The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-05-03 00:00:00

THE ENQUIRER.
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, (Virginia) PUBLISHED BY RITCHIE & WORSLEY, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM...payable in advance.
RICHMOND, (Virginia) PUBLISHED BY RITCHIE & WORSLEY, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM...payable in advance.
NUMBER 112.]
NUMBER 112.]
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1805.
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1805.
[VOLUME I.]
[VOLUME I.]
Auction Sales.
Auction Sales.
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co.
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co.
WILL in future sell at the store occupied by M. W. Hancock & Co. on Wednesdays in each week; and at their office, on Tuesdays and Fridays as usual. Dec. 1, 1804. epf
WILL in future sell at the store occupied by M. W. Hancock & Co. on Wednesdays in each week; and at their office, on Tuesdays and Fridays as usual. Dec. 1, 1804. epf
VIRGINIA.
VIRGINIA.
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the sixth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and five—
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the sixth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and five—
Between John Street, Plaintiff, And Archibald Gracie, Daniel Anderson & William Twitty, Defendants.
Between John Street, Plaintiff, And Archibald Gracie, Daniel Anderson & William Twitty, Defendants.
THE defendant Archibald Gracie, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news-paper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
THE defendant Archibald Gracie, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news-paper 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, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
April 25.—e2pm. R.
April 25.—e2pm. R.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber on the 2nd of January last, a likely negro man named Amp, but frequently goes by the name of Armistead, he is upwards of twenty-five years of age, about five feet seven or eight inches high, of a yellow complexion has a nose rather large, and speaks quick when interrogated. He has been hired to Mr. John Woolfolk for three years past for the purpose of taking care of a horse, at Todd's, in Caroline. I expect he will endeavor to pass as a free man, and is lurking about some town. Whoever will deliver the said slave to me, or confine him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. Makers of vessels & others, are cautioned against employing or carrying him out of the state at their peril. LEWIS COLLINS. Caroline, April 26. (F3w4)
RUN away from the subscriber on the 2nd of January last, a likely negro man named Amp, but frequently goes by the name of Armistead, he is upwards of twenty-five years of age, about five feet seven or eight inches high, of a yellow complexion has a nose rather large, and speaks quick when interrogated. He has been hired to Mr. John Woolfolk for three years past for the purpose of taking care of a horse, at Todd's, in Caroline. I expect he will endeavor to pass as a free man, and is lurking about some town. Whoever will deliver the said slave to me, or confine him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. Makers of vessels & others, are cautioned against employing or carrying him out of the state at their peril. LEWIS COLLINS. Caroline, April 26. (F3w4)
BENJAMIN STETSON,
BENJAMIN STETSON,
INFORMS his friends and the public in general that he has for sale, 400 gallons Holland's Linseed Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown ground in Oil. Patent Green ground in ditto. Verdigris and Spanish Brown, dry; 8 by 10 Window Glass, & Putty; 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails, two Casks Spike Nails, Bar Iron, German and Blistered Steel; general assortment of Iron Hollow Ware; 10 Hds. Molasses, French Brandy, West-India and New-England Rum, Tea, Coffee, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Chocolate, Mens, fine and coarse Shoes, Ladies Kid & Morocco and Leather Slippers; 8 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards assorted; half pint and quart Tumblers, small invoice elegant cut glass, stone ware, German Ozenburgs, 50 Sacks Salt, Novacotia Grind Stones, and many other articles in store, which he will sell cheap for cash or country produce. April 2.—(1aw12m.)
INFORMS his friends and the public in general that he has for sale, 400 gallons Holland's Linseed Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown ground in Oil. Patent Green ground in ditto. Verdigris and Spanish Brown, dry; 8 by 10 Window Glass, & Putty; 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails, two Casks Spike Nails, Bar Iron, German and Blistered Steel; general assortment of Iron Hollow Ware; 10 Hds. Molasses, French Brandy, West-India and New-England Rum, Tea, Coffee, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Chocolate, Mens, fine and coarse Shoes, Ladies Kid & Morocco and Leather Slippers; 8 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards assorted; half pint and quart Tumblers, small invoice elegant cut glass, stone ware, German Ozenburgs, 50 Sacks Salt, Novacotia Grind Stones, and many other articles in store, which he will sell cheap for cash or country produce. April 2.—(1aw12m.)
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 25th of March last, a negro man named ZACHARY, about six feet high, of a dark yellow complexion, about 28 or 30 years of age, is very strong and active. He has lost his upper fore teeth, has a wide mouth, large white eyes, and very bushy hair; his clothing was mixed Virginia cloth. He was raised in the estate of Col. Thomas Ramey dec'd. It is probable he is lurking about Mrs. Sally Campbell's, in Essex county, where he has a wife, or at some of the plantations which did belong to the said dec'd. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver him to me, or secure him in jail, so that I get him again. SAMUEL GRESHAM. King & Queen, } oaw4w. April 19.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 25th of March last, a negro man named ZACHARY, about six feet high, of a dark yellow complexion, about 28 or 30 years of age, is very strong and active. He has lost his upper fore teeth, has a wide mouth, large white eyes, and very bushy hair; his clothing was mixed Virginia cloth. He was raised in the estate of Col. Thomas Ramey dec'd. It is probable he is lurking about Mrs. Sally Campbell's, in Essex county, where he has a wife, or at some of the plantations which did belong to the said dec'd. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver him to me, or secure him in jail, so that I get him again. SAMUEL GRESHAM. King & Queen, } oaw4w. April 19.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE,
SIX hundred and forty acres of the well known Tract of Land called "THE SEATON'S FERRY TRACT;" lying upon the Peankank river in Glosber county, adjoining the land of Mr. Johnstoun, the estate of Benjamin Marable, dec. and others. This land is heavily timbered with the best chestnut, oak, hickory, dogwood, and a second growth of pine, capable of being converted into common plank or scantling. There are not more than two hundred acres of cleared land upon the tract. A stream runs through the body of this land, upon which an over-shoot mill might be erected at a small expense. No situation in the low Country of Virginia, has more the advantage of good water, fish, oysters, & salubrious air, than this. The improvements are inconsiderable. The dwelling House has lately been in part repaired, and consists of three rooms and a passage below, and two above stairs. The terms will be made known upon the premises by JAMES R. MICOU. Season's Ferry, Feb. 19. eF Sm.
SIX hundred and forty acres of the well known Tract of Land called "THE SEATON'S FERRY TRACT;" lying upon the Peankank river in Glosber county, adjoining the land of Mr. Johnstoun, the estate of Benjamin Marable, dec. and others. This land is heavily timbered with the best chestnut, oak, hickory, dogwood, and a second growth of pine, capable of being converted into common plank or scantling. There are not more than two hundred acres of cleared land upon the tract. A stream runs through the body of this land, upon which an over-shoot mill might be erected at a small expense. No situation in the low Country of Virginia, has more the advantage of good water, fish, oysters, & salubrious air, than this. The improvements are inconsiderable. The dwelling House has lately been in part repaired, and consists of three rooms and a passage below, and two above stairs. The terms will be made known upon the premises by JAMES R. MICOU. Season's Ferry, Feb. 19. eF Sm.
VIRGINIA.
VIRGINIA.
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred and five—
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred and five—
Between Marcus Elcan and William Temple, assignees of Hooper and Toler Bankrupts, Plaintiffs, And Thomas Stewart and company and William McKenzie and Company, Defendants.
Between Marcus Elcan and William Temple, assignees of Hooper and Toler Bankrupts, Plaintiffs, And Thomas Stewart and company and William McKenzie and Company, Defendants.
THE defendants Thomas Stewart and company, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news-paper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. P. Tinsley, C. C.
THE defendants Thomas Stewart and company, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news-paper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. P. Tinsley, C. C.
March 5. (e2pm)
March 5. (e2pm)
LOST,
LOST,
Three certificates floating on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for the State of Virg. in the name of John Gutlick (Virg.) One certificate of 6 per cent stock issued the 17th of April 1793, No. 852, for 25 dols. 84 cents—One ditto 6 per cent deferred stock issued the same time No. 813, for 11 dollars 92 cents—One ditto 3 per cent stock issued the same time, No. 819, for 17 dollars. April 4. (oaw6w.)
Three certificates floating on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for the State of Virg. in the name of John Gutlick (Virg.) One certificate of 6 per cent stock issued the 17th of April 1793, No. 852, for 25 dols. 84 cents—One ditto 6 per cent deferred stock issued the same time No. 813, for 11 dollars 92 cents—One ditto 3 per cent stock issued the same time, No. 819, for 17 dollars. April 4. (oaw6w.)
CASH
CASH
WILL be given for 12 or 15 BOTS, from 7 to 15 years old. Enquire of the Printers. Dec. 1. [epf.]
WILL be given for 12 or 15 BOTS, from 7 to 15 years old. Enquire of the Printers. Dec. 1. [epf.]
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two lots of ground, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec'd. fronting the Basin of the James River Canal, near the center of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story BRICK BUILDING, eighty feet in length, with four tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with fire places on the first and second floors, roomy garrets in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars, with fire places in each. This house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty eight feet square, with two good cellars, with fire places in each for cooking, in the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places—Also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family, likewise a small wooden building with a cellar, built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop; also two stables and a carriage house. The buildings except the kitchen, stable and carriage house, are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid. The lots front the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street, and the street leading to Shockoe warehouse, on the two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale, will be seventeen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue, bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed; and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other in this city. WILLIAM AUSTIN. February 8.—ef
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two lots of ground, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec'd. fronting the Basin of the James River Canal, near the center of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story BRICK BUILDING, eighty feet in length, with four tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with fire places on the first and second floors, roomy garrets in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars, with fire places in each. This house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty eight feet square, with two good cellars, with fire places in each for cooking, in the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places—Also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family, likewise a small wooden building with a cellar, built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop; also two stables and a carriage house. The buildings except the kitchen, stable and carriage house, are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid. The lots front the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street, and the street leading to Shockoe warehouse, on the two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale, will be seventeen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue, bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed; and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other in this city. WILLIAM AUSTIN. February 8.—ef
** From circumstances not attended to when the above valuable property was advertised for sale, the subscriber has postponed the day of sale, till Wednesday the Eighth day of May next, at which time it will certainly take place at 12 o'clock on the premises; when one fourth of the purchase money only will be required in hand, and a credit of three, six, and nine months given for the balance. The purchaser to give bonds and security to carry interest from the day of sale, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment. Wm. AUSTIN. March 12.
** From circumstances not attended to when the above valuable property was advertised for sale, the subscriber has postponed the day of sale, till Wednesday the Eighth day of May next, at which time it will certainly take place at 12 o'clock on the premises; when one fourth of the purchase money only will be required in hand, and a credit of three, six, and nine months given for the balance. The purchaser to give bonds and security to carry interest from the day of sale, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment. Wm. AUSTIN. March 12.
TO THE PUBLIC.
TO THE PUBLIC.
The Lynchburg Star.
The Lynchburg Star.
A NEWS-PAPER to be thus designated is contemplated—if at all, or how long it shall retain this appellation, must depend principally upon public patronage, and in part upon the ability, industry, and success of management. The instruction of youth excepted, there is not in human society a station more important than that of the Editor of a News-paper:—But to invest him fully with the weight, influence and importance that the station demands, the Editor must be possessed of extensive information, just discernment, much liberality, and a nice discrimination of character and circumstances. Of the magnitude and importance of the undertaking, we are well aware. We fully know the force of caprice—the inanity of professions—the instability of friendship—and how variable is public opinion:—but we as well know that, mankind, if entertained, instructed, and even chastened occasionally, will liberally requite the virtuous effort. Our country is yet young, and the people thirst for knowledge. As they are independent, it would be malignant to insinuate that they are unwilling to pay for information. A judiciously conducted news-paper possesses numerous advantages over books, and systems. By its brevity, and the variety and interest of its matter, it allures to perusal, while the size of a book deters inspection. Elegant variety must ever delight. The LYNCHBURG STAR shall possess a character. The investigation of truth; the freedom and support of opinion by argument and temperate discussion; the maintenance of equal right; and the true old cause of democracy, shall be among the objects to which the columns of the STAR shall be occasionally devoted. Improvements in agriculture and commerce, the sciences and the arts, inventions and discoveries, and such communications as may tend to ameliorate the lot of humanity, shall meet with early and respectful notice. Public measures, men, morals, and manners, shall find impartial representation and commentary. While freedom of opinion will be claimed and cherished in its fullest extent, party zeal, and intemperate recrimination shall be sedulously shunned. On occasions similar to the present, we have observed inconsiderable prodigality of promise. To such as hope conformity with existing usage in this respect, we repeat the superannumerary beatitude, "Blessed are they who expect nothing, for they shall not be disappointed."
A NEWS-PAPER to be thus designated is contemplated—if at all, or how long it shall retain this appellation, must depend principally upon public patronage, and in part upon the ability, industry, and success of management. The instruction of youth excepted, there is not in human society a station more important than that of the Editor of a News-paper:—But to invest him fully with the weight, influence and importance that the station demands, the Editor must be possessed of extensive information, just discernment, much liberality, and a nice discrimination of character and circumstances. Of the magnitude and importance of the undertaking, we are well aware. We fully know the force of caprice—the inanity of professions—the instability of friendship—and how variable is public opinion:—but we as well know that, mankind, if entertained, instructed, and even chastened occasionally, will liberally requite the virtuous effort. Our country is yet young, and the people thirst for knowledge. As they are independent, it would be malignant to insinuate that they are unwilling to pay for information. A judiciously conducted news-paper possesses numerous advantages over books, and systems. By its brevity, and the variety and interest of its matter, it allures to perusal, while the size of a book deters inspection. Elegant variety must ever delight. The LYNCHBURG STAR shall possess a character. The investigation of truth; the freedom and support of opinion by argument and temperate discussion; the maintenance of equal right; and the true old cause of democracy, shall be among the objects to which the columns of the STAR shall be occasionally devoted. Improvements in agriculture and commerce, the sciences and the arts, inventions and discoveries, and such communications as may tend to ameliorate the lot of humanity, shall meet with early and respectful notice. Public measures, men, morals, and manners, shall find impartial representation and commentary. While freedom of opinion will be claimed and cherished in its fullest extent, party zeal, and intemperate recrimination shall be sedulously shunned. On occasions similar to the present, we have observed inconsiderable prodigality of promise. To such as hope conformity with existing usage in this respect, we repeat the superannumerary beatitude, "Blessed are they who expect nothing, for they shall not be disappointed."
CONDITIONS.
CONDITIONS.
I. The LYNCHBURG STAR will be published once a week, on a large sheet and good type, at three dollars per annum, to be paid in advance. II. The publication shall commence so soon as the subscription will justify the undertaking. A SMALL INVOICE OF LAW BOOKS, Just received and for sale at the ENQUIRER OFFICE, among which are the following: viz.
I. The LYNCHBURG STAR will be published once a week, on a large sheet and good type, at three dollars per annum, to be paid in advance. II. The publication shall commence so soon as the subscription will justify the undertaking. A SMALL INVOICE OF LAW BOOKS, Just received and for sale at the ENQUIRER OFFICE, among which are the following: viz.
TUCKER'S BLACKSTONE, 6 vols. 20 00 Powel on Contracts, 2 25 Bacon's Abridgement, 7 vols. 37 00 Dunford & East's Reports, 8 vols. 42 00 Modern Reports, 12 vols. 51 00 Burn's Justice, 4 vols. 12 00 Gilbert's King's Bench, 2 00 Moseley's Reports, 2 00 Howden's do. 2 vols. 7 00 Vernon's do. 2 do. 7 00 Hardwicke's do. 8 00 Dunbarry's do. 3 00 Cowper's do. 3 00 Strange's do. 2 vols. 7 00 Pleader's Assistant, 2 00 Foster's Crown Law, 2 00 Hatlock's Law of Cots, 3 00 Taylor's Reports, 3 00 Park on Insurance, 3 00 Wilson on Pines, 2 50 April 19. 1 50
TUCKER'S BLACKSTONE, 6 vols. 20 00 Powel on Contracts, 2 25 Bacon's Abridgement, 7 vols. 37 00 Dunford & East's Reports, 8 vols. 42 00 Modern Reports, 12 vols. 51 00 Burn's Justice, 4 vols. 12 00 Gilbert's King's Bench, 2 00 Moseley's Reports, 2 00 Howden's do. 2 vols. 7 00 Vernon's do. 2 do. 7 00 Hardwicke's do. 8 00 Dunbarry's do. 3 00 Cowper's do. 3 00 Strange's do. 2 vols. 7 00 Pleader's Assistant, 2 00 Foster's Crown Law, 2 00 Hatlock's Law of Cots, 3 00 Taylor's Reports, 3 00 Park on Insurance, 3 00 Wilson on Pines, 2 50 April 19. 1 50
A DINNER
A DINNER
FOR a large Company will be provided every day during the Races, in the LONG DINING HOUSE, to be ready at two o'clock. Attentive waiters are engaged; a flock of Wines, Liquors, Fruits, &c. of the best qualities, will be laid in, and every exertion made to recruit the approbation of a generous public.
FOR a large Company will be provided every day during the Races, in the LONG DINING HOUSE, to be ready at two o'clock. Attentive waiters are engaged; a flock of Wines, Liquors, Fruits, &c. of the best qualities, will be laid in, and every exertion made to recruit the approbation of a generous public.
FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY
FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY
WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epf.]
WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epf.]
TO BE SOLD.
TO BE SOLD.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed to me by the late Henry Randolph, Esq., to secure the payment of certain sums of money in the said Deed, acknowledged to be due from him to Lytle and McCrede, merchants—a parcel of land situated in the county of Glosberfield, situated in the distance of four miles from Ashland, and estimated to contain about three hundred and fifteen acres. This land, commonly known by the name of Scott's tract, or the Camp tract, will be set up for sale to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the first of May next, between the hours of eleven A. M. and two P. M. at Zachariah Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the following terms, viz.—One third of the purchase money to be paid down, one third in six months, and the remaining third in twelve months from the day of sale. Bond and security will be required for the punctual payment of the credit installments, on which payment being made, a proper conveyance will be executed by JOHN HEVENINGHAM. Glosberfield, March 28.—epd.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed to me by the late Henry Randolph, Esq., to secure the payment of certain sums of money in the said Deed, acknowledged to be due from him to Lytle and McCrede, merchants—a parcel of land situated in the county of Glosberfield, situated in the distance of four miles from Ashland, and estimated to contain about three hundred and fifteen acres. This land, commonly known by the name of Scott's tract, or the Camp tract, will be set up for sale to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the first of May next, between the hours of eleven A. M. and two P. M. at Zachariah Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the following terms, viz.—One third of the purchase money to be paid down, one third in six months, and the remaining third in twelve months from the day of sale. Bond and security will be required for the punctual payment of the credit installments, on which payment being made, a proper conveyance will be executed by JOHN HEVENINGHAM. Glosberfield, March 28.—epd.
The sale of the land above advertised, is delayed until Saturday the 4th of May. J. H. April 24.
The sale of the land above advertised, is delayed until Saturday the 4th of May. J. H. April 24.
TO BE SOLD—FOR READY MONEY,
TO BE SOLD—FOR READY MONEY,
IN pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross, and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 7000 dols. 40 cents, with the expenses of sale, A NUMBER OF SLAVES and so much of that valuable Estate in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the OXFORD IRON WORKS, as shall appear sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the said expenses; the said land being now in the occupation of the said David Ross, and the slaves aforesaid, being on the land. The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on Thursday the 11th of April next. The slaves are represented to be very valuable. The land is so well known, as to render a description unnecessary. BEN. MOSEY, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D.
IN pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross, and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 7000 dols. 40 cents, with the expenses of sale, A NUMBER OF SLAVES and so much of that valuable Estate in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the OXFORD IRON WORKS, as shall appear sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the said expenses; the said land being now in the occupation of the said David Ross, and the slaves aforesaid, being on the land. The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on Thursday the 11th of April next. The slaves are represented to be very valuable. The land is so well known, as to render a description unnecessary. BEN. MOSEY, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D.
At the request of Mr. Ross, the sale of the property above mentioned, is postponed until Thursday the 9th day of next month. April 8. Im
At the request of Mr. Ross, the sale of the property above mentioned, is postponed until Thursday the 9th day of next month. April 8. Im
NEAL NELSON,
NEAL NELSON,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND, MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are desirous to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot—C—the round of the Calf—B—the pitch of ditto—D—round the heel and instep—E—round the instep—G—across the ball of the foot. By the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. epf
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND, MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are desirous to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot—C—the round of the Calf—B—the pitch of ditto—D—round the heel and instep—E—round the instep—G—across the ball of the foot. By the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. epf
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
SPANISH HIDES. FOR Sale, a large quantity of prime Spanish Hides, on moderate terms. Apply to the subscriber opposite the Post-Office, Richmond. MICAIAH DAVIS. 4th Mo: 4th.—ef.
SPANISH HIDES. FOR Sale, a large quantity of prime Spanish Hides, on moderate terms. Apply to the subscriber opposite the Post-Office, Richmond. MICAIAH DAVIS. 4th Mo: 4th.—ef.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the night of the 21st instant, two negro men, to wit: DAVID, a dark mulatto man, about 30 years of age, five feet six or 7 inches high, has lost two teeth before, which causes him to not speak plain; he has a bushy head of hair, some scars in his face, a very pleasing countenance, and thin visage; his clothing are but indifferent, but 'tis likely he will change them, rather low-legged, he was committed to Glosberfield county jail on the 18th of November last, and agreeable to law he was hired out; he said that he belonged to a Mr. Johnson, that lived in North Carolina, & he bought him at Richmond; he made his escape from him in Amelia County, and was on his way back down the country, where he was raised. I will give ten dollars for him delivered to me, or secured in any jail, (besides what the law allows) and information given me of the same. The other is named GABRIEL a black man about 26 years of age, five feet 9 or 10 inches high, has some scars in his face, he flutters a little, very pleasing countenance, his four finger on his right hand has been cut length ways by the finger, which causes it to be rather across the middle finger, and his great toe on his right foot has been hurt so as to make it about half an inch shorter than the other; this fellow was very well dressed; he was raised about 25 miles below Richmond. I will give five dollars reward for him delivered to me, or secured in any jail, and information given me of the same, besides what the law allows. VALENTINE WINFREE, jr. Glosberfield Courthouse, April 22. (e2pm)
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the night of the 21st instant, two negro men, to wit: DAVID, a dark mulatto man, about 30 years of age, five feet six or 7 inches high, has lost two teeth before, which causes him to not speak plain; he has a bushy head of hair, some scars in his face, a very pleasing countenance, and thin visage; his clothing are but indifferent, but 'tis likely he will change them, rather low-legged, he was committed to Glosberfield county jail on the 18th of November last, and agreeable to law he was hired out; he said that he belonged to a Mr. Johnson, that lived in North Carolina, & he bought him at Richmond; he made his escape from him in Amelia County, and was on his way back down the country, where he was raised. I will give ten dollars for him delivered to me, or secured in any jail, (besides what the law allows) and information given me of the same. The other is named GABRIEL a black man about 26 years of age, five feet 9 or 10 inches high, has some scars in his face, he flutters a little, very pleasing countenance, his four finger on his right hand has been cut length ways by the finger, which causes it to be rather across the middle finger, and his great toe on his right foot has been hurt so as to make it about half an inch shorter than the other; this fellow was very well dressed; he was raised about 25 miles below Richmond. I will give five dollars reward for him delivered to me, or secured in any jail, and information given me of the same, besides what the law allows. VALENTINE WINFREE, jr. Glosberfield Courthouse, April 22. (e2pm)
FOR RENT:
FOR RENT:
THE Large White House at Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to GALLEGO, RICHARD & CO. January 11. (tf)
THE Large White House at Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to GALLEGO, RICHARD & CO. January 11. (tf)
WILLIAM TEMPLE
WILLIAM TEMPLE
Has imported in the ship Rolls, Captain Cottle, from London—An Extensive Assortment of
Has imported in the ship Rolls, Captain Cottle, from London—An Extensive Assortment of
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, which he offers for sale on liberal terms, by Wholesale and Retail.—And by the ship Shepherds, from Liverpool, daily expected, he will receive a very extensive and general assortment of HARDWARE & CUTLERY. April 30. (ep5w)
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, which he offers for sale on liberal terms, by Wholesale and Retail.—And by the ship Shepherds, from Liverpool, daily expected, he will receive a very extensive and general assortment of HARDWARE & CUTLERY. April 30. (ep5w)
Fairfield Races.
Fairfield Races.
A DINNER for a large Company will be provided every day during the Races, in the LONG DINING HOUSE, to be ready at two o'clock. Attentive waiters are engaged; a flock of Wines, Liquors, Fruits, &c. of the best qualities, will be laid in, and every exertion made to recruit the approbation of a generous public.
A DINNER for a large Company will be provided every day during the Races, in the LONG DINING HOUSE, to be ready at two o'clock. Attentive waiters are engaged; a flock of Wines, Liquors, Fruits, &c. of the best qualities, will be laid in, and every exertion made to recruit the approbation of a generous public.
FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY
FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY
WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epf.]
WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epf.]
FOR SALE OR LEASE:
FOR SALE OR LEASE:
THAT large and convenient TAVERN, situated in the centre of the town of Lynchburg, at the corner of the street leading to the court-house and jail, and not more than thirty yards from both, opposite Lynch's wharf-house and the street leading from the ferry in the said town. The Tavern contains four rooms and a bar on the first floor, including two very large rooms suitable for a ball and dining room, with a dining partition to the ball room. The second floor contains six rooms, one the size of the ball room and the others suitable for lodging rooms, with an excellent garret. This Tavern has a large portion the full length of the house, also a good dry cellar, and a well opposite the door, together with a kitchen, smoke-house, dairy and a stable with twenty-two stalls therein, with a spacious garden and yard leading to the stable. Other improvements will be made to suit the purchaser or lessee. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, or say more as to the advantage arising from its central and eligible situation, as it is presumed no person would be inclined to purchase or lease the above property without viewing the premises, there being no doubt but they would be better satisfied after seeing the convenient situation, than any information they could get from this advertisement. A liberal credit will be given any person desirous of the purchase or an advantageous lease. For further particulars, apply to William Rose, jun. Richmond, or the subscriber, residing about three miles from Lynchburg. SAMUEL SCOTT. April 30.
THAT large and convenient TAVERN, situated in the centre of the town of Lynchburg, at the corner of the street leading to the court-house and jail, and not more than thirty yards from both, opposite Lynch's wharf-house and the street leading from the ferry in the said town. The Tavern contains four rooms and a bar on the first floor, including two very large rooms suitable for a ball and dining room, with a dining partition to the ball room. The second floor contains six rooms, one the size of the ball room and the others suitable for lodging rooms, with an excellent garret. This Tavern has a large portion the full length of the house, also a good dry cellar, and a well opposite the door, together with a kitchen, smoke-house, dairy and a stable with twenty-two stalls therein, with a spacious garden and yard leading to the stable. Other improvements will be made to suit the purchaser or lessee. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, or say more as to the advantage arising from its central and eligible situation, as it is presumed no person would be inclined to purchase or lease the above property without viewing the premises, there being no doubt but they would be better satisfied after seeing the convenient situation, than any information they could get from this advertisement. A liberal credit will be given any person desirous of the purchase or an advantageous lease. For further particulars, apply to William Rose, jun. Richmond, or the subscriber, residing about three miles from Lynchburg. SAMUEL SCOTT. April 30.
FAIRFIELD RACES.
FAIRFIELD RACES.
ON Monday the 6th day of May, The FAIRFIELD JOCKEY CLUB CUP will be run for, free for all ages—the horses to be bona fide the property of members—distance, two mile heats. The day following, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred dollars, four mile heats. On the third day, the PURSE OF THE PROPRIETOR OF THE COURSE, of two hundred dollars, three mile heats. On Thursday, a SWEEP STAKE for Colts of 3 years old, for a pipe of best Madeira Wine; distance, two mile heats. Four Colts are entered, and the subscription is closed. WEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
ON Monday the 6th day of May, The FAIRFIELD JOCKEY CLUB CUP will be run for, free for all ages—the horses to be bona fide the property of members—distance, two mile heats. The day following, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred dollars, four mile heats. On the third day, the PURSE OF THE PROPRIETOR OF THE COURSE, of two hundred dollars, three mile heats. On Thursday, a SWEEP STAKE for Colts of 3 years old, for a pipe of best Madeira Wine; distance, two mile heats. Four Colts are entered, and the subscription is closed. WEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
Aged 133 Lb. 6 years old 126 5 do. do. 118 4 do. do. 106 3 do. do. 90 Mares & Geldings allowed 3 Lb.
Aged 133 Lb. 6 years old 126 5 do. do. 118 4 do. do. 106 3 do. do. 90 Mares & Geldings allowed 3 Lb.
ESME SMOCK, who is now proprietor of the Course, informs gentlemen of the turf, that the money to be run for on each day, will be placed in the hands of the Judges. He is willing to rent the Dining House, and the Booths in the Field. Persons will be placed at the gate to receive Tolls, as usual.—He will also furnish stables and litter for race horses gratis; and board servants at 25c pr. day. March 26. (ep5w)
ESME SMOCK, who is now proprietor of the Course, informs gentlemen of the turf, that the money to be run for on each day, will be placed in the hands of the Judges. He is willing to rent the Dining House, and the Booths in the Field. Persons will be placed at the gate to receive Tolls, as usual.—He will also furnish stables and litter for race horses gratis; and board servants at 25c pr. day. March 26. (ep5w)
EDUCATION & POLITE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, FOR YOUNG LADIES:
EDUCATION & POLITE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, FOR YOUNG LADIES:
AT WILLIAMSBURG, VA. WHILE the enlightened period in which we live dawns with benign influence on female improvement, and parents every where become anxious to obtain for their daughters, the advantages which polite education confers, an establishment calculated to gratify this amiable and just solicitude, cannot fail to excite interest, and meet approbation. Mr. Anderson's institution for the instruction of young ladies, formed in the bosom of a society distinguished for intelligence and refinement, and embracing both the useful and ornamental branches of their improvement, enjoys peculiar advantages of situation. As the seat of a justly celebrated university, and the residence of many families of the first distinction in our country, Williamsburg presents a scene, propitious in the highest degree to mental and personal accomplishments; and with a view, particularly, to the general improvement of young ladies, no place has superior claims to attention. The feverish of the past winter has occasioned a temporary suspension of the exercises of the school, but they are now resumed; and parents, with to benefit by this establishment, may obtain information, on application by letter, or on personal visit to Mr. L. Anderson, Postmaster, Williamsburg, Va. April 26. ep2w&tf.
AT WILLIAMSBURG, VA. WHILE the enlightened period in which we live dawns with benign influence on female improvement, and parents every where become anxious to obtain for their daughters, the advantages which polite education confers, an establishment calculated to gratify this amiable and just solicitude, cannot fail to excite interest, and meet approbation. Mr. Anderson's institution for the instruction of young ladies, formed in the bosom of a society distinguished for intelligence and refinement, and embracing both the useful and ornamental branches of their improvement, enjoys peculiar advantages of situation. As the seat of a justly celebrated university, and the residence of many families of the first distinction in our country, Williamsburg presents a scene, propitious in the highest degree to mental and personal accomplishments; and with a view, particularly, to the general improvement of young ladies, no place has superior claims to attention. The feverish of the past winter has occasioned a temporary suspension of the exercises of the school, but they are now resumed; and parents, with to benefit by this establishment, may obtain information, on application by letter, or on personal visit to Mr. L. Anderson, Postmaster, Williamsburg, Va. April 26. ep2w&tf.
EXTRACT FROM MALTHUS.
EXTRACT FROM MALTHUS.
[The following observations on "the Direction of Charity," are extracted from the celebrated work of Malthus, on POPULATION.—Whether we consider the importance of the subject, the profoundness and originality of his reasonings, or the urbanity and candor which he displays towards the distinguished philosophers, whose principles he so ably controverts, the speculations of Malthus are eminently entitled to the attention of enlightened men.—It is admitted to contain the most specious and formidable attack upon some of the most captivating visions of what has been styled "The New Philosophy," that has hitherto appeared. With regard to the solidity of the objections urged by Malthus to the doctrine of the perpetual improvability of man, the writer of these remarks is probably neither a competent nor an impartial judge. This doctrine is so consolatary & delightful, so strongly supported by the combined results of historical analogy and moral analysis, and by the most liberal and comprehensive views suggested by the history, fracture and prophecies of human society, that it will not be readily abandoned by any person, who has ever examined it impartially and espoused it with sincerity. The hope of a happy immortality in "another and a better world," is not more precious in the estimation, or more delicious to the feelings of a sincere christian, than the doctrine of the perpetual improvability of human nature and human society, to a mind whose hopes and prospects are bounded by the "visible diurnal sphere." It must be acknowledged that Malthus has proposed the most candid, the most rational, and the most forcible objections to this fundamental principle of modern philosophy, that have yet been urged.—His book ought to be attentively perused by every person who may have adopted this principle. In the following extract one of the most important maxims of speculative and practical morality is very ably illustrated, viz: that more disinterestedness & benevolence, or in other words, good intentions, unenlightened by a comprehensive knowledge of the consequences, immediate and remote, likely to result from our actions, may produce effects as pernicious and deplorable as extreme selfishness or depravity.]
[The following observations on "the Direction of Charity," are extracted from the celebrated work of Malthus, on POPULATION.—Whether we consider the importance of the subject, the profoundness and originality of his reasonings, or the urbanity and candor which he displays towards the distinguished philosophers, whose principles he so ably controverts, the speculations of Malthus are eminently entitled to the attention of enlightened men.—It is admitted to contain the most specious and formidable attack upon some of the most captivating visions of what has been styled "The New Philosophy," that has hitherto appeared. With regard to the solidity of the objections urged by Malthus to the doctrine of the perpetual improvability of man, the writer of these remarks is probably neither a competent nor an impartial judge. This doctrine is so consolatary & delightful, so strongly supported by the combined results of historical analogy and moral analysis, and by the most liberal and comprehensive views suggested by the history, fracture and prophecies of human society, that it will not be readily abandoned by any person, who has ever examined it impartially and espoused it with sincerity. The hope of a happy immortality in "another and a better world," is not more precious in the estimation, or more delicious to the feelings of a sincere christian, than the doctrine of the perpetual improvability of human nature and human society, to a mind whose hopes and prospects are bounded by the "visible diurnal sphere." It must be acknowledged that Malthus has proposed the most candid, the most rational, and the most forcible objections to this fundamental principle of modern philosophy, that have yet been urged.—His book ought to be attentively perused by every person who may have adopted this principle. In the following extract one of the most important maxims of speculative and practical morality is very ably illustrated, viz: that more disinterestedness & benevolence, or in other words, good intentions, unenlightened by a comprehensive knowledge of the consequences, immediate and remote, likely to result from our actions, may produce effects as pernicious and deplorable as extreme selfishness or depravity.]
OF THE DIRECTION OF OUR CHARITY.
OF THE DIRECTION OF OUR CHARITY.
An important and interesting enquiry yet remains, relating to the mode, by which we could
An important and interesting enquiry yet remains, relating to the mode, by which we could
direct our private charity, so as not to interfere with the great object in view, of ameliorating the condition of the lower classes of people, by preventing the population from pressing too hard against the limits of the means of subsistence. The emotion which prompts us to relieve our fellow creatures in distress, is like all our other natural passions, general, and in some degree indiscriminate and blind. Our feelings of compassion may be worked up to a higher pitch by a well-wrought scene in a play, or a fictitious tale in a novel, than by almost any events in real life; and if, among ten petitioners, we were to listen only to the first impulses of our feelings, without making further enquiries, we should undoubtedly give our assistance to the best actor of the party. It is evident, therefore, that the impulse of benevolence, like the impulses of love, of anger, of ambition, of eating and drinking, or any other of our natural propensities, must be regulated by experience, and frequently brought to the test of utility, or it will defeat its intended purpose.
direct our private charity, so as not to interfere with the great object in view, of ameliorating the condition of the lower classes of people, by preventing the population from pressing too hard against the limits of the means of subsistence. The emotion which prompts us to relieve our fellow creatures in distress, is like all our other natural passions, general, and in some degree indiscriminate and blind. Our feelings of compassion may be worked up to a higher pitch by a well-wrought scene in a play, or a fictitious tale in a novel, than by almost any events in real life; and if, among ten petitioners, we were to listen only to the first impulses of our feelings, without making further enquiries, we should undoubtedly give our assistance to the best actor of the party. It is evident, therefore, that the impulse of benevolence, like the impulses of love, of anger, of ambition, of eating and drinking, or any other of our natural propensities, must be regulated by experience, and frequently brought to the test of utility, or it will defeat its intended purpose.
The apparent object of the passion between the sexes, is the continuation of the species, and the formation of such an intimate union of views and interests between two persons, as will best promote their happiness, and at the same time secure the proper degree of attention to the helpless infants of infancy and the education of the rising generation; but if every man were to obey at all times the impulses of nature in the gratification of this passion, without regard to consequences, the principal part of the important objects would not be attained, and even the constitution of the species might be defeated by a promiscuous intercourse.
The apparent object of the passion between the sexes, is the continuation of the species, and the formation of such an intimate union of views and interests between two persons, as will best promote their happiness, and at the same time secure the proper degree of attention to the helpless infants of infancy and the education of the rising generation; but if every man were to obey at all times the impulses of nature in the gratification of this passion, without regard to consequences, the principal part of the important objects would not be attained, and even the constitution of the species might be defeated by a promiscuous intercourse.
The apparent end of the impulse of benevolence, is to draw the whole human race together, but more particularly that part of it which is of our own nation and kindred, in the bonds of brotherly love; and by giving men an interest in the happiness and misery of their fellow creatures, to prompt them, as they have power, to mitigate some of the partial evils arising from general laws, and thus to increase the sum of human happiness; but if our benevolence be indiscriminate, and the degree of apparent distress be made the sole measure of our liberality, it is evident, that it will be exercised almost exclusively upon common beggars, while modest unobtrusive merit, struggling with unavoidable difficulties, yet still maintaining some slight appearances of decency and cleanliness, will be totally neglected. We shall raise the worthless above the worthy; we shall encourage idleness and check industry; and, in the most marked manner, subtract from the sum of human happiness.
The apparent end of the impulse of benevolence, is to draw the whole human race together, but more particularly that part of it which is of our own nation and kindred, in the bonds of brotherly love; and by giving men an interest in the happiness and misery of their fellow creatures, to prompt them, as they have power, to mitigate some of the partial evils arising from general laws, and thus to increase the sum of human happiness; but if our benevolence be indiscriminate, and the degree of apparent distress be made the sole measure of our liberality, it is evident, that it will be exercised almost exclusively upon common beggars, while modest unobtrusive merit, struggling with unavoidable difficulties, yet still maintaining some slight appearances of decency and cleanliness, will be totally neglected. We shall raise the worthless above the worthy; we shall encourage idleness and check industry; and, in the most marked manner, subtract from the sum of human happiness.
Our experience has, indeed, informed us, that the impulse of benevolence is not so strong as the passion between the sexes, and that, generally speaking, there is much less danger to be apprehended from the indulgence of the former than of the latter; but, independently of this experience, and of the moral codes founded upon it, a youth of eighteen would be as completely justified in indulging the sexual passion with every object capable of exciting it, as in following indiscriminately every impulse of his benevolence. They are both natural passions which are excited by their appropriate objects, and to the gratification of which, we are prompted by the pleasurable sensations which accompany them. As animals, or till we know their consequences, our only business is to follow these dictates of nature; but, as reasonable beings, we are under the strongest obligations to attend to their consequences; and if they be evil to ourselves or others, we may justly consider it as an indication that such a mode of indulging these passions is not suited to our state, or conformable to the will of God. As moral agents, therefore, it is clearly our duty to restrain their indulgence in these particular directions; and by thus carefully examining the consequences of our natural passions, and frequently bringing them to the test of utility, gradually to acquire a habit of gratifying them, only in that way, which, being unattended with evil, will clearly add to the sum of human happiness, and fulfil the apparent purpose of the Creator.
Our experience has, indeed, informed us, that the impulse of benevolence is not so strong as the passion between the sexes, and that, generally speaking, there is much less danger to be apprehended from the indulgence of the former than of the latter; but, independently of this experience, and of the moral codes founded upon it, a youth of eighteen would be as completely justified in indulging the sexual passion with every object capable of exciting it, as in following indiscriminately every impulse of his benevolence. They are both natural passions which are excited by their appropriate objects, and to the gratification of which, we are prompted by the pleasurable sensations which accompany them. As animals, or till we know their consequences, our only business is to follow these dictates of nature; but, as reasonable beings, we are under the strongest obligations to attend to their consequences; and if they be evil to ourselves or others, we may justly consider it as an indication that such a mode of indulging these passions is not suited to our state, or conformable to the will of God. As moral agents, therefore, it is clearly our duty to restrain their indulgence in these particular directions; and by thus carefully examining the consequences of our natural passions, and frequently bringing them to the test of utility, gradually to acquire a habit of gratifying them, only in that way, which, being unattended with evil, will clearly add to the sum of human happiness, and fulfil the apparent purpose of the Creator.
Though utility, therefore, can never be the immediate excitement to the gratification of any passion, it is the test by which alone we can know, whether it ought, or ought not, to be indulged; and is, therefore, the surest foundation of all morality which can be collected from the light of nature. All the moral codes which have inculcated the subjection of the passions to reason, have been, as I conceive, really built upon this foundation, whether the promulgators of them were aware of it or not.
Though utility, therefore, can never be the immediate excitement to the gratification of any passion, it is the test by which alone we can know, whether it ought, or ought not, to be indulged; and is, therefore, the surest foundation of all morality which can be collected from the light of nature. All the moral codes which have inculcated the subjection of the passions to reason, have been, as I conceive, really built upon this foundation, whether the promulgators of them were aware of it or not.
I remind the reader of these truths, in order to apply them to the habitual direction of our charity; and, if we keep the criterion of utility constantly in view, we may find ample room for the exercise of our benevolence, without interfering with the great purpose which we have to accomplish. One of the most valuable parts of charity, is its effect upon the giver. It is more blessed to give than to receive. Supposing it to be allowed, that the exercise of our benevolence in acts of charity is not, upon the whole, really beneficial to the poor, yet we could never sanction any endeavor to extinguish an impulse, the proper gratification of which has so evident a tendency to purify and exalt the human mind. But it is particularly satistactory and pleasing to find, that the mode of exercising our charity, which when brought to the test of utility, will appear to be most beneficial to the poor, is precisely that, which will have the best and most improving effect on the mind of the donor.
I remind the reader of these truths, in order to apply them to the habitual direction of our charity; and, if we keep the criterion of utility constantly in view, we may find ample room for the exercise of our benevolence, without interfering with the great purpose which we have to accomplish. One of the most valuable parts of charity, is its effect upon the giver. It is more blessed to give than to receive. Supposing it to be allowed, that the exercise of our benevolence in acts of charity is not, upon the whole, really beneficial to the poor, yet we could never sanction any endeavor to extinguish an impulse, the proper gratification of which has so evident a tendency to purify and exalt the human mind. But it is particularly satistactory and pleasing to find, that the mode of exercising our charity, which when brought to the test of utility, will appear to be most beneficial to the poor, is precisely that, which will have the best and most improving effect on the mind of the donor.
The quality of charity like that of mercy, "is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the earth beneath."
The quality of charity like that of mercy, "is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the earth beneath."
The immense sums distributed to the poor, in this country by the parochial laws, are improperly called charity. They want its most distinguishing attribute; and, as it might be expected, from an attempt to force that which loses its essence the moment that it ceases to be voluntary, their effect upon those from whom they are collected are as prejudicial, as on those to whom they are distributed. On the side of the receivers of this misapplied charity, instead of real relief, we find accumulated distress and more extended poverty; on the side of the givers, instead of pleasurable sensations, unceasing discontent and irritation.
The immense sums distributed to the poor, in this country by the parochial laws, are improperly called charity. They want its most distinguishing attribute; and, as it might be expected, from an attempt to force that which loses its essence the moment that it ceases to be voluntary, their effect upon those from whom they are collected are as prejudicial, as on those to whom they are distributed. On the side of the receivers of this misapplied charity, instead of real relief, we find accumulated distress and more extended poverty; on the side of the givers, instead of pleasurable sensations, unceasing discontent and irritation.
In the great charitable institutions supported by voluntary contributions, many of which are certainly of a prejudicial tendency, the subscriptions, I am inclined to fear, are sometimes given grudgingly, and rather because they are
In the great charitable institutions supported by voluntary contributions, many of which are certainly of a prejudicial tendency, the subscriptions, I am inclined to fear, are sometimes given grudgingly, and rather because they are

expected by the world from certain stations, and certain fortunes, than because they are prompted by motives of genuine benevolence; and as the greater part of the subscribers do not interest themselves in the management of the funds, or in the fate of the particular objects relieved, it is not to be expected that this kind of charity should have any strikingly beneficial influence on the minds of the majority who exercised it.
Even in the relief of common beggars, we shall find that we are more frequently influenced by the desire of getting rid of the importunities of a disgusting object, than by the pleasure of relieving it. We wish that it had not fallen in our way, rather than rejoice in the opportunity given us of assisting a fellow-creature. We feel a painful emotion at the sight of so much apparent misery; but the pittance we give does not relieve it. We know that it is totally inadequate to produce any essential effect. We know besides, that we shall be addressed in the same manner at the corner of the next street; and we know that we are liable to the grossest impositions. We hurry, therefore, sometimes by them, and shut our ears to their importunate demands. We give no more than we can help giving without doing actual violence to our feelings. Our charity is in some degree forced, and, like forced charity, it leaves no satisfactory impression on the mind, and cannot, therefore, have any very beneficial and improving effect on the heart and affections.
But it is far otherwise with that voluntary and active charity, which makes itself acquainted with the objects which it relieves; which seems to feel, and to be proud of, the bond which unites the rich with the poor; which enters into their houses; informs itself not only of their wants, but of their habits and dispositions; checks the hopes of clamorous and obtuse poverty, with no other recommendation but rags; and encourages with adequate relief the silent and retiring sufferer, labouring under unmerited difficulties. This mode of exercising our charity prevents a very different picture from that of any other; and its contrast with the common mode of parish relief, cannot be better described than in the words of Mr. Townsend, in the conclusion of his admirable dissertation on the Poor Laws: "Nothing in nature can be more disgusting than a parish payable, attendant upon which, in the same objects of misery, are too often found combined, snuff, gin, rags, vermin, idleness, and abusive language: nor in nature, can any thing be more beautiful than the mild complacency of benevolence hastening to the humble cottage to relieve the wants of industry and virtue, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, and to soothe the sorrows of the widow with her tender orphans; nothing can be more pleasing, unless it be their sparkling eyes, their bursting tears, and their uplifted hands, the arless expressions of unfeigned gratitude for unexpected favours. Such scenes will frequently occur whenever men shall have power to dispose of their own property."
I conceive it to be almost impossible, that any person could be much engaged in such scenes without daily making advances in virtue. No exercise of our affections can have a more evident tendency to purify and exalt the human mind. It is almost exclusively this species of charity that blesseth him that gives; and, in a general view, it is almost exclusively this species of charity which blesseth him that takes; at least it may be asserted that there is no other mode of exercising our charity, in which large sums can be distributed without a greater chance of producing evil than good.
The discretionary power of giving or withholding relief, which is, to a certain extent, vested in parish officers and justices, is of a very different nature, and will have a very different effect, from the discrimination which may be exercised by voluntary charity. Every man in this country, under certain circumstances, is entitled by law to parish assistance; and unless his disqualification be clearly proved, has a right to complain if it be withheld. The inquiries necessary to settle this point, and also the extent of the relief to be granted, too often produce evasion and lying on the part of the petitioner, and afford an opening to partiality and oppression in the overseer. If the proposed relief be given, it is of course received with unthankfulness; and if it be denied, the party generally thinks himself severely aggrieved, and feels resentment and indignation at his treatment.
In the distribution of voluntary charity, nothing of this kind can take place. The person who receives it, is made the proper subject of the pleasurable sensation of gratitude; and those who do not receive it, cannot possibly conceive themselves, in the slightest degree, injured. Every man has a right to do what he will with his own; and cannot, in justice, be called upon to render a reason why he gives in the one case, and abstains from it in the other. This kind of despotic power, essential to voluntary charity, gives the greatest facility to the selection of worthy objects of relief, without being accompanied by any ill consequences; and has further a most beneficial effect from the degree of uncertainty which must necessarily be attached to it. It is, in the highest degree, important to the general happiness of the poor, that no man should look to charity, as a fund on which he may confidently depend. He should be taught that his own exertions, his own industry and foresight, were his only just ground of dependence; that if these failed, assistance in his distresses could only be the subject of rational hope; and that even the foundation of this hope must be in his own good conduct, and the consciousness that he had not involved himself in these difficulties by his idleness or imprudence.
That, in the distribution of our charity, we are under a strong moral obligation to inculcate this lesson on the poor, by a proper discrimination, is a truth, of which I cannot feel a doubt. If all could be completely relieved, and poverty banished from the country, even at the expense of three-fourths of the fortunes of the rich, I would be the last to say a single syllable against relieving all, and making the degree of distress alone the measure of our bounty. But as experience has proved, I believe without a single exception, that poverty and misery have always increased in proportion to the quantity of indiscriminate charity; are we not bound to infer, reasoning as we usually do from the laws of nature, that it is an intimation, that such a mode of distribution is not the proper office of benevolence.
The laws of nature say, with St. Paul, "if a man will not work, neither shall he eat." They also say, that he is not rashly to trust to Providence. They appear indeed to be constant and uniform for the express purpose of telling him what he is to trust to, and that if he marry, without being able to support a family, he must expect severe want. These intimations appear from the constitution of human nature to be absolutely necessary, and to have a strikingly beneficial tendency. In the direction either of our public or private charity, we say, that though a man will not work, yet he shall eat; and though he marry, without being able to support a family, yet his fa-
mily shall be supported; it is evident that we do not merely endeavor to mitigate some of the partial evils arising from general laws, but regularly and systematically to counteract the obviously beneficial effects of these general laws themselves. And we cannot easily conceive, that the Deity should implant any passion in the human breast for such a purpose.
In the great course of human events, the befounded expectations will sometimes be disappointed; and industry, prudence and virtue, not only fail of their just reward, but be involved in unmerited calamities. Those who are thus suffering in spite of the best-directed endeavours to avoid it, and from causes which they could not be expected to foresee, are the genuine objects of charity. In relieving these, we exercise the appropriate office of benevolence, that of mitigating some of the partial evils arising from general laws; and in this direction of our charity, therefore, we need not apprehend any ill consequences. Such objects ought to be relieved according to our means liberally and adequately, even though the worthless were starving.
When indeed, this first claim on our benevolence was satisfied, we might then turn our attention to the idle and improvident; but the interests of human happiness most clearly require, that the relief which we afford them should be very scanty. We may perhaps take upon ourselves with great caution, to mitigate, in some degree, the punishments which they are suffering from the laws of nature; but on no account to remove them entirely. They are deservedly at the bottom, in the scale of society; and, if we raise them from this situation, we not only palpably defeat the end of benevolence, but commit a most glaring injustice to those who are above them. They should on no account be enabled to command so much of the necessaries of life, as can be obtained by the worst-paid common labour. The brownest bread, with the coarsest and scantiest apparel, is the utmost which they should have the means of purchasing.
It is evident that these reasonings do not apply to those cases of urgent distress arising from disastrous accidents, unconnected with habits of idleness and improvidence. If a man break a leg or an arm, we are not to stop to inquire into his moral character before we lend him our assistance; but in this case we are perfectly consistent, and the touchstone of utility completely justifies our conduct. By affording the most indiscriminate assistance in this way, we are in little danger of encouraging people to break their arms and legs. According to the touchstone of utility, the high approbation which Christ gave to the conduct of the good Samaritan, who followed the immediate impulse of his benevolence in relieving a stranger, in the urgent distress of an accident, does not, in the smallest degree, contradict the expressions of Paul, "If a man will not work, neither shall he eat."
We are not, however, in any case, to lose a present opportunity of doing good, from the mere supposition that we may possibly meet with a worthier object. In all doubtful cases, it may safely be laid down as our duty, to follow the natural impulse of our benevolence; but when, in fulfilling our obligation as reasonable beings, to attend to the consequences of our actions, we have, from our own experience and that from others, drawn the conclusion, that the exercise of our benevolence in one mode is prejudicial, and in another is beneficial, in its effects, we are certainly bound, as moral agents, to check our natural propensities in the one direction, and to encourage them, and acquire the habits of exercising them, in the other.
European Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, April 24.
PITT AND COBBETT.
We occasionally entertain ourselves by running over Cobbett's Weekly Register .—In all his recent attacks on Mr. Pitt, we have met with nothing more singularly forcible than the following passages:—
"On the subject of the Volunteer System, for instance, I think myself a much better judge than Mr. Pitt. I know more of the training of soldiers; more of their tempers and manners; more of their feelings and motives in all their various situations; more of the organization, the economy, discipline of a battalion; not only more than Mr. Pitt now knows, but more than ever can know as long as he lives, if he live forty years longer, and continues with his corps all the time. Yet, because he has chosen to clothe himself in scarlet, to gird his waist with a sash, to hang a sword upon his thigh, to put a cockade in his hat, and call himself a colonel, I am to hold my tongue, or, at least, am to wag it only in approbation of his military schemes, though exactly contrary to the evidence of my senses, left, by speaking my mind, I should "weaken his power," and thereby possibly hasten the loss of his place. If, during the administration of Mr. Pitt, I show that the nation has declined; that the liberties of the people have been greatly abridged; that the poor rates have been more than doubled; that confidence has been destroyed between landlord and tenant; that the only effectual check upon the bank has been removed: that the country has been inundated with paper, while gold and silver have disappeared: that paper notes down to the amount of a few shillings in England, and so low as sixpence in Ireland, are in circulation; that the country has been degraded in the eyes of the world; that she has abandoned her allies; that she has abandoned even her own honours won by our fathers; that her enemy has been exalted above her; and that she is now trembling on the verge of destruction: if I say this, I am, according to this new doctrine, guilty of a heinous offence, but if I prove it, there are not in the world means sufficient to inflict on me torment adequate to my deserts."
Sydney (New South Wales) Gazettes to the 10th of August last have been received. The state of that colony continues every year to improve, and considering the character of the majority of its inhabitants, in a state of tolerable good order and tranquillity. The natives in the neighbourhood of Portland Head had committed some enormities, in consequence of which a detachment of the New South Wales Corps had been sent to the relief of the settlers. A few of the hostile natives having fallen, the remainder dispersed. "Since then," says a letter from Portland Head, "their rancour has greatly subsided, or, at all events, its consequences have become much less injurious than before, and many signified a desire of returning to their accustomed habits, without which the wants peculiar to the savage state must be felt with increased severity, as well from the loss of the fucour afforded them by the settlers, as from the relaxation produced by a long state of dependence upon the bounty of their benefactors." The above proceedings took place in June and July last, but at the date of the last account, tranquillity appeared to be completely restored. The crops of corn had been abundant beyond all precedent, and the agricultural state of the
colony was, on the whole, improved to a most promising and gratifying degree.
(London paper.)
LONDON, February 16.
"Since my last of the 5th inst. the debate on the Spanish papers is at an end in the House of Commons; the proceedings that have been published, have been found very justifiable on the part of government, and therefore interesting to the country at large, though in the process of the debate it drew forth all the talents of Mr. Pitt and contra of Mr. Fox. Whoever pays attention to the arguments of Mr. Fox in the present debate, and recollects and compares them with those that fell from the same gentleman and used against the conduct of Lord North, during the American war, will see a very close resemblance between them, namely, an aim at popularity , which resolves itself at length into this conclusion, that with him a minister can do nothing right, opposition nothing wrong. Mr. Fox recollects the king is an old man, rather infirm than otherwise, though much stronger and more healthy at this time, thank God, than he was a year ago; it cannot therefore be many years before his friend, the Prince of Wales, and heir apparent, will be called to the throne. Mr. Fox is glad to keep up his fame with that party, and therefore when there is an opportunity of thundering against the minister for any supposed misconduct, he seizes it, and the purpose is answered. Mr. Windham was also severe against the minister in the above debate, but he was easily answered by Mr. Pitt, as to have very few words to say after in explanation. Yet, for all this, the unanimity of members, and the confidence in the present ministry, may be best appreciated by looking at the divisions of the house at the conclusion, when there were for the original motion for an address
Against it 315 Majority 106 209
"Before those that paired off left the house, there were about 500 members in the house, the largest attendance, without a call, that has been known for many years. I have sent you a Star of Feb. 13, with the best report of the resumed debate."
"According to the advices we last received by the mails from the continent, the surprise which took place at the Pope's remaining and being detained so long at Paris, begins to die away, and the reasons to develop themselves: it is understood at Paris that Bonaparte has caused the Pope to write letters to the superior clergy in Spain, sanctioning the measure of disposing of the Ecclesiastical domains and revenues of that kingdom, which is said to be in the contemplation of that government to carry into effect. This is the report on that subject at present."
"Our cruisers in the Mediterranean and elsewhere, continue taking rich prizes from Spain, though a few have been successful in eluding their vigilance."
"You may recollect that the True Britain and the Sun , at the latter end of 1803, were noticed by the other diurnal prints as having published a severe attack on the conduct of Lord St. Vincent, then high lord of the admiralty. His lordship has had some trouble in bringing forward the prosecution, but he has done it, and the jury (before Lord Ellenborough) having confirmed the charge of the libel by their verdict against Mr. Herriott, and Mr. Taylor—have sentenced Mr. Herriott, (the Editor,) to pay a fine of one thousand pounds, and to suffer six months imprisonment. The latter, Mr. Taylor, was dismissed—but the printer and publisher, were ordered to be imprisoned one month. I have sent you a Times with the best account of the prosecution."
"The invidious reports circulated lately with so much ingenuity and industry by the opposition prints, of a whisper in the cabinet , of a jealousy between Lord Sidmouth and Mr. Pitt, and of the partiality shown by his majesty to the former, indicating something like a projected change of ministry, I believe I may assure you, are without foundation: and what seems to confirm this opinion, Lord Sidmouth, on Monday night last, in the debate on the Spanish papers, gave an unequivocal support to ministers. The pretence that Mr. Pitt and Lord Melville were on the point of a separation, is likewise equally unfounded. These reports seem to be a stratagem used by a violent and disappointed faction to swell the list of their partisans in the House of Commons, in which however, the event shows they are foiled in their attempt."
"In one of my late letters I informed you of an opinion I entertained, however singular it might generally be considered, that a general peace, or something tending towards that most desirable object, would soon happen. I enclose you a Morning Post herewith, of yesterday, wherein you will find translations from the French papers arrived last night, containing important communications from the emperor to the tribunate and legislative body, on this interesting object—with Bonaparte's letter to the king of Great-Britain, and Lord Mulgrave's answer; and though the proposition has not been accepted, yet it holds up Bonaparte and makes him come out in a new character before mankind, to wit, Bonaparte versus Bonaparte! An extra folio! The reasoning in his letter to the king of England, is specious, it runs into a fraternal strain of argument; but, as no sincerity can be attached to any of its pretensions, the whole dissolves into a piece of artifice. M. Talleyrand, and M. Regnault, orators of government, indulged themselves in pouring forth the most violent invective and reproach on the English government and the people, in their report to the senate and tribunate—while commenting on the above letter and answer, and use the common fulsome and adulatory praise—while speaking of the emperor and his wonderful victory over his own passions, in writing and sending such a pacific offer to the king of England. If any remains are left of an intent to invade any part of the British dominions, Ireland, not England, appears by these papers to be the destined spot. Some threat are still held out, but it may easily be seen that they are the feint ebullitions of a fickle and despairing design."
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, February 12.
SPANISH-WAR DEBATE.
The order of the day was then moved for resuming the debate on the Spanish papers, agreeably to adjournment.
Mr. Wyndham and Mr. Raine rose at the same moment, but the Speaker having declared that the latter gentleman had first caught his eye, he was allowed the customary precedence. He began by apologising to the house for intruding on their attention in preference to the other right honourable member who had offered himself to their notice. But he was anxious to seize that opportunity of delivering his sentiments, which in all probability, he could not expect to obtain so readily at a subsequent hour. The right honourable gentleman who opened the discussion had chosen to confine his view of the subject principally to one topic; he felt himself called on to adopt another course. He wished first of all to say that he considered the
seizure of the Spanish frigate as an act utterly contrary to every idea of national honour. Indeed the perusal of the voluminous papers on the table, left on his mind a strong impression that the measure was little better than an act of piracy. In this light he felt himself bound to view it, whether he looked to precedents, or whether he reflected on the spirit of the law of nations. He was aware that a right honourable and learned gentleman opposed (Sir J. Nicholl) had attempted to produce several precedents to justify the measure, but he could not allow that they were cases bearing on the question; they were drawn unquestionably from a high authority, but they did not refer to analogous events. He did not deny that there were cases where hostilities might be commenced without a positive declaration of hostilities. But while he admitted this, he maintained that there were no cases where hostilities could be commenced without a declaration, while important discussions were pending betwixt two nations. Any doctrines of the last century, to a contrary import, had never been generally adopted by the best lawyers, or attempted to be reduced to practice. There was, indeed, one instance which in many respects had a considerable resemblance to the case in question. The resemblance was, however, a very awkward one, and one which was not to be defended. The case was the nefarious attempt made on the Dutch Smyrna fleet in the century before last. It was well known that this was a measure advised by that cabal, none of whose actions were transmitted to succeeding times with greater reprobation. But even here the Dutch were not so much taken by surprise as the Spaniards had been, when their frigates were seized. It was true, that there were no discussions going forward betwixt the two countries. But the Dutch government were jealous of the dispositions of the government of this country, and when the fleet was attacked they were on their guard, and beat off the attacking squadron. The honourable member after illustrating his idea on this point, sat down by declaring his complete acquiescence in the address.
Mr. Banks declared his intention to support the address. He was convinced of the good faith and moderation which had marked the whole of our negotiation with Spain. On our part, was requisite vigilance, circumspection and jealousy; on the part of Spain we had a right to expect candour and openness of communication. He saw much appearance of contrary qualities on the part of the Spanish government, and an unaccountable backwardness to withhold all reasonable explanation. At first Spain was pacific, and, perhaps, at the time the rupture took place she acted under a controul which she could not resist. At the same time this charge was manifest, and therefore he supported the address.
The learned gentleman then adverted to the supposed convention between this country and Spain relative to the admission of a communication on the part of Spain, of pecuniary subsidy for military and naval succours. He denied the existence of any such convention, and affirmed that even no such understanding could be made out from the papers before the House. Spain may have made use of words he admitted, that might have been construed into such a meaning, had any other document at all countenanced it. But certainly we were not accountable for the words which the Spanish government might think proper to make use of, as we ourselves had never admitted that any such negotiation for neutrality ever subsisted. So far were government from having entered into any negotiation on the subject of the treaty of St. Ildefonso, that they had even no official information on the subject, and though he could not say that they knew nothing of it, he very much questioned if they knew its contents. That such a treaty did exist, they must no doubt have had some knowledge; as such an act done at Madrid, however much care might be taken by that government to prevent its measures from transpiring, could not remain long a secret. But the amount of the contingents was but imperfectly known, as also the precise stipulated sum in room of these contingents. The refusal of Spain to explain herself fully on this subject, was a clear proof that they had stipulated too much, and that the whole treaty was of such a nature as she was certain could not meet with the concurrence of this country. Such at least was the suspicion which the circumstances of the case sufficiently warranted.
But not only had they refused categorical explanation on a head of such essential importance; they had gone still farther, and rendered the subsidy, if possible, more hostile to this country, by converting this months subsidy into a loan transferred at Paris. The honourable gentleman then entered at some length on the hostile nature of the armaments in the ports of Spain, the existence of which, he maintained, at the different periods referred to in the documents, notwithstanding they were denied by some gentleman sitting near him—He argued from the superior power of France, that a treaty between that country and Spain must necessarily preponderate in favor of the former, and must therefore be unfavourable in an equal proportion to this country; for whenever two powers, he maintained, of unequal strength formed an alliance, whether offensive or defensive, it might easily be guessed of what nature were the terms. The ostensible reason that had at last been assigned for the armaments in the Spanish ports was to enable the government to suppress an insurrection in Biscay. This certainly was a very sufficient ground for armament, but had it been the real cause, why should Spain have been anxious to conceal it from this country? It was for this reason that he considered this allegation as a mere pretext, and was induced to think that the armament had a very different object. It was not unlike that it was designed to form a part of a combined expedition against England. The honourable gentleman, after some other remarks, concluded by expressing his regret for the melancholy event that had accompanied the attack & seizure of the frigates. No man lamented that catastrophe more than he did, but between the measure and its accidental consequences, it was only fair to make a distinction. It was a measure of precaution,—As such it was necessary; and as such, Spain must be answerable for the consequences. It was much to be regretted, however, that the force employed on that occasion had not been greater, and by that means prevented all resistance by crushing every hope of success.
Mr. Johnstone went at great length into the merits of the question, examining and comparing the dispatches, with the other documents in detail. On a subject so extensive, he said, he should not have detained the House, had he found that not only in that house there were many, but that there were a large proportion also of the public favorable to the war. This might be owing, in great measure, to the martial spirit of the country, but it was a general observation also, that a Spanish war in this country was generally popular, independently of the grounds on which it rested. The treaty of St. Ildefonso he affirmed, was nothing more than a transcript of the family compact, and yet in the war with France it was not thought fit on that account to go to war with Spain. The honourable gentleman attached less blame to his Majesty's late ministers in this business, than to the present government. He thought, however, Lord Hawkesbury to blame in not employing a more proper person
to represent his Majesty's government at Madrid, he meant a person of higher high and more weight in the country. In regard to the subsidy, the noble Lord in the dispatch of the month of August, had not expressed his disapprobation, and for his own part he would maintain that it was more expedient for this country to permit Spain to give that subsidy to France than to have gone into a war on that account. The subsidy, it had been said, was more than an equivalent for the stipulated succours, but though three millions was the sum stipulated, gentlemen ought not to forget that one million of that sum went to the payment of a debt due from Spain to France, leaving a sum only of two millions, as an equivalent for the contingents, which he did not think more than enough for the smaller ships and men stipulated, and certainly a much smaller sum than we should think necessary for such an armament. The argument, therefore, that the allowance was too much, fell to the ground. It would now be proper to consider in what light England viewed that subsidy, and for this purpose they had Lord Hawkesbury's letter and opinion on the subject. Lord Hawkesbury had acted with the greatest wisdom in remonstrating, but no one believed in his Majesty's Cabinet at that time entertained the remotest design of making that subsidy a cause of war. Were they to judge from the letters of Mr. Frere, it would appear that that honorable gentleman took his instructions rather from his right hon. friend, than from the Secretary of state. The honorable gentleman adverted at some length on the manner in which the correspondence on the different complaints had been taken up and dropped, and particularly that of the subsidy—Mr. Frere, after having taken time to consider on the demand of M. Cevallos, of a full explanation, on the grounds of complaint, drops all idea of the subsidy, and only states the armament and the sale of the prizes as the grounds of remonstrance. The silence, therefore, on the subject of the subsidy might fairly be regarded as an abandonment of the principle, and if no pretence could it be afterwards alleged that it was the system of government to make war on the ground of subsidies. Spain, he contended, was extremely fair in her explanations, and it was evident that the answer of that government, in respect to Portugal, rejected the terms proposed by England. From the face of the correspondence, therefore, it was evident that, in the month of May, we had abandoned all idea of a war with Spain on the grounds of the subsidy. Here then we came to the armament, and here the right on the side of England was not to be denied should the case be sufficiently made out. But the probability was, that this armament was for the purpose for which it was stated. There were at least good reasons for fearing it was not intended against England. The governor of Ferrol had stated that its objects was a secret commission, and here the report stopped; whereas it ought to have added also, in the words of the governor, that the ships were not half manned, and therefore could give no uneasiness to any power in Europe. It was not unlikely that the governor of Ferrol would have told, as a mere cover to the real design, that this armament was intended to quell the rebellion in Biscay, had it been the intention of Spain in contravention to her former faith, to unite those ships with the French fleet in any combined expedition against this country. That no such declaration was made, although nothing could have been more favorable to such designs, must be attributed to the honest and ingenious intentions of the court of Spain. That the object was not immediately avowed, however true, might be attributed, on the other hand, to an honest feeling, which was not by any means unnatural.
The court of Spain was not forward to avow that her subjects were in such a state of insurrection. Such an avowal was not immediately to have been expected, unless it had been to serve some unfair or interested object. In addition to this, the utter want of preparation in every other part of the country, the proof that by this partial armament she could have no such views of hostility, as had been alleged—a want of preparation and a want of vigilance, to seize not ten leagues from their own coast, was long before it was known to them. The right hon. gentleman denied also that the march of troops by land was more easy than conveyance by sea, and that, therefore, the latter mode, without some good reason, would not have been resorted to. A few hours by sea might accomplish this object, whereas several days might be necessary by land. He inveighed also in pointed terms against the mode in which a right hon. gentleman (the Chancellor of the Exchequer) had availed himself of a double argument, refusing from an inversion of the question. It was hardly fair, he thought, thus to make a monopoly of argument, and by no means logical to impute into his service both the arguments for and against. The right hon. gentleman argued, that it was more for the interest of France, that Spain should observe the treaty, than that she should be at war with this country, and therefore by being at war with Spain we defeated the views of France, but he did not stop here, he argued also that France, anxious to have the co-operation of Spain in the war against this country, had induced Spain to adopt such measures as rendered the war unavoidable without any wish for hostilities on our part. This mode of reasoning, he observed, was quite irresistible, as a man was sure by such means to be always in the right. He objected, in toto, to the manner in which the negotiations had been carried on. In point of policy he condemned the war which we had engaged. He wished his Majesty's ministers had weighed the evils on the one hand with the advantages on the other. The resources of France were daily rising. The loss of 2,000,000L. could not be to her a great object. So long as she continued to have an armed force of five hundred thousand men, she must continue to be formidable; and the additional expense to which the new war would put this country, must be more than two millions of which France has been deprived, while we had afforded a pretence to France to introduce troops into Spain, which might terminate in the destruction of that monarchy, and by this means tend to the aggrandizement of France, which it was so much our interest to prevent. Was it just, he asked, at the same time, thus to expose the interests of our ally, Portugal, and thus to enter into a war that was not justified by circumstances of the strongest necessity, without any regard to her protection or safety? The hon. gentleman concluded with observing, that it was rather curious that we should break with Spain on account of the subsidy of two millions, while it was well known that Portugal had given 500,000L. to the same power, as the purchase of her neutrality, and we had said nothing about it.
(To be continued.)
We understand that the catholic deputation wait the arrival of Sir Thomas French, before they have an official audience of ministers on the subject of their petition. It is their intention, we believe, that their cause should be discussed in parliament, whatever be the decisions of Mr. Pitt. They have done every thing that humility could suggest to conciliate the support of those very ministers who pledged themselves to the catholic body to make the acknowledgment of their claims an express condition of their service to the executive power. The catholics have appealed to those ministers as if they were bound by no promise—they have condescended to solicit as a boon that for which they had a solemn and sacred obligation. If any thing could influence the feelings of ministers it would be this recognition of their omnipotence, and this appeal to their despotism.
Mr. Pitt will be invited to present their petition, and if he declines, some respectable Irish member will be requested to present it to parliament.
There is a report in circulation, which we conceive must be unfounded. It is, that certain members of administration affect to tell the catholic delegates that government fee no prospect of being able to carry the question in parliament, as the puritans have acquired such an ascendancy, and entertain such a prejudice against the catholic body, as must defeat any attempt to remove their disabilities at the present

ment. Those who talk this language must be gentlemen of singular honor. The fact is, that certainly not above thirty or forty members would vote against the catholic claims, unless undue influence were employed; and if government were to take up the business, we can hardly imagine a question that would be carried with a more decided concurrence of the talents and property of the country. If the Catholic could be the dupes of such stuff, it would not be difficult to form an estimate of their understanding. If they are not, they will not be at a loss to form a judgment of the good faith of their ministerial friends.
ment. Those who talk this language must be gentlemen of singular honor. The fact is, that certainly not above thirty or forty members would vote against the catholic claims, unless undue influence were employed; and if government were to take up the business, we can hardly imagine a question that would be carried with a more decided concurrence of the talents and property of the country. If the Catholic could be the dupes of such stuff, it would not be difficult to form an estimate of their understanding. If they are not, they will not be at a loss to form a judgment of the good faith of their ministerial friends.
LONDON, March 6. Government are reported to have received accounts from France, through a special channel, by which it appears that a great shew of preparation is again making at all the principal ports in the Channel, indicative of some speedy attempt at invasion, which the army was assured should not be delayed beyond three months after the coronation, and which should be preceded by the payment of all arrears, as also by a large sum, the peculiar gift of the Empress! Report states that the Emperor arrived at Boulogne on Monday last.
LONDON, March 6. Government are reported to have received accounts from France, through a special channel, by which it appears that a great shew of preparation is again making at all the principal ports in the Channel, indicative of some speedy attempt at invasion, which the army was assured should not be delayed beyond three months after the coronation, and which should be preceded by the payment of all arrears, as also by a large sum, the peculiar gift of the Empress! Report states that the Emperor arrived at Boulogne on Monday last.
We congratulate the freeholders of Middlesex and the public at large, on the decision of the committee of the house of commons, by which Sir Francis Burdett is seated in the room of Mr. Mainwaring. Thus, notwithstanding the unwearying efforts of calumny and misrepresentation, a committee has impartially investigated and fairly decided a question of the utmost importance to the freedom of election. Our readers will recollect, that on the glaring and unexpected issue of the contest, we stated the opinion of Mr. Erskine, as given in a friendly communication to Mr. Clifford. That great constitutional lawyer had no hesitation as to the duty and course of the sheriff: "It appears to me," said Mr. Erskine, "that if persons have tendered themselves to be admitted to vote for any of the candidates, during the legal continuance of the poll, and the sheriff has not rejected them, but has put them aside for consideration, he ought to decide upon their rights, by admitting or rejecting them, before he makes his return, as far as the time prescribed by the act of parliament will reasonably admit." This was Mr. Erskine's opinion, given on the spur of the occasion; and, though rather questioned and dignified at the time by the abettors of the sheriff, is now demonstrated to be the law on the case. If it were not, the election for every county in the kingdom would be taken out of the hands of the freeholders, and be made to depend on the caprice, or the partiality of the returning officer.
We congratulate the freeholders of Middlesex and the public at large, on the decision of the committee of the house of commons, by which Sir Francis Burdett is seated in the room of Mr. Mainwaring. Thus, notwithstanding the unwearying efforts of calumny and misrepresentation, a committee has impartially investigated and fairly decided a question of the utmost importance to the freedom of election. Our readers will recollect, that on the glaring and unexpected issue of the contest, we stated the opinion of Mr. Erskine, as given in a friendly communication to Mr. Clifford. That great constitutional lawyer had no hesitation as to the duty and course of the sheriff: "It appears to me," said Mr. Erskine, "that if persons have tendered themselves to be admitted to vote for any of the candidates, during the legal continuance of the poll, and the sheriff has not rejected them, but has put them aside for consideration, he ought to decide upon their rights, by admitting or rejecting them, before he makes his return, as far as the time prescribed by the act of parliament will reasonably admit." This was Mr. Erskine's opinion, given on the spur of the occasion; and, though rather questioned and dignified at the time by the abettors of the sheriff, is now demonstrated to be the law on the case. If it were not, the election for every county in the kingdom would be taken out of the hands of the freeholders, and be made to depend on the caprice, or the partiality of the returning officer.
Sir Francis Burdett has for some time been indisposed, but he will take his seat as soon as his health permits him to go abroad.
Sir Francis Burdett has for some time been indisposed, but he will take his seat as soon as his health permits him to go abroad.
A vast concourse of people filled the passages to the house of commons, and crowded the doors yesterday forenoon to hear the decision of the committee, and when it was announced, after a loud demonstration of their joy, they quietly dispersed.
A vast concourse of people filled the passages to the house of commons, and crowded the doors yesterday forenoon to hear the decision of the committee, and when it was announced, after a loud demonstration of their joy, they quietly dispersed.
Mr. Mainwaring, or the freeholders in his interest may now, within fourteen days, petition against Sir Francis, and bring the merits of the election before a new committee; but this is a step which we have no doubt they will think it prudent to decline.
Mr. Mainwaring, or the freeholders in his interest may now, within fourteen days, petition against Sir Francis, and bring the merits of the election before a new committee; but this is a step which we have no doubt they will think it prudent to decline.
The dispatches with which Prince Gallitzin was charged by the Cabinet of Petersburg to the Emperor of Germany, contained proposals, it is said, for a Treaty of Offensive and Defensive Alliance, and stipulations for bringing 300,000 Russians into the field. This overture, we further understand, was strengthened by an offer, on the part of the British Government, of large pecuniary supplies. Negotiations on this subject are still pending, and there is reason to believe that they will ultimately prove successful. It is certain that Austria is exerting every possible means to recruit and organize its army, and that great activity and labour are devoted to the improvement and provisionment of the fortifications on the frontiers.
The dispatches with which Prince Gallitzin was charged by the Cabinet of Petersburg to the Emperor of Germany, contained proposals, it is said, for a Treaty of Offensive and Defensive Alliance, and stipulations for bringing 300,000 Russians into the field. This overture, we further understand, was strengthened by an offer, on the part of the British Government, of large pecuniary supplies. Negotiations on this subject are still pending, and there is reason to believe that they will ultimately prove successful. It is certain that Austria is exerting every possible means to recruit and organize its army, and that great activity and labour are devoted to the improvement and provisionment of the fortifications on the frontiers.
Nine Hamburg mails still continue due. Their non-arrival is the more to be regretted at the present moment, when the communications of this government with the northern powers are so important. We should think that the intelligence now on its way from St. Petersburg, will decide whether we are to expect any material co-operation from Russia this campaign.
Nine Hamburg mails still continue due. Their non-arrival is the more to be regretted at the present moment, when the communications of this government with the northern powers are so important. We should think that the intelligence now on its way from St. Petersburg, will decide whether we are to expect any material co-operation from Russia this campaign.
BORDERS OF THE REIGN, FEB. 5. —We are informed, that the principal State of Swedish Pomerania, justly alarmed at the reports now in circulation, relative to the immediate conclusion of a treaty of alliance between Sweden and England, in consequence of which a body of Swedish troops, subsidized by Great Britain, are to be sent to that country, have made representations to the King upon the subject, informing him of the inconveniences which would necessarily result to their country, which in that event would be exposed to an invasion of the French troops stationed in the Electorate of Hanover; the more especially, as in such case, Prussia would no longer protect the neutrality of Swedish Pomerania. Upon this article, it is only necessary to observe, that it has never been in the contemplation of either power to employ the subsidized troops in England. Their services will be confined entirely to continental operations. The same pretended letter adds, that the cabinets of Petersburg and Berlin have demanded of the court of London the restoration of the Spanish frigates, and a full indemnity for their cargoes. This statement, we believe, to be totally void of foundation.
BORDERS OF THE REIGN, FEB. 5. —We are informed, that the principal State of Swedish Pomerania, justly alarmed at the reports now in circulation, relative to the immediate conclusion of a treaty of alliance between Sweden and England, in consequence of which a body of Swedish troops, subsidized by Great Britain, are to be sent to that country, have made representations to the King upon the subject, informing him of the inconveniences which would necessarily result to their country, which in that event would be exposed to an invasion of the French troops stationed in the Electorate of Hanover; the more especially, as in such case, Prussia would no longer protect the neutrality of Swedish Pomerania. Upon this article, it is only necessary to observe, that it has never been in the contemplation of either power to employ the subsidized troops in England. Their services will be confined entirely to continental operations. The same pretended letter adds, that the cabinets of Petersburg and Berlin have demanded of the court of London the restoration of the Spanish frigates, and a full indemnity for their cargoes. This statement, we believe, to be totally void of foundation.
NEW-YORK, April 21. Arrived this morning, the ship Ambition , Skinner, Cherbourg, (France) 45 days. By the Ambition we have received Paris papers to the 4th of March, we have not learnt whether they contain any news. The following we received from a passenger.
NEW-YORK, April 21. Arrived this morning, the ship Ambition , Skinner, Cherbourg, (France) 45 days. By the Ambition we have received Paris papers to the 4th of March, we have not learnt whether they contain any news. The following we received from a passenger.
IMPERIAL DECREE. "It is ordered to the minister of justice to make prohibition to any officer or authority created by laws for receiving the civil acts, to receive upon their register an act of a pretended marriage contracted by M. Jerome Bonaparte, in the United States of America or elsewhere—the said marriage having been made contrary to the laws of France and the will of Madame Bonaparte, the mother of M. Jerome Bonaparte."
IMPERIAL DECREE. "It is ordered to the minister of justice to make prohibition to any officer or authority created by laws for receiving the civil acts, to receive upon their register an act of a pretended marriage contracted by M. Jerome Bonaparte, in the United States of America or elsewhere—the said marriage having been made contrary to the laws of France and the will of Madame Bonaparte, the mother of M. Jerome Bonaparte."
We learn by gentlemen who came out in the Ambition , that his Imperial Majesty is extremely unpopular in France. His conduct is deprecated in the severest terms, by every well-informed gentleman in that country. Markets were good—all kinds of West-India produce was high and in demand. We learn by one of the passengers in the Ambition , that Mons. Chappe, the famous inventor & director of the Telegraph in France, shot himself a few days before they failed. He left a letter directed to his family connections, informing them, that the only reason for this act of suicide, was because he was tired of living! Parts, March 1.—The Toulon fleet put to sea on the 15th January, with ten thousand
We learn by gentlemen who came out in the Ambition , that his Imperial Majesty is extremely unpopular in France. His conduct is deprecated in the severest terms, by every well-informed gentleman in that country. Markets were good—all kinds of West-India produce was high and in demand. We learn by one of the passengers in the Ambition , that Mons. Chappe, the famous inventor & director of the Telegraph in France, shot himself a few days before they failed. He left a letter directed to his family connections, informing them, that the only reason for this act of suicide, was because he was tired of living! Parts, March 1.—The Toulon fleet put to sea on the 15th January, with ten thousand
troops on board, commanded by Gen. Lan-rifon; but meeting with strong easterly winds, were compelled to return into port again, after having been out 4 days. A ship of the line and 3 frigates had separated from the squadron. La Corneille, which had put into Genoa, and the ship of the line, which had put into Ajaccio, are already returned to Toulon. The two frigates, L'Hortense and L'Incorruptible, have been still more fortunate—they have fallen in with an English convoy of 40 sail, escorted by two large sloops of war which, in order to protect the convoy, kept back to engage the two French frigates, which had been in pursuit of them the whole day of Feb. 24; and it was not until the 24th day at break that the engagement began.
troops on board, commanded by Gen. Lan-rifon; but meeting with strong easterly winds, were compelled to return into port again, after having been out 4 days. A ship of the line and 3 frigates had separated from the squadron. La Corneille, which had put into Genoa, and the ship of the line, which had put into Ajaccio, are already returned to Toulon. The two frigates, L'Hortense and L'Incorruptible, have been still more fortunate—they have fallen in with an English convoy of 40 sail, escorted by two large sloops of war which, in order to protect the convoy, kept back to engage the two French frigates, which had been in pursuit of them the whole day of Feb. 24; and it was not until the 24th day at break that the engagement began.
The Incorruptible engaged within pistol shot the largest of the sloops of war, and the L'Hortense the other. In about an hour and a quarter the first struck her colours, and was taken possession of; but she made so much water that Capt. Biliet was obliged to take out the crew, amounting to 150 men, and wounded to the number of 30; the prize sunk shortly after. She had 23 men killed in the action; was a ship of a particular construction, very advantageous for sailing; mounted 22 carmades of 22 pounds. The Incorruptible had one man killed & 5 wounded. The Hortense meanwhile, after a short resistance, took and sunk the other vessel of war, which proved to be a bomb-sloop carrying two mortars and heavy artillery. The two frigates then separated, and made for the convoy which was sailing in different directions. The Incorruptible sunk, among others, several vessels laden with artillery from Malta. The Hortense on her part has done the same; and the Incorruptible having lost sight of her, and being encumbered with prisoners, was obliged to make port, and entered Carthagena on the 6th Feb. to land them.
The Incorruptible engaged within pistol shot the largest of the sloops of war, and the L'Hortense the other. In about an hour and a quarter the first struck her colours, and was taken possession of; but she made so much water that Capt. Biliet was obliged to take out the crew, amounting to 150 men, and wounded to the number of 30; the prize sunk shortly after. She had 23 men killed in the action; was a ship of a particular construction, very advantageous for sailing; mounted 22 carmades of 22 pounds. The Incorruptible had one man killed & 5 wounded. The Hortense meanwhile, after a short resistance, took and sunk the other vessel of war, which proved to be a bomb-sloop carrying two mortars and heavy artillery. The two frigates then separated, and made for the convoy which was sailing in different directions. The Incorruptible sunk, among others, several vessels laden with artillery from Malta. The Hortense on her part has done the same; and the Incorruptible having lost sight of her, and being encumbered with prisoners, was obliged to make port, and entered Carthagena on the 6th Feb. to land them.
HAGUE, Feb. 26. —His excellency M. Schimmelpennick arrived here on the 24th at eight o'clock in the evening. He yesterday assumed the assembly of the state government, which lasted until 4 P. M.—During all that time M. Schimmelpennick did not absent himself from the council more than an hour. He will again assemble this day at the assembly, which is to begin an hour sooner than usual. All eyes are at this present time fixed upon that minister; his most trifling motions are carefully watched, because it is believed that the actual conferences with the administration have specially for their object the changes which will probably, ere long, be effected in the form of our government.
HAGUE, Feb. 26. —His excellency M. Schimmelpennick arrived here on the 24th at eight o'clock in the evening. He yesterday assumed the assembly of the state government, which lasted until 4 P. M.—During all that time M. Schimmelpennick did not absent himself from the council more than an hour. He will again assemble this day at the assembly, which is to begin an hour sooner than usual. All eyes are at this present time fixed upon that minister; his most trifling motions are carefully watched, because it is believed that the actual conferences with the administration have specially for their object the changes which will probably, ere long, be effected in the form of our government.
MILAN, Jan. 14. —The expectation of the Italian Republic, which has been fixed at Paris, since the Vice-President Melzi, all the members of the Consulta, and several others of the most distinguished functionaries, appointed deputies to the Coronation, have repaired to the presence of the emperor, their president, will not be disappointed. This expectation was, that the result of the conferences at Paris would be, some remarkable change of their government, analogous to the principles which actually govern in France. The Gazette announces as follows:
MILAN, Jan. 14. —The expectation of the Italian Republic, which has been fixed at Paris, since the Vice-President Melzi, all the members of the Consulta, and several others of the most distinguished functionaries, appointed deputies to the Coronation, have repaired to the presence of the emperor, their president, will not be disappointed. This expectation was, that the result of the conferences at Paris would be, some remarkable change of their government, analogous to the principles which actually govern in France. The Gazette announces as follows:
"On the 30th of December last, the deputation of our republic was presented to his imperial majesty, by the Counsellor of State, Mar. Reschich, members of Foreign relations. They were directed to assemble in the Consulta of State, under the Presidency of the Vice-President, in order to prepare, with the greatest solicitude, and subsequently to present to his majesty, a plan which should fix the destiny of our country. The ideas communicated upon this occasion by his majesty, gives us the most flattering hopes, that this work has for its object a stable constitution, by means of which the supreme power will receive that concentration necessary to all states; but especially to ours, which is composed of so many heterogeneous parts, and still feels the influence of political dissensions; that it will also possess that durability, without which its concentration would be useless, and perhaps even dangerous. The commission, therefore, is at present employed upon this important work. No resolution has, as yet, been taken, and all that could be published on this subject, would be destitute of all foundation. All that can be said with certainty is, that the result will be most advantageous for our finances, by the re-establishment of order within, and the maintenance of peace abroad."
"On the 30th of December last, the deputation of our republic was presented to his imperial majesty, by the Counsellor of State, Mar. Reschich, members of Foreign relations. They were directed to assemble in the Consulta of State, under the Presidency of the Vice-President, in order to prepare, with the greatest solicitude, and subsequently to present to his majesty, a plan which should fix the destiny of our country. The ideas communicated upon this occasion by his majesty, gives us the most flattering hopes, that this work has for its object a stable constitution, by means of which the supreme power will receive that concentration necessary to all states; but especially to ours, which is composed of so many heterogeneous parts, and still feels the influence of political dissensions; that it will also possess that durability, without which its concentration would be useless, and perhaps even dangerous. The commission, therefore, is at present employed upon this important work. No resolution has, as yet, been taken, and all that could be published on this subject, would be destitute of all foundation. All that can be said with certainty is, that the result will be most advantageous for our finances, by the re-establishment of order within, and the maintenance of peace abroad."
West-Indies. NEW-YORK, April 22.
West-Indies. NEW-YORK, April 22.
From Jamaica papers to the 23d ult. received yesterday at this office, we learn, that in consequence of intelligence from the Windward islands, a council of war was convened in Spanish Town by the Commander in Chief, for the purpose of considering the expediency of declaring Martial Law. The council were of opinion that such a measure was unnecessary; but recommended the use of every possible precaution for defending the island, and especially Spanish Town and the city of Kingston.
From Jamaica papers to the 23d ult. received yesterday at this office, we learn, that in consequence of intelligence from the Windward islands, a council of war was convened in Spanish Town by the Commander in Chief, for the purpose of considering the expediency of declaring Martial Law. The council were of opinion that such a measure was unnecessary; but recommended the use of every possible precaution for defending the island, and especially Spanish Town and the city of Kingston.
We also learn that all the ports of the island of Cuba are shut against vessels from the British West-Indies;—To this address no honest republican could subscribe his name; and because Mr. Gardner was an honest republican, Mr. Russell, the favourite of Mr. Adams, and the Editor of the Columbian Centinel, thus attacked him:
We also learn that all the ports of the island of Cuba are shut against vessels from the British West-Indies;—To this address no honest republican could subscribe his name; and because Mr. Gardner was an honest republican, Mr. Russell, the favourite of Mr. Adams, and the Editor of the Columbian Centinel, thus attacked him:
"Why does not the President tumble headlong from their places, the collector, loan-officer commissioner, and commander of the revenue cutter at Portsmouth? These ingrates ought not for a moment to be suffered to eat the bread of the public, when they wait only for a false occasion, to betray our country to France."
"Why does not the President tumble headlong from their places, the collector, loan-officer commissioner, and commander of the revenue cutter at Portsmouth? These ingrates ought not for a moment to be suffered to eat the bread of the public, when they wait only for a false occasion, to betray our country to France."
Mr. Gardner received early notice that, if he did not refuse to sign this pledge of meanness, as it was very justly called by its opponents, his name would be sent on. "As a man of taste, and sense, and a good citizen, he would not consent to sanction a budget of servility, of bombast and of slander." Nor was it signed by the collector, or the commander of the cutter. Their dismissal from office was consequently demanded, and granted. Similar publications appeared in all the federal papers; and yet these shameless calumniators cant about dismissals from office. A list of expulsions during the reign of Mr. Adams, would fill a pamphlet. Several persons were, in spring 1798, turned out of bread, because they voted for Mr. Israel in preference to Mr. Morgan, as a senator for the assembly of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Gardner received early notice that, if he did not refuse to sign this pledge of meanness, as it was very justly called by its opponents, his name would be sent on. "As a man of taste, and sense, and a good citizen, he would not consent to sanction a budget of servility, of bombast and of slander." Nor was it signed by the collector, or the commander of the cutter. Their dismissal from office was consequently demanded, and granted. Similar publications appeared in all the federal papers; and yet these shameless calumniators cant about dismissals from office. A list of expulsions during the reign of Mr. Adams, would fill a pamphlet. Several persons were, in spring 1798, turned out of bread, because they voted for Mr. Israel in preference to Mr. Morgan, as a senator for the assembly of Pennsylvania.
A man of genteel appearance and address was committed to the goal of this county a few days since, on a charge of larceny. It is said he is a notorious swindler and horse thief, well known in Kentucky and the southern states by the name of Obadiah Williams, Washington Randolph, J. King, J. W. Thompson, &c. &c. That he is famous for breaking goals, particularly at Fredericksburg and Staunton, in Virginia; he appears to be about thirty-five years of age; six feet high; reddish coloured hair, cut short which he generally wears powdered; fair complexion and has a mark on one side of his nose. We are told he will have his trial here next criminal court which will be held in July.
A man of genteel appearance and address was committed to the goal of this county a few days since, on a charge of larceny. It is said he is a notorious swindler and horse thief, well known in Kentucky and the southern states by the name of Obadiah Williams, Washington Randolph, J. King, J. W. Thompson, &c. &c. That he is famous for breaking goals, particularly at Fredericksburg and Staunton, in Virginia; he appears to be about thirty-five years of age; six feet high; reddish coloured hair, cut short which he generally wears powdered; fair complexion and has a mark on one side of his nose. We are told he will have his trial here next criminal court which will be held in July.
This man of "genteel appearance, and address, thirty-five years old, of reddish coloured hair, of a fair complexion, and with a mark on
This man of "genteel appearance, and address, thirty-five years old, of reddish coloured hair, of a fair complexion, and with a mark on
pass away, reduce the haughty to terms honorable to a gallant navy, and a free people." Daily Adv.
pass away, reduce the haughty to terms honorable to a gallant navy, and a free people." Daily Adv.
LOSS OF THE SHIP CHINA.
LOSS OF THE SHIP CHINA.
The ship failed from Batavia the 9th of December, with sugar and coffee, worth not less than 500,000 dollars. On Sunday, the 21st inst. they took a pilot on board, and at eleven o'clock that night, she struck on the five fathom Bank, about five leagues from our Capes—the soon carried away her rudder, towards morning she drifted off, and they let go an anchor, but when hoisting the anchor it broke, and the wind coming on at N. W. she drove on the bank again, where about 4 o'clock on Monday she bliged, and soon had six or seven feet water in her hold;—by this time they had several pilot-boats alongside, when they removed whatever they could of their baggage and cargo, to the amount of about 700 bags of coffee on board the pilot-boats.—She was got off no less than three times, & as often drove on again, when it coming on to blow a gale on Wednesday morning, the pilot boats with the crew, were obliged to leave her.—A person who was in the last boat that left her on Wednesday, at 12 o'clock, says she was then off and drifting towards the main. By the account of this person, it is most probable, her sails, rigging and some other matters may be saved, should the weather continue moderate.
The ship failed from Batavia the 9th of December, with sugar and coffee, worth not less than 500,000 dollars. On Sunday, the 21st inst. they took a pilot on board, and at eleven o'clock that night, she struck on the five fathom Bank, about five leagues from our Capes—the soon carried away her rudder, towards morning she drifted off, and they let go an anchor, but when hoisting the anchor it broke, and the wind coming on at N. W. she drove on the bank again, where about 4 o'clock on Monday she bliged, and soon had six or seven feet water in her hold;—by this time they had several pilot-boats alongside, when they removed whatever they could of their baggage and cargo, to the amount of about 700 bags of coffee on board the pilot-boats.—She was got off no less than three times, & as often drove on again, when it coming on to blow a gale on Wednesday morning, the pilot boats with the crew, were obliged to leave her.—A person who was in the last boat that left her on Wednesday, at 12 o'clock, says she was then off and drifting towards the main. By the account of this person, it is most probable, her sails, rigging and some other matters may be saved, should the weather continue moderate.
The United States has been unfortunate in the loss of ships from Batavia in the last season; this being the fourth within six or eight months, viz: the Samuel Smith and Canton, of and for Baltimore; the Maryland, for New-York, and the China of and for this port.—To these we may add also, the capture of the Manhattan, for New-York, taken by the British, as a loss in part, for should she be cleared, the detention and expenses will no doubt be very heavy.—It is conjectured that the loss sustained by those concerned in the above five vessels will be little short of 2 million of dollars, and to the revenue to the United States, had they arrived safe, they would have added between 2 and 300,000 dollars. Phil. Gaz.
The United States has been unfortunate in the loss of ships from Batavia in the last season; this being the fourth within six or eight months, viz: the Samuel Smith and Canton, of and for Baltimore; the Maryland, for New-York, and the China of and for this port.—To these we may add also, the capture of the Manhattan, for New-York, taken by the British, as a loss in part, for should she be cleared, the detention and expenses will no doubt be very heavy.—It is conjectured that the loss sustained by those concerned in the above five vessels will be little short of 2 million of dollars, and to the revenue to the United States, had they arrived safe, they would have added between 2 and 300,000 dollars. Phil. Gaz.
It appears from the proclamation of the Mayor of New-York, "that a malignant and pestilential fever prevails at Point-Petré, in the island of Guadalupe;" and that vessels coming from that island to the port of New-York, are made subject to quarantine.
It appears from the proclamation of the Mayor of New-York, "that a malignant and pestilential fever prevails at Point-Petré, in the island of Guadalupe;" and that vessels coming from that island to the port of New-York, are made subject to quarantine.
Accounts from New-Orleans to the 4th of April, are received by the brig Lyon , captain Donovan, arrived this morning.—Papers to that date contain nothing new.—Our correspondent informs, that the Louisiana Bank went into operation this day.—The cashier of the branch bank of the United States has arrived and purchased a house for the institution.—An insurance company, with a capital of 300,000 dollars, is now open for subscriptions in this city.
Accounts from New-Orleans to the 4th of April, are received by the brig Lyon , captain Donovan, arrived this morning.—Papers to that date contain nothing new.—Our correspondent informs, that the Louisiana Bank went into operation this day.—The cashier of the branch bank of the United States has arrived and purchased a house for the institution.—An insurance company, with a capital of 300,000 dollars, is now open for subscriptions in this city.
PRICES CURRENT. Cotton, 20 to 21 cents. Logwood, 50 to 55 dollars. Sugar, 8 to 9 and 10. Flour, 12 to 13. Kentucky, 11. Pork, 12 dollars, bbl. Beef, 10 dollars.
PRICES CURRENT. Cotton, 20 to 21 cents. Logwood, 50 to 55 dollars. Sugar, 8 to 9 and 10. Flour, 12 to 13. Kentucky, 11. Pork, 12 dollars, bbl. Beef, 10 dollars.
ENQUIRER.
ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, MAY 3, 1805.
RICHMOND, MAY 3, 1805.
The federal editors have fallen upon the present administration, with all those tropes and metaphors of scarcity, of which they are such eminent masters. And for what? because some officers have been removed, whose political opinions are not contented with those of four fifths of the people of the United States. Long experience has taught us, that federal sensibility was more alive upon the subject of loans and fipes, than upon the great principles of national concern, which ought to command the attention of every individual. As a proof of the proof of the correctness of this remark, we must recur to their clamorous demands for the exclusion of those who would not support the mad career of Mr. Adams.—They have altogether forgotten the saying, that those who play at bowls must take rubbers.
The federal editors have fallen upon the present administration, with all those tropes and metaphors of scarcity, of which they are such eminent masters. And for what? because some officers have been removed, whose political opinions are not contented with those of four fifths of the people of the United States. Long experience has taught us, that federal sensibility was more alive upon the subject of loans and fipes, than upon the great principles of national concern, which ought to command the attention of every individual. As a proof of the proof of the correctness of this remark, we must recur to their clamorous demands for the exclusion of those who would not support the mad career of Mr. Adams.—They have altogether forgotten the saying, that those who play at bowls must take rubbers.
In the year 1798, an address to the president was circulated for subscription at Portsmouth, New-Hampshire. Mr. Gardner, Commissioner of Loans for that state, refused to subscribe his name to it. Previous to this refusal, and but very short time before, Mr. Gardner received two letters from Mr. Hamilton, then secretary of the treasury, expressing the warmest approbation of his services. He also received two similar letters from his successor Mr. Wolcott.—The address which Mr. Gardner refused to sign was of the presidential system of the times, viz: For a French war, an American navy, a standing army, an additional load of taxes, and all the other symptoms and consequences of debt and despotism.—To this address no honest republican could subscribe his name; and because Mr. Gardner was an honest republican, Mr. Russell, the favourite of Mr. Adams, and the Editor of the Columbian Centinel, thus attacked him:
In the year 1798, an address to the president was circulated for subscription at Portsmouth, New-Hampshire. Mr. Gardner, Commissioner of Loans for that state, refused to subscribe his name to it. Previous to this refusal, and but very short time before, Mr. Gardner received two letters from Mr. Hamilton, then secretary of the treasury, expressing the warmest approbation of his services. He also received two similar letters from his successor Mr. Wolcott.—The address which Mr. Gardner refused to sign was of the presidential system of the times, viz: For a French war, an American navy, a standing army, an additional load of taxes, and all the other symptoms and consequences of debt and despotism.—To this address no honest republican could subscribe his name; and because Mr. Gardner was an honest republican, Mr. Russell, the favourite of Mr. Adams, and the Editor of the Columbian Centinel, thus attacked him:
"Why does not the President tumble headlong from their places, the collector, loan-officer commissioner, and commander of the revenue cutter at Portsmouth? These ingrates ought not for a moment to be suffered to eat the bread of the public, when they wait only for a false occasion, to betray our country to France."
"Why does not the President tumble headlong from their places, the collector, loan-officer commissioner, and commander of the revenue cutter at Portsmouth? These ingrates ought not for a moment to be suffered to eat the bread of the public, when they wait only for a false occasion, to betray our country to France."
Mr. Gardner received early notice that, if he did not refuse to sign this pledge of meanness, as it was very justly called by its opponents, his name would be sent on. "As a man of taste, and sense, and a good citizen, he would not consent to sanction a budget of servility, of bombast and of slander." Nor was it signed by the collector, or the commander of the cutter. Their dismissal from office was consequently demanded, and granted. Similar publications appeared in all the federal papers; and yet these shameless calumniators cant about dismissals from office. A list of expulsions during the reign of Mr. Adams, would fill a pamphlet. Several persons were, in spring 1798, turned out of bread, because they voted for Mr. Israel in preference to Mr. Morgan, as a senator for the assembly of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Gardner received early notice that, if he did not refuse to sign this pledge of meanness, as it was very justly called by its opponents, his name would be sent on. "As a man of taste, and sense, and a good citizen, he would not consent to sanction a budget of servility, of bombast and of slander." Nor was it signed by the collector, or the commander of the cutter. Their dismissal from office was consequently demanded, and granted. Similar publications appeared in all the federal papers; and yet these shameless calumniators cant about dismissals from office. A list of expulsions during the reign of Mr. Adams, would fill a pamphlet. Several persons were, in spring 1798, turned out of bread, because they voted for Mr. Israel in preference to Mr. Morgan, as a senator for the assembly of Pennsylvania.
A man of genteel appearance and address was committed to the goal of this county a few days since, on a charge of larceny. It is said he is a notorious swindler and horse thief, well known in Kentucky and the southern states by the name of Obadiah Williams, Washington Randolph, J. King, J. W. Thompson, &c. &c. That he is famous for breaking goals, particularly at Fredericksburg and Staunton, in Virginia; he appears to be about thirty-five years of age; six feet high; reddish coloured hair, cut short which he generally wears powdered; fair complexion and has a mark on one side of his nose. We are told he will have his trial here next criminal court which will be held in July.
A man of genteel appearance and address was committed to the goal of this county a few days since, on a charge of larceny. It is said he is a notorious swindler and horse thief, well known in Kentucky and the southern states by the name of Obadiah Williams, Washington Randolph, J. King, J. W. Thompson, &c. &c. That he is famous for breaking goals, particularly at Fredericksburg and Staunton, in Virginia; he appears to be about thirty-five years of age; six feet high; reddish coloured hair, cut short which he generally wears powdered; fair complexion and has a mark on one side of his nose. We are told he will have his trial here next criminal court which will be held in July.
This man of "genteel appearance, and address, thirty-five years old, of reddish coloured hair, of a fair complexion, and with a mark on
This man of "genteel appearance, and address, thirty-five years old, of reddish coloured hair, of a fair complexion, and with a mark on
one side of his nose," is without doubt Obadiah Williams, the notorious swindler and horse-thief, and the most incorrigible villain perhaps in the United States. As skilful in his famous department of robbery as ever Barrington was in his of picking pockets, his fame is scarcely less extensive or less terrible. There is scarcely an owner of a horse in Virginia, who has not heard and execrated the name of Obadiah Williams. There is scarcely a county which has not furnished him with a harvest for his reaper or a market for the produce of his labours. Constables and Sheriffs have raised the hue and cry upon him: Courts of justice have arraigned him at their bar: the sentence of the law has been more than once suspended over his head, and it has been more than once pronounced upon him, but the artifice, the force or the money of Williams, have hitherto eluded all their exertions, and protected him against the well-earned penalties of his crimes.
one side of his nose," is without doubt Obadiah Williams, the notorious swindler and horse-thief, and the most incorrigible villain perhaps in the United States. As skilful in his famous department of robbery as ever Barrington was in his of picking pockets, his fame is scarcely less extensive or less terrible. There is scarcely an owner of a horse in Virginia, who has not heard and execrated the name of Obadiah Williams. There is scarcely a county which has not furnished him with a harvest for his reaper or a market for the produce of his labours. Constables and Sheriffs have raised the hue and cry upon him: Courts of justice have arraigned him at their bar: the sentence of the law has been more than once suspended over his head, and it has been more than once pronounced upon him, but the artifice, the force or the money of Williams, have hitherto eluded all their exertions, and protected him against the well-earned penalties of his crimes.
The writer of this article is well acquainted with the person, manners and mind of Williams. His form is athletic, his countenance pleasing: his dress and address are those of a gentleman. The oily insinuating slippancy of his tongue, is in happy union with the unblushing effrontery of his face. His mind is naturally strong, but almost destitute of every artificial advantage. Still there are moments when he affects to put on the graces of an orator, and the genius of a poet. He finds in how ever, resources which are much more certain, and which he most successfully brings into use: considerable penetration into the characters of men, an active curiosity, strong memory, and a fruitfulness of expedients, which enables him to turn every passing occurrence to the best advantage.
The writer of this article is well acquainted with the person, manners and mind of Williams. His form is athletic, his countenance pleasing: his dress and address are those of a gentleman. The oily insinuating slippancy of his tongue, is in happy union with the unblushing effrontery of his face. His mind is naturally strong, but almost destitute of every artificial advantage. Still there are moments when he affects to put on the graces of an orator, and the genius of a poet. He finds in how ever, resources which are much more certain, and which he most successfully brings into use: considerable penetration into the characters of men, an active curiosity, strong memory, and a fruitfulness of expedients, which enables him to turn every passing occurrence to the best advantage.
There is a certain system in this man's conduct, which marks each particular display of his favourite art. He always selects some neighbourhood where the people are hospitable and the horses excellent. When his manners and address have once recommended him to the civility of the neighbourhood, he sets his mischievous powers into motion. He visits the stables, selects some of the finest horses, and arranges in his own mind, the time and manner of completing his conquest. Having decamped with his booty, he flies to some distant neighbourhood in search of a favourable market. It is here that another predominant feeling of his mind develops its power, and seeks its gratification. Mr. Williams like a true knight of old, has a tender devotion to the fair, which he is ambitious of showing to the best advantage. He selects some fair damsel for his Dulcinea; for her, he dries; to her he writes love letters; to her he offers vows of eternal fidelity, and solicits her hand as the greatest boon which Heaven can give to man. And influences have occurred, when he has sometimes actually accomplished his purposes, & when sometimes he has been driven from them by the ministers of justice. When apprehended, the first emotion of his mind appears to an indignant pride for being supposed capable of such meanness. He turns to his accusers, & menaces them with the chastisement of a gentleman: laughs at their impotent persecution and tauntingly asks them, whether they expect to find a magistrate, who would be credulous enough to believe their tale, or daring enough to commit such a gentleman as himself to a jail. When he has been once secured in prison, he carefully enquires into the extent of the testimony, that is to be adduced against him. If it be weak, he laughs at the prosecution of his accusers, or threatens to sue them for false imprisonment. If it be too cogent to be treated with contempt, he employs able council and tries every trick of the law, in which long experience has made him not a little conversant, to elude its penalties. Sometimes he defends to more hypocritical arts. To abate the severity of his sentence, he affects the greatest contrition for his crimes: laments the errors of his youth; confesses himself in open court, and throws himself upon the mercy of the law. The writer of this article well recollects the conduct of this man when he was tried at the district court of Fredericksburg in the spring of 1802. He had formerly been acquainted with Williams and curiosity drew him as well as many others, to the door of his prison. The interview served to inspire him with a new sentiment, a feeling of compassion. He found the walls of his prison, covered with drawings and veries descriptive of the horrors of imprisonment and the blessings of liberty. His countenance betokened anguish and remorse. A man of this character appeared not too far removed from the influence of reasoning, and he formed the romantic idea of using his efforts to reform the mind of Obadiah Williams. He conversed with him more than once: he expatiated upon the profligate tendency of his habits; he contrasted what such a mind as his was capable of achieving with its hopeless and degraded situation; he called upon him to awaken the slumbering principles of his virtue, and as the first atonement to the injured justice of his country, he exhorted him to confess his crimes and his accomplices, and to make as ample retribution as he could to the men whose property he had disposed. Williams seemed penetrated with grief, compassion and self-degradation: he lamented and condemned the errors of his life; wept over his disappointed destiny and promised to do all that his life had prompted. He actually confessed his crime in the presence of the court and published in the News-Letter (a Fredericksburg paper) a very impressive address to the public, declaring his determination to make every retribution which his circumstances would permit. A short time proved how hollow and hypocritical were such confessions of his guilt. Within a few days before he was to be sent to the penitentiary with his fellow-convicts, he rose upon his keepers, or as it was then reported, he bribed them to silence with money which he had secreted in the stuffing of his cravat: tied then: seized their muskets, and marched off in safety with his convicted companions. And the preceding article from the Baltimore paper gives the first satisfactory intelligence, which the writer has since received of the movements of Obadiah Williams.
There is a certain system in this man's conduct, which marks each particular display of his favourite art. He always selects some neighbourhood where the people are hospitable and the horses excellent. When his manners and address have once recommended him to the civility of the neighbourhood, he sets his mischievous powers into motion. He visits the stables, selects some of the finest horses, and arranges in his own mind, the time and manner of completing his conquest. Having decamped with his booty, he flies to some distant neighbourhood in search of a favourable market. It is here that another predominant feeling of his mind develops its power, and seeks its gratification. Mr. Williams like a true knight of old, has a tender devotion to the fair, which he is ambitious of showing to the best advantage. He selects some fair damsel for his Dulcinea; for her, he dries; to her he writes love letters; to her he offers vows of eternal fidelity, and solicits her hand as the greatest boon which Heaven can give to man. And influences have occurred, when he has sometimes actually accomplished his purposes, & when sometimes he has been driven from them by the ministers of justice. When apprehended, the first emotion of his mind appears to an indignant pride for being supposed capable of such meanness. He turns to his accusers, & menaces them with the chastisement of a gentleman: laughs at their impotent persecution and tauntingly asks them, whether they expect to find a magistrate, who would be credulous enough to believe their tale, or daring enough to commit such a gentleman as himself to a jail. When he has been once secured in prison, he carefully enquires into the extent of the testimony, that is to be adduced against him. If it be weak, he laughs at the prosecution of his accusers, or threatens to sue them for false imprisonment. If it be too cogent to be treated with contempt, he employs able council and tries every trick of the law, in which long experience has made him not a little conversant, to elude its penalties. Sometimes he defends to more hypocritical arts. To abate the severity of his sentence, he affects the greatest contrition for his crimes: laments the errors of his youth; confesses himself in open court, and throws himself upon the mercy of the law. The writer of this article well recollects the conduct of this man when he was tried at the district court of Fredericksburg in the spring of 1802. He had formerly been acquainted with Williams and curiosity drew him as well as many others, to the door of his prison. The interview served to inspire him with a new sentiment, a feeling of compassion. He found the walls of his prison, covered with drawings and veries descriptive of the horrors of imprisonment and the blessings of liberty. His countenance betokened anguish and remorse. A man of this character appeared not too far removed from the influence of reasoning, and he formed the romantic idea of using his efforts to reform the mind of Obadiah Williams. He conversed with him more than once: he expatiated upon the profligate tendency of his habits; he contrasted what such a mind as his was capable of achieving with its hopeless and degraded situation; he called upon him to awaken the slumbering principles of his virtue, and as the first atonement to the injured justice of his country, he exhorted him to confess his crimes and his accomplices, and to make as ample retribution as he could to the men whose property he had disposed. Williams seemed penetrated with grief, compassion and self-degradation: he lamented and condemned the errors of his life; wept over his disappointed destiny and promised to do all that his life had prompted. He actually confessed his crime in the presence of the court and published in the News-Letter (a Fredericksburg paper) a very impressive address to the public, declaring his determination to make every retribution which his circumstances would permit. A short time proved how hollow and hypocritical were such confessions of his guilt. Within a few days before he was to be sent to the penitentiary with his fellow-convicts, he rose upon his keepers, or as it was then reported, he bribed them to silence with money which he had secreted in the stuffing of his cravat: tied then: seized their muskets, and marched off in safety with his convicted companions. And the preceding article from the Baltimore paper gives the first satisfactory intelligence, which the writer has since received of the movements of Obadiah Williams.
As a villain, it is to be hoped will no longer be suffered to act over such diversified scenes of hypocrisy and meanness. If the testimony before the court of Maryland be insufficient to convict him on the wheel-barrow, it is trusted that the executive council of Virginia will interpose and demand him as a fugitive from its law.
As a villain, it is to be hoped will no longer be suffered to act over such diversified scenes of hypocrisy and meanness. If the testimony before the court of Maryland be insufficient to convict him on the wheel-barrow, it is trusted that the executive council of Virginia will interpose and demand him as a fugitive from its law.
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Madison—Robert Bill and Wm. Madison. Those marked thus * are new members.
Madison—Robert Bill and Wm. Madison. Those marked thus * are new members.
David Holmes is re-elected a member of Congress, for the district composed of the counties of Hardy, Pendleton, &c. without opposition.
David Holmes is re-elected a member of Congress, for the district composed of the counties of Hardy, Pendleton, &c. without opposition.
James M. Garnett is elected a member of Congress, for the district composed of the counties of Caroline, Essex, King-William & King & Queen, (in room of Col. Anthony New, resigned) without opposition.
James M. Garnett is elected a member of Congress, for the district composed of the counties of Caroline, Essex, King-William & King & Queen, (in room of Col. Anthony New, resigned) without opposition.
Col. Morris, a republican, is elected for the Berkeley congressional district, in a majority of 99, in place of the former representative, Major Stevenson, a federalist.
Col. Morris, a republican, is elected for the Berkeley congressional district, in a majority of 99, in place of the former representative, Major Stevenson, a federalist.
THE subscribers are in immediate want of ten tons or thereabouts of clean merchantable lumber, for which they will give a liberal price in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. May 2. N. 4.
THE subscribers are in immediate want of ten tons or thereabouts of clean merchantable lumber, for which they will give a liberal price in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. May 2. N. 4.
MOUNT SIGN FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale, his Plantation in Northumberland county, known by the name of MOUNT SIGN. The above tract contains about 800 acres, and of which is equal to any land in that part of the country for fertility of soil, and has every requisite to make it a desirable situation for a genteel family. There is on the land an excellent brick dwelling house, with every convenience about it: it is situated on the navigable waters of the Potomac, and commands an elegant view of the river: it is very convenient to ships, coffee, &c. and is within one day's sail of Alexandria, Norfolk, and Baltimore. Terms of the sale will be made known by application to Mr. Henry Ball, who resides on the land, or to the subscriber. SEALZE JONES. May 3. epy.
MOUNT SIGN FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale, his Plantation in Northumberland county, known by the name of MOUNT SIGN. The above tract contains about 800 acres, and of which is equal to any land in that part of the country for fertility of soil, and has every requisite to make it a desirable situation for a genteel family. There is on the land an excellent brick dwelling house, with every convenience about it: it is situated on the navigable waters of the Potomac, and commands an elegant view of the river: it is very convenient to ships, coffee, &c. and is within one day's sail of Alexandria, Norfolk, and Baltimore. Terms of the sale will be made known by application to Mr. Henry Ball, who resides on the land, or to the subscriber. SEALZE JONES. May 3. epy.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. LAST, last evening, a TOPAZCO NOTE for two hundred dollars of Tobacco, inspected at Byrd's in my own name, was nos. &c. as follows —No. 2488, date 150, Nott 1314—No. 2484, Tars 152, Nett 1498, dated the 18th inst. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver them to Messrs. Smith and Price at Byrd's Warehouse. JOHN MALONE. N.B. I forewarn all persons purchasing the same, as I shall take the necessary steps to procure duplicates of said notes. May 2.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. LAST, last evening, a TOPAZCO NOTE for two hundred dollars of Tobacco, inspected at Byrd's in my own name, was nos. &c. as follows —No. 2488, date 150, Nott 1314—No. 2484, Tars 152, Nett 1498, dated the 18th inst. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver them to Messrs. Smith and Price at Byrd's Warehouse. JOHN MALONE. N.B. I forewarn all persons purchasing the same, as I shall take the necessary steps to procure duplicates of said notes. May 2.
TO MR. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, OF SOUTH-CAROLINA.
TO MR. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, OF SOUTH-CAROLINA.
SIR, As you are not a resident of this commonwealth, and have no agent or attorney within the same, to whom a legal notice can be given; you are hereby informed, that by virtue of a commission issued from the office of the High Court of Chancery, for the middle district of Virginia, by law directed to be held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, in the suit in Chancery depending in said court, in which you are Complainant, and I am Defendant, I shall proceed on the second Monday in June next, at the Tavern of James George in the county of Goochland, and state of Virginia, to take the depositions of Thomas Johnson, John Johnson, Zachariah Pulliam, John Fretwell, and William Clift, to be read in evidence in the said suit, and that if the same cannot be taken on the day aforesaid, the taking thereof will be continued by adjournment from day to day until the whole are completed: when and where you may if you please attend. I am Sir, Yours &c. BERRYMAN JOHNSON. Louisa county, and state of Virginia, April 20, 1805. (eFiv. 7.)
SIR, As you are not a resident of this commonwealth, and have no agent or attorney within the same, to whom a legal notice can be given; you are hereby informed, that by virtue of a commission issued from the office of the High Court of Chancery, for the middle district of Virginia, by law directed to be held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, in the suit in Chancery depending in said court, in which you are Complainant, and I am Defendant, I shall proceed on the second Monday in June next, at the Tavern of James George in the county of Goochland, and state of Virginia, to take the depositions of Thomas Johnson, John Johnson, Zachariah Pulliam, John Fretwell, and William Clift, to be read in evidence in the said suit, and that if the same cannot be taken on the day aforesaid, the taking thereof will be continued by adjournment from day to day until the whole are completed: when and where you may if you please attend. I am Sir, Yours &c. BERRYMAN JOHNSON. Louisa county, and state of Virginia, April 20, 1805. (eFiv. 7.)
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED from the common of Richmond, on Wednesday the 17th inst. a bob tail light coloured HORSE , 5 feet 1 inch high, long bodied, large ears, and his legs not trimmed, had all round bars, true, and ears very cool, works well in harness, a fair on the inside of his nose and leg directly in the gait of the horse, in a hand for sure much rubbed, has a remarkable place in his left fore foot, occasioned by treading on a glass bottle near the head of the horse; nine years old, has rather a dull heavy look and a little inclined to stumble. Whoever will deliver the above described horse to me, living on Shockoe Hill, opposite the governor's, shall receive the above reward. W. D. WREN. May 3. epy.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED from the common of Richmond, on Wednesday the 17th inst. a bob tail light coloured HORSE , 5 feet 1 inch high, long bodied, large ears, and his legs not trimmed, had all round bars, true, and ears very cool, works well in harness, a fair on the inside of his nose and leg directly in the gait of the horse, in a hand for sure much rubbed, has a remarkable place in his left fore foot, occasioned by treading on a glass bottle near the head of the horse; nine years old, has rather a dull heavy look and a little inclined to stumble. Whoever will deliver the above described horse to me, living on Shockoe Hill, opposite the governor's, shall receive the above reward. W. D. WREN. May 3. epy.
VIRGINIA. At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond the 23rd day of March one thousand eight hundred and five—
VIRGINIA. At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond the 23rd day of March one thousand eight hundred and five—
Between James Brown Plaintiff And Edward Dudley, Mary Payne, Aaron Fontaine and John Hancock, Defendants. THE defendants Mary Payne, Aaron Fontaine and John Hancock, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper 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, P. TINSLEY, C. C. April 25.—ep2m. W. R.
Between James Brown Plaintiff And Edward Dudley, Mary Payne, Aaron Fontaine and John Hancock, Defendants. THE defendants Mary Payne, Aaron Fontaine and John Hancock, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper 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, P. TINSLEY, C. C. April 25.—ep2m. W. R.
FISHER & LESUEUR, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, viz:
FISHER & LESUEUR, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, viz:
  Muscovado Sugar  Pepper, Pimento, Cloves    Best Green Coffee  Nutmegs, Mace and    Double and single refined  Cassia    Loaf Sugar  Molasses, Brimstone, Al-    Retail Molasses and Treacle  um, and Coppers    Old Antigua, Jamaica,  Spanish & Bengal Indigo    Samoa Cruz, St. Kitts  Spermaceti Oil    and N. E. Run  Colouring    Old Cognac Brandy  Pickled Salmon and Cod    Holland Gin  Fish    Madeira, Port, Sherry,  New-York Candles and    Tenerife and Malaga  Soap    Wine  Gun Powder    Bottled Port and Claret  Patent Shot from 1 to 8    Caldwell, Frater & Co's  Thomas Leiper's Snuff    Superfine Chocolate  Maccaba    Young Hyson, Souchong,  Porter Corks    Imperial, and a few can-  Gin Cakes    isters containing 1 lb.  Demijohns    Gun-powder Tea  Gin & pint Do    Scotch Barley  Plain & cut    Fresh Oil and Olives  Pint & quart    Basket Salt  Cut Jelly Do    Fresh Mustard  China Row    Spanish Segars  to 6 qu    Martineque, Noyau and  Tea and    Bordeaux Cordial,  do    Box Raisins & Almonds  Pacem    Race & ground Ginger  Ginger  
  Muscovado Sugar  Pepper, Pimento, Cloves    Best Green Coffee  Nutmegs, Mace and    Double and single refined  Cassia    Loaf Sugar  Molasses, Brimstone, Al-    Retail Molasses and Treacle  um, and Coppers    Old Antigua, Jamaica,  Spanish & Bengal Indigo    Samoa Cruz, St. Kitts  Spermaceti Oil    and N. E. Run  Colouring    Old Cognac Brandy  Pickled Salmon and Cod    Holland Gin  Fish    Madeira, Port, Sherry,  New-York Candles and    Tenerife and Malaga  Soap    Wine  Gun Powder    Bottled Port and Claret  Patent Shot from 1 to 8    Caldwell, Frater & Co's  Thomas Leiper's Snuff    Superfine Chocolate  Maccaba    Young Hyson, Souchong,  Porter Corks    Imperial, and a few can-  Gin Cakes    isters containing 1 lb.  Demijohns    Gun-powder Tea  Gin & pint Do    Scotch Barley  Plain & cut    Fresh Oil and Olives  Pint & quart    Basket Salt  Cut Jelly Do    Fresh Mustard  China Row    Spanish Segars  to 6 qu    Martineque, Noyau and  Tea and    Bordeaux Cordial,  do    Box Raisins & Almonds  Pacem    Race & ground Ginger  Ginger  
GERMAN OSNABURGH All of which were from Fisher, and will be sold at moderate terms.
GERMAN OSNABURGH All of which were from Fisher, and will be sold at moderate terms.

LAW REPORT. Circuit Court of the United States, Philadelphia, April 18, 1805. CALBRAITH vs. GRACIE. This was an action brought on a policy of Insurance on Goods on board the brig Carolina, at and from Havana to Carthagena, and at and from thence to Philadelphia, with liberty to touch at Leguira and one or more ports on the Spanish Main and in the West-Indies. The property warranted American, with a proviso, that if the same should be called in question, it should be sufficient on the part of the assured, to prove, in any court in the United States, that the property was American. It appeared that the vessel was purchased in Philadelphia by American citizens—went to New-Orleans, with an American Register; that she appeared at sea with American, but in port with Spanish papers, had a Spanish permit—purchased a cargo of flour in Havana, and there procured a Spanish, named Hernandez, to go Supercargo to Carthagena, and to receive a third of the net proceeds of sales but no commissions. At Havana the Carolina was chartered, one third by Hernandez and Cuesta (Spaniards) and the other two thirds by Americans. The charter party bore date the 23d of March, and the order to insure was given on the 12th of May, 1795. The bill of lading expressed the cargo to be on account of James Calbraith & Co. and Robert Meade. On the 14th of May, 1795, insurance was effected.—On the 11th of May the Carolina was captured by the French privateer National Razor, and on the 25th re-taken by the English fch'r. Muquito and carried into New-Orleans—there the cargo was claimed by Hernandez as Spanish property, who demanded restoration on payment of salvage—but the Carolina and cargo were condemned by the Court of Vice-Admiralty.
LAW REPORT. Circuit Court of the United States, Philadelphia, April 18, 1805. CALBRAITH vs. GRACIE. This was an action brought on a policy of Insurance on Goods on board the brig Carolina, at and from Havana to Carthagena, and at and from thence to Philadelphia, with liberty to touch at Leguira and one or more ports on the Spanish Main and in the West-Indies. The property warranted American, with a proviso, that if the same should be called in question, it should be sufficient on the part of the assured, to prove, in any court in the United States, that the property was American. It appeared that the vessel was purchased in Philadelphia by American citizens—went to New-Orleans, with an American Register; that she appeared at sea with American, but in port with Spanish papers, had a Spanish permit—purchased a cargo of flour in Havana, and there procured a Spanish, named Hernandez, to go Supercargo to Carthagena, and to receive a third of the net proceeds of sales but no commissions. At Havana the Carolina was chartered, one third by Hernandez and Cuesta (Spaniards) and the other two thirds by Americans. The charter party bore date the 23d of March, and the order to insure was given on the 12th of May, 1795. The bill of lading expressed the cargo to be on account of James Calbraith & Co. and Robert Meade. On the 14th of May, 1795, insurance was effected.—On the 11th of May the Carolina was captured by the French privateer National Razor, and on the 25th re-taken by the English fch'r. Muquito and carried into New-Orleans—there the cargo was claimed by Hernandez as Spanish property, who demanded restoration on payment of salvage—but the Carolina and cargo were condemned by the Court of Vice-Admiralty.
MESSRS. HEATLY and INGERSOLL , for the plaintiff, contended, that it was necessary to employ a Spaniard in this kind of trade, which must have been known to the insurer, as it was well understood, generally; that Hernandez was not a general agent, but a special agent limited to particular purposes, and that he could bind only for the purpose for which he was agent—that his claim, whether from ignorance or not, was of no consequence to the plaintiffs—that the underwriters were not to be discharged by merely taking this man on board—that the principle was the same, whether Hernandez was to have a commission, or in lieu of it, a portion of the cargo.
MESSRS. HEATLY and INGERSOLL , for the plaintiff, contended, that it was necessary to employ a Spaniard in this kind of trade, which must have been known to the insurer, as it was well understood, generally; that Hernandez was not a general agent, but a special agent limited to particular purposes, and that he could bind only for the purpose for which he was agent—that his claim, whether from ignorance or not, was of no consequence to the plaintiffs—that the underwriters were not to be discharged by merely taking this man on board—that the principle was the same, whether Hernandez was to have a commission, or in lieu of it, a portion of the cargo.
MESSRS. CHANCEY and RAWLE , for the defendant, contended that the brig's carrying double papers was an infringement of the warranty and a discharge of the underwriters; but more especially as Hernandez swore before the British Court, in support of his claim, that the property was Spanish—the plaintiffs themselves claim only two thirds, allowing one third to have been in Cuesta and Hernandez. Spain and France were at war—America neutral—why perjure himself as Hernandez the plaintiffs' agent did, and swear the property Spanish, which was ensuring condemnation, when that might have been avoided by claiming as American?
MESSRS. CHANCEY and RAWLE , for the defendant, contended that the brig's carrying double papers was an infringement of the warranty and a discharge of the underwriters; but more especially as Hernandez swore before the British Court, in support of his claim, that the property was Spanish—the plaintiffs themselves claim only two thirds, allowing one third to have been in Cuesta and Hernandez. Spain and France were at war—America neutral—why perjure himself as Hernandez the plaintiffs' agent did, and swear the property Spanish, which was ensuring condemnation, when that might have been avoided by claiming as American?
His honor Judge WASHINGTON observed in his charge, that all commercial questions were important but not difficult—it is necessary to follow established decisions, in order that our may be respected abroad, commerce being the chain of connection between the U. States respectively and between them and the rest of the world. Hernandez and Cuesta were one third concerned by the charter party—at the time of the warranty given to the insurer that the property was American, it was traversing the ocean as Spanish—to the defendant's objection that the insurer should have been acquainted with the double papers, the plaintiffs reply the trade was notorious—but no proof has been given of the course of this trade. If, as the plaintiffs urge, they had a special permission to carry on this trade, where was the occasion for taking Hernandez as Supercargo? The difference between a representation by an assured to an underwriter and a warranty is that any deviation from the first must be material, but the second is a condition precedent, literally to be complied with; this warranty imports the property to be neutral—that it shall continue so—that that shall have all the particular documents necessary to the American and neutral character. The cause turns on this point—the plaintiffs have stipulated that the property is American and neutral, and that they will do no act nothing to secure those characters. What necessity for the warranty as neutral unless the vessel is to be navigated as such? What signifies the warranty if it is never to be neutral? When the Carolina was met by the French privateer, she should have produced American papers. As a Judge I must say, she would have been discharged had she done so, because it would have been right—when carried into New-Orleans she should have been claimed as American, but as if said, they swore themselves Spanish. Can it be said that this was compliance with the warranty? Could any thing be a more open violation of it? It is said Hernandez was not a general agent—why did not the capt. claim as American? He violated his duty in not claiming. But Hernandez was most undoubtedly the agent. And his honour declared that the plaintiff had violated his warranty and that his opinion was he could not recover.
His honor Judge WASHINGTON observed in his charge, that all commercial questions were important but not difficult—it is necessary to follow established decisions, in order that our may be respected abroad, commerce being the chain of connection between the U. States respectively and between them and the rest of the world. Hernandez and Cuesta were one third concerned by the charter party—at the time of the warranty given to the insurer that the property was American, it was traversing the ocean as Spanish—to the defendant's objection that the insurer should have been acquainted with the double papers, the plaintiffs reply the trade was notorious—but no proof has been given of the course of this trade. If, as the plaintiffs urge, they had a special permission to carry on this trade, where was the occasion for taking Hernandez as Supercargo? The difference between a representation by an assured to an underwriter and a warranty is that any deviation from the first must be material, but the second is a condition precedent, literally to be complied with; this warranty imports the property to be neutral—that it shall continue so—that that shall have all the particular documents necessary to the American and neutral character. The cause turns on this point—the plaintiffs have stipulated that the property is American and neutral, and that they will do no act nothing to secure those characters. What necessity for the warranty as neutral unless the vessel is to be navigated as such? What signifies the warranty if it is never to be neutral? When the Carolina was met by the French privateer, she should have produced American papers. As a Judge I must say, she would have been discharged had she done so, because it would have been right—when carried into New-Orleans she should have been claimed as American, but as if said, they swore themselves Spanish. Can it be said that this was compliance with the warranty? Could any thing be a more open violation of it? It is said Hernandez was not a general agent—why did not the capt. claim as American? He violated his duty in not claiming. But Hernandez was most undoubtedly the agent. And his honour declared that the plaintiff had violated his warranty and that his opinion was he could not recover.
The jury found for the Defendant.
The jury found for the Defendant.
PORTRAIT OF ERSKINE. (BY MR. AUSTIN.)
PORTRAIT OF ERSKINE. (BY MR. AUSTIN.)
Erskine, Gibbs, and Garrow, are the three most powerful speakers in the courts of law. The person of Erskine is slender; his height not exceeding the common size; his complexion sallow; his hair dark; his face oval and a little emaciated; the lower part of his forehead prominent, yet gradually retreating; his eye brownish, a little perplexed, seated near his eyes, which are hazel, open and conciliatory; his nose narrow between the eyes, yet perfectly congenial, neither too large nor too small; his mouth gently closed, seeming ready to await the dictates of his tongue, yet not large enough to give his eloquence its full tone; his lips thin, meeting in union, and, when irritated, rather inclined to retreat from project; his chin gently retreating, which, in conjunction with his forehead, bespeaks the man firm, yet modest; his countenance, when in a state of repose, reflecting; but, when he speaks, his gestures rhetoric; his looks, persuasion; his eloquence: in the glow of animation, convinced, he is pure intelligence; by-road to conviction, he trips all its surrounding circumstances, and owns position; true to nature, to the eye, and buries in oblivion particular. Both judge & matter whole, or what the other are concerned, it is still the same. Of all causes which seem to involve the cause, there is no distinction.
Erskine, Gibbs, and Garrow, are the three most powerful speakers in the courts of law. The person of Erskine is slender; his height not exceeding the common size; his complexion sallow; his hair dark; his face oval and a little emaciated; the lower part of his forehead prominent, yet gradually retreating; his eye brownish, a little perplexed, seated near his eyes, which are hazel, open and conciliatory; his nose narrow between the eyes, yet perfectly congenial, neither too large nor too small; his mouth gently closed, seeming ready to await the dictates of his tongue, yet not large enough to give his eloquence its full tone; his lips thin, meeting in union, and, when irritated, rather inclined to retreat from project; his chin gently retreating, which, in conjunction with his forehead, bespeaks the man firm, yet modest; his countenance, when in a state of repose, reflecting; but, when he speaks, his gestures rhetoric; his looks, persuasion; his eloquence: in the glow of animation, convinced, he is pure intelligence; by-road to conviction, he trips all its surrounding circumstances, and owns position; true to nature, to the eye, and buries in oblivion particular. Both judge & matter whole, or what the other are concerned, it is still the same. Of all causes which seem to involve the cause, there is no distinction.
now between the great and the little, every thing but the point in question is forgotten; Erskine and his cause are sovereign over all. Now flows the fountain of justice, now are explored the recesses of iniquity, now are the deep foundations of fraud broken up. His eloquence becomes a torrent which sweeps away every mound which art or subterfuge had raised; no longer has the law a single hard feature; no perplexities, no uncertainties, no idle evasions! Saturnian Jove defends, with his equal scales; cunning retires in shame; oppression lets go its victim; and innocence is seated on the throne of equity. At length, Erskine himself, by degrees, is forgotten and forgets himself; he rises to an effort not his own, and sinks under superior feelings, while the judge and jury, convinced even to enthusiasm, are enthusiastic, are impatient to withhold the verdict.
now between the great and the little, every thing but the point in question is forgotten; Erskine and his cause are sovereign over all. Now flows the fountain of justice, now are explored the recesses of iniquity, now are the deep foundations of fraud broken up. His eloquence becomes a torrent which sweeps away every mound which art or subterfuge had raised; no longer has the law a single hard feature; no perplexities, no uncertainties, no idle evasions! Saturnian Jove defends, with his equal scales; cunning retires in shame; oppression lets go its victim; and innocence is seated on the throne of equity. At length, Erskine himself, by degrees, is forgotten and forgets himself; he rises to an effort not his own, and sinks under superior feelings, while the judge and jury, convinced even to enthusiasm, are enthusiastic, are impatient to withhold the verdict.
Erskine will suffer nothing on being examined as a man; his profession does not deface his original features of greatness. When engaged in a weak or unjust cause, he never sacrifices his hardihood of honor to the views of his client. He says all that ought to be said; yet never commits his own dignity by urging a corrupt principle. You see nothing of the attorney, Erskine is a counsellor; you see no part of petty advantage, Erskine is a gentleman. He is serious, or witty, at pleasure, and, when the occasion offers, and he is disposed to defend, he can like Roscius, turn off a case in pantomime. Among the thousand actions which are presented him, some appear, on trial to have originated in mirth, and others in impudence; this Proteus is ready in a moment to throw off the professional bulk, and tread the cock.
Erskine will suffer nothing on being examined as a man; his profession does not deface his original features of greatness. When engaged in a weak or unjust cause, he never sacrifices his hardihood of honor to the views of his client. He says all that ought to be said; yet never commits his own dignity by urging a corrupt principle. You see nothing of the attorney, Erskine is a counsellor; you see no part of petty advantage, Erskine is a gentleman. He is serious, or witty, at pleasure, and, when the occasion offers, and he is disposed to defend, he can like Roscius, turn off a case in pantomime. Among the thousand actions which are presented him, some appear, on trial to have originated in mirth, and others in impudence; this Proteus is ready in a moment to throw off the professional bulk, and tread the cock.
I have followed Erskine to the House of Commons, forming to my mind the attitude of a man, treading empires under his feet, and holding in his hands the destinies of the world. If, in a petty court of law, he could move heaven in behalf of a poor orphan, or an oppressed widow, surely, in presence of the British parliament, when the fate of nations is depending, the front of opposition must cower beneath his frowns, or follow in the wake of his triumphant path. But the moment he enters parliament he disappears. He is only one among five hundred. An Arab would never kill Erskine, unless he caught him in his gown, band, and wig; with these he seems to put off his whole virtue. As a statesman Erskine is nothing. I do not say he is a great man in a little room; but Erskine, addressing twelve men, in a court of law, and in the British parliament, addressing the speaker in behalf of the nation, is not the same man. He commences, indeed, on a broad foundation, but ascends, like a pyramid, and either produces an abortion, or attains to the point, and terminates where he should have begun. In parliament, he discovers nothing of that copious precision, that ascending order, that captivating fluency, that earnest conviction, which, at the bar, stamp him Erskine. In parliament, he labors with a harrow through the impediments of politics; now it catches hold of Pitt, then it interferes with a straggling limb of Hawkesbury, now it tears away the skirts of Addington, presently it is to be lifted over the body of Windham. He concludes, and the impression which he made is already effaced.
I have followed Erskine to the House of Commons, forming to my mind the attitude of a man, treading empires under his feet, and holding in his hands the destinies of the world. If, in a petty court of law, he could move heaven in behalf of a poor orphan, or an oppressed widow, surely, in presence of the British parliament, when the fate of nations is depending, the front of opposition must cower beneath his frowns, or follow in the wake of his triumphant path. But the moment he enters parliament he disappears. He is only one among five hundred. An Arab would never kill Erskine, unless he caught him in his gown, band, and wig; with these he seems to put off his whole virtue. As a statesman Erskine is nothing. I do not say he is a great man in a little room; but Erskine, addressing twelve men, in a court of law, and in the British parliament, addressing the speaker in behalf of the nation, is not the same man. He commences, indeed, on a broad foundation, but ascends, like a pyramid, and either produces an abortion, or attains to the point, and terminates where he should have begun. In parliament, he discovers nothing of that copious precision, that ascending order, that captivating fluency, that earnest conviction, which, at the bar, stamp him Erskine. In parliament, he labors with a harrow through the impediments of politics; now it catches hold of Pitt, then it interferes with a straggling limb of Hawkesbury, now it tears away the skirts of Addington, presently it is to be lifted over the body of Windham. He concludes, and the impression which he made is already effaced.
* The English lawyers are dressed when in court in a black gown, band and tie wig.
* The English lawyers are dressed when in court in a black gown, band and tie wig.
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER. A DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND AND CITY OF MALTA. By Citizen Robert, chief Physician to the Military Hospital of Malta.
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER. A DESCRIPTION OF THE ISLAND AND CITY OF MALTA. By Citizen Robert, chief Physician to the Military Hospital of Malta.
MALTA is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean, between Barbary and Sicily, in latitude 35, 30, longitude 32, 30. This island, which has for its basis a calcareous rock, contains, according to several travellers, nothing interesting to the natural historian, except a few fossils. Its figure is irregular, composed of small valleys, defiles, and hills; and may be represented as a plain inclining from the south west to the north east, so that the calcareous strata, of which it is entirely composed, are very nearly parallel to each other, rising towards the south east, where they form the declivities nearly two hundred toises above the level of the sea. A chain of low mountains, running from south east to north west, divides the island through the middle, so that only one half of the country can be seen from the city. Malta is seven leagues in length, three in breadth, and twenty one in circumference.
MALTA is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean, between Barbary and Sicily, in latitude 35, 30, longitude 32, 30. This island, which has for its basis a calcareous rock, contains, according to several travellers, nothing interesting to the natural historian, except a few fossils. Its figure is irregular, composed of small valleys, defiles, and hills; and may be represented as a plain inclining from the south west to the north east, so that the calcareous strata, of which it is entirely composed, are very nearly parallel to each other, rising towards the south east, where they form the declivities nearly two hundred toises above the level of the sea. A chain of low mountains, running from south east to north west, divides the island through the middle, so that only one half of the country can be seen from the city. Malta is seven leagues in length, three in breadth, and twenty one in circumference.
The city is situated to the north east of the island, on the borders of the sea, and is divided into the eastern and western city. The last is called Valette, from the name of its founder; it is built on a peninsula between two spacious harbors; to the south east is found the large port, and to the north east that of Marimuchet. The eastern city is divided into parallel portions, the one called Burmola, and the other Tona, which are also situated betwixt two large ports contiguous to the great harbor, which they cut perpendicularly. These natural harbors afford a safe shelter to vessels navigating the Mediterranean, and appear to be so conveniently formed as in no event to admit of any improvement from the interference of art.
The city is situated to the north east of the island, on the borders of the sea, and is divided into the eastern and western city. The last is called Valette, from the name of its founder; it is built on a peninsula between two spacious harbors; to the south east is found the large port, and to the north east that of Marimuchet. The eastern city is divided into parallel portions, the one called Burmola, and the other Tona, which are also situated betwixt two large ports contiguous to the great harbor, which they cut perpendicularly. These natural harbors afford a safe shelter to vessels navigating the Mediterranean, and appear to be so conveniently formed as in no event to admit of any improvement from the interference of art.
The city of Valette, although built upon regular or broken ground, is nevertheless extremely handsome. The houses are low; they have all one or more balconies, and a terrace walking on; the apartments are large, commodious, and well lighted, and the ceilings are extremely lofty. The streets are wide, with commodious paths on each side; they are paved with flat square stones, and so free from mud, that during winter the feet remain perfectly dry. The four principal streets run in a parallel direction from north east to south west. Under each street is a canal, which carries off all filth into the sea, and another by which are conducted into each house, the waters that are brought from the country, by means of an aqueduct well deserving the notice of travellers.
The city of Valette, although built upon regular or broken ground, is nevertheless extremely handsome. The houses are low; they have all one or more balconies, and a terrace walking on; the apartments are large, commodious, and well lighted, and the ceilings are extremely lofty. The streets are wide, with commodious paths on each side; they are paved with flat square stones, and so free from mud, that during winter the feet remain perfectly dry. The four principal streets run in a parallel direction from north east to south west. Under each street is a canal, which carries off all filth into the sea, and another by which are conducted into each house, the waters that are brought from the country, by means of an aqueduct well deserving the notice of travellers.
It is one of the strongest cities in the world, being built on a very high rock, and so fortified by nature as not to require the assistance of art; the ditches are extremely large, and have been dug in the solid rock. It is not concealed, or buried under the fortifications, like the greatest number of fortified cities; the houses are fully exposed to view, and the air every where circulates freely; the ramparts afford a delightful prospect as they command a view both of the sea and the country.
It is one of the strongest cities in the world, being built on a very high rock, and so fortified by nature as not to require the assistance of art; the ditches are extremely large, and have been dug in the solid rock. It is not concealed, or buried under the fortifications, like the greatest number of fortified cities; the houses are fully exposed to view, and the air every where circulates freely; the ramparts afford a delightful prospect as they command a view both of the sea and the country.
The works proceed from the side of the country including La Floriana, a small village that may with propriety be termed the suburbs of Malta; its streets are well lighted, and the whole it is extremely salubrious.
The works proceed from the side of the country including La Floriana, a small village that may with propriety be termed the suburbs of Malta; its streets are well lighted, and the whole it is extremely salubrious.
The eastern city forms a very inclined plane, from the east to the west; it is far from possessing the same salubrity as the western city; the houses are more concealed by the ramparts, the streets are narrow, ill paved, and ill lighted, and few of them are well supplied with water but what is collected in cisterns.
The eastern city forms a very inclined plane, from the east to the west; it is far from possessing the same salubrity as the western city; the houses are more concealed by the ramparts, the streets are narrow, ill paved, and ill lighted, and few of them are well supplied with water but what is collected in cisterns.
The great number of gardens scattered thro' Malta, particularly in Floriana and the gardens
The great number of gardens scattered thro' Malta, particularly in Floriana and the gardens
the east, not only greatly adds to its beauty, but tends to preserve the air in a state of salubrity. The greatest part of the country is planted with cotton, which is protected from the vicissitudes of the weather, by walls of above five or six feet high, placed at a small distance from each other. The grain produced on the island is scarcely sufficient to subsist the inhabitants during three months; but there is in the city of Valette an establishment, called the University, on which they depend for a supply, and from which they are obliged to purchase it. The grain which is imported, is laid up in pits hollowed out of the rock, in the form of truncated cones hermetically closed, where it can be preserved several years; and there is usually contained in these stores a sufficient quantity for one year's consumption. The soil, which has been mostly brought from Sicily, is very fertile during the spring and autumn, but in summer it becomes dry, arid, and sterile. The French soldiers, however, during the blockade, afforded a proof to the native, what may be done on such a soil by judicious culture, as during the greatest heats of summer, they raised every species of leguminous plants and other vegetables.
the east, not only greatly adds to its beauty, but tends to preserve the air in a state of salubrity. The greatest part of the country is planted with cotton, which is protected from the vicissitudes of the weather, by walls of above five or six feet high, placed at a small distance from each other. The grain produced on the island is scarcely sufficient to subsist the inhabitants during three months; but there is in the city of Valette an establishment, called the University, on which they depend for a supply, and from which they are obliged to purchase it. The grain which is imported, is laid up in pits hollowed out of the rock, in the form of truncated cones hermetically closed, where it can be preserved several years; and there is usually contained in these stores a sufficient quantity for one year's consumption. The soil, which has been mostly brought from Sicily, is very fertile during the spring and autumn, but in summer it becomes dry, arid, and sterile. The French soldiers, however, during the blockade, afforded a proof to the native, what may be done on such a soil by judicious culture, as during the greatest heats of summer, they raised every species of leguminous plants and other vegetables.
These artificial gardens produce the same fruits and vegetables as those of the country; we found in them abundance of cauliflower, water-melons, and every species of grape, but not in a sufficient quantity to be converted into wine. The most common trees are the orange, the citron, the fig, the pomegranate, the peach and apricot; we also sometimes observed pear, apple, cherry, and walnut trees. The fruits of all these trees are of the very best qualities. There are also, principally in the Cotone, some fields sown with wheat, barley and cotton.
These artificial gardens produce the same fruits and vegetables as those of the country; we found in them abundance of cauliflower, water-melons, and every species of grape, but not in a sufficient quantity to be converted into wine. The most common trees are the orange, the citron, the fig, the pomegranate, the peach and apricot; we also sometimes observed pear, apple, cherry, and walnut trees. The fruits of all these trees are of the very best qualities. There are also, principally in the Cotone, some fields sown with wheat, barley and cotton.
The Botanical Garden might easily be rendered very valuable in Malta, as nothing more is necessary, in order to naturalise the different plants, which grow in the four quarters of the globe, but to expose such as flourish under the line to the most intense heat of the sun, and carefully to protect from its influence those that are indigenous in colder countries.
The Botanical Garden might easily be rendered very valuable in Malta, as nothing more is necessary, in order to naturalise the different plants, which grow in the four quarters of the globe, but to expose such as flourish under the line to the most intense heat of the sun, and carefully to protect from its influence those that are indigenous in colder countries.
In this inclosure they already cultivate most of the plants used in medicine, and among others squill, and the fungus melitensis , of such boasted efficacy in hæmorrhages.
In this inclosure they already cultivate most of the plants used in medicine, and among others squill, and the fungus melitensis , of such boasted efficacy in hæmorrhages.
The hog is the most common animal in this city, and also the dog, a great number of which the traveller encounters in every street; hence the Italian proverb, Almezzo del giorno non fede nelle strade che Brancisi, cani, o porci : At mid-day nothing is to be seen in the streets but Frenchmen, dogs, and hogs. Horses are very rare in this island; as beasts of burden, asses or mules are mostly employed, which are exceedingly hardy, and of a very large size; goats are also numerous, but there are few black cattle; the ox is brought either from Barbary or Sicily, and is fattened with the seed of the cotton, which renders the flesh delicate. The poultry consists mostly of hens, and a great abundance of pigeons; game is exquisite and very plentiful, particularly at the time of their passage; rabbits abound in the island.
The hog is the most common animal in this city, and also the dog, a great number of which the traveller encounters in every street; hence the Italian proverb, Almezzo del giorno non fede nelle strade che Brancisi, cani, o porci : At mid-day nothing is to be seen in the streets but Frenchmen, dogs, and hogs. Horses are very rare in this island; as beasts of burden, asses or mules are mostly employed, which are exceedingly hardy, and of a very large size; goats are also numerous, but there are few black cattle; the ox is brought either from Barbary or Sicily, and is fattened with the seed of the cotton, which renders the flesh delicate. The poultry consists mostly of hens, and a great abundance of pigeons; game is exquisite and very plentiful, particularly at the time of their passage; rabbits abound in the island.
Malta is well supplied with a great variety of fish. The insects are numerous, and the ants and mites prove extremely troublesome during the summer. Lizards are observed in great numbers, but they are perfectly harmless, and all kinds of reptiles, such as the serpent, are very numerous on the island. The influence produced by the state of the atmosphere on the life, the health, or the diseases of mankind, is generally acknowledged. At Malta the qualities of the air vary according as the wind proceeds from different points of the compass; and as it frequently changes several times a day, an almost continual variation of temperature is thus produced. The north winds are always cold, and those from the south warm; it is somewhat singular that when the north or north west winds prevail during the night, their force is diminished during the day, whilst on the contrary, the south wind becomes sensibly increased at that period. The winds from the north west are colder and more pure, because they blow over a large extent of sea, than those from the west, which touch a little on the African coast. The north west is sufficiently pure from traversing Italy & Sicily, where vegetation is abundant, as well as that from the north east and east, which blows over a considerable space of sea. The south and south east winds, are the most unwholesome, and the least pure, as they pass over the continent of Africa; and the strait, which separates this burning and arid country from Malta is not sufficiently broad to produce in them any amelioration in their course.
Malta is well supplied with a great variety of fish. The insects are numerous, and the ants and mites prove extremely troublesome during the summer. Lizards are observed in great numbers, but they are perfectly harmless, and all kinds of reptiles, such as the serpent, are very numerous on the island. The influence produced by the state of the atmosphere on the life, the health, or the diseases of mankind, is generally acknowledged. At Malta the qualities of the air vary according as the wind proceeds from different points of the compass; and as it frequently changes several times a day, an almost continual variation of temperature is thus produced. The north winds are always cold, and those from the south warm; it is somewhat singular that when the north or north west winds prevail during the night, their force is diminished during the day, whilst on the contrary, the south wind becomes sensibly increased at that period. The winds from the north west are colder and more pure, because they blow over a large extent of sea, than those from the west, which touch a little on the African coast. The north west is sufficiently pure from traversing Italy & Sicily, where vegetation is abundant, as well as that from the north east and east, which blows over a considerable space of sea. The south and south east winds, are the most unwholesome, and the least pure, as they pass over the continent of Africa; and the strait, which separates this burning and arid country from Malta is not sufficiently broad to produce in them any amelioration in their course.
MOREAU. A late London paper contains an article fly Moreau and Bonaparte compared, which written in an extremely prejudiced and unindulgent style with respect to the latter; but continues the following character of Moreau.
MOREAU. A late London paper contains an article fly Moreau and Bonaparte compared, which written in an extremely prejudiced and unindulgent style with respect to the latter; but continues the following character of Moreau.
Nat. Int. The writer of this has been Moreau's prisoner and guest; has associated with him in guard, at Paris and Groslon; has been at his military parade, when attended by all his generals, aids-de-camp, and officers; and at his table, when surrounded by elegance, beauty, & fashion; he has seen him in his camps on the Rhine and the Danube, at his balls and routs at Strasburg and Paris; and he has always found him the same amiable, agreeable, modest, and unassuming man; although, at all times, in all places, and in all companies, a military enthusiast, whether in the society of ladies, or in a circle of officers, at the head of his table, or at the head of his army, leading his soldiers to battle, or handing a lady to dance; but so lively, amusing, and intermixed with anecdotes in his conversation, that even French coquets have listened to it in preference to the flattery of their gallants.
Nat. Int. The writer of this has been Moreau's prisoner and guest; has associated with him in guard, at Paris and Groslon; has been at his military parade, when attended by all his generals, aids-de-camp, and officers; and at his table, when surrounded by elegance, beauty, & fashion; he has seen him in his camps on the Rhine and the Danube, at his balls and routs at Strasburg and Paris; and he has always found him the same amiable, agreeable, modest, and unassuming man; although, at all times, in all places, and in all companies, a military enthusiast, whether in the society of ladies, or in a circle of officers, at the head of his table, or at the head of his army, leading his soldiers to battle, or handing a lady to dance; but so lively, amusing, and intermixed with anecdotes in his conversation, that even French coquets have listened to it in preference to the flattery of their gallants.
It is impossible for any person of education to be in Moreau's company half an hour without considering him a great military character, whose thoughts and words are those of an officer of eminent talents, and much experience, and whose only passion is military glory.
It is impossible for any person of education to be in Moreau's company half an hour without considering him a great military character, whose thoughts and words are those of an officer of eminent talents, and much experience, and whose only passion is military glory.
To an open and pleasing countenance, he unites soft and insinuating manners; and to the frankness of the soldier, he joins the becoming ease of the courtier, without the licentiousness of the one, or the vices of the other. Frenchmen allow him the liberal good nature of a Turken, to whom he is compared for his able tactics; and the vigor and patriotism of Henry IV. whom he resembles as a skillful warrior. They say that in his attacks he is a Gustavus Adolphus and a Conde, and in his retreats a Xenophon and a Belleisle.
To an open and pleasing countenance, he unites soft and insinuating manners; and to the frankness of the soldier, he joins the becoming ease of the courtier, without the licentiousness of the one, or the vices of the other. Frenchmen allow him the liberal good nature of a Turken, to whom he is compared for his able tactics; and the vigor and patriotism of Henry IV. whom he resembles as a skillful warrior. They say that in his attacks he is a Gustavus Adolphus and a Conde, and in his retreats a Xenophon and a Belleisle.
All the reproach made against Moreau even by his enemies, is that he continued to serve the assassin of a father whom he dearly loved, and his ingratitude towards his friend Pichegru, whom he could not but greatly esteem; but it may be said, without fear of contradiction, or charge of partiality, that, with the single exception of Pichegru, Moreau is the first, the ablest, the purest, of all the French republican generals, and one to whom France is the most indebted, because Melsa lost the battle of Marengo, whereas Moreau gained the battle of Hohenlinden.
All the reproach made against Moreau even by his enemies, is that he continued to serve the assassin of a father whom he dearly loved, and his ingratitude towards his friend Pichegru, whom he could not but greatly esteem; but it may be said, without fear of contradiction, or charge of partiality, that, with the single exception of Pichegru, Moreau is the first, the ablest, the purest, of all the French republican generals, and one to whom France is the most indebted, because Melsa lost the battle of Marengo, whereas Moreau gained the battle of Hohenlinden.
Before Bonaparte left the city for Paris, on his journey to Brabant, he exiled all the gene-
Before Bonaparte left the city for Paris, on his journey to Brabant, he exiled all the gene-
ral not in employment at Paris as Moreau's estate is only twelve miles from that city, he comes there several times in the week, either to visit his friends, or to frequent the theatres; the Conscript dined not, however, insult Moreau with such a proceeding; he therefore invited him to an interview at Berthier's house. Bonaparte began the conversation by mentioning some complaints, although he at the same time insinuated his respect for Moreau as a general, and his esteem for him as a citizen. He told him he might command any place in his disposal, except that of a Consul. He offered to make him a duke, or hereditary sovereign of Parma and Piacenza, and in return he only demanded his friendship. Moreau's answer united to the frankness of the soldier the generosity of the patriot; he said, "he was the personal enemy of no man, but the irreconcilable foe of all men, either princes or fanatical cultes, who tyrannized over his countrymen; that in serving his country he had only done his duty, without any ambition for power or expectation of reward; and should foreigners again attack it, and he were certain that his endeavors should procure his countrymen that freedom for which they fought so many and bloody battles, he would again offer his services; but he would never draw his sword until he was convinced that his military talents would be of other use to his fellow citizens than solely to leave them the choice of tyrants;" and without waiting for an answer, he retired."
ral not in employment at Paris as Moreau's estate is only twelve miles from that city, he comes there several times in the week, either to visit his friends, or to frequent the theatres; the Conscript dined not, however, insult Moreau with such a proceeding; he therefore invited him to an interview at Berthier's house. Bonaparte began the conversation by mentioning some complaints, although he at the same time insinuated his respect for Moreau as a general, and his esteem for him as a citizen. He told him he might command any place in his disposal, except that of a Consul. He offered to make him a duke, or hereditary sovereign of Parma and Piacenza, and in return he only demanded his friendship. Moreau's answer united to the frankness of the soldier the generosity of the patriot; he said, "he was the personal enemy of no man, but the irreconcilable foe of all men, either princes or fanatical cultes, who tyrannized over his countrymen; that in serving his country he had only done his duty, without any ambition for power or expectation of reward; and should foreigners again attack it, and he were certain that his endeavors should procure his countrymen that freedom for which they fought so many and bloody battles, he would again offer his services; but he would never draw his sword until he was convinced that his military talents would be of other use to his fellow citizens than solely to leave them the choice of tyrants;" and without waiting for an answer, he retired."
By Authority.
By Authority.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT, Supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making an appropriation for carrying into effect the Convention between the United States of America, and his Britannic majesty."
AN ACT, Supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making an appropriation for carrying into effect the Convention between the United States of America, and his Britannic majesty."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorised to cause the last payment due under the Convention of the eighth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and two, between the United States of America, and his Britannic majesty, to be made in Great-Britain: Provided, that the same may be effected without any risk of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorised to cause the last payment due under the Convention of the eighth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and two, between the United States of America, and his Britannic majesty, to be made in Great-Britain: Provided, that the same may be effected without any risk of the United States.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate pro tem. March 3, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate pro tem. March 3, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT, To amend an act, entitled "An act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles, and also for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships or vessels, and for other purposes."
AN ACT, To amend an act, entitled "An act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles, and also for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships or vessels, and for other purposes."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the sixth section of the act, entitled "An act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles; and also for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships or vessels and for other purposes," shall not be deemed to operate upon unregistered ships or vessels owned by citizens of the United States, in those cases where such ship or vessel is in possession of a sea letter, or other regular document issued from a custom house of the United States, proving such ship or vessel to be American property: Provided however, that upon the entry of every such ship or vessel from any foreign port or place, if the same shall be at the port or place at which the owner, or any of the part owners reside, such owner or part owner or part owners shall make oath or affirmation, that the sea letter or other regular document possessed by such ship or vessel, contains the name or names of all the persons who are then owners of the said ship or vessel; or if any part of such ship or vessel has been sold or transferred since the date of such sea letter or document, that such is the case, and that no foreign subject or citizen hath, to the best of his knowledge and belief, any share, by way of trust, confidence or otherwise, in such ship or vessel. And if the owner or any part owner shall not reside at the port or place at which such ship or vessel shall enter, then the master or commander, shall make oath or affirmation to the like effect. And if the owner or part owner, where there is one, or the master or commander, where there is no owner, shall refuse to swear or affirm as aforesaid, such ship or vessel shall not be entitled to the privileges granted by this act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the sixth section of the act, entitled "An act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles; and also for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships or vessels and for other purposes," shall not be deemed to operate upon unregistered ships or vessels owned by citizens of the United States, in those cases where such ship or vessel is in possession of a sea letter, or other regular document issued from a custom house of the United States, proving such ship or vessel to be American property: Provided however, that upon the entry of every such ship or vessel from any foreign port or place, if the same shall be at the port or place at which the owner, or any of the part owners reside, such owner or part owner or part owners shall make oath or affirmation, that the sea letter or other regular document possessed by such ship or vessel, contains the name or names of all the persons who are then owners of the said ship or vessel; or if any part of such ship or vessel has been sold or transferred since the date of such sea letter or document, that such is the case, and that no foreign subject or citizen hath, to the best of his knowledge and belief, any share, by way of trust, confidence or otherwise, in such ship or vessel. And if the owner or any part owner shall not reside at the port or place at which such ship or vessel shall enter, then the master or commander, shall make oath or affirmation to the like effect. And if the owner or part owner, where there is one, or the master or commander, where there is no owner, shall refuse to swear or affirm as aforesaid, such ship or vessel shall not be entitled to the privileges granted by this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 3, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 3, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
LAND FOR SALE.
LAND FOR SALE.
A TRACT of about 850 acres, lying on James River, adjoining the town of Lynchburg; one hundred and forty of which is low ground, and said to be of the first quality; a considerable proportion of the high ground lies well, and well adapted to the culture of tobacco and grain. It has an excellent flax and rock fishery on it; a small apple orchard, a good dwelling house and convenient out-houses; a mill seat, supposed to be superior to any in that part of the country—the mill house would let within thirty-six poles of the river, on navigable water. Likely negroes would be received in part pay, and a generous price allowed for one or two blacksmiths that are under 36 years of age, and good workmen. For further particulars, apply to the subscriber, on the premises, or Mr. William Brown, merchant, in Lynchburg.
A TRACT of about 850 acres, lying on James River, adjoining the town of Lynchburg; one hundred and forty of which is low ground, and said to be of the first quality; a considerable proportion of the high ground lies well, and well adapted to the culture of tobacco and grain. It has an excellent flax and rock fishery on it; a small apple orchard, a good dwelling house and convenient out-houses; a mill seat, supposed to be superior to any in that part of the country—the mill house would let within thirty-six poles of the river, on navigable water. Likely negroes would be received in part pay, and a generous price allowed for one or two blacksmiths that are under 36 years of age, and good workmen. For further particulars, apply to the subscriber, on the premises, or Mr. William Brown, merchant, in Lynchburg.
LEWELLEN JONES. (epf)
LEWELLEN JONES. (epf)
THE subscriber wishes to sell the HOUSE & LOTS in Williamson, where he has resided the last year; there are four acres of ground, with a comfortable dwelling, and every necessary out-house; has new enclosures, is situated in an agreeable part of the city, and possesses the advantage of having excellent water on the spot. The terms are one thousand dollars.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the HOUSE & LOTS in Williamson, where he has resided the last year; there are four acres of ground, with a comfortable dwelling, and every necessary out-house; has new enclosures, is situated in an agreeable part of the city, and possesses the advantage of having excellent water on the spot. The terms are one thousand dollars.
WILLIAM McCANDLISH. Williamburg, March 12. (31&Law2am)
WILLIAM McCANDLISH. Williamburg, March 12. (31&Law2am)
BROKER'S OFFICE.
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE Subscriber has opened a Broker's Office, opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him, will be transacted with fidelity.
THE Subscriber has opened a Broker's Office, opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him, will be transacted with fidelity.
THOMAS NORVELL. H. has for sale—A FEW SHARES IN THE MANCHESTER TURNPIKE.
THOMAS NORVELL. H. has for sale—A FEW SHARES IN THE MANCHESTER TURNPIKE.
Also—Old State Certificates, bearing six per cent interest. March 12. tt
Also—Old State Certificates, bearing six per cent interest. March 12. tt
VALUABLE LANDS—FOR SALE.
VALUABLE LANDS—FOR SALE.
I WISH to sell a HALF SHARE in the Disfaut Swamp Company—also, SHARES in the Canal from Albemarle Sound, to Elizabeth river—Also, one third of three Tracts of LAND, lying on Nansamond river near Suffolk, the three tracts amounting in the whole, to about 1200 acres. Any person inclined to purchase, may be informed of the terms of sale by directing a letter to the subscriber, living near the post-office at Lindsay's store, Albemarle county.
I WISH to sell a HALF SHARE in the Disfaut Swamp Company—also, SHARES in the Canal from Albemarle Sound, to Elizabeth river—Also, one third of three Tracts of LAND, lying on Nansamond river near Suffolk, the three tracts amounting in the whole, to about 1200 acres. Any person inclined to purchase, may be informed of the terms of sale by directing a letter to the subscriber, living near the post-office at Lindsay's store, Albemarle county.
FRAS. WALKER. March 30.—(9am6m.)
FRAS. WALKER. March 30.—(9am6m.)
FOR LUBLIN, The Ship Cabinet , James Knoward, master; she has good accommodations, and will sail about the 10th of May. For passage only, apply to the Master on board, to D. Bedinger, Portsmouth, or to SOLOM. BEDINGER, Norfolk. April 26.—(cp2w)
FOR LUBLIN, The Ship Cabinet , James Knoward, master; she has good accommodations, and will sail about the 10th of May. For passage only, apply to the Master on board, to D. Bedinger, Portsmouth, or to SOLOM. BEDINGER, Norfolk. April 26.—(cp2w)
THE CELEBRATED WARM SPRINGS IN VIRGINIA.
THE CELEBRATED WARM SPRINGS IN VIRGINIA.
THE subscribers have taken a lease of ten years, of the highly celebrated MEDICINAL SPRINGS in the county of Bath, called the Warm Springs, so justly famed for their great cures and general relief in many complaints.
THE subscribers have taken a lease of ten years, of the highly celebrated MEDICINAL SPRINGS in the county of Bath, called the Warm Springs, so justly famed for their great cures and general relief in many complaints.
THEY are now preparing every necessary comfort and accommodation to suit the amusement of those who have health, (and to promote the recovery of those who want it,) and it is deemed necessary to make these things widely known, because complaints have heretofore been made against the entertainment which has been offered.
THEY are now preparing every necessary comfort and accommodation to suit the amusement of those who have health, (and to promote the recovery of those who want it,) and it is deemed necessary to make these things widely known, because complaints have heretofore been made against the entertainment which has been offered.
Preparations are made for at least one hundred constant boarders, besides transient guests, for the accommodation of which, the subscribers will make all possible exertions; and they flatter themselves, that those who may place confidence in this advertisement, will not find the final cause for regret or complaint.
Preparations are made for at least one hundred constant boarders, besides transient guests, for the accommodation of which, the subscribers will make all possible exertions; and they flatter themselves, that those who may place confidence in this advertisement, will not find the final cause for regret or complaint.
ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER. The editors of the National Intelligencer and Baltimore Federal Gazette, are requested to insert the above four times in their respective papers. March 28.—(ep6w.)
ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER. The editors of the National Intelligencer and Baltimore Federal Gazette, are requested to insert the above four times in their respective papers. March 28.—(ep6w.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
The subscriber desires to close his business in this place as soon as possible, is induced to offer for sale, the following valuable property, viz.
The subscriber desires to close his business in this place as soon as possible, is induced to offer for sale, the following valuable property, viz.
A CONVENIENT two story dwelling house, 24 feet square, having one room and a passage on the lower floor, two rooms on the second floor, and two good rooms in the garret, a cellar with plank floor, and divided into three apartments, one used for cooking; the yard included with a brick wall seven feet high, the whole in good repair. This tenement is situated near the Bell-Tavern, on the cross street leading to the Rock landing, and is insured in the Mutual Insurance company, against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid.
A CONVENIENT two story dwelling house, 24 feet square, having one room and a passage on the lower floor, two rooms on the second floor, and two good rooms in the garret, a cellar with plank floor, and divided into three apartments, one used for cooking; the yard included with a brick wall seven feet high, the whole in good repair. This tenement is situated near the Bell-Tavern, on the cross street leading to the Rock landing, and is insured in the Mutual Insurance company, against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid.
Eleven unimproved half-acre Lots, on Shoccoe-Hill, 600 acres Military land in Kanawha county, on the waters of Oldtown creek, a branch of Ohio river, being a grant made to George Mule, Adam Stevens, Andrew Lewis and others, in the year 1772.
Eleven unimproved half-acre Lots, on Shoccoe-Hill, 600 acres Military land in Kanawha county, on the waters of Oldtown creek, a branch of Ohio river, being a grant made to George Mule, Adam Stevens, Andrew Lewis and others, in the year 1772.
25 tracts of Land in Montgomery county, containing 32,172 acres, the whole patented in my name viz.
25 tracts of Land in Montgomery county, containing 32,172 acres, the whole patented in my name viz.
4000 acres surveyed 2d April, 1786 in Montgomery county, on Cole river.
4000 acres surveyed 2d April, 1786 in Montgomery county, on Cole river.
2050 acres surveyed 24th July, 1786 in same county, on 16 mile creek, adjoining the late General Washington's survey on Kanawha river.
2050 acres surveyed 24th July, 1786 in same county, on 16 mile creek, adjoining the late General Washington's survey on Kanawha river.
30624 acres surveyed 23d July, 1786, in same county, on Loop waters, waters of New-river.
30624 acres surveyed 23d July, 1786, in same county, on Loop waters, waters of New-river.
1000 acres surveyed 13th May, 1786 in same county, on the Ohio river.
1000 acres surveyed 13th May, 1786 in same county, on the Ohio river.
210 acres surveyed 5th April, 1786 in same county, south of a creek running into Cole river.
210 acres surveyed 5th April, 1786 in same county, south of a creek running into Cole river.
9138 acres surveyed 21st February, 1787 in same county, on Cole river.
9138 acres surveyed 21st February, 1787 in same county, on Cole river.
320 acres surveyed 2d February, 1787 in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Little Blue river.
320 acres surveyed 2d February, 1787 in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Little Blue river.
1800 acres surveyed 16th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of the fourth fork of Cole river, that heads against Guyandot.
1800 acres surveyed 16th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of the fourth fork of Cole river, that heads against Guyandot.
95 acres surveyed 16th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of Glade creek.
95 acres surveyed 16th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of Glade creek.
78 acres surveyed 8th Feb. 1787 in same county, on a branch emptying into Glade creek on the fourth side of the same, and about one mile above the ford of said creek.
78 acres surveyed 8th Feb. 1787 in same county, on a branch emptying into Glade creek on the fourth side of the same, and about one mile above the ford of said creek.
600 acres surveyed 10th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the north fork of Mud river, that heads against Guyandot.
600 acres surveyed 10th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the north fork of Mud river, that heads against Guyandot.
1500 acres surveyed 12th May, 1786 in same county, on Ohio river.
1500 acres surveyed 12th May, 1786 in same county, on Ohio river.
2000 acres surveyed 5th May, 1786 in same county, on the great Kanawha.
2000 acres surveyed 5th May, 1786 in same county, on the great Kanawha.
1000 acres surveyed 16th May, 1786 in same county and on ditto.
1000 acres surveyed 16th May, 1786 in same county and on ditto.
263 acres surveyed 8th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head of Glade creek.
263 acres surveyed 8th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head of Glade creek.
214 acres surveyed 7th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the waters of Glade creek, on the south side thereof.
214 acres surveyed 7th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the waters of Glade creek, on the south side thereof.
182 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the west end of Joe's ridge, and on the waters of Glade creek.
182 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the west end of Joe's ridge, and on the waters of Glade creek.
154 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county on Joe's ridge.
154 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county on Joe's ridge.
228 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county, on Joe's ridge, and the waters of Glade and Cooper's creek.
228 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county, on Joe's ridge, and the waters of Glade and Cooper's creek.
414 acres surveyed 22d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the second fork of Cole River, on the road crossing from Piney river to Guyandot.
414 acres surveyed 22d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the second fork of Cole River, on the road crossing from Piney river to Guyandot.
2000 acres surveyed 26th Feb. 1787 in same county, under the big pipe stem knob, and running down both sides of the creek.
2000 acres surveyed 26th Feb. 1787 in same county, under the big pipe stem knob, and running down both sides of the creek.
416 acres surveyed 4th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the waters of Coopers creek, and Joe's ridge.
416 acres surveyed 4th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the waters of Coopers creek, and Joe's ridge.
980 acres surveyed 3d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of Cooper's creek.
980 acres surveyed 3d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of Cooper's creek.
3338 acres surveyed 20th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the fourth fork of Cole river.
3338 acres surveyed 20th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the fourth fork of Cole river.
1345 acres surveyed 2d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of little blue river, about half a mile north from the White Oak creek.
1345 acres surveyed 2d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of little blue river, about half a mile north from the White Oak creek.
Three tracts of land in Monongalia county, patented in my name, viz.
Three tracts of land in Monongalia county, patented in my name, viz.
350 acres by survey 1st June, 1796 in Monongalia county, adjoining Matthew Richey's land, and the Randolph county line, on waters of Cheat river.
350 acres by survey 1st June, 1796 in Monongalia county, adjoining Matthew Richey's land, and the Randolph county line, on waters of Cheat river.
400 acres surveyed 20th October, 1797 in same county, adjoining lands of Abner Harper, above the mouth of White Day creek.
400 acres surveyed 20th October, 1797 in same county, adjoining lands of Abner Harper, above the mouth of White Day creek.
400 Acres surveyed 15th Nov. 1797 in same county, adjoining Peter Drago, on Finche's run, to include an improvement made in the year 1773.
400 Acres surveyed 15th Nov. 1797 in same county, adjoining Peter Drago, on Finche's run, to include an improvement made in the year 1773.
1000 acres in same county, on the west of Cheat river, above the lands of Thos. Butler.
1000 acres in same county, on the west of Cheat river, above the lands of Thos. Butler.
800 acres in same county, on Buffalo creek, on a pre-emption right of David Gray.
800 acres in same county, on Buffalo creek, on a pre-emption right of David Gray.
250 acres in Greenbrier county, on Little Deer creek, adjoining lands of Joseph McClung.
250 acres in Greenbrier county, on Little Deer creek, adjoining lands of Joseph McClung.
891 acres in Montgomery county, surveyed 1st August, 1787, on the waters of Piney river & Paint creek, waters of Kanawha river.
891 acres in Montgomery county, surveyed 1st August, 1787, on the waters of Piney river & Paint creek, waters of Kanawha river.
435 acres in Montgomery county, surveyed 30th June 1786, joining the lands of Joseph Eaton, Richard Mule, and James M'Corle.
435 acres in Montgomery county, surveyed 30th June 1786, joining the lands of Joseph Eaton, Richard Mule, and James M'Corle.
230 acres in Wythe county, surveyed 4th Nov. 1795, on the Led Mine Mill creek.
230 acres in Wythe county, surveyed 4th Nov. 1795, on the Led Mine Mill creek.
180 acres in Albemarle county, patent dated 5th July, 1787, on William Hill creek, waters of Buck Island creek.
180 acres in Albemarle county, patent dated 5th July, 1787, on William Hill creek, waters of Buck Island creek.
One undivided moiety of five lots, in the town of Winchester, No's 89, 90, 100, 101, and 109. The above will be sold very low, and the terms made known on application to Wm. AUSTIN. Richmond, April 9.—(cf.)
One undivided moiety of five lots, in the town of Winchester, No's 89, 90, 100, 101, and 109. The above will be sold very low, and the terms made known on application to Wm. AUSTIN. Richmond, April 9.—(cf.)
TO MR. WILLIAM TABB:
TO MR. WILLIAM TABB: