The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-07-15 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM... (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
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RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.]
Richmond Prices Current.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Price, Cts. Rows include Tobacco, Wheat, New, Flour, Corn Meal, Bacon, Bar Iron, Whiskey.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
JUNE 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK...
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 1st day of October next...
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. (oaw 1185.)
REMOVAL.
DOCTOR WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the Stores of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCoull...
MEDICINES, PAINTS, &c. The whole of which he offers for sale at reduced prices.
Orders from Physicians, Merchants and others, will be promptly attended to and carefully executed. It is his intention to devote much personal attention to his shop, and to sell such Medicines as he uses in his practice only.
Among a great variety, he begs leave to enumerate— Peruvian Bark, Talap, Calumba, Rhubarb, Scammon, Myrrha, Manna, Salts, Campher, Spanish Flies, Digitalis, Pink Root, Opium, Arrow Root, etc.
ALSO, Anderson's Pills, Bateman's Drops, British Oil, Balsam of Honey, Ching's Worm Lozenges, Hamilton's do. do., Churches Cough Drops, Corn Plaster, Dalby's Carminative, Daffey's Elixir, Essence Peppermint, Essence Spruce, Essence Mustard, Gravelly's Lotion, Gulliver's Cordial, Harlan Oil, Hunsay's Water, James's Powders, Jessop's Drops, Jessop's Plaster, Peppermint Lozenges, Lipp Salve, Liquid True Blue, Stearns' Opodeldoc, Orange Flower Water.
ALSO—A small supply of Medical Books for sale. February 4. Sif
TO BE RENTED.
THE tenement on the free holding from the Main Street up Shockoe-hill by the Government, at present occupied by Mrs. Theopoe as a Miller Store and dwelling house, there is a large cellar, a room which she uses as a kitchen; a very convenient and well fixed store and counting room; upstairs a room 18 by 23 feet, another 14 by 16 feet, three sleeping rooms and a lumber room. It being on a street very much frequented, nigh to the Capitol and Main Street, it suits very well for a store or other business. The situation is healthy and pleasant. Also, to let, four rooms in the tenement, wherein Theopoe, that is, a dining room, a sleeping room, two bed rooms, part of the kitchen, stable for two horses, and a place to pot coals and wood.
W. F. AST. (law3.w.)
June 17. 8,000 wt. SALT PETERED BACON, 1,000 wt. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 gross BOILED CYDER, A few barrels CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM.
Constantly for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horse—apply as above. May 27. eot
FOR SALE—on the lowest terms:
2500 sacks of LIVERPOOL SALT, and 90 crates of LIVERPOOL EARTHEN WARE of superior quality & well assorted, just arrived in the ship Merchant, Captain JOHNSON, from Liverpool, at Bermuda Hundred—
OVERTON ANDERSON. May 23. tf.
NOTICE.
THE partnership of John Butler & Co. at Cartersville, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The collection of all debts due to that concern, is committed entirely to William M'Kenzie the acting partner of William M'Kenzie & Co. and to him alone or to any one he may appoint is payment to be made.
JOHN BUTLER, Wm. M'KENZIE & Co.
All persons indebted to the late concern of John Butler & Co. are requested to make payments to Mr. Robert Atkinson, as he alone I have authorized to grant discharges for the same. April 10. Wm. M'KENZIE. tf.
FOR SALE.
TWO tracts of LAND, lying in the County of Fluvanna, one of them lying on Hardaway river, and within one & an half miles of James river, containing 385 acres, one on Caries creek, and within one mile of the north fork of James river, containing 364 acres. A further description is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed that no person will purchase without viewing the same, which will be shown by the subscriber living in Albemarle. WILLIAM MOON. June 20. (ep8c.)
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the Common near York-Town on the 21st of June, a large Bay HORSE, upwards of fifteen hands high; he has a small white spot in his forehead, his colour is a deep or blood bay, he has a switch tail. When the horse strayed away, he had a pair of shoes on his fore feet, but no shoes on his hind feet. Whoever will secure the horse, so that he can be got by being sent for, shall receive the abovenamed reward. ROBERT NELSON, junr. York-Town, July 4. tf.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
SALE OF SHARES.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares upon which the tenth requisition shall remain unpaid, will be offered for sale at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
GENERAL MEETING.
As a sufficient number of members, to constitute a meeting, did not attend on Saturday the 14th current; I am therefore authorised to give notice that a meeting of the company will be held at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next, when it is expected, members will be punctual in their attendance, which business of importance to the interest of the company particularly requires. JAMES BRANDER, att. Manchester, June 20, 1806.
CHINA AND GLASS.
THE subscriber has lately received from Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of China and Glass, viz. full sets of dining china, and breakfast tea china, new assorted, amongst which are some uncommonly handsome, china bowls, &c. English and German glass, cut and plain, consisting of fruit baskets and stands, sugar dishes, jelly glasses and salts, handsomely cut; decanters, wine, tumblers, goblets and cans, cut and plain, and a handsome assortment of chimney ornaments. He also keeps, as usual, a general assortment of Liverpool ware and groceries, of all kinds for retailing; and has at present, port wine and claret by the bhd. box, or doz. Double and single distilled whiskeys, cut herrings, bhad and tarr by the barrel, powder and ale as usual. DANIEL TRIPLETT. June 24. (4w.)
LANDS IN CUMBERLAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust, bearing date the 11th April, 1801, recorded in Cumberland Court-Office, to me executed by James Deane, Francis B. Deane, and Thomas M. Deane, to secure a certain sum of money, due by them to Joseph Gallego—I will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on the 26th day of May next, at Cumberland Court, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, being part of the property, thereby conveyed, viz.
One Tract containing one hundred and thirty-seven acres, more or less, situate in the county of Cumberland, six miles above the Court House, being a tract purchased by the said Deane, from Parton Clopton, as will appear by reference to the deed of sale on record, in the said County Court.
One Tract containing two hundred and five acres, more or less, situate in Cumberland, on the fourth side of the road, leading to the Court House, one mile distant below the same, bounded by lands of William Beverly Langhorne, and by lands of John Ford.
The first of the above Tracts, is said to contain prime tobacco land, and valuable timber; the other is nearly half cleared.
N. B. By the consent of all parties interested, the sale will take place on the 26th day of May next, as above stated, and the terms of payment will be one and two years credit, the purchasers to give bonds bearing interest and approved security. M. B. POITIAUX. April 15. tdf.
N. B. The sale of the above property is postponed to the 28th day of July next. M. B. P.
FOR SALE.
A Tract of Land, containing 840 acres, extending upwards of a mile on James River, nearly opposite to the Westover estate; one fourth of it only is cleared; there is a Dwelling House on it, & it has a good landing and fishing place. This land is worth the attention of any person who wants a seat on James River, or wishes to realize a great bargain may be had, as (to discharge an incumbrance) it will be offered at much lower price than the last purchaser gave for it seven years ago. Fielding Lewis esqr. of Charles city will be good enough to show the land; plots of it may be seen in the hands of Mr. Lewis, and Doctor Adams of Richmond, and terms known from T. G. Peachy of Williamsburg.
Adjoining the above tract is one of the most beautiful seats on James River, which has attached to it about 1000 acres; this may be had also, if it should suit a purchaser to take the whole; the improvements on this estate are, a dwelling house with 4 rooms on a floor, a kitchen and laundry, a large barn and stable, an ice house, a smoke house, a large garden well inclosed, an orchard and many choice fruit trees. The purchaser may have, from 7 to 15 years credit, paying a moderate interest. T. G. PEACHY. (awtf.)
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and
PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epf.]
JUST RECEIVED.
PART I. of Dr. Rees' NEW CYCLOPAEDIA, and for delivery to Subscribers at Jacob Johnson's Book-Store, a few doors below the Market Richmond; where subscribers are requested to call and receive the same. N. B. Subscribers Names received as above. July 11th, 1806.
LOST OR MISLAID.
A DRAFT No. 8807 on James Gibbon, esqr. for 27 dollars, granted by Thomas T. Tucker, Esqr. Treasurer of the U. S. in favor of Thomas Ritchie. Any person who may have found it will oblige the Editor by leaving it at the Enquirer Book-Store. July 11.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE President and Directors of the bank of Virginia, have this day declared a dividend of 34 dollars, for the last six months, on each share in the Capital or joint stock of the said bank, which will be paid on application, after the 15th inst. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashr. July 7. (epw.)
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, held at the General Office, on the 30th of June, 1806,
FOR Sufficient reasons appearing to the Board, and in pursuance of the authority vested in the President and Directors by the act of Assembly, entitled, "An act supplementary to an act entitled an act concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia,"
Resolved, That the special agents of this society be allowed till the first day of October next, to complete the revaluation of all buildings which have been insured prior to the 30th day of January, 1805, within the districts and towns for which they may have been severally appointed.
ALEX'R. M'RAE, President M. A. S. Teste, LEWIS M. RIVALAIN, CLK. B. D. July 4.
THE Subscriber has a large quantity of very
good BRICKS on hand, which he will sell at moderate terms: Also—Six or seven thousand weight of manufactured TOBACCO, he will sell low for cash, or in exchange for goods. July 8. JOHN TINSLEY. (tf.)
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Maj.
John Price, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, in said deed mentioned, to John F. Price, and the expenses attending the execution of the trust: will be sold to the highest bidder, at Willis's Tavern, in the upper end of this county, on Saturday the 2nd day of August next—FIVE NEGROES, to wit: Angela and her four children, named Crissy, Billy, Julia and Mien. WILLIAM A. WREN, Trustee. EDWARD C. DAVIS. (tdf.) July 11.
NEGROES—FOR SALE.
TO BE Sold, at New-Canton, seven NEGROES the property of Col. Wm. Cannon; or so many thereof as will raise the sum of about one thousand one hundred dollars, to satisfy a debt due to Samuel Jones. The sale to take place at Anderson's Tavern on the fourth Saturday in this present month, July, 1806, by Wade Mosby, Trustee. WM. CANNON, WADE MOSBY. (24) July 11.
LAND FOR SALE.
On the second Saturday in August next, will be exposed to sale, at public Auction, at John Anderson's Tavern, in the Town of New-Canton.
SIX LOTS OF LAND, being parcels of a tract formerly held by Colonel Samuel Jourdan, which was lately divided by the subscriber, into several smaller tracts. Three of the lots are situated between James and Slate rivers; and the other three, on the south side of Slate river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Robert Nicholas, and Mr. Stephen Gearant. The land is well timbered, and is favorable for the culture of tobacco and wheat; and no part of it is more distant than three miles from an excellent merchant mill; and the whole is convenient to good navigation. Plots of the land will be left with Mr. Walter Irvine, of New-Canton, and the lines will be easily traced, as they are very generally known in the neighborhood.
One fourth of the purchase money will be demanded on the delivery of the deed; the balance to be divided into two equal annual instalments, secured to the property, by deed of trust. JOHN ADAMS. (oawtdf.) June 6.
FOR SALE.
THAT extensive and valuable property formerly owned by Presley Thornton, Esqr. late the property of Sharp Delany, esqr. deceased, situated in Northumberland county, state of Virginia, three miles from the Court-house, laying on the Potomac, nearly opposite Point-Lookout. This property consists of about 2,500 acres of LAND, 1700 acres of which is fertile low grounds, well adapted to the growth of Indian corn, tobacco, and every kind of small grain, and highly important for grazing. These lands, naturally rich and fertile, are capable of the highest improvement, having inexhaustible sources of sea weeds cast upon the shores easily obtained, and large quantities of oyster shells on the shores, and Indian Banks in different parts of the land, some valuable marks easily reclaimed, may be adapted either to grass or culture.
There is on the premises a substantial built brick dwelling house, two stories high, upwards of 80 feet front, well finished; two well built brick houses, forming a square with the dwelling house, and used as offices, upwards of 30 feet by 20, in good repair; a brick stable with stalls for 24 horses, and a large coach house in the middle; a brick dairy; a brick house used as a still-house, and also an extensive frame barn. There is a good proportion of wood land included in the 1700 acres, heavily covered with white oak, hickory and chestnut, and a considerable quantity of fine thriving locust, red cedar and wild cherry. The high lands consist of 800 or more acres, of a good quality, level, and affords a good opportunity of improvement.
This property will be sold together or divided into convenient farms to suit purchasers. Possession will be immediately given. A further description of this property is thought unnecessary, as persons inclined to purchase will no doubt view the land. Application to be made to John Murphy, Wellmoreland county, or to James Moore on the premises, who are duly authorized to make conditional contracts for the same. June 10. law2m
VALUABLE LOTS AT ROCKETS, FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber intending shortly for Europe is desirous to sell the whole of his Property in this City and neighborhood, for the greatest part of which a long credit will be given. The property at Rockets joins the upper wharf of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson, extending in a straight line upon the river, more than 400 feet, until bounded by the Mariner's line; thence running northerly upwards of 700 feet till it meets the Main-Street just above the warehoues, where it narrows to a front of near 70 feet. It has also a front on water-street of 230 feet. On these lots are two DWELLING HOUSES, and on the Main-Street a Store, with a Smoke-House and Stable.
From the growing commerce of the City, this property must shortly increase very much in value inasmuch as it contains the whole space on which wharves can be made, above the premises of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson.
A plan of the above property may be seen, and further information respecting it, and his other property in the neighborhood will be given by the subscriber, who will show the different premises to any person wishing to purchase.
A considerable bargain may be had in any part of the above property for cash. JOHN BANKS. June 24. (tf.)
PHILADELPHIA, July 7.
SPANISH INCIENDIARY.
In the Philadelphia Gazette of Saturday there is an article, which on the face of it bears the impression of this little malicious political incendiary—whom the indulgence and liberty of the people whose government he abuses, and who would have been scared like his countryman Sancho, in any other country than this for one twentieth of the unworthy conduct of which he has indulged in the U. S.—We shall copy the article, and we shall subjoin such remarks as may serve to illustrate this arrogant Spaniard's conduct and motives—our remarks we shall subjoin as notes. Aurora.
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE.
Communication.—The National Intelligencer at Washington, and the Aurora of this city, have lately attempted to refute the imputation against the administration relative to Miranda's expedition. The feebleness and incoherency of these productions, show rather the difficulty of the talk on the part of the writers, than the purity and integrity of their employers. We shall content ourselves at present, with opposing to the silky sophistry of the one and the boisterous scurrility of the other, the following facts:
1st. It is a fact that Miranda has been, and is an outlaw in Spain for more than 20 years past, and that the circumstance was long ago perfectly known to Mr. Jefferson. (2.)
2d. It is a fact that Miranda has been, and is an outlaw in Spain for more than 20 years past, and that the circumstance was long ago perfectly known to Mr. Jefferson. (2.)
3d. It is a fact that previous to Miranda's going to Washington a friend of the President warned him, in an indirect manner to beware of Miranda. (4.)
4th. It is a fact that Miranda went down to Washington some days after the opening of congress in December last, and that although well known as an outlaw of a government at peace with the United States, yet this adventurer was cordially received by both the President and Secretary of state. (5.)
5th. It is a fact that the man divested of all character from any foreign power, and only known as a political twindler for many years past, was not only well received at the house and table of the President and Secretary of state, but that he also held frequent, long and secret conferences with them both. (6.)
6th. It is a fact that the day previous to Miranda's leaving Washington, he dined with the Secretary of state, and that immediately after dinner, and when some of the company were yet at table, Mr. Madison and Miranda were closeted together in the next room for a considerable time. (7.)
7th. It is a fact, altho' the President and the Secretary of state, were acquainted with Miranda's object of fitting out an expedition from the United States against the Spanish Main, his motions were not watched, and that no orders were given to the collectors and other officers of the federal government, to be vigilant over his conduct, so as to defeat any attempt of his to commit the peace, honor and the interest of the country, as it was their duty to have done. (8.)
8th. It is a fact, that Miranda immediately on his return from Washington to New-York, set himself at work with an activity and frankness, which indicated a confidence of not being interrupted and the certainty that his considerable expenses would not become useless by any superior official interference. (9.)
9th. It is a fact, that the official and forcible communication or intercourse had not ceased to exist between the Secretary of state and the minister of Spain; that their visits, during Mr. Madison's residence in Philadelphia, were frequent; that he dined at the minister's country house; and that every day previous to Mr. M's return to Washington, the minister of Spain was engaged to dine with him, although he could not accept the invitation, owing to a previous engagement. (10.)
10th. It is a fact, that from that period to the minister's journey to Washington, no circumstance did occur which could alter this reciprocal friendly intercourse. (9.)
11th. It is a fact, notwithstanding the friendly footing on which they parted at Philadelphia, and that no incident of a disagreeable nature had taken place in the interval, the secretary of state sent to the minister of Spain, a few hours after his arrival at Washington, a lettre de cachet, or an order to quit the city. (10.)
12th. It is a fact that the legitimate minister of a power with whom we appeared disposed to live within peace and good harmony, was thus publicly insulted, a traitor, an outlaw of that very power, had been friendly and cordially received by the officers of the government. (11.)
13th. It is a fact, that timely, official representations were made to our government, to send the Hornet, then ready for sea, after Miranda's vessel, with the intimation that this mauger was to touch at a port in St. Domingo, previous to his enterprize against Carracas; that the application was disregarded, and no effectual measures taken to defeat one of the most odious attempts which disgrace the annals of civilized nations. (12.)
that the application was disregarded, and no effectual measures taken to defeat one of the most odious attempts which disgrace the annals of civilized nations. (12.)
14th. It is a fact, that had the Hornet, or any other vessel been sent after Miranda, the expedition would have been destroyed in its bud, our national honor retrieved, and the blood of our fellow citizens, prisoners at Carracas, spared by this step, as just as it would have been politic. (13.)
The foregoing are incontrovertible facts—their lifts could be increased. We abstain from all observations and comments, they are too obvious, and we leave them altogether to the reader. C.
REMARKS.
(1.) Little Sancho Panza, knows very well that the Aurora is as independent of the general government as it is of the governor of Syracuse, and that the executive of the U. S. never has interfered, nor has it a right to interfere with the publications in this paper—and tho' the little imitator of Baratarian majesty may shelter himself with confidence behind the law of nations and the character which he was once recognized under, he cannot shelter himself from public contempt, nor from the detection and exposure, of this dishonest trick.
Neither can he under the inflated verbiage of the creature who makes English of his frothy productions, escape the charge of being frivolous when he dares to impeach the "purity and the integrity" of the executive of a government to which he was sent, not for the manufacture of scurrility but to promote better ends.
(2.) The little Baratarian, like his great prototype, the knight of the barber's basin—conceives the whole world to be under his government; if he was as well acquainted with the nature of free government as he pretends to be, or as regardful of veracity as a man pretending to be a gentleman ought to be, he must have displayed his ignorance or his want of candor; he could not but know that our government and laws do not vest any authority, by which persons can be either known or recognized as outlaws to any other government; moreover the little figure of the silly countenance, is to all intents and purposes, an outlaw in regard to this government; and his residence is rather endured out of a spirit of toleration, than countenanced or authorized.
He should have known that there is not any authority in this country by which Miranda could have been molested, or brought even to account for any conduct of his in the Spanish colonies, even if his conduct had been of a dishonorable nature, which it is not believed to be, any more than the conduct of George Washington, Benj. Franklin, and even Thomas M'Kean once was—and they have been once in their lives at least outlaws, and John Jay another outlaw of that day, was received at the court of Madrid, even while an outlaw.
(3.) For argument we will admit, what we do not allow, to be a fact—suppose our little of Miranda's designs—suppose they had been in the amplest and most satisfactory manner informed of the fact; What then? In the first place, the government vests no authority in the administrators of it, to interfere with any man's pursuits, when they are not hostile to this country; suppose them to be fully apprized of this alleged fact; there are yet other considerations.
As Spain thought our revolution laudable so might the members of our government think of the revolution in S. America. Again, it may be said, that though our government had no power to arrest Miranda or to prevent ships being fitted out, the destination of which was declared for a port which it was not illegal to fail for; yet that as an act of friendship between nations in amity, and with an accredited minister on the spot, our government might have communicated its information; to this we answer, that the late Ambassador, Trijo's conduct towards this government has been so long of such a nature, as to forbid any other respect than was due to the quality of ambassador; that it has been insolent and contumelious in various instances, and that it could not be presumed that such a man so conducting himself could be deemed worthy of the confidence of our government; nor was it a favorable evidence of the friendship of Spain, (putting all that related to the Mississippi and our plundered merchants out of the question) that any nation could mean well towards another who countenanced and maintained such a political incendiary as its late ambassador here.
Finally, it could not be expected by Spain that the conduct which her government encouraged on our southern frontiers, should be returned by any confidential act.
(4.) Supposing that to be the case—the whole is answered above—and after all this an indirect friendship might with every appearance of plausibility be a real enemy—for if it be true, and he was not an enemy of the President, how came Sancho to know the fact.
(5.) The little Baratarian is a great stickler for etiquette, from his lofty association of ideas, between the fils of the Pidalgos and the morose and garrulous vanity of the king of the clod-hop-pers, he cannot conceive any idea of power but in robes stiff as buckram, or that men in office can or ought to condescend to act with politeness and hospitality to a stranger, who, to say the least of him, is a man of talents and valor; though in his recent expedition very probably he has been the instrument or the dupe of Pitt—governor M'Kean's most excellent of statesmen.
(6.) If it be true that the secretary of state had long and secret conferences with Miranda; it is not obvious that the Spaniard must employ spies.
(7.) If it be true that the secretary of state was closeted with Miranda while a company was at dinner there—how came the Spaniard to know it? Does he hire spies to go in the garb of gentlemen or of ladies to Mr. Madison's.
(8.) The 7th and 8th articles called facts, are answered in the preceding observations—and in a single remark—the government had neither the authority nor the power to interfere with any acts not contrary to known law; and our government abhors and the freedom of our people forbids the detestable system of espionage—no man can be arrested or impeded in his lawful pursuits but under a legal oath made before a magistrate—the familiars of the inquisition and the torture are not among the machinery of American government.
(9.) If Mr. Madison had not been tolerant and liberal to an extreme, he never would have

fat or food under the same roof and in the same company with Don Sancho, after the experience which he had, and the information which he repeatedly received of that man's intriguing character.
(10) Under any other government, instead of being ordered out of the city - he would have been kept off the sun went down; thankfulness for indulgence therefore should have been employed instead of aspersion for treating with mildness, what ought to have been punished with indignant severity.
(11) Nothing can be more obvious than that the little incendiary is very anxious to provoke a war between Spain and the U. S.
(12) Our ships are not at the orders of a Spanish minister - and the influence of the miserable whims who dare to insult the American public with such insulting complaints, is really despicable.
(13) We forbear employing the terms in which we might be justified in expressing our abhorrence and reprobation, on the scandalous allusion to the unfortunate and deluded men who have been seized at Carracas - the public feeling and the general execration of every American will speak for us.
We had proposed stating a few intra - but we shall postpone it for the present number.
Cities.
BOSTON. July 4.
Capt. Edwards, who arrived yesterday from Calcutta, informs, that early in Feb. Sir G. H. Barlow returned to that city, having concluded a treaty with the Mahratta Powers, which gives a general peace to India. The Mahratta armies had gone to their different capitals - Lord Lake was returning to Delhi. The Packet, with dispatches relative to the peace, sailed for England, February 14.
Foreign Intelligence.
NEW-YORK. July 7.
By the arrivals at this port, from Europe, since Saturday, we have been put in possession of London and Liverpool papers to the 16th of May. Their contents, however, are not of so interesting a nature as we had reason to expect. The continent again appears under arms, and it is highly probable that our next arrivals will bring intelligence of the commencement of hostilities between Austria and France, Prussia and Sweden.
The English papers state, that the subjects of the Prussian monarchy are extremely discontented with the cabinet of Berlin and that fears were entertained of an insurrection . This may do very well to amuse the populace of London, but cannot have the least weight with any one acquainted with the Prussian government and its subjects. If there are any symptoms of discontent, they are confined to the counting houses of a few merchants in Berlin and Danzig, as our letters and papers recently received from thence are wholly silent on this topic; besides, we know of nothing which, in the present professional situation of the affairs of Prussia, could excite the discontent of the people, who cannot in the least, be affected by the bloated of their ports, and whose attachment to the house of Brandenburg is so deeply rooted to suffer themselves to be led astray by the emilarys of any other power.
It is highly probable that Sweden Pomerania will be added to the rising empire in the North, and all attempts to wrest any of these valuable provinces from Frederick, whilst aided by the genius of the military magician, whose prowess has hitherto baffled all the efforts of the confederated princes of Europe, must eventually prove abortive.
Early in May, the English house of peers was discussing the American intercourse Bill . The general opinion was, that it would finally pass. It was powerfully supported by the Duke of Clarence, Lords Landerdale, Grenville, Auckland, Holland, Hawkbury, &c. and opposed by the Duke of Montrose, Lords Sheffield, Mulgrave, Cambley, &c. Lord Hawkesbury, in the course of the discussion, stated the great principle of the Navigation Law to be, that if ever it should happen that commerce and navigation interfered the interest of commerce ought to be sacrificed to the interests of navigation. If ever there was a period when this principle ought to be held sacred, it was the present. In alluding to the claims of the United States, his Lordship observed, that he knew it to be the opinion of some of the most enlightened men in America, that notwithstanding the establishment of their independence, a political union of the States with Great Britain would be for the interest of both countries.
The trial of the "noble defaulter" was proceeding slowly but the general opinion seems to be that Lord Melville will be acquitted .
Dispatches had been received at London on the 9th of May, from the British minister at Constantinople, which completely contradicted the rumour of a coolness between Russia and the Porte, whose neutrality is stated to have been guaranteed by the Emperor Alexander, on the assurance, that if any attempt be made by the French armies to penetrate the Ottoman State, on whatever ground or pretext, the Grand Seigneur promises to give a free passage to the Russians, through any part of his dominions.
The French are still at Brannau; the Russians have not evacuated Cataro; and Austria is availing herself of this interval of disturbed repose, to arrange her troops, and put her fortresses in order. Every thing on the continent seems to wear the full dress of apprehension, and this, we suppose, must continue until the opinion of the Emperor of Russia is received as to the Boca di Cataro . In the mean time, we must view with great distrust the reports of the march of some of the French corps to Strasbourg and to Italy.
The fate of Batavia is still undeveloped. It rolls as yet in one of the mysterious Port feuilles of St. Cloud. But of the result no doubt whatever can be entertained.
A letter from an officer on board the Pompee, Sir S. Smith, dated off Guardar, April 10, intimates, "that the Pompee is about to repair to Messina, for the purpose of bringing the King and Queen of Naples to England without delay."
A letter from Gibraltar, dated April 9, says, "The Swiftsure came from Tettan, where she had been to water. The Montsknocked down and seized one of the Lieutenants belonging to the ship employed on the watering party, and carried him off prisoner to Tettan, because Captain Rutherford refused to give him a certain quantity of powder which they demanded. The insolence and extortion of both the Emperor of Morocco and the Dey of Algiers daily increase, and our government should take some determined measures with the Barbary Powers to render the British flag a little respectable in their eyes, which certainly is not at present the case."
NEW-YORK, July 8.
The Editors of the New-York Gazette are indebted to Capt. Chew, of the ship Liberty, for London papers to the 23d, and Liverpool papers and prices-current to the 25th of May. The most important news by this arrival, is, that Prussia and England have come to an understanding. A Liverpool price-current of the 24th May, from John Richardson & Co. after quoting the price of grain, says, "The accounts received this day of the dispute with Prussia being settled, had the effect of lowering flour 3s. and 6d. per barrel, and wheat 1s. and 6d. per bushel." A similar remark is made opposite lumber. The same price-current observes, after quoting West-India produce, that as the disputes with Prussia are now amicably settled , we confidently expect an advance in price, and a brisk demand for the West-India produce in general. The passengers in the Liberty say, that flour was dull at 40s. They also state that a general peace was expected .
The London Gazette announces the capture, by Admiral Collingwood's Squadron, of a Spanish brig mounting 18 guns, which slipped out of Carthagena in company with two Spanish ships of the line and a frigate. The American intercourse bill had passed the House of Lords.
Since our last publication we have received European Intelligence five days later than that by the Kingston. The ship Liberty, captain Chew, arrived at this port yesterday, and supplied the Editor of the MERCANTILE ADVERTISER with Liverpool papers to the 24th of May, London of the 23d, and Lloyd's Lists of the 20th, from which we have selected some interesting articles. These papers afford a hope that the dispute between Prussia and England will shortly be brought to an amicable conclusion.
A prices Current of the 24th May quotes fine flour at 44s. to 44s. 6d. per barrel; and remarks that "in consequence of extensive supplies arriving, and more expected, prices have given way. The accounts received on that day from Prussia had produced the effect of lowering flour 2s. 6d. per bushel."
LONDON, May 18.
Lord Melville's Impeachment. - The Court was crowded to a very great degree, in order to hear the remainder of Mr. Whitbread's speech. He continued addressing their Lordships till near three o'clock. Mr. Plumer for the defendant, and the Attorney-General for the Managers, argued a question of law, and the Lords at half past three finished the whole of the trial. Nothing remains but to pronounce their judgment. This will not take place till Wednesday or Thursday night.
It is generally understood, on the continent, that the Senator Beauharnois is to govern Switzerland, under the title of Landammann for life ; but that at his death, the country will pass to his son-in-law the Electoral Prince of Baden. Should this project be carried into execution, we shall see, says a German paper, reign at Naples, Prince Joseph, the brother of the Emperor; in upper Italy, Prince Eugene; Viceroy in Switzerland, the uncle of that Prince the brother-in-law of the Empress; along the Rhine to the Maine, the Electoral Prince of Baden, son-in-law of Madame Beauharnois; from thence to Holland, Duke Joachim, brother-in-law of the Emperor; and in Holland, another brother of that monarch.
Private letters from Holland state, that the new constitution intended for that kingdom, sent week, His Majesty, Louis the first, was to be at the Hague on Thursday last, and to be proclaimed before the 20th. His nomination is said to have excited the utmost depression, and some cities have even ventured to petition their High Mightinesses to oppose the measure with all their power.
May 19.
A letter from Dover, dated May 17, contains the following intelligence: "By an American Schooner, arrived yesterday from St. Michaels, it appears there has been a hurricane; most of the vessels loading there were blown out of the Roads; and the sehr lost both her anchors and cables. She was the first of the fleet bound to London with fruit. An American brig from Cadiz, and another from Lisbon, came up in the afternoon from the river."
On Saturday some accounts were received from Holland, by a vessel sent into Yarmouth, by which we learn that the camp at Zeyst is immediately to receive large reinforcements. It is added that 50,000 Prussians are to join in the invasion of this country, and are to embark in the Dutch ports.
May 20.
Sir Richard Strachan failed from Plymouth yesterday morning, with the following ships under his command, Caesar, Terrible, Montague, Bellona, Audacious, Belleisle, and Triumph; and Decade, and Melampus frigates. This squadron is supposed to be gone in pursuit of Jerome Bonaparte's squadron.
May 21.
We have received a German paper of a later date than those brought by the mails that arrived yesterday, which contains a decree, passed by the Canton of Bale, against the commerce of this country. By it, all persons dealing in prohibited merchandise, are made liable to imprisonment, confiscation of the goods, and a fine of not less than 100 louis d'ors! - Resistance to these arbitrary mandates of France is in vain, as an army is ready on the Swiss frontiers to enforce obedience; meanwhile, a deep & rooted hatred spread through the country, which tho' at present hidden, may in due season burst in a frightful harvest of revenge.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 14th of May, 1806, present, the King's most excellent majesty in council.
Whereas during the interval which has elapsed since his majesty found himself compelled, by the hostile measures of his majesty the King of Prussia, to lay an embargo on the ships and goods belonging to his subjects, and to places under his control, such hostile measures have not been discontinued: and whereas the town of Papenburg cannot but be considered as dependent on, and under the absolute control of Prussia; his majesty therefore is pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of the King of Prussia, and of the town of Papenburg, (save and except any ships to which his majesty's licence has been granted, or which have been directed to be released from the embargo) so that as well his majesty's fleets and ships, as also other ships and vessels that shall be commissioned by letters of marque or general reprisals, or otherwise, by his majesty's commissioners for executing the office of lord high admiral of Great-Britain, shall and may lawfully seize all ships, vessels, and goods belonging to the King of Prussia, or his subjects, or others inhabiting within the territories of the King of Prussia, or belonging to the town of Papenburg, (except as aforesaid), and bring the same to judgement in any of the courts of admiralty within his majesty's dominions; and to that end, his majesty's advocate general, with the
advocate of the admiralty, are forthwith to prepare the draft of a commission and present the same to his majesty at this board, authorizing the commissioners for executing the office of lord high admiral or any person by them empowered and appointed, to issue forth and grant letters of marque and reprisals to any of his majesty's subjects, or others, whom the said commissioners shall deem fittly qualified in that behalf, for the apprehending, seizing, and taking the ships, vessels and goods belonging to Prussia, and the vassals and subjects of the King of Prussia, or any inhabiting within his countries, territories, or dominions, or belonging to the town of Papenburg, (except as aforesaid); and that such powers and clauses be inserted in the said commission as have been usual, and are according to former precedents; and his majesty's advocate general, with the advocate of the admiralty, are also forthwith to prepare the draft of a commission, and present the same to his majesty at this board; authorizing the said commissioners for executing the office of Lord high admiral, to will and require the high court of admiralty of Great Britain, and the lieutenant and judge of the said court, his surrogate or surrogates, as also the several courts of admiralty within his majesty's dominions, to take cognizance of, and proceed upon all and any manner of captures, seizures, prizes, and reprisal of all ships and goods that are, or shall be taken, and to hear and determine the same, and according to the Court of Admiralty and the laws of nations to adjudge and condemn said ships, vessels, and goods as shall belong to Prussia, or the vassals and subjects of the King of Prussia, or any others inhabiting within any of his countries, territories, and dominions, or as shall belong to the town of Papenburg, (except as aforesaid); and that such powers and clauses be inserted in the said commission as have been usual, and are according to former precedents; and they are likewise to prepare and lay before his majesty at his board, a draft of such instructions as may be proper to be sent to the courts of admiralty in his majesty's foreign governments and plantations for their guidance herein; as also another draft of instructions for such ships as shall be commissioned for the purposes above-mentioned.
SPENCER, HOWICK, C. J. FOX, W. WINDHAM. NAT. BOND.
The bill for repealing the Additional force Act was debated at some length in the house of Lords last night, but no new arguments were adduced on either side. - The original question was carried by 97 against 40. Majority for the bill 57.
May 22.
Price of stocks this day at 1 o'clock: Consols, for money, 60 1-8 1-4 - for May 60 1-4 - Omnium 2 1-2.
The Hamburg mail, arrived last night, and has brought intelligence of a most important nature. The steps adopted by this country have occasioned a
Change in the Cabinet of Berlin. Count Haugwitz, who has been the fatal adviser of those measures which have produced, and threatened still greater mischief to his country, has retired from an office which he had neither the talents nor integrity necessary to render efficient for the public good, and has left Count Keller in the full administration of affairs. The circumstances which produced this event, are stated to have proceeded from the King's request to the latter minister, to suggest the means most likely to bring about a reconciliation between the courts of Berlin and London. The first step taken has been to produce orders to the Prussian ports in the Baltic to receive British ships; but on the contrary, to treat them in a friendly manner. Other measures were in contemplation to forward the renewal of a good understanding between the two courts.
Will Prussia still maintain that it occupies Hanover as a rightful possession? Will Napoleon suffer Frederick William to open his ports to British commerce? These are questions which a little time will solve.
It is possible this change may lead to the sending over some diplomatic agent to this country to endeavor to open some negotiation for accommodating the differences between the two countries; but in the present state of Europe, the public should not be hasty to encourage a hope, in which they may be disappointed.
Another important piece of intelligence is stated in letters from Vienna of the 6th inst. According to these "the differences relative to the mouths of the Cattaro, have been amicably accommodated. The representations made at St. Peterburgh have produced the effects wished for by Austria, and the Russian troops are making dispositions to evacuate the Cattaro." We know not what degree of credit is due to this statement.
It is repeated, that such is the understanding between France and Austria, that an offensive and defensive alliance is about to be concluded, and Austria bound actively to defend Bonaparte's late changes. This may be doubted.
Letters from Rome state, that two French ships have been taken by the English off Gaeta.
ENGLAND AND AMERICA.
The following letter has been addressed from Mr. Secretary Fox to the American Minister: -
"Downing Street", May 16, 1806.
"The Undersigned, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has received his Majesty's commands to acquaint Mr. Monroe, that the King taking into consideration the new and extraordinary means resorted to by the enemy for the purpose of distressing the commerce of his subjects, has thought fit to direct that the necessary measures should be taken for the blockade of the coasts, rivers, and ports, from the river Elbe to the port of Breft, both inclusive; and the said coasts, rivers, and ports, are and must be considered as blockaded; but that his majesty is pleased to declare, that such blockade shall not extend to prevent neutral ships and vessels, laden with goods not being the property of his majesty's enemies, and not being contraband of war, from approaching the said coasts, and entering into, and sailing from the said rivers and ports, (save and except the coasts, rivers, and ports from Ostend to the river Seine, already in a state of strict and vigorous blockade, and which are to be considered as so continued) provided the said ships and vessels so approaching and entering (except as aforesaid) shall not have been laden at any port belonging to, or in the possession of any of his majesty's enemies, and that the said ships and vessels so sailing from the said rivers and ports (except as aforesaid) shall not be destined to any port belonging to, or in the possession of any of his majesty's enemies, nor have previously broken the blockade."
"Mr. Monroe is therefore requested to apprise the American consul and merchants residing in England, that the coasts, rivers and ports abovenamed, must be considered as being in a state of blockade, and that from this time all the measures authorized by the law of nations and the respective treaties between his majesty and the different Neutral Powers, will be adopted and executed with respect to vessels attempting to violate the said blockade after this notice."
"The Undersigned requests Mr. Monroe to accept the assurances of his high consideration. (Signed) "C. J. FOX."
James Monroe, Esq. &c. &c.
LIVERPOOL, May 24. - From Peterburgh we learn that the Emperor Alexander has refused to mediate between England and Prussia, but that he has interfered between their Prussian and Swedish Majesties, and promised the latter his support. This part of the account seems highly probable. Sweden would hardly have risked so much, but the not good grounds of confidence in the aid of her powerful & magnanimous ally. The Prussians have not yet made any attack upon Pomerania.
Our government has received fresh assurances of the determination of Denmark to adhere with rigid strictness to the principles of neutrality, which she has at all times to openly and unequivocally avowed.
VIENNA, May 3.
The late embarrassments into which the Court of Vienna has been thrown relatively to the affairs of Dalmatia, appear to take a pacific turn; and it seems beyond a doubt that the cabinet of Vienna has thought it proper to yield to the necessity of preserving peace. This conjecture is founded on the following circumstances: 1. The French columns, which had made a movement in advance has halted, and the Austrian prisoners have continued their march. 2. The attentions and equipages of the Elector of Wurzburg have left for that City, and the Prince himself will follow immediately. 3. The Comptroller Ghilliero has been put on his trial by a Council of War, and after each fitting the protocol and interrogatory are communicated to the French Ambassador.
It is said that the trial of the Prince d' Auerberg is ended, and that his sentence has been sent sealed to St. Peterburgh, to be submitted to the Emperor, to whom that compliment is conceived to be necessary. It is presumed that this Sovereign will recommend a pardon for him, which appears to be wished here, as the Prince has in reality always been a royal subject.
The negotiations which had prolonged the stay of General Andreossi here being at length terminated, he has taken leave of his Imperial Majesty, who has presented him, with a gold box with his portrait, estimated at 40,000 livres.
We are assured that M. de la Rochefoucauld has fixed, in the name of his court, the 5th of May, for the latest time when the court of Vienna shall take its resolution relatively to the affair of Cattaro. It is probable that it will give way in every point, rather than enter into a new contest with France.
ST. PETERSBURGH, April 25.
Our Cabinet has refused the mediation solicited of it to terminate amicably the differences subsisting between England and Prussia, because it fears to disoblige one or other of those two Courts.
M. d' Alopaeus, Minister from Russia at the Court of Stockholm, has received orders to make representations to his Swedish Majesty, which have for their object to re-establish a good understanding between Sweden and Prussia. His Imperial Majesty has lately written to the king of Sweden, and respectfully assured him that he will give him, conformably to treaties, all the succour he shall demand. He has besides guaranteed to him, we are assured, the possession of his territories.
West-Indies.
NEW-YORK, July 8.
Capt. Riley informs, that there had been an embargo at Cayenne for 25 days, in consequence of the arrival of Jerome Bonaparte, with 6 ships of the line, and one frigate. This squadron, it is said, has been ordered to the West-Indies, except the so, on board of which Jerome Bonaparte arrived at Martinique.
Domestic Intelligence.
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH OF JULY.
From every quarter that we have heard, the warm feeling and the triumphant professions of our countrymen have done justice to this memorable day. Feasts have been displayed; and toasts pledged, which breathed the refreshing spirit of '76. What a source of proud pleasure, to see the same nerve, which first broke our chains, still unslackened in the preservation of our freedom.
It would far exceed the limits of our paper, were we to furnish the details of each particular celebration. We have advanced no further than to an outline of the most remarkable events that occurred, and to the selection of such toasts only as are most striking in their allusion to the period of '76 or the passing events of the day. These little maxims of the flowing bowl are sometimes no bad index of the spirit of the times.
WARRENTON, (N. C.) - The Heads of Departments: the prosperity of our public affairs is the best testimonial of their worth.
The virtuous, faithful, upright and independent public servants, Tamms Turner and Nathaniel Mason : may they long continue to enjoy, as they now do in the most eminent degree, the undiminished confidence of their fellow-citizens.
RALIGH, (N. C.) - the People : May their sovereignty never be destroyed by oppression, nor their will frustrated by intrigue.
The United States - the only free republic on the globe - perpetuity to her own union, & wisdom to her councils.
Arts and Sciences - May they be encouraged by the establishment of Schools throughout the country, under the sanction of our state Legislatures.
The memory of George Wythe - Exemplary he lived, lamented he died.
NORFOLK, July 7.
Anniversary of American Independence.
On Friday last, this day was celebrated by the citizens of Norfolk in that rational manner, which the great occasion should ever dictate. The day was uncommonly cool and pleasant for the season, and enabled the military corps to perform their evolutions without fatigue, and which they displayed with great credit to their officers and themselves. At 12 o'clock the troops being drawn up, were reviewed by Col. SHARP. The company of Cavalry under Captain Taylor, the Infantry companies under Captains Morris and Dunn, and the Artillery companies of Captains Nesbitt and Pollard, all in complete uniform, made a very brilliant and soldier-like appearance. From the parade the troops marched to Christ church, where (the Rev. Mr. Grigsby, having commenced with a solemn prayer) an Oration was delivered by Mr. Murdaugh.
The different companies and the citizens afterwards retired to spend the day in parties previously arranged. The companies of Captains Taylor and Morris, gave a handsome entertainment, to which were invited the British, French, and Spanish Consuls, the Officers of the Port, the Mayor of the Borough, and other respectable citizens. At this entertainment, a number of appropriate Toasts were drank, and the day spent in a manner that was marked by harmony and politeness. The other corps, with several other parties, spent the day in the same social manner. The evening closed with Fire-Works.
and Theatrical representations. In the course of the whole day and evening, not one accident or circumstance occurred, which could disturb the harmony of the day. Ledger.
NORFOLK - The State of Ohio - the child of the revolution - May peace attend her infancy, and freedom crown her maturer years.
Our State of Virginia - may she continue firm in the support of a republican system and administration, notwithstanding the intrigues of changling hypocrites or foreign emulators.
The state of New-York - may she discard with disdain the pride and ambition of a few haughty families, and may no political denomination be heard among them, other than republican.
The state of Connecticut - may she no longer continue the dupe of superstition and priestcraft.
Eternal infamy to that man who shall propose a division of these U. States.
War with all its evils, in preference to peace with injury, in fols and disgrace - Tune, Brave of War
The American Fair - we shall never want defenders while they show that none but the brave can obtain their Fruits. - Tune, Come listen to the voice of Love .
PORTSMOUTH. - Dr. Blamire, President.
The man of the people - Thomas Jefferson. The honest, brave and incorruptible patriot - the destroyer of Yazon frauds - the enemy of corrupt hypocrites - the friend of the people - John Randolph.
Agriculture of the United States - may its interests never be surrendered to commercial or other cupidity.
The memory of Stevens T. Mason - the honest and enlightened statesman, the bold and intrepid advocate of his country's rights.
SUSSEX COUNTY - The memory of Gen. George Washington - The affections of an admiring country are infinitely more glorious as a lasting, than the trophied urns and animated marble, which weep over the dust of tyrants.
The Militia - The only safe defence of a republic. Our Northern Sister States - We rejoice at their progressive return to the principles of '76.
DINWIDDIE COUNTY - Great Britain - If Nicholson's resolutions will not bring her to a proper sense of justice, more energetic measures shall.
Spain - Vulnerable herself, let her beware of encroaching upon the territories of freemen.
FREDERICKSBURG - The thirtieth anniversary of American independence was celebrated on the 4th inst. by a numerous and respectable company of ladies and gentlemen, on Mr. Brown's Island opposite this town, where an appropriate Oration was delivered by Mann Page Lomax, Esq. and the day spent with social mirth and harmony - General John Minor, president, and col. Hugh Mercer, vice-president.
The state of Massachusetts - Among the first who opened their eyes on oppression - she slumbered, but has again awoke. James Monroe, the great and good man - his wisdom and integrity, command the reverence of his country.
at another Meeting, the heads of Department - may they confidentially impart to each other, and not depart from their several duties.
The state of Virginia - may it always be her pride to boast of having produced a Washington and Jefferson.
Our Western Brothers - success attend their arms, where and whenever they may raise them in defending their country, against lawless incursions.
FALMOUTH - Oration by David Briggs, Jr. Esq. the state of Virginia, venerable for age and wisdom - may no selfishness of sentiment or illiberality of policy, excite the resentment, or diminish the affection of her sisters.
The ministers of the United States abroad - let them never forget, that a nation's vengeance awaits the disregard of their country's honour, or the surrender of individual right.
The Flag of the United States - may its stripes terrify its enemies, and its stars irradiate the world.
The memory of Hamilton: While the dawn of dawn had already warned his heart, May his emilarys receive our gratitude, while his exalted talents demand our praise.
The fall of Republics: An useful lesson for us to learn. Nations may destroy each other; republics have always destroyed themselves.
The Veterans of the revolution: In the bosom of that country which his virtues have adorned and his services rendered happy.
May he link to rest, With every fame and honor blest.
The Rattle Snake of America: which turns when trodden upon.
E Pluribus Unum: The olives and arrows - May the nations that desires the one remember the other. Peace when preferred with honor - But should the tempest rise, may the hands which guide the plough, be ready to draw the sword and ransom their country with the tribute of Camillus.
WASHINGTON CITY - The Anniversary of our Independence was on Friday celebrated in this place with the usual demonstrations of joy. At fun rifle a salute was fired from the Navy Yard, where, during the day, the national vessels were dressed with the colors of the United States and those of nations in amity with us.
About noon another salute was fired from the Navy Yard. About the same time a large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen collected at the House of the President, to congratulate him on the return of a day so intimately interwoven with his feelings and glory. After having partaken of a rich variety and liberal supply of refreshments, between two and three o'clock the company separated.
During this time a detachment of the militia of the District of Columbia, consisting of the horse, the artillery, the light infantry and detachments from the battalion companies, the whole under the command of Major SERGE, paraded north of the President's house. The line was formed at about half after twelve o'clock, when it was reviewed by Col. VAN NESS, and went through the usual evolutions. They then paid the President of the U. S. a marching salute, which was received by him, attended by the Secretary at War. The troops then returned to the ground of review, where they were again formed; after which the officers of the day waited on the President.
At 4 o'clock a respectable company, honored with the presence of the heads of Departments, other officers of government, and strangers of distinction, set down to an elegant dinner prepared by Mr. Stelle - Mr. Robert Brent acting as President, and Captain Tinsley as Vice-President. During the entertainment pieces of music were played at intervals by the fine band attached to the Marine Corps.
The President of the United States - whilst we enjoy the benefits of his administration, let us do justice to his wisdom and

TUNE - "To Anacreon in Heaven." Well met, fellow freemen! let's cheerfully greet, The return of this day with a copious libation; For freedom this day, in her fav'rite retreat Hail! the patriot Jefferson chief of our nation! A chief in whose mind, Republicans find, Fair probity, honor, and wisdom combin'd: Let our wine sparkle high while we joyfully give The health of our Sachem and long may he live. Political discord raged wild o'er the earth, Ambition and rapine with blood tinged the ocean; While, Jefferson ripening sage fylems for birth, Found the peaceful, legitimate path to promotion, With reason his guide, At Washington's side His virtue and talents full often were tried: Now he's chief in command let the universe see How happy a nation of freemen can be! While Europe's proud chiefs wield the sword or the pen, By force, or by fraud to acquire new possessions, Our rulers speak "peace, and good will unto men." And their practice accords with their cordial pro- fessions. But should foreign foes, Their rancor disclose, And by discord or arms dare disturb our repose, Let our chief give the word, and he safely may trust That those jealous disturbers shall soon "bite the dust." Such ardor would prove to an insolent foe That freedom's brave sons, by a word and a blow, Can repel civil discord or foreign invasion. But though danger came, Let our vigor increase, And our arms form a hedge round the olive of peace; Those arms, always bright, shall convince foe and friend That the rights we enjoy, we know how to de- fend. May Jefferson's genius sublimely control, The carping of envy, the frenzy of faction, At his bidding let union attune each free soul, And Godlike philanthropy spring into action. Thus blest and blest, By his country cared, Sweet peace shall forever illumine his breath, Admiring his virtues again let us give "The health of our Sachem and long may he live!"
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 15th JULY.
NO. II. COMMUNICATION, ON THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM OF GREAT-BRITAIN.
"The English System of Finance will long re- main a monument of wonder, not so much on ac- count of the extent to which it has been carried, as of the folly of believing in it." Paine on the Decline and Fall of the English System of Finance.
The national debt of Great-Britain, has reach- ed such a state of accumulation and complexity, as almost like infinity itself, to defy the ordinary powers of calculation. When an estimate is made of the continually increasing debt of Great-Britain, the interest of this debt and charges of the Sinking Fund, the annual excess of expenditure, the annual loans obtained to make up the deficit of revenue, the millions which are sacrificed to support the splendor of royal magnificence, and the extraordinary ex- pences caused by the continual wars in which Great-Britain is engaged with the nations of Europe; it cannot be concealed that she is fast approaching that awful state of Bankruptcy, to which all her measures inevitably tend. The English System of Finance betrays so many symptoms of decay, that it is impossible not to believe the nation on the eve of bankruptcy; it has already reached a state of decrepitude, which is the harbinger of approaching dissolu- tion. But it is difficult to augur the death of an individual, and much more so, the dissolu- tion of a government, with any degree of certain- ty. As even under the most dreadful symptoms of disease, a man may support life beyond the expectations of the most skillful physician; so may a government, which daily tends to ruin, endure far beyond the calculations of its ene- mies, far beyond the hopes of its friends.
On the present complicated and important subject, I feel myself compelled in some mea- sure to exceed, the limits which I at first pro- posed, for this essay. The situation of G. Bri- tain, as to agriculture and commerce, is so im- portant and is so blended with its System of Fi- nance, that I am constrained to make some few observations on it. The subject is so interesting to every mind, that I need make no apology for the digression. For the sake of preserv- ing some degree of method, I will first enquire, what is the situation of Great-Britain as to agri- culture? next as to commerce, and lastly as to her Finance?
Agriculture in Great-Britain is but little at- tended to. The poor, honest, industrious peas- ant is esteemed amongst the most insignificant of his majesty's subjects. The number of acres contained in Great-Britain, is estimated at a- bout 49,916,000, of which about one fourth is in cultivation, and the rest in woods, parks, pleasure-grounds, &c. &c. The total net pro- duce of lands in Great-Britain is about £ 70,- 000,000, of which the landlord takes £ 42,000,- 000; the government in taxes and tithes, £ 13,000,000, and the indigent, hard-labouring peasantry, £ 15,000,000 only. Thus the far- mer gets about one fourth of the produce of the land he cultivates, and thus Great-Britain yearly imports provisions, though three-fourths of the kingdom remain uncultivated.
Next as to commerce. The statement which was laid before the British House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, July 24th, 1804, contains the following information. The official value of British manufactures exported from Great-Britain, was on an average of six years, ending 5th of January 1804, £ 23,- 834,420. The official value of foreign merchan- dize exported from Great-Britain, was on an average of six years, ending 5th January 1804, £ 15,328,500. The sum to be raised in G. Bri- tain, to answer the current expenses of the year 1804, amounted to £ 71,498,431, almost double the value of British manufactures and for- eign merchandise , exported from that king- dom in the same year. I make this imperfect statement of the agricultural and commercial situation of Great-Britain, because it is in ma- ny respects the most interesting nation in the world, and because such a statement will throw some light on the subject of this essay.
I will now, agreeably to the method which I proposed, take a short view of the English System of Finance. From the statement laid be- fore the British House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, July 24th, 1804, which was before alluded to, it appears that the total amount of the public funded debt, on the 1st February 1804, was £ 583,008,978; that the sum annually applicable to the reduc- tion of the debt of Great-Britain, in pursuance of the several acts relating thereto, is about £ 6,851,122, about 1-73rd part of the unre- deemed debt, existing in 1804. That the in- terest of the public debt and charges of the Sinking Fund, &c. on the 5th of January, 1804, amounted to £ 24,110,475, more than three times the amount of the sum annually applied to the reduction of the debt; that the current ex- pences of the year 1804, amounted as before stated, to £ 71,498,431, a sum more than three times the amount of all the exports from G. Britain, of her own manufacture, which we saw under the head of commerce, was estimat- ed at £ 23,834,420. That the total net pro- duce of the permanent taxes, in the year end- ing 5th Jan. 1804, was £ 30,754,724, about half the sum to be raised for the year. In order to make up the deficit of revenue, and raise the abovenmentioned sum, for the current expenses of the year, a loan was obtained of £ 14,500,000 and a vote of credit for Great-Britain to the amount of £ 2,500,000, &c.
In addition to this official statement, made in the year 1804, by the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, I will mention some remarks which Mr. Paine makes, when he speaks of the financial System of G. B. His treatise was written in the year '96. The author states, that at that time taxes amounted to considerably more than the gold and silver which was the current coin of the country. There is a certain ratio which exists between the power of levying taxes, and the quantity of gold and silver current in any country, provided there is no circulation of paper-money; thus, says Mr. Paine, "before paper-money was introduced into G. B. in Wm. the third's time, taxes never exceeded 4,000,000 sterling; the quantity of coin in the kingdom, was at that time £ 16,000,000. Before the in- troduction of paper-money into France, taxes never exceeded £ 22,000,000; the gold and sil- ver of the country was then about £ 92,000,000 sterling." Taxes then can never exceed the 1-4 of the gold and silver which supplies the cir- culation of any country, provided there is no paper currency. Should we now apply this standard of taxation to the British nation, we should probably find that the taxes imposed by government, are at least double the gold and silver in the kingdom. How is this to be ac- counted for, but by attributing it to the fatal System of Finance, which has been adopted in England and the introduction and consequent
abuse of paper-money? As taxes are now paid in Great-Britain in bank notes or in govern- ment-paper (for bank notes, there are govern- ment-papers,) this may be levied to any a- mount. There is no limit to the number of bank notes which may be issued, and conse- quently there is no limit to the power of pay- ing taxes. This is the dead weight which bears down the lower and poorer classes of people in England. This explains to us, why govern- ment annually imposes a tax of 15 dollars, on every man, woman & child in the kingdom, and of 100 dollars on every family. Such is the picture which Great-Britain exhibits as to her commerce, her agriculture, her System of Finance, and her extensive power of taxation.
The System of Finance which has been a- dopted by Great-Britain, may be viewed in se- veral different lights, each interesting to the en- quiring mind. To enumerate all its evils would be impossible within the limits of a short essay. I shall content myself with pointing out a few more conspicuous than the rest.
First: The Financial System of Great-Bri- tain, tends to create and support a numerous class of idle and profligate men, who live in splendour without following the pursuits of in- dustry; who enjoy the luxuries of life without deriving their support from agriculture, manu- factures or the arts; they live on the exigen- cies and distresses of government; they form a band of greedy speculators, who prey upon the vitals of society.
Secondly: In Great-Britain, there has been bro't about a forced and unnatural union between the government and the banking system. To my mind the connection between governments and banks, is not less odious than the well known union of church and state. A bank may act in three different characters, as a bank of deposit, as a bank of discounts, and as a banker to government. The benefits resulting from a bank, when it acts in the two first capacities, are unquestionable. It is in its last character of a banker to government, that its operations are most to be dreaded. This inauspicious union displays itself by a continual and unlimited in- crease of paper-money; that is, bank notes, na- vy and exchequer bills, &c. as in England. This mysterious connection blends the govern- ment and the bank into one mass. The fate of the one becomes the fate of the other; in all matters of credit they are the same; the bank- paper becomes the government-paper, and no government-paper ever can retain any value.
Thirdly: Let us consider the accelerated velocity with which the national debt increases. There has been discovered and accurately ap- plied, by Mr. Paine in his treatise on the Eng- lish System of Finance, a common ratio, which will ascertain arithmetically the amount of the rational debt at the end of every succeeding war. It is in the series of one half upon each preceding number, that is, as 8, 12, 18, 27, 40, &c. Applying this ratio to the last six wars at the time of writing his treatise, Mr. Paine has found the following result:
1st TABLE.    Last 6 wars. 1 21,000,000.   2 23,000,000   3 48,000,000   4 72,000,000   5 108,000,000   6 162,000,000 
The result of which first table exactly corresponds with the account given by Adam Smith, in his chapter on public credit, of the expense of each war alluded to. In a second table Mr. Paine calculates what will be the expense of the 6 next wars, after the time of writing his pamphlet and the increase of the national debt. His calculation is this:
2nd. TABLE.    Last 6 wars. 1 243,000,000   2 364,000,000   3 540,000,000   4 819,000,000   5 1228,000,000   6 1842,000,000 
The second table is constructed on the same principle with the first, and consequently must be equally correct. This simple table of pro- gression must convince even the most stupid stock-jobber, of the rapidity with which Great- Britain is approaching a state of national insolv- ency. It will convince him, that at the end of the sixth war, after the year '96, (and the hi- story of Great-Britain is, in many instances, but the history of wars) the public debt will en- crease to the enormous sum of £ 1842,000,000.
Thirdly: I will mention another and perhaps equally dangerous tendency of the Financial System of England. Whilst the operation of the Sinking fund goes on, there is an appear- ance, at least, of paying the interest of the debt. Should any extraordinary emergency, however, call for its suspension for a year, ten years, or even altogether, a considerable sum of money will be at the command of government. Small indeed will be the inducement, which will suffice to determine the temporary, time- serving politicians of Great-Britain to suspend the Sinking fund altogether. Present dangers, present wants, the extraordinary supplies called for by some favorite expedient, will be argu- ments too powerful to resist. Such a measure as this, will be an act of bankruptcy, and will, perhaps, be the first step taken before the sponges will be applied to the national debt. The mischief which will attend this last step, the ruin which it will bring on individuals, the unfavourable effect which it will have on the British nation, are beyond measure. It is said that every inhabitant, from the most opulent no- bleman in England, to the narrow-minded, avar- icious stock-jobber, from the stock-jobber to the peasant, and from the peasant to the mean- est domestic servant, have money in the funds.
Fourthly: It is worthy of remark that every fail- ure in government-paper, of which we know any thing, has been attended with a correspond- ing change in government. We find in the "decline and fall of the English System of Fi- nance," a pamphlet which cannot be too fre- quently referred to, the following historical remarks. A failure in the finances of France pro- duced the French revolution; a failure of the finance of Austria broke up the French revolution, and produced the present French constitution. A failure in the finances of the old Congress of America broke up the old con- federation, & produced the new federal consti- tution. May we not then expect a change for the better in the political condition of Great- Britain? May not her national insolvency cheer us with one solitary ray of hope?
This communication is, I fear, already too long. The interest which I feel in enquiring into this subject, has induced me to say so much. But to conclude; on whatever side we view the picture which the English System of Finance presents, we must observe the secret progress of decay. By whatever avenue we ap- proach it, we find infallible symptoms of dissolu- tion. We see the splendid and magnificent fabric already tottering on its basis, and the time cannot be far distant, when it must fall and bury millions in its ruins. Every thing per- suades us, that the government of England is on the verge, nay even in the gulph of Bank- ruptcy.
COMMUNICATION.
The last Enquirer contains an address to judge Prentiss by some one, under the signature of Juridicus. The writer has magnified a very common incident, into a novel and alarming inroad on the right of Juries. Every man who has been much in the habit of attending the dis- trict courts of common law, must have been repeated cases, in which the court has inter- cepted the address from the Attorney for the commonwealth by some observations like this; "Mr. Attorney; we presume you will not think it necessary to press the prosecution on this evidence: there is certainly, nothing in it, to support the indictment, or to justify the consumption of time, which an argument "may take up." Such remarks, result from the consideration, that the law itself has applied a scale to presumptive proof, distinguishing it into violent, probable, and light; and the pro- priety of the Judges explaining this legal scale to a jury, whenever a prosecution depends on presumptive proof only. Where the presump- tions are obviously light, there is certainly no principle of humanity or law, which can ren- der it criminal in a Judge, to drop the expres- sion of such an idea. In the present case, the expression which fell from the bench was the effect of a consultation between the two Judges, and not the mere dicta of Judge Prentiss. It took place, after the commonwealth's Attorney, had been permitted to open the case at large and after the counsel for the defendant had gone through the legal explanation of presump- tive proof. It was at this point of time, and in a casual interval in the defence, that Judge Prentiss delivered the opinion not of himself merely, but of the court, on the nature and legal force of presumptive proof; and after stat- ing the impression of the court, as to the light- ness of the presumptions before them, the Jury were admonished, with emphatic solemnity, that if the evidence had produced a different effect on their minds, they were bound by their oaths to find a verdict of guilty. It is believed, that nothing was said to them, as to the court's awarding a new trial in the event of their find- ing such a verdict; it might, however, have been natural for them to infer it; and what, if they did? Or the expressions were really used? Would they have been justified by such an in- ference or from the expression, in falsifying their oaths as jurors and finding a verdict against their own consciences? Is it credible that they would have done, or did do, such a thing? Was it required of them by the bench? Was not on the contrary their duty distinctly stated to them, from the bench, and a verdict, on their own impressions of the evidence, seri- ously and religiously enjoined on them? If they founded a verdict on the impressions of the bench against their own, they did what they were not required to do, what they ought not to have done, what they were devoutly admon- ished not to do, and the crime is their own. It is believed, however, that they acted from conscience and judgement in their verdict of acquittal. The apprehension expressed by Jurid- icus, that this example may be hereafter turned against the life of a prisoner, is perfectly vana- ry; must be founded on a want of legal knowledge, and is a most degrading opinion of the people, from whose body Juries are taken. Every lawyer knows, that the court has the power of awarding a new trial in favour of life, but never against it. In the present case, if the Jury had found a verdict of guilty, the court might, and it is probable, would have granted a new trial; but whatever their inclination might have been, they had no power to set aside a verdict of not "guilty," and give a new trial for the commonwealth. The power, there- fore, which is now complained of, must, of necessity, have been on the side of life and mercy, never can be exerted against them. Besides, how weak, or wicked, must Juridicus think his Peers, from whose body Juries are formed, if he really believes the casual expression of the op- inion of the bench, will turn them from their oaths, even against the most solemn warning of the bench itself; that it is their own consciences, their own impressions, of the evidence, which they are to consult, and on which they are to ground their verdict! On the whole, the act complained of, was by no means an un- common one,—was the act of the court,—was innocent and humane.
COMMUNICATION.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER. Several pieces have recently appeared in your pa- per, relative to the remarks of Mr. John Randolph, and Mr. T. M. Randolph, in the House of Represen- tatives, on the last day of its sittings. The first piece, which is without signature, represents the report of that day's proceedings, which appeared in the National Intelligencer, as "abounding in mis- representations." In other pieces, which have since appeared, a similar charge is repeated, and particular reference is made by Mr. Garnett, to a note explanatory of the remarks of Mr. T. M. Randolph. The first determination of the Editor of the National In- telligencer, was to take no notice of this charge—to let that rest on its own character, convinced that the public was more competent than himself, impar- tially to estimate its merits. This determination was strengthened by the extreme delicacy of the circum- stances which gave rise to the pieces alluded to, and a sincere desire on his part to avoid any step which might in the least inflame wounds, which he had hoped were fully healed. As, however, the charge of an un- faithful report has been repeated, and countenance given to it by the publication of Mr. Garnett, he thinks it necessary, least silence should be construed into a tacit admission of the charge, to offer, through your print, a statement of circumstances, that will either prove the charge to be incorrect, or at least exonerate him from censure.
The remarks offered by the two gentlemen were made during the night of the 21st of April. Those made by Mr. T. M. Randolph were but indistinctly heard by the Editor—too indistinctly, in an affair of so much delicacy, to justify an implicit confidence in any report of his own. He took notes of the whole debate, as well as the partial light, the note attendant on a closing session, the hurried translation of buff- onery, and the inaudible voice of Mr. T. M. R. admit- ted. On the next morning he formed the purpose not to publish the remarks of Mr. T. M. R. which have since appeared. Believing that an ample expla- nation might take place, he feared least such a publica- tion might possibly tend to open new wounds. Diffident, in some measure, of his own judgement, he consulted a member of the House of Representatives, whom he considered the mutual friend of the two gentlemen, whose opinion coincided with his own. He avowed this determination. To guard, however, against any misrepresentation which might appear in the public prints, he agreed, in such case, to publish the remarks of Mr. T. M. R. For this purpose they were revised by one more competent than him-
self fairly and fully to state them. On examining them, they appeared to coincide with the notes taken, as far as the latter went. With regard to the note, explanatory of a remark of Mr. T. M. R. which seems principally to have given rise to animadversion, it is most evident that it could not emanate from the re- porter. The misrepresentation, which had been ap- prehended, actually took place; and it was then only that the Editor complied with the claim to publish them under a full confidence in the accuracy of the re- vision.
Even this communication is made with reluctance, nothing but necessity has extorted it from the Editor, in vindication of the print he conducts. He has mere- ly to add, that he has ever deemed it a sacred duty impartially and fairly to report the proceedings of the legislature. Of defects in the reports published, he is as conscious as any man. He believes this will be the lot of any reporter; and of his individual talents, in this department, he has never been arrogant. But, however liable he may be to commit mistakes, he is incapable of intentional misrepresentation. Washington, July 8, 1806.
Last Evening's Mail.
Our farmers being particularly concerned in the present political state of England, more es- pecially in her relations to Prussia, we have gleaned from our last Evening's Mail, every ar- ticle which in the least bears upon the reported accommodation between these two powers, the fall in the price of wheat and the chances of a still greater fall. Upon these materials, and on the Foreign Intelligence which they have now before them, it becomes them to form their own opinion. Certain it is, that in the unsettled state of England, as it is represented by the last arrival, no question can be to them of more importance than whether they should now hold up or dispose of their wheat.
BALTIMORE, July 11.
Extra of a letter from a mercantile house in Liverpool to another in this city, dated "24th May, 1806."
The Hamburg mail has brought an account this morning, of the king of Prussia having re- sented with respect to the hostile measures he has adopted against this country and opened his ports to British vessels—Count Haugwitz is also said to have retired from office.
"The account is, however, so improbable, that it is not all believed here to-day; and fami- liar impressions must exist in London, as the ac- count is only to be found in the newspapers, not a single letter from London being received here that mentions the circumstance."
PHILADELPHIA, July 9. PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. (Communicated for the Register.)
LIVERPOOL, May 24, 1806.
"We enclose you the extract (respecting the adjustment with Prussia) from the London pa- pers, leaving you to form your own conclu- sions.—No private letters from Hamburg, state the circumstance—and yet our government have delayed issuing letters of marque, though an order in Council, had appeared in the gazette, for that purpose."
Extra of a letter received in this city, dated Liverpool, May 24, 1806.
"The damp occasioned by political occur- rences still hangs upon our export trade. The demand for common cottons was free (partially for low American cottons) until the close of last week, when some heavy sales of West- Indias, of a description not much wanted, were brought forward, and meeting a dull demand, gave rather a check to the market; but the holders have been steady in the prices, and some few sales are making, viz. Middling Uplands 16d. a 16 3/4d. fine 17d.—New Orleans, very prime, 19d. middling 18d. and mixed 17 a 17 1/2d. The consumption seems to have run upon these descriptions: if it continues, and the supplies do not come in faster from America than they have done so far, it is not improbable the mar- ket may be run very fine, the flocks here being by no means heavy. The trade in the manu- facturing towns is rather better, but still very much depressed; and under the situation of af- fairs with the continent, we are unwilling to hold out any inducements for arrangements in America further than we have already done. The demand for Fine Cotton is not so favoura- ble."
"Flour has experienced a reduction; and we fear losses will be sustained in shipments from America, if the orders which have gone from hence affect the markets. It will be a- gain as speculation occurs; but the stocks of Grain, &c. are fair here, the prospect of harvest favourable, & a probability of some supplies thro' Neutrals, from the ports being open."
"Our government has abandoned the tax proposed on Pig Iron; and have given official 

SECRET HISTORY OF ST. CLOUD.
A work has just come from the press, under a title, that is well calculated to bring it into notice. It professes to be "A Secret History of the Court and Cabinet of St. Cloud. In a series of letters from a resident in Paris, to a nobleman in London during the months of August, September and October, 1805."
The book teems with anecdotes, and were its statements true, it would be a production of peculiar interest. But is there not every reason to believe, that it is the abortive attempt of some English writer, to mislead the world, by exaggerating the disgusting vices of the French government?
That that government is branded by innumerable imperfections; that it was raised up by military force and was only tolerated because it seemed to heal up the horrors of a most bloody revolution; that already it is covered with crimes, which might employ even the dramatic pen of Voltaire himself, are facts which no impartial man can deny. But even credulity itself must shrink in disgust from the exaggerated pictures of this English Historian.
What a pity it is (said a friend) that Bonaparte should have been guilty of so many crimes, as to give an air of truth to all the misrepresentations of this author! But how different is the conclusion that we draw? From the various misrepresentations of this author, we are even led to dispute many of the crimes, which have been already attributed to Bonaparte.
The author of this work professes himself to be a Frenchman. But if so, whence is it that his style is so free from Gallicisms, so truly English, so much easier than it was almost possible for a translator to make it?
Will any one believe that Bonaparte can treat his accomplished wife with so little respect as to kick and cuff her on the most trifling occasions?
What are we to think of the conversation said in the 67th letter to be held at a public entertainment, in the presence of several officers, and in a city which is said by this very author to contain at least 100,000 spies out of 400,000 inhabitants?
The 5th letter he devotes to the relations between France and this country; but he mixes so much apparent truth with so much apparent falsehood that it is impossible to separate the one from the other.
midst hundreds of bullets whistling around his ears, fire to the cannon, which blew up a depot of powder as was expected, and in the confusion returned unhurt.
Perhaps our readers may wish to judge for themselves on the composition of these letters. We have therefore extracted the following anecdotes respecting Turkey, not only because the state of that country is now peculiarly interesting, but because the following account is more divested of personal satire than perhaps any other in the Book:
LETTER XXXVIII. Paris, September 1805.
MY LORD, THE reciprocal jealousy and even interest of Austria, France and Russia, have hitherto prevented the tottering Turkish empire from being partitioned like Poland, or seized like Italy; to serve as indemnities, like the German empire, or to be shared, as rewards to allies, like the empire of Mysore.
When we consider the anarchy that prevails, both in the government and among the subjects, as well in the capital as in the provinces of the Ottoman Porte; when we reflect on the mutiny and cowardice of its armies and navy, the ignorance and incapacity of its officers and military and naval commanders, it is surprising, indeed, as I have heard Talleyrand often declare, that more foreign political intrigues should be carried on at Constantinople alone, than in all other capitals of Europe, taken together.
Beyond a doubt, the enmity of the Ottoman Porte can do more mischief than its friendship can do service. Its neutrality is always useful; while its alliance becomes frequently a burthen, and its support no advantage.
As soon as a war with Austria was resolved on by the British fashion, in 1792, emissaries were dispatched to Constantinople, to engage the Divan to invade the provinces of Austria and Russia; thereby to create a diversion in favour of this country.
In May 1793, the Committee of Public Safety determined to expedite another embassy to the Grand Signior, at the head of which was the famous intriguer De Semonville; whose revolutionary diplomacy had, within three years, alarmed the courts of Madrid, Naples, and Turin, as well as the republican government of Genoa.
LETTER XXXIX. Paris, September 1805.
MY LORD, THREE months before Brune set out on his embassy to Constantinople, Talleyrand and Fouche were collecting together all the desperadoes of our revolution, and all the Italian, Corsican, Greek and Arabini renegades and vagabonds in our country, to form him a set of attendants, agreeable to the real object of his mission.
You know too much of our national character, & of my own veracity, to think it improbable, when I assure you that most of our great men in place are as vain as presumptuous, and that sometimes vanity and presumption get the better of their discretion and prudence.
not comprehend. Generous as Bonaparte is, he does not throw away his expenses; perhaps within twelve months all these renegades, or adventurers, whom you all consider as vales of Brune, will be three-tailed Pashas or Beys, leading friends of liberty, who shall have gloriously broken their fetters as slaves of a Selim, to become the subjects of a Napoleon.
On the first audience, after his return, the reception Bonaparte gave him was not very cordial. He demanded active employment, in case of a continental war either in Italy or in Germany; but received neither.
General Brune has bought landed property for nine millions of livres (375,000l.). and has, in different funds, placed ready money to the same amount.
It was then that Bonaparte sent Joubert with a letter, in his own hand-writing, to be delivered into the hands of the Grand Signior himself.
Joubert's arrival at Constantinople, excited both curiosity among the people, and suspicion among the ministry.
In these trips to Turkey, he had always for travelling companions some of our emissaries to Austria, Hungary, and in particular to Servia, where the insurgents were assisted by our councils, and even guided by some of our officers.
prive the Sultan of the honor of his presence, and even after setting out once for some leagues on his return, Brune obeying that the marches and countermarches excited more mirth than terror, at last fixed a day, when finally either Bonaparte must be acknowledged by the Divan as an Emperor of the French or his departure would take place.
By Authority.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
Declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the State of Pennsylvania, entitled "an act to empower the board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia, to collect a certain duty on tonnage, for the purpose therein mentioned."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the consent of Congress be, and it is hereby granted and declared to the operation of an act of the legislature of Pennsylvania, passed on the first day of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, intitled "an act to empower the board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia, to collect a certain duty on tonnage, for the purpose therein mentioned."
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate.
February 23, 1806. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Making a further appropriation towards completing the south wing of the capitol, at the city of Washington.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum, not exceeding forty thousand dollars, shall be, and the same is hereby appropriated, to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States, towards completing the south wing of the capitol, at the city of Washington, which said sum shall be paid out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate Pro tempore.
April 21, 1806. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Making provision for the compensation of witnesses who attended the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That to every witness summoned to attend the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase, there shall be allowed & paid for every day's attendance upon the said trial, the sum of three dollars; also for mileage, at the rate of twelve and a half cents for every mile's distance, coming to the city of Washington, and returning to the usual place of residence of the witnesses, respectively.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the secretary of the Senate, to ascertain and certify the amount due to each witness, for attendance and mileage; which certificate shall be a sufficient voucher to entitle the witness to receive from the treasury of the United States, the amount certified to be due, unless otherwise ordered by the Senate.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the sum of six thousand dollars be appropriated, to defray the expenses to be incurred under the provisions of this act, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, Pro tempore.
April 21, 1806. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
STAUNTON STAGE.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the public, his STAGES will regularly, during the season of the Springs, leave the Bell-Tavern in this city, on Tuesday at 5 o'clock in the evening; & on each Saturday at the hour of 10 o'clock in the morning, and will arrive at Capt. Edmondson's Tavern in the Town of Staunton; where passengers, going on to the Springs, may be furnished, at all times, with Hackney Coaches, and other private conveyances, from thence.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Robert Bifow, dec'd. late of Powhatan county, are requested to bring forward the same properly authenticated, and receive payment...
THE subscriber has removed his Broker's Office to the middle tenement, in Doctor Terman's new building, the first door above Messrs. Pickett, Pollee & Johnson, and the second below the Post-Office; where he will attend particularly to all business confided to him.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, a Negro LAD about 22 years of age, about 5 feet ten inches high, with very thick lips, and very black; had on a checked Virginia cloth short coat and waistcoat, his pantaloons of plain purple, the same manufactory.
JOHN ALCOCK. INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public, he has just received at his Cabinet Manufactory near the Fire Insurance Office; a large assortment of Windsor Chairs and Settees, made in the newest fashion and by the best workmen in the state; any gentleman wishing to buy, will please send their orders or call at his Cabinet Manufactory, where they may get good warranted work, and on low terms, either in the Cabinet line or Windsor Chairs.
THOMAS RUTHERFORD & Co. Are desirous to sell: A Few Boxes 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, Grates Queens Ware, and a quantity of Liverpool Salt loose and in sacks, just received on consignment by the ship, Herald from Dublin and Liverpool.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowlings-Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd.
JUST RECEIVED, FROM BORDEAUX: A Large assortment of Claret Wine, of different qualities; Champagne, Moussoux, White Saturn, Vin de Grave, Bourgogne, Lafitte, Mufcat de Frontignan, old Medoc of different qualities, fresh Anchois, fresh Olives, Capers, and superfine Sweet Oil. For sale on reasonable terms by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE.
TO BE RENTED, THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaac, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleafant; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family. Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the bell in hand) at the corner of the three leading to church hill; to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, Serjeant of the City, or to JACOB I. COHEN. (law if)
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, on Thursday night the 1st inst. a negro man named LEWIS, he is about five feet nine or ten inches high, stout and well made, has a scar on one of his hands (I believe his right) occasioned by a burn when small; he wore away a home-spun short coat and pantaloons dyed of a light olive colour, took with him a black broad cloth coat and vest, but I expect he will change his name and clothing and attempt passing as a free man, and will attempt to make his escape to Norfolk by water. Masters of vessels and all others are forewarned from harbouring, employing, or taking him away at their peril. The above reward will be paid on delivering him to Joseph Traylor, Jr. in Blandford, or the subscriber. ARCHER TRAYLOR, sen.
N. B. I have understood that he was seen in the city of Richmond about the Broad Rock Races, dressed in black. I think it is probable he is still lurking about there. He has a part walk, good countenance, very active and fond of waiting on gentlemen. A. T. Chesterfield, May 27.
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN. April 11.
JUST PUBLISHED, By David Longworth, New-York, and for sale at the Enquirer Book-Store, THE ADVENTURES of TELEMACUS, son of Ulysses; from the French of FENELON, by the celebrated John Hawkesworth, L. L. D. corrected and revised by G. Gregory, with a life of the author, and a complete index Historical and Geographical; embellished with engravings. Also—HUTCHINSON'S XENOPHON, HERMAN & DOROTHEA, &c. &c. &c.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Trustees have appointed the 18th day of August next, for the payment of the Prizes drawn in the 2nd Class of the above LOTTERY, at which time they will be paid by the subscriber on application. All persons holding money on account of the said Lottery, are requested to make immediate payment to one of the Trustees or to deposit the same in the Bank of Virginia. GEORGE TUCKER, Acting Trustee. (oaw18A)
THE Subscriber, offers for sale, twenty-five acres of LAND, adjoining to his Farm, about one mile from this City on the main-road leading to Williamsburg—pleasantly situated, and convenient to good water. A indisputable title will be given to the purchaser. JOHN GLYNN. (oaw 8w.)
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. Printing, IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.