Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-11-17 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 147]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1807.
12 1-2 Cents Single.
Richmond Price Current.
  (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)    Tobacco, $ 5 00 cash.  Wheat, new, 1 00 do.  Flour, superfine, new, 5 75 do.  Flour, fine, 5 25 do.  Corn, 3 00 do.  Wheat, clean, (her ton) 180 00 do.  Iron, 110 00 do.  Bacon, 14 00 do.  Whiskey, 45 do.  
Circuit Court.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
TUESDAY, October 5.
Evidence of Major James Bruff.
(Continued.)
Mr Martin. Whose property is the place called Cold Water? A. I understand the greater part belongs to general Wilkinson. About four acres only is deeded to the U. S. for a site of a factory. He wrote on for me to purchase such a place. It was about this place, that gen. Wilkinson made the rude attack upon me which I have before mentioned: but I believe the true source was, that I had said to an officer in the confidence of gen. Wilkinson that he would not be in office six months. I knew that Congress was about to meet and that it was contrary to the genius of our government that he should hold the two offices of General and Governor of Louisiana.
Gen. Wilkinson. When did you receive the first intimation of my intention to retire from service? A. This is intimated in a letter from the general, dated April 5, 1805. [Here Major Bruff read a letter from gen. Wilkinson to him.—See reference A.] Q. Did I not reiterate this intention after I came to St. Louis? A. I believe you did. Gen. Wilkinson. Do you recollect at what period after I got to St. Louis, whether late or early? A. I cannot recollect. You often mentioned the subject.
Gen. Wilkinson. Were you subpoenaed to attend this place? A. I was. I saw a subpoena in the hands of a gentleman for me; and Mr Martin told me in Baltimore that there was one ordered, and therefore I considered myself as subpoenaed from Queen Anne's county, in Maryland. Gen. Wilkinson. Then you had a conference with Mr Martin? A. I had. Gen. W. Do you recollect to have said that you were reluctant to come, but Mr Martin had promised to lash me into tortures? A. I have said that from a conversation with Mr. Martin, I had reason to believe that your letter to col. Burr "post marked 15th of May," would be produced; but that I should have come in any event. [Here a certificate of col. Meigs was read; which see note (B).] The first intimation I had of this letter was from a letter written by a gentleman of the grand jury to a friend of mine, stating the testimony of gen. Wilkinson, given before that body. That part of the letter was confidentially read to me.
[Major Bruff was about to state a conversation with Mr Martin, when he was interrupted by col. Burr, who said that he could not consent to a narration of the conversation which might have been held with his counsel.] Gen. W. Did you not say that you believed Burr was guilty; but that I had done you a serious injury, and you thought this a good time to seek redress? A. I have said that I believed col. Burr concerned in that expedition with you. I have said so, and I think so still. Mr. McRae. Will you state the character of Judge Easton? A. I have accused him of an endeavor to swindle me out of half the land we purchased in common on which an arbitration is now depending. General W. Had you no land speculations with Easton? A. No. I had no speculations; but we made a purchase of a single tract of land together. Perhaps you call that speculations. General Wilkinson. You said that when col. Burr arrived at St. Louis, Easton and myself were intimate? Major Bruff. I thought so. General W. Did you not know that about that time I did not suffer him to come into my house? A. I heard him say after col. Burr had left St. Louis some little time, that you were persecuting him.
Commodore Shaw was called by the Prosecution.
Mr Hay. Did you travel in the stage with Major Bruff as he was coming to this place? A. I did. Mr Hay. Will you state the conversation which passed in the stage? Commodore Shaw. The conversation was lengthy and not particularly addressed to me. I understood, as Major Bruff stated, that a conspiracy had been organized in the Western country, at the head of which was Burr, and that Gen. Wilkinson and several others were implicated; that he had kept a watchful eye on them; had been on the alert; and that he had a just right to know that such a conspiracy existed. He said that gen. Wilkinson had done him a serious injury, and that he had come on from some information that Mr Martin had given him, to tell a long story. Q. What was the drift of the conversation; that he intended to injure gen. Wilkinson? A. The impression on my mind was, that gen. Wilkinson had done him a serious injury, and he was coming to retaliate; but that I cannot recollect the very words. (The C Justice declared that impressions were not evidence. Witnesses must always depose to facts.)
Mr McRae to Major Bruff. I understood you to say that you were subpoenaed from Queen Anne's county in Maryland: did you ever see the subpoena there? A. No. Q. What induced you to think then that you were subpoenaed there? A. I own property in Queen Anne's county, where I had been making arrangements for my return from the Western country. I went to Baltimore to transact some business, where I met with Mr Martin. He told me that if I had not come to Baltimore he should have gone to see me. I asked him if the letter "post marked 15th of May," would be produced. He said he believed it would, and informed me that I might consider myself subpoenaed; for that he should order a subpoena for me.
Captain Daniel Bissell called by the Prosecution. Gen. Wilkinson. Were you a member of the court martial which sat on the trial of Major Bruff? A. I was. Q. By whom was Major Bruff arrested? A. By Captain Richmond. He preferred the charges and solicited the arrest. Q. How many members composed the court; their names and rank? A. Col. Thomas Hunt, President; Colonel's Cushing and Kingsbury; Captains Lockwood, Bissell, Strong and Many; Lieutenants Peters, Mulford, Carson, Whitlock, Richardson and Kimball. Q. Was the court unanimous in their sentence? [Some doubt arose about the propriety of answering this question consistently with the articles of war. It was waved for the present.] Mr. Martin. Was it not some short time before the court martial, that an address to the President was handed about, which was signed by most of the officers? A. I believe it was. Q. Did Major Bruff sign it? A. I do not know that he did. I did not see his name to it. Q. Did not the officers impugn the honor of any member who refused to sign it? A. It is two years since the address was circulated; and I cannot recollect what were the impressions of the moment. Major Bruff said he had seen a mutilated copy of the address published in the papers. The address was to the President, the object of which was to continue gen. Wilkinson in the office of commander in chief while he was governor of Louisiana. It says a great many handsome things about his services from Canada to Florida, and the suffering which he had undergone in the cause of his country. [Refer to note (C) True copy.]
CONFIDENTIAL.
I am desirous like yourself to make a snug fixture, and hang up my sword. Our soil we may thank God, is not favorable to military pursuits, and the profession of arms has become disreputable, in our free and peaceful country—Will you look out for a "handsome spot for me, five or six miles from St. Louis, of 1000 acres more or less, rich, well timbered, and laying well for cultivation, with excellent water and a mill seat? I shall want such a spot. Will you have the goodness to look for one without speaking; and if a bargain presents, you may make in your own name a provisional contract, to be off or on in six months. Pardon the freedom I take with, and the trouble I offer you. With esteem and respect, Your obedient servant, JS. WILKINSON. Major Bruff. April 5, 1807.
Col. Meigs' Certificate.
Richmond, Sept. 23, 1807. I certify, that at Richmond, during the trial of col. Burr, for treason, Major Jas. Bruff informed me that he was attending as a witness for col. Burr, for which he was sorry. That L. Martin had promised him, if he would attend as a witness, he, Martin, would expose the character of gen. Wilkinson, by introducing into court, a certain letter written by general Wilkinson to Aaron Burr—which letter colonel Burr had declined submitting to the Grand Jury; and that Mr. Martin declared that he would lash general Wilkinson into tortures; and upon these promises he came. (Signed) R. J. MEIGS, Jun'r.
To his Excellency THOMAS JEFFERSON President of the United States.
It does not comport with the pride of a soldier, tacitly to behold his general assailed by unmerited slander; or to suffer the veteran with whom we have run a long course of hardships and perils, to fall a victim to undeserved calumnies. The spirit of a soldier revolts against such apathy and every man of sensibility would condemn such cold-heartedness.
We mean not to offend by this offering of a just tribute to merit; nor to derogate from the worth or the living or the dead by those expressions of our sentiments.
We have seen with horror, and have felt with indignation, the various attempts which have been made to blast the character of general James Wilkinson: some of us have served under his command 12 years, and have followed him from Canada to Florida: and all have been habituated to his command for many years, during which period, we have seen him encountering almost every vicissitude to which active military life is incited—Generous, benevolent and humane; his heart, his hand and his purse are ever open, and ready to succour distress and relieve misfortune: hardy, enterprising, daring and brave, he encounters obstacles with alacrity; and is most exalted when pressed by difficulties. The ice, snow and wintry
blasts of the North, the arid sands and burning sun of the South, with mountains and morasses, presents no impediments to his course, where duty calls: Ready to take the lead in every extremity, he never exacts from others what he is not willing himself to perform—Daring, yet vigilant and cautious, he is provident in warding dangers and resourceful in mastering them.
Let him be judged by his orders and arrangements, and military men will honor his principles and practices; rigid in his discipline, exact in his police, and indefatigable in every branch of service. He delights to comfort and cherish the sick soldier, and pays a secret respect to the laws of his country, and the rights of his fellow-citizens, of which numerous instances could be quoted.
With him for a leader, we shall neither fear danger nor foresee difficulties, but shall march to battle with the assurance of victory. The Subscribers, composing the whole of the officers present at the Court-martial and St. Louis, would suffer martyrdom sooner than profess what they do not believe; or proffer homage where it is not due; and with these sentiments, they hesitate not to declare that they have offered the opinions of every man of honor who carries the sword of the U. States.
(Signed by)  Thomas Hunt, Col. 1st U. Reg. Inf.  Th. Cushing, L. Col. Adj. & Ins. Army.  James Kingsbury, L. C. 1st Reg. Inf.  B. Lockwood, Capt. 1st Reg. Inf.  Elijah Strong, Capt. 1st Reg. Inf.  Daniel Bissell, Capt. 1st Reg. Inf.  James Richmond, Capt. 1st Reg. Inf.  James B. Many, Capt. Artillerists.  Gen. Peters, 1st Lt. Reg. Art'y.  Clarence Mulford, Lt. Art'y.  Wm. Carson, Lt. 1st Reg. Inf.  A. Whitlock, Lt. Reg. Inf.  Wm. Richardson, 2d Lt. & A. 1st R. Inf.  Joseph Kimble, Lt. Adj.  Wm. King, Surgeon's Mate.  A. Sangrain, Surgeon's Mate.  John H. Robinson, Act. Surgn's. Mate. 
DOCUMENTS.
Accompanying the bill making further appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year 1807. Presented the 5th of November, 1807.
Committee Room, November 2d, 1807. The committee of ways and means to whom was referred "an estimate of extraordinary expenses incurred by the navy department, since the 22d day of June last, for the service of the year one thousand eight hundred and seven," have instructed me to request that you will furnish them with such information relative to this subject, as may be in possession of the navy department, and which you may deem material.
I have the honor to be, With high respect, Your most obedient, G. W. CAMPBELL. Honorable Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy.
Navy Department, November 3d, 1807.
SIR. In answer to your letter of the 2d instant in which you ask for such information as may be in possession of the navy department, and which may be deemed material by me, "relatively to the estimate of the expenses incurred by the navy department, since the 22d June, 1807;" I have the honor to state, that under the existing circumstances, it was deemed sound policy and good economy to procure in season a supply of those articles which, in the event of a war, could not be procured without difficulty, and then at very advanced prices. Of the article salt-petre, it was early determined to lay in a large supply, as we had none on hand, and but a scanty supply of powder. We have consequently purchased all that has been offered for sale at a reasonable price. For that stated in the estimate, we have given different prices, the lowest of which has been 16, the highest 18 cents per lb. For powder, cannon, cannon ball, copper, canvas and cordage, we have contracted at the ordinary market prices.
The President further determined to prepare all our gun-boats for actual service, and to increase the marine corps from 500 non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates, (the number estimated for, for the service of the year 1807,) to 1044, the number authorized by law. Hence the expenses incurred, as stated in the estimate, for arming, manning and provisioning our vessels, and for clothing and pay, &c. of the marine corps.
On reviewing the estimate, which from necessity was hastily prepared, I discover one item which should not have been included. I mean 64000lb. of sheet iron, stated under the head of repairs of vessels, amounting to $ 2312 12. This item having been returned in the general statements, of contracts and purchases, made by the navy agents since the 22d June last, in pursuance of a circular addressed to them, was taken from those general statements and introduced into the estimate, without the object for which it was intended having been adverted to. Upon examination I find that it was purchased under the appropriation law of the 7th January, 1807, and is intended to be used not in repairing of vessels, but in roofing buildings at the navy yard. It seems not to have been already provided for by law, need not be included in the appropriation now to be
made. Deducted from the estimate for repairs of vessels, it reduces that item from $151,896 73 to $142,884 61, and consequently the whole amount of the estimate will be $ 677,064 47, instead of $ 686,076 59, as first stated. I have the honor to be, Respectfully, sir, R. SMITH.
Your most obedient, R. SMITH. Hon. G. W. Campbell, Chairman committee ways and means.
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, communicated to Congress, November 6, 1807.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following Report and Estimates.
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS.
The net revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage which accrued during the year 1805, amounted to $ 14,135,138
And that which accrued during the year 1806, amounted, as will appear in the statement (A.) to 16,576,454
The same revenue, after deducting that portion which arose from the duty on salt, and from the additional duties constituting the Mediterranean fund, amounted during the year 1805, to 12,520,532
And during the year 1806, to 14,809,753
It is ascertained that the net revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1807, exceeds that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1806; and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the duty on salt, and of the Mediterranean fund, both of which expire on the first day of January next, be safely estimated for the present, and if no change takes place in the relations of the United States with foreign nations, at fourteen millions of dollars.
The statement (B.) exhibits in detail, the several species of merchandise and other sources, from which the revenue was collected during the year 1806.
It appears by the statement (C.) that the sales of the public lands have, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1807, exceeded 284,000 acres. Some returns are not yet received; and the proceeds of sales in the Mississippi Territory being, after deducting the surveying and other incidental expenses, appropriated in the first place to the payment of a sum of 1,250,000 dollars to the state of Georgia, have not been included, but are distinctly stated. The actual payments by purchasers have, during the same period, exceeded 680,000 dollars; and the receipts into the treasury from that source may, after deducting charges and the five per cent. reserved for roads, be estimated for the ensuing year, at 500,000 dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the U. S. may, therefore, without including the duties on postage and other incidental branches, be computed for the year 1808, at $ 14,500,000
And the payments into the treasury during the same year, on account of the salt and Mediterranean duties previously accrued, are estimated at one million three hundred thousand dollars 1,300,000
Making in the whole an aggregate of fifteen million eight hundred thousand dollars, $ 15,800,000
Last quarter of the year 1807.
The balance in the treasury which, on the 30th day of September, 1806, amounted to 5,496 969 dollars 77 cents, did on the 30th day of Sept. 1807, amount to $ 8,530,000
The receipts into the treasury from the 1st October to the 31st day of December, 1807, are estimated at 4 000,000
$ 12,530,000
The expenses during the same period for all objects whatever, the public debt excepted, and including 696,076 dollars for the extraordinary expenditures of the navy department, of which the estimate has been transmitted, are estimated at $ 1,700,000
The ordinary payments on account of the public debt, including the provision for the interest on the Louisiana & Dutch debt, to the 1st of July, 1808, are estimated at 1,700,000
A further sum="1,500,000"> A further sum of about 1,500,000 dollars should also be paid during this quarter, in order to complete the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars. If the whole of this sum, which is applicable to the purchase of the eight per cent. stock, cannot be expended this year, the unexpended balance will form an additional expenditure for the year 1808, charging however the whole to this quarter. 1,500,000
Making an aggregate of four million nine hundred thousand dollars, and will leave in the Treasury at the close of the year, a balance of about seven millions six hundred thousand dollars, 7,630,000
$ 12,530,000
Expenditures of the year 1808. The permanent expenses calculated on a peace establishment are estimated at 11,600,000
dollars, and consist of the following items, viz.
 1. For the civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions, the light house and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying public lands and the sea coast, the fifth installment of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 100,000 dollars to meet such miscellaneous appropriations, not included in the estimates, as may be made by Congress, 1,100,000  2. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appropriation for Algiers, 200,000  3. For the military and Indian department, including trading houses, and the permanent appropriation for certain Indian tribes, 1,280,000  4. For the naval establishment, 1,020,000  5. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt; of which sum not more than 3,400,000 dollars will for the year 1808 be applicable to the payment of interest, 8,000,000 
$ 11,600,000
To the permanent expenses must be added for the year 1808, a sum of about 800,000 dollars, necessary in addition to the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, to complete on the 1st January, 1809, the reimbursement of the eight per cent. stock, 800,000
And for paying their balance of American claims, assumed by the French convention, 200,000
Making altogether 12,600,000 dollars for the expenses of that year, $ 12,600,000
The receipts of that year having been estimated at $ 15,800,000,
And the probable balance in the Treasury on the 1st of January next, at 7,630,000
Making altogether 23,430,000
Would therefore probably leave in the Treasury on the first of January, 1809, a balance of near eleven millions of dollars. 10,830,000
$ 23,430,000
PUBLIC DEBT.
It appears by the statement (D.) that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, have during the year ending the 30th day of September, 1807, exceeded 4,600,000 dollars; making the total of public debt reimbursed since the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st of October, 1807, about 25,880,000 dollars, exclusive of more than six millions, which have been paid during the same period, in conformity with the provisions of the treaty and convention with Great-Britain, and of the Louisiana convention.
Of the twelve millions of dollars, which, according to the preceding estimates, may be paid on account of the public debt, between the 30th September, 1,807, and the 1st of January, 1809, about eight millions will be on account of the principal. It must, however, be observed, that the unascertained result of the operations made to the public creditors for the modification of the debt, may affect the amount payable during the year 1808, on account of both principal and interest.
On the 1st day of January, 1809, the principal of the debt will, if the proposed modification be not assented to by the public creditors, amount to near fifty-seven millions and five hundred thousand dollars. The subsequent annual payments thereon, on account of principal and interest, will not, exclusively of occasional purchases, exceed 4,600,000 dollars. And the whole of the debt, the nineteen millions of three per cent. stock only excepted, will be reimbursed in sixteen years.
A general subscription would reduce the capital to about fifty-one millions of dollars. The payments would amount to eight millions of dollars annually, during six years, and average less than three millions during the seven following, at the end of which period the whole debt would be extinguished.
An annual unappropriated surplus of at least three millions of dollars, may henceforth be relied upon with great confidence. The receipts of the year 1808 have been estimated at 15,600,000 and the expenses at 12,600,000 dollars. The permanent revenue has been computed at 14,500,000 dollars, and the permanent expenses, predicated on an annual payment of eight millions of dollars on account of the debt, have been stated at 11,600,000 dollars; and as this would, if no modification of the debt should take place, be reduced to less than 3,500,000, the annual surplus would then amount to six millions of dollars. Nor are the seven millions and an half of dollars, which will remain in the treasury at the end of the present year, included in the calculation.
What portion of that surplus may be wanted for necessary measures of security and defence; what portion should be applied to internal improvements, which, whilst increasing and diffusing the national wealth, will strengthen the bonds of union, are subjects which do not fall within the scope of this report. (Continued on the 4th page.)

Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, November 9.
Mr. Parker offered the following resolution which was adopted, and a committee of five appointed accordingly:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations ought to be made in the law fixing the salaries of the Secretaries of the Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana, and Michigan Territories, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Holmes presented the petition of Samuel Glynn, praying for compensation for services during the revolutionary war. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Key presented a memorial from the Mayor and citizens of George-Town, in the district of Columbia, against the contemplated bridge over the Potomac; which was referred to the committee of the whole to whom had been referred the bill on that subject.
Mr. Key said, that the bill for the erection of the bridge was made the order of the day for this day; as the subject was particularly interesting to the citizens of his district, and he expected that to-morrow there might be documents laid on the table which would throw considerable light on the subject, he moved that the consideration of the bill should be postponed till Wednesday.
Mr. Lewis wished that the subject should progress as fast as possible; but if additional documents were expected, he had no objection to the postponement; which was accordingly agreed to.
Mr. Key moved that the memorial which he had just presented should be printed.
This was objected to by Messrs. Lewis and Upham, on the ground that no petition or document on this subject had been printed, and it would be partial to order one only to be printed and that they could all be printed in a reasonable time.
The motion for printing was insisted on by Messrs. Key, Nelson, and Stoad, on the ground that all the other documents had been in the possession of the House for four years, who had become acquainted with their contents; that this petition contained matter entirely new, and which could not be understood from merely hearing it read.
The motion was negatived, 56 to 46. Mr. Boyle presented the petition of the witnesses who attended on the part of the U. States at the late trial at Richmond, stating that the pay allowed to witnesses attending that court was by no means adequate to the expenses which they necessarily incurred during their attendance; and praying for additional compensation. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Randolph said, that at the last session, or the session before, a bill had been passed to defray certain expenses arising from the impeachment of Samuel Chase: That bill had provided compensation for witnesses only. There were several persons, other than witnesses, whom it was incumbent on the House to compensate, as marshals who served process, issuing from the Senate, for which there was no provision by law; there were also some services of a minor nature, which the managers had thought necessary, and which should be compensated. He therefore moved that the committee of Ways and Means be instructed to enquire what further appropriations are necessary to defray the expenses arising from the impeachment of Samuel Chase. Agreed.
Mr. Southard and Mr. Chandler each presented petitions on the subject of post-offices and roads, in their respective districts; which were referred.
Mr. Mumford presented a memorial from the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of New-York, stating the defenceless situation of the city and harbor, and praying that an adequate appropriation be made for its protection. Referred to the committee on the aggressions committed within our ports and waters, &c.
Mr. Smilie presented the petitions of the messengers of the Register of the Treasury, and of the messengers of the Treasury and War Departments, praying for an increased compensation; which were referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Finley made a report from the committee of elections, on the memorial of Joshua Barney, complaining of the undue election of Wm. McCrea, as a representative from the state of Maryland, in avor of Mr. McCrea; which was committed to a committee of the whole on Thursday next; and ordered to be printed.
Agreeable to the order of the day the House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Masters in the chair, on the bill making an appropriation for the further support of the Navy Establishment during the year 1807.
On motion of Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL, the blanks in the bill were filled up in the following manner:
Table with 2 columns: Item, Amount. Rows include: For pay and subsistence of officers and seamen, $74,750 29; Provisions, 31,468 15; Repairs of vessels, 142,884 61; Pay and subsistence of the marine corps, 18,500; Clothing for the same, 10,159 42; Medicines and hospital stores, 1,263 40; Ordnance and military stores, 310,554 60; Timber for the Navy, 87,500.
The bill being gone through, a motion was made for the committee to rise, when Mr. QUINCY wished to ask a question of the chairman of the committee of Ways and Means. Interlocutory: which they had received from the Secretary of the Navy, it was stated that the timber procured was for building 73 gun-boats; the appropriation in the bill was "for the Navy;" he wished to know the reason for this variance; whether this timber was the same as that specified for the gun-boats; if so, whether it was any thing else than gun-boat timber?
Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL said, that he would endeavor to satisfy the gentleman from Massachusetts. Upon conversing with the Secretary of the Navy, the committee were informed, that this timber was procured of such quality, that it might answer any ordinary naval purposes; it was perhaps contemplated to be used for the erection of gun-boats; but had been so selected that it could be appropriated to other purposes, if necessary.
Mr. QUINCY said, the committee would recollect that in the communication from the President of the U. S. to this House, he first states that he has made a greater provision of those articles of military stores, with which we were not before sufficiently furnished; he then states that he had also incurred some expenses, unprovided for, for gun-boats. Mr. Q. understood by the communication from the Treasury and Navy Departments, that the present appropriation was for extraordinary expenses incurred for the Navy, other than those which come under the general name of military stores, and not including those expenses for gun-boats. He asked of the chairman of the committee of Ways and Means, merely for information, whether these extraordinary expenses were those which the President alluded to? Whether expenses, not produced to the House, were not yet behind the curtain? Whether they were the whole expenses that had been incurred?
Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL said, he could only answer to the gentleman's enquiries, that, as the message from the President of the U. S. had informed the House that certain extraordinary expenses had been incurred, and that estimates would be laid before them; and as such estimates had been laid before the House, the committee had conceived that these expenses were the same as those mentioned by the President, and acted upon them under that impression. They had no information before them from which they could inform the House whether there were other expenditures made, and they had not enquired whether the message had reference to any other.
Mr. QUINCY hoped the committee would excuse him, if he proposed another question. The committee would perceive that in the documents accompanying the bill, there was a statement of articles said to be purchased. He wished to know of the committee of ways and means, whether, in the common sense of the world these articles were actually purchased and paid for, or only contracted for? If purchased and paid for, out of what monies the payment had been made? Whether out of the Public Treasury, from the private resources of the Secretary of the Navy, or from appropriations destined to other objects. The committee would see the direction he wished to give to this enquiry; that the committee might know before they voted this appropriation, the course which had been adopted by the officers of the Navy Department.
Mr. EPPES said, that neither he, nor any other member of this House, could satisfy all the enquiries of the gentleman from Massachusetts. All the expenses provided for by this law were not authorized by existing laws. Under the extraordinary circumstances which had occurred on the 22d of June last, at a time when the gentleman from Massachusetts himself had declared that the most violent attack which ever disgraced the country was made, the Executive had the choice of two courses; either immediately to convene the representatives of the people, or to demand reparation from Great Britain. As the last was the course pointed out by the laws and example of nations, it was deemed proper to postpone the meeting of the legislature till it could be ascertained whether or not the outrage had been authorised by the British government. In the mean time it was deemed necessary to provide for such exigencies as might occur. Under former appropriations military stores had been procured; but all the stores thus obtained were found to belong properly to the War Department; and also the Department of War was sufficiently supplied with salt-petre, the Navy Department was not; and in case of any pressing emergency, it would have become necessary to purchase it at a high price. If it was asked why salt-petre was purchased in preference to powder, it was because it had been found that powder could not be preserved in magazines; on this account it was thought better to purchase the ingredients for making powder than to purchase the article itself, as it could be made as fast as wanted. He believed that all the other items of the stores depended on a similar principle.
Under the existing law of the land the president was authorised to increase the marine corps to the number of 1004: under present circumstances he thought proper to exercise that power. No appropriation had been made for the purpose; but it was presumed that if the law provided the power of increasing this corps, it intended that they should be supported and clothed.
As to timber, the same reasoning would apply. It was thought essential to make preparations to guard our defenceless ports, and to prevent our cities from being burnt or destroyed. With a view to this purpose it was thought proper to procure a quantity of timber for gun-boats; and in order to enable the legislature to give such a form to the preparations for the defence of our harbors as they should think fit, the timber was so selected as to suit any purpose. And if it should not be necessary to make use of this timber, it was well known that it could be sold without loss.
There had been no other expenses incurred than these rendered necessary by the situation in which the country was placed by the attack on the Chesapeake; and he believed the present bill included every additional expenditure that was made.
Mr. QUINCY observed, that in making these enquiries his intention was not to cast any blame on the incurring of these expenses. His single object was that he and the house might understand how the thing was done? He did not perceive that either the chairman of the com. of ways and means, or the gentleman last up, had answered his question. One of them had detailed at length the proceedings since the affair of the Chesapeake, which Mr. Q. did not wish to condemn. He wished the house should understand in what manner this business had been managed. Situated as he was upon this floor, possessing no more means of information than any other gentleman in the house, he understood that the articles had been purchased and paid for. Reasoning in his own mind on this subject, as he would on any subject in common life, he could see but three funds from which this 600,000 dol-
lars could be derived: The first fund was the treasury; it was certainly not obtained thence, as they all knew that the treasury cannot pay any money but by warrants; and the secretary of the treasury cannot issue any warrant, except on an appropriation by law. This then was not the fund; the next arose from the secretary of the navy having in his hands appropriations of money destined for purposes authorised by law which he may have applied to purposes which were not so authorised. He did not believe that there was so much more money than was necessary appropriated to any specific objects in the hands of the secretary as would enable him to meet these additional expenses without affecting other appropriations.
Mr. Q. could then only suppose that the secretary of the navy had purchased and paid for these articles out of his own private purse or that of some other person. He wished to know how it was? If he could not obtain information this way, he must try some other. He wished that the laws of the country should be so modified, as to give all security to the individual who had taken on himself so great a responsibility.
Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL said, he understood that the gentleman's objections at first were not against the appropriation or the propriety of making it; but now he wished to know, whether a subordinate officer had actually paid this money, or whether it remained unpaid; and if paid, where the secretary got the money to pay it. For himself, he considered it of no importance in what manner the money was paid, whether in dollars or in bank notes, or in any other way. The president had declared that he deemed it necessary to procure these materials, because appearances indicated an approaching rupture; if they had not been procured then, they might have become scarce, and perhaps could not have been had at all. The materials were stored; the secretary of the navy had said that they were purchased. He conceived it immaterial whether the money was actually paid, or whether any individual had become responsible for it. It was not usual for the committee of Ways and Means, or for the House to go into minutiae, or to enquire whether the money were paid in one way or in another. He asked the gentleman from Massachusetts if it was of any importance whether it were paid a month ago, or should be paid a month hence. The gentleman seemed to endeavor to propose some question that would produce difficulty; he professed to be in favor of the appropriation, and yet wished to throw some obstacle in the way to obstruct its passage. Even had the secretary appropriated money to this exigency which had been otherwise appropriated, it was a customary measure.
There was a time when this doctrine was advocated by the very gentleman who now seemed to oppose it. Mr. C. here read that part of the message from the President to Congress which relates to this subject. He then contended, that this proved that the articles spoken of were secured, and that the persons of whom they were procured were satisfied with the security of government for the purchase. If the propriety of incurring these expenses were brought into question, it might be necessary to give some answer to objections which should be offered. But as it seemed that the propriety of the measure was not questioned, he should go no farther into the subject.
Mr. RANDOLPH said, from what he had heard of the debate, it appeared to him, that some doctrines had been advanced by the gentleman on his left (Mr. Campbell) which had not been heretofore considered as the true old whig doctrine, the true republican or democratic doctrine. He had heard it stated, with some surprise, that the misappropriation of public money, or, in other words, to apply public money which had been appropriated for one object to another, was a matter of little importance, and unworthy of being made a question of enquiry in this House. He thought very differently. He had not heard much of the debate; but he had heard enough to convince him that an alarming—a damaging heresy on the subject of politics, was likely to become prevalent in this body. Mr. R. said he would take the liberty of reading an extract from the first communication which the present President of the U. S. made to Congress, in which he recommends it as prudent to multiply barriers against the misapplication of public money, by confining expenditures to express appropriations. Mr. R. read the passage to which he alluded, as follows:
"In our care too of the public contributions entrusted to our direction, it would be prudent to multiply barriers against their dissipation, by appropriating specific sums to every specific purpose susceptible of definition: by disallowing all applications of money varying from the appropriation in object or transcending it in amount: by reducing the undefined field of contingencies, and thereby circumscribing discretionary powers over money; and by bringing back to a single department all a contabularies for money, where the examination may be prompt, efficacious and uniform."
These opinions, said he, are at total variance with the doctrine now advanced—the present doctrine threatens a war of extermination to these opinions. Doctrines which were then held sacred, and on which he had always acted, and upon which he trusted he should always continue to act, appeared now to be deserted.
The gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Campbell) had stated, that there was a time when certain gentlemen sanctioned the doctrines for which he now contends. It was equally true, he said, that there were others, who, contemporaneously too, defended the principles for which he now contended. Does the gentleman from Tennessee consider us as political roundabouts, to be changed by changing circumstances? If this be the fact, the sooner we know it the better.
Mr. R. called the attention of the House to an enquiry formerly made into the conduct of general Hamilton, supported by a colleague of his now in the Senate. What was the crime alleged against the general? It was, that he had applied monies appropriated for one purpose to defray the expense of another. This was the charge which was then made, and supported with great ability.
Mr. R. allowed that the crisis which occasioned the extraordinary expenses in question was an imminent one. It was so critical, that Congress ought to have been immediately convened, in order that they might have given authority by law for these extraordinary expenses, and for adopting such measures as national feeling and national honor called for.
He confessed, he felt extremely reluctant to vote large sums for the support of our degraded and disgraced navy, for expenses too that had been illegally incurred. He had endeavored in vain to procure Gallatin on Finance. (Which certainly ought to be in their library) In that book, he recollected a case exactly apposite to the present, where the President of the U. S. during the Pennsylvania insurrection, made use of money to defray the expenses incurred, which had been appropriated for a different object; but not having the book in his possession he would not venture to quote it lest he should not do it correctly. Mr. R. concluded by saying, that when he rose, he did not mean to have said so much on the subject. If any thing had escaped him grating to any gentleman's feelings, he hoped it would not be ascribed to an intention to offend; but he could not withhold his indignation on hearing such anti-republican and highly federal opinions, as had been supported by the gentleman from Tennessee.
Mr. FISK said, that the bill now before the House went to provide for two objects; the one, authorised by law, to wit, the increase of the marine corps; the other authorised, the procuring of timber and purchase of ordnance, &c. The Secretary of the navy told them, in his communication and in his letter to the committee of ways and means, that they had no stock of these articles on hand; and that salt-petre was wanting, and was then purchased at the lowest price; timber also had been procured, which was in the highest degree necessary for the defence of our ports and harbors. It would not be doubted but the President had a right to make these provisions; he should have thought him deficient in duty if he had not done it. The President had thought it advantageous to lay in these stores, from the aspect of the times: it simply rested with the House to say whether this appropriation should be made or withheld. If in paying this money or appropriating it, any fault had been committed by the officers of government, if they had exceeded or violated their trusts, it would be time enough to enquire into it when it came properly before the House.
The gentleman from Virginia considered these doctrines as anti-republican; whether this were the case or not, the example had been set before. There was a case on record which would justify them. He alluded to a bill passed the first session of the ninth Congress.
He thought it therefore very immaterial whether money had been paid out of monies not appropriated, or out of monies otherwise appropriated. It was conceived that Congress would justify the act, by an actual appropriation. The only part of the expenditure which the House could object to, was that which related to salt-petre and naval stores; and he conceived these had been purchased with a due regard to the interest of the country.
Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL, regretted very much that the gentleman from Virginia, had either misunderstood him, or had misstated what had fallen from him. What he had said was this, and this only: that there might be a case which would authorise the application of money destined for one purpose to another; he was not prepared to say that this was such a case, but that such a case might happen. He felt surprised that these doctrines were stigmatized as anti-republican or federal, and that it had been said they were playing a game of political roundabouts; the expression was not surely meant to convey an idea that they were now advocating a doctrine which they had once opposed? He had said that it was unnecessary to enquire whether these sums were paid or not, he had not said it was immaterial whence they had been drawn, if they were paid. He appealed to the chairman and to the House if these were not the expressions he had used. He thought that the exigency would warrant the purchase of these materials; the President had told them these were extraordinary expenditures; hence he could not see how this question involved the principle of applying money destined for one purpose to another.
He felt as much reluctance to vote for large naval appropriations as the gentleman from Virginia; he never had been in favor of them, nor ever should be. He conceived that if any thing could authorise such expenditure this outrage did; and if the President had neglected to put the nation in a state of defence, the people would have had reason to complain of the inefficiency of government: it was the duty of the President to adopt such measures as would have been authorised by Congress had they been sitting at the time.
The question now was whether the House would sanction the expenditures or not; whether the exigency of the case would justify them? He had not expected that objections would have been made to the details of the bill, or that it would have become a question whether the money was actually paid by the Secretary of the Navy or not.
Mr. QUINCY said, that the question he had asked was so simple and direct that he could not see how the chairman of the committee of ways and means or any other member could have mistaken it. These articles had been purchased three months ago; was it not clear that how was interest due on the purchase; how was it to be paid? If no interest was due, the monies of the United States had been applied; if the interest was due, where was the specific appropriation for it? He asked these questions for information, and not with a design to create difficulty. As to the passage quoted by the gentleman from Vermont, with a design to show the similarity of the proposed measure to one formerly adopted, that was an expense authorised by law, for which a sum of money had been
appropriated by law, but which was not sufficient to cover the whole expenditure: this was an expenditure which had not been authorised.
Mr. RANDOLPH said, if the gentleman from Tennessee had not before played a roundabout game, he appeared now to have done it. The gentleman might explain away what he had said, but he did not make his argument different from what he had understood it.
He thanked the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Fisk) for having referred him to a former report of the committee of ways and means, in which he, as a chairman of that committee, had made a similar application to the secretary of the navy for information to that now recommended, and to which a definite answer was given. He supposed the gentleman by quoting only a part of the report, did not mean to garble it. [Mr. R. read the letter which he wrote to the Secretary for information, and his reply] Mr. R. said at that section he reprehended the conduct of that officer, and in this very particular.
Mr. R. certainly understood the gentleman from Tennessee to say, that it did not matter whether the Secretary of the Navy had paid for the extraordinary supplies in question in bank notes or specie, or whether they were paid for at all. Now, he was of opinion that it did matter very materially. He reminded the gentleman that he did not appear in opposition on this occasion. He came into the House without knowing what question was before it. He was told the question was for the committee to rise; but he had heard doctrines delivered which he considered subversive of opinions which he and the republicans with whom he had acted, had always considered sacred. But he was not advocating principles which he gentleman from Tennessee had opposed. He never recollected to have seen him in opposition; he meant to cast no such imputation upon him. Mr. Randolph said he did not mean to oppose the present appropriation; for though he should do it reluctantly, he meant to vote in favor of it. But he felt the same reluctance in giving this vote, that he should feel in paying a gambling debt to a swindler. He considered the navy of the United States disgraced, and he felt the same kind of reluctance in appropriating money for its support, which a master felt in paying the expenses of an unprofitable and disgraced servant.
(Debate to be Continued.)
Mr. Randolph was followed by Messrs. Smilie, Dana, Newton, & G. W. Campbell: when Messrs. Randolph, and Smilie again spoke.
The committee then rose & reported the bill which was ordered to a third reading to morrow.
The continuation of the debate partook of the same character with that part given, and was not directed so much to the passage of the bill, as to incidental points which derived importance from their implication the measures taken in relation to the outrage on the Chesapeake, as well as from containing an expression of opinion on the outrage itself.
TUESDAY Nov. 10.
Mr. Gardner presented the petition of Abraham Gale of the state of New-Hampshire, stating that on a settlement of accounts betwixt him and the United States, in 1776 he received a certificate of his balance due to him, which certificate he had lost, and praying relief. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Van Horne presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the city of Washington, representing that a law had been passed by Congress enabling them to open a canal, which was to have been completed in five years; that sufficient subscriptions were not obtained within the time allowed by law, which had now expired. The petitioners pray for an incorporation of a company to carry the contemplated canal into effect. Referred to a select committee.
Mr. Clifton, from the committee of Revisal and unfinished business, made a report of several acts, the duration of which would expire within a short time; which was ordered to be printed.
The bill making further appropriation for the support of the navy of the United States during the year 1807, was read the first time and on the question "shall the bill pass" a debate ensued which was prolonged to half past 3 o'clock, in which Messrs. J. Montgomery, Randolph, Quincy, Aston, Chandler, Fisk, Upham, Sloan, D. R. Williams, Eppes, Love, Cook, Dana, Lyon, Gardenier, took part. When the question was taken on the passage of the bill by yeas and nays, which was—yeas 124 nays 2.
TO BE SOLD, At Public Auction, for ready money, on the premises, on Saturday the 28th instant,
The Land & Plantation,
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16th Nov. 1807.
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Latest Foreign Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, November 11.
POSTSCRIPT.
The fast sailing ship Sanson, capt. Stevens, arrived below at a late hour last evening in 36 days from Plymouth, in England. She left there on the 5th October; and to captain Stevens and captain Doane, passenger, the Editor of the MERCHANT ADVERTISER is indebted for Bristol papers to the 4th of October, Liverpool papers to the 1st, London papers, to the 30th of September, and a number of valuable marine articles.
Captain Doane informs us, that he left London on the 2d October, at which time the United States Schooner Revenge had arrived at Portsmouth from Falmouth, to take on board Mr. MONROE, who was expected there in a few days, and whose baggage had been packed up a week before. It was rumored, captain D. adds, that the right of search, as it was called, would not be relinquished by the British government, either as it respected merchant vessels or ships of war; and that the prospect of an accommodation between Great-Britain and the United States was gloomy. The former had issued orders to detain all American vessels bound to or from the ports of an enemy; and had raised the blockade of the Elbe, Weser, and Elbe, about the 20th of September. He states, also, that the expedition to Madeira had not sailed, but was rendered off Cork; and that another expedition, to consist of 20,000 troops, was fitting out, destined (as supposed) for South-America.
The latter conjecture is in a great measure confirmed by an article in the London Star of the 28th of September, which notices the meeting of a cabinet council on the Friday preceding, which continued in close deliberation until three o'clock in the morning. The proceedings had been concealed with great care; but it was rumored, that, among other measures decided upon, was the recapture of Buenos-Ayres, as indispensable requisite to wipe off the stigma brought upon the British arms by the surrender and evacuation of their conquest in that quarter. For this purpose the expedition mentioned by captain Doane was fitting out, that the earliest might not be attended with procrastination. One great cause of the slowness of their military operations hitherto is said to be the ritual nicety with which the force has been carried for the accomplishment of the intended object—not allowing a single man more than was thought indispensably necessary. This system, in the present instance, is to be abandoned; and the government is encouraged to adopt vigorous operations from the success which has attended their operations before Copenhagen.
Mr. Hawker, a merchant of London, writes to captain Stevens, under date of 18th September; "although Mr. Monroe's departure for America may look like hostility, yet this is not the case; Mr. Pinckney will act in his stead. I learn that this government have determined to search all neutral ships for British seamen; and it is said a proclamation will be issued in a day or two to that effect." This proclamation, however, had not appeared on the 30th.
We collect from our London and Bristol papers that the Dutch government have interdicted all intercourse with England. Regulations are drawn up with that severity and strictness which characterize every proceeding dictated under the influence of the Emperor Napoleon in matters relative to British commerce. The design of the Emperor is to exclude England entirely from the continent of Europe; and no choice appears to be left her but to fight him with her own weapons, and destroy at once every vestige of a system of neutrality, and this it is understood is the determination of the English government.
"We are informed," says the Star of the 13th, "and we believe our information is correct that our government has resolved to retaliate on France by a proclamation, exactly on the model of the French decree of blockade. Not only the coasts of France and Italy, but of every European State under the influence and control of Napoleon—as also all foreign dependencies so circumstanced, will be declared in a state of blockade, & all vessels going to or coming from any of them, will be declared legal prizes."
"This will tell at once the clamors of the Americans respecting their right to trade with the French colonies—carrying or pretending to carry their produce to an American port, and afterwards to re-ship the same for Bordeaux and other French ports."
"We understand that the definitive answer given by Ministers to Mr. Monroe (who has not yet taken his departure) was exactly conformable to the principles that are about to be adopted. Mr. Monroe, it seems, was instructed to declare, that should the British government refuse to concede the points demanded by America, the Non Importation Act would immediately be enforced. The reply was, "I am commanded by his Majesty to inform you that the issue of such an order by the American government will be considered and held as a declaration of war."
"On the points respecting the right of search, Mr. Monroe was informed, that this country will maintain its rights not only respecting goods but seamen—not even excepting American ships of war."
"It appears that by the occupation of Zealand, the British forces have anticipated the measures of Bonaparte, with respect to that island. The Kaphausen ship Minerva, Kuhler, master, has arrived at Sherness, from Bordeaux, from whence she sailed 12 days since. The captain reports that the inhabitants there had no idea of the surrender of Copenhagen and the Danish fleet, to the British, but it was currently reported, that 20,000 French troops were gone to Portugal, and that Bonaparte himself had proceeded with 120,000 troops to Holstein, to endeavor to get possession of the island of Zealand. Captain Kuhler also says, that there are near 200 sail of Danes now lying at Bordeaux."
The last Lisbon mail brought intelligence of the intention of the Portuguese government to emigrate to the Brazils. It is reported that an application has been made
to government to assist them in executing their plan.
"All accounts concur in stating that France is preparing a large force for the invasion of Portugal; and, on the face of it, appears probable, that, without the assistance of a British force, it would be impossible to effect the plan of emigration that was talked of—but whether government have come to any resolution on the subject, we have not the means of knowing. Could the measures be properly carried into effect, there is every probability that it would open new commercial channels which might ultimately prove highly beneficial; but there are so many difficulties in the way, that we should be little surprised were the attempt entirely to fail."
Gen. Whitelocke is to be tried by a court martial for the surrender of Buenos-Ayres. He was on his passage to England in the Medusa frigate.
Accounts from Egypt represent the Arabs as extremely friendly to the English, and the Mamelukes had explicitly offered to join in expelling the Turks from that country.
Copenhagen surrendered to its invaders on the 7th Sept. The articles of capitulation surrender the whole of the Danish ships and vessels of war of every description, and the possession of the dockyards and storehouses, to the forces of his Britannic majesty; within six weeks from the date of the capitulation, or sooner if possible, the Citadel of Copenhagen and the island of Zealand were to be evacuated; and the prisoners on both sides to be unconditionally restored. The loss of the Danes in killed and wounded, it is said, exceed 6000 persons; the prisoners, at the time of the surrender of the city, amounted to 3000; and the number of the houses destroyed, 250.
The Dey of Algiers has ceded the Coral fishery on the coast of Barbary to the English.
It was supposed the French meditated an immediate attack upon Sicily.
Price of Stocks, Sept. 28th, Consols, 62 3-4, Omnium par to 1-4 pr m.
Several articles of minor consequence, which we find in our file of papers by the Sanson, will be detailed hereafter.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 10
We learn from Marsettes that the Algerines lost in a late action, in which they were defeated by the Tunisians, 30,000 men killed, 4,000 made prisoners, 500 Arabian women, 500 wounded, 16 brass pieces of cannon, 6 mortars, 500 tents, 5,000 mules, 16,000 camels, 10,000 small arms, 1000 quintals of powder, 200 shells, 5,000 axes, 20 pair of gold mounted pistols set with diamonds, 20 sabres in the same order, 15 Constantinian mares richly appraised and valued at 50,000 dollars, with 3 chests of money in gold and other coin.
NORFOLK, Nov. 11.
In our last we noticed the capture of the brig Nancy of this port by a Spanish privateer, and this morning information reached us, of the capture of the Schooner Experiment, capt. Dickson, from this port to Jamaica by a French privateer. The Experiment was laden with a cargo of flour only.—She is taken into St. Jago de Cuba. So much for Bonaparte's blocking decree, so much for the satisfactory explanation of the French minister "Je pense," that this decree did not apply to American vessels, and so much for minister Armstrong's ready acceptance of said very satisfactory explanation.—Ledger.
EXHIBITION.
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THIS beautiful animal was caught on the Coast of Africa; and, from the beauty and peculiarity of his colors and shape, was imported to this country, and exhibited as a natural curiosity. He is variegated with four very rich and distinct colors, which are formed into circular spots, similar to those of the Leopard, and his tail resembles that of the Elephant. Exclusive of these peculiarities, he will add, subtract, multiply and divide; tell the hour of the day by a watch; the number of buttons on a gentleman's coat, and the number of persons present; with many other pleasing manoeuvres and marks of sagacity which excite great admiration. No danger need be apprehended during the performance, as the apartment is rendered very convenient.
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DISSOLUTION.
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Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1807.
A SKETCH.
Copenhagen has fallen; and the arrogance of Britain will be elevated in proportion; so it was at the landing in Quiberon; on the landing at Toulon; on the landing at Ostend; on the landing at the Helder; on the landing in Egypt; on the landing in Calabria; on the landing in Buenos Ayres; but what followed all these landings? An answer is not necessary; the Danes are vanquished for the moment, and look to the consequences; a Russian army enters Sweden, and a French army enters Holstein and Jutland, and the moment a severe winter sets in—my lord Cathcart, like my lord Hood, like my lord Popham, like my lord Duke of York; and like my gen. Fraser at Rozetta; and my gen. Moore, and my generals Whitelocke and Archamou—like the thief in the Scots story, who being in another man's house, and asked where he was going, coolly replied—he was going back. The lord Cathcart's Prussian education will have taught him, as it taught Sir Guy Carlton in our revolution, the art of retreating by night—and if lord Cathcart escapes in the same way, he may thank God he has got back.
But G Britain has published a declaration; and this new paper is only a comment upon the proclamation that preceded the landing at Copenhagen, the sum of which is: there shall be no neutrality; every nation that is not for England is against her. It is addressed only to Russia and the U. States; for no other power is now left on the two continents with a discretionary or self-regulating power.
There is some trash in the English papers, which betrays itself by its ignorance; but there is much insolence, which betrays the dispositions and the desperate situation of the government.
The English refuse any satisfaction for the murders and outrage on the Chesapeake.
They refuse to give up our impressed citizens.
They declare that our neutral ships shall not go into any port of the European continent.
They declare we shall not go into any port of any foreign colony.
They do not abandon the right of search on any species of ship.
And what more they can do, excepting sending a fleet to cruise on our coasts; an army to occupy Florida, which they certainly will do; and as we firmly believe the expedition of 20,000 men is intended to do.
What more they can do, beside an attack from Canada, and a disturbance among the Indians; we are not competent to perceive.
This, however, the American people are bound to do in time—to look round and note their enemies and their friends—because the English government calculates (and our government is well apprized of it)—the British Government calculates upon a large body of corruption in the U. States.
We have constantly called upon the people to prepare, but they, like the sheep in the fable, seem to believe the wolves will never come—this would be well enough, if the fold were not daily plundered, and the wolves were not already thick among us. (Aurora)
The expedition of 20,000 men fitting out in Great Britain, is victualled and equipped for eight months—provisions are laying up at Port-au-Prince in St. Domingo, for an army of 40,000 men; a fleet of transports of 88 sail, has left Cork for Jamaica. Gen. Craig, with a numerous suite, has arrived in Canada; and several immense sums have been recently deposited by British agents in our capital cities, but in the names of accommodating citizens. These circumstances appear to tally exactly with a system long pursued by Great Britain, that if the American people are so stupid as to be indifferent to them they will merit their fate.—ib.
FOR THE ARGUS.
MR. PLEASANTS, SIR,
I OBSERVE in your paper of this day, some severe strictures on the Judges, who presided at Maj Davis Floyd's trial for a misdemeanor in the Indiana Territory, and the Legislature thereof who elected him their clerk—Floyd is also denominated an atrocious wretch. Those strictures sir, would not have been made, had the author been present at the trial of Floyd, had he heard the testimony, and had he witnessed the frank and manly conduct of the accused. A concise statement of the circumstances attending the trial, will enable the public to draw correct deductions. I shall premise, tho' that the opinion of the public, founded on the moderation of the punishment of Floyd, that the court was biased in his favor, is erroneous. Floyd's council complained of the reverse. Major Floyd was indicted for a misdemeanor, appeared thereto and pleaded 'not guilty.' His council did not deny his connection with Burr. But denied his participation in the guilt; for the whole tenor of the testimony, connected with various corroborating circumstances evidently went to prove his total exemption from a traitorous enterprise, and also his exemption from the crime of which he was charged. It was impressed upon Floyd's mind, that governmental sanction was attached to the expedition. A letter was shown him signed H. Dearborne. Men high in office, persuaded him to embark. And it was then, generally believed, that we were upon the eve of a war with Spain. To be upon the confines of the Spanish provinces, at the juncture, when war should be declared against that power, must be to every reflecting mind, a position inculcably favorable for a sudden eruption therein. These facts were made apparent to the jury, they nevertheless from the production of proof, that he was connected with Burr, that he
sailed from the falls of the Ohio in one of Burr's boats, of which he had the command, brought in a verdict of 'guilty.' Yet strange to tell, three of the jury, forthwith voluntarily gave an affidavit, that they did not believe him intentionally guilty, and a similar sentiment appeared to pervade the whole body. Upon this ground, and the exclusion of some testimony, which the council for Floyd, deemed important and legal, they moved for a new trial. In which, however, they were overruled.—They then filed several errors in arrest of judgment. Upon one of which there was a division of the court. It was then insisted, that the question should preponderate in favor of the prisoner. In the interim, the judge who had delivered an opinion favorable to the accused, became convinced of its error; disliking a public recantation, a compromise was effected between the court and the prisoner's council.
It is represented, that Floyd was immediately subsequent thereto, elected to an important and lucrative office. To the clerkship of the House of Delegates, for the I. T. at $3 per day, for about four weeks. He was elected almost unanimously, there was only one dissenting vote—I also, beg leave to make known to the public, that the inhabitants of the I. T. are as well affected to the preservation of the union, and to the present administration of the general government as the inhabitants of this, or any other state or territory. And in my opinion, no man is more so, than the subject of this piece. The amor patriae, animates his bosom, heroic bravery characterises the man, and in case, the expected war ensues, Floyd will be among the foremost to avenge his country's wrongs. He is no desperado, bankrupt, disappointed or disaffected character. He is now convinced of Burr's nefarious designs, and would be among the first to oppose their regeneration.
AN INHABITANT OF THE I. TERRITORY. Nov. 10, 1807.
FROM THE STAR.
Character of Luther Martin, By William Thompson, Author of a pamphlet entitled a Compendious View of the Trial of Aaron Burr.
The circumstance of this gentleman's (Luther Martin) being called from a different state, to appear in a case, where the bar has been complimented with the character of pre-eminence—(It has been said the judges of the Supreme Court have used language to this effect) O! his being selected from afar, when the bar of Virginia could still furnish rivals to those already engaged. O! his appearing on the defence of a criminal, in a country, where the nervous eloquence of James Innes had been chastened by the harmonious periods of Alexander Campbell—where the full pride of public execration had been soothed into the gentle flowings of the human heart—where the torrent of indignation at the offender, had been softened into pity for the man, and the vengeance of justice paused to listen to the appeals of mercy, requires, that we should believe him endowed with some rare qualities, which curiosity is eager to discover. I will not pretend to say that the selection of this man was un-ostentate for the prisoner; but I will say that none could have been chosen, whose manners, whose habits or whose principles, are less cons-nant to a Virginian gentleman—Of common stature the countenance or address of Luther Martin, by no means counterbalance the disadvantage of a bad figure. It would seem from his appearance, that nature had determined not to deceive us—that in this instance she should not give currency to a work which could not bear inspection. The rudeness of his manners correspond with the elegance of his figure, and the brutality of his habits, form a correct indication of the depravity of his character. The debaucheries of the man are of the lowest cast; they are never checked by a regard to the opinions of the world—they are never chastened by attention to the laws of decorum—In his pleasures (if pleasures be not too mild a name) his mind bears no participation—His excesses are not palliated by the participation of others; they are unsoothed and disgusting. Refinement and manners in such a character are not to be expected; the mind sympathizes with the body, and the manners are sensibly affected by its habits. The manners of Luther Martin are rude and unpolished. To those little attentions which sweeten the intercourse of human life, he is estranged. Those little homages of respect which most men do, and all men ought, to offer on the altar of social harmony, are never paid to him. His manners and not his talents make him a formidable adversary; most men shrink from a controversy, with rudeness and vulgarity; they would rather gratify his vanity, with victory, than contend against such weapons. At the bar his success has been great; whatever may be his claim to the fortiter in re , he has certainly no pretensions to the suaviter in modo —In argument, however, he is not content with resting on the strong point, he exhausts the subject—It may be literally said of him, when he closes the argument, he leaves nothing to be said. His mind is energetic, it is capable of inhering a great deal, but it is not discriminative. He can embrace the whole, but he cannot distinguish the parts—He is too diffuse to be perspicuous—He reasons too much to reason conclusively. He has no traits of the orator about him; his voice is harsh, his fancy dull, and his wit is coarse. As a member of the General Convention he was called on by the state of Maryland, to assign his reasons for voting against the Federal Constitution; in a letter, (since published in a pamphlet) he certainly furnished the strongest arguments, which has ever been adduced against its adoption. It justly entitles him to the character he has borne of great talents; his letters addressed to Mr. Jefferson deserves not the name of literary productions; the paths of literature are never stained with such asperities; they are never polluted with the effusions of servility—The connection between Cressap and himself, gave a colour to the attack. To vindicate the reputation of a friend, is an honorable wish; but to attack his adversaries is a voluntary task. As a
man, Mr. Martin had a right to question the authority of any historical fact.—As a relative, it was his duty to institute the inquiry.—As a gentleman he was not justified in descending to personal attack.—As a literary character, he precluded himself from being entitled to any reply. Had these letters really protected, from his desire to screen the reputation of so near a relative and connection from the eternal disgrace with which they were then threatened, and are now loaded, we might forgive the imprudence of the man, in the zeal of his friend; but in the nearest ties which can bind the heart, he has manifested an insensibility, which, to the honor of man, is safely portrayed; the feelings of parental affection were sacrificed to the vindictive malice of his son, and his own daughter, has become the theme of his barbarous vengeance. For such a man to affect, that delicate regard to reputation which none can palliate his attack on Mr. Jefferson, is a perversion of truth and of reason. The course he has pursued in defence of col. Burr justified the anticipation formed. He has indulged himself in the wide field of scurrility—He has assailed the administration with intemperance; he has indulged his wit and his sarcasm on Gen. Wilkinson, but in this, as in every thing else, the triumphs of brutality are never crowned with the applause of mankind. I should have been silent on the domestic transactions of this man's life; there is no man who is more willing to draw the veil over private vices than myself; but he who disdains respect to public opinion, deserves to feel the weight of public censure.
The letter of Mr. Jefferson to Gov. Henry, of Maryland, is another proof of his sacred regard to truth and to justice. He exhibits such evidence of the truth of Logan's story, as to remove all doubts of its authenticity, in declining any controversy with Mr. Martin, he has preserved the dignity of his own character, and by publishing the evidence of the story, has fulfilled the duty he owed to the world.—See the appendix to his notes in Virginia.
Mr. Martin married Cressap's daughter. The author alludes to certain letters printed in Baltimore, on the subject of his daughter's marriage.
The Grand Lodge of Virginia. Will meet on Monday, Dec. 7th. next. Wm. H. Fitzhughson, G. S. Richmond Nov 16 1807.
THE above Notice, as it respects the Furniture, is postponed until Saturday next, the 2nd instant, at 11 o'clock, in the forenoon; when it will certainly take place. ARCHD CAMPBELL.
See A. Campbell's advertisement, 4th page 4th col. this day's Argus.
Manchester Turnpike Company. The Annual Meeting of the stockholders, will be held at Mr Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, on the 1st Monday in December next, when it is expected they will attend regularly, and convene by 11 o'clock in the forenoon. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. November 13, 1807.
Fitzhughson & Potter, Have on hand, an extensive assortment of Bank Books, School Books, Misc. and BOOK BINDING in all its branches executed in the best manner. Richmond. November 16, 1807.
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward. Was stolen on Saturday evening last from a rack near the courthouse in this city, a large light grey HORSE, SADDLE and BRIDLE, the saddle brimmed with Leopold skin; a brim 16 hands high 7 or 8 years old, paces well and has the marks of harness on his brow; if he has any brands they are not now recollected; he has a long mane and such tail. Five dollars of the above reward will be given on getting the horse, and the balance on conviction of the thief. WM. LUVALL. Richmond, Nov 16 1807.
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE,
Authorized by the General Assembly of the State of Maryland; the scheme of which lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing besides a large number of other good prizes.
1 Prize of 50,000 Dollars, 1 do. of 15,000 Dollars, 3 do. of 10,000 Dollars, 2 do. of 5,000 Dollars, 8 do. of 1,500 Dollars, 7 do. of 1,000 Dollars.
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21500 tickets, 10000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On Thursday the 31st day of December next, And to draw 500 tickets per day.
TICKETS & SHARES Are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly at Ten and a half dollars each for a very short time, at
G. & R. WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Mark and Charles Street, Baltimore.
The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, toge with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks. The next New York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next—Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, Maiden Lane, New York.
N. B. Distant adventurers, accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New York, may have tickets and shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them.—A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the printer of this paper, for the inspection of advertisers. October 10th, 1807.
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(Concluded from first page.) province of the Treasury Department; but it is not impossible, that after making ample provision for both those objects considerable surpluses, and which can no longer be applied to the redemption of the debt, may still accumulate in the Treasury.
The previous accumulation of the treasury in time of peace might, in a great degree, defray the extraordinary expenses of war, and diminish the necessity of either loans or additional taxes. It would provide, during periods of prosperity, for those adverse events to which every nation is exposed, instead of increasing the burdens of the people at a time when they are least able to bear them, or of impairing by anticipations the resources of ensuing generations; and the public monies of the United States not being locked up and withdrawn from the general circulation, but on the contrary deposited in banks, and continuing to form a part of the circulating medium, the most formidable objection to that system, which has nevertheless been at times adopted with considerable success in other countries, is thereby altogether removed. It is also believed that the removal of the charter of the Bank of the United States may, amongst other advantages, afford to government an opportunity of obtaining interest on the public deposits, whenever they shall exceed a certain amount.
Should the United States, contrary to their expectation and desire, be involved in a war, it is believed that the receipts of the year 1808 will not be materially affected by the event, inasmuch as they will principally arise from the revenue accrued during the present year. The amount of outstanding bonds due by importers after deducting the debentures issued on account of re-exportations, exceeds, at this time, sixteen millions of dollars. The deductions to be made from these on account of subsequent re-exportations, would, in case of war, be less than usual; for exportations will then be checked, as well as importations, and in proportion as these will decrease, a greater home demand will be created for the stock on hand, and the necessity of re-exporting be diminished.
It has already been stated, that the specie in the Treasury at the end of this year, together with the surplus of the year 1808, will amount to near eleven millions of dollars—a sum probably adequate to meet the extraordinary expenses of the war for that year. It will also be recollected, that in the estimated expenses of the year 1808, the reimbursement of near five millions and a half of the principal of the debt is included. The only provision therefore which may render any contingency necessary for the extraordinary service of that year, in order to cover any deficiency of revenue or increase of expenditure beyond what has been estimated, will be an authority to borrow a sum equal to that reimbursement.
That the revenue of the United States will, in subsequent years, be considerably impaired by a war, neither can nor ought to be concealed. It is on the contrary necessary, in order to be prepared for the crisis, to take an early view of the subject, and to examine the resources which should be selected for supplying the deficiency, and defraying the extraordinary expenses.
There are no data from which the extent of the defalcation can, at this moment, be calculated, or estimated. It will be sufficient to state, 1st. That it appears necessary to provide a revenue at least equal to the annual expenses on a peace establishment, the interest of the existing debt, and the interest on the loans which may be raised. 2d. That those expenses, together with the interest of the debt, will, after the year 1808, amount to a sum less than seven millions of dollars, and therefore, that if the present revenue of 14,500,000 dollars shall not be diminished more than one half by the war, it will be adequate to the object, leaving only the interest of war loans to be provided for.
Whether taxes should be raised to greater amount, or loans be altogether relied on for defraying the expenses of the war is the next subject of consideration.
Taxes are paid by the great mass of the citizens, and immediately affect almost every individual of the community. Loans are supplied by capitals previously accumulated by a few individuals. In a country where the resources of individuals are not generally and materially affected by the war, it is practicable and wise to raise by taxes the greater part at least of the annual supplies. The credit of the nation may also, from various circumstances, be at times so far impaired as to leave no resource but taxation. In both respects, the situation of the U. States is totally dissimilar.
A maritime war will, in the U. States, generally and deeply affect, whilst it continues, the resources of individuals, as not only commercial profits will be curtailed, but principally because a great portion of the surplus of agricultural produce necessarily requires a foreign market. The reduced price of the principal articles exported from the United States will operate more heavily than any contemplated tax. And without enquiring whether a similar cause may not still more deeply and permanently affect a nation at war with the United States, it seems to follow, that so far as relates to America, the losses and privations caused by the war should not be aggravated by taxes beyond what is strictly necessary. An addition to the debt is doubtless an evil; but experience having now shewn with what rapid progress the revenue of the union increases in time of peace, with what facility the debt formerly contracted has in a few years, been reduced, a hope may confidently be entertained, that all the evils of the war will be temporary and easily repaired, and that the return of peace will, without any effort, afford ample resources for reimbursing whatever may have been borrowed during the war.
The credit of the United States is also unimpaired either at home or abroad, and it is believed that loans to a reasonable amount may be obtained on eligible terms. Measures have been taken to ascertain to what extent this may be effected abroad;
and it will be sufficient here to suggest, that the several banks of the United States may find it convenient after the ensuing year, and as the diminished commerce of the country may require less capital, to loan to government a considerable portion of their capital stock, now computed at about forty millions of dollars.
It might be premature to enter into a particular detail of the several branches of revenue which may be selected, in order to provide for the interest of war loans, and to cover deficiencies in case the existing revenue should fall below seven millions of dollars. A general enumeration seems at present sufficient.
1. Not only the duty on salt and the Mediterranean duties may be immediately revived; but the duties on importation generally may, in case of war, be considerably increased, perhaps doubled, with less inconvenience than would arise from any other mode of taxation. Without resorting to the example of other nations, experience has proven that this source of revenue is, in the United States, the most productive, the easiest to collect, and the least burthensome to the great mass of the people. In time of war the danger of smuggling is diminished, the scarcity of foreign articles prevents the duty ever falling on the importer; the consumers are precisely those members of the community who are best able to pay the duty; and the increase of Domestic Manufactures, which may be indirectly affected, is itself a desirable object.
2. Indirect taxes, however inelastic, will doubtless be cheerfully paid as War Taxes, if necessary. Several modifications of the system formerly adopted, might however be introduced, both in order to diminish some of the inconveniences which were experienced, and particularly to ensure the collection of the duties.
3. Direct taxes are liable to a particular objection arising from the unavoidable inequality produced by the general rule of the constitution. Whatever difference may exist between the relative wealth, and consequent ability of paying, of the several states, still the tax must necessarily be raised in proportion to their relative population. Should it, however, become necessary to resort to that resource, it is believed that the tax raised upon that species of property in each state, which, by the state laws, is liable to taxation, as had originally been contemplated by Congress, would be preferable to a general assessment laid uniformly on the same species of property in all the states, as was ultimately adopted.
All which is respectfully submitted. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department, Nov. 5, 1807.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by James H. Marshall of the county of Buckingham, to the subscriber for the purposes therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, or upon a credit of six months, on the first Monday in December next, four head of HORSES, six head of CATTLE, and twenty head of HOGS, and sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; or so much of said property as may be sufficient to satisfy the purposes of this trust. RICHARD POWELL, Trustee. Warrington October 28 1807. tm
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber on the 30th day of April last, by Peyton Saunders, for the purposes therein mentioned, will be sold, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, on Monday the 7th day of next month, between the hours of 11 and 1 o'clock for ready money, two valuable TRACTS of LAND, lying and being in Buckingham county, one of them containing two hundred and thirty-eight Acres, this tract is adjoining the lands of Linnaeus Bolling, John Drun, John Lipscomb and James Hargreaves, on Buffalo creek—The other tract containing four hundred acres and adjoining the lands of John Harris, Raney Chastain, Nancy Allen and Charles Cault—We shall convey our title to said lands, only as trustees. THOMAS LADD, } Trustees. JOHN TOMPKINS, } 11th Mo. 4th. 1807. tds
HARDWARE, IRONMONGERY, and CUTLERY STORE.
BREAM & FOLLET, At the sign of the Anvil, Main street, Richmond, have received, by the latest arrivals from London and Liverpool, a very large and General Assortment of
Hardware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c.
Which will be sold low for Cash, or on a short credit—Amongst which are
CARPENTER'S, joiner's, cooper's, shoemaker's & other mechanical Tools; sheet iron, sheet copper and copper bottoms, tin plates, iron brass and copper wire building materials, nails, tacks, brads, locks & hinges, house bells, bell wire, cabinet mountings, surveyor's compasses, chains & cases of mathematical instruments, gun locks gun and pistol flints, bear, wolf, fox, rat and mouse traps, shot, bar and sheet lead, pots and kettles, bake pans, tea kettles, chafing dishes, block tin coffee pots, Britannia metal tea pots, table and tea spoons, knives and forks, pewter dishes, plates and basins, dish covers, plate warmers, plate baskets, tea kettles with lamps and cocks, candlesticks and snuffers, fire irons, and irons, coal hods, cinder sifters, fenders, tongs or fan-tongs, smoothing irons, grid irons, warmers, patent lamps, house lanterns, small hand lanterns, cloak pins, curtain holders, brass nails, fish hooks, jews harps, bias cocks, knitting needles, Bartlett's old patent needles, ivory and horn combs, button moulds, japan'd ware, scissors, pen and jack knives, razors and razor hone, razor straps, shaving boxes and brushes, curling tongs, corrier's knives and steels, spectacles & cases, coffee mills, corn mills, scale beams & weights, money scales, steel yards, cork screws hair and wire sieves, vertical jacks and screens, mill, cross-saw and off saws, inch screws, German steel, welding & green hoes, gavid-n rakes scythes and sickles, straw knives, grind stones, mallets: with a great variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate.
ALSO 40 Kgs FF gun powder, double baltic canister powder, liver and paint oil, bolting cloths, glass pipes 4th proof cognac brandy, window glass, paints, putty, glaziers' diamonds, best sense twine, wrapping twine, patent Windsor shaving soap, Spanish segars, prime pork New-York inspection, old flint corn, a few pieces low priced blue cloths and yellow and white flannels, and a few pipes best New-York & Anchor Cln. Richmond, November, 1807. 4w
Potowmac Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that application will be made to the General Assembly of Virginia at their next session, to allow the Potowmac Company the further time of three years, to be computed from the expiration of the term already given, to complete the navigation of Shenandoah river. Alexandria, October 10th, 1807. 4w
William McCay, Watch-Maker, Main st. Richmond, Returns his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has met with in his profession, and hopes for a continuation of past favors.
W. McCAY has a general assortment of Gold and Silver Ware, made by the best workmen, which he has taken pains to obtain, consisting of warranted gold and silver Watches, ladies' ornamented and plain Combs, mourning fancy and plain Ear-Rings, mourning fancy and plain Finger Rings, mourning and fancy Lockets, Miniature Settings, Necklaces plain and ornamented, mourning and fancy Breast Pins, Bracelets, Neck Chains, gold, silver, steel and silk Watch Chains, gold, silver, glass and steel Seal, gold, gilt and steel Keys, pocket and ring Cases, gold, silver and patent Buttons, table, dessert and tea Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, salt Spoons, scissors, Chains and Cases, Thimbles and pencil Cases—with a variety of other articles, all of which he offers at the most reduced prices. Clocks and Watches of every description repaired by him. October 14 1807. 6w
N. B. Two Boys who can come well recommended will be taken as Apprentices to the above business.
TO BE SOLD, At Paineville, in Amelia county, on Monday the 28th of December next, an Extraordinary valuable Black-smith Belonging to the estate of Richard Eggleston, dec. on a credit of six months. Bond with approved security will be required of the purchaser. THE EXECUTORS. October 31, 1807. tds
At Private Sale. NEGRO COTTONS White, Green, Brown and Blue Duffles Sagathys and Kerseys, in bales Coarse Cloths, Flannels and Rose Blankets A great variety of Muslins, India and German Goods, &c.
Also Brown Sugar, in hds. Cognac and Apple Brandy Hollands and Country Gin Northern and Mountain Whiskey Molasses Havanna Sugar London Particular Madeira Wine Back Pepper Bar and Rail Iron Northern Candles and Soap, &c. Darmstadt, Foster & Satchell, Auctioneers. Sept. 23. tm
LAND In the state of Ohio—For Sale. The subscriber wishes to SELL a valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the state of Ohio, containing 1,000 acres. This tract is of excellent quality, as the subscriber has understood from most respectable information. It lies on Deer creek, a branch of the Sciota, about 16 miles from Chillicothe, in a well settled neighbourhood, and is very convenient to the trade of the Ohio. He will dispose of it for cash, or on a short credit, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia; or will exchange it for property in the city of Richmond. An unquestionable title, with a general warranty, will be made to the purchaser. WM. MUSEFORD. Richmond Sept. 24, 1807. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. Just Received, a General Assortment of Dutch Bolting Cloth, Of a superior quality. J. Darmstadt. Oct. 22, 1807. tf
FOR CASH, TEN or fifteen likely young NEGROES, consisting of men, women, and children. For terms apply to Mr. Daniel Mayo (above the court house) where they may be seen, or the subscriber. JOHN CRUMP. Powhatan, October 14, 1807. tf
Lands and Negroes FOR SALE. Will be offered for SALE, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on the 24th day of November, (if not previously sold) the TRACT OF LAND whereon the subscriber resides, lying in the county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Buffalo. Containing between 2500 and 3000 acres; a considerable portion of which is valuable CREEK LOW GROUNDS, well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Corn and Grass. Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to the sub-criber on the spot. ALSO, FORTY NEGROES, of different ages and sexes. One third part of the purchase money will be demanded on the day of sale and the remainder to be paid in twelve months from that date. Bond and security will be required, bearing interest from the date, if not punctually paid. At the same time and place, the Imported Horse MUFTI. Will be offered for sale on a 'liberal' credit, and if not sold, will be farmed out for the ensuing season. Richard K. Randolph. N. B. The terms on which the land is offered, will be made known on the day of sale. September 11 1807. tf
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Zachariah Landford, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due William Howard, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money on the premises, on Monday the 9th day of November next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Zachariah Landford now resides, containing seventy-seven acres more or less, in the county of Henrico, adjoining the land of Jesse Smith and Bernard Reynolds. Daniel Burton, } Trustees. Robt. Priddy, } October 27, 1807. 3t
It is a consequence of the badness of the weather, the sale of the above mentioned land is postponed until Saturday the twenty-first of this month, at which time it will certainly be sold. Daniel Burton, } Trustees. Robt. Priddy, } November 9th, 1807. 3t Subscriptions for Lewis and Clark's Tour, received at this Office.
Will be Sold, To the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 16th of December next, (if fair, if not, the next fair day), all the Household & Kitchen Furniture, STOCK of all kinds, the Crop of CORN, FODDER, &c. belonging to the estate of Peter Baker, dec'd. among which are some very valuable high blooded Colts, an excellent large House Clock, and a Ten Plate Stove. The sale will take place at Dover, (the late residence of the deceased)—Terms of sale will be, nine months credit on all sums above ten dollars, the purchaser to give bond and security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid—for all sums under ten dollars cash will be required. CHRISTENIA BAKER, Ex'x. Dover, Goochland, Nov. 10, 1807. tds
TAKE this opportunity of informing my friends and the public, that I shall continue to keep a BOARDING HOUSE during the next Assembly. Every accommodation for gentlemen and their horses will be furnished as usual, and as low as possible. John P. Shields. November 9th, 1807. w3t
FOR SALE, My Dwelling House, In the town of Manchester, built of brick, two stories high, with 7 rooms and 7 fire places, two passages, besides 4 cellar rooms, together with a complete square of land of two acres, under a fence, and much improved with a variety of choice trees, both forest and fruit. This property will be sold on a long credit, with a small proportion of the purchase money paid at the time the title is made, which is clear of any kind of incumbrance. I appoint the 30th day of this month, for the sale thereof, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mr. Brooks's tavern door, at public auction, should it not be disposed of before at private sale—and on Monday next, the 19th instant, I mean to sell at my house, all my Valuable Furniture, and an elegant Harness and Harness, completely finished and varnished, on a credit of 9 months for all sums above ten dollars; discounts made where I owe on any known sum. This arrangement in my affairs I am disposed to make, from the late loss my family has sustained, intending to live at my plantation in Chesterfield, six miles above the town of Manchester. Archibald Campbell. November 15th, 1807. tf
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John H. Saunders, junior, of Powhatan county to secure two debts, one due to Alban Gilpin & Co. and the other due to Gilpin, Cooke & Co. of said county, amounting to nine hundred and sixteen dollars and six pence, with interest from the date of said debt; will be sold, one NEGRO MAN, Sam, the property of said Saunders, to the highest bidder, for ready cash, on Saturday the fifth of December next, at Powhatan Courthouse, to satisfy the said debts, together with all charges attending the execution thereof. John Archer, } Trustees. Wm. Royall, } Nov. 9th, 1807. 3w
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Peter F. Archer, of Powhatan county, to secure the payment of two debts due to Alban Gilpin & Co. and Gilpin, Cooke & Co. of said county, amounting to three hundred and forty-seven pounds four shillings and seven pence, with interest from the date of said debt will be sold, the following PROPERTY viz. one certain tract or parcel of LAND, containing for y two acres, which said Archer purchased of Dabney M. Wharton, and a joining Powhatan county tract, and also one Negro Woman, Chancy, the property of said Archer, the fifth day of December next, at Powhatan Courthouse to satisfy the said debts, together with all charges attending the execution thereof. Wm. A. Cooke, } Trustees. Jacob Michaux, } Nov. 9th, 1807. 3w
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Archibald Cary Randolph of Goochland county, to secure the payment of a debt due Samuel Harris of Powhatan county, amounting to one hundred and fifty three pounds eighteen shillings, with interest from the date of said instrument, will be sold, the following PROPERTY, viz. one Negro Woman, Nelly and her son John, and a Mulatto Girl, Priscilla, the property of said Rand. to the highest bidder, for cash, on Friday the fifteenth of January, 1808, at Jefferson, to satisfy the said debt, together with all costs and charges attending the execution of said trust. Alban Gilpin, trustee. Nov. 9th, 1807. tds
Holland Linen. JUST received, an Assortment of HOLLAND LINEN from 3s. 9d. to 12s. per yard. BOHN & HUBNER. November 12, 1807. 2w
For Rent, A HOUSE and LOT, with a stable, a smoke-house and a good garden well enclosed, on Shockoe Hill, wherein Mr. John Peatie lived the present year. Thomas Elliott. Richmond Nov. 9th, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, And may be seen at the Bell Tavern, one of the most elegant pair of Full bred Bay Horses, that has ever been exhibited in the city of Richmond—one of them 5 and the other 6 years old W. WARDLAW, Nov. 12. tf
HAS received his fall supply of Medicines, Buggies, Instruments, Patent Medicines, &c. By the Ship Herschell, from Liverpool, he has received an assortment of Phials and Shop Furniture suitable for Physicians. On hand a few MEPHITIC AIR MACHINES. Richmond, October 19, 1807. w3t
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this office by the gross, dozen or single. THE VIRGINIA FARMER'S Almanac, for 1808; Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond: By BENJAMIN BATES, of Hanover county.
CONTAINING, beside the Astronomical calculations, Officers of the State Government—Senators & Members of the House of Delegates—Judges of the Superior Courts—Superior and County Court days—An Essay on the cultivation of Trees, &c.—Fattening Horses—Rising Turnips and preventing the Fly—Farming of Cider—A variety of interesting Anecdotes—The celebrated New Tid Re I, or the birth of Paddy O'Rafferty, junior, &c. &c. &c.
Valuable Land for Sale. To be sold, at Mecklenburg Courthouse, on the second Monday in November next (being court day) if fair, if not, on the next fair day, at the same place, at public sale, to the highest bidder. 558 Acres of LAND. Lying on Roanoke river, in the said county, being the balance remaining unsold of the tract known by the name of OCOONECHEE , at present leased to William Birchett, whose lease will expire on the first day of January next, on which day possession will be delivered to the purchaser. A considerable part of this land consists of as fine low grounds as any on Roanoke. The high land also is generally of very good quality, well adapted to the production of corn, tobacco, wheat and oats. A great proportion is yet in woods, and heavily timbered. The plantation has every convenient house for an overseer and negroes barns for tobacco, &c. and all the grounds in cultivation are under excellent fences. It is expected, however, that any person desirous of purchasing will view the premises himself. The situation of this land, so convenient to the navigation of Roanoke, which will probably in a few years be connected by canals with the rivers Meherrin, Chowan and Nansemond, and the bay of Chesapeake, must make it an object of importance to a man possessed of capital and desiring to employ it profitably. One third of the purchase money is to be paid in hand. Credit will be given for another third until the first day of January, 1809, and for the remaining third until the first day of January 1810, the purchaser giving bonds with good security for the payment of the money with interest from the day of sale, (which interest is to be remitted in case the principal is punctually paid,) and further securing the said payments by a deed of trust on the premises. An accurate plot of the land will be shown on the day of sale, and an unquestionable title made to the purchaser, by Wm. MUNFORD. Richmond, Sept. 25, 1807. w3t
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber will petition the ensuing General Assembly to have restored to him an original Military Certificate, granted on the part of the Commonwealth of Virginia in favor of one Francis Bourne, for balance of pay as a drummer in the Virginia line, and assigned by said Bourne to the petitioner, and claimed from him by John Pendleton, late auditor of public accounts, when presented to him by the petitioner for payment of interest. ROBT. MITCHELL. October 31, 1807. w4t
Charlotte Court, 5th October, 1807. Charles M. Kenney, plaintiff. In John Paulet and Harry Paulet, } Chancery defendants.
The defendant John, not having entered his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that he appear here on the first day of January Court next and enter his appearance, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers printed in Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county. A copy, Teste, Thomas Read, clk.
FOR SALE, Sixty and three fourth acres of LAND, in Henrico, lying within ten miles of the city of Richmond. The land is well timbered with pine and oak—there is an almost new house on the land, 16 by 18 feet, and about two or three acres cleared and a well of good water. Any person inclined to purchase, may have a bargain, by applying to the subscriber near the city. WM. ROWNTREE. November 24, 1807. w3t
Notice. COMMITTED to the jail of Charlotte county on the 29th of July last, a Negro Man, who calls himself Frederick, and says he belongs to Fleming Cooke of Goochland, he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has an old drab great coat, and an iron collar about his neck with about 2 feet of chain to it; the owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. Francis Scott, Jr. Jailer. 25th Sept. 1807. w3m
NOTICE ....A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass, authorizing the sale of a certain tract of land, lying in the county of Caroline, in the fork of Pole Cat creek, belonging to the estate of William Hewlett, deceased, for the purpose of discharging the debts due from the said deceased. SARAH HEWLETT, Adm'x October 28, 1807. w3t
A House and Lots FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale three valuable LOTS OF GROUND in the city of William-burg on which there is a large and commodious dwelling house, (containing eight good rooms, and two large passages,) together with a good garden, a stable, and all necessary out houses for the use of a general family. Any person desirous of purchasing will please apply to William Munford, Esq. of this city, who will make known the terms of sale, and is authorized to conclude the bargain. Possession will be delivered to the purchaser on the 10th day of January next. Anna Byrd. Richmond, September 12, 1807. tf
TO RENT TWO LARGE BRICK STORES, Almost new, under one roof, and covered with Tiles. SITUATE on the south side of the main street, and nearly opposite the Market House; one is a corner house. These houses are rendered fire proof (externally) by the addition of Iron Shutters in the direction that there is danger (from fire) to be apprehended. Possession may be had on application to WM. MITCHELL. Richmond, September 24, 1807.
New Publication. A TOUR THROUGH HOLLAND. Along the sight and left Banks of the Rhine, to the south of Germany in the summer and autumn of 1806 By SIR JOHN CARR, Author of Stranger in France, Stranger in Ireland, &c. &c. A few copies of the above work are just received and for sale at this office. Nov. 4. v. 3t