The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-05-08 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1807.
[VOLUME 3.]
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 24th, 1807. Edward Watson, against Thomas Reeves, (an absent debtor) & John Temple.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and the deft. Thomas Reeves, not having entered his appearance, and given security, according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the Complainant, it is ordered, that the said Deft. Thomas Reeves, do appear here, on the fourth day of the May term next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house, of this county. And it is further ordered, that the Deft. John Temple do not pay, convey away, or secure any debts by him owing to the other Deft. Thomas Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, c. c. eptm.
March 27.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. John Smith, against Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and the defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house of this county.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, c. c. law2m.
April 24.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Israel and John P. Pleasants, against Edward Hill, Philip Lipcomb and Ambrose Lipcomb.
THIS day came the Complainants, by their counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered, that the said defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house of this county.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, C. C. law2m.
April 24.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Thomas Lipcomb, assignee of John Smith, against Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb.
THIS day came the complainants, by their counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house of this county.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, C. C. law2m.
April 24.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25, 1807. Thomas and Henry Garrett, against Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb.
THIS day came the complainants, by their counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house of this county.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, C. C. law2m.
April 24.
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold, on the premises, by the subscribers, on Wednesday the 20th of May next, at 11 o'clock, a convenient two story BRICK HOUSE, on Shackle Hill, near the lots of Mr. Robert Gordon, together with a half acre LOT, very well enclosed, and on which lot there is a well of fine water. Terms of sale, 6, 12 and 18 months, for approved endorsed negotiable notes, and a deed of trust on the property, to secure the punctual payment of the same.
PROSSER & MONCURE, Vendue-Masters. tdof.
April 23.
WASHINGTON TAVERN!
ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by EDWARD HALLAM. At considerable expense, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and for the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table and as good an inn as any in Richmond. Furnished ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary accommodation for families travelling. Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, farther themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction.
Richmond, February 17.
Sales at Auction.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF GILLIAT & KIRBY.
IS, BY MUTUAL CONSENT, CONTINUED UNTIL THE 20TH OF NEXT MONTH, (MAY,) AND WILL DISSOLVE ON THAT DAY; ON WHICH DAY, WILL COMMENCE, A SALE AT AUCTION:
OF all their STOCK OF GOODS, on hand; and will continue from day to day until all is sold. The terms of sale will be as follows: Cash for all sums under one hundred dollars; Six months credit for all sums above one hundred dollars, and under five hundred dollars; & six and twelve months credit for all sums above five hundred dollars; Negotiable Notes, with approved endorser, will be required of the purchasers. And on the 25th May, will be sold at auction, all that TENEMENT, on the Main-Street of this City, where the Store of GILLIAT & KIRBY is now kept; for this Tenement, a credit of six and twelve months will be allowed the purchaser, giving Negotiable Notes with approved endorser; and also a Deed of Trust on the property, to secure the purchase money; no one will be taken as an endorser of a note, unless they reside in Richmond or Manchester. As it is the wish of GILLIAT & KIRBY to have the affairs of that firm brought to a close as early as possible; all persons indebted to the firm by open account, are requested to come forward and settle their accounts, pay the balances due from them, or execute bonds for their balances; and it is hoped that all debtors to the firm will make speedy payment.
The Stock of GOODS on hand, will continue to be sold at private sale, at reduced prices, wholesale and retail, until the 20th May—For JOHN GILLIAT & GILF. THOMAS GILLIAT, JAMES KIRBY.
May 1.
An Ordinance concerning the Taxes for the City of Richmond, for the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Six.
(PASSED 30TH APRIL, 1807.) WHEREAS, it is represented, to the President and Common Council, of the city of Richmond, in Common-Hall assembled, that there will be a considerable deficiency in the funds provided by an Ordinance of the Common Council of the said city—passed on the 17th day of March, 1806, for supporting the expenses of the Corporation, for the present year, for remedy whereof,
BE IT ORDAINED, by the President and Common Council of the city of Richmond, in Common-Hall assembled, and it is hereby Ordained by the authority of the same, that there shall be paid and collected, the full amount of the taxes directed to be assessed and collected by the Ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance laying taxes for the year 1806, and for enforcing the payment thereof," according to the return made by the Assessor for the year 1806—any thing in the Ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance, for the more speedy collection and payment of part of the taxes imposed for the year 1806," to the contrary notwithstanding.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the authority aforesaid, that in addition to the said taxes, to be aforesaid directed to be paid and collected, there shall be paid and collected thirty-three and one third per centum, on the whole of the said taxes, which additional taxes shall be collected and accounted for in the same manner, and under the same regulations as are laid down and prescribed by the first recited Ordinance.
A Copy. Teste, N. SHEPPARD, c. c. n. eptm.
May 5, 1807.
LOTS FOR SALE.
On Tuesday the 26th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, will be sold at public auction,
SIXTEEN half acre LOTS, situate on the north side of Bacon-Quarter Branch, in or adjoining the city of Richmond, denoted and known by the survey made by Richard Young for Wm. Duvall, by the No's. 211, 212, 221, 222, 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, 252, 261, 262, 271, 272, 281, 282, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 667, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 731, 732, 733, 734, 735, 736, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761, 762, 763, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 778, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, 818, 819, 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 826, 827, 828, 829, 830, 831, 832, 833, 834, 835, 836, 837, 838, 839, 840, 841, 842, 843, 844, 845, 846, 847, 848, 849, 850, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 861, 862, 863, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 877, 878, 879, 880, 881, 882, 883, 884, 885, 886, 887, 888, 889, 890, 891, 892, 893, 894, 895, 896, 897, 898, 899, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918, 919, 920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937, 938, 939, 940, 941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979, 980, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 999, 1000.
Any person inclined to purchase at private sale either the whole or part of these Lots, may know particulars by applying to ALEX. QUARRIER, or, JOHN RICHARD.
May 5.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.
SIR, in your paper of the 24th ultimo, there is an advertisement in the name of Joseph Haxall, stating that two of his Negro Slaves, Stephen and Fanny, had been stolen from his plantation in Charles City County, and that they were soon afterwards seen in my possession. The inference meant to be deduced by Mr. Haxall from this early possession is obvious, that I was the thief. It would have been as well therefore to have said so in plain terms. But what Mr. H. may think or say is not material now. It is true, that these negroes were in my possession, immediately after they quitted Mr. Haxall's plantation, they are in my possession now, and there they shall remain, they are my property, they were left to me by Dabney Eppes, whose will is of record in Dinwiddie County Court. When they were sold to satisfy a debt due by my father as security for Mr. Verell, I forbade the sale, and explained the nature of my claim Mr. Haxall ought to have recollected this; for he was present and admonished the Sheriff. I throw no imputation upon Mr. H. for taking my Negroes, and feeling them as the property of my father, for a debt due by another person, all this is within the letter of the law. But I cannot believe that Mr. Haxall had a right to use the language contained in his advertisement, because I have asserted my just rights, and got possession of my own property. If I have done wrong, which I do not believe, or even suspect; I am willing to abide by the laws of my country. Hard words and abusive language cannot decide controversies, they are better calculated to produce them.
FRANCIS E. WOODLETT. May 5.
CHINA & GLASS.
The subscriber has just received from New-York, a handsome assortment of CHINA AND GLASS; THE FORMER CONSISTING OF COMPLETE & BROKEN SETS Dining China, and China Glazed Ware, among which are a few handsome sets Nanking, complete and broken sets Tea China, Bowls assorted, and Chimney ornaments. THE LATTER CONSISTS CHIEFLY OF Glas Luster, Cut, moulded and plain Bowls, ditto Pitchers, Small Lemonade Canns, cut and plain Decanters, Water Bottles, Sayers, Goblets, Tumblers, Wine Jelly Glasses, Sweetmeats and Salts of different qualities.
He has on hand a general assortment of the best GROCERIES, which he will sell low at wholesale or retail—and continues to keep a constant supply of Philadelphia Porter, Ale and Beer.
DANIEL TRIPLETT. May 5.
EXACT PROFILE LIKENESSES
TAKEN at the office lately occupied by George Tucker, Esq. a little above the Swan Tavern, in the main street, on the Capitol Hill—Also, all kinds of Looking Glass, and Picture Frames, Gerardole's, Window Cornices, &c. made neatly, ornamented and gilt, in burnished Gold, by J. B. ANDERSON. May 5.
JUST RECEIVED.
THE 5th Vol. of WASHINGTON'S LIFE, with a separate Book, containing the whole of the Maps, handsomely executed, and now ready for delivery to subscribers, who have received and paid for the 4th Vol. at
WILLIAM PRICHARD'S BOOKSTORE.
—WHERE ALSO MAY BE HAD— A few copies of the work complete and elegantly bound, if speedy application be made. This work may be considered as one of the most valuable and interesting, ever presented to the American nation—Whether it is viewed, as giving, during the whole of our struggle for liberty, "the very age and body of the times, its form & pressure;" or as an authentic & historical account, of the life of one of America's most distinguished patriots and generals. Throughout Europe, it is read with the most honorable and unequivocal testimonies, and in England, it has been tho' deserving a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the 5th—It is to be hoped, that our country will not be backward in appreciating its merits.
W. PRICHARD, still continues to sell his stock in trade, at very reduced prices—consisting of Books, Stationary, Music and Musical Instruments, &c. May 1.
TO LET OR LEASE,
A BLACKSMITH'S SHOP, formerly occupied by Mr. James Lynch; it is allowed to be as good a stand for that business as any in this city, being in the centre of the town, and near the Market-House. There are three forges in good order, a dwelling-house and kitchen in good repair. The Subscriber would rent the shop alone. None used apply but those that can be recommended: the rent shall be reasonable and every encouragement given by WILLIAM DAVIDSON. April 24.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond District, in a suit depending in that Court, between John Pierce, surviving trustee of Samuel Beale, deceased, Plaintiff, and William Motley, Defendant, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, for ready money, on the first Monday in June next, it being the first day of the said month of June:—
A Certain TRACT or parcel of LAND, lying and being in Halifax county, in the state of Virginia, upon Staunton river, containing, by estimation, seven hundred and twenty five acres, be the same more or less. This Tract of Land, was sold by Samuel Beale, on the 28th day of July, 179, to the said William Motley, and by said William Motley, was conveyed by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the 22d day of June 1795, to Robert Andrews and John Pierce, acting trustees of Samuel Beale, then deceased, to secure the sums in the said indenture specified, which indenture is duly recorded amongst the records of the Court of the said county of Halifax. At the same time and place, will be sold, for cash, such of the negroes (also included in said mortgage) as can then be produced. The sale will be made pursuant to said decree, to raise the balance due on the mortgage, the costs of suit and the expenses attending the execution of said decree.
HENRY E. COLEMAN, ROBERT CAMPBELL, ISAAC H. COLES, JAMES EASTHAM, Commissioners. April 28.
NOTICE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust, bearing date the 14th day of August, 1806—between Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, of the first part, James Bream, of the City of Richmond, Merchant of the second part, and myself of the third part, (spots date having expired from the 15th day of February, 1807,) I shall expose, or cause to be exposed, to sale, for ready money, at PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond:—
ONE TRACT of LAND, in the county of Kenawha, called Lewis's Salt Rock, now under lease to Abraham Trigg, and the patented land, including the same, under the name of the Safford Bottom; and also two TRACTS of LAND, in the county of Botetourt, on Back-creek, which empties itself into Roanoke river, containing about five hundred acres, and purchased by the said Andrew Lewis, one from John Prens, and the other from Abraham Pickettmore; on one of which, is a valuable Grift Mill; and also one half of the Coppermine Tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the west fork of the Little river, known by the name of Shelton's Coppermine; and also one Tract of Land in the county of Albemarle, containing about one hundred and thirty-five acres, formerly the property of David Wade; for the purpose of raising a sum of money, sufficient to discharge and pay to the said James Bream, the sum of four thousand and fifty-nine dollars, and ninety three cents, with interest from the said 15th day of February, 1807 and all costs and expenses attending the said sale. Deeds will be made to the purchasers in conformity with the said deed of trust. The sale will take place on the 25th day of May, 1807.
FRANCIS FOLLET. April 28.
SPRING GOODS.
RICHARD BROOKE, AT THE SIGN OF THE PLOUGH,
Has just received a general assortment of GOODS, suitable for the season, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce:— —AMONG THEM ARE— Superfine Cloths, fleeces, do. Kerseys, elegant Leno Veils, English and India Nankeens, extra long and short Kid Gloves, Irish Linens and Long Ladies Kid & Morocco Shoes, Lawn, Silk and Cotton Chambrays, Book Muffins, Bandana and Madras Handks, Plain & world'd Leno's, 6-4 Cambrick and Leno Shawls, Long Shawls world'd, Silk & Cotton Hosiery, Crapes assorted, Ginghams and Calicoes, Furniture do. Marjorams & India Dimity, Dimity & Cambrick do. A few pair handsome S. Cambrick Muffins, Boots. Silk Gloves and Lacets. The upper part of his house, is, as yet, unoccupied and may be had by immediate application, on moderate terms. April 28.
FOR SALE.
THAT valuable LOT on Snooker-Hill, adjoining Mr. Pickett's. It's short distance from the Capitol, and situation on a wide and beautiful street render it very desirable property. The terms are accommodated and may be known on application to the Subscribers. April 14. tf. TAYLOR & BROWN.
FOR SALE,
20 Hds Northern Rum, 20 Tierces prime Green Coffee, 20 Hds Loaf & Lump Sugar, 15 Hds Brown ditto, 20 Boxes of Cotton & Wool Cards, 20 Boxes Chocolate, 10 Kegs of Raisins, 15 Crates New-York Stone Ware, 5 Cates India Cottons & Checks, 5 Pines Holland Gin, 2 Pines Cognac Brandy, 1000 Pair Men's fine & coarse Shoes, 500 pr Ladies Morocco Slippers, 500 pr do. L. -ther do. 300 pr Ladies Kid do. 50 Cakes of Store Lime, 20 Boxes Brown Soap, 5 Ton Sneed's Iron, Cut Nails, Pepper, Paper, &c. &c. Terms liberal. HENRY HOVEY, April 28. ep4w.
JUST

tinual complaints, and by all kinds of vexations, the Vaivodes (Princes) appointed by the Porte, who did not follow its will: on the other hand, it openly protected those who showed affection and inclination for itself; so that the appointment of a Vaivode in these two provinces, on the part of the Porte, became an object of derision.
Although each of these grievances might have been a just motive for a declaration of war, still the sublime Porte showed an unalterable patience, not because she thought herself feeble and impotent, but because she preferred friendly means solely through humane views, and to avoid the effusion of blood. The following is a striking proof of it: The sublime Porte lately deposed the two Vaivodes of Moldavia and Wallachia, from the exigency of the case. The Russian Government, dissatisfied at not having been apprized of the traitor Vaivode of Wallachia, whose perfidy has been sufficiently proved upon several occasions, became hurtful to the sublime Porte; if she had apprized Russia of this measure, the news of it would have come to the knowledge of the said Vaivodes, which would have occasioned much embarrassment. It was for this reason that Russia was not informed of it until after the deposition.
Some time after, the Russian Minister at Constantinople demanded, in the name of his Sovereign, that the said Vaivode should be reinstated without delay, declaring that in case of refusal, he had orders to depart with his whole legation, as he had notified to all his tradesmen and others. He further added that his Government did not thereby seek a pretext, to realise the hostile intentions which might be imputed to it; but that the reinstatement of the said Vaivodes was his only aim; that if the Porte would consent to it, all difference would be settled between the two Powers; that he had express orders to inform his court without delay, of the result of this negotiation. The sublime Porte conceived by this official declaration, that the court of Russia sought a pretext decided to declare war against her, and that by forming such a pretension, so unjust, and so unimportant, it showed that its aim was to impute to the sublime Porte, the hostile intentions which it nourished in its breast. The sublime Porte consented, although with repugnance, to the reinstatement of the said Vaivodes, to leave the Russian Government no subject of excuse before the powers of Europe.
The Porte thought, in fine, that the court of Russia would at least blush at its conduct before the other Powers, and would renounce its project of making war against the Ottoman empire; by no means, two months and a half after this period, without there being any new pretext of misunderstanding, and trampling upon the rights of nations at the very moment when every thing announced peace and friendship; Russian troops advanced unawares upon the Turkish territory, whilst the neighbouring inhabitants, as also the government of Bender and Choczim, thought themselves in full safety, under the guarantee of the treaties of friendship. The Russian generals taking advantage of this state of confidence and peace, and making use of every kind of artifice, seized upon these two fortresses against the laws of nations generally respected by all Powers.
The sublime Porte was not apprized of it till after the event; it demanded explanations upon this head of the Russian minister; the latter made reiterated protestations, that he had written the issue of the affair of the reinstatement of the Vaivodes to this court, as also to the Russian functionaries upon the Dniester, by virtue of the commission which had been delegated to him for this purpose, and that the present march of the Russian troops was not a consequence of the same affair: That as for himself he knew of no motive of rupture, and that his court had communicated to him no information upon this subject.
The sublime Porte, learning in so unexpected a manner, the news of the hostilities committed by the Russians, the occupation of her fortresses, and the invasion of her states, ought directly to have sent away the Russian Minister from the capital. Although it was to return violence for violence, the sublime Porte, ever guided by the love of humanity, desired, however, to remove the misfortunes of war; she attempted new explanations of the Russian minister; she fixed to him a term for the entire evacuation of this affair, in hopes that the court of Russia would proceed, in time of peace as in time of war, in a manner becoming a power; and that at least not to have a blush before other courts, it would respect political and civil laws.
Near a month had elapsed since the first hostilities of the Russians, and the Russian minister gave the Porte no answer, except his protesting to have received no elucidation upon this affair; and the patience of the sublime Porte being driven to extremities, a longer delay became useless and dangerous to her.
On the other hand, general Michelson, chief of the Russian troops, addressed tedious proclamations to the judges and government of Romania, with the design of inducing even the Musulmans, and of fowing sedition in the ranks of the Ottoman empire; in fine, the envenomed violence of the court of Russia exercised against the sublime Porte, is unexampled, and no longer to be tolerated.
The hostilities of Russia being notorious and evident, every Musulman is obliged by religion and the civil law to take vengeance of this perfidious enemy. In declaring war against her, the sublime Porte puts its whole confidence in the almighty and avenging God; and to reap the advantage of the enemy, she is obliged to arm by sea and land, to call all forces to advance and make themselves act with energy. This the sublime Porte has only served to augment the audacity and violence of Russia. The sublime Porte having for her all possible reasons, the court of Russia remains responsible for the blood which will be shed and for the misfortunes which must overwhelm humanity; and until that court respect treaties and alliances, the impossibility of having any confidence in it must be a truth acknowledged by all powers who are directed by sentiments of justice and moderation.
Although the motives above expressed be so notorious and known to the whole world, and it be by no means necessary to publish them, however, to follow the official usage, a copy of the present declaration has been delivered to the foreign ministers resident in the capital, to be communicated to their respective courts.
Given at Constantinople, the 25th of the month of Chaaban, in the year of the H. gira 1221 (2th January, 1807.)
SIXTY-THIRD BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Ostroleka, 24th Feb. 1807. Capt. Auzi, of the imperial horse guards, mortally wounded in the battle of Eylau, was laid upon the bed of death. His comrades came to take him up and carry him to the hospital. He recovered his senses only to say to them: "Let me alone, my friends; I die contented, since we have gained the day, and that
I can die upon the bed of honor, surrounded by cannon taken from the enemy and the wrecks of their defeat. Tell the emperor that I have but one regret; which is, that in a few moments I shall be no longer able to do any thing for his service and the glory of our fine France." To her my last breath." The effort he made to utter these words, exhausted the little strength he had remaining.
All the reports we receive, agree in stating, that the enemy lost at the battle of Eylau, twenty generals and 900 men killed and wounded, and upwards of 80,000 men disabled.
At the engagement of Ostrolenka, of the 16th, 2 Russian generals were killed, and three wounded.
His majesty has sent to Paris the 16 stands of colours taken at the battle of Eylau. All the cannon are already sent off to Thorn. His majesty has ordered that these cannon shall be melted down and made into a brazen statue of gen. Hautpoul, commander of the 2d division of cuirassiers, in his uniform of cuirassier.
The army is concentrated in its cantonments behind the Passarga, with its left supported by Marienwerder, the island of Nogat, and Elbing counties which afford resources.
Being informed that a Russian division had marched towards Braunberg at the head of our cantonments, the emperor ordered it to be attacked. The prince of Ponte Corvo assigned the expedition to gen. Dupont, an officer of great merit. On the 26th, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, general Dupont presented himself before Braunberg, attacked the enemy's division, 10,000 strong, overthrew it with fixed bayonets, drove it from the town and made it recross the Passarga, took from it 16 pieces of cannon, 2 stands of colours and made 2000 prisoners. We had very few men killed.
On the side of Guadadt, general Leger Belair repaired to the village of Peterwarde at day break on the 25th upon receiving advice that a Russian column had arrived, during the night at that village, overthrew it, took the general Baron de Korff who commanded it, his staff, several lieut. colonels and officers, and 400 men. This brigade was composed of 10 battalions, which had suffered so much, that they formed only 1600 men under arms.
The emperor, in testimony of his satisfaction to general Savary for the engagement of Ostrolenka, has granted him the grand insignia of the legion of honor, and called him about his person. His majesty has given the command of the 5th corps to marshal Massena, marshal Lannes continuing to be fiek.
At the battle of Eylau, marshal Augereau overrun with rheumatic pains, was sick and hardly in his senses; but the cannon awakes the brave; he flew in full gallop to the head of his corps, after getting himself seated upon his horse. He was constantly exposed to the greatest fire, and was even slightly wounded. The Emperor has just authorized him to return to France for the purpose of taking care of his health.
The garrison of Zolberg and Dantzk, availing themselves of the little attention paid to them, had encouraged themselves, by different exertions. An advanced post of the Italian division was attacked, on the 16th, at Stargard, by a party of 800 men of the garrison of Zolberg. Gen. Bonnat had with him only a few companies of the first regiment of the line, which took to their arms in time, marched with resolution against the enemy, and routed him.
General Teuli, on his side, with the main body of the Italian division, the regiment of musketeers of the guards and the first company of gendarmes on duty, repaired to invest Zolberg; on arriving at Naugarten, he found the enemy intrenched a fort best with pieces of cannon. Colonel Boyer, of the musketeers of the guards, gave an assault. Captain Montmorency, of the company of Gendarmes, made a successful charge. The fort was taken, 300 men made prisoners and six pieces of cannon carried off. The enemy left a hundred men on the field of battle.
Gen. Dombrowski marched against the garrison of Dantzk; he fell in with it at Dirschau, overthrew it, made 600 prisoners, took 7 pieces of cannon, and pursued it for several leagues at its heels. He was wounded with a musket ball; Marshal Lefebvre arrived in the mean time at the command of the 16th corps; he had been joined by the Saxons, and marched to invest Dantzk.
The weather is still changeable. It froze yesterday; it thaws to-day. The whole winter has passed over in this manner. The thermometer has never been lower than 5 degrees.
From the frontiers of Pomerania, March 6. To day we heard a violent cannonade from the environs of Strausfeld. It is said that the Swedes have made a powerful sortie from that citadel. A part of marshal Mortier's corps is at present at Grimme; and two regiments of it have already passed through Griefswald on their route to Friedland, &c.
BERLIN, March 10. Letters have been received from the headquarters at Osterode dated the 4th inst. but which contain nothing new. It is said the citadel of Sillberberg in Silesia, has offered to capitulate.
SCHEIDAM, March 20. The British minister residing at Vienna, received intelligence on the 1st. inst. that the Porte had declared war against England, admiral Louis having threatened to destroy Constantinople, in case the Porte did not consent to renew its treaties with England, and send off instantly the French minister and suite. After a council of state had been held, it was resolved to seize on the person of the English ambassador and of all English subjects; Mr. Arbuthnot, however, aware of the approaching storm, had previously made his escape to the English frigate which had brought the summons. The father of prince Ypsilanti, had been frangela in his prison.
PARIS, February 17. People in London busy themselves less than they ought about the present situation of Turkey and the change which the rupture with Russia must bring about in the general concerns of Europe. This indifference is an effect of the character of merchant policy. It does nothing for the future; and sees only the interest of the present moment. Were it not so, the English would tremble at the last appearance of danger for the existence of the Ottoman empire; instead of which they have laboured for this century past, like blind men, to forward the favourite project of its implacable enemy.
At no time has it ever been the interest of England to support the pretensions or disputes of Russia, but on the contrary, to maintain an equilibrium among the powers of the north, & the independence of the Hanse Towns and Holland, for the purpose of enjoying the benefit of their alliance, and not to have a single enemy to fight. However, she has laboured to bring all these powers under the Russian yoke, and has considered only France alone as her enemy; facilitating all the advantages of the fu-
ture to the petty hatreds of the present. She has suffered the successive usurpations of Russia, and, to purchase her alliance, has prepared her destructive projects; nor was she able before their accomplishment, to see that Russia was necessarily becoming her enemy.
Hitherto Russia, notwithstanding the efforts of Peter the Great and his successors, has been unable to become a maritime power. Her numerous ships exhibit an unseaworthy, though pompous spectacle in her ports or docks. Whatever efforts she should have made, the confined navigation of the Baltic, stopped for six months in the year, would never have been able to create seamen. Perhaps even the very national character of the Muscovites opposed this creation. The conquest of almost the whole coast of the Black Sea was advantageous in a commercial light; the opening the channel of the Dardanelles evinced the possibility of realising the projects of Peter and Catharine. But as at the first order of the Ottoman Porte, this passage might be shut, even against the return of the Russian ships which should have failed into the Mediterranean, Russia has still fewer benefits to hope for than damages to dread from this concession, if the Ottoman Porte is aware of its own strength and knows how to employ it.
If, on the contrary, by a misfortune which cannot be apprehended at present, the Russian fleet should one day happen to fly on the walls of Constantinople, this frightful catastrophe, mortal to the independence of Austria, and dangerous for the other powers, would not the less produce a total revolution in the maritime and commercial relations of all nations; and the first of its results would be to break without resistance, and forever, the sceptre which Great Britain is so jealous of.
The position of Constantinople, which the Ottoman power never reaped the advantage of, would afford the activity of the Russians the vents of an immense trade, and the means of an incomparable navy. The Dniester, the Wolga and several other navigable rivers, might convey from the northern extremities of Russia to the mouth of the Bosphorus, all the ship timber and materials necessary to fit out the most numerous fleets. The Black sea would then be like a vast port, which Russia might open and shut at her pleasure, and where she might collect her whole navy and exercise it in safety. Along this vast extent of coast, she might find sailors. In the Morea, the usurpation of which Russia has so long been plotting, where she carefully avails herself of the identity of religion to keep up a secret rebellion and an opposition dangerous to the security of the Ottoman Porte, she would find the instruments of her maritime power. The active Greeks, industrious and intrepid, held the empire of the sea for several centuries, and require only the will of their sovereign to resume it, at least in the Mediterranean. With such means, Russia, once mistress of the most advantageous positions, would have in her navy almost all the elements of trade. At present she cannot herself export or work up her raw materials; she is forced to have recourse to the industry and navy of England. But then she would work them up for her own account, and would export and barter them herself; she would perhaps confine to her exclusive consumption every thing necessary to the maintenance of her navy. England, unable to resist the attacks of an indestructible navy, or to parry the blows of an enemy able to reach her at the very extremities of the world, would see the principle of her commercial prosperity suddenly fall, by the mere cessation of her relations with Russia.
Besides, either by alliances or by conquest, a Russian army may find its way through Persia to the very heart of the English power, that is to say, to India, perhaps in less time, with less expense, and undoubtedly with less danger itself, than it could come to Holland or Italy. In whatever light we view the destruction of the Ottoman empire, it would be more fatal to England than to any other nation, either by invasions, by force of arms, or by the different direction which it would give to trade; but, as we have said, this catastrophe is no longer to be dreaded since the Ottoman Porte has awakened from its lethargy, and that five hundred thousand Frenchmen, commanded by their emperor, have guaranteed her independence. Yet England does not perceive that in this instance she is under obligations to her enemies. (Argus.)
VIENNA, February 25. Our court Gazette of this day, contains the following article:
"Osman Pacha of Widdin, known by the name of Pafwan Oglou, celebrated for his military talents, his enterprising spirit, and the successful defence which he made in his town against the united power of the Turkish empire, died on the 5th of February. By his death, Russia is freed from a formidable enemy; who, though he had not publicly declared himself, had made preparations within the walls of Widdin, for acting against that power. Mustafa Bairacta, Ayan of Rutschuk, who can march 16,000 troops against the Russians, has as yet done nothing that deserves notice. Gen. Michelson still remains in his concentrated position, but he has detached 2000 men from his head-quarters at Bucharest, to reinforce his advanced guard. The Servian insurgents has as yet taken no part in the important events."
February 23. The following article has appeared in the court Gazette.
"As successors to Osman Pacha (Pafwan Oglou) in the government of Widdin, two officers are mentioned, viz. Mehmet Aga, and Molla, the last of whom is noted for the cruelties he committed during the disputes which Pafwan had with the Porte and the neighbouring Pashas. Each of these competitors have a numerous party, and have already come to blows. Bekir Pacha is appointed to the command of all the troops destined to defend the Dardanelles, and even the admiral of the fleet is placed under him. Besides the ships of war which are lying in the Road and canal of Constantinople, nine other ships are fitting out in the arsenals, and are almost ready for sea. In the beginning of April the grand Seigneur is to join the army with the standard of Mahomet. The reinforcements of Asiatic troops, which are destined for the army, arrive very slowly in consequence of the distance they have to march. It is understood that the Ottoman troops have obtained some advantages over a Russian party, which had advanced into the neighbourhood of Silistria. The Turkish commander has sent to Constantinople the heads of several Russians, who were killed in the actions where, according to ancient custom they were placed, on the 23d of Jan, on the principal gate of the Seraglio. The fleet of the English admiral Collingwood is expected in the Dardanelles. The Russian fleet under the command of admiral Semen, which cruises in the Ionian and Egean Seas, has been reinforced by three ships of the line and nine frigates."
A London paper of March 14, says: "When the Treaty lately concluded between Great Britain and America was known in France, the price of sugar and other colonial produce fell considerably in that country, and the same can now be purchased cheaper there and in Holland than at any other period within the last fifteen years."
DUTCH EXPEDITION.
The expedition which failed from Holland the latter part of February, and was compelled to return by bad weather, was under the charge of general Dandels, and supposed to be bound to the East-Indies. It consisted of four frigates and several transports, all full of troops. Stores, it is said, had been previously sent off in American bottoms, hired for the purpose. One of the frigates has been lost.
Two designs against the life of Napoleon, it is reported, have been discovered at Warsaw; the one was by a general who, on being sent for by Bonaparte, shot himself; the other was by a Polish lady, who was detected by Fouche, the minister of police, with a dagger in her sleeve. Lon paper.
SIR HOME POPHAM'S CASE—Continued.
The evidence of Lord Melville, first Lord of the Admiralty, follows. The testimony of several subordinate officers of the government is added, all in confirmation of that of Lord Melville.
Lord Melville was the first witness who was called, and was examined by Sir Home Popham.
Q. Will your lordship have the goodness to relate all the circumstances in your recollection respecting the conversation that I held with Mr. Pitt and your lordship, collectively or individually, as relating to myself, on the subject of the expedition to South America?
A. After an understanding that no question touching any state secret should be put, the noble lord replied.
A. Soon after I came to the head of the board of admiralty, I had occasion to that the administration preceded that of which I had formed a part, had communication with General Miranda relative to some projects he entertained relative to South America. I did not immediately give much attention to that subject, because, not being then at war with Spain, it did not occur to me how, consistently with that situation the government of this country could take any active part. In the summer of 1804, and particularly towards the autumn of that year, I had little doubt in my own mind, from the official information I had occasion to receive at the board of admiralty, and from the communication with the heads of other public departments, I had little doubt that such a war must soon take place. I therefore thought it my duty to see Evan Nepean, fir H. Popham, and others, who I had reason to think, were acquainted with the particulars which had passed under former administrations, to inform myself more immediately relative to the views and projects of general Miranda. I likewise had more than one confidential conversation with general Miranda himself. The result was, an opinion, that although it might not be wise or expedient, or, perhaps, within the means of this country at that time to commit themselves fully to the extent of this project, it was of the utmost importance to the interests of this country so far to watch the progress of his operations, and to make use of them, if they could be made subservient to the purpose of opening the South American market to the trade and manufactures of this country; and upon that principle I had, as on every other public subject, almost daily communication, both in town and at Wimbeldon, with Mr. Pitt, at the time of the government with which I was conversant. The subject was more familiar to my consideration, because for many years past, particularly in 1796, I had occasion to consider it very maturely, with a view of preparing, in concert with the then board of admiralty, operations against South America on a very extensive scale. I was at that time Secretary of state for the war department. In consequence of the conversation I had with Mr. Pitt, as already mentioned, about the month of October or November, 1804, or about the time the war broke out with Spain, I desired Sir Home Popham to attend, in order that he might be at hand to attend Mr. Pitt and myself at any time we should have occasion to talk to him, and, I think, about the same time a ship, the Diadem I believe. (Here the noble lord read a letter, addressed by his lordship to Sir Home Popham, during his attendance in town.) Sir Home Popham came to town, and I had communications with him, in consequence of the various communications I had with Mr. Pitt; and these communications continued during the remaining period I remained at the admiralty. I ceased to be in that situation immediately after the 8th of April, 1805. I had many interviews with Mr. Pitt after that period, and indeed during the whole period of his life, till our final separation at Bath, the beginning of the year 1806; but from the time I ceased to be his colleague in office, I made it an invariable rule to avoid all conversation with him upon subjects of a public or confidential nature: so that from my own knowledge, I can speak to nothing after the 8th of April, 1806. It occurs to me at this moment, as not important, that the coast of South America, in the vicinity of Trinidad, was probably at one time looked upon as a probable scene of operations.
Q. Upon hearing of the capture of Buenos-Ayres, did your lordship consider it an acquisition materially advancing the great object which Mr. Pitt and your lordship had in view with respect to South America?
A. No doubt; Buenos-Ayres appeared to me as highly beneficial for the object I had always had in view; but I am by no means certain, if I may not have taken that impression from the circumstance of Buenos-Ayres having been one of the specific objects in view, when the armament was in contemplation in 1796.
Q. Can you recollect of my having been confidentially employed on various objects both in the late and present war, by some of the members of the cabinet, by your lordship and Lord Grenville?
A. If it is merely to answer that general question, I shall have no hesitation to answer. I certainly know that fir H. Popham was employed confidentially by the members of the cabinet at the time alluded to.
Q. Is it in your lordship's recollection, that in the execution of the various confidential services, circumstances arose, which were not at the moment of writing my instructions provided for, nor indeed could they be. But I, under those circumstances, exercised very enlarged discretion to obtain the great object upon which I was employed. I particularly alluded to one of my missions to the court of Petersburg.
Mr. Jervis objected to the question as irrelevant to the case, but waved it.
A. I should wish to state, that I should be embarrassed in this question; I can give a general answer, but I am afraid I may be led to disclosures that may be improper.
Lord Melville answered—I am ready to state generally, that on all occasions when he was confidentially employed, his conduct received the approbation of government in the execution of it; but I trust, I will not be called upon to enter into more particular explanations.
President fir E. Gower. Does your lordship recollect, at what time it was that fir Home Popham was appointed to the Diadem?
A. I cannot recollect at the precise time, except from the letter I have already mentioned, 1 Dec. 1804, when there.
Q. Does your lordship recollect, whether the negotiation this government was carrying on with the court of Spain for an amicable adjustment of the differences between her and this country, had not terminated unsuccessfully before that?
A. I cannot from memory fix the precise time—but I make no doubt it was a short time after the date of this letter, as I remember the accounts came recently before the meeting of Parliament.
Q. Was fir H. Popham appointed to the Diadem, with a view of carrying on offensive operations against
Spain, in South America, and what part of it in particular?
A. I believe fir H. Popham was appointed to that ship, with the view of co-operating with gen. Miranda to the extent of taking advantage of any of his proceedings which might tend to secure a position on the continent of South America, favorable to the trade of this country, but I do not recollect any force or plan being fixed upon.
Q. Your lordship has said you had many confidential conversations with respect to gen. Miranda's plans and views, and that the result of these conversations was, an opinion that, altho' it might not be wise or essential, or perhaps, within the means of this country, at that time, to commit themselves fully to the extent of his projects, it was of the utmost importance to the interests of this country, so far to watch the progress of this operation, as to make use of them, if they could be made subservient to the purpose of opening the South American market to the trade and manufactures of this country: was that the object your lordship had in view at that time, when you appointed fir Home Popham to the Diadem; and did your lordship continue to entertain the same object, to the same extent only, during the remainder of the time you presided at the admiralty?
A. It was with a view, mentioned in the question, that I appointed fir Home Popham to the Diadem, and I do not recollect that during the period afterwards while I remained at the admiralty, government was in contemplation any longer in contemplation any plan upon a more extensive scale.
Q. Was Sir H. Popham appointed to your lordship to any command sufficient to authorize him to attack any part of S. America?
A. Certainly not, in the proper sense of the orders. Q. Are there any notes or official documents in the records of the admiralty, to your lordship's recollection, stating the object for which fir H. Popham was appointed to the Diadem?
A. I cannot speak with absolute certainty, but I think not.
Q. Your lordship said that, speaking of Buenos Ayres, one of the specific objects in view, when the armament was in contemplation in 1796, had your lordship that place in your view at any time since the breaking out of the Spanish war, up to the time your lordship retired from the admiralty?
A. At all times and in every conversation I had with Mr. Pitt on the subject, I make no doubt Buenos Ayres was often the subject of discussion. My reason for being so confident in that opinion is, that all the considerations I ever gave to the subject of South America, whether the attack was to be made on a smaller or larger scale, I always considered the Rio de la Plata as a most important position to the interests of Great Britain, on that side of South America.
Domestic.
The Trustees of Princeton College publicly expelled eleven of the students, and dismissed six others, at their late meeting. The residue, upon proper submission may return.
A rupture somewhat similar to that in Princeton College, is said to have lately taken place in Harvard College, Massachusetts.
From the (N. Y.) Public Advertiser.
THOMAS PAINE TO MORGAN LEWIS.
There are two descriptions of men in the world who cannot suffer damages. The one is the man whose character is already so infamous that nothing said of him can make him appear worse than he is. The other is the man whose character is so invulnerable that no reproach against him can reach him. It falls powerless to the ground, or re-acts upon the party from whence it came.
The first time Mr. Jefferson was elected president, the majority in his favour was 92 to 84. As this majority was small, the faction of the fedes redoubled their abuse and multiplied falsehood upon falsehood to throw him out at the next election. Their malignity and their lies were permitted to pass uncontradicted, and the event was, that at the next election Mr. Jefferson had a majority of 162 to 14.
As this is an instance that invulnerable character cannot suffer damage, I leave it to Coleman, Cullen, and Rufus King to identify the persons of the contrary description; and they may, if they please, draw lots among themselves to decide which of them shall stand foremost on the list of infamous security from damage.
When Morgan Lewis, in conversation with William Livingston, said that "De Witt Clinton, Judge Comstock and Judge Johnson, were three of the damndest rascals that ever disgraced the councils of a state," the venom and vulgarity of the expression were too visible to do injury, and the character of the man who said it too equivocal to obtain credit. It was not worth the trouble of contradicting. Calumny is a vice of a curious constitution. Trying to kill it keeps it alive; leave it to itself and it will die a natural death.
Chancellor Livingston ill judged and ill written address to the public comes precisely under the head of calumny. He insinuated in that address a charge against gov. Clinton when he (gov. Clinton) was almost three hundred miles distant from New-York, and when called upon by Geo. Clinton, jun. to explain himself, that the public might know what he meant, refused to do it. Mr. Livingston holds the office of chancellor during good behaviour, and this is the revenue of good behaviour. The words good behaviour, which are the words of the constitution, must have some meaning or why are they put there? They certainly apply to the whole of a man's moral and civil character and not merely to official character. A man may be punctual in his official character because it is his interest to be so, and yet be dishonest and unjust in every thing else.
Mr. Livingston should have recollected that gov. Clinton's long experience in the office of governor enabled him to give useful advice to a young beginner, and his well known integrity precludes every idea of his giving any other. If gov. Clinton gave any advice to Mr. Livingston on the subject he speaks of, Mr. Livingston ought to have felt himself obliged to him, instead of which he has turned treacherous and ungrateful.
But though men of conscious integrity, calm and philosophical, will not descend to the low expedient of prosecuting for the sake of what are called damages, there nevertheless ought to be a law for punishing calumny; and this becomes the more necessary because it often happens that the prosecutor for damages is himself the calumniator. Morgan Lewis's prosecution of Thomas Farmer for one hundred thousand dollars damages, is holding Mr. Farmer up to the public as an unjust man. Martin Livingston is playing the same game towards Mr. Jackson, one of the editors of the Independent Republican, & the Anglo-Irish impostor Cullen, who is secured from damage by the infamy of his character, is trying to make three thousand dollars out of Mr. Frank, one of the editors of the Public Advertiser. As the matter stands at present a rogue has a better chance than an honest man.
There is not a man in the United States, Thomas Jefferson excepted, that has been more abused by this mean and unprincipled federal

fashion than myself; yet I have never professed any of them. I have left them to weller in their own lies. But had there been a law to punish calumny and lying by penalty, and the money to be given to the poor, I would have done it. But as to damages, as I do not believe they have character enough of their own to endanger mine, I could claim none.
THOMAS PAINE.
THE MIRANDA,
OR ANGLO-FEDERAL EXPEDITION.
The following extracts were put into our possession a few days ago; being true copies taken from the original letters of the author, to his wife in this city, by a respectable citizen. The writer is a relative of Col. Smith, and appears to have been employed by him in the capacity of chief printer to the expedition. How far or how justly the persons implicated by the writer ought to be censured or held up to public odium by their fellow-citizens, we will leave it to our readers to determine.
N. Y. Public Advertiser.
EXTRACTS.
CARTHAGENA, December 31, 1806.
"I have written five or six letters to you, informing you of my wretched and almost insupportable situation, and shall continue to embrace every opportunity to write, although the conveyance to the United States from this place is very difficult and uncertain. My ideas of acquired wealth are forever blasted. Instead of honor and profit, I have obtained chains, fetters, and a loathsome disease, so much for Col. Smith's assistance. Little did I expect the infamous and disgraceful plan the expedition had in view, at the time he professed his friendship and advice. When I shall see you or the boys, God only knows. We have sent a memorial to Congress, stating our grievances, and exposing the wickedness of John Adams, Rufus King, William Smith, and others. Ten of our unfortunate comrades were hanged and beheaded at Porto Cavello; who were assured by S—— and his associates, that the undertaking was an honorable one, and directed by the government of the United States. I fear for you and the children's situation. I feel it is very unpleasant, but recommend yourself to the care of that God who knows my injuries, and I hope he will enable me to redress them ere long. I could write more but my friend waits—kiss the boys for me, tell them of their father's situation and his misfortunes."
I am, &c.
ROBERT SAUNDERS.
CARTHAGENA, FEB. 7th 1807.
"I embrace the opportunity of Capt. Parker's return, who was captured some time since in the South Sea on a whaling voyage going to the U. S. to acquaint you and my friends, with my present deplorable and calamitous situation; not with the expectation that you or they can relieve me, but merely to convince you how improper it is to take the advice of any one, let them be ever so near related, when their own interest is concerned. I have found Col. Smith's honor and profit to be chains and degradation. I have been thrown into a cell of horror—surrounded by every poisonous insect the country affords—served out twice a day with boiled Yam and Yaker roots about half done, mixed with a little rice, and several of my companions in misery have died from confinement & want. Here, he bitterly accuses Col. Smith with the cause of his misfortunes, and attributes to Rufus King, S. G. Ogden and J. Adams motives of hostility to the administration of Jefferson. We have forwarded a memorial to the government of the United States, through whose interference alone we expect to be enlarged: it unfolds a circumstantial detail of the authors and views of the expedition. How long I shall remain here I cannot tell. I am destined for Omoa in the province of Mexico. In the mean time I am preparing a long account of this kidnapping expedition, and will transmit it as early as possible to a printer in the United States."
"I am, &c."
ROBERT SAUNDERS.
In Gore's General Advertiser of the 19th March, there are 43 vessels advertised for different ports, 24 of which are American.
The following letters appear in the late Mr. Phillips papers as having passed between Col. Burr and Governor Williams:
SIR, (No date.)
The vindictive temper and unprincipled conduct of Judge Rodney, have induced me to withdraw from the present from public view. I nevertheless continue in the disposition which has been uniformly manifested, of submitting to civil authority, so long as I am assured, that it will be exercised towards me within the limits prescribed for other citizens. It is proper, however, before again surrendering, that I be informed of the cause or charge, if any, for which it is purposed to arrest me; whether bail will be received—the tenor of recognizance, and the sum in which security will be required: I ask further, your assurance, that no attempt to send me out of the Territory will be countenanced or permitted, and that my person shall not be subjected to any military arrest.
I have the honor to be, &c.
A. BURR.
His Excellency Gov. Williams.
SIR, 12th Feb. 1807.
I have seen your proclamation: It was unworthy of you to lend your sanction to a falsehood. I recognize on which I was bound, was on condition that I should appear in case an indictment should be found against me, and not otherwise. This special form was agreed on by Judge Rodney, after nearly half an hour's discussion between him, Mr. Harding, and myself; drawn up at his request by Mr. Harding, and signed by the Judge in our presence, and in that of Col. O'Callaghan, and will be found in the handwriting of Mr. Harding, so signed, unless, for fraudulent purposes, the Judge shall have destroyed it—If he shall destroy these facts, he must be as loth to boast as to principle—If he shall admit them, or they shall be otherwise established to your satisfaction, it is hoped that you will feel it to be your duty to a public manifesto, to cancel your proclamation, and to acknowledge the error on which it has been founded.
A. BURR.
His Excellency Gov. Williams.
Washington, Feb. 13th, 1807.
SIR,
Your two notes, the one without date, the other under that of yesterday, I have this moment received—Without animadverting on the unusual style which you have permitted to your-
self, I can only say, that from the judicial proceedings in this territory you cannot be considered in any other light than as a fugitive from the laws of your country; with these you are too well acquainted not to know, that it belongs to a department different from mine to determine as to the nature of your offence, and to decide as to the manner in which you are to be treated.—Hence you must see, it would be as improper as it would be undignified in me to enter into any stipulations as to your surrender; In justice to myself, however, I will observe, that so long as I have the honor to preside in this territory, I shall never use the military except in aid of the civil authority, and that, if you submit yourself to this, you may be assured, that it shall be exercised towards you within the limits prescribed for other citizens," similarly situated,
I have the honor to be, &c.
ROBT. WILLIAMS.
Col. A. Burr.
NORFOLK, May 2.
Accounts are received by a respectable character in this place, that on Thursday a vessel in 14 days from Barbadoes, had gone up the Bay. The Captain of which stated, that accounts had arrived at that island, of Adams Vets being taken by the British, after a severe and bloody action, in which the Spaniards had 1500 men cut to pieces, the British soldiers being exasperated at the conduct of the Spaniards towards some English prisoners, whose ears, it is said, they cut off, and otherwise much mutilated. Off Martinico, the fast Schooner was boarded from Admiral Cochrane's Squadron, consisting of one three-decker, and four two-deckers, who were looking out for the Rochfort Squadron, having had an express from England to the Admiral, informing that it had failed, and that it consisted of one three-decker, and five two-deckers.
Herald.
The ship Herkemer , belonging to N. York, which put in here a few days ago in distress, and lying at Gosport, was, during the squall yesterday, struck by lightning, which shattered her fore and main masts, and forced its way under the bows. The only person on board at the time was the cook, a black Sambo , who ran immediately forward, and knelt a bushy vessel near, by hypocritically exclaiming—"D——n your eyes, what do fire into us for?"
Id.
NORFOLK, April 27.
At a meeting of the citizens of the Borough of Norfolk, at the Exchange Coffee-House, on Saturday the 25th April, 1807, for the purpose of establishing regulations for the celebration of the Second Centenary Anniversary of the landing of our forefathers in James Town, on the 13th May, 1607, Col. Thomas Newton in the chair, Thomas Matthews, Sec'y .
Resolved, That a subscription be opened and lodged in the hands of the Secretary, for the purpose of ascertaining the number of citizens who shall be disposed to celebrate the same, and that the subscription be kept open till the 4th May next.
Resolved, That William Newsum, jun. be requested to prepare an appropriate Oration, to be delivered on the occasion, on some day during the festival.
Resolved, That Doctor Philip Barraud, Wm. Newsum, sen. Richard G. Archer, Seth Poffen, and Theodore Armistead , be a committee to correspond with the committees of other places, and adopt such measures for the celebration of the Jubilee as they may deem proper.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and be published in the Public Ledger and in the Herald of the Borough .
THOMAS NEWTON, Chairman.
THOMAS MATTHEWS, Sec'y.
N. B. The Secretary has lodged subscription papers at the Post-Office, and the Book-Store of Messrs. Jordan's.
April 27.
At a meeting of the citizens of Peterburg, for the purpose of making arrangements for the celebration of the 31st May, the second Centenary Anniversary of the landing of our forefathers at James Town,
Resolved, That this meeting be adjourned until Saturday the 2d of May, at Brewer's Tavern, at 4 o'clock, and that John Shore, John MacRae, T. B. Robertson, John D. Burk, B. W. Leigh and John M'Creery be appointed a committee to draft resolutions appropriate to the occasion, to be submitted to the meeting.
JOHN G. HESLOP, Chairman.
J. NICHOLAS, Jun. Sec'y.
Petersburg, 27th April, 1807.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 8th MAY.
COMMUNICATION.
GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE.—The citizens of Norfolk, Williamsburg and Petersburg have adopted certain measures towards celebrating the first landing of our forefathers at James Town. Why have the inhabitants of Richmond; the metropolis of Virginia; formed not a single meeting; appointed not a single committee; nor adopted a single resolution?
It is perhaps, because they do not deem this occasion sufficiently important to deserve their attention. It is true that it will not directly augment our fortunes; it will strike out no new source of accumulation or of luxury. But are these the only objects, worthy of an enlightened, and patriotic people?—Let us at least listen to a few arguments, that may be urged in its behalf.
We all love our country; but do we love it with a sufficiently keen sensibility? There are two things which we would all do for to protect her against a foreign enemy or the machinations of domestic traitors. But is this sentiment sufficient? Would an ancient Roman have been contented with it? Would he not have laboured to have done every thing which would have promoted her improvement or her interest: to have embellished her with the Fine Arts; to have opened her rivers and her highways; to have prepared the means of education for her youth; and of instruction to the old?—But our patriotism has not yet soared to these efforts. It is not sufficiently keen and diffusive. It watches for our country in the great concerns. It sleeps over those, which are individually small; but collectively immense. We love our country well; but then we love our money and our interests too much.—Some have even asserted, that there was no patriotism in the U.S.; no national sentiment; none of that keen and sublime sentiment which animated the bosom of an old Roman, and yet what was Rome, to the U.S. a country curled with the distinction of Patricians and Plebeians, compared to the only true republic on the earth where the rights of man are sacredly respected? But patriotism is a matter of sentiment. It may be increased by favourable circumstances; and among the most promising of these, is the celebration of great and solemn events. But
what event more grand or momentous than the landing of our forefathers at James Town? No occasion is better calculated to produce the true American spirit. We shall meet at James Town as Americans; as the inhabitants of the new continent, which our forefathers, fettered; which we ourselves are inhabiting; and whose destiny is indissolubly linked with our own.—The scene is calculated to endear us to the land of our forefathers; and what is of equal advantage, to endear us to each other by a community of feelings, and a sense of mutual interests. We shall separate from each other better acquainted and more strongly attached; and when we return to our own firesides, we shall carry with us that generous glow of patriotic feeling which the scene of our earliest fathers has contributed to increase.
These are not petty or unworthy considerations. Shall we not sometimes imitate the wife policy of the ancient legislators of Greece, who instituted the Nemean Games for assembling her citizens together? Shall Virginians surrender the palm to their brethren of the N. England states, who have instituted the feast of Pilgrims ? Shall they celebrate the landing of their forefathers at Plymouth; and shall the landing of James Town be completely neglected?
It is too late for the inhabitants of Richmond to establish a corresponding committee; or to make any collective preparations; but it is seriously hoped, that many a pilgrim may go to kiss the moss-grown ruins of our forefathers; to catch from them and from each other the holy inspirations of patriotism.—
There and by them may a subscription be commenced for erecting a monument out of granite, to record to latest generations the virtues, the firmness, the independence of their fathers; and the proud sense which their descendants entertained of their merits.
SOLOM.
The last Virginia Gazette contains a vindication of A. Burr, which deserves attention merely from the importance of the subject to which it relates. Without meaning to pass any particular opinion upon the guilt or innocence of Burr, we may be permitted to remark, that either his vindicator is extremely feeble or that the argument which he has made for him is untenable.
The vindicator's hypothesis is, that Col. B. "intended, in case of a war with Spain, to have led an army of volunteers into Mexico." It would be difficult for any man to conceive the numberless assumptions, contradictions, and errors, into which the necessity of justifying this conduct has betrayed the author.
According to this Vindication, an individual may "make advances towards the attainment of objects, which deferred to be opposed by the government; because they might disturb the political relations and ties which existed between this government & Spain"—without any "injury to his character or station as a man."
In plain language, a man may take steps to plunge his country into a war, without violating his duty as a man or a citizen. He may attempt to conquer a crown in Mexico, which is not "the less magnificent and honourable for himself" because it is in its acquisition stained with the blood of his own countrymen. He may knowingly violate the laws of his country; one of which laws forbids his preparing an expedition against the possessions of Spain; he may plunge his country into a war; he may raise a body of volunteers, uncommissioned by his country; he may turn a pirate upon land; if captured by the enemy, he may be treated as an infamous pirate and not as an honourable prisoner of war; but by none of these acts does he forfeit "his character or station as a man" or violate the solemn duties of a good citizen.
But "war appeared to be inevitable;"—"the political atmosphere of the country was, as it were, filled with war." Even admit the supposition that we had at that time serious and threatening causes of disturbance with Spain; what does this argument prove? that at this crisis peculiarly fraught with delicate embarrassment, and vibrating as it were, between peace and war,—any individual was to be permitted to leap forward and plunge his country into the gulf of war, on whose brink he was tottering, but from which the good sense of his government might have ultimately rescued her? Certainly not. At such a delicate time, it was more peculiarly the business of individuals to keep aloof, and to leave every thing to the found and unhackled discretion of the constituted authorities. In proportion as the war seemed imminent, it was A. Burr's or any man's duty to observe a more cautious circumspection. In proportion to the number of important points which government had to adjust with Spain, it was the duty of a good citizen to beware how he added to the heap, and how he fomented the jealousy of Spain.
It is the duty of a good citizen to consult for the good of his country; and never "to turn his mind to a foreign project," until he had calculated its effect upon the political relations of his country. Surely these are "considerations which belonged" to Col. Burr, as well as to "others, from whose confidence and concerns he was banished forever." Yet with what face can his advocate pretend to allege, that "it was no part of his duty to know, whether any other state of things might be brought to pass by a different policy?"—This argument ab ignorantia might be plead in justification of the most enormous crimes. A man who finds a purse on the high way might conscientiously pocket it, on the ground that "it was no part of his duty to know" the real owner. It is a "flattering notion" that many a criminal would be glad to "lay to his soul." No man has a right to undertake an enterprise, which he has reason to fear would be injurious to his country; and it is his duty to seek for every means of information which may instruct him in her interests.—These are considerations which equally belong to the peasant buried in the deepest shades of retirement, as to the man who is admitted into "the councils of his country." The only difference between them is, that the statesman has better means of information than the peasant; but it is equally the duty of both to attempt to know .
It is one of the first duties of a good citizen to obey the laws. We have some laws to prescribe the duties which are required in the bosom of our country: we have others to ascertain the duties which are owing to foreign governments. Among the last, is the law that punishes any preparations for an expedition against the possessions of a foreign power with whom the U.S. are at peace. Without such a prohibition, expeditions might be continually failing from our ports against the European colonies, who surround us: Incessant jealousies, suspicions, and quarrels with the mother countries might inevitably ensue. Such a law therefore is not less necessary to our own tranquillity, than as a token of the brotherhood and friendship which we owe to Foreign Nations.—And yet we are now told, that it is such a law as may be infringed by a good citizen without any "injury to his character or station as a man."
But this is a mere hypothesis. For how did
the author come to understand, that Col. Burr had no intention of attacking Mexico, except in case of a war—or that he relinquished this enterprise immediately upon the adjustment of an accommodation between Gen. Wilkinson and the Spaniards. Every fact with which we are acquainted is directly at war with these positions.
We are just informed, that Daniel Sheffy, Esq. is elected to Congress, for the Wythe District, in opposition to Gen. Abraham Trigg, the former representative.
Isaac H. Coles, Esq. is re-elected for the Senatorial District of Halifax, &c.—in opposition to General Scott.
DELEGATES RETURNED TO SERVE IN THE ENSUING GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Buckingham—David Patterson, George Miller. Cumberland—John Hatcher, Blake B. Woodson. Goochland—Wm. R. Fleming, John Underwood. Amherst—David S. Garland, Charles Taliaferro. Bath—Andrew Warwick, Robert Given. Botetourt—James Breckenridge, Andrew Lewis. King-William—John Hill, Philip Aylett. Halifax—Joseph Sandiford, Mel: Spragins.
* New Members.
FAIRFIELD RACES.
Table with 3 columns: Race Name, Winner, Prize. Includes races like Jockey Club Cup, S. F. Nettleton, S. F. Knowles, S. F. Horner, S. F. Stump, S. F. Horner, S. F. Knowles.
* Stump the Dealer and Monticello, came thro' nearly together, the former winning the first heat and neither being allowed to start again, in consequence of foul riding—were both deemed distanced.
Last Evening's Mail.
PHILADELPHIA, April 30. The ship Passeger , in 25 days from Bordeaux was coming up at New-York, when the mail left there on Tuesday. She failed the 4th of April, and will doubtless add considerably to our flock of foreign intelligence.
WASHINGTON, May 2.
Arrived in town, a few days since, lieut. Peter, of the Artillery, and lieut. Spence, of the Navy. These gentlemen came passengers in the New Guide, from New Orleans for Baltimore, and were charged with dispatches, the former for the secretary of war, and the latter for the secretary of the navy.
The New Guide, off Cape Hatteras, spoke the Commerce, from the Spanish Main, who, a few days previously, had fallen in with the Elephant, a British 74; by whom they were informed that Buenos Ayres had been re-taken by the English.
ALEXANDRIA, May 4.
Captain Coleman of the ship United States , arrived yesterday from Barbadoes, has politely favored us with a newspaper of the 11th of April, from which we copy the following:—
BRIDGE-TOWN, April 11.
CONQUEST OF MONTE-VIDEO.
The following particulars of this event will be found highly gratifying, being given with an accuracy which has not admitted of a doubt, and upon which further proof of the valor, discipline and enterprise of the British arms, we pay a most willing testimony. The account is received from the American brig Troy , John Hazard, forty-four days from Rio Grande, bound to N. Orleans; spoke by his Majesty's ship Japon arrived here this morning from a cruise, and communicated to us from the first authority.
General Acha nutty with a reinforcement of four or five hundred men, about the 7th of January last arrived at Maldanada, and after having embarked all our troops then there, proceeded up the river towards Monte Video, landed at Point Cartas, about three miles from town, the 19th, and immediately attacked & routed a body of Spaniards collected to prevent their landing, taking from them a twenty-four pounder. The English then marched and took post at the watering place, about a mile from the town.—On the 23d the Spaniards came out of Monte-Video with five thousand men to attack them.—The English immediately decamped and formed an apparent retreat, till they got three miles from the town, when they halted: the Spaniards who supposed them flying, pursuing in a most furious manner, buzzing, &c. during this retreat a party of 300 cavalry, with some infantry, were landed between the enemy and town from our ships. On being attacked, the enemy made a very feint resistance, and retired in the greatest confusion, only 3400 Spaniards getting back to the town.
The vice-roy, with 100 men, escaped into the country. Our troops then proceeded to invest the town; and on the 2d Feb. having made a feint at the harbour (or North Gates, which drew the enemy's attention to that part) the English army entered by the Sea Gates, which they faced, and after a great carnage, took possession of the town.
When the Troy left Rio Grande, the English were preparing to proceed for Buenos Ayres.
General Beresford was still a prisoner about ten leagues from Buenos Ayres, and the English prisoners, said to be about three hundred deficient of their original number, are dispersed about the country.
A report of the expected arrival at Martinique, of the Rochefort Squadron, has again been revived here. His Majesty's Schooner Monte Fortuna , is said to have brought some accounts to this effect from St. Lucia, which state that the squadron consists of six sail of the line and some frigates, with 3000 troops.
A neutral from St. Pierre's, which left it four days ago, and arrived here last night, in some
measure corroborates the report; yet it does not appear to attract much attention in either naval or military circles, although we understand that Sir Alexander Cochrane with his squadron of the line, goes to sea in consequence this evening.
ALEXANDRIA, May 5.
Arrived, the John, capt. Martin, 16 days from Jamaica—Ballast—James Patton. By the arrival of the John we have been favoured with Jamaica papers from the 1st to the 14th ult.
KINGSTON, April 14.
Although Miranda has been obliged to renounce his project of emancipating his countrymen, yet it seems his short visit has excited a spirit there which is likely to produce much trouble to the Spanish government. Letters from Barbadoes mention that an insurrection fomented by a Frenchman, had broken out in the Carracas; the appearance of which became so alarming, that the Spanish governor sent to Gaudoupe for a supply of troops, arms, ammunition, &c. with instructions that they should be landed at the mouth of the river Oroonoko.—It is possible that this movement might be a ramification of Miranda's project and concerted to facilitate a fresh defence, either on the part of that enterprising officer, or some other power. We believe there are some French emigrants of condition engaged in Miranda's enterprise, of which the instigator of this insurrection might possibly be one.
NEW-YORK, May 2.
On canvassing the votes received at the election for assembly, we understand the majorities in the several wards were as follows:
Table with 3 columns: Ward, Federal Tickets, Republican Tickets. Includes wards 1 through 9.
Leaving an aggregate majority for the Republican Ticket of 501.
It has been intimated to us, that in the 8th ward the majority was only 155. If so, the aggregate will be reduced to 486. The accounts not published as official.
Governor Lewis, we learn, had a majority of 129 votes in the city and county of New-York; and Mr. Tompkins a majority of 82 in the county of King's.
Merc. Adv.
IMPORTANT.
Extract of a Letter from Hugh G. Campbell, Esq. Commander of the United States Constitution, dated Syracuse, 15th Feb. 1807, to Deign Purniance & Co. of Leghorn—received here by brig Swift .
"I left Tunis on the 26th ult. where colonel LEAR is now waiting for me to take him to Algiers: and I am happy to inform you that our affairs with that Regency are amicably and honourably adjusted, placing us on a footing with the most favoured nations."
Capt. Chase, from St. Vincents (arrived at New-York) informs, that the town of Granada was burnt on the 9th of April.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 4.
Colonel Burr arrived in this city on Saturday.
NOTICE.
By virtue of sundry Deeds of Trust, executed to the Subscriber, by Fleming Gayle, to secure the payment of debts, due to Littlebury Scruggs, Benjamin Parker & John Lockland & Co. will be exposed to sale at Public Auction, for ready money, on Saturday the 18th day of June next, at Cumberland Court-House.
A NEGRO Man named Stepney, a good blacksmith. BERNARD SIMS, Sureg's. Trustee. Cumberland, May 4.
NOTICE.
FOREWARN all persons from purchasing the manifests for two Hds. of Tobacco, shipped from Randolph's Ware-House, North Milton, in March last. The above Tobacco is at Shockoe Ware-House, marked I. D. No. 5, 163, 1237, 112, 125, 1278.
The above Tobacco was sold under an execution, by the Sheriff of Albermarle county. THOMAS JOHNSON. 5t.
HENDERSON & CANNON,
Has lately taken the House of Mr. Anderson, a little below the Capital:
WHERE they purpose carrying on the TAYLOR's business—and flatter themselves that they will please all those who shall think proper to favor them with their custom, the prices for work are as follows: (vizt.)
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Includes items like Fashionable Coats, Thick Breeches or Pantaloons, Thin Do., Thick Vests, Thin Do., Horsemen's Coats, Militia Do., Short Do. (Volunteers), Ladies Riding Dresses complete.
Richmond, May 8.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of French David, dec'd. are requested to submit them forward well authenticated—and those are indebted to the estate, will make payment as soon as possible, as I intend to close my administration in a few months. JOHN F. PRICE, 2t. May 8. Law.
LONDON SHOES.
THE subscriber offers for sale, a large assortment of Ladies Satin, Kid and Morocco Shoes and Ties, with and without heels, of London manufacture—A constant supply of Ladies' and Gents' New-York Shoes. D. J. BURKE, 17 State-Street. Store 2nd door above the State-Street. May 8.
W. HAIGH
UPHOLSTERER & PAPER-HANGER, From New York, on the main street, nearly opposite the old City Tavern, has just received a large and superb assortment of variety.
MAHOGANY Furniture, with a variety of Windows, Sashes of Block Hair and Two Sashes, a large Blinds, Russia Duck, &c. also a large assortment of Paper Hangings. All of which he will sell very low, for Windows, &c.

Miscellaneous
From the (London) Monthly Magazine.
VARIETIES,
LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL.
The life of Washington, drawn up from his own papers by the chief Justice of the United States...
Mr. Pratt is about to present the public with an edition of his poem on "Sympathy," in an elegant pocket volume...
The Emperor Alexander has suppressed the Imperial Seminary for the reception of young ladies...
Dr. Bozzini of Frankfort, has invented an instrument, which he designates the light-spreader...
The Raller catalogue at Leipzig contained 8,077 articles...
Professor Klaproth has taken great pains to investigate the component parts of native cinnabar...
Professor Plouet has discovered that the nitrate of lime is an economical article for fire-works...
The fame chemist has examined the bird's nests of the Bat, and finds them to consist merely of a single cartilage...
M. Mongolier has invented a Machine which he designates a calorimeter...
M. Boissier, chief apothecary to the French military hospital at Genoa, lately sent to M. Parmentier a Parisian coffee-cup of uncommon lightness...
M. Boissier, chief apothecary to the French military hospital at Genoa, lately sent to M. Parmentier a Parisian coffee-cup of uncommon lightness...
Tripos powder. The cups ought to be made of hazel, alder, or cherry-tree...
MR. WEST'S PICTURE OF THE DEATH OF LORD NELSON.
HORACE boasted of his Lyrics, that he had produced a work perennius , more lasting than metal...
THE TOMB OF MY FATHERS.
Subdued by misfortunes, and bow'd down with pain, I sought on the bosom of peace to recline...
By Authority.
LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
Authorizing the President of the United States to accept the service of a number of volunteer companies...
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division...
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the U. States be, and he hereby is, authorized...
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That in case any volunteer above mentioned, while in actual service...
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies...
And fired their deadly ruffs to the skies! Here, the wild-thought that makes it's self-dignified deep!
COMMUNICATION.
An operation was performed yesterday in the Pennsylvania Hospital, in the presence of Doctors Physick...
The result cannot be yet known, but there is no apparent symptom at present but what promises well.
THE TOMB OF MY FATHERS.
Subdued by misfortunes, and bow'd down with pain, I sought on the bosom of peace to recline...
By Authority.
LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
Authorizing the President of the United States to accept the service of a number of volunteer companies...
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division...
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the U. States be, and he hereby is, authorized...
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That in case any volunteer above mentioned, while in actual service...
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies...
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies...
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies...
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies...
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies...
HATS, SHOES, &c.
The Subscriber has just received and offers for sale, a full and complete assortment of HATS, SHOES, &c.
GENTLEMEN'S best dress and dress hats, beavers, castors, and ratans, broad and narrow brims...
SHOES.
Ladies Kid, Morocco and Leather ties and slippers, Gentlemen's superior dress and common shoes.
He has also on hand, a few pipes first quality COGNAC BRANDY and 20 boxes New-York mould CANDLES.
FOR SALE.
WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate...
FOR RENT.
FOR A TERM OF YEARS. NEW HOUSES and LOTS, situated in a most desirable part of the city...
NOTICE.
WHEREAS two of my Negroes, namely FANNY, a Girl about 14 or 15 years of age...
PROPOSALS.
WILL be received by the Executive till the first day of June next, for a supply of FREE STONE & MARBLE...
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE person who took out of my House the 5th Vol. of the Domestic Encyclopedia, is requested to return it.
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, was dissolved by mutual consent...
FOR SALE.
THAT valuable Tract of LAND, whereon Col. Peter Perkins formerly lived, in the county of Pittsylvania...
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust, from Wm. Bentley, Esq. executed on the 25th day of Jan. 1806...
THE SUBSCRIBER
IS desirous to sell a part of his LOT, on the main street nearly opposite the Court-House...
A SIZE OF BREAD
FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND, from the 24th inst. until further orders.
THE SUBSCRIBER
IS desirous to sell a part of his LOT, on the main street nearly opposite the Court-House...
A SIZE OF BREAD
FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND, from the 24th inst. until further orders.
THE SUBSCRIBER
IS desirous to sell a part of his LOT, on the main street nearly opposite the Court-House...