The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-12-30 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM... (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 72.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 30, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK...103.
Richmond Prices Current.
   Commodity Qts. Price     Tobacco, 5 75   Wheat, New, 1 10   Flour—superfine, New, 6 50   fine, 5 50   Corn per barrel, 5 12   Bacon—per lb.   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 58  
Sales at Auction.
On Tuesday the 30th Dec. will be sold without reserve, at the Office of the Subscribers,  SIX Pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, in pipes, hhd. and quarter casks, on 180 days credit.  Two new handsome Mahogany Side-Boards, 60 days credit.  Negotiable notes with approved endorser will be required.  TAYLOR & BROWN, Auct'rs. Dec. 27.
Sales at Auction.
On Friday the 16th January next, will positively be sold by the Subscribers, on the premises at 11 o'clock A. M. for approved endorsed negotiable notes at 90 days:  FOUR valuable LOTS, containing by survey 1/4 of an acre each making the half acre Lot known in the plan of the city, by the No. 214, and nearly opposite to the Lot in front of the residence of William Hayes, Esq.  PROSSER & MONCURE, Auct'rs. Dec. 27.
Sales at Auction.
VALUABLE LOTS—FOR SALE, On a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, On Tuesday the 13th day of January next, at noon, on the premises, will be offered for sale by public auction:  FOUR half acre LOTS adjoining each other, & forming what is usually called a square, described in the plan of the city, by the numbers 151, 152, 153 and 160.  Darby, Eyster and Satchell, Auct'rs. Dec. 27.
WILL BE SOLD,
Agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackelford, dec'd. at Curles, in Henrico County, on Tuesday the 6th of February next, all the personal estate of said decedent, consisting of—  HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, about 250 barrels of Corn, 200 bushels of Wheat, and forage of all descriptions. About four thousand weight of fine Pork, Stock of all kinds, among which is a fine broad Mare, and several likely well-broke Mules.  And on the Thursday following at Varina, about 300 barrels of Corn, 600 bushels of Wheat, forage, &c. as above added to which are some excellent Sheep.  Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers on all sums above ten dollars; bond and approved security will be required with interest from the date, which shall be remitted upon punctual payment.  WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Exec'r. Dec. 11.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, dec'd. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible.  GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators.  November 14.
FOR SALE,
MILITARY CERTIFICATES: Bearing 6 per cent interest, receivable at the Treasury in discharge of taxes, due previous to the year 1708. Apply to THOMAS WILSON. Dec. 9.
FOR SALE,
CLOVER FARM, whereon I now live, laying in Louisa county, on the South Anna River, adjoining the Land of Capt. James Winton and Mr. Edward Garland, containing 309 1-2 acres; the plantation in good repair. On this Land are valuable meadows well set with timber and herds of cattle, and a great deal more ready prepared for farming. There is a good Apple Orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees; there is a number of highly manured Lots with a very highly manured garden. The situation is a very handsome & pleasant one; the improvements are very convenient and comfortable and are insured. A great bargain may be had in this valuable property, the present crop of Tobacco will be the fertility of the soil. If it is not sold privately before Louisa January court, it will then be sold at public sale.  A small part of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance to be paid in two equal annual payments.  F. L. CAMPBELL. Louisa, Dec. 16.
REMOVAL.
The Subscribers have removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick-Buildings, at the lower end of the Basin, between the Tenements occupied by C. and F. Saunders, and Norvell, Watt and Bullock—where they continue their purchase of wheat as usual. They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Beans.  THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 3d. 1806.
ANDREW JAMIESON'S
ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS, Now Landing.  A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his far-fam'd excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. and kegs. Also fanners, Pilot-Bread, in bbls. and for sale, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and charges,) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock.  JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced blue sack lint Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell a bargain.  Also—India Piece Goods—cheap.  Dec. 2.
FOR SALE,
Muscovado Sugar in hds. do. of first quality, in bbls. Holland Gin and empty Gin Casks, J. P. Tenarille Wine, Cognac Brandy, Molasses in hds. and tierses, Coffee and German Steel.  SAMUEL MYERS. Nov. 25.
JOHNSON & REAT,
JEWELLERS & SILVER-SMITHS.
Have for sale at their store three doors below Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, and a few doors above the Bell Tavern, the following articles, viz:  PLATED Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, and Milk Pots, Tea Urns, Castor Stands, Candle Sticks, Defert Dishes, Salt Stands, Table Spoons, Sugar Tongs, Goblets, Bread Baskets, Decanter Stands, and plated handled Knives and Forks.  Silver, Table, Defert, Tea, Soup, Toddy, Sauce, Mustard, and Salt Spoons; Silver Milk Pots, Tumblers, Sugar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Pincushion Rims and Chains, Scissor Chains, Clock Clasps, Hooks and Eyes, Netting Needles, Tooth and Ear Picks, Bodkins, Pencil Cases, Thimbles, Shell Snuff Boxes silver mounted; Fruit and Penknives.  Tortoiseshell Combs ornamented with gold of every size and description from 15 dols. to 50 cents, Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys of various patterns, elegant Pebble Seals, Paste and Gold Earhoops of different sizes and patterns, Miniature Settings of various sizes, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Jet and Coral coloured gold mounted Necklace, Jet and Garnet Necklaces plain and neat, Gold Neck Clasps, Enamelled Fancy and Mourning Bracelets; Gold, Cohonk, and Silver Sleeve Buttons; Gold Studs for the sleeve and Collar; Plain, Stone, Heart, Dog Collar, Topaz, Pearl, Cornelian and Mourning Rings, and Breast Pins of almost every description, all of which with an additional supply that they expect very soon, they offer upon the most moderate terms. They will also furnish any article in the plate line upon the shortest notice.  N. B. The highest price given for old gold and silver.  December 2. eptf.
JOHN SOUTHGATE,
FALL GOODS.
At the house lately occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Amos Ladd, and directly opposite the Union Tavern, offers for sale, a pretty general assortment of  WELL WORTH the attention of country dealers. —Cash, country produce, or approved paper will be received in payment.  ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE, London Particular, Madeira Wine in pipes; and a few boxes Martinique Cordials.  October 23. (tf.)
PICKLING VINEGAR.
OF superior quality, made from two years old cider—For sale by
WILLIAM HART,
Opposite the State House.
ALSO—
SALT, loose and in sacks, 30 Barrels cut HERRINGS, BROWN SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. DRAFT BEER.  September 19. eptf.
ENOCH SULLIVAN,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
At his Jewellery Store, nearly opposite the Eagle, COMPLETE assortment of Gold, Gift, Silver, Varn, Plated, Japan'd & Cutlery Ware, Umbrellas, Tea-Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rims and Caskets and bottle Silvers.  Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, and Purse, Glove Ties, elastic Garters, silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone chessmen and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doors and Shuttle Cocks, Bagpipers, Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suspender, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemens and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, sword Knots, belts, Sabres, Epaullettes, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Fife, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder Flasks, shot Belts, bird Nets, gun Flammers and Flints, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, boot Jacks and Hooks, Spurs, Horse Phlemons, &c. Razors and razor Strops, hair-cup, Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windsor hair-cup, Powder, Bgs, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Effences, Keavey's Colors, tambore Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Scissors and Thimbles, hair Lead and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Folders, letter Caskets, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, Spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, Inkstands, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candlesticks and Snuffers, bread Baskets, Waters, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass globe Lamps, &c. Hairs, tooth comb, Cloths, hearth, Floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes.  With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated.  Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be executed to patterns or description, with dispatch.  Highest price will be given for old gold or silver.  E. SULLIVAN. Nov. 7.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD,
FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three weeks ago, is 6 feet three inches high, long meagre face, red eyes, speaks rapidly and with great confidence, aged about 50 years.  He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal.  WM. LONG. Nov. 14.
FOR SALE,
TWO likely young MALE SERVANTS,
well acquainted with house business. For terms, &c. enquire of the Printer.  Sept. 12. (tf.)
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where
I now reside, and possession given in time.  J. PENN. April 11. tf
JUST RECEIVED,
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Mouffeuex by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Laffitte, Mucat of Frontignac Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West-India Sweetmeats; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by  ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (2awtf.)
ROBERT JOHNSTON,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store from the house he lately occupied opposite the Eagle Tavern, to one of Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new houses nearly opposite to Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, where he is now opening a general assortment of  DRY GOODS & IRONMONGERY, which he will dispose of at a moderate profit.  N. B. He will Rent or Sell his Brick Tenement on Shockoe-Hill, adjoining to Mr. Robert Gordon's.  Oct. 17. (2awtf.)
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS received an assortment of GOODS
FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Daffodil Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Farnough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Swansdown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Kerseys, Farnough, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package.  Nov. 14. tf.
THE General Meeting of the Mutual Insurance
Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, will take place at Fletcher's Tavern in this City, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, of the second Monday in the next month.  WM. H. FITZHYLSONN, P. A. December 20. ep2j.
MCCAY & COWAN,
HAVE received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, with a variety of articles of Jewellery and Silver Work. Also, an assortment of Watch Makers TOOLS and materials; which, with their former stock, renders their assortment very general. All of which they offer at the most reduced prices for cash.  December 13. tf.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK,
for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store.  ALSO—A General Assortment of Lawyer's and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
FOR SALE,
NINE SHARES in the Manchester Turnpike—Also—Virginia Land Warrants, at a very reduced price.  The highest price will be given for Military and United States Land Warrants.  THOMAS NORFELL. Dec. 23. T. N.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Having taken a lease a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers for sale, under the firm of  WHITE & SHELTON, A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper.  ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. ep it.
FENCING.
THIS ELEGANT ACCOMPLISHMENT,
—Taught By— G. L. BARRETT, OF THE THEATRE.  December 20. 4f.
SELLING OFF CHEAP.
M. & B. Myers, intending to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of  DRY GOODS, Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles—to wit:
IRISH LINENS, Flanders Sheetings, Osnaburgs, HOLLANDS, Long-lawns, Linen and Cotton Cambricks, Superfine and second Broad Cloth, and Kerseys, Blankets, Coatings and Flannels, Bennetts and Fancy cords and Velvets, Swansdown and Molekins, Rich figured Satins, Silver-Mullins, Saracens, Italian Lutfilings, Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns. A few excellent silk Pelisses, Gloves and Hosiery, elegant Plumes, wreaths and fancy Head Ornaments, a variety of handsome Ribbons. Table Cloths and Napkins in sets. 3, 4, 7-4 & 10-4 Diapers. A few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces, Sets of Cut Glass Decanters, Wine and Tumblers, glass Bowls, specic-bottles, Hall Lamps, &c. &c.  Those who buy with cash, will be allowed a very liberal Discount, which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On any sums of consequence, a credit if required, will be given of three to six months. The purchaser giving approved negotiable paper.  For sale, also, as usual, a complete assortment of Dutch Bolting-Cloths.  Dec. 11. eptf.
BELL TAVERN!!
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leahy, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. He flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction.  ROBERT MC TYRE. Dec. 5.
N. B. A Waggon and six Mules, a good Riding-Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale.
Manchester, Dec. 2. R. M. tf.
WANTED immediately, ten ton of clean Merchandise Hemp,
for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE.  Dec. 20. eptf.
THE subscriber adopts this mode of informing his friends,
that he intends to practise LAW in the District Chancery Court of Williamsburg.  CARTER BRAXTON. King & Queen, Dec. 20. tf.
THE subscriber, having disposed of his Apothecary establishment, requests that all persons indebted to him, will call and settle their accounts.
November 21. D. WILSON. (wlf.)
JAMES STRATTEN,
Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA, BEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and assiduity to business, to deserve a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to customers; and for next workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner.  JAMES STRATTEN. N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Richmond, next door to David Logans.  Oct. 17. (2awtf.)
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoome, dec'd.
of the Bowling-Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted will make immediate payment to  JOHN HOOME, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoome, dec'd.  Jan. 22. 1806. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Priffer and Meneur's Vendue Store, and opposite the Eagle; consisting partly of the following articles:—
LONDON Spring, Panel and hand-Saws, Cast-iron and German do.  Called Files of every description, Till Locks, brass and iron, Wood Screws of every size, 5d. 4d. & 6d. wrought Sprigs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 2d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Brass Nails, Straining & Girt Webb, Plated Bridle Bits assorted, Do. Stirrup Irons do.  Brass mounted Reel blade Squares, Brass and Iron chamber door Locks of every size, Stock Locks of all sizes, Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses, Plated Moulding, Silver mounted Whips of every size, Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description.  Also, an assortment of DRY GOODS. Superfine Cloths and Callimeres, Bennet's Velvet and Patent Cord, Manchester Stuff, Fashionable Silk Hosiery, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Coarse Linens, and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low.  December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Ware-Room in the front house of William Aft's Esq. and adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He flatters himself that if any persons are in want of anything in the Cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Ware-Room with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my store, shall be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture.  December 13. tf.
THE Subscriber, has taken the Store lately occupied by Granberry and Hancock,
where he offers for sale at reduced prices, 3 Bales blue Cloths } A consignment from the 1 Bale assorted Flannels } Manufacturer. Also—A few bales of India piece Goods.  JAMES SMITH. October 28. tf.
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and
PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality,
FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY
WILLIAM DAVIDSON,
near the Market.  Dec. 4. [eptf.]
WANTED to hire, sixteen likely negro MEN to
work on the Richmond Turnpike, for which a generous price will be given.  WILLIAM HALTARD. Dec. 27. 4f.
A VALUABLE FARM—FOR SALE.
I AM disposed to sell that valuable tract of LAND, whereon I at present reside, situated in the County of Amelia, on Smacks Creek, containing by estimation about 600 acres: on this tract is about 150 acres of high wood Land, well timbered, and of good quality, also about 50 acres of low ground heavily timbered and of prime quality, for Tobacco or grain. The improvements consist of a neat & well finished Dwelling-House with two rooms and a passage both below and above stairs, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, Barns, &c.  It is deemed unnecessary to give a minute detail of all the advantages of this Land, it being presumed & requested, that those disposed to purchase will first view the premises.  TERMS.—One third cash and the balance in 2 equal annual instalments. Possession will be given in time to sow a crop of wheat in the ensuing fall. Application to be made to the subscriber on the premises, by letter or otherwise.  JAMES T. ROYALL. Amelia, Dec. 13. tf.
NOTICE.
THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders, in the BANK of Virginia, for the purpose of appointing Directors of the Bank, and the several offices of Discount and Deposit, will be held in the City of Richmond, on Monday the fifth of January next.  JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. Dec. 5. eptfj.
A GREAT Bargain offered in 735 acres of
LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one & an half miles from York River, and bounded by Poquoson Creek, the Lands of captain William Shackelford and Zachariah Shackelford. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water. The abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may also be mentioned as a great inducement to any person wishing to purchase. This Land may be had low for cash, or good bonds at short payment. For further particulars apply to John H. Smith, or to the subscriber  JOHN TEMPLE. Walkerton, September 26. tf.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE subscriber is very desirous of taking in WRITING of any kind during the winter evenings.  N. B. A few very handsome LOMBARDY POPLAR TREES for sale, at his place of residence, on hocke-hill.  J. J. December 18. 1ra.
EDUCATION.
JAMES OGILVIE, will continue during the ensuing year, in the village of Milton, Albemarle, to prosecute with his pupils the course of Education, they have commenced, and is desirous to receive ten or fifteen more, provided they can be associated with the classes, of which, at this time his school is composed. The senior class are engaged in the study of Geometry, Natural Philosophy, History and Metaphysics. The second class will devote their attention to the Latin and French Languages, Euclid's Elements, and the philosophy of Rhetoric. The junior class will continue to study the Latin Language, Geography, Arithmetic and English Grammar. Exercises in Criticism, Composition and Elocution constitute essential parts of the course of instruction he pursues. His charge for tuition will be fifty dollars per annum. Every pupil will also be expected to pay two dollars and a half to defray the expense of rent, fuel, &c. The school will be opened on the 19th day of January, 1807.  December 5.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Dec. 22.
Mr. Holmes from the Committee of Claims, made a favorable report on the petition of George Little, which was referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday.
The Speaker informed the House that he had received a letter addressed to the House, from Isaac Williams, a deranged man, and the same person who had communicated an address to the House at the last session, on which no order was taken.
Mr. Clinton presented sundry petitions from the inhabitants of the city of New-York, praying for the adoption of measures for the defence of that port, which were referred to the committee on so much of the message of the President as relates to

Mr. Elliott then offered the following resolutions:— (Here follow Mr. Elliott's Resolutions; published in the last Enquirer.) The clerk having read the resolutions, Mr. Elliott moved their reference to a committee of the whole on the state of the union. It was suggested that most, if not all the subjects embraced by these resolutions, had been already referred to committees appointed on the several members of the President's message, and that consequently a similar reference to other committees would, without any good purpose being attained, tend to complicate the proceedings of the House; and a question of order was raised as to the regularity of committing them.
The Speaker said that as the resolutions, though in some respects similar to the subjects already referred, in other respects varied from them, he considered the motion of reference in order. Mr. Elliott said a few words to the same effect, and stated his wish to be afforded an opportunity on a future day, should the resolutions be committed, of offering his sentiments at length on the interesting objects embraced by them. On referring the resolutions to the committee of the whole on the state of the union, the House divided—only 32 members rising in the affirmative, the reference was disagreed to, when the resolutions were ordered to lie on the table.
The consideration of the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. was resumed in committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair. Mr. Early moved to strike out that part of the bill which declares the importation of persons of color into the U. S. felony, and punishes it with death.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Early and Holland, and opposed by Mr. Smilie, and agreed to—Ayes 60—Noes 4. Mr. Bidwell renewed the motion formerly offered by him, to amend the bill as to prevent the forfeiture of persons of color imported.
On this amendment a debate of considerable length ensued, in which Messrs. Bidwell, Cook, Sloan, Fisk, Bedinger and Smilie supported; and Messrs. Lloyd, Early, Elmer, Alston, and Mason opposed it—When on motion of Mr. Alexander, the committee, without coming to a decision, rose, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, presented two bills, the one making appropriations for the military establishment of the U. S. during the year 1807—and the other making appropriations for the navy of the U. S. during the year 1807—both of which were referred to the committee of the whole House; the former made the order for Monday, and the latter for Friday.
SENATE UNITED STATES. DECEMBER 15. Mr. Mitchell from the committee appointed on the 2nd inst. to take into consideration that part of the message of the President of the United States of December 2nd, 1806, which relates to the protection of the sea-ports, harbors, & waters of the United States, made a report as follows:
It appears from the communication of the secretary of war, made to Congress of the 18th February, 1806, that several of the public works erected in different parts of the nation, for the purposes of defence, stood in need of finishing or repairs. The condition of the fortifications at Fort Summer, in Maine, Fort Constitution, in New-Hampshire, Fort Independence, in Massachusetts, Fort Adams and Wolcott, in Rhode-Island, Fort Trumbull, in Connecticut, Fort Jay, in New-York, Fort Mifflin, in Pennsylvania, Fort McHenry, in Maryland, Fort Nelson, in Virginia, Fort Johnson, in North-Carolina, Forts Moultrie, Pinckney, and Johnson, in South-Carolina, Fort Green, in Georgia, and of forts St. Louis, St. Charles, and St. Philip, in Orleans, and of the various other forts and military stations, is well known to the war department, and only requires appropriations of money from year to year, to enable the needful additions to be made. It is therefore deemed unnecessary to enter into a detailed enumeration of their respective wants. But the committee cannot forbear to make mention of New-York, Charleston, and New-Orleans.
They are fully sensible of the great and growing importance of New-York; its exposed situation is a subject of public and general concern. It is agreed that the national power ought to be employed in its protection. The attention of the executive was therefore turned to that object during the summer and autumn of 1806; and upwards of 25,000 dollars were expended in repairing and enlarging in the most substantial manner the works on Governor's Island. These are progressing with all convenient speed; and though at this moment suspended on account of the rigor of the season, the committee has had the satisfaction to learn that the labor will be resumed with the cessation of the cold, and be steadily continued until both the city and harbor shall be put into a respectable state of defence. By the fortifications which it is intended to construct upon the different favorable positions which the land affords both above and below the Governor's Island, skillful engineers conceive that so much will be done as to repel every ordinary assault of ships and of all other force less than an invading army. The intended substitution of permanent structures of solid masonry, instead of wood and sand, will indeed require more time for their completion; but an ample compensation for this will be found eventually in their greater strength and durability.
The fortifications at Charleston, South-Carolina, having been almost totally turned by the severe hurricane of 1804, measures have been already adopted to rebuild them in the best manner that the situation of the ground admits.
Preparations are also making for the protection of New-Orleans, and the mouth of the Mississippi, and evince a similar attention to the public interests in that quarter.
The committee, however, has not judged it necessary to particularize the specific sums which it may be needful to apply to each of these important objects. There would be considerable difficulty in this, for want of circumstantial and minute information. They therefore believe it will be sufficient to recommend an ample appropriation in gross, for the repair of existing fortifications, and the erection of such new ones as may be required; and to leave the expenditure of the same, where the general safety and local welfare shall command it, to the ample information and sound discretion of the executive.
Under these considerations the committee ask leave to report a bill, making further appropriations for fortifying the ports and harbors of the United States, and for building gun-boats.
EUROPE. HANOVER, October 14. The king of Prussia has issued the following proclamation to his army:— "All the efforts of his majesty, and of his Allies, to maintain peace, have proved fruitless; and war is inevitable, unless the North of Germany, and perhaps all Europe, be abandoned to the will of an enemy who knows neither restraint nor repulse, and giving up to his plundering armies."
"His majesty has determined upon war, because the honour and safety of the nation were in danger. He would have esteemed himself happy had he been able to have preserved peace without shedding blood;—the army, the nation, the whole world, are persuaded of this; and it is with the greatest confidence that his majesty leads his troops to battle—to defend their country, and the national honour; because justice is on the side of Prussia."
"That the army have long wished for war, has not escaped his majesty's notice; and if owing to considerations arising from the circumstances of the moment, his majesty has not sooner yielded to their wishes, he has nevertheless not been inattentive to them, because he is convinced that the voice of honour and of patriotism, which the army has always publicly manifested, have alone inspired them with these sentiments. The whole nation has already exhibited the lively interest which it takes in war; and it is a great consolation to his majesty, to think, that the events which are about to take place are not only unavoidable, but that they have also the general assent of his people."
"His majesty is convinced that the spirit of honour and of glory, which the genius of the great Frederick has diffused among the Prussians, will inspire the army with its natural bravery, and enable it to support the inevitable fatigues of war; but in the present war there is another object, and considerations still more important."
"We have to contend against an enemy who has beaten numerous armies around us, who has humbled the most powerful states, destroyed the most respectable constitutions, and deprived more than one nation of its independence and its name."
"This is the fate for which we were reserved.—Numerous armies already threaten our frontiers, and are daily augmenting. The Prussian monarchy is threatened with extinction, & even to become the portion of a stranger; and our proud and greedy enemies already reckon upon the division of the North of Germany."
"We fight, therefore, for our independence, for our honour, and for all that is dear to us; and if God grants victory to the justice of our cause, to our arms and the courage, which, without contradiction, animates every Prussian, we shall be the savers of thousands who are oppressed. Undoubtedly there is not any individual in the army, from the field marshal to the private soldier, who can remain unconcerned under the present circumstances. Every soldier who may fall in this struggle, will die for the sacred cause of humanity and all who survive will acquire together with immortal glory their share in the gratitude resulting from the happiness, and the tears of joy shed by those who shall be saved from the general disaster."
"Who among us can bear the idea of seeing his country delivered up to the rapacity of a foreigner. But let us further consider, that in fighting for ourselves, and repelling the most shameful degradation which can possibly menace a nation, we shall be at the same time the savers and deliverers of Germany. The eyes of every nation are fixed upon us, as upon the last support of all liberty, political existence, and order in Europe. That victory, which is the object of our wishes, is not of a common cause. The end we propose to ourselves is great: but the means of an enemy intoxicated with his victories are great also: our efforts therefore, ought to be extraordinary and decisive."
"His majesty will joyfully partake of the efforts, the dangers and fatigues which his troops will have to sustain.—He is sensible of what he may expect from his brave soldiers; he knows their unalterable zeal, their intrepid firmness, their indefatigable vigilance and their unshaken fidelity, will never abandon them a moment: and that under no circumstances whatever will they ever forget the high destinies which are to complete their glory. The fate of nations and armies, is in fact, in the hand of Providence; but the Almighty God almost always gives victory to a just cause—that cause we will defend. We possess the confidence which it has given us. Our contemporaries will applaud our zeal; and our enterprises will be crowned with the most brilliant success."
"Given at the Head-Quarters at Erfurt, October 9, 1806."
DOMESTIC. MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION. On this subject, we have been favored with the perusal of several letters from Trinidad, which implicitly contradict the extract published in our paper of the 6th inst. One of these letters, dated November 16, gives a more satisfactory, and we believe, correct statement of the situation and prospects of Miranda and his associates, than any other we have lately seen. From this we are permitted to extract the following:
"General Miranda, arrived here on the 9th instant, in the Melville float of war from Barbados. From the present state of affairs, it is probable he will remain here some time—at least, till he hears the result of some dispatches were conveyed by the government schooner Pickle the return of which may be looked for some time in December. It is possible, however, the expedition may be again put in motion sooner than is now generally expected. This idea is derived from the strong appearance of several secret expeditions preparing by the British government—one of which, particularly, appears to be destined against the West-Indies. It is the opinion of the most respectable here, that those troops are intended, either to conquer the Caraccas, or to co-operate immediately in the plans of general Miranda. Which of the two, a little time will discover. Had the English given him one or two regiments of regular troops, in addition to the naval force employed in the attempt, it would have saved much trouble and expense, and general Miranda would without a doubt, have been, at this moment in full possession of that oppressed country. The British have (through a bad lookout) permitted a brig from Gaudaloupe to land one hundred and eighty French soldiers at Laguire. A French frigate and two brigs a few days since, arrived at Martinique with two hundred soldiers. This is said to be part of a squadron from Rochefort, consisting originally of 6 frigates & 3 brigs, with two thousand troops, bound to Martinique; but intended, no doubt, for the Spanish Main. The other 4 frigates, with 1800 troops, are reported to have been
captured, shortly after they left Rochefort, by Sir Samuel Hood's squadron. General Miranda, previous to his leaving Barbados, sent col. count de Rorray to England, with dispatches for the British government, which must, at all events, produce, in the course of two months from this time, a definitive answer on the subject of land forces. Without these, he cannot succeed. It is very evident, that, however desirous the people of South-America may be to shake off the yoke of oppression under which they have labored for many years, and join the standard of Miranda in the cause of liberty, yet they would consider that in the event of his being obliged, for want of sufficient land force, to leave that country a second time, they would be compelled either to abandon their property, and embark with him, or hazard the sacrifice of their lives, and the confiscation of their estates.—These are serious considerations, which under similar circumstances, must naturally govern men in all countries. They chuse rather to endure the evils of oppression, than to risk their lives, and the support to which their wives and children have been accustomed. Show them that there are secure, and they will embrace the proffered freedom. It appears, therefore, that a greater land force is now required to establish confidence with the people, than it was supposed necessary, or even proper, to employ in the early stage of the enterprise."
"General Miranda has received letters via London, from Sir Home Popham at Buenos Ayres, the substance of which I cannot communicate to you. [Com. Adv.]
NEW-YORK, Dec. 22. Extra of a Letter from Havanna, dated 27th Nov. 1806. "By a vessel arrived here yesterday from Carthagena official letters have come to our governor, informing that the city of Buenos Ayres had been retaken from the British by Don Santiago Liniers, a captain of a Spanish man of war, who went from Montevideo, with 2800 troops, attacked the British, killed 500, and took 1000 prisoners, with general Beresford who commanded the expedition. This small army (the British) had gone direct to Buenos Ayres, where they were not prepared for such an invasion. The Vice-roy fled into the country, and the municipality and bishop were obliged to capitulate under the idea of a stronger army coming to take it by assault. The British never went to Montevideo where the Spaniards have three or four regiments already at their call, besides the militia." Mer. Adv.
CHILLICOTHE, Dec. 11. Last evening the governor of this state caused to be apprehended, Dennis Cassett, Esq. under the act of the legislature of this state, entitled, "An act to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the U. S. within the jurisdiction of this state," and he is now under an arrest.
The governor has forwarded to the Postmaster of Chillicothe dispatches to John S. Gano, general of the first division of the militia, with directions and special instructions how to act on this important occasion.
The trial of Mr. Cassett will come on to-day, the result of which we cannot at this time determine. Witnesses are summoned to attend at the trial, and it is said that acknowledgments will be made that he tendered money to an individual to enlist under the banners of col. Burr. Many others, it is supposed, will be apprehended on the same grounds, or by virtue of the president's proclamation, which has now come to hand. Scioto Gaz.
We understand the governor received last night, a communication from the secretary of state of the U. States, relative to the expedition now on foot to disturb the peace and tranquility of the U. S. and more especially that of the western country, with a number of the president's proclamations, one of which we have inserted in this day's paper.
It must give sincere pleasure to the officers of the general government, and to all the states in the Union, to find the prompt and patriotic efforts of the government of Ohio, which have taken place in order to detect and bring to condign punishment, every person engaged in hostile and unlawful attempts against the peace of the Union, and for arresting every military preparation that may be discovered within, or even passing by its limits.
As soon as the law of the general assembly passed both houses, which clothes the governor with unlimited powers, to enable him to act with energy, and which was bottomed on his confidential communication made to them, (both of which may be found in this day's paper) we are informed he sent off an express to Marietta, to arrest the flotilla and the agents employed in that quarter; and for fear it might escape, and other preparations which, we understand, was to leave Pittsburgh and other points on the Ohio, get under way, we are told an express has gone on to Cincinnati, with orders to plant some artillery on the banks there, and call out such part of the militia as will be competent to arrest and examine every boat passing down the river, and secure any military party or parties that may be attempting to get to the place of general rendezvous.
Happy for Ohio and the Union, that the legislature were in session at this momentous crisis; and we congratulate our fellow-citizens that Ohio can boast of as patriotic a set of representatives as ever were assembled in one body, who, to a man, are feelingly alive to the interests of their constituents and the welfare of the Union—and it is no small addition to our joy, that our governor enjoys their unlimited confidence, and whose exertions must endure him to every patriotic mind. ib.
To the General Assembly of the state of Ohio. A number of concurrent circumstances, received from sources on which the greatest possible reliance may be placed, warrants a belief, that some hostile expedition is on foot inimical to the peace and interest of the United States, as well as calculated to prove ruinous to the peace and prosperity of the western part thereof. As chief magistrate of this state, I have thought it a duty I owe to my fellow-citizens—to this state, and to the general government, to lay the information I have received before the representatives of the people, that their united wisdom might direct to some means of prevention, as far as in their power, towards counteracting the evil designs.
I have it from a gentleman of great respectability, clothed by the United States with a public character, that a person living near Marietta, on the Ohio river, but out of the jurisdiction of this state, has avowed himself an agent of a gentleman late high in office in the United States, and is empowered, and is actually repairing a flotilla, consisting of from ten to fifteen bateaux, forty feet long, on the Muckinugum river, and is purchasing up provisions to load them with, and endeavoring to engage active, enterprising young men, to sail therein down the Ohio, who are promised pay and rations from the time of engagement, with promises of future fortunes, &c.—that this agent proposed to two gentlemen of great respectability to join in a plan suggested by his principal, and which he had engaged in, which would procure for them ample for-
tunes; which plan was to attack and force the city of New-Orleans and its dependencies the money in the bank and treasury (which amounts to upwards of two millions of dollars) the military stores, and a fine park of French brass artillery laying there and to erect a government independent of the United States, under the protection of a foreign European power, and finally to force, or draw the people of the western country to secede from the Union, by sundry means pointed out.
It has also been suggested, that three different small armaments below this, on the Ohio, are preparing to join in this expedition, and if all are permitted to join, will amount to thirteen hundred men, the force designed to commence operations with—and from which, owing to the dissatisfaction of the people of that territory, and the expectation that the American troops will be kept in motion by another power, success is strongly calculated on. It is also strongly suspected that a foreign gentleman, friendly to the enterprise, has pecuniary means equal to the extent and wants thereof, at command.
On Friday last, I received a communication from a general officer in the militia, in the first division, informing me, that two boats loaded with artillery, muskets and bayonets, new, and of French manufacture, passed down the Ohio, on board of which were gentlemen who spoke the French language; that for want of legal authority, he was not able to gratify his patriotic wishes in arresting them.
Under this state of things, it is submitted whether the public energies of Ohio ought not to be directed towards counteracting that part of the preparing force within our jurisdiction, on the Muckinugum river, and the securing the agent preparing them, if possible. And indeed, it is thought other forces may descend the Ohio from above, and which might be lopt in the Ohio while floating down towards the point of junction.
EDWARD TIFFIN. Chillicothe, Dec. 2d, 1806.
In consequence of the above communication, the following important law was passed by the legislature now in session.
AN ACT To prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States, within the jurisdiction of this state. Be it enacted by the general assembly of the state of Ohio, That if any person or persons shall, within the jurisdiction of this state, fit out or arm, or attempt to fit out or arm, or procure to be fitted out or armed, or knowingly, or knowingly, be concerned in the furnishing, fitting out or arming of any vessel, boat or water craft, or bring, or cause to be brought within the jurisdiction of this state, any vessel, boat or water craft, with intent that such vessel, boat or water craft, shall be employed to disturb the peace and tranquility of the United States, or if any person or persons shall, within the jurisdiction of this state, raise, or attempt to raise, enlist, or attempt to enlist any person, party or army, or attempt to march any party or army thro' this state, or if any person shall knowingly enlist or engage in any project or enterprise, with intent to act against the peace and tranquility of the United States as aforesaid; every such person or persons so offending, shall, upon conviction before the supreme court, be fined in a sum not exceeding four thousand dollars each, and imprisoned for a term not exceeding three years—and every such vessel, boat or water craft, with her tackle, apparel and furniture, together with all materials, arms, ammunition or stores, which may have been procured for the building or equipment thereof, shall be forfeited to the use of the state.
And be it further enacted, That if any person or persons shall begin, or set on foot, or provide or prepare any vessel, boat or water craft, or any materials, arms, ammunition or stores for any military expedition or enterprise, with intention to disturb the peace and tranquility of the United States, or with such intention shall enter or bring within the jurisdiction of this state, any vessel, boat or water craft, or any materials, arms, ammunition or stores; or if any person or persons shall raise or attempt to raise, enlist or engage any person, party or army, or attempt to march any party or army through this state, or if any person shall knowingly engage or enlist in any project or enterprise, with intent to act against the peace and tranquility of the United States, as aforesaid, it shall be lawful for the governor of this state, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to issue his warrant to any sheriff, coroner or any officer of the militia above the rank of captain, authorizing and requiring such sheriff, coroner or officer of the militia, to arrest and secure such person or persons, and to take possession of, and detain such vessel, boats or water craft, and such materials, arms, ammunition and stores as aforesaid.
And be it further enacted, That where any person or persons shall be arrested as aforesaid, it shall be the duty of the officer so arresting him to make return of his warrant to, and convey the person or persons, before one of the judges of the supreme court, or president of the court of common pleas, whose duty it shall be, if he find probable cause for such arrest, at his discretion to commit the person or persons so arrested to close custody, or to admit him or them to bail with four sufficient sureties, and in a sum not to exceed fifty thousand dollars each, conditioned for his appearance before the next supreme court for the county in which such person or persons may have been arrested, to answer to the subject matter of the said warrant, and in the mean time that he or they will engage in no enterprise or project hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States.
And be it further enacted, That when any vessel, boat or water craft, or any materials, arms, ammunition or stores shall be taken possession of, and detained in manner aforesaid, it shall be the duty of the officer so detaining them, to keep them securely until the next session of the supreme court for the county in which they may be so detained, in order to the execution of the prohibition and penalties of this act; & for that purpose it shall be lawful, in every such case, for the governor, or such other person as he may have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the power of the state or the militia thereof, as he may judge necessary.
And be it further enacted, That if any sheriff, coroner or officer of the militia above the rank of captain, to whom such warrant may be directed as aforesaid, shall refuse or neglect to obey the direction thereof, or shall not use all possible exertions to carry into effect the said warrant, or shall not convey any person in manner aforesaid, or shall not keep secure the said vessels, boats or water crafts, or the said materials, arms, ammunition or stores, such officer shall, on conviction thereof, before any court of competent jurisdiction, be fined in a sum not exceeding two thousand dollars, and imprisoned not exceeding four years.
And be it further enacted, That if any captain or other commanding officer, of a company of militia, after having received eight hours notice from any person empowered as aforesaid, shall refuse or neglect to give notice to the individuals of his company; or if any person after having received four hours notice, shall refuse or neglect to appear at the place appointed, armed with a musket or rifle, with at least fifteen bullets and sixteen rounds of powder, or when assembled, shall refuse or neglect to obey the person to whom the said warrant may be directed, or any one whom he may appoint, or shall refuse or neglect to obey any directions of the persons empowered as aforesaid, which may be in conformity with the provisions of this act, any such person or persons shall be on conviction thereof, before any court of competent jurisdiction, fined in a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, and be imprisoned for a time not exceeding one year.
And be it further enacted, That for all services performed under this act, the person or persons so performing, shall receive such compensation as to the governor may seem just and reasonable, and that for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses incident to this act, the sum of one thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, subject to the order of the governor.
And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue in force for the space of one year; and until the end of the next session of the general assembly, and no longer. ABRAHAM SHEPHERD, Speaker of the house of representatives. THOS: KIRKER, Speaker of the Senate. Dec. 6, 1806.
On Thursday last Mr. Cams introduced the following resolution, which was agreed to and passed both houses without one dissenting voice. Resolved, unanimously, by the General Assembly of the state of Ohio, That the governor be requested to transmit to the president of the U. S. the following address:
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq. President of the U. S. SIR, At a time when the public mind throughout the union is agitated with alarming reports, respecting the peace and designs of a party hostile to the welfare and prosperity of our country, we deem it a duty incumbent on us, to express to the executive of the union our attachment to the government of the United States, and our confidence in its administration. Whatever may be the intentions of desperate and abandoned men, respecting the destruction of that constitution, which has raised us to our present elevated rank among the nations of the world, and which is our only security for the future, we trust they will find very few advocates in the state of Ohio. We express the feelings and opinions of our constituents when we say, that no arts of intriguing men; no real or visionary prospect of advantage will ever induce us to lever that bond of union, which is our only security against domestic violence and foreign invasion. Believing that the fundamental maxims of rational liberty have guided you in the administration of our government, we hesitate not to express our full and entire confidence in your councils and conduct. Enjoying every blessing, which as men and as citizens we could desire, and in a country fertile in nature's choicest gifts, we should deem it presumptuous indeed, to hazard, by intemperate dissensions, these incalculable advantages. We trust that public rumour has magnified the danger, but should the designs in agitation be as destructive as represented, we have no doubt but all fear will shortly be dissipated before the long live to enjoy the confidence and attachment of the American people, is the sincere and unanimous wish of the legislature of the state of Ohio.
A company of volunteer riflemen has lately been organized in this city, of which Andrew Price has been appointed captain, James Crawford first lieutenant, and John McIlvain, second. They have adopted the name of "The Claiborne Volunteers," and offered their services to march at a moment's warning. (Orleans Gazette.)
LEXINGTON Dec. 1. JUDGE SEBASTIAN.—We understand that the committee appointed to enquire into the charges exhibited against Judge Sebastian, met on Friday evening, but previous to their meeting, a letter was addressed by him to the speaker which informed the house, that conscious of his own innocence, he had hastened to town to meet the charges, and praying that the enquiry into his conduct might be postponed a sufficient time for him to procure testimony to rebut any charges which might be brought forward.—However, his prayer was unanimously rejected. After the committee met, a letter was received from the governor, informing them, that the Judge had resigned, nevertheless the committee determined to proceed with the investigation, and examined a number of witnesses. They met again on Saturday morning, and concluded the examination of witnesses; and will we understand, this day make a report to the House—the substance of which will likely be, that Judge Sebastian is authorized to receive a pension from the Spanish government of 2000 dollars annually for life. The particulars shall be given to you as we can obtain them correctly.
LEXINGTON, December 20. On Wednesday last, Thomas L. Preston, esq. was unanimously elected a representative for this county, in the room of Andrew Alexander, esq. appointed surveyor. Telegraphe.
"S. CAROLINA. COLUMBIA, Dec. 13. "The bill for prohibiting the importation of Negroes, was read a second time in the House of Representatives yesterday, and carried, only two dissenting voices; but I am afraid it will be put to sleep in the Senate, as I think there will be a majority of two against it. "PENITENTIARY. The second reading of the bill took place this day, when the question being put, near what place it should be erected, Charleston was carried—66 to 43.—50,000 dollars is the first appropriation, and 25,000 dollars annually."
Captain Howland has favored the editor of this Gazette with Kingston papers to the 27th ult. They contain the following articles. KINGSTON, Nov. 25. Arrived, the ship Ellison, Wolbert, 7 days from Dominique, where it was reported that an embargo had been laid upon the shipping in the French Windward Islands, and that a French squadron of 12 sail of the line had arrived at Guadaloupe.
The Kingston Daily Advertiser of the 25th ult. says, "We understand the frigate Resilience anchored yesterday at Port-Royal, with dispatches for the Lieut. Governor—nothing has transpired but the disagreeable news of the recapture of Buenos Ayres by the Spaniards." [This news was positively contradicted, says Captain Howland and Mr. Barker, by an arrival in a short passage from Buenos Ayres.] N. T. Gaz.
Capt. Zuill, from Trinidad, informs us, that the ship Leander, and part of her crew, were at Trinidad; that Gen. Miranda kept himself secreted ashore, for fear of being arrested; that his expedition against the Spanish Main was completely defeated; and that it was reported at Trinidad, that the British were about fitting out an expedition against the Spanish main.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23. From the Books of the Merchants' Coffee House. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. 20, 1806. SIR, I have the honor to inform you, that the President of the United States, did yesterday approve an act suspending for a limited time the act of last session, prohibiting the importation of certain Goods from the dominions of Great Britain. The act remits all penalties and forfeitures already incurred, under the prohibitory act, on payment by the parties of the

costs which may have accrued. A copy of the act will be transmitted as soon as it shall have been printed.
I have the honor to be respectfully, Your obedient Servant, (Signed) ALBERT GALLATIN. PETER MUELENBURG, Esq. Collector, Philadelphia. COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, Philadelphia, December 22, 1806. The above is a Copy of a letter just received from the Honorable the Secretary of the Treasury; all costs therefore where entry has been suspended, may now be entered. JOHN GRAFF, Deputy Collector.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22. The vessels which left this port yesterday morning, (amounting to about 20 sail) reached Fort-Mifflin in the course of the day; and from the continuance of open weather, will, no doubt, succeed in getting to sea in safety.
Admiralty Court, Dods' Commons. Friday, Sept. 10. Tuesday the Right Hon. Sir W. Scott proceeded to the adjudication of the following cases: Horizon , McClure, master.—This ship, under American colours, laden with a very valuable cargo, also some specie, and ingots of gold and silver on board, on a voyage from Montevideo to the port of London, was captured by his Majesty's ship of war Diana , Thomas James Maling, Esq. commander, and brought to Portsmouth. It appeared in this case, that the ship and part of the cargo was claimed as property belonging to American merchants and the residue of the cargo to merchants at Hamburg.—The court restored the ship and that part of the cargo claimed as American property, with freight and expenses, and condemned the Hamburg property on the ground of illegality. Helena , Black, master.—In this case the property was condemned to the captors: freight and expenses decreed to the neutral master; and the question of damage & demurrage referred.
SATURDAY, Sept. 20. Wednesday the Right Hon. Sir W. Scott proceeded to the adjudication of the following cases:
Twende Wenner , Hoeloffs, master.—This vessel, under American colours, with a cargo of cotton, cochineal, and other merchandise, on a voyage from Smyrna to Rotterdam, was captured by the Indefatigable , James Tweedie, commander, and brought to Plymouth.—In this case, further proof was directed as to the cargo, the ship having been already restored. The Fox , Drummond, master.—This American vessel, laden with a cargo of barilla, tent wine, and other articles, on a voyage from Alicante to a market, was captured by the private ship of war Betty , Robert Hamilton, commander, and brought to Plymouth. Ship restored, re-freighting freight and expenses; and further proof directed as to the property of the cargo.
The Asia , Pearce, master.—This was also an American vessel, with a cargo of various merchandise—Ship and cargo restored as claimed. THE Commandant of the 19th Regiment of MILITIA, requests those gentlemen who have received commissions in that regiment, and who have not yet reported their acceptance or refusal, will no longer delay to make such report to him, that he may make to the Governor such report as may be proper for the information of the executive in supplying the vacancies in the regiment. Richmond, December 30.
LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber will sell on moderate terms, 370 Acres of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on the waters of James River. There is a small quantity of excellent low grounds on this tract, and the balance rich high land. There are two very good Mill seats on this tract, a comfortable dwelling house and other necessary out houses. He will, also, dispose of a tract of sixty acres of land in said county, of good quality. On this tract is an excellent Grist Mill lately built upon a never failing stream, and some other improvements. Considerable indulgence will be given for the greater part of the purchase money. VAN STAVERN. December 30. law 4t.
To the creditors of the late firm of Henry Toler & Co. GENTLEMEN, HAVING engaged in business that I think will support my family and myself, I have made a voluntary assignment of the debts due to the said firm for your benefit. I have left it in the hands of Messrs. Robert and Temple Gwathmey to be delivered to whoever you or a majority of you may direct. I am sorry the sum assigned is so far insufficient to discharge your several claims, but should I be so fortunate as ever to have it in my power to pay the balance or make a considerable dividend among you, it will be the proudest day of my existence. I am Gentlemen, Yours' very respectfully, HENRY TOLER, jr. Richmond, Dec. 30. 1t.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced carrying on the Blacksmith and Carriage making business, at the shop formerly occupied by Anderson's Mat, at the corner leading from the Main-Street to the Bank. Horse shoeing will be executed in a superior manner by an experienced hand. Gentlemen owning horses in this city will find their interest to enter their horse by the year, and their custom is respectfully solicited. All kinds of Blacksmith work will be done at short notice, and warranted. Fashionable Giggs and Chairs made, and all kinds of repairs done in the carriage making line at reasonable rates, and in the neatest manner. CHARLES BOSHER. December 30. law 2m.
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on the 31st day of January next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Matthew Brown of Albemarle County, to John Nicholas and John Kelly, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to John M. Sheppard, of Hanover County, as expressed in the said Deed, with legal interest and charges attending the said sale.
A PART of the TRACT OF LAND, lying in the Northern part, wherein the said Brown now lives. The sale will take place between the hours of twelve and four o'clock, P. M. JOHN NICHOLAS, JOHN KELLY, asrsd.
CASH will be given for a Negro boy of good character. One from 16 to 20 years of age, and raised in the country would be preferred—Apply at this office. Dec. 30. 4t.
Printing, IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 30th DECEMBER.
DEBATE ON THE KENTUCKY AMENDMENT TO THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. HOUSE OF DELEGATES, Tuesday, Dec. 16. The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole (Mr. B. Harrison in the chair) on the following amendment to the federal Constitution proposed by the State of Kentucky.
Resolved, That the senators in Congress from this state, be, and they are hereby instructed, and our representatives in Congress are also requested to use their best endeavours to procure such amendment to the constitution of the U. S. as will confine the judicial power of the courts of the U. S. to cases in law and equity, arising under the constitution and laws of the U. S. and treaties made and which shall be made under their authority; cases affecting ambassadors and other public ministers, and consuls; cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction; controversies to which the U. S. shall be a party; or controversies between two or more states.
Mr. Robertson spoke to the following effect: MR. CHAIRMAN.
Intending to vote in favor of the amendment to the constitution of the United States, proposed by the state of Kentucky, and considering the subject to be in a very high degree important, I hope to be excused by this committee, for occupying a short portion of their time, whilst I state some of the reasons by which I am governed. I know, Mr. Chairman, the almost insuperable difficulties to be encountered in the very threshold of this investigation; I am well aware of the strong prejudices in favor of all existing governments; of the abhorrence which is felt against every thing like change, or innovation; but this prejudice is to be found in governments the most obnoxious to the principles of liberty, as well as in those best calculated to promote the happiness, and preserve the dignity of man; I deem it therefore altogether unworthy of respect or of further consideration. Indeed, I am decidedly of opinion, that this sentiment of tame and servile submission, to all governments under which we may live, has been productive of more mischief, of more degradation to the human character, than ever resulted from the operation of a contrary principle. But, Sir, the framers of the U. S. constitution, with a modesty which does them honor, (and which, it were to be wished, had been exhibited by other framers of constitutions) admitted the possibility of defects in that instrument, and pointed out a mode by which to amend them: conscious, however perfectly it might appear in theory, that in practice, it might prove inefficient, or perhaps subversive, of the purposes, for which it was formed.
Let us then enquire, whether the amendment, at present under discussion, ought, or ought not, to be adopted. The situation of the U. S. States, is peculiar to itself. There is nothing in history analogous to it. We have a general government, and independent and sovereign state governments. The province of the general government, is to superintend our general concerns, peculiarly foreign relations, and those things about which the United States are interested. The state governments, are intended to regulate our internal and local affairs, in which foreign governments, and other state governments are not interested, and ought not to be permitted to interfere. This idea is clearly exemplified, in considering the powers of the executive, and congress. The judiciary differs in as much, as it is authorized to intermeddle in the internal concerns of each state.
The judicial power extends to all cases, in law and equity, arising under the constitution, the laws of the U. S. and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority; to all cases affecting ambassadors, consuls, and other public ministers: to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction; and to all controversies to which the U. S. shall be a party. That the federal courts, should exercise exclusive jurisdiction, in the cases above enumerated, is a proposition too obviously true to be denied. It is proper that questions involving the union of the states, and the interests of the U. S. with foreign nations, should be decided by the courts of the general government, and not by the judicial tribunals of a state, not amenable to, nor in any way representing the U. S. This reasoning does not apply to other powers possessed by the federal courts. It does not show that they should be allowed to decide causes between citizens of different states, between citizens of the same state, claiming lands, under grants of different states; or of their being permitted to exercise any of their powers, which it is the object of the present amendment, to deprive them of.
The state courts are as pure, and as intelligent as the courts of the U. S. The decisions of both, are regulated and controlled, by the same laws and usages. If there are defects in the organization of either, or both, the defects of the former, are more easily remedied, than those of the latter. But it is said, that a state court will feel a partiality, in favor of its own citizens, in controversies between them, and citizens of other states, or subjects of other governments. The same objection applies to the federal courts. The federal judge here is a Virginian, the jurists who try the causes before him, are Virginians; he and they are bound by the same laws, which control the judges and juries of our state district courts. I do not believe, that this partiality, if felt, is suffered to work injustice. I think, I know, that in our courts, no odious discrimination is made between the citizens of other states, and our own; no, nor between foreigners and natives. If this is the case in Virginia, why not in other states? They are as honest as we are. Yet it is supposed, that Kentucky has proposed this amendment, that she may be enabled to decide all the controverted questions with respect to her lands, in favor of her own citizens. This is a suspicion too ungenerous to prevail, too monstrous to be true. Kentucky has given no evidences of such corruption and depravity. I consider her, in every way, among the most respectable of the states. A short time ago, this was an universal sentiment. Kentucky was the first state in the union, to step forward, in opposition to the tyrannical encroachments of the federal government. Her citizens have been always distinguished for their genuine republicanism. I will not believe, where so much political purity is to be found, that the vicious intentions attributed to them, have existence. But suppose for a moment, the suspicion to be true; how is the difficulty obviated by the federal courts exercising jurisdiction in those cases? The federal courts are bound by the laws of the state, and if, as is said, the legislature of Kentucky proposed this amendment, with views so hateful and corrupt, why not pass laws of such binding force, as will compel the courts to decide in favor of its own citizens? She has the power of so acting. The disposition has been attributed to her, but the disposition does not exist, and the approbation I feel for this amendment is not at all affected by such miserable fears.
I am disposed to diminish the power and influence of the general government. If our liberties are ever undermined and destroyed, it will be by that government. Suppose it corrupt, and its corruption becomes universal; it is already too well enabled, to poison the sentiments of the people. The state governments are as they have already proved, the watchful guardians of our rights. Suppose one or more of them, slavish in their principles, vicious in their practices, their example need not be followed, their influence is bounded by the bounds of the state. It is to confine the general government to objects of a general and external nature, to prevent its obtruding itself in our domestic arrangements, that I am opposed to its judiciary; the constitution is properly confined to objects general and external, and to these, I wish to confine the court.
But let us, Mr. Chairman, examine the subject more particularly.
Suppose an individual living in one of the frontier counties in this state, is sued in the federal court, has to encounter a long, fatiguing, and expensive journey to Richmond, there to employ a lawyer at an expense the most enormous, when contrasted with the fees he had been accustomed to pay; to repeat the journey as well as the fee, frequently before the suit is decided; and ultimately to have a judgement against him, with costs, comprehending the mileage of the marshal, and the fee for the plaintiff's attorney, amounting in all, probably to more than the original debt; a defendant, unless absolutely certain of succeeding, (and the "glorious uncertainty of the law" is such as to prevent his ever feeling this certainty,) sooner than undergo the fatigue, the trouble, and the vexation, and risk the expense of a defence, will abandon the claim to the foreign harpy by whom it was set up; can such a system be suffered to exist? Is it beneficial to any other human beings, other than the Richmond attorneys, the federal marshal, and the federal clerk? Is it not destructive of the ease, and ruinous to the fortunes of all the community besides, involved in its vortex? But if a man is dissatisfied with the judgement, he may appeal to the supreme federal court, sitting in the city of Washington. That is, he may travel some hundred miles further, he may pay more fees, exceeding, I presume, the fees paid in Richmond, in the proportion that they exceed those paid in our county courts; and after all this trouble and expense, it is more than probable have a confirmation of the judgement already given: For the judge from whose opinion he appeals will constitute one of the appellate courts, and being presumed by the other judges to be more conversant in the laws of his own state, will consequently dictate the decision. If this view of the subject be correct, and it imposes upon the citizens of our state, hardships which ought not to be borne, and difficulties which cannot be overcome, what is the situation of a man inhabiting the states of Vermont or Georgia, or the boundless country of Louisiana?
Is it not preposterous, absurd, and insulting, to say to an individual, justice is neither delayed, nor denied? You may travel fifteen hundred miles and you will obtain it. The present system, in this instance, amounts to a total, complete, and unequivocal denial of justice. Mr. Chairman, for these reasons, it is not only proper, but necessary, that the constitution should be amended. I believe it never was thought of in any other age or country, but this, that in one and the same state, there should be two judiciaries, both of them sovereign, and each independent of the other. Two legislatures, and two executives, would not be more incongruous, more in opposition to principles of politics universally deemed correct. Let us see from the following case, the operation of this judicial arrangement, and enquire of its friends, to obviate the difficulty which arises. A institutes a suit in the federal court, against C, for a tract of land, in the possession of C. B institutes a suit in one of our state courts, against C, for the same land; the federal court decides in favour of A, against C; the state court decides in favour of B, against C; A has an exclusive title under the judgement of the federal court; and B has an exclusive title to the same land, under the judgement of the state court; and both these courts are sovereign & independent. There is no supreme tribunal, common to both, to decide between them. This case may happen, I have heard that it had happened. For my part, I know not how the question is to be settled, and request to be informed by those hostile to the amendment.
Permit me, Mr. Chairman, to state another objection which I have to the judiciary of the U. S. as at present constituted. I have already declared my anxious wish, to diminish the power and influence of the general government; to preserve, most sacredly, the independence and sovereignty of the different states. The amendment proposed by the state of Kentucky, will produce these effects; if adopted, it will wipe away the foul stigma cast upon the state courts by the constitution. It will no longer permit an idea to be held out to the world, that these courts are too corrupt, or too ignorant, to decide some causes which may be brought before them. It will elevate us in the eyes of foreign nations, and it will increase that confidence and esteem, which ought to be felt by the states for each other. In other governments, distantly analogous to ours; in the Helvetic confederacy; in the Seven United provinces; there was no tribunal like our federal court, founded upon a suspicion of a want of integrity and talents, in the different courts of the independent cantons, or provinces. It never appeared, that such a court was necessary. If a Virginian sues an Englishman, it is in his court at Westminster. It is the fashion to speak of that court as just and intelligent. If an Englishman sues a Virginian, let it be in his own state court; if it is not fashionable to say so, it is more true that they are just and impartial.
In our state courts, Mr. Chairman, a question sometimes arises, as to the constitutionality of a law. Our judges have undertaken, I do not say how properly, to decide the point whenever it is made. The same question may arise before the federal court. Is there a man, so lost to that respect, which should be felt, for the dignity and independence of the state, as to consent that this question shall be decided by a federal judge, in whom the state may have no confidence, over whom he has no controul, who is not answerable to her for his conduct or his measures? Yet, if the point is made, it must be decided or the cause dismissed. I fear a zeal in favour of the independence of the state, a virtuous determination to guard it against federal encroachment, is not felt alike by all our citizens. I am about to mention to the house, a circumstance, calculated to excite indignation, and calling aloud for their interference. I have been informed, and I have no doubt of the fact, that it is the practice of some of the lawyers of this city, to prosecute suits between citizen and citizen, in the court of the U. S. This is done, by feigning upon the records, that the plaintiff, or defendant, is a subject of Bonaparte, or of George III. although neither of them ever saw the Atlantic, or before heard of their foreign sovereigns. The federal courts, proud of power, feel no disposition to check: the lawyers, particularly voracious of fees, industriously encourage this
practice contrary to the constitution of the U. S.; in direct contempt, and in the highest degree insulting, and derogatory to the sovereignty of the state.
To put a stop to this grasping ambition of the federal court, some grand line is necessary to be drawn. Let us confine the judiciary of the general government, like its executive, and legislature, exclusively to things of a general, and external nature. Let us declare, that questions only interesting to individuals, shall be decided exclusively by the courts of each state. Surely from such an arrangement, no danger will exist to the union of the states; nor can the peace of the U. S. or its intercourse with foreign nations, be thereby in the most distant manner affected. It is ridiculous in the extreme, to pretend, for a moment, to believe, that a dissolution of the union, will take place, or that foreign nations will wage war against us, in consequence of the partial decisions of the state courts, in disputes concerning the property of individuals, when the individuals themselves are amenable to the state courts alone, and frequently pay the forfeit of their lives, or liberty, for their crimes and vices. The tribunal in whose hands, are the issues of life and death, may certainly be trusted, with safety, to decide any, or all questions, which may arise, as to the rights of property.
If there are any objections to the amendment, they will be found to be local and momentary. The advantages to be derived, from adopting it, are general in their effects, and eternal in their operation; It therefore meets with my most hearty approbation. (Debate to be Continued.)
The following is a more correct report of the motion made by Mr. Kinney, on the debate upon Mr. Robertson's resolution.
MR. SPEAKER.—I am a federalist; but it always gives me pain when I find a division of sentiments upon any subject that relates to the conduct of the United States towards foreign nations. I find on this subject there is a division, even amongst those, belonging to what is called the republican party. If I am compelled to vote, I shall vote against the resolution now in your hand, but I move that the further consideration thereof, be postponed till the 31st of March next.
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE have not yet adopted any acts of considerable importance. A bill has passed the House of Delegates, making penal the stealing of Bank-Notes, and the forging of checks upon the Bank.
The bill to suspend the Slave law of the last session, has been shorn of most important features. The section permitting the importation from our sister states of slaves, obtained by bequests, marriage, or devise, is lost: The law as it now stands amended, modifies the law of the last session in only 3 points: 1st. If a man owns a tract of land, lying partly in this and partly in another state, he may bring his slaves from one part of his farm to another, without forfeiture. 2. Every bona-fide owner of a slave, who belonged to him before last January, may bring them into Virg. from another state. 3. Every inhabitant of another state may bring or send such slaves into Virg. as are travelling servants or are engaged in the transportation of produce. The bill as it is thus amended lies upon the table.
The committee of finance have reported the incompetency of the present resources to meet the present expenditures, and have recommended an increase of the tax upon law proceeds (particularly in the superior courts,) upon riding carriages, and upon stud horses.—Should the Legislature propose to raise the salary of the Judges of the C. of appeals, the first is, perhaps, the most proper expedient for effecting this object; it being (generally speaking) one of the soundest principles of taxation, that every particular establishment should pay its own expenses. The court of appeals is intended for the benefit of a particular class of suitors. It is but fair, therefore, that they should principally contribute to the support of the Judges. But the encreased tax on the law proceeds of the superior courts will contribute to their benefit, by facilitating the administration of justice in that court.
A bill to amend the Penitentiary system is now before the House. One of its objects is, to alter the system of internal police; another, to prevent the introduction of slaves or free mulattoes; by substituting other modes of punishment, in place of confinement.
The Senate have rejected the bill for dividing the county of Amherst.
Mr. Garland of that county, has proposed to the House of Delegates a new arrangement of the Senatorial Districts. The object is probably to make such changes in the law of 1776 on this point, as may increase the influence of the upper counties.
A bill passed the House of Delegates, submitting the jurisdiction of all sums between 10 and 20 dollars to two magistrates. The Senate made several amendments; and the bill has at length passed both houses. Its great feature is that it extends the jurisdiction of a single magistrate to all sums between 10 and 20 dollars, with the right of appeal.
The Kentucky amendment to the federal constitution was yesterday lost; the house having determined that it was inexpedient to adopt it at this time, Ayes 91, Noes 57.
THE AMERICAN CATALINE. The reader will conclude from the facts which we have communicated in this day's paper, the conspiracies of Burr, are blasted for ever.
Nine of his Batteaus have already been seized; and from the following dates & positions of places, which are intended to illustrate the scene of operations nothing will seem more likely than that the remaining equipment between Pittsburg and Cincinnati have fallen into the hands of our western patriots.
Chillicothe, the capital of the state of Ohio, about 420 miles from Washng. is situated on the West side of the Scioto, which falls into the Ohio.
Marietta is a post-town in the same state situated on the West bank of Muckingum river, near its junction with the Ohio.
Chillicothe and Marietta are between 75 and 90 miles from each other.
Cincinnati, is a town in Hamilton county, Ohio; on the North bank of the Ohio river a miles West of the Little Miami, & opposite to New-Port in Kentucky. It is a post-town 575 miles from Washington, and 200 miles lower on the Ohio than the town of Marietta. The Falls of the river are still lower than Cincinnati, and about 640 miles below Pittsburg. The mouth of the Ohio, is near 1200 miles from Pittsburg.
The reader is therefore requested to fix upon his memory, the following points on the Ohio; Pittsburg—Marietta, at the mouth of the Muckingum—the mouth of the Scioto on which stands Chillicothe—Cincinnati—the falls of the river—and its junction with the Mississippi.
On the 30th of November the boat from Pittsburg (as announced in the last Enquirer)
passed Charlestown. It was said that five or six keel boats had previously gone down.
The legislature of the state of Ohio passed their law on the 6th inst. Dennis Cassett a merchant of the town of Wheeling was apprehended on the 10th; and express's were immediately dispatched to Cincinnati, with orders to plant some artillery on the bank, and secure every military party that should descend the river.
Nine of the 14 boats, that were built at Marietta were seized by gen. Buell; but Blannerhasse had escaped with the other five.
According to the letter from Charlestown, they were to rendezvous at the falls of Ohio on the 25th inst.
From these data it seems extremely probable that the boats from Pittsburg, and from the other points of the river above Marietta, would be seized at that post by gen. Buell, and at all events that they would not escape the commandant stationed at Cincinnati. It is hoped too that Blannerhasse and his hostile had been arrested at the latter place.
Blannerhasse, who plays such a distinguished part in this plot, is an United Irishman; he is said to have been in this city about 5 or 7 years ago, and to have taken the oath of naturalization in this state. He is said to own 20,000 £. more or less in the English funds. He lives on an Island in the River Ohio, twelve miles below Marietta, and containing about 330 acres, of which Blannerhasse owns about 200. A gentleman acquainted with B. is of opinion, that his resources are not at all commensurate with the expenses of this expedition, and asserts as the general sentiment of that part of the country, that most of the means are derived from the Spanish government.
It is reported that Col. Burr addressed letters to Gov. Jackson of Tennessee, and Mr. Harrison, Gov. of the Indiana Territory, informing them, that there was every probability of a war taking place immediately with Spain; that he had received a high commission from the P. U. S. and requesting them to have the respective forces under their command, ready to join him on particular days. Jackson and Harrison are reported to have transmitted an account of these letters to the P. U. S. who is said to have these letters or copies of them now in his possession.
It is added, that this infamous traitor, this infamous Mellifont, has played the most detestable double game, that can be conceived. He attempted to enlist some of the Americans into his service, by representing that his design was to attack Mexico. He purposed the Spanish Ex-Minister that his object was to attack New-Orleans and to sever the Western from the Atlantic States; and so complete was his ascendancy over the wily Marquis, that he actually had the address to obtain from him an order for 20,000 stand of arms.
Dayton (of N. J.) Adair (of Kentucky) and Wilkinson, are said to have associated themselves in this treasonable plot.
Such are the most important rumours that have reached us on this mysterious subject. What was the real object of this conspiracy seems not yet to have been fully developed. It is most probable that its course would have been regulated by the circumstances, which arose after the denouement; but that the first great object would have been the seizing of New-Orleans, the vast private property which is collected in the counting-rooms and store-houses; but beyond all other objects the capital of the bank of Louisiana, and the branch bank of the U. S. perhaps to the amount of several hundred thousand dollars. This fact, however, may be relied on, that through the vigilance of the administration and the zeal of the state of Ohio; this notorious expedition is annihilated for ever. It is certain that nine boats have been seized; it is probable the Pittsburg recruit & Blannerhasse's squadron will be also stopped at Cincinnati.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress to a gentleman in this city. City of Washington, Dec. 24, 1806.
"By accounts received on to-day from the west, we find that ten of Burr's boats, filled with arms, &c. have been seized at Marietta by the Ohio militia. Blannerhasse, his right hand man, has fled—was pursued, and it was thought would be taken—Burr was in Kentucky, and the plan, be it what it may, is considered as ended."
Extract of a letter from Point Pleasant (Mason county, Va.) to a member of the Virginia Legislature. Point Pleasant, Dec. 15, 1806.
DEAR SIR. "I drop you a line to inform you that there has been a considerable stir among us, for a few days past, respecting the Burrites. The Legislature of the state of Ohio, passed a law on the 6th inst. which was immediately forwarded with special messengers to the commandants at Cincinnati and Marietta, requiring them to make use of all the means in their power for the purpose of apprehending Harman Blannerhasse and to stop the boats lying on the Ohio. Gen. Buell immediately ordered matters in such a manner as to secure nine of their Boats.—But Blannerhasse, with 150 men, in five other boats has made his escape down the River. It is to be hoped, however, that they will be stopped at Cincinnati. Report says that they have taken down large quantities of provisions, ammunition and arms at different times under colour of Trading Boats.—It is believed by some that not less than ten thousand stand of arms has been taken down the River this way."
There were no western papers by the yesterday morning's mail. The following communication from Lexington (Rockbridge county Va.) contains a very interesting fact, respecting Aaron Burr.
"A second jury has been summoned and sworn to investigate the conduct of Col. Burr. Nothing however, was proved injurious to his character—he was acquitted—Mr. Floyd was present."
Major Jesse Franklin is elected Senator of the United States from North-Carolina, for the ensuing six years from the 4th of March, in place of Mr. Stone.
MARRIED. By the Rev. J. D. Blair, on Wednesday the 24th of December. Mr. THOMAS WAGMAN, of Baltimore, to Miss MARTHA J. TYLER, daughter of the Hon. John Tyler, of Charles City.
3,000 wt. SALT PETER BACON, 1,000 wt. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 gross BOTTLED CYDER, A few bushels CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM.
Stable for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horses—apply as above. May 27.

Miscellaneous
The following condensed and generally correct character of the French nation, is extracted from Dr. Aikin's "Geographical Delineations," just published. It must be recollected that Dr. A. is one of the most intelligent writers of England, and once an ardent enthusiast in the cause of the French Revolution.
A country so well adapted to the residence of man, has from early times possessed a large population, and been inured to all the forms and institutions of civil life. The French people are chiefly a compound of Celtic and Gothic stock; but the long continuance of the Roman dominion in Gaul must have given a strong Italian infusion since it was able to introduce a language with a Latin basis. But whatever were the diversities of origin, the natives of France have amalgamated into a mass possessing a national character, as distinct and clearly marked as that of any other people. The essence of this character is an exuberance of animal spirits, producing excess of mirth and a perpetual restless activity. They are quick, ingenious, inventive, fertile in expedients, buoyant against difficulty or adversity, but mutable, trifling, confident, vain, credulous, and incapable of moderation. With much that renders them amiable in society, as readiness to oblige, delicate attentions, kind sympathy and lively sensibility, they are often of insecure commerce, from laxity of principle, unmeaning professions, jealous irritability, and a strong propensity to intrigue. Their feelings of every kind verge to excess; and there is nothing, either good or bad, of which they are not capable, under the influence of their impetuous ardour. No cabinet has excited so much disturbance among the neighboring states, from ambition and the spirit of intermeddling, as that of France; and we have seen that no change of political system at home has made an alteration in their foreign policy. The French, beyond all people, are the creatures of society; by it their manners and sentiments are fashioned, and in it are centered their chief pleasures and gratifications. They would excel all nations in the art of conversation, were not the desire of shining too universal. The love of glory operates upon them with extraordinary force, and stimulates them to great exertions; but it is often attended with empty ostentation and gasconade.
Although a passion for novelty is apt to lead them into a multiplicity and rapid change of pursuits, yet they are capable of long and steady application, when deeply interested in an object; and in every department of science and art they have attained a high degree of perfection. Even the mathematical sciences have been cultivated by them with a success not inferior to that of any other nation. Their writers have rendered their language familiar to the lovers of literature throughout Europe, and in the value of their productions they have no equals among the moderns, with the sole exception of the English. Their taste in letters is upon the whole, purer than in the fine arts, in which they are generally marked by superabundance of ornament and an affected manner. In some of the inferior arts, indeed, they are unrivaled. They supply dancers and cooks to all Europe, and are the supreme arbiters of fashion in dress.
The French, naturally inquisitive, and prone to discussion, had proceeded far in emancipating their minds from the shackles of an arbitrary system of government and religion, before any correspondent change had taken place in their public institutions; at the same time, refined luxury and general dissipation had relaxed the bands of morality and accumulated abuse and disorder in every department. Financial difficulties brought on a necessity for reform; and when the idea of change was once admitted, it was not in the national character to proceed in it with caution and moderation. Violent struggles between old and new principles terminated in a revolution, in which monarchy, established religion, and every institution sanctioned by age and veneration went to wreck. The events of this dreadful period displayed prodigious energy in the nation, but accompanied by a ferocity and disregard of justice and humanity, which involved the cause of reform and its supporters in indelible disgrace. A host of foreign foes united to suppress the dangerous flame, or to make advantage of the confusion; but the vigour of the new republic not only resisted all assaults, but carried its conquering arms into the surrounding countries, and finally extended the limits of France farther than her most ambitious monarchs had ever attempted. This success, however, was produced by exertions of authority, which subverted every thing free or republican in the constitution, & prepared the way for a military despotism. The most successful of the generals, a man of a daring genius, and capacious views, seized the reins; and first under the title of Chief Consul exercised, without control, the authority of the nominal republic. Europe has since witnessed the astonishing spectacle of the same man, an obscure Corsican by birth, causing himself to be declared Emperor, with hereditary succession in his own family, crowned by the Pope, recognized by all orders of the state, and thus founding a new dynasty, while the Bourbons are wandering from country to country as exiles. The Roman Catholic religion has been re-established; a kind of new nobility has been instituted, arbitrary government and all the pageantry of a court have been restored; and it seems at present to be an allowed political maxim, that the French are incapable of the blessings of a free constitution.
The following list comprises all the cities in France which contain more than 30,000 inhabitants in each.
Table with 2 columns: City, Population. Includes Paris (547,756), Lyons (83,919), Bordeaux (90,992), etc.
There are also twenty-two cities, in which there are more than 20,000, but not exceeding 30,000 inhabitants in each.
The vineyards in France are stated to produce annually 492,750,000 gallons of wine of different qualities and prices. The best oil is produced in Languedoc, and the best honey in Narbonne. The first mulberry trees in France were planted by Francis Francat in 1564, to whom the northern departments of that country are indebted for their silk manufacture.
A plantation of indigo has been established in the department of Vaucluse, on an estate belonging to M. Icard de Bataglini. From the result of this experiment, it appears that this plant may be naturalized in that part of the South of France.
EXTRACT
From the "WANDERER OF SWITZERLAND," a Poem, lately published in England.
Wand.—In the funset of my day, Stranger, I have lost my home; Weary, wandering, old, and gray, Therefore, therefore, do I roam. Here mine arms a wife enfold, Fainting in their weak embrace; There my daughter's charms behold, Withering in that widow's face. These her infants—Oh! their Sire, Worthy of the race of TELL, In the battle's fiercest fire, In his country's battle—fell! Stop.—Wanderer! then, gave she birth? Wand.—Ay,—'twas Switzerland of yore: But, degraded spot of earth, Thou art Switzerland no more! O'er thy mountains run in blood, Are the waves of ruin hurl'd, Like the waters of the flood, Rolling round a buried world. Stop.—Yet will time the deluge stop; Wand.—Then may Switzerland be blest; On St. Guriard's hoary top, Shall the Ark of Freedom rest. Wand.—No!—Irreparably lost, On the day that made us slaves, Freedom's Ark, 'tis tempest's toss, Founder'd in the following waves. Stop.—Welcome, Wanderer, as thou art, All my blessings to partake; Yet, thrice welcome to my heart, For thine injured country's sake. On the western hills afar, Evening lingers with delight, While the views her favorite far, Brightening on the brow of night.
GLEANINGS
FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS. LONDON, Oct. 24.
Many attempts have been made, with alternate success and disappointment, to improve the means of varying the temperature of the atmosphere in our houses and it is well known that the roofing English fire is the common topic of ridicule and contempt among our Northern neighbors, who prefer the stove to the broad chimney and glowing combustibles, so indicative of British hospitality. It must be confessed that our partial adherence to ancient custom in preference to modern ingenuity, is not always justifiable. The Swedes were the first that discovered (in 1766) the method of animating the flame by concealed tubes, which gave also the additional advantage of conveying away the noxious vapour with which all materials for domestic burning are impregnated. But whatever may be the objections to which that contrivance may be liable, they have been all obviated by the discovery of a person of the name of OSTRUM, whose invention has been laid before the National Institute of Paris, by Mr. Guillon.
By Authority.
AN ACT
To suspend the operation of an act, intitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," and to remit the penalties incurred under the same.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the operation of the act, passed on the eighth day of April last, intitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," be, and the same hereby is suspended until the first day of July next. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all penalties, fines and forfeitures, which may have been incurred by virtue of the provisions of the aforesaid act, and the same hereby are, respectively remitted, on payment, by the parties by whom such penalty, fine or forfeiture may have been incurred, or may accrue before notice of this act shall have been received by the attornies of the several districts of the United States. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States, and he is hereby authorised further to suspend the operation of the aforesaid act, if in his judgment the public interest should require it; Provided, That such suspension shall not extend beyond the second Monday in December next.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. December 10th, 1806. APPROVED. TH: JEFFERSON.
peciable state of defence. Difficult as the defence of it naturally is, there is a determination to proceed with defensive works, until all reasonable demands shall be satisfied. It is mediated to finish Fort Jay with solid arches that will endure as long as the base on which it stands. A battery will be necessary on the South Point, to command Butter Milk channel. A strong work is meditated by making ground at the extremity of Manhattan, near the Flag Staff. The Narrows will then be defended by a battery at Signal Hill, and a cable or tower according to Montalember's plan, upon the middle shoal. Between these two the chain or boom of Mr. Archibald Robertson may be extended, and gun boats and block ships may be employed to defend the whole.
The attention of government is turned to New-York; and by moderate but ready steps, the city & harbor will be put into a respectable state of defence, without any tax upon the city, or the state. The funds will be furnished out of the national treasury. But our citizens must be moderate, and not expect well designed and durable structures to spring up in a hurry.
P. S. In a few days, report will be made to congress in favor of as large an appropriation of money for works of defence as the secretary of war asks.
LATE FRENCH PATENTS.
A patent for fifteen years, to Francis Roché, of Bourdeaux, for improvements in the construction of whale boats and other light vessels.
A patent to M. Seguin, for five years, for a lamp with a double current of air.
PROPOSALS
For carrying MAIL of the United States, on the following Post-Roads, will be received at the General Post-Office in Washington, until the 14th day of January next inclusive.
IN VIRGINIA.
27. From Martinsburg by Williamsport to Harperstown once a week. Leave Martinsburg every Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Harperstown by 10 A. M. Leave Harperstown at 2 P. M. and arrive at Martinsburg by 7 P. M. 28. From Winchester by Stevensburg or New-town, Strasburg, Woodstock, New-Market and Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 A. M. Leave Staunton every Friday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 3 P. M. 29. From Alexandria, by Fairfax & Hill, Hill's Creek, Leesburg, Waterford, Charles City, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg and Middle-way to Winchester once a week. Leave Alexandria every Monday at 8 P. M. and arrive at Martinsburg on Wednesday by 5 P. M. Leave Martinsburg at 6 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Thursday by noon. Returning. Leave Winchester every Friday noon and arrive at Alexandria on Monday by 10 A. M. 30. From Alexandria, to Fairfax c. h. once a week. Leave Fairfax c. h. every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria by 9 A. M. Leave Alexandria every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Fairfax c. h. by 7 P. M. 31. From Washington city, by Frederickburg, Spotsylvania, c. h. Waller's Creek, Carter's Creek, Cumberville, Farmville, Prince Edward, Charlotte, Culpeper, Meadstown, Halifax, Danville and Harrisville to Hunterstown in N. C. once a week. Leave Washington every Saturday at 8 P. M. and arrive at Hunterstown the next Tuesday by 8 P. M. Leave Hunterstown every Wednesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Washington the next Saturday by 7 A. M. 32. From Washington city, by Fairfax c. h. Centerville, Middleburg, Gothen, Millwood, Paris, Winchester, Romney, Westernport and Green Glades to Gandy's once a week. Leave Washington every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Fairfax c. h. by 6 P. M. Leave Fairfax c. h. at 6 1/2 P. M. and arrive at Gandy's on Monday by 8 P. M. Returning. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Fairfax c. h. on Friday by 5 1/2 A. M. and at Washington by 10 A. M. 33. From Gandy's, by Clarkburg, Marsh's, Marietta, and Athens, to Chillicothe once a week. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Chillicothe on Friday by 10 A. M. Returning. Leave Chillicothe every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gandy's the next Monday by 7 P. M. 34. From Romney, by Moorfields, to Pendleton c. h. once a week. Leave Romney every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Pendleton c. h. on Tuesday by 4 P. M. Returning. Leave Pendleton c. h. on Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Romney on Thursday by 6 P. M. 35. From Marietta by Bel Pre to Wood c. h. once a week. Leave Marietta every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Wood c. h. by 10 A. M. Leave Wood c. h. at 2 P. M. and arrive at Marietta by 6 P. M. 36. From Clarkburg, by Buchanan & Randolph c. h. to Pendleton c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Clarkburg every other Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Pendleton c. h. on Thursday by 6 P. M. Leave Pendleton c. h. every other Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Clarkburg on Sunday by 10 A. M. 37. From Frederickburg, by Ralmouth, Elk-run church, Fauquier c. h. and Salem, to Paris once a week. Leave Paris every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Frederickburg on Monday by 8 P. M. Leave Frederickburg every Friday at 8 P. M. and arrive at Paris on Saturday by 8 P. M. 38. From Leesburg, by Centerville, Hay-market, Buckland, Warrenton, Jeffersonville and Culpeper c. h. to Madison c. h. once a week. Leave Leesburg every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Madison c. h. on Sunday by 5 P. M. Leave Madison c. h. every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Wednesday by 10 A. M. M. 39. From Frederickburg, by Germania, Stevensburg, Culpeper c. h. Gains Cross Roads and Front Royal, to Winchester once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Winchester on Monday at 6 A. M. Returning. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Frederickburg on Friday by 10 A. M. 40. From Culpeper c. h. by Woodville, Washington, Thornton's Gap and Mundell's store, to New-Market once a week. Leave Culpeper c. h. every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at New-Market on Tuesday by 10 A. M. Leave New-Market at 2 P. M. and arrive at Culpeper on Wednesday by 6 P. M. 41. From Frederickburg, by Thornburg, Chilesburg, Cheesefield c. h. New-Pound mills, Oxford, Crew's store, Goodcham c. h. Mitchell's, Yanceyville, Louisa c. h. Pottersville, Bibb's store and Spottsylvania c. h. to Frederickburg once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday at noon, arrive at Goodcham c. h. on Thursday by 11 A. M. and at Frederickburg the next Tuesday by 8 A. M. 42. From Frederickburg, by Port Royal and Pittsville, to Layton's once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Layton's on Thursday by 10 A. M. Leave Layton's Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Frederickburg on Wednesday by 11 A. M. M. 43. From Layton's, by Lloyd's, Tappahannock, Urbanna, Glens and Gloucester c. h. to Yorktown once a week. Leave Layton's every Thursday at noon and arrive at Yorktown every Saturday by 6 P. M. Leave Yorktown every Sunday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Layton's on Tuesday by noon. 44. From Frederickburg, by King George c. h. Brookfield, Mattox Bridge, Leesburg, Templeman's Cross Roads, Richmond c. h. Mount Airy, Farnham, Kinfaes, Northumberland c. h. and Lancaster c. h. to Kilmarnock once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Kilmarnock the next Saturday by 5 P. M. Returning. Leave Kilmarnock every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Frederickburg the next Wednesday by 10 A. M. 45. From Tappahannock to Richmond c. h. once a week. Leave Richmond c. h. every Thursday noon and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 P. M. Returning. Leave Tappahannock on Thursday at 6 1/2 P. M. and arrive at Richmond c. h. on Monday by 9 A. M. 46. From Bowling Green, by Bailyorsville, Broadus's mill, Harrisonville, Newtown, Dunkirk, Walkertown, King William c. h. Lilly Point and Cumberland, to New Kent c. h. once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at New Kent c. h. on Wednesday by 10 A. M. Returning. Leave New Kent c. h. every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Bowling Green on Thursday by 6 P. M. 47. From Richmond, by Hanover town and Dunkirk, to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 A. M. Leave Dunkirk at 8 A. M. and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 P. M. Returning. Leave Tappahannock every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 9 A. M. 48. From Dunkirk, by King and Queen c. h. Shackleford, Gloucester c. h. and North End, to Matthews c. h. once a week. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Matthews c. h. on Friday by 6 P. M. Returning. Leave Matthews c. h. on Saturday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Dunkirk on Monday by 6 P. M. 49. From Richmond by Granville, to Charles City c. h. once a week. Leave Charles City c. h. every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Richmond by 4 P. M. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Charles City c. h. by 6 P. M. 50. From Richmond, by Hopkins, Powhatan c. h. Carter's Creek, New Canton, Buckingham c. h. Ben
Creek, Lynchburg, New London and Liberty, to Fincastle once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Powhatan c. h. by 9 P. M. and at Fincastle on Saturday by 6 P. M. Leave Fincastle every Sunday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Powhatan c. h. on Tuesday by 3 P. M. Leave Powhatan c. h. at 4 P. M. and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 A. M. 51. From Richmond, by Manchester, Chesterfield c. h. Springfield, Colesville, Cento Bridge, Prideville, Perkinintonville, Paidville, Liggetstown, and Jamestown, to Farmville once a week. Leave Farmville every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Richmond on Tuesday by 4 P. M. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Jamestown on Thursday by 3 P. M. 52. From Powhatan c. h. by Cumberland c. h. Ca-Ira, Farmville, Prince Edward c. h. and Charlotte c. h. to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Powhatan c. h. every Thursday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Prince Edward c. h. on Friday by 4 P. M. and at Halifax c. h. on Saturday by 4 P. M. Leave Halifax c. h. on Sunday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Prince Edward c. h. on Monday at 6 A. M. and at Powhatan c. h. on Tuesday at 6 1/2 A. M. 53. From Prince Edward's c. h. by Leicester, Wheeler's Springs, Reed's and Campbell c. h. to New London once a week. Leave Prince Edward c. h. every Friday at 4 1/2 P. M. and arrive at New London on Saturday by 8 P. M. Returning. Leave New London on Sunday by 4 A. M. and arrive at Prince Edward c. h. on Monday by 6 A. M. 54. From Halifax c. h. by Danville and Dixonville, to Lenox Castle c. h. once a week. Leave Lenox Castle every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Halifax c. h. on Saturday by 6 P. M. Leave Halifax c. h. every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Lenox Castle on Monday by 6 P. M. 55. From Halifax c. h. by Halifax, Old Town, Pittsylvania c. h. Pittsylvania old c. h. Peytonburg, Henry c. h. Patrick c. h. and Germantown, to Salem c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Halifax c. h. every other Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Henry c. h. on Monday by 3 P. M. and at Salem on Thursday by 6 P. M. Returning. Leave Salem every other Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Henry c. h. at 9 A. M. and at Halifax c. h. on Saturday by 6 P. M. 56. From Henry c. h. by Rocky Mount, to Liberty once a week. Leave Henry c. h. every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Liberty on Saturday by 10 A. M. Leave Liberty every Saturday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Henry c. h. on Sunday by 6 P. M. 57. From Petersburg, by Brookington, Namozee Bridge, Henderson, Nottoway c. h. Hungarytown, Double Bridge, Halesburg, Willisville, Bibb's ferry and Scottsburg, to Halifax c. h. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Willisville on Saturday by 9 A. M. Leave Willisville at 10 A. M. and arrive at Halifax c. h. by 6 P. M. Returning. Leave Halifax c. h. on Sunday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Willisville by 2 P. M. Leave Willisville at 3 P. M. and arrive at Petersburg on Wednesday by 10 A. M. 58. From Harrisville, by Fielder's mill, Quarlesville, Mr. Farlands, Lunenburg c. h. Christianville, Marshallville, Meckenburg c. h. Davis's, St. Tammany's, Gads Bridge, Edmundson and Fielder's mill, to Harrisville once a week. Leave Harrisville every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Marshallville by 5 P. M. Leave there on Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Harrisville by 6 P. M. 59. From Harrisville, by Hicks's Ford and Alexandria, to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Friday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Halifax by 8 P. M. Leave Halifax every Thursday and Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Harrisville by 8 P. M. The mail is to pass by Putney's store and Dancy's on Wednesday and Saturday. 60. From Petersburg, by Suffolk c. h. Jerusalem and south Quay, to Murfreesboro' N. C. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Murfreesboro' on Wednesday by 4 P. M. Returning. Leave Murfreesboro' every Sunday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Petersburg on Monday by 6 P. M. 61. From Smithfield, by Urquhart's store, Jerusalem, Bethlehem Cross Roads and Crosskey's, to Hicks's Ford once a week. Leave Hicks's Ford every Wednesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Smithfield on Thursday by 7 P. M. Returning. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Hicks's Ford on Saturday by 7 P. M. 62. From Norfolk, by Kempville, N. W. R. Bridge, Tulls Creek, N. C. Indianotown, Jonesboro', Elizabeth city, Nixonton and Hertford, to Edenton once a week. Leave Norfolk every Tuesday at noon and arrive at Edenton the next Friday by 10 A. M. Returning. Leave Edenton every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Norfolk the next Tuesday by 6 A. M. 63. From Charlotteville, by Warren, Warminster, New Market, New Glasgow, Amherst c. h. and Madison, to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlotteville every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday by 10 A. M. Leave Lynchburg every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Charlotteville on Monday by 10 A. M. 64. From Staunton, by Kinkeads, the Warm springs or Bath c. h. Morris's, Callaghan's and the sulphur springs to Lewisburg, and from thence by Union Town, the sweet springs, Callaghan's, &c. to Staunton once a week. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Lewisburg on Monday by 10 A. M. Leave Lewisburg by noon and arrive at Staunton the next Friday by 10 A. M. 65. From Lewisburg, by Boyers, Huff's, Morris's, Kenhaway c. h. Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, and Scioti Salt works to Chillicothe once in two weeks. Leave Lewisburg every other Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Chillicothe on Sunday by 4 P. M. Leave Chillicothe every other Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Lewisburg on Saturday by 6 P. M. 66. From Wythe, by Austinville, Grayson c. h. Scull Camp, Mount Airy and Bethania, to Salem c. h. once a week. Leave Wythe c. h. every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Salem the next Friday by 10 A. M. Returning. Leave Salem every Saturday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Wythe c. h. on Monday by 6 P. M.
NOTES.
1. The Post-Master-General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening & closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. News-Papers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry news-papers, others than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Post-Master-General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end when-
ver three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next, and are to continue in force for two years. GIDEON GRANGER, Post-Master-General. GENERAL POST-OFFICE, Washington City, Nov. 13, 1806. NEGROES FOR SALE—ON CREDIT. Will be positively sold, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, on Tuesday the sixth day of January next, at the Tavern of John R. Brewer, in this town. THE SLAVES belonging to the estate of William Cole, dec'd—who were advertised to be sold on the 18th of this month—but which sale did not take place, because of the inclemency of the weather, the excessive badness of the roads, and difficulty of travelling, so few persons attended at the place appointed, that they themselves deemed a sale improper.—These Slaves consist of men, women, boys and girls, one twenty-eight in number, very likely and valuable, and believed to be as well disposed as any slaves in this country. There are among them several very stout and likely men and women accustomed to labour in the field, some handsome boys and girls, a good wagoner, a good carriage-driver, a young fellow who has been working for some time under a blacksmith—a good cook, two good washers and ironers, and several other good house servants. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers, to bear interest from the date, but the interest to be remitted if the principal be punctually paid—and the bonds to be executed before any of the slaves shall be delivered, on the sale considered valid. For most of the slaves (perhaps for all) a discount to the amount of their purchase will be allowed creditors having judgments and bonds against the estate. DAVID ROBERTSON, Surviving executor of William Cole, dec'd. Petersburg, Dec. 22. TO RENT. THE TENEMENT on the Main-Street, at present in the occupation of Mr. Daniel Warwick. Enquire of CHARLES SPENCER. WHO has for sale, every general assortment of Gunpowder & Blacksmiths Tools of excellent quality, from Tannant, Pannell, Hand, Whip, Crescent and Mill-Saw, of refined Cast Steel, Sine Traite and Superfine flour of Midland—together with a great variety of articles which will be sold very low. Dec. 25. MARSHAL'S SALES. By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district pronounced at the May term, 1806. John Somerwill, Plf. against David Roff, Deft. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of a TRACT OF LAND, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, and commonly called and known by the name of the Falls Plantation, as will raise the sum of seven hundred and twenty-five dollars and thirty-seven cents, and the costs. The sale will be had on the premises on the 20th day of January 1807. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Dec. 18. THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by G. S. T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and usual credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William McKenzie & Co. opposite the Revenue Office of Messrs. Proffer & Moncure—among which are the following articles: BROWN SUGAR of Bar Iron, German, Crawley's & Bisterfield Steel, Superior quality, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Ditto second ditto ditto, Very Old Antigua Rum, Salt in Sacks, Holland Gin, Molasses and Treacle, Cognac Brandy, of very Pickled Salmon, superior quality, Scotch Barley, Race Ginger, Pepper, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Pimento, Nutmegs, Malaga Wine, Mace, Cloves & Cinnamon, Fresh Muscated Raisins & Currants, Fresh London Mustard, Soft Shelled Almonds, in small boxes, Copppers, Bell Flotation Indigo and Saltpetre, Fig Blue, of superior quality, in boxes of English F F Gunpowder, 20 lbs. each, Patent Shot, well assorted, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Fresh Gunpowder, Best Spanish Segars, Tea in Cannisters, Caldwell, Fraiture & Co's Ditto to the lb. Superfine Chocolate, Young Hyson do. of the New-York Candies and first quality, Soap, N. England & Bullock's Spermacetti Candles, Cheese. JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorised to settle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, TARLTON SAUNDERS. N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given. LESUEUR, & SAUNDERS. Nov. 22. FOR SALE, THE LOT and HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted, and a Garden lately laid out, a Ware-House and Cellar under it; the remaining of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also—27 1/4 Acres of well-timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Maiton's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. August 22. SALE OF SHARES IN THE RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. In pursuance of a Resolution of the President and Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, passed at their meeting held at Edward Hallam's Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on the 10th day of this month: WILL be sold at Auction, at the Eagle-Tavern, in the said City, on the 14th day of next month, all SHARES belonging to delinquent Stockholders in the said Company. N. SHEPPARD, Treasurer. December 13. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.