The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-04-18 00:00:00

THE FAIRFIELD RACES
Will commence on Monday the 5th of May, and continue for four days. 1st Day—The JOCKEY CLUB CUP, free for all ages, the horses being bona fide the property of the members; distance three mile heats. 2d Day—The JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, of four hundred and fifty dollars, four mile heats. 3d Day—The PURSE of the PROPRIETOR of the COURSE, for two hundred and fifty dollars; three mile heats. 4th Day—A SWEEP STAKE for three years old colts and fillies, two mile heats; one hundred dollars entrance—This subscription will remain open until the 5th May.
WEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
Table with 2 columns: Aged Horses (138 lbs), 6 years old (128), 5 do. do. (118), 4 do. do. (108), 3 do. do. (90). Note: Mares and Geldings allowed 3lbs.
I wish to rent the Dining House, and the Booths in the Field; those who have formerly rented them, shall have a preference; application must be made immediately.
The members of the club, will please to observe a little more punctuality, in paying up their subscriptions, as the money on each day, has to be placed in the hands of the Judges.
Those gentlemen, who have not yet paid up their forfeits, in the produce Sweep Stake, won last October, by Mr. Hugh Wylie, will be so good, as to pay it to Mr. Wylie, or the Treasurer, by the last day of the races, in May next.
Richmond, April 4, 1806. (F.f)
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
At the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the eighteenth day of March next, enjoining.
THAT most valuable estate, situated in the county of Wythe, and commonwealth of Virginia, and heretofore well known by the name of Chiswell's Lead Mines; but which, for sometime past hath been considered, as the property of Stephen Austin and company, of the city of Philadelphia, by virtue of a purchase thereof by them, made under a decree of the high court of chancery of the said commonwealth, with the terms whereof they have not complied.
That purchase was made on the 20th day of February 1793, for the sum of £6,505, and since that period, they have made sundry great and valuable improvements on the said estate.
The well known value of the property, and the certainty which the subscribers feel, that those who mean to become purchasers will satisfy themselves thereof, on view, render any further description of the property to be sold unnecessary.
The sale will be made in conformity to two several decrees of the superior court of chancery, which is directed by law to be held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond aforesaid, the one pronounced on the 8th day of June, and the other on the 7th day of October, in the year 1802.
Credit will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, for a term of nine months for one, and eighteen months for the other moiety of the purchase money, each moiety being secured not only by a bond with good security made payable to the subscribers, or the survivors of them, their executors, administrators or assigns, for the sales in the said decree specified, and bearing interest from the date; but also, by the retention of the legal estate, until the whole purchase money, with such interest, shall be fully paid; on which payment a conveyance or conveyances will be executed to the purchaser or purchasers in virtue of the said decree by
JOHN WICKHAM, JOHN WARDEN, WILLIAM HAY, } Commissioners of court.
Jan. 21. 8w. The sale of the above property is postponed to the 15th day of May next.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber by William Davis, to secure the payment of two several sums of money therein expressed, to William W. Hening and his assigns, now of record in the county court of Albemarle—Will be Sold to the highest bidder for ready money, on the premises, on the 12th day of May next: One Half Acre LOT, in the town of Charlottesville, known in the plan thereof by No. 20; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of one hundred pounds, with interest thereon from the first day of March 1805, and the costs and charges attending the sale aforesaid. The above sale will be for the benefit of Alexander Garrett, to whom William H. Hening assigned the debt last aforesaid, and in the deed aforesaid mentioned.
JOHN KELLY, Trustee.
LANDS IN CUMBERLAND FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, bearing date the 11th April, 1801, recorded in Cumberland Court-Office, to me executed by James Deane, Francis B. Deane, and Thomas M. Deane, to secure a certain sum of money, due by them to Joseph Galtje—Will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on the 26th day of May next, at Cumberland court, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, being part of the property, thereby conveyed, viz:
One tract containing one hundred and thirty seven acres, more or less, situate in the county of Cumberland, six miles above the Court House, being a tract purchased by the said Deane, from Parton Clapton, as will appear by reference to the deed of sale on record, in the said County Court.
One tract containing two hundred and five acres, more or less, situate in Cumberland, on the fourth side of the road, leading to the Court House, one mile distant below the same, bounded by lands of William Beverley Langhorne, and by lands of John Ford.
The first of the above tracts, is said to contain prime tobacco land, and valuable timber; the other is nearly half cleared.
N. B. By the consent of all parties interested, the sale will take place on the 26th day of May next, as above stated, and the terms of payment will be one and two years credit, the purchasers to give bonds bearing interest, and approved security.
M. B. POTTHAUX. (tdf)
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of James Deane, Thomas A. Deane & Francis B. Deane, or of any of them, are requested to meet James Deane, four o'clock Friday evening May the 23rd, at the tavern of Mr. Casper Fisher in the City of Richmond, for the purpose of having submitted to them, a complete state of the said Deane's affairs, that those arrangements which appear most advisable to their creditors, may be carried into effect.
JAMES DEANE, THOMAS A. DEANE, FRANCIS B. DEANE.
Cumberland, April 15. 2r.
TO RENT,
THE HOUSE and LOT belonging to Mr. Wm. Dandridge's estate, next above Mr. Wm. Price's large building. For terms apply to NATHANIEL SHEPPARD, Agent for the exec'r. April 15. tf
Seat of Government.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, March 7.
DEBATE on Mr. Gregg's Resolution.
[Mr. Findlay's speech concluded.]
When or by whom was ever non-importation deemed a war measure? Not at any time we know of by Britain, the U. S. or probably any other nation. The British treaty recognizes it as a measure of peace. While we were yet colonies we had recourse to non-importation by voluntary agreement, in order to induce Britain to repeal the stamp act after other methods had been exhausted. It was not considered or treated as a war measure by either party, but by affecting the manufacturing interest, &c. In Britain it procured the repeal of the stamp act. The same measure procured the repeal in part of the revenue acts, what of them remained unrecalled as a pledge of the sovereign right of the British parliament to legislate for the colonies, produced the war which established our independence.
During the first session of the third Congress, information of the British orders of the 6th of June 1793, and the aggressions in pursuance of these orders committed on our commerce, were officially communicated to Congress by the President. In consequence of which, Mr. Madison submitted certain resolutions that are now in the hands of the members, but before any final decision on them had taken place, information was received of the orders of the 6th of Nov. 1793, which authorized a higher degree of aggression than had been heretofore committed. Neither the orders of June or November were otherwise known but by their execution, until after great damage had been sustained. In consequence of information of these ruinous depredations an embargo for 30 days was laid after two days consultation with an interval between, with shut doors. The embargo was soon after extended for 30 days longer.
The embargo however was not intended as a permanent measure, nor expected to have any permanent effect, it could not have a great effect except on the British West-Indies which depended on us for their necessary supplies. The embargo however secured what was yet in our harbors until Congress might have time to deliberate, and Britain did not treat it as a war measure.
The first result of that deliberation was a resolution for sequestrating the debts due to British subjects by citizens of this country, which was at this time a large amount. After this had been considered for a considerable time and afterwards discussed, it was dropped, and a resolution for a non-intercourse with the British dominions submitted to the House. This resolution was with frequent intervals a subject of deliberation for some weeks before the House of Representatives, and in all its stages was supported by a majority. While this subject was before the House and before a bill was ordered to be reported, information was received that Britain on the 8th of January, had favorably reversed the orders of the 6th of Nov. preceding, and that our commerce was again admitted to be conducted on such a footing as we have since acquired with little complaint. But the progress of the non-intercourse bill was not therefore stopped; the British court had issued orders on one principle in June, and upon another principle in Nov. and a third principle in March. Three orders essentially different from each other in seven months and might probably have made another change before this information arrived, the bill therefore passed the House by a greater majority than it is believed any other commercial measure during that session. It passed also in the Senate by a respectable majority till the order for the last reading, when the votes being equal the bill was refused the last reading by the Vice-President's vote. The President had recently nominated Mr. Jay envoy extraordinary to the court of London, this induced a number of the members of the Senate to believe that it was not necessary to pass the non-intercourse bill into a law.
Mr. F. said, he had sufficient ground to believe that the President delayed the nomination of an envoy for a considerable time, waiting for the progress of the bill and that he did not nominate the envoy with an intention to defeat the last vote on the bill, but rather to correspond with it. Thus far he well recollected that on the day that the non-intercourse resolution was submitted to the House, in conversation with one of the heads of departments on the subject of the President sending an envoy which was then much talked of, the gentleman said that the President would send an envoy as soon as Congress had strengthened his hands with any sufficient expression of the public will, that Madison's resolutions appeared suitable early in the session was generally admitted, but they were dropped perhaps as not corresponding to the encircled aggressions since Nov. The resolution for sequestrating, he said, he did not approve, but the resolution for non-intercourse then submitted to the House by Mr. Clark of New-Jersey, he tho't would answer the purpose, and that if it passed Congress, the President would send an envoy. It did pass the House of Representatives by a large majority, and the second reading in the Senate before the envoy was nominated by the President. These circumstances are mentioned to demonstrate that at no period heretofore, either before or since the declaration of independence, was refusing to import or consume the produce or manufactures of any country deemed a war measure; it cannot be so unless some treaty is thereby broken. The British treaty secures this right to both parties.
Mr. F. said it was true that not only on the occasions abovementioned, but on the discussion of the resolution submitted by Mr. Madison, on the resolution for an embargo and the opposition to the British treaty being ratified, there were members and others who declared these measures would lead to war, &c. It was particularly so when the question of the embargo was first discussed. That the measure will lead to war, is always the cant word of opposition, and is well calculated to alarm such of the citizens as are not well informed, but enacting such measures are agreeable to the treaty with Britain, and within the unquestionable rights of sovereignty, therefore cannot of themselves cause war. The resolution therefore is not objectionable on this ground, whatever it may be on the ground of expediency. But if the British
government should, disregarding the principles of justice, embargo our ships in their harbors, capture them on the ocean, where we have a large amount of property afloat, and even if they should be mad enough to attack our ports and harbors with their fleet, if they should do all that has been suggested by the gentleman from Virginia, we have the power and means of making reprisals. Mr. F. said, that that gentleman had yesterday charged his colleague (Mr. Smilie) with inconsistency, he having formerly opposed a fleet and was now in favor of one, &c. but this was not the case, neither his colleague nor himself were in favor of a fleet, nor would ever vote for one to oppose or make reprisal on Britain, while less expensive, and much more certain means of reprisal were in our power. The vast amount of stock that the British subjects owned in our funds and banks, and of debts due from our merchants to her merchants and manufacturers, and her territories of Nova Scotia and Canada in our neighborhood which, though of no great value to us are of incalculable value to her, are all in our power and are all lawful objects for reprisals which at least may be justified by excess of provocation. Even supposing G. B. lost all sense of justice and national honor, which he did not admit in its whole extent, yet we will admit that she is sensible of and pursues her own interest, and that it is not her interest to go to extremities with us on the account of all the gains by the aggressions of which we complain, must be admitted by all competent judges.
The gentleman from Virginia has spoken of the character of those engaged in commerce in an unusual strain of acrimony; he has denounced commercial pursuits and denied protection to it beyond gun-shot from our shores, &c. It is true he yesterday refused protection only to what is usually though incorrectly called the carrying trade—Formerly by the carrying trade was understood to be carrying the property of other nations on freight. In this Holland who has little produce of her own to export was generally greatly engaged. Her merchants were formerly the carriers for all the maritime nations of Europe. Our own shipping merchants also were early engaged in this trade even before 1793, they contended for the right of doing so, but that is now given up, if any do now engage in it they neither claim nor receive protection from our government. The name of carrying trade is now applied to that commerce carried on by purchasing goods in one country, bringing them to our own country and if they are not in demand there re-shipping them to a foreign market, &c. or disposing of them to those who do so.
Mr. F. said that he was astonished to hear this commerce stated as inimical to agriculture, as its rival, &c. Whatever may be said of the manufactures and commerce of Britain being rivals to the landed interest, it will not apply in this country. We have no established manufactures in the country, therefore our own manufactures are not the sources of our commerce as they are in Britain. The produce of agriculture, viz. what can be spared from the form, or what can be caught in the ocean by the industry of our own citizens, is the sole basis of our commerce, and if agriculture fails, commerce fails with it. What is called with us the carrying trade and the direct trade cannot easily be separated; we take from Britain to the amount of near 12 million dollars more than she takes from us; how will we pay it? She does not take our flour, meat or fish, and very little of any thing from the middle or eastern states. We sell our flour, meat, &c. chiefly in the French and Spanish W. Indies, and bring the returns in sugar, coffee, rum, &c. to our own ports, and what is not consumed in our own country is permitted to be shipped to the European ports, where they can find a market under a neutral character, and the proceeds are transmitted to Britain to pay the balance she has against us, or in part in such goods as can be got where the sales are made. A scarcity of bread sometimes induces Britain to open her ports to our grain and flour, but even then the cargo exported will come far short of paying for a return cargo of her limited manufactures, and it is the same with the bulky raw materials of the southern states, of which Britain takes a large proportion; the balance has to be paid in the circuitous manner mentioned above. Our provisions, &c. sold in the W. Indies will not purchase return cargoes of coffee, sugar, rum, &c. and but little money can be got; the return cargoes therefore, if more than is necessary for home consumption, must be permitted to find a market in other countries, and for this permission a duty is paid. Thus what is called the carrying trade is so combined with the direct trade, that it cannot be separated without injury to the farmer as well as the merchant.
Perhaps to those who understand the subject the waggoners constantly employed in hauling merchandise from Philadelphia and Baltimore on the great western road to Pittsburg, may in some measure illustrate the carrying trade as connected with the exports of our produce to a foreign market. About 300 of five or six horse teams are constantly at all seasons employed in hauling goods from these two parts, besides many other teams occasionally, they pass through the dividing ground between the atlantic and western waters, as they would otherwise return empty like a ship in ballast, they take in flour, on the way generally at half the price for carriage at which the flour will sell at the ports, but if they were not to be certain of back loading in returning, they would not take the gift of the flour on condition of hauling it; but if they were to haul no more goods than what the flour would purchase, or than what is consumed in the country, one barrel of 20 could not be hauled, the goods are taken to Pittsburg, Monongahela, Wheeling, &c. and boated to the western parts of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio state, and even to Tennessee. If the carrying trade from the goods brought in the waggoners was not permitted, the produce would not find a market and the imported goods would come much dearer to the consumer. Probably Pennsylvania in which there are a greater proportion of citizens who reside at a distance from a seaport than in any other state, have felt earlier and more severely, the effects of British aggression than the citizens of any other atlantic state. The flour falls so low since these aggressions commenced, that the waggoners return unloaded and prefer hauling the feed for their horses to hauling flour.
Mr. F. said the protection secured by the constitution to commerce was well stated and enforced by his colleague (Mr. Smilie) and need not to be repeated. It is well known that the eastern, and most of the middle states were en-
gaged in commerce both direct and circuitous almost from the commencement of their colonization; that restraints on the commerce by the British government was one principal cause of declaring independence. The power to regulate and protect commerce was endeavoured to be vested in the old Congress, and the necessity of obtaining that power was the moving cause of changing that form of government the commerce of the eastern and middle states has an equal claim to protection as the agriculture of the southern states. If we denounce the character of the class of citizens, such as the merchants as a body have been denounced on this floor, we may go on and denounce another, and so put an end to the union of different professions as well as between different states. Congress is fully vested with the power of regulating commerce with foreign nations, and consequently with the power of protecting and of restraining it. Congress can limit the extent to which that is called either the direct or carrying trade ought to be permitted, but as far as any trade is authorized to be carried on, it is entitled to protection.
Mr. F. said that though he absolutely denied that the resolution was a measure that in justice or on the acknowledged principles of the law of nations, led to war more than any other resolution submitted to the committee did, yet he acknowledged that it would occasion more privations than some of them. It would lessen the supplies of some kinds of such manufactures as we were accustomed to consume. It would in some measure, change the accustomed channels of commerce. It would for some time, no doubt, lessen in some degree the amount of our revenue, but by no means to the terrific amount suggested by some gentlemen who have spoken in opposition to the resolution. Our merchants, possessed as they are of a sufficient number of ships and a competent amount of capital will, in the pursuit of their own interest, find a sufficient supply of manufactures from other countries, and thereby encourage a competition with the manufactures of Britain, and even if for a time they fail in doing this, they will procure British goods from other countries to which they will be transmitted at a considerable loss to the owners, so that our necessary wants will be supplied and our revenue suffer very little defalcation, and our own manufactures be encouraged. This is, however, supposing the worst that may happen, it is supposed that Britain will have so much lost all respect to her own interest as to persevere in her aggressions contrary to her interest; this she has rarely heretofore done, and her relief is fully in her own power—let her only act as before last August.
Mr. F. said that after all, the question is not so much whether we shall adopt the resolution now before the House, as whether we shall agree to any measure of any kind to strengthen the hands of the executive in negotiating with Britain. That we should do so be considered as absolutely necessary, but the choice of measures would be governed by the view of their expediency, all things considered. What will be the consequence of neglecting to do anything? To answer this question let us examine how the case stands. We are officially informed, that the President has made every effort in his power to negotiate; failing in the object of these efforts he has officially laid the case before Congress, which is exclusively vested with competent powers to prescribe rules in such an emergency; they only have the constitutional power of declaring war, if that is expedient; but as the intention of declaring war is equally repugnant to the wishes of those who support the resolution, as it is to those who oppose it; and as the British treaty secures to both nations the right of prohibiting importation, it is evident that however the aggressions complained of might justify war; it is the wish of all the members to use every other practicable method to procure redress rather than resort to war, but if no measures are adopted to induce Great Britain to enter into a reasonable negotiation, it had been much better that the President's message and the documents accompanying it had never been referred to this committee, and that the resolution before us or any other resolution with a view to the same object, had never been discussed; because the subject being once discussed and no measures agreed to calculated to procure redress, Britain will be justified in believing that Congress approve of what the President considered as aggressions, especially as some of the arguments on this floor were not only an apology but a vindication of the adjudications of the British courts, if not of the impressments.
After making some apology for detaining the House so long, Mr. F. requested permission to make a few observations on a subject which, though it had no relation to the question before the House, yet it had oftener than once been introduced by the gentleman from Virginia, without being called to order. Every member knows that some subjects had been discussed with shut doors early in the session, and that the confidential obligation was not yet removed. The gentleman who introduced the subject in language not very decorous, knew that it had no connection with the question before the House. He would not pretend to arraign the gentleman's motives, but the evident tendency was to excite an unnecessary alarm in the minds of the citizens, be his intention what it would, it would not very extensively have that effect. All well informed citizens knew that the House had a constitutional authority to shut the doors when the subject in their opinion required secrecy, and every member experienced in public bodies knew, that even an allusion to what was discussed with shut doors, was never permitted, however innocently or inadvertently it was done, without an immediate call to order; and for a very good reason—because it could not be replied to. Mr. F. said he had been many years a member of public bodies, and often sat with shut doors, but never before this occasion observed such allusions made to it in public debate without a check. It is well known that the members never for their own likes, wish to sit with shut doors, they know that when they do so, some important restraints in favor of decency and order are wanting.
The gentleman from Virginia and other members who sat in the 7th Congress know that the subject was discussed and decided with shut doors in conducting which, that gentleman was a principal agent, the injunction of secrecy was not taken off till after the meeting of the session of the next Congress, nor even yet.

wholly removed; the gentleman from Virginia knows this and knows that it has never been complained of, nor in this manner introduced on the floor. It is well known that with few exceptions, such as laying an embargo, &c. the doors are never shut but on foreign affairs communicated in confidence by the President; that even these are not kept on account of our own citizens but on account of our foreign relations, not only on the account of the nation that may happen to be the subject of the communication, but on account of other nations who might interfere to our injury, and sometimes on the account of the agent there, from whom important information may have been received. This, the gentleman from Virginia knows well. It is vain by any such arts to persuade the citizens that the majority of their representatives would knowingly betray their interests when the doors were shut. Their constituents have a much better security than open doors, or even oaths; they have a common interest with their representatives and their representatives with them; they could not betray the interests of their constituents without betraying their own. Mr. F. said, he was a farmer, his sons and his sons-in-law were farmers, and his grand children most probably would be farmers, and his constituents were generally so as in any other district in the union; and when he looked around him, he believed the majority of the members depended on agriculture also; the citizens knew this, and therefore knew that the members could not injure their interest without injuring the interest of themselves and their posterity.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Monday, April 7. The Speaker informed the House that the bill to compensate the witnesses who attended the trial of Samuel Chase was for a third reading, on which Mr. Leib rose, and said that he had a motion to make on the subject. It was that the bill should be re-committed to a committee of the whole House. By the provisions of the bill compensation was to be made to the whole of the witnesses who attended the trial, on behalf of the accused as well as of the prosecution, and to this he never could or would consent. It was the establishment of a principle, which did not obtain in the courts of the U. S. nor be believed in the courts of the respective states, and in the case of a great culprit. He had been pronounced guilty by a great majority of the House, and a majority of the Senate had concurred in the decision, and to make this provision for the payment of his witnesses, indicated a consciousness that the decision had been unjust. To this he was not willing to subscribe. He was not disposed to libel the House by any act of this sort; for it was a libel on themselves for the members who accused, to manifest their consciousness of having acted unjustly by a provision to reward the culprit by the payment of his witnesses. If it is just then to provide in the case of Chase, we ought to travel back, and commence the business of justice in cases of innocence. It cannot be forgotten, that an insurrection was laid to have existed in the year 1794 in the western counties of Pennsylvania, and that for certain purposes this insurrection was produced. Victims were then required by certain members of the government, and among them was a member of this House [Gen. Hamilton.] He was dragged from his home to the city of Philadelphia, incarcerated, and a bill against him sent to the grand jury. It was returned ignoramus, and notwithstanding the innocence of this gentleman was thus established, he was put to an expense of between five and six hundred dollars, not a cent of which was ever refunded to him! Are we then disposed to provide for an acquitted felon, to remunerate him, to give him a premium for his inquiries, and to leave innocence unnoticed? He trusted not. He hoped the House would not dishonor itself by such an act, and he, therefore, hoped a recommitment of the bill would take place.
The motion was agreed to, and the bill recommit- ted. WEDNESDAY, April 9. Mr. J. C. Smith, from the committee of Claims, made a report on a letter of William Eaton, concluding with a resolution that the proper accounting officers be authorized and directed to settle the accounts subsisting between the U. S. and William Eaton, late Consul of the U. S. at Tunis, under the direction of the secretary of state; which resolution was agreed to, and referred to the committee of Claims to bring in a bill; who during the sitting, brought in a bill authorizing the settlement of accounts between the U. S. and William Eaton, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow. The Speaker laid before the House a letter from Joseph H. Nicholson, resigning his seat as a member of the House. Mr. Gregg from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petitions of sundry officers, and representatives of officers who served in the British army in the war which originated in the year 1755, stating the inability, in point of time, to attend to these cases during the present session, and concluding with a resolution for the indefinite postponement of the petitions, in which the House concurred. The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the secretary of the treasury, transmitting a statement of the exports of the U. S. from the 1st of October, 1804, to the 1st of October, 1805—by which it appears that the whole exports of the U. S. for that time amount to 95,566,021 Of which amount the exports of domestic growth or manufacture are, 42,987,002 And those of foreign growth or manufac- ture 53,179,019 A bill for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes was read a third time and passed. A bill in addition to an act entitled an act to regulate the grants of land, and to provide for the disposal of the lands of the U. S. south of the state of Tennessee was read a third time and passed. A bill to amend in the cases therein mentioned, the act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, was read a third time and passed. The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. VANCE in the Chair—on the bill to authorize the sale of the Tennessee to issue grants, and perfect titles to certain lands therein described; and to settle the claim to the vacant and unappropriated lands within the same. Mr. Blount moved to strike out the first section. This motion was supported by Mr. Blount; and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, Alston, G. W. Campbell, Rhea of Ten. and Pickett. Messrs. Bedinger, Blackledge and Alexander spoke against the provisions of the bill generally. The question was then taken on striking out the first section, and passed in the negative without a division. Various amendments were offered, some of which were agreed to, and others disagreed to, after considerable debate. Mr. Blackledge moved a new section declaring, that this act shall not take effect until the legislature of North Carolina shall give their assent thereto. This motion was supported by Messrs. Blount, Mason, and Alexander, and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, and G. W. Campbell; and disagreed to—Ayes 29. The committee then rose and reported the bill with sundry amendments—which the House adjourned about five o'clock. THURSDAY, April 10. On motion of Mr. Mason, Resolved, That the Speaker be requested to inform the executive of the state of Maryland of the resignation of Joseph H. Nicholson, a representative of that state. The House took into consideration the amendments of the committee of the whole to the bill authorizing
the sale of the Tennessee to issue grants, and to settle the claims to the unappropriated land within the same. Those amendments having been agreed to, Mr. Blackledge offered a new section—"That this act shall not take effect until the legislature of North Carolina shall pass an act giving their assent thereto." In support of this motion Mr. Blackledge spoke at considerable length, to show that the bill would be an infringement of the compact between the U. S. and North Carolina, without this provision. The adoption of this section was also supported by Messrs. Blount and Alexander; & opposed by Messrs. J. C. Smith and Alston. The Yeas and Nays being required on it—were Yeas 22—Nays 78. Mr. Alston then moved the following proviso: Provided nevertheless that nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to impair the provisions of the act of North Carolina ceding to the U. S. certain western lands. This motion was disagreed to—Ayes 34. When the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow. On the motion of Mr. J. Randolph the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. J. C. SMITH in the Chair—on the bill making appropriations for the support of the navy of the U. S. for the year 1806. Considerable debate arose on the several items of appropriations proposed to be made, which, together with the various motions made, we will hereafter give at full. The bill was ordered to a third reading on Saturday. On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. GREGG in the Chair—on the bill to prohibit officers of the army and navy from holding or exercising any civil office. The committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill. The House immediately considered their report. Mr. N. Williams moved that the bill should be printed. This motion was supported by Messrs. N. Williams, R. Nelson and Sloan; and opposed by Messrs. J. Clay and J. Randolph; and disagreed to—Ayes 46 Nays 52. Mr. N. Williams then moved to amend the bill by adding to it the following proviso: Provided, That this act shall not affect any officer now holding an office under the constitution or any existing law of the U. S. This amendment was supported by Messrs. N. Williams, R. Nelson and Smith; and opposed by Messrs. J. Randolph, R. Whitehill, Dawson, Jackson and Quincy. Mr. Rhea of Tennessee, opposed both the amendment and the bill. When the question was taken by Yeas and Nays on the proviso, which was negative—Yeas 38—Nays 66. And the bill ordered to a third reading to-morrow. On motion of Mr. D. R. Williams, Resolved, That the secretary of the navy be directed to lay before this House an estimate of the respective sums necessary to be appropriated for repairs of vessels, store-rent, pay of armourers, freight, and contingent expenses of the navy for the year 1806. (Debate in course.) FRIDAY, April 11. The bill to authorise the state of Tennessee to issue grants, and perfect titles to certain lands therein described; and to settle the claims to the unappropriated land within the same, was read the third time. Mr. Alston moved to recommit the bill to a committee of the whole, for the purpose of introducing an amendment, declaring that nothing contained in this act should be so construed as to impair the cession act of North Carolina. This motion was supported by Messrs. Alston and Alexander; and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, J. C. Smith, and G. W. Campbell—and disagreed to—Ayes 28. When the bill was passed—Yeas 63—Nays 28. A message was received from the President of the United States, transmitting the returns of the militia of the several states. The bill to prohibit officers of the army and navy of the United States from holding or exercising any civil office, was read a third time. We omitted in our last paper to state that the blank in this bill was so filled as to give it effect from the 3d of July next. Messrs. Stanford, Quincy, and Eppes supported, and Messrs. Gregg, Smith, Findley and Sloan, opposed the passage of the bill. The debate turned principally on the constitutionalality of adopting a principle which, it was contended, would have a retroactive effect, by compelling those persons, already appointed to both a civil and military office, to vacate one of them. The question being taken, the bill passed—Yeas 64—Nays 34. Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of conference, appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses to the act to repeal so much of any act or acts, as authorise the receipt of evidences of the public debt, in payment for lands of the United States; and for other purposes relative to the public debt—made a report. The House took up this report, which recommended to the House the receding from their amendment, to strike out that part of the original bill which authorised the appointment of an agent, with power to make purchases of the public debt by open purchase and allowing him one quarter of one per cent. on all purchases made by him. A short debate took place on receding—Messrs. J. Clay and Quincy supported; and Mr. J. C. Smith opposed receding—which was disagreed to—Ayes 35—Nays 38. When on motion of Mr. J. Randolph the House resolved to insist on their amendment. The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the secretary of the navy, transmitting, in obedience to the resolution of yesterday, an estimate of the monies necessary for repairs of vessels, store rent, pay of armourers, freight and contingent expenses. A bill making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year 1806, was read a third time—which on motion of Mr. J. C. Smith, was re-committed to a committee of the whole House. On motion of Mr. J. Clay, an item, previously struck out, for completing the marine barracks at the city of Washington, was inserted, and the blank filled with 3,500 dollars. Mr. D. R. Williams offered an amendment, so to modify the provision, which appropriates 411,950 dollars for repairs of vessels, store-rent, pay of armourers, freight, and other contingent expenses, as to separate these items, connecting with each item the sum estimated by the secretary of the navy. Messrs. D. R. Williams, Leib and Bidwell supported, and Messrs. Conrad, Dana and R. Nelson opposed this motion—which was disagreed to—Ayes 32—Nays 51. The committee then rose and reported the bill; which was afterwards passed without a division. A bill prescribing the effect in each state, of the records of judgment, and decrees of the courts of record of every other state, was read the third time. Messrs. Kelly and Rhea, of Ten. opposed it
bill passed—Yeas 67—Nays 18. A message was received from the Senate advising that they had considered the bill to authorise the erection of a bridge over the Potomac, and the bill to prohibit officers of the army and navy from holding or exercising any civil office; and had postponed the same to the first Monday of December next. A bill making a further appropriation towards completing the south wing of the capitol, in the city of Washington, having passed thro' the committee of the whole, was read a third time and passed. The sum appropriated is 40,000 dollars. The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. GREGG in the Chair—on the bill concerning the further safeguard of merchant vessels in the vicinity of the U. S. States. The first section of the bill was read as follows: SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful for the President of the U. S. whenever he shall deem it expedient, to prohibit the exercise of hostilities against merchant vessels in any of the roads, or places of anchorage, near the ports and harbors of the U. S. and also in any of the tracts of sea within the principal head lands on the coasts of the U. S. and to require all foreign armed ships, or vessels of whatever description, to abstain from seizing, annoying, or molesting, any merchant vessels, within any of the spaces and precincts aforesaid. Mr. Crowninshield moved to amend the section by extending the contemplated protection to "American citizens or other persons." Mr. Dana considered the amendment superfluous, as the section provided against molesting merchant vessels; he was of opinion that the amendment would be a molestation. Mr. Crowninshield held a different opinion as to the construction of the section—which only provided against molesting a merchant vessel. Mr. Ely expressed himself of the same opinion with Mr. Dana. After some further conversation Mr. Crowninshield withdrew his amendment, and submitted it under a new modification, in which shape it was disagreed to, under the idea that it was superfluous. On motion of Mr. Jackson the section was so amended, as to apply the provision to all vessels whatever. After some other amendments, the committee rose, and the bill as amended in committee of the whole was ordered to a third reading on Monday. The House resolved itself into committee of the whole, Mr. DAWSON in the chair—on the bill to suspend the sale of certain lands in the state of Ohio and Indiana territory. The bill suspends the sale of lands, on which instalments are due, until the first of October next. A motion of Mr. Lyon to extend the time till Feb. 1, was lost. The committee rose, and reported the bill without amendment, which was read a third time and passed. Ayes 66. The bill has passed both Houses. As was a bill making appropriations for carrying into effect a treaty between the United States and Chickasaw tribe of Indians, after undergoing a small verbal amendment. The bill respecting the claims to lands in the Indiana territory and the state of Ohio, having passed through committee of the whole, was, without any material amendment, ordered to a third reading on Monday.
Foreign Intelligence. BOSTON, April 1. FROM FRANCE. Yesterday arrived the brig Acorn, Folger, 34 days from Nantz. We have been favoured with the 'Journal du Commerce' to the 5th of February, from which we select the following small articles. Capt. Folger, confirms the report that a number of LADIES, (it was said 150) of PARIS, had been committed to the temple, charged with conspiring against the life of NAPOLEON. PARIS, Feb. 3. The Prefect of the Police has decreed that no individual shall be seen masked or disguised in the markets, streets, or public walks wearing a sword, cane, or any other weapon. The count Haugwitz minister of state of the Russian cabinet, has arrived at Paris. A colossal bust of the Emperor Bonaparte, executed in bronze, during his absence, has been placed in the Thuilleries, in the Gallery of Apol- lo. News had arrived of the entry of general MIOLLIS into Venice, on the 19th of January, taking possession in the name of the Emperor of France and King of Italy. FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Buckingham, containing 300 acres. This land lies 10 miles from Buckingham Court-House, and 9 from Warren; it is well calculated to produce 300 barrels corn and about 8000 rot. of tobacco; it has two excellent mill seats on it, having a fine bold stream, which runs through a part of it.—It is deemed unnecessary to give a further description, as those inclined to purchase will view the premises. NATHANIEL SANDERSON. Buckingham, April 18. (11p) NOTICE. THE partnership of John Butler & Co. at Cartersville, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The collection of all debts due to that concern, is committed entirely to William M'Kenzie the acting partner of William M'Kenzie & Co. and to him alone or to any one he may appoint is payment to be made. JOHN BUTLER, Wm. M'KENZIE & Co. All persons indebted to the late concern of John Butler & Co. are requested to make payment to Mr. Robert Atkinson, as he alone I have authorised to grant discharges for the same. Wm. M'KENZIE. tf. April 10. In Hanover County Court, July 30th, 1805. IN CHANCERY. Brown, Rives & Company, Plffs. against Richard Richardson, & Dudley Richardson, Dfts. THIS day came the plaintiffs by their counsel, and the defendant, Richard Richardson, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country. On the motion of the plaintiffs, it is decreed, and ordered that the defendant, Richard Richardson, do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public Newspaper, published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of this county. A Copy. Teste, THOS. POLLARD, D. C. H. C. April 18. (12m.)
Domestic Intelligence. NEW-YORK, April 8. At a meeting of the Committee of merchants held at the Tontitine Coffee House on Monday evening the 7th inst.—it was resolved that the following letter addressed to the Secretary of State, relative to the Foreign Commerce of the U. S. with the answer thereto, should be published for the information of the merchants. By order of the General Committee, THOMAS FARMER, Chairman. JOHN FERRERS, Secretary. NEW-YORK, March 11, 1806. SIR, I have the honor to address you, by direction of a committee appointed at a general meeting of merchants in this city, on the 26th December. The opinions and wishes of the Commercial interest of New-York, were expressed in their late memorial, since which, nothing has occurred to change their sentiments, or diminish their apprehensions. Sensible that foreign relations must be intricate, and believing those of the U. S. to be involved in unusual perplexity, the merchants of New-York have waited in silence, but with anxiety, the development of those measures which the wisdom of government may have devised for redress of wrongs already suffered, and protection against injuries still apprehended. Even at this late hour, altho' warranted as well by the usage of other nations as by our republican institutions, freely to ask, and confidently to expect every useful information, which can be given without embarrassing the measures of government, they would still preserve the same respectful silence, if they were not otherwise impelled by motives of irresistible force. The season approaches to commence their most important operations, dependent for success on a continuance of peace. The present stagnation of business, if protracted, would not merely diminish their profits, but must distress those of their fellow-citizens who depend on daily labor for daily bread. It must injure those also who procure, by selling the productions of their soil, articles of subsistence which habit has rendered necessary to comfortable existence. On the other hand, merchants and insurers must be ruined if their adventure on calculations essentially erroneous. The mechanics with whom they are connected must be involved in the same catastrophe. The produce of our country will then no longer find those markets which gave a spring to national industry; and thus our prosperity will vanish. Under the pressure of such cogent circumstances, the merchants of New-York hope it will not be deemed impertinent, RESPECTFULLY to solicit information on four distinct points, highly interesting, and which are now involved in dangerous obscurity. The situation on which we are placed with England, claims the first notice because of her prodigious naval power, which, it is apprehended by some, may be suddenly employed to annihilate our commerce. We wish therefore to be informed whether the injurious principles, adopted by her tribunals have been relinquished or extended:—whether the measures devised by the wisdom of government to obtain redress, compensation, and security, promise a successful result: or whether the merchants must expect more portentous events. Rumours have prevailed respecting our Relations to the opposite Belligerents, and of events tending to embroil us with them, which have alarmed the Merchants of New-York. They are desirous of knowing whether those rumours be idle and vain, or whether from transactions in the knowledge of Government it would be prudent to suspend or wholly to abandon our commerce with France and Spain. There was reason to believe that peace has been made with Tripoli, but as no ratification of a treaty has been officially published, the Merchants wish to know whether investments for the Mediterranean can be safely made, or whether they must provide against the depredations of Barbary corsairs. Finally the plunder and outrage to which commerce is exposed in the West-Indies, and even on our own coasts, render it very desirable to know whether government contemplate employing a respectable naval force to repress those predatory aggressions. I am directed by the Committee to disavow all intention, or even wish to pry into the secrets of government, or urge the disclosure of measures which it may deem useful or convenient to conceal; more especially to any thing incompatible with your official obligations. With great respect, I have the honor to remain, sir, Your most ob't humble servant, THOMAS FARMER, Chairman General Committee of Merchants. HON. JAMES MADISON, Sec'y of Department of State. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, March 31st, 1806. SIR, I have received the letter which you wrote me on the 11th inst. by the direction of the committee, appointed by a general meeting of the Merchants of New-York. The solicitude of those engaged in Foreign Commerce at the present crisis, which led to the application, could not fail to awaken the regret, that the cause of mercantile operations could not in all cases be regulated, by a more precise knowledge of Foreign occurrences; but you are doubtless sensible, that a communication of the features of that prospect, which if not multiplied and varied, with the multiplied variation incident to it, must itself become a source of miscalculation, would exceed the duty & responsibility of any government, as it would frequently do the rules of prudence, if the task were less impracticable. It is only therefore, in peculiar cases, where the existence, or the decided approach of events deeply affecting the whole, or particular classes of citizens, may be known to the government, and not sufficiently within the general means of conjecture and anticipation, that special notifications can be required, either according to expediency or usage; and it is a just subject of congratulation in this country, that such is the degree of publicity given by the ordinary vehicles of circulation, to Foreign occurrences and appearances, and such the capacity of our Mercantile fellow citizens for appreciating them, that that intelligent portion of the community is as little dependent in the United States, on the notifications of the government, as in any country whatever. Persuaded, fir, that the justness of these remarks will at once be perceived, I make no other apology for limiting the answer to your enquiries, to a general assurance of the disposition of the President, to give to every class of citizens, the proper information which it may lie with the executive to afford, and to an intimation, that whatever embarrassments or risks may be incident to particular branches of Commerce, the occasion is not of a character to justify
or define them. I have only to add, that the delay in acknowledging your letter has proceeded from other duties, pressing both as to time and importance; it was possible, also, that the interval might have produced the means of a more satisfactory answer, to particular articles of your enquiry. I have the honor to be, fir, With great respect, Your obedient servant, JAMES MADISON. THOMAS FARMER, Esq. New-York. The plan of a flotilla has failed in the Senate of the State of New-York. A Bill, has, however, passed that body, granting 20,000 dols. for heavy brass ordnance—20,000 dols. for light field pieces, and 12,000 dols. for ball and powder. This is all the state Legislature will do in the way of defence. The House of Assembly of New-York have agreed to the resolution of the Senate suspending the execution of Stephen Arnold until March, 1807. Montevideo taken by the British.—Advice is received at the island of Cuba, by a packet from Old Spain, that Montevideo on the River la Plata, is taken possession of by the British, and that their force amounted to eighteen thousand troops—the commanding officer of this expedition was not named at Cuba, when our informant received this intelligence. The ship Bingham, captain Williamson, arrived at Philadelphia on Friday from Canton.—On her outward passage, off the Cape of Good Hope, was boarded by the British ship Raisonable, of 64 guns, by which one of the Bingham's crew was impressed. On the 22nd March, in lat. 25, long. 64, the Bingham was boarded by the British frigate Cleopatra, Capt. White, by whom captain Williamson was informed that a French squadron, under the command of Admiral Ganteaume, had captured the outward bound China fleet, from England. The captain of the Cleopatra also informed captain Williamson, that he had boarded Miranda's vessel, the Leader, on her passage from New-York, detained her 24 hours, and impressed 20 of her men. Aurea. WASHINGTON, April 11. The Senate of the United States yesterday ordered the bill prohibiting the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise from Great Britain, to a third reading—Ayes 20—Nays 9. The only material alteration, we understand, made in this bill as it went from the House of Representatives, is to admit the importation of black bottles. We are advised by those who, from their position, heard the Speaker more distinctly than we did, on the point of order on Saturday, that there is an incorrectness in the statement in our last paper; and that the Speaker's decision was that the message of the President might be read—that he had in secret sitting declared his opinion that the resolution adopted directed the printing of the proceedings but that he could not undertake to put a construction on it. CHARLESTON, April 5. Accounts by the AMERICA, from Rio Pongo, confirm the reports of the arrival of a French squadron on that coast. They were stated to consist of one 74, a 50-gun ship, three frigates, and a brig; had captured the Favorite sloop of war, and a brig; were scouring the coast, and, it was supposed, would take possession of GOREE. The Arab sloop of war had failed for the Iles de Los, and it was expected would fall into their hands. The Times. MIRANDA PROSECUTION. We must inform the reader, that the following statements relative to the Miranda affair, are taken from the "United States Gazette" of Philadelphia, a paper most remarkable for its intemperate opposition to the present administration. As to Mr. Ogden's letter on the same subject, we must also observe, that its author is a most decided federalist; that if he be really conscientious in his declarations, it is far from improbable that he has been imposed upon by Miranda; and that it is scarcely possible to reconcile the imputed guilt of the administration to the avidity with which they have fought a free and public investigation of their conduct. Extract of a letter from New-York, dated April 2d, 1806. "Yesterday the circuit court of the U. S. began its sitting. Judge Patterson was unable to take his seat on the bench, through indisposition, and the court was opened by the district judge, Tallmage. As soon as the grand jury had been sworn and retired, the counsel of Mr. S. G. Ogden stated to the court, that in behalf of his bail, who had been bound for recognizance for his appearance and attendance at this time, they had brought him into court and now moved to surrender him in their discharge. This was consented to by the attorney of the district; and the surender and discharge of the bail being entered, the district attorney moved the court for the commitment of Mr. O. to the custody of the Marshal. This application was opposed by his counsel, who contended that it could not be granted unless some ground was then shown to support it; that the defendant being now in a different court from that in which his recognizance was taken, this court must act upon information then before it, without regard to what had happened elsewhere; and that it was inconsistent with the principles of liberty that any citizen should be imprisoned without knowing precisely the charge made against him. The district attorney replied, that as the original cognizance had been taken before the same judge who was then on the bench, and was therefore perfectly acquainted with all the facts, it would be absurd for him to call for new information, to govern his discretion, and that whether he would order a commitment or not was a matter merely of discretion. Of this opinion was the judge, and the commitment was ordered. Application was then made for a habeas corpus which the judge allowed, and the marshal immediately made a return thereto, stating the commitment, &c. Upon this the counsel for Mr. O. moved for his discharge, because it did not appear upon the face of the return that he was confined upon a charge of having committed any crime, but his commitment could be considered in no other light than as a general warrant, which was odious to the law and dangerous to the citizen: that the court had no power to remand him to prison unless it appeared that he was charged with a crime and upon oath. The judge replied that he knew what the prisoner was confined for, and that was cause enough to remand him, which he did: that liberty was to be sure, sweet, but the court would sit but a few days, and an imprisonment for that time would be no great hardship. Application was then made to admit Mr. O. to bail, to which the judge consented, if bail was given for appearances, &c. in 20,000 dols. The sum was objected to as excessive, but being insisted on, bail was given. Another application was then made to the court by Mr. O's counsel, the arguments on which was postponed to this day.

21 (in the same paper) details the other ground of defence, taken by Mr. Ogden, and Col. Smith. It states that depositions were offered by each, narrating the manner in which their first examination before the district judge was held. Upon these depositions, their counsel founded an application to the court to lay their hands upon the examinations which had been taken in the manner disclosed by the depositions, and prevent their being used by the district attorney in any part of a prosecution which he might institute either against Ogden or Smith.
The counsel contended that the examinations had been taken in a manner tyrannical and unjust and not warranted by any precedent; that they were extorted by threats which the judge had no right to make and would not have dared to execute; that if the parties had been allowed the benefit of counsel, which every man was entitled to, they would never have submitted to answer, and that if the judge had imprisoned them, he would have been liable not only to an action of false imprisonment, but to impeachment; that the manner in which the business had been conducted was so palpably wrong, it was vain to seek for the cause of it in ignorance; that no instance but this could be produced, where, in order to extort confession from a man under examination, he was made to change forms, as the prosecuting officer might direct, now a party and now a witness, and that it was altogether a mockery of justice disrespectful to all concerned in it.
The judge deferred giving his opinion until that morning, when he declared that the examinations and depositions were not evidence; but he would not interfere with respect to them, because he must presume the public prosecutor would do his duty. He censured the counsel of Mr. O. for the manner in which they had argued the question.
Extract of a letter from N. Y. dated April 10. "The district attorney, yesterday morning, filed general demurrers to the pleas in abatement of the defendants; they joined in demurrer, upon which he moved for leave to bring on the argument of the demurrer. The defendants asked the court to indulge them with a little time to prepare for the argument, as it was impossible for them to foresee what course the district attorney would take as to their plea, whether he would demur or take issue upon it. The district attorney opposed the application for delay, declaring that the plea was a frivolous one, filed merely for delay, and that the court would give no indulgence to the party filing it. In reply, Mr. Colden, one of the defendant's counsel, declared, that however frivolous the district attorney might consider the plea, the counsel for the defendant had full confidence in it; that the arguing of it would present to the court a question of equal importance perhaps with any that had ever been discussed in it, whether a grand jury was an arbitrary, despotic tribunal, superior to all law, or were bound in their deliberations by those rules of evidence, upon which the liberty and security of every man depended? that he entertained a hope, whenever the question should be argued, of being able to convince the court, to convince even this court, that the plea was good. The judge called upon Mr. Colden to explain what he meant by the words "even this court," which he had laid so much emphasis on—saying, that the only construction the court could put upon them was, that this court had acted in this business partially and improperly, and that it would therefore be more difficult to convince it than it would be to convince any other court. Mr. C. said that what he had said, he had said, and that if the court put improper constructions on it, he could not help it—The judge said that if he did not make some further explanation, or apologize for the expressions he had used, the court must consider him in contempt & accordingly Mr. C. declared he could make no apology, whereupon the court ordered him to be committed for contempt. While the clerk was writing the order, Mr. Colden, after consulting with his friends, rose and declared to the court, that by the words "even this court," he meant to imply, that as the judge who now presided was the same before whom the original examinations had been taken, he might be supposed to act under the influence of former impressions, and that it would therefore be more difficult to convince him than a judge who had heard nothing on the subject; and that he intended no contempt of the court. With this the judge declared himself satisfied, and annulled the order for his commitment. After some other observations on the subject of postponement, the judge granted it until afternoon and no longer. The demurrer was argued in the afternoon with great ability. The judge will give his opinion this day."
"In the afternoon the grand jury came in, and handed a paper to the court. The judge asked them if they had gone through their business, and being answered in the affirmative, thanked them for their faithful attention and dismissed them. On opening the paper, lo! it was a presentment against the judge, charging his conduct in taking the examinations in March, with being arbitrary and subversive of the first principles of law and liberty! It is said, that the judge having read the paper, did not hand it to the clerk, but kept it in his own possession, so that its contents are only known from what has come out from some of the grand jury."
The Grand Jury have found Bills against Samuel G. Ogden, Col. W. S. Smith, Capt. Wm. Armstrong, General Miranda, and Captain Thomas Lewis.
It is well known to the public, that, for some time past, a prosecution has been depending against me, touching the expedition of the ship Leander.
I am sensible that it would be improper for me to discuss the merits of that case in an extrajudicial manner, or to make suggestions, which, by any construction might be deemed to interfere with the course of justice; it is far from my intention to adopt any such measure.
On the contrary, I am, and always have been ready to submit to the laws of my country, in confidence that they will be administered upon pure and proper principles; and if my conduct shall be found to have been legally criminal, I know that I am bound to abide the legal consequences. But yet, whatever may be the event of the depending prosecution, it is a duty which I owe to my friends and myself, and which I can never lose sight of, to vindicate my motives. And if it shall appear that I have acted in good faith, that nothing has been done but with the knowledge and implied approbation of the present administration, I trust that my vindication will be complete, though political motives may have induced a change in the ideas of our rulers.
Be that as it may; as the ultimate result of the present prosecution cannot be foreseen, and the consequences of it may be productive of serious injuries in my mercantile concerns, I have determined for the present to suspend all my payments, and wait the issue with as much tranquility as may be possible.
I am governed in this decision, also, by other causes of the utmost importance, which in my mind, render this measure for the present indispensable. Any assistance that I might have required as to pecuniary matters I have been offered in the fullest extent by my friends, but I have thought it my duty under existing circumstances to decline their offers.
The inconvenience which this measure may cause to those who holding my paper, will, I confidently hope, be of but short duration, and with a view of more fully explaining to them my particular motives, and of making them acquainted with the state of my affairs, I request
which-street, on Wednesday evening the 16th instant, at 7 o'clock, when the necessary explanations shall be given. SAML. G. OGDEN. New-York, 7th March, 1806.
NEW-YORK, April 11. Yesterday the counsel for the defendant, in the case of the United States against Samuel G. Ogden, charged with being concerned in the expedition of the Leander, moved to put off the trial till the next Sittings in September, on his affidavit, that in the trial of the cause, James Madison and four other persons (naming them) were material witnesses; and that he believed that at that time he should be able to avail himself of their testimony. His hon. Judge Talmaige, this morning told them, he would grant the request, so far as to postpone the trial, but not to the time they moved for; but he meant to exercise the authority with which he was invested and would order special Sittings on the fourteenth of July; to which he would put off the cause, and no longer!!! Evening Post.
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 18th APRIL.
SPANISH AFFAIRS. Our relations to Spain are now peculiarly important, not merely from the claims which they involve, or the hostile consequences in which they may terminate, as from their being the germ of the unfortunate disunion which has prevailed among the republicans of Congress. But we must confess that these secret proceedings of Congress are not more important in themselves, than difficult to be understood. The Secret Journal (as they call it) is, to be sure, laid before the people; but the people are yet enveloped in Egyptian darkness. They see measures proposed, but they are unacquainted with the reasons. Resolutions and Bills are named, but the very basis of these measures, the messages of the executive, and the dispatches of our ministers, are carefully placed behind the curtain. Yet the people can scarcely hope to understand these proceedings, when even the members of Congress themselves do not understand each other, with all these documents spread before them. One member, for instance, assures you, that the resolution of the secret committee was intended to act offensively against Spain; another that it proposed a mere measure of defence . One is for interpreting it, to drive the Spaniards out of the contested territory; the other, to guard our established frontier against future encroachments. Mr. Alston asserts that the additional troops to be raised, were "to be placed" on the "ground between the Mississippi and the Perdido." Mr. Clay, that he had voted for them to "defend the fourth-western frontier" which "we had been invaded by Spain."
The following article from the National Intelligencer embraces the first interpretation, with the reasons which led to the measures actually adopted by Congress. The article which succeeds it, presents us with a no less interesting view, on the other side of the question.
COMMUNICATION. THE SECRET PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
The House of Representatives having now taken off the injunction of secrecy from their late confidential proceedings, it appears that they related to the Spanish territories.
With Spain we have two important points of difference, resulting from our relations with France. One is the question respecting the extent and limits of Louisiana, which was ceded to us from France by a description referring to a prior session, or reception, from Spain to France, and also to the ancient French possession of the province. From a want of geographical certainty, a dispute has arisen, with respect to the south-western boundary; and, from a similar cause, together with the relative terms of the description, there has been a difference of opinion and claim, as to the eastern extent of the cession. While the territorial limits were thus unsettled, our government has abstained from taking possession of the disputed tract of country, or changing the existing state of things. The other subject of controversy is the claim we make on Spain, for French spoliations committed within Spanish jurisdiction, previous to our treaty of settlement with France. If Spain is liable to us, France may be justly responsible to Spain. So far at least France is concerned in the dispute; and, being in an alliance offensive and defensive with Spain, it is supposed that, upon the principles of that alliance, in case of a rupture between us and Spain, take part in the war against us.
The territorial controversy not being settled, our vessels have been subjected to duties on their passage down the Mobile, and certain persons under the Spanish jurisdiction crossed the line of our acknowledged territory in a riotous pursuit of a family of the name of Kemper.
The President, after strengthening the adjacent posts, by a judicious arrangement of our troops, laid the subject before Congress for legislative consideration. Two leading measures appear to have been proposed. One was to raise such an additional standing army, as the President might deem sufficient (not exceeding 10,000 troops) "to protect the southern frontier of the United States from Spanish inroad and insult and to chastise the same." The object of this was a military expedition, offensive as well as defensive, against the Floridas. In principle, it seems to be similar to the proposition of Mr. Ross in the case of the violation of our right of deposit at New-Orleans. It was opposed as unnecessary and dangerous, leading directly to a war with Spain and with her ally, France, and to an eventual alliance with Great-Britain. A majority of the House rejected it.
The object of the other measure, which was proposed and finally adopted, was as it is expressed on the journal, "to procure a cession of the Spanish territories eastward of the river Mississippi by purchase," and by an appropriation of two millions of dollars, "to enable the President, in affecting such purchase, to secure to the United States, the most advantageous terms." It was similar to the act, which preceded the acquisition of Louisiana. Indeed the policy is the same, and the hint appears to have been taken from that case. In opposing this, the Federalists acted consistently with their opposition to that measure. The principle objection against the proposed purchase, seems to have arisen from another quarter, that France has an undue influence over Spain, and by her mediation will coerce Spain to make the cession, in order that by some secret stipulation between them the purchase money may be eventually secured by France. This has been represented to be dishonorable, and, by the aid of strong prejudices and a heated imagination has been wrought into a topic of vehement invective and declamation. It has even been pronounced a bribing of France to bully Spain. Whereas the simple truth is, that Spain being an independent power, it is as to us, both in a moral and political view, perfectly immaterial, in case of a cession, how she may think proper to dispose of her money.
Respecting the proper time for removing the injunction of secrecy, there appears to have been a difference of judgement. The constitution and the rules of the two houses have provided for confidential proceedings, whenever it may be necessary, as in cases of foreign relations. The reasons are very obvious. It is not to conceal the measures of Congress from the people of the United States, but from foreign nations, with whom we have occasion to negotiate. In the present case, the question was whether the proper
doublets willed, by a premature disclosure, to prevent the purchase. Some, who were friendly to the purchase, were of opinion that it was not necessary to keep the proceedings any longer from the public eye. Others thought the substance had, by some means or other, already been divulged, and therefore it ought to be formally published. And perhaps a wish to counteract the unfounded suggestions that the majority were afraid and ashamed to have the people know what they had been doing in secret, was not without its influence. At any rate a sufficient number of the friends of the proposed purchase joined in the vote to give a majority. And the journal is now before the public. What effect its publication may have upon the negotiation and what will be the final issue of the measure, must be left to be decided by the event. In the mean time, it is confidently believed, an intelligent public, notwithstanding any efforts to mislead them, will be satisfied, that the object of this pacific policy is highly beneficial and important. Let us now reverse the medal.
Extra of a letter to the Editor, from a member of Congress. H. of R. April 11, 1806.
You will observe, in the National Intelligencer of this day, a "communication" on the subject of "the secret proceedings of Congress" laid by the editor of that paper, to have been written by a member of this House. Many of these statements are extremely uncaudal, false, and absolutely false. There was no intention expressed, or (tis believed) entertained by any person on this floor of invading the possessions of Spain, of acting offensively against her. In the case of the obstructed navigation of the Mississippi, three years ago, negotiation had not been tried; the misconduct of the Spanish officer at New Orleans, was then deemed and expressed by this government to be unauthorized by the court of Madrid.—Here it was avowed: the fair experiment of negotiation had been tried and disgracefully failed; every proposition for accommodation being inflexibly rejected.—Spain was collecting troops at the Havannah and pouring them into Pensacola; she was also assembling forces on the eastern frontier of New-Mexico. (The secretary of war's letter to the secret committee.) The battle of Trafalgar recalled Spain to the defence of her own W. Indian possessions; forbade the weakening of the Havannah, and effectually stopped all offensive operations on her part.
The conduct which France might find herself compelled to take in consequence of her 'compacts' with Spain, was not the question under consideration. It was that France was the instigator and fomentor of the mischief, that she threw every difficulty in the way of a territorial adjustment of differences between the U. States and Spain, a mode of accommodation mutually advantageous and convenient to the parties, in order to compel them into a monied accommodation, suitable to neither, for her especial benefit. It is well understood that the money was for her.
These statements will hereafter be fully substantiated.—Let not a false gloss and coloring be given to national proceedings. Let not the press, which should furnish the daily bread of free governments, vend only poisons for their destruction.
This letter, tho' pithy, is uncommonly pregnant with information, and speaking as it does from official documents, it is entitled to the most respectful consideration. It contains some facts which are not yet generally known—That negotiation has already been tried by our government:
That this negotiation had disgracefully failed: That it had embraced different propositions for accommodation:
And that every one had been inflexibly rejected. It does not appear from the words of this letter, whether our own executive had itself come forward with the proposition to purchase the Floridas, or whether this proposition had come originally from Spain. Nor does it appear, at what time this proposition by whatsoever nation first made, whether by Spain or the United States, was communicated to Congress; whether before or after the report of the secret committee was made. From Mr. Randolph's speech on the 5th of April, it would seem that no such idea was advanced in the President's message of the 6th of December, and that of course the report of the secret committee was made up, without any official means of deciding whether such a proposition for accommodation would be attended with success. It is still too secret, at what time France made that "threat of hostility" which Mr. Clay alluded to on the 5th of April, on what occasion it was made, and in what manner it was intended, to bring about a monied accommodation for the special benefit of France. But from this letter too it appears:
That the money was intended for her: And that Spain was collecting troops at the Havannah, and on the Eastern Frontier of New Mexico, either to accelerate the period of this monied accommodation by holding out the show of hostility, or to prevent our own troops from occupying the contested territory.
The battle of Trafalgar dissipated this rising form. So far at least the writer of this letter.
With these imperfect explanations, we may reduce our relations with Spain to a very simple case:
Spain and France are two nations, who ought to be , but are not , independent of each other. The history of Europe, for the last six years, proves that Spain is scarcely more than the vassal of France. It was owing to this domineering influence, that Bonaparte obtained Louisiana for a petty indemnity in the North of Italy. It is owing to this, that Spain has been impressed into the two last wars of France, without a single object in view; that her ships have been beaten at Trafalgar and her Peruvian treasures dissipated. It is owing to this, that the cabinet of Madrid has been literally transferred to Paris; her interests in the old and new world there adjusted; & Bonaparte the real ruler of the ruler of Spain. There is in fact "no Spain;" by a convulsive force, not inferior to an earthquake, Bonaparte has sunk the Pyrenees to the level of France. It may be presumed under those circumstances that Spain will enter into no accommodation, which may not be pleasing to France; tho' the very money which we give her for Florida, will pass into the French Treasury. But we cannot be certain that such will be its destination. We are willing to compliment Spain by pursuing the usual forms of negotiation; we will treat her as far as she will let us, like an independent nation; but is it our fault that she casts away this independent station, to become the mere broker of France? Is it any thing to us, whether the money that we pay her, goes into her own coffers, or crosses the Pyrenees? According to this principle, we must remain in eternal risk of a war with Spain; willing as we are to give her the worth of her property, we must not even purchase it, however valuable to ourselves, as territory or as frontier; because we ridiculously choose to respect a nation more than the respects herself: we must wait until the monarch of Madrid shall choose to rise from his trance, recall his cabinet home, build up once more his political Pyrenees; or till Bonaparte shall lose the sceptre of France.
spirit, which would not take the smallest advantage of the distresses of Spain. But there is no man that we know of, whose chivalrous spirit would in such a case carry him farther than John Randolph; no man who would think it inexcusably from any thing that bears the semblance of dishonor. And to this, we are prompted to attribute much of the opposition that he has made to a monied accommodation with Spain.—But it is this very enthusiasm, which has here milled him. "To excite France by money, to bully Spain out of her property" Surely this is not the course we are pursuing. We would give territory for territory. Spain or rather France, who governs her, will not consent to it. We will then buy her territory. We will give her what it is worth; what may glut even the "lustful appetite" of France. Can this be called bribing of a bully? It is essential to our own interests to come to an amicable adjustment with Spain; if Spain is in that degraded state of pupilage, that she will do nothing, but what is acceptable to France; if France compels her to ask money and we are willing to give her the full value of her possessions; where let us demand, is this "base prostration of our national character?" Must we wait in a still higher tone of chivalrous enthusiasm, until France has made her peace with England, liberated her ships and troops from European warfare, & the shall come forward to negotiate with us in the full display of all her power? On these grounds we see no reasonable objection to appropriating money for the purchase of the Floridas. As to the other measure, proposed by the secret committee, the raising of additional troops, it might have been advisable at the time , when they made their report; but the battle of Trafalgar removed its strongest recommendation. There was no necessity to increase our troops, when Spain could not increase her own.
MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.
Some doubt has been entertained of Miranda's connection with the British government, from the circumstance of his not having exhibited his British passports to the Captain of the Cleopatra, altho' he detained him 24 hours and impressed 20 of his men. But this argument, however specious, is not altogether satisfactory, as it is easy to conceive that Miranda might have obtained permission to rendezvous at Trinidad, without having received his passports from the government; or that prudential motives might have forbidden him to exhibit his passports to the commander of the Cleopatra. If the following statement from the Charleston Courier, be true, there can however be little doubt of the existence of such passports:
Captain PURVIS, from Havannah, informs us that intelligence had reached that place the day before he failed, of the expedition under General MIRANDA, having left New-York; and had excited some apprehensions among the Americans. An embargo was talked of, and a 74 gun ship was ready for sea, having her sails bent. Intelligence had also been received, of the ship Leander's having been twice boarded by British cruisers—the first time in the Mona passage, when they stated that they were bound to St. Domingo, and were suffered to pass. The second time she was boarded, they made the same statement, but from the latitude in which she was, it was evident, that was not her destination, and the British commander proposed sending her into port, when the Captain of the Leander produced his passports from the British government, and was suffered to proceed.
The following are the latest accounts received of Miranda's expedition. His recruitings and equipments at Jaquemel evidently bespeak the execution of some signal design. But what that design really is, it is impossible to divine from the mysterious tenor of his character, the unsettled state of the South American and West India colonies, & the gloom in which this expedition has been wrapt up. A few scattered rays, indeed, have seemed to burst from his agents in this country; but how are we to be assured, that even these agents may not have been the dupes of his superior ingenuity, or that their communications may not have been intended as so many lures, to turn us from the true object of his design? For aught that we can certainly know, Miranda may either be the ally of England or of France; he may design either to overturn or to restore a colonial government; aided by English resources, he may be bending his steps to Caracas, or he may be plotting with the cabinet of France, to overturn the empire of Hayti. Every thing about him is uncertain; but the probability at present is, that he intends to make an attempt upon Caracas, encouraged if not aided by England; his object, the revolution of that country; and her reward, to consist in the acquisition of commercial privileges.
Charles-ton, April 5. This morning arrived, and fired a salute, the ship Neptune, Taylor, of Philadelphia, fifteen days from Port-au-Prince. The Neptune mounts 16 guns, and 65 men, and has on board a cargo of 700,000 weight of coffee. Accounts by this arrival state, that the ship LEANDER , captain LEWIS, with General MIRANDA, was at Jaquemel. Capt. Lewis and Mr. SMITH, had arrived at Port-au-Prince, where they were raising recruits. The ship EMPEROR , of New-York, failed a few days before the Neptune—the cleared out for Louisiana; but it was believed she was destined to join the Leander at Jaquemel. The object of the expedition was not publicly known.
The Charleston "City Gazette" gives the following additional facts: A number of Americans that were at Jaquemel, went on board as volunteers. It is certain that this expedition is intended for the Caracs: those engaged in it made no doubt of their success, as they were assured they would be received with great joy by the colonists there, who were stated to be ready for a revolution. The Leander had one hundred & eighty men on board; these and those who went from Port-au-Prince, it was supposed would make a force of about two hundred and fifty men, that could be spared from the ships to make a landing. It was said that the Leander had great quantities of arms, ammunition, and clothing, on board. Many commissions, were given to Americans, at Port-au-Prince. A Mr. Kirkland, from Boston, was appointed a colonel. A number of articles, such as clothing, faddies, &c. was purchased at Port-au-Prince.
We are authorised to state, that Dr. John H. Foushee, is a Candidate, for the Congressional District of Henrico, Hanover, New-Kent and Charles-City, at the next Election.
Delegates to the ensuing General Assembly. Spotsylvania—Hugh T. Mercer, John Minor. Fredericksburg—James Singleton, *Strother G. Settle. Rockbridge—Andrew Alexander, Joseph Grigsby. Prince Ann—E. H. Moseley, L. Cornick. Nottoway—Dr. Jones, Peter Lampkin. Suffolk—George Dillard, John Jarratt. Prince George—Benj. Harrison, C. B. Harrison. Caroline—Daniel Coleman, Richard Hawes. Charlotte—*Williamson Price, Joseph Wyatt. Albemarle—Hugh Nelson, *Walter Leahe. Stafford—John Moncure, John T. Brooke. New Members. Newport News—John H. Purdie, *James Johnson.
WANTS A SITUATION. A YOUNG MAN, who is well versed in accounts of every kind; who would with to be employed either by a merchant as a Book-keeper, or by any gentleman having a family to educate, as a private Tutor: In the latter capacity, he would only undertake to teach Reading, Writing, the English Language Grammatical, Arithmetic, & Book-keeping. Unexceptionable testimonials of his character can be produced. Any person desirous of engaging him may receive further information by addressing a line to A. Z. and leaving it with the Editor of the Enquirer. April 18. (2aw4w)
BOTTLED PORTER. THE subscriber has on hand, and intends keeping, a constant supply of Philadelphia BOTTLED PORTER, of the best quality. Purchasers may have it put up to be fit for use at any time required. D. J. BURR. Second door above the Eagle-Tavern. April 18. 6t.
THE subscriber, is particularly requested by Messrs. Abbotts and Sheward (successors to Ives) to make known to the citizens of Richmond, and the public generally, that they mean to keep him supplied from time to time with sufficient quantities of PORTER & BEER from their Brewery, to answer the consumption of Richmond and the country trading therewith. The subscriber can say with confidence, that judging from the sample heretofore received, that both the PORTER & BEER is of superior quality, and will be sold as low as it can be had in Philadelphia. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to. DANIEL TRIPLETT. April 18. ep 8w.
THE Holders of PRIZES in the First Class of the William & Mary Lottery, are informed, that every exertion is making, to obtain payment for the Tickets sold on credit; which those thus indebted, are again apprized, will become due on the 15th present; and are earnestly entreated to make immediate remittances to the subscriber. So soon as funds sufficient to discharge such claims, or the major part of them, are on hand, notice will be duly given. In the mean while, those inclined to receive bonds, or notes in payment, may on application have their claims immediately satisfied. The TICKETS for the 2nd class are preparing; and will be shortly ready for delivery by RO. GREENHOW. Agent and Treasurer. April 18. 4w.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Archibald M'Call, of the town of Tappahannock, and county of Essex, to Archibald Dick and David Buchanan, bearing date the 25th day of May, 1789, for funds, par- ticipate therein mentioned; will be sold in the said town of Tappahannock, on the 27th day of June next,
THREE LOTS, known in the plan of the said town by No. 1, 2, and 73, whereon the said M'Call at present resides; on these lots are very valuable improvements, consisting of a Dwelling House two story high, with three rooms and a passage below, and three rooms above stairs, three rooms in the cellar, with a fire place in every room, and several out-houses, consisting of a Kitchen, Smoke-house, Stable, &c. all of which are pleasantly situated on the river bank, and command an extensive view of the river above and below. A few articles of household furniture will be sold together with those lots and houses, &c.
Will be sold on the same day, on the premises, A TRACT OF LAND, the property of said M'Call, situate in the county aforesaid, on Hollins's creek, adjoining the said town of Tappahannock, containing by estimation, five hundred and two acres, be the same more or less, together with the water grit mill adjoining, which is at present out of repair, but may be rendered very valuable at a small expense, being one of the most valuable and convenient mill sites in all that part of the country, having a large & convenient mill-house two story high, built of stone, brick and wood, calculated for manufacturing on an extensive plan, situate on a never-failing stream, within one mile of tide water; belonging to this mill are two very convenient houses for the accommodation of a miller, cooper, &c. This tract of land is generally of good quality, lies well and is well timbered, Will likewise be sold on the 28th day of the same month, (June) at John Miller's Tavern, in the said county of Essex.
A TRACT OF LAND, the property of said M'Call, situate near said Miller's Tavern, adjoining the lands of Thomas Allen and Joseph Man, containing by estimation, one hundred and seven acres, be the same more or less, being the land the said M'Call purchased of Richard Jeffries. This is good farming land, lies well and is well timbered.—Twelve months credit will be given, upon the purchaser or purchasers giving bond, and in every case a Deed of Trust on the property will be required to secure the purchase money, by GEORGE POTTIE, and CHARLES THOMPSON, Attorneys in fact for the creditors of Arch. M'Call. Louisa, April 18. (tdf)p
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to the subscribers, by Doctor James Warrall and Rebecca his wife, bearing date the 22nd of June 1805, to secure the payment of a purchase made of Wilshire M. Lewis, executor of Francis Lewis, deceased—
Will be sold on the premises, on Friday the 9th of May next, one TRACT OF LAND, conveyed in said trust, lying in the County of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond, and containing four hundred and ninety-three acres more or less, together with one negro man Austin and one negro woman Rachel, two boy Horses, three mules, Cows, three Heifers and one Waggon and Gear; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £ 1515 19s. 6d. current money of Virginia, due the said Wilshire M. Lewis, executor of Francis Lewis deceased, together with expenses attending the execution of said trust, in the following payments as expressed in said Deed of Trust, viz. One moiety thereof for ready money with interest on the amount of said purchase £ 1515 19s. 6d. from the 21st day of February 1804 to the 21st Feb. 1806, except 550 dollars which has already been paid, and the residue payable in two years from the 21st February last 1806, with interest thereon from the aforesaid 21st February 1806, payable the said interest annually. A Deed of Trust on the property will be required.
PROSSER & MONCURE, V. Mies. At the same time and place will be sold, the remainder of the stock and plantation utensils on said farm on a credit of 6 months, for all sums above ten dollars, with bond & approved security. Also will be hired, the time of three likely Negroes until Christmas next. April 18. tdf.
MARSHAL'S SALE.
TO BE SOLD, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States, for the 5th circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards plf. and David Ross & others defendants, in order to raise the sum of 11450 dols. 94 cts. due & payable the 1st day of January last, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt called Fort-Lewis. The sale will be made on the premises on the 5th day of June next. BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for, JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. April 18. tdf.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.

FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. COPY. Thursday, September 26, 1805. COURT OF ADMIRALTY, Dofier Commrs. DISPATCH, BERNERS, Master. Before the Right Honorable Sir William Scott. SENTENCE. Court.—This case is of very considerable importance in point of the value of property, and in point of the extent of principles which it might involve. It is an American ship going from Amsterdam where she had delivered a cargo from Canton, and was going back again with a cargo taken in at Holland for the purpose of being disposed of at Canton, there another cargo was to be put on board and from the general papers she appeared to be destined again for Amsterdam. There is a sort of information that she was to come to Embden and a market, or rather to express more accurately, that the bills of lading were to be filled up for Embden and a market, but the general tenor of the papers indicate an intention that the return voyage should be to Amsterdam—I may construe the expressions too narrowly. The first question is with respect to the property. I cannot say I have seen anything in these letters that tends to shake the title of property. In this case there is very fair proof of its being the property of these persons in America. It is very possible that the supercargo (who undoubtedly is a young man) may have been open to the addresses of persons in Holland who may be in a state of distress, but I cannot possibly take it against the mass of evidence here furnished. As to what has been said with respect to advances by persons in Holland it is nothing more than what is common, without which commerce could not be carried on. They are advances which are not to give the persons any interest in the goods, they are merely mercantile advances, and are not to be considered as carrying any thing disadvantageous to the title of the property. I think it would be vexatious if I was to direct further proof in regard to that circumstance. If the papers are all fair, if there is nothing that arises in the transaction which points to other interests, the court looks no further, and therefore I shall dismiss that part of the case as sufficiently proved to the satisfaction of the court. The second question is, as to the national character of the persons who come here as supercargoes. I think it is not unreasonable to enquire whether those persons have left Holland or are still remaining there superintending the cargoes which they have imported; for the character of a supercargo is easily im- and changed for that of a merchant—they might establish a domicile there, and carry on a trade in that sort of way which a belligerent country does not authorize—whether these supercargoes are staying there in the prosecution of their former adventures or for the purpose of a general trading to an indefinite extent. I understand that these parties are now in England, and if that is known to the parties on the other side; their affidavits will not be necessary. The case being clear of these two matters of fact, the title of property, and the character of those persons in some degree, The third question is, as to the legality of the trade which is carried on in this case and in many instances of neutral ships; a trade from Amsterdam to Canton in China, and from Canton in China to Amsterdam. And it is made a question whether this is a trade which a neutral can legally engage in? Certainly it is a case extremely distinguishable from Mr. de Konnick's which has been alluded to. In that case Mr. de Konnick had entered into a contract with the Dutch East India company, in which it was avowed that these goods could not be imported by Dutchmen themselves with security, because they were reduced to such distress by the prevalence of the British arms in that part of the world. The contract held that it was animus for the protection of the commerce of the enemy—that case therefore is very distinguishable from this, for there the fact was avowed on both sides. In the present case it is said, that this is a trade arising entirely from the pressure of the war—I am not prepared to say the papers do support that assertion. The circumstances alluded to of a certain commission and advantage are no more than what might have occurred in time of peace, and the matter of fact in this case is not before the court in such a form as to apply it with any harshness. The court saw in a variety of cases last war the East India trade of Holland subject to much variation—it continued some time in the Dutch East India company, that went to ruin and it fell into other hands, and it did appear at the conclusion of the war, advice was given by Mr. de Konnick in one of his letters respecting whether the trade which had continued open during the peace or not, he recommended if it continued open it should continue open only to the Danes, but how far that advice was adopted I have nothing to satisfy one way or the other; from the number of vessels engaged it appears it was open to a great extent. The present was at no time so confined as the trade to Batavia, the Americans have as great a right to go to Canton as to any port in the war, it rests entirely with the Chinese, the Americans have a right to go to Canton and trade with the merchants there, whether they have factories there or not, therefore it does not distinguish the present case to its disadvantage from that of trading to the Dutch East India settlements properly so called, but I cannot go the length of saying that there may not be something in the trade as it now exists which may require more elucidation, and when I see there are a great number of cases which may probably occur, and looking to the magnitude of the present concern, I think I am consulting the interest of both countries in requiring further information respecting that trade. It is a trade which is perfectly legal and open it is very fit that American ships should not be interrupted in their commerce. It should turn out that it is a trade which does improperly interfere with the just rights of this country as a belligerent, there it is necessary that commerce of this nature should be subject to any consequences which captors have a right to inflict upon it. Under the various changes it has undergone and the imperfect information which this case furnishes, I shall allow further proof to be given with respect to the general nature of the trade between Amsterdam and Canton. N. B. The captors in this case gave up the ship without bail and no further prosecution carried on. During the late peace, the Dutch East India company allowed neutrals, as per several contracts that were made, to go from Amsterdam to Canton and to return to Amsterdam. COPY. PERSEVERANCE, BLACKSTON, Master. This ship failed under American colours, and was taken the 7th Dec. 1805, when on a voyage from Wampoa near Canton, in China, to Newcastle, in North America and Embden with a cargo consisting of tea, figs, and mankeens, by the private ships of war, Lion, Wm. Bell, commander, and Diana, Wm. White, commander, and brought to Portsmouth. 1805, Dec. 23. The captor's proctor brought in the ship's papers and preparatory examinations, and prayed the usual monition against the ship and cargo. 27. A claim was given of Thomas Baring for the ship and part of the cargo specified in the said claim, as the property of Ralph Peters, of Philadelphia, merchant. 1805, Jan. 17. A further claim was given of Thomas Baring, for the goods specified in the schedule, annexed to the said claim the whole as the property of American subjects. The cause came on for hearing on the 23 and 24 January. When the judge admitted the claims, and pronounced the ship and cargo to belong as claimed & decreed the same to be restored to the claimant, for the use of the owners and proprietors thereof, reserv-
From the great length of the papers the cause occupied much time in the discussion, and the case of the captors was principally supported from the cargo being consigned to Messrs. Hope and Co. of Amsterdam, who were previously apprised of the shipment, and other circumstances relative thereto, but the court thought this fully explained by the evidence. He held that this circumstance and the master or supercargo not having in the first instance delivered up all the papers justified the captors in their original seizure and examination, but doubted whether it did not in their subsequent detention and bringing the case to an hearing before the court, and therefore reserved the question of damages arising from detention. Upon this point judgment has not yet been delivered. DOCTORS COMMONS, Feb. 3, 1806.
War Department, March 1, 1806. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1806, until the 30th day of September 1807, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude. Second, At South-West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river, and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Mafiac, New-Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natches, and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river. Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river, and south of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort Mafiac except. Fifth, At New Orleans, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Oacheta, Natchitoches, Appellefous, Atakapa, Fort Stoudert, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington on the Mississippi river, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas. Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January 1807, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states hereafter mentioned, viz. Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation. Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of North and South Carolina. Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Virginia. Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia. Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the mountains, and within the states of New Jersey and Delaware. Eleventh, At Pittsburgh, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the mountains. Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of New-York Niagara and its dependencies except. Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont. Fourteenth, At Fort Independence (Boston harbor) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, except. Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine. Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armorers and other persons employed in the United States' armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1807 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive. A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eight ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the U. States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance; of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of losing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the U. States shall be paid by the U. S. at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the U. S. of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be
ordered, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. March 14. (Eptl. AM.) JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the public that he has lately established a CABINET SHOP in the city of Richmond, on the Cross-street leading up from Professer & Moncure's Vendue-store, and near the Fire Insurance Office; where he intends manufacturing all kinds of Cabinet Ware in the most modern style; he flatters himself that those who may favour him with their commands, will find his work equal to any made in the state, as he has provided himself with the best of materials. He will sell his furniture low for prompt payment only, as his situation will not admit of giving a credit. A few Windsor chairs on hand, well made, which will be sold uncommonly low for cash. January 30. tf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 28. tf.
IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN. On the 29th day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county, THE STUD, of the late col. John Hoomes, consisting of imported and country bred Stallions, Brood Mares, and their produce, for several years past—total about one hundred head. This is certainly the most numerous, and probably the best selected Stud, ever before offered at public auction in this country; as it is well known, that the late owner, spared neither money or exertion, in procuring both at home and abroad such stock as appeared most certain to insure him success, as a breeder. To gentlemen who may feel a disposition to engage immediately in the sports of the turf, several fine three and four year olds could be highly recommended, for size, blood and figure. Should any of the Stud horses be farmed out for the approaching spring, the sale of stock, will be postponed, until the expiration of the season. The other stock will be sold without reserve. The terms of sale will be one half of the purchase money payable in six and the other at 12 months, to be secured by bond, with approved securities, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A considerable discount will be made for cash. Gentlemen in the neighboring states are hereby assured, that the sale shall positively take place on the day above stated. A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c. JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Bowling Green, January 28. (tds.)
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.]
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. To be sold to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 1st day of May next, in the town of Lynchburg, and county of Campbell. THAT large and commodious TAVERN and unimproved piece of ground, adjoining thereto; situated in the centre of said town and on the main street at the corner leading to the jail and court house, and not more than thirty yards from the latter, opposite Lynch's Ware-House and the street leading from the ferry landing. The TAVERN contains four rooms and a bar on the first floor, including two very large rooms suitable for a ball or dining room; the second floor contains six rooms suitable for lodging rooms, with an excellent garret. This TAVERN has a portico the full length of the house, also a good dry cellar and a well opposite the door, together with a kitchen, smoke-house and stable with twenty-two stalls therein. The unimproved piece of ground contains 144 feet on the main street to Davis's Lot and a hundred feet on the middle street a Lot and a half which is called the Town Lot, including the half Lot the stable stands on. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, or say more as to the advantages arising from so central and eligible a stand for a TAVERN and store houses, as it is presumed no person would be inclined to purchase the same without viewing the said property; there being no doubt they will be better satisfied after seeing the convenient situation than any information they could get from this advertisement. The terms are one third of the purchase money paid down, one third 25th Dec. following and the remaining one third 25th Dec. 1807, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. For further information apply to William Rose of Richmond or the subscriber living near Lynchburg. SAMUEL SCOTT, (tf.) February 11.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollock & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward court-house, on Monday the 19th day of May next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian, from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 29th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. SAMUEL W. VENABLE, } Trustees. PETER JOHNSTON, } Prince Edward, March 21. tf.
TO BE RENTED, Till the 1st of January next, either with or without the office, THE HOUSE on Shockoe Hill in which the subscriber lately resided. MERRIWETHER JONES, February 4. tf. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Samuel Gresham, dec'd. of King and Queen county, are requested to exhibit them immediately, duly authenticated, in order that payment may be made. Those indebted to the estate are desired to make immediate payment to JOHN & SAMUEL GRESHAM, Executors of Samuel Gresham, dec'd. April 11. f3tp
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Charles Sampson, dec'd. are requested to bring them in well authenticated before the 20th of June next—and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment. ROB. & RICHARD SAMPSON, Adm'rs. April 11. f3wp TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, a Negro LAD about 22 years of age, about 5 feet ten inches high, with very thick lips, and very black; had on a checked Virginia cloth short coat and waistcoat, his pantaloons of plain purple, the same manufactured. Any person who will deliver the said lad to me in Powhatan, shall receive the above reward. ISHAM RANDOLPH. April 11. f3w
IN AN INJUNCTION IN CHANCERY. William Thomas, Plaintiff. Against Moses Walker, Defendant. THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, That the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and postmaster the front door of the Court-house of this county. A Copy. Teste, JOHN BARKSDALE, D. C. H. C. April 8. fump
REMOVAL. DOCTOR WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the stores of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil M'Coull, where, in addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of MEDICINES, PAINTS, &c. The whole of which he offers for sale at reduced prices. Orders from Physicians, Merchants and others, will be promptly attended to and carefully executed. It is his intention to devote much personal attention to his shop, and to sell such Medicines as he uses in his practice only. Families can have proper directions to accompany such articles as they buy of him. Among a great variety, he begs leave to enumerate— Peruvian Bark, Raritan's Bitters, Falap, Calomel, Stoughton's Bitters, Rububarb, Scammon, Turlington's Balsam, Magnesia, Puigent Smelling Salts, Polypodium, Manna, Salts, Rose Water, Camphor, Tooth Powder, Spanish Filix, Tooth Picks, Digitalis, Pink Root, Greenbrier's Tincture, Opium, Imperial Waste for cleaning leather, Arrow Root, ALSO, Essential Salt of Lemons, Anderson's Pills, Lavender water, Batman's Drops, Rat Powder, British Oil, Fine polishing Copal Varnish, Balsam of Honey, White Varnish, Cling's Worm Lozenges, Black do. Hamilton's do. do. Japan do. Churches Cough Drops, White Lead, Corn Plaster, Linseed Oil, Dalby's Carminative, Spirits of Turpentine, Daffey's Elixir, Mace, Cloves, Essence Peppermint, Turmeric, Ginger, Essence Spruce, Long Pepper, Essence Mustard, Indigo, Copperas, Gorland's Lotion, Godfrey's Cordial, Legwood, Fufick, Havem Oil, Madder, Gold Leaf, Hungarian Water, Silver Leaf, James's Powders, Windfar Soap, Jesuit Drops, Wash Balls, Uva Ursi, Camel Hair Pencils, Peppermint Lozenges, Reeves's Water Colours, Lip Salve, Hair Powder, Liquid True Blue, Powder Puffs, Siccative Opiodeldoc, Ichb Ointment. Orange Flower Water. ALSO—A small supply of Medical Books for sale. February 4. 3f
FOR SALE, BY the subscriber, BURR MILL STONES of different sizes, from 3 feet 16 inches to 6 feet diameter. About ten thousand BURR BLOCKS, that have just came to hand, and are of good quality. The subscriber also constantly keeps on hand a large and good assortment of BOLTING CLOTHS of the best quality, which he has had purchased at the manufactory with cash, that he offers for sale for cash, or good paper, on as good terms as any that are sold in the United States. ISAAC M'PHERSON Apply to M. & B. Myers, Richmond, for particulars. Baltimore, March 28. 1aw 6w.
NEW-MARKET ESTATE—FOR SALE. WITH the consent of the surviving trustee in a deed executed by me for the benefit of the late John M'Rae, and dated on the 11th day of October, 1797, will be offered for sale, on the second day of the ensuing Spring Races, that beautiful and highly valuable tract, known by the name of NEW-MARKET, on a credit of one, two and three years from the day of sale. This property is so extensively known as being the most profitable race course in the state, and for its other numerous advantages, that it is deemed unnecessary to enumerate them. Between this and the day on which the above property is advertised, I will treat with a private purchaser and give a more extensive credit, if the price and terms encourage me to do so. R. BATE. March 18. tf.
IN CHANCERY. Louisa county January court, 1806. Francis Ford, Plaintiff. Against James Hendrake and John Hendrake, Defendants. THE defendant James Hendrake, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered and decreed by the court, that he appear here on the second Monday in May next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for eight weeks successively, & published at the front door of this court-house on some court day. A Copy, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. L. C. February 21. F2m.
JUST PUBLISHED, By Jacob Johnston, and for sale at his Book-Store, a few doors below the Market, Richmond: BROOKE'S GENERAL GAZETTEER IMPROVED; or a New and Compendious GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY: containing a description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, towns, Ports, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Capes, &c. in the KNOWN WORLD. With the Government, Customs, Manners, and Religion of the Inhabitants; the Extent, Boundaries and Natural Productions of each country; the trade, Manufactures, and Curiosities of the Cities and towns, their Longitude, Latitude, Bearings and Distances in English Miles, from remarkable places; and the various Events by which they have been distinguished. Including a Detail of the Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Market-towns and Principal Villages, in Great-Britain and Ireland: together with a succinct account of, at least, seven hundred Cities, towns and Villages in the United States, more than has appeared in any preceding Edition of the same work: in which the numerous mistakes and deficiencies of European Gazetteers, respecting this country, are corrected and supplied.—Illustrated by Eight Maps, nearly executed. April 8. tf
THE ABOVE WORK may likewise be had at the Enquirer Book-Store. THE subscriber has extended his practice to the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Williamsburg district. PATRICK HENDREN, Attorney at Law. Shirley, Charles City, March 7. (1aw 3m.)
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us by Heth I. Miller, on the 21st day of November, 1804, for the purpose of securing the punctual payment of a debt, or debts due to William Johnson; will be exposed to sale to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Samuel Woodson's Tavern, at Goochland court-house, on Saturday the 19th day of April next: The tract of land, whereon the said Miller at present resides, lying on the little Bird-Creek, in the county of Goochland, and containing by survey 338 1-3 acres, be the same more or less, or so much of said tract, as shall be sufficient to discharge a bond for £281: 6: 8, payable the 30th day of this month, assigned by said Johnson, to Frederick Harris, together with interest and whatever cost may accrue in consequence of the aforesaid roll, or sale. GEORGE TOLLE, } Trustees. Wm. TOLER, } (tdp.) April 4.
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND, MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot—C—round the Calf—B—the pitch of ditto—D—round the heel and instep—E—round the instep—G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. eptf
LAND, Positively for sale by the subscriber, ONE thousand acres, formerly known by the name of David Irwin's Quarter, on Otter river, in this county, adjoining the Land whereon the subscriber lives, where there is a merchant mill that makes as good flour as any in America; not more than twenty two miles from the flourishing town of Lynchburg, where there is a good market for all kinds of produce. On this tract there is as much cleared land as is sufficient to work seven or eight hands to advantage, consisting of two fields of first rate river Low Ground and three of High Land, all in good order for cropping, the balance is in woods, a great part of which is heavily timbered, and a great quantity is good tobacco land; there is also on this tract abundance of the best spring water in every field, a good lime-stone quarry the quantity inexhaustible, also an overseer's house, together with other necessary houses for plantation business. The Land is well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Wheat, Cotton, Corn, Rye, Oats and Flax; the situation is very healthy, and in a good neighborhood, attached to which is a very good range for all sorts of stock. The purchaser may be accommodated with every kind of stock, grain and plantation utensils, and possession given next Christmas, or sooner if required. Credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money at three equal annual payments, the other third will be required in hand. Tobacco, Bank stock, public securities or negroes will be received in payment. ROBERT SCOTT. Campbell, February 1. Sm. N. B. The above land may be divided into two plantations if required. In the absence of the subscriber the Overseer will shew the premises. R. S.
AT a meeting of the shareholders in the CHINESE SNAKE-STONE, held agreeably to notice, at the house of Tuntail Banks, Esq. in the Town of Tappahannock, on Tuesday the 18th day of March, 1806, the necessary rules and regulations for the management thereof, were adopted; by which it was determined that the Stone should be permanently fixed in the aforesaid Town, and for the present, placed in the hands of Dr. Austin Brockenbrough, under whose direction it will be administered on the following conditions: Each shareholder shall be entitled to the use thereof, for himself and all his family, free of charge for application; and every person applying, who is not a shareholder, shall pay at the following rate, viz: eight dollars for the necessary application to the first wound, and two dollars for the necessary application to each other wound; except to the poor, to whom it shall be administered gratis. A general list of the shareholders, and the rules and regulations, are left in the hands of Doctor Brockenbrough, for the information of all concerned. JOHN P. LEE, Clerk. Doctor Brockenbrough requires those coming from a distance, who mean to apply for the use of the Stone gratis, to provide themselves with a certificate of their situation from a magistrate or some respectable neighbor. Tappahannock, April 1, 1806. 4w.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD, RAN AWAY from the subscriber in December last, two negro men by the names of HARRY and DICK; Harry is about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a tawny complexion, 22 years of age; Dick 6 feet high, thin and very black, with large white teeth, wide apart, projecting out of his mouth, 18 years of age. When they went away, they had on home manufactured breeches and old grey jackets. I have been informed they are now dressed in blue jackets with sailor's trowsers, and are making their way to Maryland with a free pass. They have relations at Renben Boale's, Esq. of Richmond county, and Mr. John Turberville's quarter in Westmoreland, where it is probable they may lurk until they can procure a passage across the Potomac. Whoever will deliver them to me, or secure them so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward, or the proportion for either. ELLIOTT MUSE, Buckingham Lodge, Middlesex county, March 4. eptm.
FOR SALE, TEN SHARES in the James river Canal Company. THOMAS NORVELL. March 18. (tf)
NOTICE. By virtue of a Deed of Trust, dated the 14th day of July, 1802, and recorded in the General Court, made by James Deane, Francis B. Deane and Jane H. Deane his wife, to the subscribers, in trust, to secure the payment of a debt due from James Deane, Thomas Deane and Francis B. Deane, to Gilliam & Kirby, WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION, for ready money, by the Subscribers or some two of them, at the town of Gaihra in the county of Cumberland, on Tuesday the 29th of next month: TWO undivided third parts of the Water Grift MILLS on Willis's River, at Caira aforesaid, commonly called and known by the name of Deane's Mills—together with all their appurtenances and necessary privileges of water—and two third parts of the ground on which the Mill-House stands—and two third parts of one acre of Ground surrounding the Mill-House. JOSEPH GALLEGO, M. B. POTIAUX, RIVERS DRAKE, CHARLES COPLAND. Richmond, March 28, 1806. eptd