The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-04-19 00:00:00

THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, (Virginia) PUBLISHED BY RITCHIE & WORSLEY, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM...payable in advance.
NUMBER 108.]
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 19, 1805.
[VOLUME 1.]
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
The subscriber desires to close his business in this place as soon as possible, is induced to offer for sale, the following valuable property, viz.
A CONVENIENT two story dwelling house, 24 feet square, having one good room on the first floor, a passage on the lower floor, two rooms on the second floor, and two good rooms in the garret, a cellar with plank floor, and divided into three apartments, one used for cooking; the yard inclosed with a brick wall seven feet high, the whole in good repair. This tenement is situated near the Bell-Tavern, on the cross street leading to the Rock landing, and is insured in the Mutual Insurance company, against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid.
Eleven unimproved half acre Lots, on Shockoe-Hill. 600 acres Military land in Kanawha county, on the waters of Oldtown creek, a branch of Ohio river, being a grant made to George Muff, Adam Stevens, Andrew Lewis and others, in the year 1772.
32 3/4 shares of Land in Montgomery county, containing 32,172 acres, the whole patented in my name viz.
3000 acres surveyed 3d April, 1786 in Montgomery county, on Cole river.
3080 acres surveyed 24th July, 1786 in same county, on 16 mile creek, adjoining the late General Washington's survey on Kanawha river.
3024 acres surveyed 23d July, 1786, in same county, on Loop waters, waters of New-river.
1000 acres surveyed 13th May, 1786 in same county, on the Ohio river.
3210 acres surveyed 25th April, 1786 in same county, south of a creek running into Cole river.
2138 acres surveyed 24th February, 1787 in same county, on Cole river.
320 acres surveyed 24th February, 1787 in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Little Blue river.
1300 acres surveyed 16th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of the fourth fork of Cole river, that heads against Guyandotte.
95 acres surveyed 10th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of Glade creek.
78 acres surveyed 8th Feb. 1787 in same county, on a branch emptying into Glade creek on the fourth side of the same, and about one mile above the ford of said creek.
500 acres surveyed 10th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the north fork of Mud river, that heads against Guyandotte.
1500 acres surveyed 12th May, 1786 in same county, on Ohio river.
2000 acres surveyed 25th May, 1786 in same county, on the great Kanawha.
1000 acres surveyed 16th May, 1786 in same county and on ditto.
263 acres surveyed 8th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head of Glade creek.
244 acres surveyed 7th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the waters of Glade creek, on the south side thereof.
185 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the west end of Joe's Ridge, and on the waters of Glade creek.
154 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county on Joe's ridge.
228 acres surveyed 6th Feb. 1787 in same county, on Joe's ridge, and the waters of Glade and Cooper's creek.
414 acres surveyed 22d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the second fork of Cole river, on the road leading from Piney river to Guyandotte.
2000 acres surveyed 26th Feb. 1787 in same county, under the big pipe stem knob, and running down both sides of the creek.
416 acres surveyed 4th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the waters of Coopers creek, and Joe's ridge.
330 acres surveyed 3d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of Coopers creek.
338 acres surveyed 20th Feb. 1787 in same county, on the fourth fork of Cole river.
1345 acres surveyed 2d Feb. 1787 in same county, on the head waters of Little Blue river, about half a mile north from the White Oak creek.
Three tracts of land in Monongalia county, patented in my name, viz.
330 acres surveyed 18th June, 1796 in Monongalia county, adjoining Matthew Richey's land, and the Randolph county line, on waters of Cheat river.
400 acres surveyed 20th October, 1797 in same county, adjoining lands of Abner Harper, above the mouth of White Day creek.
400 Acres surveyed 15th Nov. 1797 in same county, adjoining Peter Drago, on Finche's run, to include an improvement made in the year 1773.
1000 acres in same county, on the west of Cheat river, above the lands of Thos. Butler.
500 acres in same county, on Buffalo creek, on a pre-emption right of David Gray.
250 acres in Greenbrier county, on Little Deer creek, adjoining lands of Joseph McClung.
391 acres in Montgomery county, surveyed 1st August, 1787, on the waters of Piney river & Paint creek, waters of Kanawha river.
435 acres in Montgomery county, surveyed 30th June 1786, joining the lands of Joseph Eaton, Richard Muff, and James M'Corle.
230 acres in Wythe county, surveyed 4th Nov. 1795, on the Lead Mine Mill creek.
180 acres in Albemarle county, patent dated 5th July, 1787, on William Hill creek, waters of Buck Island creek.
One undivided moiety of five lots, in the town of Winchester, No's. 39, 90, 100, 101, and 109.
The above will be sold very low, and the terms made known on application to Wm. AUSTIN. Richmond, April 9. (tf)
CHOICE LANDS—FOR SALE.
A DIVISION of the famous Saura Town Lands having taken place between the heirs of James Park Farley, Esq. dec'd. and Col. John S. Farley and his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Morton, the subscribers, Robert Taylor of Norfolk, and Charles Duncan at Roslyn, near Peterburg, are fully empowered by the said Col. Farley and Mrs. Morton, to dispose of their proportion, containing 12,832 acres, which are surveyed and laid off in eight lots, containing from 500 to 2800 acres, agreeable to plots in the possession of the said Duncan. The four largest lots are of excellent quality, each containing a considerable proportion of the richest low grounds, which produce tobacco of the very first quality, as has been experienced by one of the subscribers, who shipped it for a number of years. Those lands lie on Dan and Smith's rivers, in Rockingham county, on the borders of North Carolina, about 170 miles from Peterburg and Richmond. As there are seldom such lands for sale, they must be an object to those who want to purchase such as will produce fine tobacco, hemp and small grain. One third of the price must be paid in ready money, one third in twelve months, and the other third in two years, the purchaser giving bond with unexceptionable security bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid. Those who wish to purchase will be shown the lands by Doctor John C. Cox, living at Leekville, near Rockingham Court-House, and the terms made known by
ROBERT TAYLOR, or CHARLES DUNCAN.
Druntina.
IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE of the ENQUIRER.
Auction Sales.
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co.
WILL in future sell at the store occupied by M. W. Hancock & Co. on Wednesdays in each week; and at their office, on Tuesdays and Fridays as usual. Dec. 1, 1804. eptf
IN CHANCERY.
Williamsburg Hustings Court, February 25, 1805. John Coke, administrator de bonis non of Samuel Coke, dec'd.
Against Robey Coke and Samuel Coke, Defendants.
The Defendants, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that they are not inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of June Court next, and answer the bill of the complaint, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Enquirer printed in Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court-House of this city. A Copy, Telfe. WILLIAM RUSSELL, c. s. March 28.—(et2m)
VIRGINIA.
At a superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred and five— Between
Marcus Elcan and William Temple, assignees of Hooper and Toler Bankrupts, Plaintiffs. And
Thomas Stewart and company and William McKenzie and Company. Defendants.
THE defendants Thomas Stewart and company not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, that they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news-paper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. P. Tinley, C. C. March 5. (et2m)
LOST.
Three certificates funding on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for the state of Virg. in the name of John Guillet (Vizg.) One certificate of 6 per cent stock issued the 17th of April 1793. No. 852, for 23 dols. 84 cents. One ditto 6 per cent deferred stock issued the same time No. 814, for 11 dollars 92 cents. One ditto 3 per cent stock issued the same time, No. 816, for 17 dollars. April 4. (oaw6w.)
THE subscriber wishes to sell the HOUSE & LOTS in Williamsburg wherein he resided the last year—there are four acres of ground, with a comfortable dwelling, and every necessary out house; has new enclosures, is situated in an agreeable part of the city, and possesses the advantage of having excellent water on the spot. The terms are one thousand dollars. WILLIAM MCANDLISH. Williamsburg, March 15. (3d&12m2m)
JUST RECEIVED.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, FOUR hundred pieces House Paper, Philadelphia Beer by the barrel, a small quantity of first quality New-England Cheese; also 400 barrels Corn. EDWARD HALLAM. April 6.—(1aw1f)
TO THE PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS OF THE JAMES RIVER COMPY.
I FIND that our last Legislature has directed that you shall have the Navigation of the Canal connected with Tide-water by means of Locks. Much has been said on this subject, and many have suggested their doubts as to the practicability of erecting such Locks as will be permanent, and answer the purpose. In my opinion, it is practicable, plain, and easy; but the cost will far exceed common computation, but not more than some of you calculate. As I have made myself well acquainted with two plans that will answer, differing from each other only in the materials, I hereby offer myself to you as a superintendent of the building of them on the following terms, viz:
Ten thousand dollars for my services, to be paid at the end of five years from the time the Locks are finished, provided they stand; otherwise, nothing. It will be equally agreeable to me, to take a larger or smaller sum, on a longer or shorter time, adding or deducting at the rate of one thousand dollars per ann. If you wish to have my plans explained to you, you will please to address me through the medium of this paper, and I will attend you in person at any time and place you may appoint. Should you conclude that my price is more than you will give, in the event that you shall approve my plans, nothing need be said by you to me on the subject. Your silence for three months, I shall consider as full disapprobation to my proposition. A CITIZEN OF RICHMOND March 1. (et2m)
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of John Tabb, Esq. late of Amelia county, whether by engagement entered into with the decedent in his lifetime, or with his administrators since his death, are requested to make immediate payment. If it is desired that due attention will be given to this notice, as the administrators are now about finally closing their accounts of administration, and of course, cannot longer exercise any discretion respecting further indulgence. If therefor. THE ADMINISTRATORS. P. S. The papers respecting all debts due the estate are lodged with Abraham B. Venable, Esq. of Richmond, who is authorised to receive payments & grant discharges for the same. The Administrators. Amelia, March 28.—(et2m.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishing to turn some real property into more active use, would sell, on terms highly advantageous to the purchaser, A TENEMENT on the cross street near the Masons' Hall—pleasantly situated for a family. TO RENT, a Store and Counting Room, a few doors below the market house, at present occupied by Benjamin Hooper. Possession will be given the 16th of May; the stand is for a grocery, inferior to but few in the city. M. GRANTLAND. April 13.—[3daw.]
TO NON-RESIDENTS OF KENTUCKY.
THE SUBSCRIBER living in the neighbourhood of Frankfort, Kentucky, having undertaken to pay the taxes of a number of gentlemen residing in Virginia and elsewhere, on their lands in this state, and finding that the remitting of money to him for that purpose is attended with great difficulties, risk and trouble, proposes it to those gentlemen and any others who may find it an accommodation to them, the following plan, to wit: That they shall deposit their money in either of the banks of Richmond, Alexandria, George town or Baltimore, on or before the first day of May annually, and authorise some person at those several banks to advise him by post of the amount, and to whom credit it shall be applied, and interest on him to draw for the same, payable on sight. The lands of non-residents are advertised about the first of July, which is an expense of twenty-five cents on each tract. The subscriber's draft will command the cash in this state, and as soon as his bills are honoured at any of the above mentioned banks, he will advance the money in Kentucky, deducting seven and a half percent commission for his trouble, in attending to and executing the business. He will enclose duplicate receipts to those banks in which the money is deposited, or to the proprietors of the lands, keeping the original in his own possession, to correct any errors which may occur in the auditors office of Kentucky. To those gentlemen who may wish to pay their taxes in this way, and who have not a personal acquaintance with the subscriber, he begs leave to refer them to the Hon. John Breckenridge, the Hon. Matthew Walton, Esq. now in Congress, at the city of Washington, or to Gen. John Preston of Montgomery county, and Col. James Breckenridge of Botetourt county, Virginia, as to the confidence which may be reposed in him. NATHANIEL HART. N. B. The postage on all letters directed to me on the above business must be paid. December 15, 1804. (et2m.)
ROBERT GAMBLE & SONS,
HAVE FOR SALE, AT THEIR STORE IN THIS CITY, ON THE MOST REASONABLE TERMS: LONDON particular Madeira Wine in gr. casks, Old Sherry Wine in do. do. Well-India Rum, Whisky and Brandy, in hds. tiers and gr. casks. Brown Sugar in hds. and barrels. Brimstone, Allum, and Copperas. Snuff in bottles, assorted in small casks. Cotton and Wool Cards, sorted in boxes. Spinning Cotton in bales, and Feathers. Osnaburgs, Hessian Rolls and Ticklenburgs. German Scythes, Cutting Knives, and Whet Stones. Blistered Steel, Bar Iron and Nails, Pots, Dutch Ovens, and other Cast Iron & hollow ware. Patent Shot, Black Pepper, Salt, &c. &c. They continue to receive country produce on consignment, and dispose thereof, as commission merchants, on moderate terms. March 23.—(e Tu. 4w.)
ADVERTISEMENT.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, FIVE TRACTS of LAND, belonging to the estate of Thomas Anderson, dec. viz:—One in Campbell county, of 400 acres, lying on both sides of the main road, on the branches of Beaver Creek; this tract to be sold at next April Campbell court, being the 8th day of the month. One in Botetourt county of 160 acres, lying on Catawba creek; this tract to be sold at next April Botetourt court, being the 11th day of the month; these two tracts to be attended by Mr. Anthony Dibrell, who is hereby fully authorised to act for the executors of the said Thomas Anderson. One of 400 acres, one of 147 acres, and one of 50 acres, lying in Buckingham county, the two former on the waters of Rock Island creek, and the latter one on Irving's ferry road. These three last tracts to be sold at next May Buckingham court, being the 13th day of the month. Bond with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date, but if punctually paid the interest shall be remitted.
NATHANIEL ANDERSON, & ROBERT RIVES. Exrs of Thos. Anderson, dec. Albemarle county, March 19, 1805. tds.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE,
SIX hundred and forty acres of the well known Tract of Land called "THE SEATON'S FERRY TRACT;" lying upon the Peanketank river in Gloster county, adjoining the land of Mr. Johnston, the estate of Benjamin Marable, dec. and others. This land is heavily timbered with the best chestnut, oak, hickory, dogwood, and a second growth of pine, capable of being converted into common plank or scantling. There are not more than two hundred acres of cleared land upon the tract. A stream runs through the body of this land, upon which an over-shot mill might be erected at a small expense. No situation in the low country of Virginia, has more the advantage of good water, fish, oysters, & salubrious air, than this. The improvements are inconsiderable. The dwelling house has lately been in part repaired, and consists of three rooms and a passage below, and two above stairs. The terms will be made known upon the premises by SEATON'S FERRY, Feb. 19. JAMES R. MICOU. eF 3m.
A VALUABLE PLANTATION,
LYING on Fighting-creek, in this county, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder at Powhatan April court, which is the 17th day of the month. It is supposed to contain 803 acres, but previous to the day of sale, a survey will be made thereon, and a plot exhibited on that day; in the mean time, it will be shown to any person desirous of viewing it, either by myself or my overseer living thereon. It is distant from Richmond 30 miles, Peterburg 40; James river 10; Appomattox 1; and is thought by judges to contain a body of coal. A small proportion of the purchase money will be required in hand, one half of the remainder on the 1st day of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments, for which security on the land or otherwise will be expected. BRETT RANDOLPH. Fighting-creek, Powhatan county, Feb. 17, 1805. eF8w.
TO BE RENTED,
THE large and commodious HOUSE, belonging to Major Duval, and occupied at this time by Mr. Ogilvie. This house is situated on the healthiest and most agreeable part of the city of Richmond, on Shockoe-Hill; cent. as five large rooms, ample sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel and numerous family; with a kitchen, garden, and all the necessary out houses. Any person desirous to rent this house will apply to Mr. Ogilvie. April 16.
TO BE SOLD—FOR READY MONEY,
IN pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross, and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 7000 dols. 40 cents, with the expenses of sale, A NUMBER OF SLAVES and so much of that valuable Estate in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the OXFORD IRON WORKS, as shall appear sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the said expenses; the said land being now in the occupation of the said David Ross, and the slaves aforesaid, being on the land. The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on Thursday the 11th of April next. The slaves are represented to be very valuable. The land is so well known, as to render a description unnecessary. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. At the request of Mr. Ross, the sale of the property above mentioned, is postponed until Thursday the 9th day of next month. April 8. Im
TO BE SOLD.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed to me by the late Henry Randolph, Esq. to secure the payment of certain sums of money in the said deed, acknowledged to be due from him to Lyle and McCrede, merchants—a parcel of land situated in the county of Chesterfield, within the distance of four miles from Manchester, and situated to contain about three hundred and fifteen acres. This land, commonly known by the name of Scott's tract, or the Camp tract, will be set up for sale to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the first of May next, between the hours of eleven A. M. and noon P. M. at Zachariah Brook's Tavern in Manchester, on the following terms, viz:—One third of the purchase money to be paid down, one third in six months, and the remaining third in twelve months from the day of sale. Bond and security will be required for the punctual payment of the credit installments, on which payment being made, a proper conveyance will be executed by JOHN HEVENINGHAM. Chesterfield, March 28.—(epids.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two lots of ground, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec'd. fronting the Basin of the James River Canal, near the center of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story BRICK BUILDING, eighty feet in length, with four frontments, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with fire places on the first and second floors, roomy garrets in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars, with fire places in each. This house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty eight feet square, with two good cellars, with fire places in each for cooking, in the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places—Also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family, likewise a small wooden building with a cellar, built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop; also two stables and a carriage house. The buildings except the kitchen, stable and carriage house, are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid. The lots front the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street, and the street leading to Shockoe warehouse, on the two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale, will be seventeen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue, bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed; and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other in this city. WILLIAM AUSTIN. February 8.—tf
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE,
SIX hundred and forty acres of the well known Tract of Land called "THE SEATON'S FERRY TRACT;" lying upon the Peanketank river in Gloster county, adjoining the land of Mr. John Johnston, the estate of Benjamin Marable, dec. and others. This land is heavily timbered with the best chestnut, oak, hickory, dogwood, and a second growth of pine, capable of being converted into common plank or scantling. There are not more than two hundred acres of cleared land upon the tract. A stream runs through the body of this land, upon which an over-shot mill might be erected at a small expense. No situation in the low country of Virginia, has more the advantage of good water, fish, oysters, & salubrious air, than this. The improvements are inconsiderable. The dwelling house has lately been in part repaired, and consists of three rooms and a passage below, and two above stairs. The terms will be made known upon the premises by SEATON'S FERRY, Feb. 19. JAMES R. MICOU. eF 3m.
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE CHASE.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18. (Continued.)
WILLIAM MARSHALL called in.
Mr. Randolph. Have you not been clerk of the federal court ever since its establishment. A. Yes, Sir. Mr. Randolph. Have you ever known an instance of the circuit court adjourning from one time to another, and in the interim holding another court. A. I knew it once to adjourn from Tuesday to Friday. I have never known it hold another court in the interim. Mr. Randolph. Was that in relation to a particular case. A. Yes, Sir. The adjournment took place to give the gentlemen of the bar an opportunity of qualifying in the superior court. Mr. Harper. We have heard in this case much about political opinions, and of the effects they were intended to have on the trial of Callender. What was the political character of Mr. Nelson, district attorney, at that time? A. I considered his politics as violently opposed to the then administration of the general government. Mr. Harper. Was he in strong and decided opposition to it? A. He was at that time. Mr. Harper. Do you know any instances that occurred before Judge Chase went to Richmond, of a decision in the circuit court that the state law of Virginia respecting the affixing the fine by the jury did not apply in that court, and what were they? A. There had been two instances of indictment in the circuit court at Richmond. In one case Judge Drell predicated, and in the other Judge Wilson. In both it was decided that the jury should not affix the fine, but the court. The indictment in one case was quashed; and in the other the judgment was arrested, so that the decisions were not final. Mr. Nicholson. In what manner did the court decide that the jury should not affix the fine? Mr. Harper. Did Judge Chase say nothing about a sedition temper in the town of Wilmington in New-castle county?
JUDGE WINCHESTER called in.
Mr. Harper. Do you at an adjourned court try causes?
A. No doubt. We progress with causes at an adjourned court, in the same manner as at an original court.
Mr. Harper. Do you not try criminal as well as civil actions?
A. I do not recollect any instances of criminal cases. We have very few instances of criminal cases in the circuit court.
Mr. Harper. Has this practice existed as long as the court has existed?
A. It has been the constant practice ever since I was on the bench. A post-ponement often takes place for the convenience of the bar—to allow time for making up the issues, which cannot be done during the hurry of business.
Mr. Harper. Has Judge Chase ever adjourned the circuit court for Baltimore, and after holding a court in Delaware, opened the adjourned court at Baltimore?
A. I do not recollect. I think there was one case of an adjournment, during the interval of which he went to Delaware.
Mr. K. The circuit meets at Baltimore on the first Monday of May—and the general court of Maryland at Annapolis on the first Tuesday of the same month. Do you recollect an instance of the circuit court adjourning the first week in May to September, and that a circuit court was in the mean time held by Judge Chase in Delaware.
A. I do not recollect this precisely. But I recollect the circuit court having adjourned from May to September; and I believe Judge Chase held a court in Delaware in the mean time.
Mr. Randolph. Have you ever known any other judge to make a similar adjournment?
A. I do not recollect. There is very little business in the circuit court, and generally all the business is transacted without a necessity for an adjournment.
Mr. Key. It has been the invariable practice of the circuit court to adjourn to intervening periods between the stated terms, at the discretion of the court—and in the stated terms.
A. It has.
WILLIAM RAWLE called in.
Mr. Harper. Please to state what you know of the practice of the circuit court for Pennsylvania as to adjournments and meeting in the intervening time?
A. In one case the jury was about to be sworn—when the court laid they would certainly affix the fine.
Mr. Nicholson. Was any question made of the right of the jury to affix the fine?
A. It was mentioned; but was not, I think, decided.
To an interrogatory put, Mr. Nicholson answered—that he knew a case in which a capias issued, it was a case in which a felon was returned from the civil authority.

A. The first time I recollect the subject to have been discussed in the Pennsylvania district, was when Mr. Jay presided. On some occasion, which I do not remember, it accorded with the views of the court to adjourn for a few days, or perhaps a week. At first I was inclined to doubt whether this could be done. Mr. Jay and Mr. Peters called upon me to state my ideas, and desired me to consider the case and look at the acts of Congress. The next day I gave it as my opinion that the court had a right to adjourn as the length of their session was not limited by law. Mr. Jay and Mr. Peters were of the same opinion; but what took place I do not recollect.
I recollect in 1795, at the trials arising out of the Western insurrection, many of the trials lasted till 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning, and that in one instance the court adjourned from the 16th to the 18th of the month. I recollect, another instance, when Judge Chase presided, where at the instance of the bar, an adjournment took place until the first Monday in August, and that the court met that day, and did some business.
Another instance in which the question was discussed was during the trials before Judge Iredell arising out of the Northern insurrection. Mr. Iredell then thought it the best way for him to come to the court at 10 o'clock, and adjourn the court from day to day, stating however that he did not know that this was necessary.
The next instance I recollect was in the year 1804, when Judge Washington presided, when, at my instance, in consequence of large bodies of land having been ordered to be sold, the court adjourned from May to some day in July. I do not recollect any other instances.
Mr. Harper. Do you recollect an adjourned court being contemplated to be held in January?
A. I do. Judge Washington agreed with Judge Peters, if the yellow fever should occur at the usual time of holding the court, that the latter should open and adjourn the court. But the calamity not occurring that year, there was no necessity for the adjournment.
Mr. Randolph. Did not the first case you mentioned arise from Mr. Jay having been appointed an envoy extraordinary?
A. I do not recollect. Mr. Hopkins. Is it not the invariable practice of the court of common pleas to do every species of common business at an adjourned court?
A. Unquestionably. The period of the adjourned court is regularly fixed; and all the jury trials take place at an adjourned court.
Mr. Harper said that he considered it his duty to do justice to a gentleman (Mr. Nicholas) to whose testimony he had alluded in his remarks on opening the defence. He had stated that it could be proved, contrary to his testimony, that he had himself issued a capias in a particular case. He had since inspected the record, and found that it did not warrant the inference. Mr. Harper then said that to show what was the practice in Virginia he would call Mr. E. Lee.
EDMUND LEE called.
Mr. Harper. Please to inform the court whether you are acquainted with the criminal practice in any and what parts of Virginia.
A. I have been a practitioner of the law for about nine years. My practice has been confined to the upper court in three counties, and to one district court. I have never appeared in the character of a public prosecutor; but generally in defence of the accused. In the county courts of Virginia, the usual practice on presentments for offences not capital, and not prosecuted by way of indictment, is to issue a summons. There are some offences, which according to the laws of Virginia, are tried solely by the court without the intervention of a jury, such as neglect of duty on the highway, profane swearing, Sabbath breaking. When the grand jury present offences of this sort, the penalty attached to a number of which does not exceed five dollars, a summons issues against the party to appear at the next court, and on his appearance the court examine him and proceed to judgment. There are also some offences which may be prosecuted before the district court, when the penalty does not exceed —. In these cases the court also proceeds to judgment without the intervention of a jury. There are other offences solely prosecuted by way of information. On a presentment by a grand jury, a summons issues.
But in the courts in which I have practised, I have never known a summons against a person to answer an indictment for any offence. The practice in the courts in which I have had occasion to attend is this; when the party is proceeded against by indictment, the attorney for the state sends the indictment to the same grand jury that found the presentment—they return it a true bill; and a capias is then issued.
Mr. Harper. Then the distinction is between indictable offences, and those founded on presentment or information.
A. Yes, sir. Mr. Harper. I understand you to say that it is the practice to issue a capias in cases as low as assault and battery.
A. In the county courts. Mr. Harper. Do you recollect a question lately made under the law of Virginia in the district of Columbia.
A. Yes, sir. In the district court for Alexandria it has been determined on argument that a capias is the proper process on all indictments; & Mr. Mason, who has for some years prosecuted on the part of the United States, has in all cases for assault and battery issued a capias.
Mr. Harper. And this under the law of Virginia?
A. Yes, sir—the laws of Virginia are by act of Congress made the law for Alexandria.
Mr. Lee. Is a capias the mode of process for misdemeanors used in Virginia?
A. That is either used, or a warrant.
Mr. Randolph. I wish to know whether it is regular to take the professional opinions of witnesses?
President. Gentlemen are enquiring into the practice.
Mr. Lee. Is not a capias the usual mode of process for arresting offenders for misdemeanors?
A. I never knew any other mode.
Mr. Randolph. You have mentioned that it is usual for a capias to issue on an indictment. Did you ever know a capias to issue on a presentment?
A. I have not when the punishment is only fine.
Mr. Randolph. When a capias issued in the cases you have mentioned, when was it returnable?
A. To the next court.
Mr. Clark. Where bail is required, is it not the practice to take the engagement of the attorney instead of security?
A. I have never known an instance.
Mr. Randolph. I think you said you have not been much engaged in this kind of practice?
A. Except in the district court, and some counties of Virginia.
Mr. Harper. You have stated that in cases where indictments have been found you have known a capias ordered, but not on a presentment. Have you ever known a man for an offence of an indictable nature taken on a mag. fiat or a warrant, and held to bail?
A. Yes, sir, in a case of assault and battery, a magistrate brought the man before him, and compelled him to give security to appear at the next court.
Mr. Harper. In cases of presentment for indictable offences before the indictment was found, have you ever known a summons issued?
A. I do not recollect an instance of any process issued before the finding the indictment.
Mr. Harper. Suppose process should issue before, what do you conceive it would be?
A. I do not know.
Mr. Harper. I will examine one witness more as to this very variable and doubtful practice.
PHILIP GOOCH called.
Mr. Gooch said that he had practised thirteen or fourteen years in the district court of Charlotteville, and in the county courts, and observed that when the punishment was only pecuniary, it was usual to issue a summons; and if the party did not appear on the return day, a capias was issued. If the case were im-
portant, the general practice was to apply to a magistrate for a warrant, or for the bye standers to carry the offender before a magistrate.
Mr. Harper. It is not then an object in your part of the country that offenders should escape?
A. No, sir. A magistrate may issue his warrant, and apprehend persons punishable for misdemeanors. I do not recollect any instance of the kind on a presentment. But at the district court, where Judge Tucker presided, I understood that a capias issued against a person for throwing a stone at the court.
Mr. Harper. Was it on an indictment or presentment?
A. Neither. It was for a contempt of the court.
Mr. Harper. They do then punish for contempts in Virginia?
A. Certainly.
Mr. Harper. I will ask you a question relative to another part of this case. Have you ever known an instance in Virginia in which a question was proposed to a juror of this kind—"Have you ever formed and delivered an opinion respecting the matter in issue?"
A. In the county where I resided, the British merchants had a great many claims against the citizens called British debts, some of which I was employed to prosecute. It was found that it would be impossible to get a jury, if the having formed an opinion was admitted as an excuse, as every man had formed an opinion. The court determined that unless a man had delivered as well as formed an opinion he was a good juror.
Mr. Harper. As the Virginia practice is extremely unsettled, I will proceed to show what the practice of Maryland is, in which state Judge Chase was brought up.
Mr. Randolph. I am of opinion that the counsel might as well adduce the law in Turkey. The article only charges the respondent with a breach of the Virginia law.
Mr. Lee. I hold it as undeniable that when a high officer is brought before this high tribunal, charged with high crimes and misdemeanors, he may produce evidence from any source whatever that reprobrates the evil intention wherewith he is charged. When testimony is produced by the managers to show what the judge said in the presence of strangers, jocose, and with unscrupulous freedom, to prove an evil intent, how comes it, when we attempt to show by indisputable evidence that there was no evil intent, that we are denied the right. This high court, which I have the honor of addressing, is, I apprehend, a court of impeachment, and not of errors. When an error is alleged to have been committed by the judge, shall we be denied the right of adducing evidence to show, that if it was an error, it was common to the judicial tribunals before he was raised to the high place he now holds; that during the whole course of his professional career he retained the opinion, now charged as an error; that in all cases he held and supported this opinion, and that he ever acted under the conviction that he was faithfully discharging his duty; that he sat as a judge in criminal cases for six years; and that it was his uniform practice to have the capias returned to the same term on which it issued, and that it was his practice to try for offences at the same term that they were indicted. Will the court deny this right? If the conduct of the judge shall be deemed an error, will not this be considered as some excuse?
Mr. Randolph said, had he known that his remark would have occasioned so long an argument, he would not have said a word. He was ready to admit as proven that for which the gentleman meant to produce testimony—that the practice was such as they stated it to be in Maryland.
Mr. Key. I understand then that it is admitted to be the universal practice in Maryland in criminal cases, before the indictment is found, to issue a capias or bench warrant.
Mr. Randolph. I admit it.
Mr. Key. And that in all cases where there is a presentment, a capias or bench warrant issues instanter .
Mr. Randolph. I admit that it is the general practice.
Mr. Key. That is sufficient.
Mr. Martin. And that it is the general practice to try the first term.
Mr. Nicholson. I admit that this is the case in capital cases; but not in lighter cases, if the party accused oppose it.
Mr. Martin. The reverse is the case. The court will rather avoid pressing a trial in capital cases, where the life of the party is involved.
Mr. Wright said he wished to put a question to Mr. Martin in his capacity of a witness. In what cases have you ever known a bench warrant to issue?
Mr. Martin. I have practised for twenty-seven years: and the invariable practice is to issue a bench warrant immediately on the presentment in all cases from the lowest to the highest offences.
President. Is there any difference between a capias and a warrant?
Mr. Martin. They are the same except that one is issued by a magistrate, and the other by the court.
Mr. Lee here adduced a number of authorities, (the greater part of which he barely referred to,) for the purpose of exhibiting fully the grounds of the defence. As these were again introduced in the arguments of counsel, we shall only, in this place, refer to them. He referred to the 34th section of the Judicial Act of the United States—to 2d Dallas 411—Gilbert's law of evidence pp. 507, 508—also pa. 318—the 14th section of the foregoing act of Congress—Dallas 235, 341.
Mr. Harper said they would proceed to adduce testimony relative to the 7th article.
GUNNING BEDFORD foreman .
Mr. Harper. Please to state to the court whether you were present in your judicial character at a circuit court held at Wilmington in 1800, and relate the circumstances which occurred.
A. I attended that court on the 27th of June. Judge Chase presided. I arrived in the morning about half an hour before Judge Chase. We went into court about 11 o'clock. The grand jury was called and empanelled. The Judge delivered a charge; they retired to their box; after an absence of not more than an hour they returned to the bar. They were asked by the judge whether they had any bills or presentments to make to the court. They said they had none. The court called on the attorney of the district to say whether there was any business likely to be brought forward. He replied that there was none. Some of the grand jury then expressed a wish to be discharged. Judge Chase said it was unusual for the court to discharge the grand jury so early in the session; it is not the practice in any circuit court in which I have sat. He turned round to me, and asked, Mr. Bedford, what is your usual practice? I said it depended upon circumstances, and on the business before the court; that when the court was satisfied there was nothing to detain them they were discharged. Mr. Chase then turned to the jury, and observed "But gentlemen of the jury, I am informed that there is a conduct in this state (but I am only informed) a seditious newspaper, the editor of which is in the practice of libelling and abusing the government. His name is—but perhaps I may do injustice to the man by mentioning his name. Have you, gentlemen of the jury, ever turned your attention to the subject?" It was answered, no. "But, returned the Judge, it is your duty to attend to things of this kind. I have given you in charge the sedition act, among other things. If there is any thing in what is suggested to you, it is your duty to enquire into it." He added, "It is high time that this seditious printer should be corrected; you know that the prosperity and happiness of the country depend upon it." He then turned to
the attorney of the district, and said, Mr. Attorney, can you find a file of those papers? He answered that he did not know. A person in court offered to procure a file. The attorney then said as a file was found, he would look it over. Can you, said the Judge, look it over, and examine it by to-morrow at 10 o'clock. Mr. Attorney said he would. Mr. Chase then turned to the grand jury, and said, "gentlemen, you must attend to-morrow at ten o'clock." Other business was gone into, and the court adjourned about two o'clock.
On my way to Judge Chase's lodgings, I said to him, my friend, I believe you know not where you are; the people of this county are very much opposed to the sedition law, and will not be pleased with what you said. Judge Chase clapped his hand upon my shoulders and replied, "my dear Bedford, no matter where we are, or among whom we are, we must do our duty."
The next day we went into court about 10 o'clock. The grand jury were in their chamber, & I believe Mr. Read returned with them into court. They were asked if they had any thing to offer to the court; and the Attorney was called on again to state whether he had found any thing in the file of a seditious nature. He had a file of the papers before him, and he said he had found nothing that was a proper subject for the notice of the jury, unless a piece, relating to Judge Chase himself. The Judge answered, take no notice of that; my shoulders are broad and they are able to bear it; but where there is a violation of a positive law of the United States, it is necessary to notice it.
Mr. Harper. Did Judge Chase say nothing about a seditious temper in the town of Wilmington in Newcastle county?
A. I do not recollect that he did.
The subject has occupied my attention since I saw Mr. Read's testimony given to the Committee of Enquiry of the House of Representatives; and I have not been able to trace in my mind any recollection of the kind. What I said to the Judge I was that I did not hear such remarks. Another circumstance strengthens my conviction that no such remarks fell from him. There was a publication in the Mirror on the 4th of July, giving an account of the proceedings of the court; in which many circumstances that occurred appeared to me to be highly exaggerated; and yet in that publication no such remarks are ascribed to the Judge.
Mr. Harper. Was there any thing authoritative or commanding in the language of Judge Chase to the Attorney of the district; or was what he said in the nature of a request?
A. It was a request made in the usual style of a request.
Mr. Harper. Was the business conducted with apparent good humor?
A. It appeared so to me.
Mr. Harper. From what source did the printer obtain his statement of the proceedings of the court?
A. The printer stated that he had it from a person in court.
Mr. Randolph. Was the title of the paper mentioned at the time?
A. I think not—I believe, I suggested the title when enquiry was made as to the procuring a file.
Mr. Rodney. In what manner did the Judge address the grand jury?
A. In his usual manner of speaking; but without passion.
Mr. Rodney. Do you recollect whether on the 2d day there was not an unusual concourse of people in court?
A. I believe there was.
Mr. Rodney. Did not Judge Chase ask whether there were not two printers in town?
A. I believe he did ask that question.
Mr. Rodney. You do not recollect a suggestion by the district attorney that the paragraph you have alluded to did not come within the sedition law?
A. I do not recollect it.
Mr. Nicholson. Do you recollect the particular expression of Judge Chase when he asked if there were not two printers.
A. He spoke very much in these terms—"Perhaps I am going too far—I may do the man injustice. Have you not two printers?"
Mr. Nicholson. In the town or state?
A. I do not recollect—I think it is more than probable that he mentioned the town.
Mr. Nicholson. You are not certain whether Judge Chase cited the title of the paper?
A. I am not certain.
Mr. Nicholson. What induced you to consider what he said as applicable to the Mirror?
A. We had two papers printed in Wilmington, one of which was federal, and the other, the Mirror, democratic.
Mr. Rodney. Do you recollect whether it is the general practice in Delaware to discharge the grand jury the same day they are empanelled?
A. I believe it is the general practice.
Mr. Randolph. Do you recollect whether the judge, when speaking of the printer, said "and one of them, if report does not much belie him, is a seditious printer, and must be taken notice of. I consider it a part of my duty, and it shall or must be noticed. And it is your duty, Mr. Attorney, to examine minutely and unrelentingly into affairs of this nature—the times, sir, require that this seditious spirit which pervades too many of our presses, should be discouraged and repressed."
A. I have no recollection of such words.
Mr. Harper. Do you know who gave the information to Judge Chase about the printer—was it yourself?
A. It was not—I had not the opportunity, as I came to town at a late hour.
(To be continued.)
East Indies.
OPERATIONS IN INDIA.
From the Calcutta Gazette Extraordinary, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser.
FORT WILLIAM, November 25, The Governor General has received a dispatch from Captain Menzies, of his Majesty's 22d Regiment of Foot, Major of Brigade to Major General Frazier, (addressed to His Excellency's Military Secretary) dated Camp near Deeg, November 13, 1804, of which the following Copy is published for general information.
Camp, 3 miles S. W. of Deeg, Nov. 13, 6 P. M.
TO CAPTAIN ARMSTRONG,
Military Secretary to His Excellency the Governor General and Captain General, &c.
SIR, I am directed by Major General Frazier to acquaint you for the information of his Excellency the Governor General, that the army under his command, arrived within three Coss of the Fort of Deeg yesterday, and found the enemy very strongly encamped, with their left extending to Deeg, and a large jeel of water extending to their right, and covering the whole of their front. From the late hour at which the Army encamped, and not having correct information of the enemy's position, the General thought it advisable to delay the attack until this morning. Having made his arrangements for the security of his camp, he marched with the 1st Brigade of Infantry, under the Honorable Lieutenant Colonel Monson; the 2d under Lieutenant Colonel G. S. Browne; and the two regiments of Native Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel T. Browne; and part of the Park, under Lieutenant Colonel Horsford, at three o'clock this morning. We made a circuit to our left, round the jeel, to enable us to come on their right flank. A little after day-break, we formed in two lines, attacked, and carried a large village which was on their right flank. The Major general immediately pursued
his success, and marched down on their line, and took possession of their guns and howitzers, which are now bringing into Camp. I regret to say that General Frazier has been severely wounded while at the head of the troops, leading them into action, and in consequence, was obliged to be carried off the field. The Honorable Colonel Monson then assumed the command and achieved what General Frazier so happily commenced. We drove the whole of the enemy under the Fort of Deeg, when the people in the fort opened a very heavy fire on us. The number of guns is not yet ascertained, nor that of the killed and wounded, but our loss has been severe. Regular returns of the number of guns, and of the killed and wounded, will be sent by the Honorable Colonel Monson to-morrow; who will likewise give a detailed account of the action. Major General Frazier feels it impossible to express his high sense of obligation to the whole of the troops under his command, for their undaunted courage and gallantry, particularly to his Majesty's 76th regiment, who have on this occasion, as on every former one, done honor to themselves and their country. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble Servant. (Signed) J. MENZIES, Major of Brigade.
November 26.
To His Excellency the Most Noble MARQUIS
WELLESLEY, Governor General, &c. &c.
MY LORD,
I have the honour to inform your Lordship, that in pursuance of my intentions expressed in my dispatch of yesterday's date, I reached this place this morning, with the Cavalry before day-break, after a march of upwards of 34 miles.
The enemy occupied a position close under the walls of Ferruckabad, and I completely succeeded in surprising them. The consequence has been, that vast numbers of their men and horses have been drownded, and the whole cattle and baggage taken which they possessed.
Jefwunt Rao Holkar escaped by an early flight, but his troops in the greatest confusion, were pursued and every where cut to pieces by my Cavalry. I am happy to add, that we have sustained very little loss either in men or horses.
I have not time at the present moment to express the satisfaction I have derived from the good conduct of all the corps engaged, but I shall have the honor of forwarding to your Lordship my sentiments on this subject as soon as possible. I have the honor to be, my Lord, your Lordship's most faithful humble Servant. (Signed) G. LAKE.
Head Quarters, Ferruckabad, Nov. 17, 1804.
An authentic letter received from an officer of rank in the Camp of the Commander in Chief, gives the following account.
"After a march of thirty four miles this morning we reached the enemy's camp before day break, and completely surprised them. We gave them first several discharges of grape from the Horse Artillery, and then his Majesty's 8th dragoons moved on upon them, and great havoc ensued; so complete was the surprise, that many of the horses were remaining at their Pickets when the 8th got in among them. I was with the 8th all day, and I assure you their execution was most considerable, and the enemy's loss must have been enormous, the whole plain was covered with themselves and horses. Our marching for these last seventeen days has been very great. This day our horses went upwards of fifty miles."
The official details of the glorious and decisive victory, obtained by the gallant army under the command of Major General Frazier, at Deeg on the 13th instant, have not yet been received by the Governor General.
By authentic letters, however, dated at Agra, addressed to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, and transmitted to the Governor General, it appears that "the enemy had taken up a strong position with the Fort of Deeg on one flank, and a fortified village on the other, and in this situation with their numerous Artillery (it is said) they conceived themselves perfectly safe; our troops however convinced them to the contrary, and in a most gallant manner succeeded in forcing them to abandon their guns, and seek protection under the walls of the fort. Those accounts likewise mention that upwards of one hundred guns have been taken, their tumbrils either taken or destroyed, and the enemy completely dispersed; and that Major General Frazier is now encamped within two miles, and fronting the gate of the fort of Deeg."
Another account states, "the General attacked the enemy under the walls of the fort of Deeg, and took possession of eighty guns, besides many more disabled, not yet counted. The firing was heard at Agra."
THE INDIA NEWS.
The result of the recent warfare in India is the only part of it with which the papers we have received make us acquainted; the earliest account describes Jefwunt Rao Holkar, in the bosom of the country of the Doab and in possession of some posts heretofore held by the British or their vassals, and no clue is offered us to discover how these fortresses came into the possession of the most feeble of the Mahrattah chiefs. We perceive two other singular occurrences in the official account. We find the cannon given to the Mahrattahs by Cornwallis at Seringapatam in 1792, are taken at Deeg in 1804. And we find an enumeration of British cannon and artillery equipage, which had been before captured by the Mahrattahs now re-captured.
From these facts it would appear that the attack was not confined to one of the Mahrattah chiefs; for Holkar did not aid the British against Tippoo, neither did Scindeah; the force sent to aid the British was given by the Poona Mahrattahs, under their renowned general Purseram Bhoos.
How then came the artillery given as the share of the plunder of Mysore, into the hands of Holkar?
The inference most consistent with Asiatic policy is, that the Mahrattahs who were not openly engaged, secretly fomented and aided in the hostility.
The re-capture of their own guns and tumbrils shows that the Mahrattahs can take such things—though we do not hear of the facts but in this circuitous way.
Aurora.
European Intelligence.
TRANSLATED FROM THE MONITEUR. FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
LEGISLATIVE BODY.
Session of the 15 Pluviois, (4 Feb.)
The President announced that the orators of government would take their seats this day, to make a speech in the name of his majesty.
Messrs. Segur, Desfosses, Begoven, counsellors of state, were introduced. The first of these orators ascended the tribune. M. L. P. Segur.
GENTLEMEN, His majesty has expressed a wish that you should be acquainted, by an official communication, with recent facts, which deeply interest our political situation. His majesty, since he has been elevated to the imperial dignity, has thought that his new situation, and the circumstances which have placed him there, would naturally give rise to hopes of peace. The enemy, undecieved in its expectation, founded on our divisions, and on the chances of an elective power, found itself in a situation which should dispose it to listen to more moderate advice. The emperor has done, what general Bonaparte performed before the passage of the Drave, and the first consul, before the battle of Marengo. He has written a letter to his Britannic majesty, which will now be read to you. [The orator then read the letter, which is given in the proceedings of the Conservative Senate.]

West-Indies.
NEW-YORK, April 8.
Capt. Wilkins, of the Neutrality, in 15 days from St. Thomas, informs us, that the French squadron had returned to Port Royal, Martinique.
April 9.
Gazette d'Haïti.—Captain Boyer, of the schooner Harriott, from Cape Francois, yesterday obligingly handed us a regular file, from its commencement to the 22d ult. of the Gazette politique & commerciale d'Haïti, printed "at the Cape, by P. Roux, printer to the printer to the Emperor." The editor states that the paper is published "under the auspices of his excellency the general of division Vernet, minister of finances." The motto is appropriate.
L'Injustice la fin produit l'Independence.
Foli.
These papers are almost entirely filled with extracts from English and French prints relative to European affairs, and articles from American, respecting the civil transactions of this country, especially with regard to our relations with St. Domingo. The editor, seldom indulges in remark. As a sample, however, we may give the following. "The great interests which the American merchants find in the commerce of this country, guarantee to us their perseverance in continuing it. And whatever Mr. Eppes & his partisans may say, the empire of Haiti is independent, and contains in itself the power of preserving this independence. Its laborious inhabitants have procured for themselves, by the richness of their culture, means sufficient for defence, of which the valour of its soldiers knows how to profit. Above all, what have we to fear from the attempts of our enemies? He who has conquered them with so much glory, is he not at the head of a numerous army, of men hardened by misfortune, and who, for the most part, have been personally victims of long and cruel persecutions, which they themselves have to avenge?"
PHILADELPHIA, April 11.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in this city, dated "Maraguana, March 19."
"I have the pleasure to inform you of my safe arrival here from Santa Domingo, which place I left surrounded by the negroes, within musket shot of the walls. Though they are numerous, the city will be able to hold out as long as they have provisions. The garrison is strong, say 3000 men, Spanish and French, determined to hold the place as dear as possible. There are now no vessels to take them off; of course, they may as well perish in combat, as be butchered by the negroes, which would doubtless be the case should the city fall."
"General Ferrand has behaved extremely well to the inhabitants. I shall fail to-morrow for N. York, in the fchr. Clorinda."
BALTIMORE, April 12.
The following has been received by the editors of the American as a translation of the recent edict of general Ferrand. Though as a translation, it may be incorrect, it is not doubted that it is in substance authentic, as the source from which it comes is respectable.
American.
L. FERRAND,
General of brigade, commander in chief of St. Domingo, acting as captain-general, and a member of the legion of honor.
Experience has, for too much time, taught the general, that all kind of regard and modification towards those scoundrels, who maintain the rebellion in Hispaniola, by furnishing every thing necessary to the rebels, against the will and approbation of their respective governments, and also, by those acts of cupidity, dishonor the flags they fail under; and finding the necessity of putting a stop to rapacity, and to treat them as pirates, has proclaimed and proclaims—
ARTICLE I.
All individuals, whomsoever, found on board of any vessel or vessels, allies or neutrals, bound to any ports in Hispaniola, occupied by the rebels, shall suffer death.
Those found on board of any vessel, allies or neutrals, coming out of any ports in Hispaniola, occupied by the rebels, shall suffer death.
Those found at a two leagues distance, from any part of the coast of Hispaniola, occupied by the rebels, on board of allies or neutrals, shall suffer death.
ARTICLE II.
The general informs, that all prisoners made in those different cases, shall be brought into one of the ports in Hispaniola, occupied by the French, to be tried by military commission, which is to pronounce sentence.
ARTICLE III.
This proclamation shall be put into execution on the 1st Floréal, (21st April) and until that time all the preceding proclamations, in order to prevent all kinds of communication with the coast of Hispaniola, occupied by the rebels, shall be strictly executed.
ARTICLE IV.
Of this present proclamation, registered at the colonial inspection, one hundred copies are printed, published and posted up in all the chief places, round the east part of Hispaniola, and all necessary steps shall be taken to its publicity in all the islands and continent of America.
Done at head quarters of the general of St. Domingo, the 16th Pluviose, year the 13th (5th February 1805)
The general commander in chief, acting as captain-general, and member of the legion of honor,
L. FERRAND.
The following translated extract of a letter to a French gentleman in this city, is so minute in its details as to have considerable plausibility, were it not opposed by the late Mediterranean news, and by advices from Guadalupe to the 19th March, which latter are silent on the subject.
[Fed. Gaz.]
Guadalupe, March 16.
"I have to inform you that the two French squadrons have united, one from Toulon, and the other from Rochefort. The latter has made terrible havoc amongst the enemy; from seven to eight hundred vessels, large and small, having been taken sunk or burnt; besides which the squadron has raised contributions in all the English, windward islands. Spanish Trinidad alone, taken by the Toulon squadron, has escaped contribution, as the French have placed a garrison in it, and mean to keep it in their possession. The United squadrons consist of twenty three sail of the line and 21 frigates, besides thirty other vessels such as corvettes, transports, &c. making in all 74 sail. The precise object of the expedition is a profound secret; all the officers having their orders sealed. It is said that there are eighteen thousand men on board this fleet. You may if you think proper communicate the above information to your friends."
NASSAU, March 12.
At a Court of Vice-Admiralty for this Island, held on Wednesday last, a cause came on for trial, quite novel in kind, and in consequence highly interesting. It was that of
The fchr. Dart, Wm. L. Nicholl, master.
Both vessel and cargo were unquestionably American property—the vessel with an assorted cargo from Baltimore, in the state of Maryland, bound to Cape Francois, in St. Domingo, but was intercepted by the private armed vessel of war Sarah-Ann, Joseph Hunter, commander, and sent into this port for adjudication. Part of her cargo being articles, universally deemed "contraband of war," the only question for the supply of an enemy? The captors contended that St. Domingo could only be considered as a French colony, and its inhabitants as French subjects; while on the other hand, the claimants maintained that the fchr. Dart was an independent state; yet from a former treaty entered into with them by General Maitland, and from another lately attempted by Governor Nugent, it was evidently their intention not to consider them as enemies; and in point of fact, that France really was the common enemy of both countries.
His honor the Judge, on this nice and delicate question, acquitted himself in such a manner, as to confirm the high opinion entertained of his integrity and abilities; and after a very ingenious reply to the arguments made use of by the advocates on both sides, pronounced a decree, that (under the existing circumstances) has given satisfaction not only to the parties concerned, but to the public at large. It was in substance that "the claimants should have three months time to produce further proof as to the fact of any agreement between the British government and the inhabitants of St. Domingo (previous to the present capture) excepting them from the general state of hostility." If such proof is brought forward, the property will of course be restored to the claimants; if not, it will be condemned as legal prize to the captors.
Domestic Intelligence.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.
The returns, by Tuesday's mail, contain the number of votes from 201 towns, and are as follows:—
For His Excellency Caleb Strong 22,995 Hon. James Sullivan 18,716
Present Federal majority, 4,279
NEW-YORK, April 9.
Yesterday the Country Seat belonging to the late general Hamilton, called the Grange, situated at Harlem, was sold at public auction, at the Tontitine Coffee House, and purchased by Archibald Gracie, Esq. for the sum of 30,500 dollars.
[Merc. Adv.]
The House of Assembly of this state on Thursday last, 52 to 28, concurred in the resolution from the Senate directing the attorney-general to commence a prosecution against the Editor of the American Citizen.
We understand that Mr. BARCLAY, the British Consul, has received positive orders from Mr. Merry, not to attach his certificate to any Notarial act accompanying Bills of Lading and Invoices of property.
[Com. Adv.]
A respectable merchant in this city, on Saturday last received a letter from his correspondent at Halifax, dated the 20th March, informing him that the fchr. Alert, of Boston, and the brig Happy Couple, Storey, of New-York, both from St. Domingo, had been sent in there by his Britannic Majesty's frigate Cambria Capt. Berresford; and that their trials would shortly come on. On what grounds these captures have been made we know not—but the probability is, that the British government have come to a determination to put a stop to our trade with the Blacks of St. Domingo. The same letter states, that the Carteret British Packet, from New-York, had arrived at Halifax.
April 13.
Mammoth Ox.—A beeve, weighing upwards of 1000, was this morning exposed on Lauderdale's stall, in the Market-market. It was remarkably fine, and the prime pieces rapidly went off at twenty-five cents per pound.
COMMUNICATION.
We are sorry to find that the Yellow Fever has at so early a period of the season, commenced its ravages at Point Peter, Guadalupe.
The schooner Citizen, Captain Howes, which came up to the city from thence, on the 9th, having lost three of her crew by that disease, was immediately remanded to the Lazaretto for purification.
[Phil. pap.]
NORFOLK, April 12.
By private letters from Bordeaux, we learn that Mr. MONROE, our Ambassador Extraordinary to Spain, left Bordeaux for Madrid on the 15th January. Mr. Monroe, it is supposed, had waited for dispatches from this country; those however, arriving in the Sheffield, followed him on the 27th January under the care of Captain Dulton.
[Ledger.]
April 15.
The fchr. Canton, belonging to Baltimore commanded by Capt. Andrew Sterrett, of the American Navy, so long expected on a return voyage from Muscat, we now have in our power to give some account of. We are truly sorry, for the sake of those who are concerned in the property, but much more from our knowledge and esteem for the relatives of some of those on board, that it is not of a more agreeable nature.
The British brig Hope, Capt. M'George arrived here this morning, in her passage from Grenock, on the 26th of February latitude 32 N. longitude 42 41 W. fell in with a fchr., which had lost all her topsails: on boarding her found that she had been deserted by her crew. She proved to be the fchr. Canton of Baltimore, lately commanded by Andrew Sterrett, from Muscat, loaded with Coffee, Medicine, and Salt-Petre. Every moveable article of furniture had been taken out of the Cabin. She had lost her rudder; and had seven feet water in her hold. After pumping her out and finding she was quite tight, took out one hundred and sixteen bags of Coffee, and twelve bales of Medicine, and kept her in tow for three weeks, while preparing a new rudder. On Monday the 17th of March, then in latitude 24, 20 N. longitude 50 W. got the new rudder ship-shape, but the heel-rope giving way they were obliged to hoist it on board again by the ship's davits; and got a stout chain in place of the heel-rope, when they found the rudder answered very well to steer her by. On the 18th, captain M'George sent his mate, carpenter, and three men on board, with provisions and water sufficient to take them to Antigua: kept her in tow until midnight, when it falling calm, cast off the tow-lines, and lay-to until 6 A. M. next morning. He then gave orders to his mate to carry the ship into Antigua, and parted with her.
The foregoing is an abstract of the entries in the Hope's Log-book: the following papers were found on board—By this we have the satisfaction of knowing that the lives of the officers
and those of the crew who survived at their date, have at least been preserved.

The fourth class of luxuries, comprehending all those articles of phantastic refinement and expensive splendour, that minister merely to pride, vanity, ostentation & excessive sensuality, approach us in a far more questionable shape. Of all the impediments and adversaries to the diffusion of knowledge & the practice of virtue, luxuries of this class are probably the most intractable and implacable. Dejanira's poisoned tunic, Pandora's death-fraught box, Circe's enchanted cup, are their appropriate and emphatic emblems. They constitute the peculiar badges of despotic government, the principal sources of national degeneracy, and the contagious pests of a perverted and abortive civilization. They entail upon posterity the selfish and malignant passions which philosophy and science labour to extinguish, aggravate the degeneracy of enslaved, and corrupt the manners of emancipated nations. They preclude or pervert the advantages which mankind would otherwise derive from the immense improvements in the productive powers of labour, and circumcribe the incalculable benefits which an unachieved & extended commerce is so admirably fitted to diffuse throughout the habitable globe. They afford a specious colouring to the false philosophy that prefers the savage to the civilized state, and an inextinguishable source of plausible and indignant declamation to the elevated minds, that delight to contrast the manly simplicity of the ancient republics, with the polished littleness of regal titled Europe.
All considerate and impartial moralists cordially concur in deploring and reprobating the passion for sensual refinement and expensive splendour, so extensively prevalent throughout the civilized world. The slightest reflection must be sufficient to convince every unprejudiced enquirer, that the passion for the alluring and expensive; but useless and pernicious refinements in dress, equipage, building, furniture, and the luxuries of the table, so deeply rooted in the minds of the opulent classes of society, is one of the original pillars of oppression, and will continue to prop the shattered edifice, after the outworks of prescription are demolished, and the scaffolding of superstition has crumbled into dust. The permanence and practical blessings of republican liberty; its best fruits, personal virtue and national happiness, essentially depend upon the gradual and eternal extinction of those fatal and factitious propensities.
The arguments calculated to impress these convictions indelibly on the mind of every person, endowed with a clear understanding, and a benevolent heart, are regarded by the writer of this essay, as obvious and incontrovertible. But before he enters upon the consideration of these arguments, it will be proper to explain more precisely, the difference which he conceives to subsist between the third and fourth classes, into which, in the preceding part of this essay, he divided luxuries. Every article of dress, diet, furniture, equipage or building, which is fashioned and procured solely for the purpose of personal accommodation, health or comfort, belongs to the third class: Every article which is fabricated and refined, in order to serve as a badge of the superior wealth or rank of the proprietor or purchaser, in order to excite the admiration and wonder of the giddy multitude, and gratify the pride of opulence, belongs to the fourth class. A watch, for example, so constructed as to measure time with the utmost practicable precision, and capable of being preserved from injury, and carried about with the least possible inconvenience, is a luxury of the third class; a watch of which the case is carved and embellished in the most costly and complex manner, adorned with a chain, seals and trinkets of the most precious materials and superb workmanship, is a luxury of the fourth class. A carriage constructed for the purpose of transporting our persons and luggage in the most commodious, safe and expeditious manner, is a luxury of the third class: a carriage superbly ornamented, richly gilt, painted and carved is a luxury of the fourth class. Diamond rings, diamond buckles, gold snuff boxes, & an infinity of other trinkets and baubles by which the wealthy spot away the burthen of their opulence, belong substantially and exclusively to the fourth class. In order to perceive in a clear light, and feel with awakened sensibility, the pernicious tendency of luxuries of this sort, we have only to reflect that they are exclusively the products of human labour. That the opulent may be furnished with these insignificant baubles, multitudes of men are condemned to incessant, loathsome and perilous drudgery, to abject & insuperable indigence, to brutal ignorance and intemperance. Yes! "the opulent may calculate in every superfluous decoration their annex to their persons, their furniture or their equipage," how many beings, as curiously organized, and as richly endowed as themselves, are deprived of independence and leisure, of every opportunity for intellectual and moral improvement, and even of any tolerable share of the means of animal comfort and accommodation.
Let the opulent compare for a moment the noble and benificent purposes which superfluous wealth might accomplish, with the manner in which it is usually expended, and they cannot fail to recoil from the contrast, with humiliation and remorse. Let the slave of avarice, sensuality or parade, for a moment his weary and wounded mind, by the perusal of those exquisite lines, in which the charms of benificent, are displayed in a light so brilliant and with colours so attractively fair.
"But all our praises why should Lords engross? Rise, honest Muse! and sing the man of Ross: Who hung with woods yon mountain's sultry brow? From the dry rock who bade the waters flow? Not to the skies in useless columns tall, Or in proud falls magnificently lost, But clear and artless, pouring through the plain, Health to the flock and folage to the swain. Whose causeway parts the vale with shady rows? Whose seats the weary traveller repose? Who taught that Heaven-directed spire to rise? "The man of Ross," each Liping babe replies. Behold the market-place with poor o'erpress'd! The man of Ross divides the weekly bread: He feeds the orphans-house, neat, but void of state, Where age and wants sit smiling at the gate: Him portion'd maids, apprentice orphans blest, The young who labour, and the old who rest. Is any sick? The man of Ross relieves, Prescribes, attends, the med'cine makes, and gives. Barely a variance? Enter but his door, Balk'd are the courts, and contest is no more. Despairing quacks with curses fled the place, And vile atomies, now a useless race. Thrice happy man! enabled to pursue What all so wish, but want the power to do! Oh lay, what funds that gen'rous hand supply? What mines, to swell that boundless charity? Of debts and taxes, wife and children clear, This man possessed—five hundred pounds a year. Blush, grandeur, blush! proud courts, withdraw Your blaze! Ye little stars! hide your diminish'd rays."
The following anecdote of the Bishop of Mar- feilles will place this subject in a just and striking light. His revenue amounted to fifty thousand livres. In conformity with the dictates of justice and the maxims of the gospel, he circumcribed his own wants within the bounds which enlightened reason prescribes & expended the surplus of his revenue in acts of beneficence. He was beloved and venerated as the benefactor of the province in which he resided. He enjoyed in all its variety and extent the godlike luxury "of going about doing good." He retired from the superb palace which had been erected for his residence and lived in a small but commodious house which he built in a rural village. His house altho' it exhibited no appearance of pomp or splendour, had every thing necessary for human accommodation and comfort. He was accidentally visited by a person of a very different taste, who earnestly urged him to add two wings to the house and expatiated copiously on the advantages and attractions of the plan he recommended. The good old man listened with urbanity to the proposal of his visitor, and after pausing for a moment, observed with a mild but emphatic gravity, "The advice you give me is I think wiser than that which Satan gave to Christ. Satan advised Christ to convert stones into bread, but you advise me to convert the bread of the poor into stones."
Is there an understanding so clouded with prejudice as not to perceive, a heart so benumbed with selfishness as not to feel the divine morality contained in this short but energetic sentence? Who does not perceive and feel that the passion at present so fatally prevalent for useless and expensive luxuries, by a species of infernal alchemy, transmutes the subsistence, the labour, the leisure, the happiness of multitudes of men into stones, trinkets, phantastic and extricable baubles, which never yet expiated even for a moment, the misery they produce, by kindling one glow of solid satisfaction, one grand or delicious sensation in the bosom of the opulent oppressor? The gross selfishness, the polished littleness, the shameless profusion of the privileged classes of society in modern Europe, form a painful and humiliating contrast to the simplicity of manners, the disinterestedness and dignity of soul, which command the admiration of the most degenerate reader, in contemplating the character of the sages and heroes of Greece and Rome. Every well-informed and candid enquirer must admit that the condition of the nations of modern Europe is in many respects superior to that of those celebrated republics. The improvements in agriculture, manufactures and commerce, in whatever deserves the name of art, literature and science and the astonishing augmentation in the productive powers of labour from the invention of tools, machines and engines, must be obvious to all who have the most superficial acquaintance with ancient and modern history. But do we discern a corresponding improvement in political institutions and in the moral character of man? Do not our little souls shrink with conscious abashment, when we compare our motives, our manners and our pursuits with those of the Timoleons, the Scipios, the Phocions and the Catos of antiquity? Does not the blush of generous shame mount into the pallid cheek of the modern fine-gentleman, does he not perceive all the littleness and vileness of the insignificant finery, the frivolous accomplishments which constitute his only claim to distinction, when he is informed that the venerable Cincinnatus, when called to the office of dictator by the voice of his country, observed as he took leave of his family, "this year I fear our little farm must remain uncultivated." Will not the richest brocade lose its gloss, and the most costly gems their lustre, in the eyes of the fine lady, when she recollects the answer of Cornelia to a female visitor, who requested to see her ornaments: conducting her to a chamber where her sons the two Gracchi, then very young, were engaged under her direction in the study of Grecian literature. "These," said the illustrious matron, pointing to her sons, "these are my ornaments."
"These late ages, this inglorious draught Of servitude and folly, have not yet Defiled to such a depth of sordid shame The native honours of the human soul!"
It is a memorable and auspicious circumstance, that although the passion for expensive luxuries is so fatally prevalent, our hearts are feelingly-alive to the charms of simplicity, and secretly conscious of the littleness and insignificance of phantastic pomp. No works are more eagerly read, or more ardently admired, than such as exhibit in a striking and attractive light, the charms of simplicity, and hold up to ridicule and contempt, the absurd idols of fashionable folly. The fine sentiment, so elegantly expressed by Thompson in his description of Lavinia, touches a sympathetic chord in every bosom,
"Loveliness, Needs not the foreign aid of ornament, But is when unadorn'd, adorn'd the most."
The fine lady how fondly soever, her heart may dote on the meretricious attractions of equipage and dress, will acknowledge the justness and discern the beauty of those inimitable lines in the Botanic garden, which contrast so forcibly the pleasures of splendour with those of sympathy.
"No radiant pearl, that crest'd fortune wears, No gem that twinkling, hangs from beauty's ears, Shines with such lustre, as the tear that flows Down beauty's blooming cheek for others woes."
This purity of sentiment and depravity of manners, correctness of thought and extravagance of conduct, encourage a hope that the gradual diffusion of knowledge, aided by political establishments more liberal and equitable, will incessantly weaken and ultimately extinguish these erroneous propensities. With this pleasing presentiment, the present aspect of social manners and pursuits in the United States, it must be confessed, but lily corresponds. The cupidities for enormous wealth, the passion for sensual refinement and expensive luxuries appears here to be as deeply rooted, and as widely diffused, as in any European society. Although monopolies of every sort political, territorial and commercial are for ever abolished, although the inequality of conditions is greatly diminished; although some species of personal merit real or supposed, be here the only means of attaining political elevation, personal importance, or popular fame; although the distinctions of rank and birth, and the proud prerogatives of opulence are swept into oblivion, still the baneful passions that derive their origin from a less auspicious condition of society, maintain their ascendancy. Do we not daily see men who profess and even feel a sincere and enthusiastic attachment to republican principles, assuming the haughty and supercilious manners of titled opulence & Gothic nobility? Do we not see them aping in their dress, their furniture and their equipage, the expensive and phantastic pomp which constitutes the peculiar badge and bane of the institutions they of the institutions they profess to abhor, the passions they affect to reprobate, and the manners they pretend to despise? Is not the want of public spirit which has been emphatically stiled, "The animating soul of
republics" and of which the democracies of Greece and Rome displayed so many brilliant examples, the theme of lamentation with every friend of freedom, of scornful exultation to every oligarchical fatellite and slave, of mortification and astonishment to the patriot and philanthropist? Meanwhile let not the friends of liberty and liberties despair, nor permit the obstacles that impede the accomplishment of their hopes, to extinguish their ardour, or relax their energy. The motives pursued and manners of nations are fashioned exclusively or principally by the spirit of their political institutions. This fundamental truth established and illustrated by the deductions of philosophy and the details of history is pregnant with consolation and hope.
The spirit that liberated America from the yoke of Britain and established in the new world personal security, equality of rights and liberty of action, will experience a feeble and fleeting opposition from the spurious passions, that derive their origin from the institutions they have demolished or abjured, and preserve a poisonous existence, solely through the medium of fashion and habit.
The slightest attention to the causes, that have produced this opposition betwixt our institutions and our manners, will justify the American patriot in indulging a hope that their influence will be transient. Three principal causes, have hitherto concurred to impede the development of that national character, which is alone compatible with the prosperity and glory of a great people, emancipated from oppression at an era so enlightened, commencing their career in a "new world," and "rising into destinies beyond the reach of mortal eye." First, the sentiments and habits which the colonial ancestors of the American people brought with them from Europe, & which the close connection and constant intercourse with the mother country, previous to the declaration of independence had an irresistible tendency to perpetuate: secondly, the continual importation of foreign manufactures which being the offspring of a perverted civilization and false refinement of manners, and adapted not to the purposes of utility, accommodation, or convenience, but to serve as badges of unnatural and oppressive inequalities, tend to revive absurd distinctions, and selfish passions, to corrupt the simplicity of agricultural manners, and the purity of republican principles. Thirdly—That phenomenon so perplexing and painful to every enlightened American, the lamentable and supine indifference to the purest source of national morality, the best security for the permanence and practical blessings of liberty, the most effectual antidote to anti-republican propensities and habits—The education of youth.—For as has been well observed by a poet not less eminent for the accuracy of his sentiments, than for the beauty of his versification.
"Tis education forms the common mind Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined."
By Authority.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT,
To continue in force "An act, declaring the consent of Congress, to a act of the state of Maryland, passed the twenty-eighth day of December 1783, for the appointment of a health officer."
BE IT enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the consent of Congress be, and is hereby granted and declared to the operation of an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed the twenty-eighth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, intituled "An act to appoint a health officer for the port of Baltimore, in Baltimore county." So far as to enable the state aforesaid to collect a duty of one cent per ton on all vessels coming into the district of Baltimore, from a foreign voyage, for the purposes in said act intended.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That this act shall be in force for nine years from the passing thereof, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate pro tem. March 1, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,
Making appropriations for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties, and for other purposes of Indian trade and intercourse.
BE IT enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of defraying the expenses, that may arise in carrying into effect the treaties lately made between the United States and tribes of Indians called the Delawares, Piankehaws, Sacs and Foxes, the following sums, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, be, and the same are hereby appropriated for the payment of the annuities stipulated in the said treaties to be paid to the said Indians; that is to say, to the Delawares three hundred dollars annually, for five years, and the further sum of three hundred dollars annually for ten years: To the Piankehaws, annually, for ten years, the sum of two hundred dollars; and to the Sacs and Foxes, one thousand dollars annually, so long as the treaty with them shall continue in force.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of exploring the Indian country, and of ascertaining proper and convenient places for establishing trading houses with the different Indian tribes within the territory of the United States, a sum of five thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of establishing additional trading houses with the Indian tribes, a sum not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, (the balance of a former appropriation being carried to the credit of the surplus fund) to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 3, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
HATS AND SHOES.
AN ASSORTMENT JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE
BY JUDSON & BURR,
Second door above the Eagle—ALSO,
THREE Bales India Cottons, 1 Case 4-1 fine Irish Linens, 2 tons country refined Bar Iron.
March 23.—c p 6.
VALUABLE LANDS—FOR SALE.
I WISH to sell a HALF SHARE in the Dismal Swamp Company—also, SHARES in the Canal from Albemarle Sound, to Elizabeth river—Also, one third of three Tracts of LAND, lying on Nansemond river near Suffolk, the three tracts amounting in the whole, to about 1200 acres. Any person inclined to purchase, may be informed of the terms of sale by directing a letter to the subscriber, living near the post-office at Lindsey's Store, Albemarle county.
FRAS. WALKER. March 20.—(2aw6w.)
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, on Saturday the 20th day of April next, at the Rawleigh Tavern, in the city of Williamsburg;
THAT valuable Plantation called YARMOUTH, lying in James City county, on Chickahominy River, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are, a two story brick house, with two rooms and a passage above and below; porticoes on each side; a large and capacious barn, and three other out-houses. The whole tract, including an island, in view of the house, high and low land with marshes, contains about 2700 acres; scarcely one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the house, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks, with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive, and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and wild fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit, selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms of sale are one third cash and one, two and three equal annual payments, for the balance.
PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. FOR ELIZA INNES. Feb. 19. (eptd)
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
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
SPANISH HIDES.
FOR Sale, a large quantity of prime Spanish Hides, on moderate terms. Apply to the subscriber opposite the Post-Office, Richmond.
MICAIAH DAVIS. 4th Mo: 4th.—cf.
THE CELEBRATED WARM SPRINGS
IN VIRGINIA.
THE subscribers have taken a lease of ten years, of the highly celebrated MEDICINAL SPRINGS in the county of Bath, called the Warm Springs, so justly famed for their great cures and general relief in many complaints. THEY are now preparing every necessary comfort and accommodation to suit the amusements of those who have health, (and to promote the recovery of those who want it,) and it is deemed necessary to make these things: which, however, because complaints have heretofore been made against the entertainment which has been offered. Preparations are made for at least one hundred constant boarders, besides transient guests, for the accommodation of which, the subscribers will make all possible exertions; and they flatter themselves, that those who may place confidence in this advertisement, will not find the smallest cause for regret or complaint. ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER. The Editors of the National Intelligencer and Baltimore Federal Gazette, are requested to insert the above four times in their respective papers. March 28.—ep6w.
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE Subscriber has opened a Broker's Office, opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him, will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THOMAS NORVELL.
He has for sale a FEW SHARES IN THE MANCHESTER TURNPIKE.
Also—Old State Certificates, bearing six per cent interest. March 12. tf
The public are hereby notified, that on Thursday, the 2d day of May next, (if fair, if not, the next fair day) will be sold publicly, at this place:
ALL the moveable estate of John J. Grosjean, deceased, (the Negroes excepted) consisting of a well built fast sailing Schooner, of about 50 tons burthen. The flock of GOODS on hand, which were sufficient for a country store:—Also a CHARTER and RIDING CHAIR; the flock of HORSES and CATTLE, and all the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, and sundry other articles too tedious to mention. The terms of sale will be twelve months credit for all sums above ten dollars, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted. At the same time and place will be hired for the balance of the year, four NEGRO MEN belonging to the said estate, three of whom are tailors. MARY GROSJEAN, Adm's. New-Castle, 2d April, 1805.—(tds.)
N. B. All those having claims against the said estate, are requested to bring them in properly authenticated for settlement, and those indebted are requested to come forward and make payment to
MARY GROSJEAN, Adm's.
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and
PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY
WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [eptf.]
NOTICE.
THAT Mr. Anthony Dibrell of Buckingham county, is hereby fully authorized to make sale of one TRACT of LAND, in Patrick, containing 3000 acres, lying on Dan river—three ditto in Grayson county, lying on the waters of Little Reed Island creek—two of a thousand acres each, and one of 500 acres; the said Dibrell will attend at next April Grayson court for the sale of the said lands for and on behalf of
NATHL. ANDERSON. Albemarle county, March 19, 1805. tds.
TO KENT,
AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY,
A TENEMENT on Shockoe Hill, adjoining the house now occupied by Mr. John McCredie, lately possessed by the Subscriber. There is on it a convenient Wooden House with two rooms, a closet and a passage, on the first floor. Two rooms and a closet above, a kitchen and three cellars below with a Smoke House and Garden. Wm. LONG. January 17th 1805. qtf.
STORED AT THE SUBSCRIBER'S
TWO Cages Marked (C.) shipped at New-York, on board the Schooner Father and Sons, Henry Aberdeen master. The owner is requested to call, pay charges, and take them away. SARAH LESTER. March 28.—(ep5w)
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
Boards, Plank, Scantling, Cypress Shingles, Cedar Posts, Rhode Island and Philadelphia Lime in Bids, and tierced. Black and Bright Farnis, Tor, Wheat Fams, Wool Wires, and Wine Sijfers, &c. March 28.—(ep5w)
CASH
WILL be given for 12 or 15 BOYS, from 7 to 15 years old. Enquire of the Printers. Dec. 13. [epf.]
FASHIONABLE LINEN, DRAPERY, HOSEY, &c.
JAMES BREAM, FROM LONDON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Richmond, Manchester, and their vicinities, that he intends opening a STORE on the Main-Street, (lately occupied by Mr. John Sandridge, and directly opposite the Vendue Store of Messrs. Thomas Taylor, & Co.) on Monday next, the 15th inst. with a new and elegant assortment of SPRING GOODS:
CONSISTING OF Printed Cottons and Cambricks, Copper Plate, and Chintz Furnitures, printed in London. Black and Coloured Chambray Muslins, Warranted superior quality. London Black Twill'd Cypress, do. do. made Cambrick Muslin Shawls and Handkerchiefs; 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Bell Fabricks; French Cambricks, Long Lawns, and Irish Diapers; 5-4, 6-4, 7-4, 8-4, 8-10, and 10-12 Table Cloths, all prices; Real Yorkshire Huccabacks for Towels and Table Cloths, 3-4 and 6-4 wide, and 30 yards long; Furniture Dimities, all prices; Corded do. for Ladies, Dressies, curiously fine; 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambrick Muslins, very fine; 6-4 Super Super Laced do. do. 4-4 and 6-4 Tambour'd, Book, Mull, Cobwebb, and Jacquet Muslins; 6-4 Fancy Japan Muslins; 4-4 and 6-4 India, Mull, Jacquet and Terrindam Muslins; Book, Mull, and Jacquet Muslin Handkerchiefs; Lawn Bordered Pocket Handkfs. Lace and Edgings; Cotton Counterpanes; Black and Coloured Silk Gloves and Hose; Plain and Ribb'd Cotton Hose. With a great variety of other articles too numerous to infer.
N. B. The whole of these goods have been purchased by J. B. with immediate cash; and the major part of them, of the real manufacturers; and will be sold as cheap as in any city in the United States. The lowest price will be fixed on every article for ready money only, and no abatement made.
TO RENT,
THE House lately occupied by Mr. Francis Follett first door above Mr. Charles Spencer's. Apply as above. April 11.—(eptf.)
J. WARRELL
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and patrons, that for their convenience he has removed his DANCING ACADEMY to the Bell-Tavern. The next Dance will commence on Thursday the 18th inst. April 9. (4p.)
FOR SALE,
By the Subscribers, at their PAINT & OIL MANUFACTORY, Water-Street, Norfolk:
WHITE LEAD, Yellow Ochre, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Black & Lead Colour for painting roofs, Blue and Green in pots of 1, 2 & 3 lbs. each, Vermilion, Prussian Blue, Patent Yellow, Red Lead, Litharge, Sugar of Lead, White Vitriol, Ivory Black. Ground in Oil and in 28 & 14lb. kegs.
ALSO
1200 gallons Dutch Linseed Oil, Spirits of turpentine, Copal and turpentine, Varnish and Window Glass, of all sizes. Orders for any of the above articles, left with Messrs. Prosser & Mores, Richmond, will be attended to immediately, by JOHN RORER & CO. (eptf) Norfolk, March 1, 1805.
FOR RENT:
THE Large White House at Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to GALLEGO, RICHARD & CO. January 11. (tf)
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by the late Richard Baugh, to secure a debt due to the late firm of Dunlop Pollock & Co.,
Will be sold on twelve months credit, on Tuesday the 23d. instant, before the tavern of Mr. Brook, in the town of Manchester;
FIVE likely NEGROES, to wit: Frank, Adam, Joe and Joan and her child Charity. Bonds with approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. ALLAN POLLOCK, THOMAS TREDWAY, } Trustees. April 2. eptf.
FAIRFIELD RACES.
ON Monday the 6th day of May, The FAIRFIELD JOCKEY CLUB CUP will be run by members—distance, two mile heats. The day following, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred dollars, four mile heats. On the third day, the PURSE OF THE PROPRIETOR OF THE COURSE, of two hundred dollars, three mile heats.
On Thursday, a SWEEP STAKE for Cols of 3 years old, for a pipe of best Madeira Wine, distance, two mile heats. Four Cols are entered, and the subscription closed.
WEIGHTS AS FOLLOW:
Aged 138 lbs. 6 years old 123 5 do. do. 118 4 do. do. 106 3 do. do. 90 Mares & Geldings allowed 3 lbs.