The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-12-02 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
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NUMBER 61.]
NUMBER 61.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2, 1806.
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.]
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VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.....102.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.....102.
Richmond Prices Current.
Richmond Prices Current.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Dols., Cts. Rows include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn per barrel, Bacon per lb., Bar Iron per ton, Whiskey per gallon.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Dols., Cts. Rows include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn per barrel, Bacon per lb., Bar Iron per ton, Whiskey per gallon.
Sales at Auction.
Sales at Auction.
On Friday the 5th December, will be sold at Auction, at the Office of the Subscribers, without reserve, SIXTEEN Bales of Goods lately imported, consisting of...
On Friday the 5th December, will be sold at Auction, at the Office of the Subscribers, without reserve, SIXTEEN Bales of Goods lately imported, consisting of...
Sales at Auction.
Sales at Auction.
On Tuesday next, at the Venue Office of the Subscribers, will be sold without reserve:— Two Horses and a Cart, A large quantity of Cellars, &c. &c. The Household and Kitchen Furniture, belonging to the estate of James Dunlop, dec'd.
On Tuesday next, at the Venue Office of the Subscribers, will be sold without reserve:— Two Horses and a Cart, A large quantity of Cellars, &c. &c. The Household and Kitchen Furniture, belonging to the estate of James Dunlop, dec'd.
Sales at Auction.
Sales at Auction.
WILL BE SOLD at Public Auction, for ready money, on the Premises, on Saturday, the 20th of this Month, Nov. BY Virtue of a Deed of Trust, dated the 19th June last, executed by John Pendleton, Esq., to secure the payment of a debt herein mentioned, due the first instant: That valuable LOT known by the number 594, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging.
WILL BE SOLD at Public Auction, for ready money, on the Premises, on Saturday, the 20th of this Month, Nov. BY Virtue of a Deed of Trust, dated the 19th June last, executed by John Pendleton, Esq., to secure the payment of a debt herein mentioned, due the first instant: That valuable LOT known by the number 594, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging.
FOR PORT GLASGOW. The British Ship PHOENIX, Captain EDWARDSON, daily expected at the Port of Richmond, with about 400 Hds. Tobacco. She will take on freight Tobacco, Cotton, &c. on moderate terms; apply to JAMES F. LEITCH & Co. Manchester, Nov. 4.
FOR PORT GLASGOW. The British Ship PHOENIX, Captain EDWARDSON, daily expected at the Port of Richmond, with about 400 Hds. Tobacco. She will take on freight Tobacco, Cotton, &c. on moderate terms; apply to JAMES F. LEITCH & Co. Manchester, Nov. 4.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE taken the new BRICK TENEMENT fronting the cross street leading from Col. May's Bridge, and opposite Messrs. John and Robert Gamble's where they offer for sale under the firm of ISAAC WINSTON, & Co. THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: Old Madeira Wine, Old Sherry do., Bell Cognac Brandy, do. Antigua Rum, do. Holland Gin, Hiber's Brown Stout, do. Porter, Claret of superior quality, Belt Spanish Segars, Load Sugar, Gumpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, and Souchong, Belt Green Coffee, First quality Chocolate, do. do. Brown Sugar, 2d do. do., Molasses, Salt in Sacks, 27c., Parent Shot, English R. & F. Gunpowder, Brown Soap, Mold Candles, Northern Candles, Ground Ginger, Black Pepper, Allspice, Salt Pure, Almond, Beeswax, Capperas, Glue of superior quality, Fig Blue, Starch, Bengal Indigo, London Mustard, Nixons Bed do., Cayenne Pepper, N. B. Having supplied ourselves with more than two thirds of the above articles with cash in Philadelphia, we are enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms, for cash or country produce. ISAAC WINSTON, JOHN BAUGH.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE taken the new BRICK TENEMENT fronting the cross street leading from Col. May's Bridge, and opposite Messrs. John and Robert Gamble's where they offer for sale under the firm of ISAAC WINSTON, & Co. THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: Old Madeira Wine, Old Sherry do., Bell Cognac Brandy, do. Antigua Rum, do. Holland Gin, Hiber's Brown Stout, do. Porter, Claret of superior quality, Belt Spanish Segars, Load Sugar, Gumpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, and Souchong, Belt Green Coffee, First quality Chocolate, do. do. Brown Sugar, 2d do. do., Molasses, Salt in Sacks, 27c., Parent Shot, English R. & F. Gunpowder, Brown Soap, Mold Candles, Northern Candles, Ground Ginger, Black Pepper, Allspice, Salt Pure, Almond, Beeswax, Capperas, Glue of superior quality, Fig Blue, Starch, Bengal Indigo, London Mustard, Nixons Bed do., Cayenne Pepper, N. B. Having supplied ourselves with more than two thirds of the above articles with cash in Philadelphia, we are enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms, for cash or country produce. ISAAC WINSTON, JOHN BAUGH.
A PETITION will be presented to the next Assembly to authorise the sale of the undivided real estate belonging to the legacies of Doctor George Gilmer. Nov. 13.
A PETITION will be presented to the next Assembly to authorise the sale of the undivided real estate belonging to the legacies of Doctor George Gilmer. Nov. 13.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented by William Fitchett to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that a law may pass to establish a ferry across Pamunkey river from my land in Matthews County, to the land of the late Thomas E. Churchill, dec'd. of Middlesex county. WILLIAM FITCHETT. September 12.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented by William Fitchett to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that a law may pass to establish a ferry across Pamunkey river from my land in Matthews County, to the land of the late Thomas E. Churchill, dec'd. of Middlesex county. WILLIAM FITCHETT. September 12.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, for leave to erect a TOWN and Inspection of Tobacco at, or adjoining Goodland Court-house, particularly on the land of Samuel Woodson, thereunto adjoining. October 3.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, for leave to erect a TOWN and Inspection of Tobacco at, or adjoining Goodland Court-house, particularly on the land of Samuel Woodson, thereunto adjoining. October 3.
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Monday the 20th day of December next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Matthew Brown of Albemarle County, to John Nicholas and John Kelly, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to John M. Sheppard, of Hanover County, as expressed in the said Trust, with legal interest and charges attending the said sale.
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Monday the 20th day of December next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Matthew Brown of Albemarle County, to John Nicholas and John Kelly, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to John M. Sheppard, of Hanover County, as expressed in the said Trust, with legal interest and charges attending the said sale.
A PART of the TRACT OF LAND, lying in the North Garden, whereon the said Brown now lives. The sale will take place between the hours of twelve and three o'clock, P. M. JOHN NICHOLAS, JOHN KELLY, execs.
A PART of the TRACT OF LAND, lying in the North Garden, whereon the said Brown now lives. The sale will take place between the hours of twelve and three o'clock, P. M. JOHN NICHOLAS, JOHN KELLY, execs.
THE Subscriber practises the law in the court of Appeals, the Superior courts of Chancery, and Common Law for the Richmond district, and in the Federal court. Wm. W. HENING. Oct. 24.
THE Subscriber practises the law in the court of Appeals, the Superior courts of Chancery, and Common Law for the Richmond district, and in the Federal court. Wm. W. HENING. Oct. 24.
TO BE RENTED, THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaac, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family. Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the Bird in hand) at the corner of the Street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, foreman of the City, or to JACOB I. COHEN. (law if) February 25.
TO BE RENTED, THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaac, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family. Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the Bird in hand) at the corner of the Street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, foreman of the City, or to JACOB I. COHEN. (law if) February 25.
JOHN SOUTHGATE, At the house lately occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Amos Ladd, and directly opposite the Union Tavern, offers for sale, a pretty general assortment of FALL GOODS, Well worth the attention of country dealers.—Cash, country produce, or approved paper will be received in payment. ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE, London Particular, Madeira Wine in pipes; and a few boxes Martineque Cordials. October 23.
JOHN SOUTHGATE, At the house lately occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Amos Ladd, and directly opposite the Union Tavern, offers for sale, a pretty general assortment of FALL GOODS, Well worth the attention of country dealers.—Cash, country produce, or approved paper will be received in payment. ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE, London Particular, Madeira Wine in pipes; and a few boxes Martineque Cordials. October 23.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowline-Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 22.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowline-Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 22.
REMOVAL. THE Subscriber has removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Battery, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvell, Wyatt and Bullock—where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual.—They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 23, 1806.
REMOVAL. THE Subscriber has removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Battery, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvell, Wyatt and Bullock—where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual.—They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 23, 1806.
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN April 11.
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN April 11.
THE Subscriber has accommodations for Twenty Five Gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stabling for as many Horses. ALEXANDER QUARRIER. October 17.
THE Subscriber has accommodations for Twenty Five Gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stabling for as many Horses. ALEXANDER QUARRIER. October 17.
A GREAT Bargain offered in 735 acres of LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one and a half miles from York River, and bounded by Popotank Creek, the Lands of captain William Shackelford and Zachariah Shackelford. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water.—The abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may also be mentioned as a great inducement to any person wishing to purchase. This Land may be had low for cash, or good bonds at short payment. For further particulars apply to John H. Smith, or to the subscriber JOHN TEMPLE. Walkerton, September 20.
A GREAT Bargain offered in 735 acres of LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one and a half miles from York River, and bounded by Popotank Creek, the Lands of captain William Shackelford and Zachariah Shackelford. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water.—The abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may also be mentioned as a great inducement to any person wishing to purchase. This Land may be had low for cash, or good bonds at short payment. For further particulars apply to John H. Smith, or to the subscriber JOHN TEMPLE. Walkerton, September 20.
MAY be had in a Chariot, Harness, and pair of excellent horses—Enquire of the Editor. August 5.
MAY be had in a Chariot, Harness, and pair of excellent horses—Enquire of the Editor. August 5.
PICKLING VINEGAR. Of superior quality, made from two years old cider—For sale by WILLIAM HART, Opposite the State House. ALSO— SALT, loose and in Sacks, 50 Barrels cut HERRINGS, BROWN SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. Draft BEER. September 12.
PICKLING VINEGAR. Of superior quality, made from two years old cider—For sale by WILLIAM HART, Opposite the State House. ALSO— SALT, loose and in Sacks, 50 Barrels cut HERRINGS, BROWN SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. Draft BEER. September 12.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rofe and Duffel, Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Swardown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Kerseys, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. November 14.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rofe and Duffel, Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Swardown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Kerseys, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. November 14.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. NOTICE is hereby given, that the annual meeting of Stockholders, will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the 1st Monday in December next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Nov. 13.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. NOTICE is hereby given, that the annual meeting of Stockholders, will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the 1st Monday in December next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Nov. 13.
TO RENT, A TENEMENT, which Mrs. Phebe lately occupied on the Street leading by the Government, consisting of a large cellar, a room used as a kitchen, a very well fixed store, a comfing room, a drawing and bed room, and three sleeping and a lumber room in the garret; immediate possession may be had. Enquire of William F. Alt. August 20.
TO RENT, A TENEMENT, which Mrs. Phebe lately occupied on the Street leading by the Government, consisting of a large cellar, a room used as a kitchen, a very well fixed store, a comfing room, a drawing and bed room, and three sleeping and a lumber room in the garret; immediate possession may be had. Enquire of William F. Alt. August 20.
THE Subscribers, under the firm of Darmsdatt, Foster and Satchell, have opened an AUCTION & COMMISSION STORE, at the foot of the Bridge, where they will sell publicly, on every Wednesday and Saturday morning. JOSEPH DARMSDATT, JOHN FOSTER, JOHN SATCHELL.
THE Subscribers, under the firm of Darmsdatt, Foster and Satchell, have opened an AUCTION & COMMISSION STORE, at the foot of the Bridge, where they will sell publicly, on every Wednesday and Saturday morning. JOSEPH DARMSDATT, JOHN FOSTER, JOHN SATCHELL.
AT PRIVATE SALE: 40 hogheads } Brown Sugar. 56 barrels 2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 6 tiers Old Apple Brandy, 8 pipes Hollands Gin, 2 cases German Sheetings, 2 do. do. Dowlas, 1 do. do. Plattillas, 1 bale Hessians, 2 do. India Cottons.—And by the first arrivals from Liverpool, they will receive a large supply of coarse Woolens and Crockery Ware. Darmsdatt, Foster & Satchell. Richmond, Oct. 23, 1806. (en4w)
AT PRIVATE SALE: 40 hogheads } Brown Sugar. 56 barrels 2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 6 tiers Old Apple Brandy, 8 pipes Hollands Gin, 2 cases German Sheetings, 2 do. do. Dowlas, 1 do. do. Plattillas, 1 bale Hessians, 2 do. India Cottons.—And by the first arrivals from Liverpool, they will receive a large supply of coarse Woolens and Crockery Ware. Darmsdatt, Foster & Satchell. Richmond, Oct. 23, 1806. (en4w)
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, Esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, Esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18.
FOR SALE, TWO likely young MALE SERVANTS, well acquainted with house business.—For terms, Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 13.
FOR SALE, TWO likely young MALE SERVANTS, well acquainted with house business.—For terms, Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 13.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK, for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Assortment of Lawyers' and Sheriffs' BLANKS, just printed. JOHN ALCOCK, June 6.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK, for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Assortment of Lawyers' and Sheriffs' BLANKS, just printed. JOHN ALCOCK, June 6.
TO BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the U. States for the Fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Rofs and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of twelve thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars thirty-three cents, due and payable on the fifth day of July last, and find charges and expenses of sale.—That valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS. The sale will take place on the premises on the 14th day of November next. Also, under the same decree and on the same terms, will be sold at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on the 18th of the same month, a number of VALUABLE SLAVES. BENJAMIN MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Oct. 7, 1806.
TO BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the U. States for the Fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Rofs and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of twelve thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars thirty-three cents, due and payable on the fifth day of July last, and find charges and expenses of sale.—That valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS. The sale will take place on the premises on the 14th day of November next. Also, under the same decree and on the same terms, will be sold at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on the 18th of the same month, a number of VALUABLE SLAVES. BENJAMIN MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Oct. 7, 1806.
AT the request of Mr. Rofs, the sale of the Land above-mentioned, called Fort Lewis, is postponed until the 20th day of next month, when it will take place at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond; and the sale of the Negroes, is postponed until the 6th day of December next, on which day it will take place at the Eagle Tavern aforesaid. BENJAMIN MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. Oct. 16.
AT the request of Mr. Rofs, the sale of the Land above-mentioned, called Fort Lewis, is postponed until the 20th day of next month, when it will take place at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond; and the sale of the Negroes, is postponed until the 6th day of December next, on which day it will take place at the Eagle Tavern aforesaid. BENJAMIN MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. Oct. 16.
FOR THE ENQUIRER. TALLEYRAND'S VIEWS OF FRENCH COLONIZATION.
FOR THE ENQUIRER. TALLEYRAND'S VIEWS OF FRENCH COLONIZATION.
The Edinburgh Review for April 1805, contains a review of two most important tracts from the pen of the celebrated Talleyrand, which the existing circumstances of our country most strongly recommend to our notice. These tracts originally appeared in "the Memoirs of the Class of Moral and Political Sciences of the National Institute," under the following titles: "Essai sur les Avantages a retirer de Colonies Nouvelles dans les Circonstances presentes. Par le Cit. Talleyrand. Memoire, sur les Relations Commerciales des Etats Unis avec l'Angleterre. Par le Mem. It is superfluous to observe, that the celebrated author of these Memoirs is the prime minister of the Bonaparte cabinet; and that the leading principles of such a man may not be improperly assumed as the barometers of the conduct of his government. It is superfluous to observe that although these Memoirs were written some months ago, they are founded upon such principles of administration, as may be supposed to exercise a permanent control over the mind of their author. Granting these two suppositions to be correct, will it not obviously follow that these Memoirs are peculiarly interesting to every nation in the world, which is in a situation to be affected by the colonial views of France? How peculiarly important then ought these disquisitions to be considered by our own countrymen, when the principal difference of our opinions respecting the future policy of France, and even the policy which this government should pursue towards her, has originated in this very question of her colonial schemes? The federal party have attempted to enlist all our prejudices against France, by representing the subjugation of this country for the purposes of colonization, as one of the principal and honest republicans have participated of the same Alarm. So far, indeed, has this question interfered with our own individual concerns, that during the last session of Congress, it was seen mingling itself in the investigation of the most important questions, and attempting to mould the most important measures of foreign relations. It is useful, therefore, to seize upon every means, however indirect they may be, which promises to discover the secret intentions of France respecting the establishment of new colonies. In the following review of these able memoirs Mr. Talleyrand seems to have recommended no political principles, which are calculated to excite our own apprehensions. His leading positions are: That the turbulent spirits of the French Revolution should be laid to rest by the development of new means of employment: That these means do not present themselves in the mother country: And that therefore it is incumbent upon the French Government to establish new Colonies. That these Colonies should be planted upon continents rather than upon islands: And that they ought to be agricultural settlements which may be cultivated by the natives of the soil, rather than those, to which the negro system owes its origin. That it is the natural course of all colonies ultimately to produce a separation from the mother country: And that Egypt is the true theatre on which the French system of colonization should be reduced to practice, and on which alone a suitable substitute can be found for her West-India Colonies. Who can mistake the strong application of these principles to our own situation? Mr. Talleyrand seeks his colonies in the East, and not in the West. Not once does he direct himself to these U. States; but to the favourite, and fertile land of Egypt. Mr. Talleyrand too avows, that it is the natural destiny of all Colonies to separate themselves from the mother country. Would he then recommend to the French Government, to conquer a populous and valiant nation, which has already shaken off this Chrysalis Coat; a nation, so completely attached to its independence, that it could never be said to be conquered? Would Mr. Talleyrand persuade his master that the conquest and the subsequent preservation of such a country, are to be preferred to the acquisition of a country like Egypt, easy to be subdued, and easy to be preferred? Extra from the Edinburgh Review. On his return from America, which he had emigrated during the first stage of the French revolution, M. Talleyrand seems to have been strongly impressed with the situation in which he found his countrymen, after the violence of the Jacobin times had subsided. Their minds were still in an unsettled and turbulent state; and there seemed great reason to dread both the commotions of those restless spirits whom the times had engendered, and the effects of that apathy which, in the great mass of the people, generally succeeds to extreme excitement. The latter of these topics, however, is but slightly touched upon; and without considering the fatal consequences of the co-operation of these two evils, or reflecting on the impossibility of preventing a few factious men from placing their leader upon a throne which the general indifference might prepare, and the universal dread of new revolutions might fortify, Talleyrand (at the date of his work, only a speculative inquirer) directs his regards entirely to the means of providing a safe retreat for those unquiet spirits whom the revolution had left behind it. The state of the country in which he had lately resided, struck him as somewhat analogous to that of his own. He reflected on the singular ease with which all the violence of a revolutionary civil war had there subsided; and was naturally led to conclude, that industry is the grand pacificator, both of individuals and of nations; the best conservator both of domestic tranquility and social peace. The impossibility of adopting direct measures for promoting new exertions of labour among the people at home, was too obvious to require any exposition; and the observations which he had made upon the fabric of society in the infant settlements of the American continent, suggested, as the best means of accomplishing the great end in view, a recurrence to the colonial system, then almost overthrown by the crimes and follies of the revolutionary government. "The example of America" does not bear to "striking an analogy" to the state of France as M. Talleyrand has presupposed. He labours to show, why the "turbulence and agitation" of the American character should so immediately have vanished after the Revolution. But the fact is, that this turbulence and agitation never did exist in the great degree which he has represented, or in which they are exhibited in France. The difference of these effects is to be found in the difference of these revolutions themselves. The American war was not a contest among the citizens themselves; but between a mother country and her colonies. It was in reality not a civil war, but a war with a foreign and distant nation. In its progress it necessarily partook in a slight degree of the consequences of a civil war; it necessarily divided the colonists themselves into parties; but that division was not of itself calculated to excite much suspicion or persecution; the party of Tories who actually joined or were suspected of favouring the enemy, being so inconsiderable; and the great mass of the people being united in the support of their Rights. This fortunate feature of our revolution arose from the very structure of our society. The people themselves were not divided into privileged and unprivileged orders. There was no king; there were no nobles; there was no highly privileged priesthood; to create a distinct set of interests in the social body and to attach a numerous train of adherents to the establishment order of things. The revolution did not therefore materially alter the existing social relations of the inhabitants; it banished but few individuals from the snug, lucrative offices which the old government conferred upon them; few were therefore interested themselves in supporting the British government, and few were suspected by others of a secret attachment to it. Disappointed interest on the one hand, and envenomed suspicion on the other, did not therefore direct the passions of the inhabitants against each other; and except a few men who had held places under the crown, a few who were still attached to the interests of their old native country, and a few who on principle opposed our separation, our countrymen directed their whole force against the common enemy. After that enemy had retired, most of the turbulence and agitation of our character, of themselves, subsided. But this picture is in direct contrast with the French revolution. What was the society of France but a compound of privileged and unprivileged orders? What was their unfortunate revolution, but a struggle between principle and privilege; between such were interested in maintaining the old order of things, and those who were as earnestly bent upon its destruction? A contest in which one part of France was arrayed against another part of France; a contest, in which the turbulence and agitation of the human character were projected to the highest pitch, all the hostile passions were en- rendered, and the social structure itself was shattered into fragments. When Mr. Talleyrand ascribes the destruction of the "little" hatred or animosity which prevailed among our countrymen, to the vast field of employment, which our peculiar situation affords; we shall not contest the correctness of his position; but it is no doubt equally correct, that the principal reason of their not existing at present, is, because they never did exist in any violent degree. The general Essay on Colonies, contains a deduction of the advantages which must accrue to France, from a careful attention to the colonial system; and points out the principles that ought to guide her in the formation of new settlements. The memoir upon the relation between England and America, is apparently written with a view of recommending, by a practical exemplification, the general principles of colonization; but the argument is couched under the form of an attempt to explain several political facts which the author remarked during his travels over the greater part of North America; and truly if the former of these papers make us with that every statesman, and especially the present rulers of France, were educated by such liberal views as the author inculcates, it is impossible to read the latter, without lamenting that no traveller has ever appeared so capable as M. Talleyrand, of instructing his country by the scientific observation of foreign nations; and that he himself has not devoted his life to a pursuit pointed out alike by his genius and acquirements. Two great objects, according to our author, are to be gained by the planting of new colonies, in the present state of France. A vast body of people has been either thrown idle by the revolution, or so corrupted by habits of intrigue and excesses of violence, as to be incapable of regular industry. To open an egress for these troublous spirits, and at the same time to derive profit from the qualities which render them useless and dangerous at home, is the double advantage of planting new settlements. The example of America, by striking analogy, points out the former benefit; the latter is sufficiently clear of itself. In the United States, our author was surprised to observe, that a long and violent civil war had left scarcely any trace of its existence in the character or intercourse of the various factions which divided the people. No hatred or animosity was perceivable among individuals; no turbulence or agitation of character had been permanently engendered on the sober, solid habits of the colonists. None of those symptoms, in short, were observable, which, for ages after a violent and general civil war, always endanger the internal security of nations whose structure has assumed a regular form and consistency. The profound remark of Machiavel appeared for once to fail, "that every revolution contains the seeds of another, and scatters them behind it." The peculiar situation of the American people furnishes an easy explanation of this happy peculiarity. Our author justly observes, that though the change no doubt excited all those revolutionary dispositions which in other countries have prolonged the reign of anarchy, and formed abundance of characters fitted for profiting by such an alteration of popular habits, yet the vast extent of the country afforded a constant vent for the most restless activity in projects useful to the community, and tempting to the individual; drew off to a distance from the theatres of dissention, those whose violence had not been calmed by victory; and (he might have said) secured an agreeable retreat to the numerous remains of the Royalist party. Now as France, with much more turbulent spirit, has not at home the same opportunities of quenching it, our author infers that it should be drawn off by colonial establishments, the only expedient which can enable a well-peopled & cultivated country to unite the advantages peculiar to new settlements with those possessed by full-grown communities. He rapidly sketches the reasons that have induced the various emigrations recorded in history, and finds that they all owed their origin to far less pure motives than those which at present concur in recommending the scheme to France. The violence in which many of those plans originated, and the total failure of every one that did not assume a milder and juster aspect, he holds up as a lesson well worthy of attention. All colonial measures, according to him, should begin with the fair and open offer of a settlement from Government; and he fastens it as a striking proof, how essential freedom of choice is to the success of such plans, that those ancient republics which were constrained to send out colonies, by the narrowness of their territory, proposed the emigration as an allurements, and did not enforce, by positive law, even what was necessary for the existence of the state. Let us, says he, imitate the policy to which the most prosperous of those establishments owed their origin, and avoid, as much as possible, the errors which modern nations have committed in following the example of the ancients. From some measures of this sort, he expects every advantage will result to France. She has only to propose a colony, and the offer will be joyfully received. In describing the probability of this favourable reception, he enumerates rapidly, but with great force of language, and perfect accuracy, all the motives which concur to recommend such an emigration to so many descriptions of his countrymen. But if the finding employment for the persons described in this passage is itself a great advantage to the mother country, our author conceives the acquisition of rich and flourishing colonies, more especially in the present circumstances of France, to be no less important. The natural tendency of colonial settlements to throw off their dependence, has received too many illustrations from the events of the last thirty years, not to prevent governors with one of those near and certain prospects which ought to exercise a practical influence over their immediate arrangements. The loss of America to England, M. Talleyrand plainly deduces from causes neither accidental nor peculiar; and it is evident from the whole tenor of his reasoning, that he views the attempts to restore order in the French West Indies, as neither likely to succeed in the mean time, nor, even if attended with temporary success, as sufficient to ward off, for any considerable period, the blow which circumstances beyond the reach of edicts and armies have prepared in the western wing of the French empire. The radical vices of the political system in the islands, their extent, position and climate, above all the structure of their society, are clearly what he means by "cette force des choses qui fait la delinee des etats, et a laquelle rien ne resiste." While, therefore, he recommends a due attention to measures which may aim at a reparation of the manifold evils produced by the impolicy of the revolutionary government in St. Domingo and Guadalupe, he enforces the necessity of being prepared for the more likely event, a general failure of all such plans, and a total destruction of the French colonial power in the new world. Let France look about her, says this wary statesman, and see if there are no other countries where new settlements may conveniently be undertaken as a substitute for the colonies which may so soon be lost; and let those colonial establishments be formed upon principles which shall prevent the recurrence of the disorders that have befallen the West-Indies. It is for the purpose of showing what are the right kinds of colonies, what are the settlements most safe and secure in themselves, and most likely to ensure a continuance of commercial relations, even after they may have become independent of the mother country, that the memoir upon the United States is evidently conceived. The result of the inquiry is an inference in favour of a particular
The Edinburgh Review for April 1805, contains a review of two most important tracts from the pen of the celebrated Talleyrand, which the existing circumstances of our country most strongly recommend to our notice. These tracts originally appeared in "the Memoirs of the Class of Moral and Political Sciences of the National Institute," under the following titles: "Essai sur les Avantages a retirer de Colonies Nouvelles dans les Circonstances presentes. Par le Cit. Talleyrand. Memoire, sur les Relations Commerciales des Etats Unis avec l'Angleterre. Par le Mem. It is superfluous to observe, that the celebrated author of these Memoirs is the prime minister of the Bonaparte cabinet; and that the leading principles of such a man may not be improperly assumed as the barometers of the conduct of his government. It is superfluous to observe that although these Memoirs were written some months ago, they are founded upon such principles of administration, as may be supposed to exercise a permanent control over the mind of their author. Granting these two suppositions to be correct, will it not obviously follow that these Memoirs are peculiarly interesting to every nation in the world, which is in a situation to be affected by the colonial views of France? How peculiarly important then ought these disquisitions to be considered by our own countrymen, when the principal difference of our opinions respecting the future policy of France, and even the policy which this government should pursue towards her, has originated in this very question of her colonial schemes? The federal party have attempted to enlist all our prejudices against France, by representing the subjugation of this country for the purposes of colonization, as one of the principal and honest republicans have participated of the same Alarm. So far, indeed, has this question interfered with our own individual concerns, that during the last session of Congress, it was seen mingling itself in the investigation of the most important questions, and attempting to mould the most important measures of foreign relations. It is useful, therefore, to seize upon every means, however indirect they may be, which promises to discover the secret intentions of France respecting the establishment of new colonies. In the following review of these able memoirs Mr. Talleyrand seems to have recommended no political principles, which are calculated to excite our own apprehensions. His leading positions are: That the turbulent spirits of the French Revolution should be laid to rest by the development of new means of employment: That these means do not present themselves in the mother country: And that therefore it is incumbent upon the French Government to establish new Colonies. That these Colonies should be planted upon continents rather than upon islands: And that they ought to be agricultural settlements which may be cultivated by the natives of the soil, rather than those, to which the negro system owes its origin. That it is the natural course of all colonies ultimately to produce a separation from the mother country: And that Egypt is the true theatre on which the French system of colonization should be reduced to practice, and on which alone a suitable substitute can be found for her West-India Colonies. Who can mistake the strong application of these principles to our own situation? Mr. Talleyrand seeks his colonies in the East, and not in the West. Not once does he direct himself to these U. States; but to the favourite, and fertile land of Egypt. Mr. Talleyrand too avows, that it is the natural destiny of all Colonies to separate themselves from the mother country. Would he then recommend to the French Government, to conquer a populous and valiant nation, which has already shaken off this Chrysalis Coat; a nation, so completely attached to its independence, that it could never be said to be conquered? Would Mr. Talleyrand persuade his master that the conquest and the subsequent preservation of such a country, are to be preferred to the acquisition of a country like Egypt, easy to be subdued, and easy to be preferred? Extra from the Edinburgh Review. On his return from America, which he had emigrated during the first stage of the French revolution, M. Talleyrand seems to have been strongly impressed with the situation in which he found his countrymen, after the violence of the Jacobin times had subsided. Their minds were still in an unsettled and turbulent state; and there seemed great reason to dread both the commotions of those restless spirits whom the times had engendered, and the effects of that apathy which, in the great mass of the people, generally succeeds to extreme excitement. The latter of these topics, however, is but slightly touched upon; and without considering the fatal consequences of the co-operation of these two evils, or reflecting on the impossibility of preventing a few factious men from placing their leader upon a throne which the general indifference might prepare, and the universal dread of new revolutions might fortify, Talleyrand (at the date of his work, only a speculative inquirer) directs his regards entirely to the means of providing a safe retreat for those unquiet spirits whom the revolution had left behind it. The state of the country in which he had lately resided, struck him as somewhat analogous to that of his own. He reflected on the singular ease with which all the violence of a revolutionary civil war had there subsided; and was naturally led to conclude, that industry is the grand pacificator, both of individuals and of nations; the best conservator both of domestic tranquility and social peace. The impossibility of adopting direct measures for promoting new exertions of labour among the people at home, was too obvious to require any exposition; and the observations which he had made upon the fabric of society in the infant settlements of the American continent, suggested, as the best means of accomplishing the great end in view, a recurrence to the colonial system, then almost overthrown by the crimes and follies of the revolutionary government. "The example of America" does not bear to "striking an analogy" to the state of France as M. Talleyrand has presupposed. He labours to show, why the "turbulence and agitation" of the American character should so immediately have vanished after the Revolution. But the fact is, that this turbulence and agitation never did exist in the great degree which he has represented, or in which they are exhibited in France. The difference of these effects is to be found in the difference of these revolutions themselves. The American war was not a contest among the citizens themselves; but between a mother country and her colonies. It was in reality not a civil war, but a war with a foreign and distant nation. In its progress it necessarily partook in a slight degree of the consequences of a civil war; it necessarily divided the colonists themselves into parties; but that division was not of itself calculated to excite much suspicion or persecution; the party of Tories who actually joined or were suspected of favouring the enemy, being so inconsiderable; and the great mass of the people being united in the support of their Rights. This fortunate feature of our revolution arose from the very structure of our society. The people themselves were not divided into privileged and unprivileged orders. There was no king; there were no nobles; there was no highly privileged priesthood; to create a distinct set of interests in the social body and to attach a numerous train of adherents to the establishment order of things. The revolution did not therefore materially alter the existing social relations of the inhabitants; it banished but few individuals from the snug, lucrative offices which the old government conferred upon them; few were therefore interested themselves in supporting the British government, and few were suspected by others of a secret attachment to it. Disappointed interest on the one hand, and envenomed suspicion on the other, did not therefore direct the passions of the inhabitants against each other; and except a few men who had held places under the crown, a few who were still attached to the interests of their old native country, and a few who on principle opposed our separation, our countrymen directed their whole force against the common enemy. After that enemy had retired, most of the turbulence and agitation of our character, of themselves, subsided. But this picture is in direct contrast with the French revolution. What was the society of France but a compound of privileged and unprivileged orders? What was their unfortunate revolution, but a struggle between principle and privilege; between such were interested in maintaining the old order of things, and those who were as earnestly bent upon its destruction? A contest in which one part of France was arrayed against another part of France; a contest, in which the turbulence and agitation of the human character were projected to the highest pitch, all the hostile passions were en- rendered, and the social structure itself was shattered into fragments. When Mr. Talleyrand ascribes the destruction of the "little" hatred or animosity which prevailed among our countrymen, to the vast field of employment, which our peculiar situation affords; we shall not contest the correctness of his position; but it is no doubt equally correct, that the principal reason of their not existing at present, is, because they never did exist in any violent degree. The general Essay on Colonies, contains a deduction of the advantages which must accrue to France, from a careful attention to the colonial system; and points out the principles that ought to guide her in the formation of new settlements. The memoir upon the relation between England and America, is apparently written with a view of recommending, by a practical exemplification, the general principles of colonization; but the argument is couched under the form of an attempt to explain several political facts which the author remarked during his travels over the greater part of North America; and truly if the former of these papers make us with that every statesman, and especially the present rulers of France, were educated by such liberal views as the author inculcates, it is impossible to read the latter, without lamenting that no traveller has ever appeared so capable as M. Talleyrand, of instructing his country by the scientific observation of foreign nations; and that he himself has not devoted his life to a pursuit pointed out alike by his genius and acquirements. Two great objects, according to our author, are to be gained by the planting of new colonies, in the present state of France. A vast body of people has been either thrown idle by the revolution, or so corrupted by habits of intrigue and excesses of violence, as to be incapable of regular industry. To open an egress for these troublous spirits, and at the same time to derive profit from the qualities which render them useless and dangerous at home, is the double advantage of planting new settlements. The example of America, by striking analogy, points out the former benefit; the latter is sufficiently clear of itself. In the United States, our author was surprised to observe, that a long and violent civil war had left scarcely any trace of its existence in the character or intercourse of the various factions which divided the people. No hatred or animosity was perceivable among individuals; no turbulence or agitation of character had been permanently engendered on the sober, solid habits of the colonists. None of those symptoms, in short, were observable, which, for ages after a violent and general civil war, always endanger the internal security of nations whose structure has assumed a regular form and consistency. The profound remark of Machiavel appeared for once to fail, "that every revolution contains the seeds of another, and scatters them behind it." The peculiar situation of the American people furnishes an easy explanation of this happy peculiarity. Our author justly observes, that though the change no doubt excited all those revolutionary dispositions which in other countries have prolonged the reign of anarchy, and formed abundance of characters fitted for profiting by such an alteration of popular habits, yet the vast extent of the country afforded a constant vent for the most restless activity in projects useful to the community, and tempting to the individual; drew off to a distance from the theatres of dissention, those whose violence had not been calmed by victory; and (he might have said) secured an agreeable retreat to the numerous remains of the Royalist party. Now as France, with much more turbulent spirit, has not at home the same opportunities of quenching it, our author infers that it should be drawn off by colonial establishments, the only expedient which can enable a well-peopled & cultivated country to unite the advantages peculiar to new settlements with those possessed by full-grown communities. He rapidly sketches the reasons that have induced the various emigrations recorded in history, and finds that they all owed their origin to far less pure motives than those which at present concur in recommending the scheme to France. The violence in which many of those plans originated, and the total failure of every one that did not assume a milder and juster aspect, he holds up as a lesson well worthy of attention. All colonial measures, according to him, should begin with the fair and open offer of a settlement from Government; and he fastens it as a striking proof, how essential freedom of choice is to the success of such plans, that those ancient republics which were constrained to send out colonies, by the narrowness of their territory, proposed the emigration as an allurements, and did not enforce, by positive law, even what was necessary for the existence of the state. Let us, says he, imitate the policy to which the most prosperous of those establishments owed their origin, and avoid, as much as possible, the errors which modern nations have committed in following the example of the ancients. From some measures of this sort, he expects every advantage will result to France. She has only to propose a colony, and the offer will be joyfully received. In describing the probability of this favourable reception, he enumerates rapidly, but with great force of language, and perfect accuracy, all the motives which concur to recommend such an emigration to so many descriptions of his countrymen. But if the finding employment for the persons described in this passage is itself a great advantage to the mother country, our author conceives the acquisition of rich and flourishing colonies, more especially in the present circumstances of France, to be no less important. The natural tendency of colonial settlements to throw off their dependence, has received too many illustrations from the events of the last thirty years, not to prevent governors with one of those near and certain prospects which ought to exercise a practical influence over their immediate arrangements. The loss of America to England, M. Talleyrand plainly deduces from causes neither accidental nor peculiar; and it is evident from the whole tenor of his reasoning, that he views the attempts to restore order in the French West Indies, as neither likely to succeed in the mean time, nor, even if attended with temporary success, as sufficient to ward off, for any considerable period, the blow which circumstances beyond the reach of edicts and armies have prepared in the western wing of the French empire. The radical vices of the political system in the islands, their extent, position and climate, above all the structure of their society, are clearly what he means by "cette force des choses qui fait la delinee des etats, et a laquelle rien ne resiste." While, therefore, he recommends a due attention to measures which may aim at a reparation of the manifold evils produced by the impolicy of the revolutionary government in St. Domingo and Guadalupe, he enforces the necessity of being prepared for the more likely event, a general failure of all such plans, and a total destruction of the French colonial power in the new world. Let France look about her, says this wary statesman, and see if there are no other countries where new settlements may conveniently be undertaken as a substitute for the colonies which may so soon be lost; and let those colonial establishments be formed upon principles which shall prevent the recurrence of the disorders that have befallen the West-Indies. It is for the purpose of showing what are the right kinds of colonies, what are the settlements most safe and secure in themselves, and most likely to ensure a continuance of commercial relations, even after they may have become independent of the mother country, that the memoir upon the United States is evidently conceived. The result of the inquiry is an inference in favour of a particular

settlements, where the natives of the soil are able to cultivate it; and a warning against all such schemes as those to which the negro system owes its origin. The territory where these plantations may be settled, is plainly described. After a few words about the islands along the coast of Africa, M. Talleyrand seemed to fix upon Egypt as the proper spot. Chose it well known forefathers the probable separation of the American colonies, without exactly predicting the manner in which the islands were to be lost; but he was so impressed with the likelihood of this event, that he entered into measures for the acquisition of Egypt as a settlement which might serve to France instead of all her West-India territory, and for the same purposes Talleyrand, nearer the fulfilment of this prediction, and more accurately acquainted with the manner in which it was to be accomplished, asserts as a truth beyond all dispute, that sooner or later the emancipation of the negroes must overthrow the cultivation of the sugar colonies; and adds, "il est politique d'aller au-devant de ces grandes changements, et la première idée qui s'offre à l'esprit, celle qui amène plus de suppositions favorables, paroitroit être d'essayer cette culture aux lieux mêmes où elle est cultivée." Let it be recollected that the Egyptian expedition was undertaken a few months after this memoir had been read to an assembly to which the captain of the enterprise belonged; and that the author of these opinions was actively engaged in the government which planned the conquest; little doubt will remain of a position so well supported by its internal evidence, though obstinately discredited by most of our political reasoners, that the great and ultimate object of the capture of Egypt was the settlement of a colony which might serve as a refuge for the agriculture of the West-Indies. It is difficult to say whether the view of proceeding against India from that quarter was ever in the contemplation of the French government further than as a possible accessory to the main project, an incidental and distant advantage, which might render Egypt still more valuable, but was not essential to its importance. Enough was surely gained by that memorable expedition, if its success secured to France the finest colony in the world; raised her to the height of commercial prosperity, from an almost total annihilation of her trade; enabled her to sacrifice all her expensive and sickle dependencies in America, without a single inducement to make one additional struggle for their preservation; and gave her the certainty of ruining in a few crops all the colonial prosperity of her rival.
We have already remarked, that the evident object of the memoir upon the North American commerce, is to point out the kind of colonial system which is best calculated to secure a beneficial intercourse between the mother country and the colonies, even after the state of political dependence is at an end. Viewing a separation as the natural consummation of all such plans, our author is anxious to explain how the relations of trade may be made to survive this event; and he examines, at great length, the circumstances which have maintained the connection between England and the United States, long after the cessation of their political ties. Considered merely as a speculative explanation of the subject, this discussion is extremely beautiful. The fact to be accounted for, that since the American war, the trade between England and the United States has more than doubled, is certainly explained in a manner perfectly satisfactory. The American colonies were entirely English. They were knit to the mother country, not by laws and governments, but by identity of origin & language, similarity of character, habits, & political institutions. The English manufactures were necessary to countries utterly destitute of all but agricultural industry; the English merchant sold cheaper and on longer credit than any other in the world. Not only the best goods for the money were to be had from him, but goods of such excellent quality were not to be had for money in any other quarter. Not only prompt payment was dispensed with by the English trader, when all other dealers insisted on it, but the former regularly allowed his American customers to retain the use of his capital until it had yielded the gross profits, and then was satisfied with a smaller portion of the gain for his net allowance than other lenders could afford to take. All these advantages, the consequences of established skill and long experience, with a great stock, and old habits of mutual dealings, were sufficient to preserve the mercantile connexion between the mother country and her late colonies, in full force, even if the powerful ties of language, manners, and blood, had not united their influence in the same direction. Compared with these bonds of attachment, what were the obligations which the colonies owed to France for assisting them in throwing off the yoke of Great Britain? The Americans, indeed, never believed that France was their real friend; they only gave her credit for being the enemy of England. But, although they had acknowledged the full extent of their debt, and felt the utmost gratitude of which their nature admitted, would such feelings have followed them into their counting-houses and warehouses? With every stream of our love for their deliverers, would they have altered one inch the course of a single penny, destined, like all the pence of all the traders and all the consumers in the world, to follow, not the objects of their attachment, but the cheapest goods, and the easiest creditors? There is no wonder, then, that the trade between England and America should have continued in its wonted channel, in spite of their political separation, and of the political services of France. That channel is never open to any public influence, and feels only the force of one motive, individual interest.
[The preceding explanation is as beautiful, as it is correct; and the conclusions to which it irresistibly leads are in the highest degree consolatory to our American spirit. It is true, that our only connexion with Great Britain, which survived the revolution, was the connexion of commerce; it is true, that this connexion would never have remained, had not Great Britain been able to afford to sell us her manufactures at a cheaper rate and on a longer credit than any other nation. It is true, that this superiority merely arises from the superiority of her manufacturing skill and the comparative abundance of her manufacturing and commercial capital. But the influence of those causes is subject to a gradual though certain diminution from two counteracting causes: the increase of capital and of manufacturing skill among the rival manufacturing nations of Europe; and their continued increase in our own country. Many manufactures, for example, are now established on this side of the Atlantic, which were formerly confined to the other; and the inhabitants of New-England, are making rapid strides towards the establishment of other branches. This natural progress of manufactures is perfectly different from that forced, hot-bed growth, which political bounties or Custom-house duties can produce.] Enquirer.
Europe.
WESTMINSTER ELECTORS.
The public meeting, called for the purpose of ascertaining the general sentiment respecting the merits and pretensions of those who aspire to the honor of succeeding Mr. Fox in the representation for Westminster, was held on Thursday, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the Strand.
At half past 12 nearly 800 persons were assembled in the great room.
Mr. Wisheart was called to the chair, who after stating the object of the meeting, and the irrepressible loss occasioned by Mr. Fox's death, enforced the necessity of choosing a man of honorable character and proper political principles to succeed him.
Mr. O'Brien then offered himself to the notice of the meeting. He said that his course would be clear but short. He had been led to think that Lord Percy and Mr. Sheridan were ineligible, but having been corrected in that opinion, he should as soon think of opposing a descendant of the Noble Lord Hotspur, in the command of an army, as of opposing him in the representation for Westminster. With regard to his Honorable Friend Mr. Sheridan, he should have no difficulty in yielding to him; but understanding that Lord Percy was perfectly eligible he should propose Lord Percy as a Candidate. (Applause.)
A gentleman, whose name we understand to be COCKER, said, that the object of the meeting was not only to choose a fit person, but to choose the most fit. Of Lord Percy he knew nothing; but there were no traits that could impress any man with an idea that he was the most fit person. He meant no reflection upon Lord Percy, but he was an untried character—his family had great influence in Parliament, and he might have had a seat in Parliament elsewhere. Mr. Cocker then expressed his deep regard for Mr. Fox, whom he had been attached to for forty years—he said, that out of respect for Mr. Fox, he would tell whom he thought the most fit person. He should look for him, and find him among those who had fought on the same side with Mr. Fox—Mr. Sheridan was the man, and therefore he should propose Mr. Sheridan. (Plaudits.)
Mr. SHERIDAN—"Gentlemen, in offering the few sentences I shall address to you in the present instance, I shall, I am afraid, require your indulgence, having but lately recovered from a short but sharp illness. Upon the one great topic, the loss, the irreparable loss of that great and illustrious character, Mr. Fox, I shall say but little. There must pass a long interval between the heavy blow and the consideration of the subject, to enable any man to speak upon it with composure. (Applause.) To say anything would indeed be unnecessary—he must be still living before your eyes—his virtues must be in your hearts, as his loss is in your despair. I have seen in a public paper what has been stated to be his last words. They were for—"I die happy;" but turning to the dearest object of his affection, he added, "I pity you." Gentlemen, if his modesty would have allowed him, he need not only have said, "I pity you," but he might have added, "I pity England; I pity Europe; I pity human nature." He died in the spirit of peace; he died in creating and promoting the spirit of universal peace. In his heart, I say, he was happy! Because he sought to restore the tranquillity of the world. From this consideration I pass to one comparatively insignificant; it is to consider of the pretensions of those who have the presumption to succeed him. I have had a friendly hint conveyed to me that I may offend the electors of Stafford if I offer myself for Westminster. I am obliged to the authors of it for their solicitude; but I say that merely to be a member for Westminster was not so much the object of my wish as to have been chosen to succeed Mr. Fox. My constituents, I am sure, will feel that it is one thing to represent Westminster, and another to be judged worthy of succeeding Mr. Fox. Having stated these motives, I have but a word or two to say: I have followed Mr. Fox step by step, through his whole political life, and in all those measures which recommended him to your reverence and affection. It is true I have sometimes differed with him upon particular points, and there have not been wanting men who have endeavoured to aggravate those differences. But his noble nature never suffered any suspicion to enter his heart; for he knew me well, and knew that if I differed with him it was from principle. His friendship was the best pride of my life; I considered it as more glory to share in his exclusion from power, and in his exile, than in any honours that kings or governments could bestow. (Plaudits;) and, gentlemen, had I to pass my life over again, I should still have thought it more honourable to have shared in that exclusion, than to have been the most successful instance of servility; to have been loaded with titles, covered with distinctions, and to have been hampered with wealth obtained by the plunder of the people. (Loud applause.)—My anxious wish is, that while the corpse of our revered friend lies unburied, not a thing should be done to produce discord. If the remedy should be in my power, this objection might be made!—it might be said, as has been very scandalously observed, that I retired because I was afraid of risking the loss of my official situation.—Gentlemen, I should have thought my life would have been a sufficient answer to such a charge. But if any minister expects to find in me a servile vassal, my place shall certainly be at the service of that minister. Independence, gentlemen, is not in wealth, it is not in honours, it is not in high birth; but it is in the mind, or it is no where. But I must here do ministers the justice to say, that there is not one of them who will feel inclined to rebuke or censure my conduct. If I have failed in offering myself earlier to your notice, I cannot lament it; for if with breath quivered on those lips, I should have felt it unbecoming in me to have expressed a wish or desire to be his successor.
"But now, gentlemen, I come to what I feel an unpleasant part of this short address to you, namely, that notwithstanding what I have said, and notwithstanding the manner in which you have done me the honor of listening to me, I must feel myself under the necessity of retiring from this contest.—(Cries of No! No!)—There was in friendship I owe this advantage, that while living I considered such a man as Mr. Fox a kind of land-mark, and his principles as a guide for our conduct after his death. Yet there is a duty incumbent upon me, I mean a desire to consider what would have been the wish of that illustrious person, were it possible for him to view what is going on at this moment. I am sure that if such a subject could have come across him on his death bed, that any friend of his should start a candidate for his situation, he would have wished him, rather than risk a pretence for a division among his colleagues, to decline the contest; he would have implored that friend to make a sacrifice. Mr. Sheridan concluded by saying, that he saw no other mode of avoiding discord than to unite in supporting Lord Percy. [Mr. Sheridan's speech was loudly applauded.]
Mr. Sheridan and Mr. Graham complained, that the chairman acted rather as the advocate and friend of Lord Percy, than as an impartial chairman.
After a good deal of noise in the room, in the course of which there were considerable indications of tumult, a resolution was moved by Mr. Gibbons, that the meeting do now adjourn. This was carried unanimously, on an understanding that it was adjourned till next Friday, in order that a committee might prepare, in the meantime, a requisition in a more regular manner, mentioning, specifically, the name of the proposed candidate.
NEW YORK, November 24.
By the ship Liberty, captain Chew, who arrived at this port yesterday in 30 days from Liverpool, the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received a file of London papers to
the evening of the 30th of September. Lloyd's lists of the same date, and a Liverpool paper of 2d October, the day previous to the vessel's sailing.
The following extracts, and a few articles of marine news, comprise whatever in these papers is politically or commercially interesting.
LONDON, Sept. 29.
The mails due on Sunday last night and Wednesday last, arrived this morning. It is quite certain that Czarina is still in the hands of the Russians. It also appears, that Napoleon has been disappointed in one effect which he expected from D'Oubril's treaty. The signing of this treaty was notified to the Russian Commandant at Catarrho, in the hope, that without farther orders he would give up the place. He seems, however, to have been too well acquainted with his duty as a soldier to be surprised into a surrender by such a stratagem as this—though the Austrians were to have been made instruments in the deception.
Appearances become every day more hostile on the continent. Both France and Prussia prepare with great activity. Saxony is to furnish to the latter 26,000 men, and Russia has a well appointed army ready for the field. Even Austria, greatly to the credit of the archduke Charles, has already restored her army, and supplied her wasted magazines with arms and military stores, and may soon be able to take a decided part in any new war that may be provoked by the insatiable ambition of Bonaparte.
Our private Correspondent at Hamburg, states a report current there, that the Emperor of Russia has taken possession of Prussia Proper, and even Konigsberg itself, as a security that Prussia will act in concert with the Allies, in the approaching war. If this be correct, we may from expect to see Lord Lauderdale in London.
By letters from the Hague it appears that the greatest activity prevails in the military preparations of the army of Holland.
A French army of 40,000 men, comprising 10,000 Dutch, is to be stationed on the Ems, in Benheim.
A Decree of Divorce has been formally published at Paris, of the marriage between Jerome Bonaparte, and Miss Patterson. Report says that Brother Jerome is to be immediately united to a Foreign Princess.
DOWNING STREET, SEPT. 25.
The King has been pleased to cause it to be signified by the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, to the Ministers of Friendly and Neutral Powers resident at this Court, that his Majesty having been pleased, on the 10th of May last, to direct that the necessary measures should be taken for the blockade of the Coast, Rivers, and Ports from the River Elbe to the port of Breist, both inclusive; his Majesty is now pleased to declare that so much of such blockade as extended from the River Elbe to the River Ems, both inclusive, is for the present discontinued, and that from the date hereof, the navigation of the Coast, Rivers, and Ports from the River Elbe to the River Ems, both inclusive, is as free as if such blockade had not taken place.
September 20.
Price of Stocks this day at one o'clock—Consols, money, 63 1-4 3-8 for acc. 63 1-4 3-8—Omnium 7 1-4—Exchequer Bills, par 23 diff. It will, we are persuaded, give general and warm satisfaction to the army, and to the country, to learn the liberality of Government, in permanently appointing the brave General Beresford as Commander in Chief of Buenos Ayres, with the same salary as possessed by the Spanish Governor, viz. 10,000. per annum. The names of several gallant Officers, whom we lately mentioned, are, we are glad to hear, likely to be soon employed, and the long looked for and talked of brevet to come out.
Generals England and St. John are going to Portsmouth on a visit to their fine regiments going thence on foreign service.
Expeditions.—The 9th Light Dragoons (Earl of Rosslyn's Regiment) the 17th Ditto, of which the Hon. General Grey is Lieutenant Colonel; the 5th, 8th, 18th, and 30th foot; and the 7th, 8th, and part of the 5th and 6th German Legion, fill remain at Portsmouth. The Ardent of 64 guns, capt. Donelly, failed yesterday from Portsmouth. Colonel Crawford, Secretary to Mr. Windham, with the rank of Brigadier General, certainly goes in command of the troops at Portsmouth on a separate and particular service. Colonel Crawford is a man of science, of the finest military talent, and though his present rank is not high, he has been as long in the army as most of our Lieutenant Generals.
PLYMOUTH, Sept. 23.
This morning early failed to the westward, the Plover of 18 guns, and a gun brig of 14 guns, having under their convoy twelve transports, with the 45th, 87th, and 95th regiments of foot on board. It is said they are to touch at Falmouth. The transports with the 40th regiment on board, are gone up Hamoaze, in order that the men may be removed from them to copper-bottomed ships, previously to their sailing for Buenos Ayres.
Paris journals to the 26th instant inclusive, and Dutch to the same date, have been received, the contents of which are of considerable importance.
They confirm what we yesterday stated that Bonaparte has left Paris. The fact is announced in the Monitor in the following short notice:
PARIS, Sept. 26.
The Imperial and Royal Majesties set out from St. Cloud, in the night between Wednesday and Thursday. The emperor, it is supposed, proceeds towards Mayence.
It was understood at Paris, that Talleyrand left that city on Friday, to follow his master; at least it was not doubted that he would join him.
There can be no doubt now whatever, that he goes to head his army, and lead it against the King of Prussia. The Monitor has not yet in any direct manner, alluded to the dispute between these powers.
The general complexion of the French and Dutch journals, compared with the accounts received by the Mails of yesterday, shew that war is now considered as inevitable between Prussia and France. The French accounts respecting Germany are never entitled to any credit, but from the great anxiety they manifest to falsify the statements from other quarters, they betray the feeling of the French Government on the contemplation of the present crisis.—There are articles in the Monitor from Cassel of the 18th, and Dresden of the 11th, in which Prussia is accused of an attempt to usurp over Saxony and Hesse a sovereignty much more direct and overbearing than the Emperor as head of the Germanic Body had ever claimed or exercised.
It is stated in the same articles, that the elector of Hesse had refused to ratify a treaty concluded at Berlin, in which the pretensions of Prussia were recognised. There is not the least evidence of such a subject of misunderstanding; for all the German accounts concur in the state-
ment that the Hessians were to join the Prussians, and that the junction of a considerable body with General Ruchel has actually been effected. As to Saxony, which is represented as equally averse to co-operate with Prussia, the fact is unquestionable, that the whole of the Saxon troops are at the disposal of the Prussians, and the whole of the Saxon territory is occupied by them.
From every thing we can collect, the Prussian army would be in the positions it intended to occupy about the end of this month. The French army could not be concentrated and put in motion before that period. Bonaparte left Paris on the morning of the 25th, and could not be at Frankfort before the 30th, nor commence operations till some days after. There are eight separate grand Corps d'Armée of French troops in Germany, but we apprehend these upon an average do not exceed fifteen thousand men each, if they are so numerous, which we do not, however, believe each of them consists of three divisions. Probably, however, the number of French troops actually in Germany is near an hundred and twenty thousand men. Of these, however, there is no doubt that a considerable number must be left to watch the motion of Austria which cannot be supposed altogether indifferent at so critical a moment. But the number of the French disposable forces is so great, that it is impossible to contemplate the approaching struggle in which Prussia, in the first instance, must be almost single, without painful apprehensions. The Monitor takes a parade of the conspirators marching to join the armies, and 300,000 men are said to be ready to march into Germany.
The departure of Bonaparte from Paris for the army, seems to determine what the German accounts had left doubtful. The King of Prussia, it was supposed, would leave Berlin for the army on the 20th, if the dispatches from M. Knobelsdorf, at Paris, were not satisfactory. Bonaparte joining the army shews that he did not consider them such as were likely to secure peace without the intimidation of his presence at the head of the army. The Duke of Brunswick established his head quarters at Halle on the 13th. The King was expected there, but it is probable that the head quarters would be advanced towards the enemy before the 20th.
The Monitor notices an important measure of the Ottoman Porte. The Princes of Moldavia and Wallachia, who are considered as devoted to Russia, have been deposed. We doubt, however, whether the order will be executed. The change proposed evidently originates in the French interest at Constantinople. We can, however, lay before our Readers accounts received direct from Constantinople, by the Mails of yesterday, on which they may place a reliance which it would be folly to give to any coming through a French channel.
When the new French Ambassador arrived at Constantinople on the 10th of August last, reports were circulated that the result of his visit would be unfavourable to the interests of G. Britain; and nothing less than immediate declaration of war against this country was expected. The Porte has, however, pursued a different line of conduct, and assured the British Merchants that their fears of a rupture were groundless.
September 25.
BUENOS AYRES.
Monday the 15th, there was a conference at the Chamber of the Board of Trade, between Lord Auckland, and several members of the Cabinet; among whom were, Lords Grenville, H. Petty, Spencer, Ellenborough, Mr. Vansittart, &c. for the purpose of considering the trade with Buenos Ayres, of adopting such measures as are best calculated to promote the interests of the country, and of conferring on the people of the settlement commercial advantages.
The principals belonging to most of the respectable Spanish houses in the city attended, at the particular request of Lord Auckland, in order that they might assist with their opinions.
It was first suggested, that neutrals should be admitted to participate in the trade; but the disadvantages that would accrue were so clearly pointed out, that the idea was abandoned. Had the trade been thrown open in this way, it would have given to the Americans a decided advantage over this or any other country. The meeting, therefore, was of opinion, that the trade ought to be carried on in British bottoms exclusively.
Lord Auckland assured the merchants, that such neutrals as had already been favored with licences to trade to Spanish ports, should meet with efficient protection; but Government would reserve to itself the choice of granting or refusing licences to neutrals in future. This point was not positively determined upon; but the prevailing opinion seemed to be, that neutrals, under no circumstances, would be permitted to trade, as it appeared to be the wish of Government to proceed on a grand scale of national advantage. One of the measures in contemplation, or rather, we may say, agreed upon, is to lay a duty of twenty per cent. on all German linens brought for sale to Buenos Ayres, which may be considered equal to a prohibition.
This is with a view of benefiting the Scotch and Irish linen trade, which is to be exempt from the above duty. The heavy duties on merchandise, with which the people in the settlement of Buenos Ayres have been for some time burthened, are to be entirely taken off, or lowered considerably, in order to encourage trade; and to ensure to the natives a commercial interest, which they would never lose sight of but with regret. Lord Auckland stated, that the Board of Trade would consider of all that had been said, and would forward the result of their deliberations to Buenos Ayres, for the guidance of those who were entrusted with the government of that colony.
We must again press the indispensable necessity of stopping in the system of concession to neutrals. We cannot see any possible reason for making such concessions to the Americans, or to any other neutral power. This relaxation of our former wise system has already produced the effect of making colonial produce 30 p. ct. cheaper in the ports of France and Holland than it is here. The exchange at Paris is also against us between 4 and 5 per cent.
We trust that no neutral will be permitted to trade with Buenos Ayres under any circumstances.
Already the spirit of British commercial enterprise is actively engaged in preparations for commencing this new trade with South America; a trade which will take off immense quantities of our manufactures, and compensate for the restrictions imposed upon our commerce in those countries where French influence has the dominion. All is bustle and expectation in the city, and large capitals are already embarking in this new source of commercial benefit. Two vessels were put up at Lloyd's on Monday for this trade, one of which, we understand, was instantly freighted by a single house; and the proprietors of a ship, now at Portsmouth, loaded with a valuable cargo, for the Cape of Good Hope, applied to the underwriters to have their policies altered, that the ship may proceed for
Buenos Ayres. We need hardly add that the request was immediately complied with: indeed, so particular are the underwriters to this new channel for improving our sources of national industry, that they are taking the policies as low as twelve guineas, to return eight, in the event of the vessels reaching their destination in safety.
From the London Gazette, Sept. 20. At the court at the Quai du Prince, the 17th Sept. 1806. Present, the king's most excellent majesty in council.
WHEREAS, the capital city, town, and fortress of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, have been conquered by his majesty's forces, & the territory and forts of the same are delivered up to his majesty, and the same are now in his majesty's possession; his majesty is thereupon pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared, that all his loving subjects may lawfully trade to and from the said capital city, town and fortress of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, including therein all and every the territories belonging to, or forming a part of the government of the same, in British ships, owned by his majesty's subjects, and navigated according to law; or in ships bona fide belonging to any of the subjects or native inhabitants of the said city, town or territories, such native inhabitants being peaceably resident within the same, and under the obedience of his majesty's government there; and that such trade shall be subject to the same duties, rules, regulations, conditions, restrictions, penalties and forfeitures, to which the trade to and from his majesty's colonies, plantations and islands in the West Indies and South America is, or shall be subject by law, except as is hereafter specified.
And his majesty is further pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared, that all commodities, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the said capital city, town, and fortress of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, including therein all and every the territories belonging to, or forming a part of the government of the same, or which have been usually exported therefrom, shall be permitted to be imported into any of the ports of the United Kingdom in British ships, owned by his majesty's subjects, and navigated according to law; or in ships bona fide belonging to any of the subjects or native inhabitants of the said city, town or territories, such native inhabitants being peaceably resident within the same, and under the obedience of his majesty's government there; and that such commodities shall be subject to the same duties, rules, regulations, conditions, restrictions, penalties, and forfeitures, as articles of the like sort are subject to coming from his majesty's colonies, plantations, or islands in the West Indies or South America.
And whereas information has been received, that the commander of his majesty's forces to whom the said city, town, and fortress have surrendered, has reduced the duties on importation into the same, from about thirty-four and a half per cent. ad valorem, to ten per cent. ad valorem, and two and a half per cent. for the consulate or municipal duties, making in the whole, twelve and one half per cent. on all articles imported into the said place and its dependencies, in British ships owned by his majesty's subjects and navigated according to law; or in ships bona fide belonging to any of the subjects or native inhabitants of the said city, town or territories, such native inhabitants being peaceably resident within the same and under the obedience of his majesty's government there; his majesty is thereupon pleased to order and declare that the said reduced duties shall continue to be levied, and no other, on all articles imported, with the exception of German linens, which are to continue to be subject to the same duties as were paid thereon before the conquest of the said place by his majesty's arms, until his majesty's pleasure shall be further signified; and it is hereby further ordered, that it shall not be lawful for any slave or slaves to be landed or imported, or brought into the said city, town and fortress of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, including therein all and every the territories belonging to, or forming a part of the government of the same as aforesaid upon pain that all slaves so landed, imported, or brought, together with the vessels bringing in the same, or from which the same shall be landed, and their cargoes shall become forfeited to his majesty, his heirs, and successors.
Provided always, that this prohibition shall not extend to the several cases of slaves bona fide employed in navigating any ships trading to or from the said place, or of slaves bona fide employed as domestic slaves, and coming into the said place with their masters, or of slaves in any manner employed in his majesty's naval or military service. And the right hon. the Lords Commissioners of his majesty's treasury, and the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty are to give the necessary directions herein as to them respectively appertain.
W. FAWKENER.
[This Gazette also contains his majesty's order in council for permitting the importation in neutral vessels in our West India islands, for twelve months ensuing, of lumber, slaves and all kinds of provisions, with the exception of beef, pork, and butter, and also the exportation of rum, molasses, and all other commodities, except sugar, indigo, cotton, coffee and cocoa.]
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24.
By the ship Liberty, capt. Chew, arrived at New-York from Liverpool, we have received Liverpool to the THIRD, and London Papers to the FIRST OF OCTOBER, and Paris accounts to the 27th of September. The aspect of Europe at the date of these advices, and they are the latest, was entirely warlike.—The Emperor Napoleon, accompanied by the Empress, and attended by the minister Talleyrand (now Prince of Benevento) had left Paris, taking the road for Mentz. The Prussian, Saxon, and Hessian armies, were marching to a general rendezvous. The Russian troops, amounting to 130,000 men, were marching to Witebsk. The French forces were assembling at different points on the frontiers of Germany. No doubt was entertained of immediate hostilities—and although Lord Lauderdale had not returned to London, it was presumed that the object of his mission had ceased, as both the Emperor and the minister of foreign relations, had left Paris.
The British Parliament was prorogued to the 20th of October. An order of the King in Council had been issued to raise the blockade of the Prussian ports—the differences between England and Prussia had been adjusted—and Baron Jacobi, late Prussian minister to the Court of St. James, was daily expected in London.
A large reinforcement of British troops had failed for Buenos Ayres—of which Gen. Beresford was appointed Governor with a salary of 10,000 pounds sterling per annum.
The Emperor of Russia is said to have taken possession of Prussia-Prupper, which was to be held as a pledge for the King's observance of his engagements with the allies.
The Swedish army, 30,000 strong, were entering Hanover, to co-operate with Prussia.
Political Register.

Domestic.
Domestic.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.
The latest letters received from General Wilkinson are dated at Natchitoches October 24th. He states that he was about moving the army to the banks of the Sabine; and that when there, he intended to propose to the Spanish governor, that the American forces should retire to Natchitoches, and the Spanish forces to Nacogdoches.
The latest letters received from General Wilkinson are dated at Natchitoches October 24th. He states that he was about moving the army to the banks of the Sabine; and that when there, he intended to propose to the Spanish governor, that the American forces should retire to Natchitoches, and the Spanish forces to Nacogdoches.
Nat. Int.
Nat. Int.
Members of Congress from the State of South-Carolina.
Members of Congress from the State of South-Carolina.
For Charleston district—Robert Marion. For Beaufort, Barnwell and Edgefield—Gen. William Butler. For Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Darlington and Marlborough—D. R. Williams. For Colleton, Orangeburgh and Richmond—John Taylor. For Sumter, Kershaw, Lancaster, Fairfield & Chesterfield—Gen. Richard Winn. For Abbeville, Laurens and Newberry—Lewis C. Jones. For Chester, Spartanburgh, Union & York—Gen. T. Moore. For Pendleton and Greenville—L. J. Alston.
For Charleston district—Robert Marion. For Beaufort, Barnwell and Edgefield—Gen. William Butler. For Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Darlington and Marlborough—D. R. Williams. For Colleton, Orangeburgh and Richmond—John Taylor. For Sumter, Kershaw, Lancaster, Fairfield & Chesterfield—Gen. Richard Winn. For Abbeville, Laurens and Newberry—Lewis C. Jones. For Chester, Spartanburgh, Union & York—Gen. T. Moore. For Pendleton and Greenville—L. J. Alston.
NORFOLK, Nov. 29.
NORFOLK, Nov. 29.
FATAL EFFECTS OF GAMING.
FATAL EFFECTS OF GAMING.
On Friday night last, about 9 o'clock, a dispute took place in a gambling-house in Little Water Street, between the keepers of the Baro-Bank (two brothers, named DAVIS,) and an itinerant vagabond who goes by the name of Colminer, an Italian, well known in and about Richmond as a grinder of mules, and who kept a dice table in the race-field during the late races near this place.
On Friday night last, about 9 o'clock, a dispute took place in a gambling-house in Little Water Street, between the keepers of the Baro-Bank (two brothers, named DAVIS,) and an itinerant vagabond who goes by the name of Colminer, an Italian, well known in and about Richmond as a grinder of mules, and who kept a dice table in the race-field during the late races near this place.
LITERATURE.
LITERATURE.
WILLIAM PRICHARD,
WILLIAM PRICHARD,
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, RICHMOND:
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, RICHMOND:
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and the public, at large, that he is now selling off his STOCK IN TRADE OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, at a discount. On all sums, a discount will be allowed of from 15 to 25 per cent. under the common retail prices—Parents, Guardians, Trustees of Seminaries, and private individuals, are thus informed where now may be had almost every work of modern and useful literature, at much cheaper rates than Books heretofore were ever sold in this country.
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and the public, at large, that he is now selling off his STOCK IN TRADE OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, at a discount. On all sums, a discount will be allowed of from 15 to 25 per cent. under the common retail prices—Parents, Guardians, Trustees of Seminaries, and private individuals, are thus informed where now may be had almost every work of modern and useful literature, at much cheaper rates than Books heretofore were ever sold in this country.
Law, Civil, Political, and Ecclesiastical. Phyic, Surgery, Anatomy, Chemistry and Botany. Philosophy, Astronomy, Mathematics, Arithmetics. Biography, Memoirs, Voyages and Travels. Trade, Commerce, Husbandry, and Military works. Poetry, Politics, Periodical Works, and Magazines. New Novels and Romances—Modern plays. A general assortment of Latin, Greek, and other Classics. School Books of every description, Bibles, of all sizes, and best editions.
Law, Civil, Political, and Ecclesiastical. Phyic, Surgery, Anatomy, Chemistry and Botany. Philosophy, Astronomy, Mathematics, Arithmetics. Biography, Memoirs, Voyages and Travels. Trade, Commerce, Husbandry, and Military works. Poetry, Politics, Periodical Works, and Magazines. New Novels and Romances—Modern plays. A general assortment of Latin, Greek, and other Classics. School Books of every description, Bibles, of all sizes, and best editions.
STATIONARY. Paper of various sizes and qualities. Blank Books, ruled and plain, of different sizes. Parchment—Plain and playing Cards. Slates, Pencils, Wafers, Ink-Powder. Pen-Knives, Scissors, Razors, Spectacles. Plotting Instruments—Drawing Paper. Letter Files, Tapes, Shot-bags, Ink-stands. Tooth Brushes, Pounce-Boxes, Ivory Folders. Quills, Morocco Port Folios, and Chamber Lamps. Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books. Maps, Charts, Prints, of every form and quality. A general assortment of Music, and Musical Instruments. All new publications will be constantly received, during the time the proprietor continues in business, & sold at a discount of 5 per cent. Richmond, Dec. 2.
STATIONARY. Paper of various sizes and qualities. Blank Books, ruled and plain, of different sizes. Parchment—Plain and playing Cards. Slates, Pencils, Wafers, Ink-Powder. Pen-Knives, Scissors, Razors, Spectacles. Plotting Instruments—Drawing Paper. Letter Files, Tapes, Shot-bags, Ink-stands. Tooth Brushes, Pounce-Boxes, Ivory Folders. Quills, Morocco Port Folios, and Chamber Lamps. Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books. Maps, Charts, Prints, of every form and quality. A general assortment of Music, and Musical Instruments. All new publications will be constantly received, during the time the proprietor continues in business, & sold at a discount of 5 per cent. Richmond, Dec. 2.
To satisfy a decree of the Federal District Court, Hodgdon & Tate, vs. the estate of Edward Carter, dec'd; also a judgment of Backhouse, vs. the same, and two decrees of the court of Chancery, Francis Brooke, and Polly his wife, and Ann Williams Carter, vs. the same; I shall offer for sale, at Milton, in Albemarle, on the first day of January, 1807; one hundred and fifty negroes. Among those negroes, there are ten Carpenters, and a Blacksmith; the residue consists of likely Fellows with their families. A certain proportion of the above negroes, will be offered for cash, & a part of them on a reasonable credit. Those negroes will be sold, subject to the life estate of Mrs. Sally Carter. CHARLES CARTER, Executor. December 2.
To satisfy a decree of the Federal District Court, Hodgdon & Tate, vs. the estate of Edward Carter, dec'd; also a judgment of Backhouse, vs. the same, and two decrees of the court of Chancery, Francis Brooke, and Polly his wife, and Ann Williams Carter, vs. the same; I shall offer for sale, at Milton, in Albemarle, on the first day of January, 1807; one hundred and fifty negroes. Among those negroes, there are ten Carpenters, and a Blacksmith; the residue consists of likely Fellows with their families. A certain proportion of the above negroes, will be offered for cash, & a part of them on a reasonable credit. Those negroes will be sold, subject to the life estate of Mrs. Sally Carter. CHARLES CARTER, Executor. December 2.
GEN DALLAS, independent of legal charges, will be given for apprehending BOB alias BOB HICKMAN, a dark mulatto man about 25 years old. He was hired to Harry Holt, Esq. at the Coal Pitts, from which he escaped. I believe that he was raised in King William county, where I understand he is now lurking; after leaving the Coal Pitts he was some time about Manchester, where he was once or twice taken, but escaped his capture. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to me in the city of Richmond. DANIEL WILSON, sheriff. December 2.
GEN DALLAS, independent of legal charges, will be given for apprehending BOB alias BOB HICKMAN, a dark mulatto man about 25 years old. He was hired to Harry Holt, Esq. at the Coal Pitts, from which he escaped. I believe that he was raised in King William county, where I understand he is now lurking; after leaving the Coal Pitts he was some time about Manchester, where he was once or twice taken, but escaped his capture. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to me in the city of Richmond. DANIEL WILSON, sheriff. December 2.
ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE SURVEYORS of the different counties in Virginia, who are in arrears to the College of WILLIAM & MARY, are earnestly requested to pay up immediately their respective balances. WM. COLEMAN, Treasurer to the College of William and Mary. December 2.
THE SURVEYORS of the different counties in Virginia, who are in arrears to the College of WILLIAM & MARY, are earnestly requested to pay up immediately their respective balances. WM. COLEMAN, Treasurer to the College of William and Mary. December 2.
HE property, which I lately advertised for sale and lease, will be offered at public auction on a credit, on Friday the 12th of this month, at my house in Manchester. JAMES HENDERSON. November 9.
HE property, which I lately advertised for sale and lease, will be offered at public auction on a credit, on Friday the 12th of this month, at my house in Manchester. JAMES HENDERSON. November 9.
The Enquirer.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 2nd DECEMBER.
RICHMOND, 2nd DECEMBER.
It is impossible to peruse the latest accounts from Europe, without admitting the chance of a renewed war on the continent: On one side of which, is to be the almost irresistible power of France, and on the other Prussia, most probably Sweden, and perhaps Russia and G. Britain. There is one thing only which can prevent it; there is only one event which can save the life of Prussia; and that is, cession. A dreadful alternative is before her. She must be short by the knees, or she will be short by the head.
It is impossible to peruse the latest accounts from Europe, without admitting the chance of a renewed war on the continent: On one side of which, is to be the almost irresistible power of France, and on the other Prussia, most probably Sweden, and perhaps Russia and G. Britain. There is one thing only which can prevent it; there is only one event which can save the life of Prussia; and that is, cession. A dreadful alternative is before her. She must be short by the knees, or she will be short by the head.
The fact that Talleyrand has left Paris with his sovereign, plainly shews that Bonaparte means to negotiate at the head of his army, and that the negotiation will be pushed in so rapid a manner as would not leave him sufficient time to fend and receive dispatches from his prime minister at Paris. The following is as correct a view of the hostile powers, as can be collected from the latest arrivals:
The fact that Talleyrand has left Paris with his sovereign, plainly shews that Bonaparte means to negotiate at the head of his army, and that the negotiation will be pushed in so rapid a manner as would not leave him sufficient time to fend and receive dispatches from his prime minister at Paris. The following is as correct a view of the hostile powers, as can be collected from the latest arrivals:
TACTICS IN GERMANY.
TACTICS IN GERMANY.
The extracts from British papers of the present year, exactly correspond with those of the same period the preceding year—then as now we had accounts of "hundreds of thousands of Russians on their march to Wirzbau—Brody—and Bialystok." We had accounts of the Prussians under Brunswick and Hohenlohe and Schultenborg—We had then also accounts of the vast effects of discipline and entire new equipment of the armies of Austria under the gallant archduke Charles—of magazines in Ulm, Braunau, in Bohemia and Moravia—all these things we heard thro' the medium of the English newspapers last year—we hear the very same things in the same phraseology in the present year.
The extracts from British papers of the present year, exactly correspond with those of the same period the preceding year—then as now we had accounts of "hundreds of thousands of Russians on their march to Wirzbau—Brody—and Bialystok." We had accounts of the Prussians under Brunswick and Hohenlohe and Schultenborg—We had then also accounts of the vast effects of discipline and entire new equipment of the armies of Austria under the gallant archduke Charles—of magazines in Ulm, Braunau, in Bohemia and Moravia—all these things we heard thro' the medium of the English newspapers last year—we hear the very same things in the same phraseology in the present year.
All we have to do now, is to change the word Austria for that of Prussia, and the substance & the boasting will exactly correspond. In 1805, Bonaparte was to be taken by surprise by the Austrians, whose rear guard was to be composed of 200,000 Russians. In 1806, Bonaparte is to be surprised by the Prussians, whose rear guard is to be composed of 300,000 Russians. In 1805, every thing was to be done at Ulm by Mack and the emperors of Germany and Russia. In 1806, every thing is to be done by general Hohenlohe and the king of Prussia and emperor of Russia.
All we have to do now, is to change the word Austria for that of Prussia, and the substance & the boasting will exactly correspond. In 1805, Bonaparte was to be taken by surprise by the Austrians, whose rear guard was to be composed of 200,000 Russians. In 1806, Bonaparte is to be surprised by the Prussians, whose rear guard is to be composed of 300,000 Russians. In 1805, every thing was to be done at Ulm by Mack and the emperors of Germany and Russia. In 1806, every thing is to be done by general Hohenlohe and the king of Prussia and emperor of Russia.
The comparison might be carried on thro' the whole of the two campaigns of the three months of 1805—but the observing politician can continue the comparison without our aid. It is our present purpose to touch the relative positions of the rival powers; for we conclude absolutely that war between Prussia and France is inevitable, and that Berlin is destined to fill up the point of comparison in the campaign of 1806 with Vienna in 1805.
The comparison might be carried on thro' the whole of the two campaigns of the three months of 1805—but the observing politician can continue the comparison without our aid. It is our present purpose to touch the relative positions of the rival powers; for we conclude absolutely that war between Prussia and France is inevitable, and that Berlin is destined to fill up the point of comparison in the campaign of 1806 with Vienna in 1805.
In order to comprehend with sufficient clearness, and to describe with perspicuity, we shall consider the theatre of the approaching (or already commenced) war to be Saxony and Prussia, much the same theatre as that on which the events of the Seven years war took place; we shall therefore take Leipzig as the centre of action, from this point the positions of places & the movements of armies may be stated with as much accuracy as is practicable from the most correct maps, and by having this single point of reference, any reader, possessed of a good map of Germany and a tolerably accurate Gazetteer, may not only pursue the march of armies but correct our errors or conclusions, if we draw any that may be deemed erroneous.
In order to comprehend with sufficient clearness, and to describe with perspicuity, we shall consider the theatre of the approaching (or already commenced) war to be Saxony and Prussia, much the same theatre as that on which the events of the Seven years war took place; we shall therefore take Leipzig as the centre of action, from this point the positions of places & the movements of armies may be stated with as much accuracy as is practicable from the most correct maps, and by having this single point of reference, any reader, possessed of a good map of Germany and a tolerably accurate Gazetteer, may not only pursue the march of armies but correct our errors or conclusions, if we draw any that may be deemed erroneous.
POSITIONS OF THE PRUSSIANS.
POSITIONS OF THE PRUSSIANS.
The grand army, commanded by the king and duke of Brunswick, cautions between Halle and Merseburg; Halle is in Saxony and on a branch of the Elbe, about 80 miles due west of Leipzig; Merseburg is within 28 miles of Leipzig in the same direction—so that this army draws its resources, on the left, from Leipzig, and its right from the country of Hanover, which it covers. Berlin stands about 100 miles N.E. by N. of Leipzig.
The grand army, commanded by the king and duke of Brunswick, cautions between Halle and Merseburg; Halle is in Saxony and on a branch of the Elbe, about 80 miles due west of Leipzig; Merseburg is within 28 miles of Leipzig in the same direction—so that this army draws its resources, on the left, from Leipzig, and its right from the country of Hanover, which it covers. Berlin stands about 100 miles N.E. by N. of Leipzig.
A second army, under Hohenlohe, is encamped in front of Magdeburg, which is in the rear of the grand army, about 60 miles, and about 70 N. W. of Leipzig.
A second army, under Hohenlohe, is encamped in front of Magdeburg, which is in the rear of the grand army, about 60 miles, and about 70 N. W. of Leipzig.
A third, under Mollendorf, is stationed at Gottenheim on the Leine, which is 145 miles W. by N. of Leipzig.
A third, under Mollendorf, is stationed at Gottenheim on the Leine, which is 145 miles W. by N. of Leipzig.
A fourth, under the prince of Hesse, is posted between Osnaburg and Munster, in Westphalia; Osnaburg is above 250 miles W. N. W. of Leipzig, and Munster about 30 miles south of Osnaburg.
A fourth, under the prince of Hesse, is posted between Osnaburg and Munster, in Westphalia; Osnaburg is above 250 miles W. N. W. of Leipzig, and Munster about 30 miles south of Osnaburg.
THE RUSSIAN ARMIES.
THE RUSSIAN ARMIES.
On the march by Brody and Belitz to Werchou, 80,000 men, under Michelson and Bennigsen; this force to receive its artillery from the Prussian arsenals at Grossglogau on the Oder, 150 miles E. by N. of Leipzig, and about the same distance S. E. of Berlin.
On the march by Brody and Belitz to Werchou, 80,000 men, under Michelson and Bennigsen; this force to receive its artillery from the Prussian arsenals at Grossglogau on the Oder, 150 miles E. by N. of Leipzig, and about the same distance S. E. of Berlin.
The Austrians have no army in the field, but considerable magazines formed in Bohemia; and others are formed in Silesia at Troppau, 230 miles E. S. E. of Leipzig; and Jagerndorf, a few miles north of Troppau.
The Austrians have no army in the field, but considerable magazines formed in Bohemia; and others are formed in Silesia at Troppau, 230 miles E. S. E. of Leipzig; and Jagerndorf, a few miles north of Troppau.
THE SWEDISH ARMY.
THE SWEDISH ARMY.
This force is about 25,000 men, and has not passed the Swedish frontier.
This force is about 25,000 men, and has not passed the Swedish frontier.
THE FRENCH ARMIES.
THE FRENCH ARMIES.
The advanced guard composed of Bernadotte's legion, posted from Bamberg to Nuremberg, 25,000 men; Bamberg is 120 miles S. W. of Leipzig, Nuremberg 120 miles from Leipzig, and about 80 from Bamberg nearly south. Marshal Mortier's legion composing the centre of the grand army, occupies Westphalia, and a considerable portion of the country of Hesse; his force is 50,000 men; the left of this corps covers Juliers and Berg and preserves the communication with the Dutch army at Bentheim.
The advanced guard composed of Bernadotte's legion, posted from Bamberg to Nuremberg, 25,000 men; Bamberg is 120 miles S. W. of Leipzig, Nuremberg 120 miles from Leipzig, and about 80 from Bamberg nearly south. Marshal Mortier's legion composing the centre of the grand army, occupies Westphalia, and a considerable portion of the country of Hesse; his force is 50,000 men; the left of this corps covers Juliers and Berg and preserves the communication with the Dutch army at Bentheim.
Marshal Augereau's legion, 56,000 men forms the right wing and occupies the country of Culmbach, and the communications between the rivers Seig, Maine, and Neckar.
Marshal Augereau's legion, 56,000 men forms the right wing and occupies the country of Culmbach, and the communications between the rivers Seig, Maine, and Neckar.
Marshal Murat, duke of Berg, marshals Lefebvre, and Soult, Lasnes, Davoust, and Ney, were at the head of columns, besides that of general Oudinot and the corps in Styria and Dalmatia, under Lauriston, or whose force and positions the foreign journals afford us no sort of data that can be brought to the geographical point. Aurora.
Marshal Murat, duke of Berg, marshals Lefebvre, and Soult, Lasnes, Davoust, and Ney, were at the head of columns, besides that of general Oudinot and the corps in Styria and Dalmatia, under Lauriston, or whose force and positions the foreign journals afford us no sort of data that can be brought to the geographical point. Aurora.
CURIOS CAVE.
CURIOS CAVE.
A curious cave has been lately discovered near Madison's cave, in the county of ***** in this state, which has excited considerable observation and curiosity. Its discovery was the effect of a singular accident. It is reported, that a trap for raccoons was placed at the mouth of a small hole, which was observed at the surface of the earth. On examining the success of his stratagem, soon after, the owner observed that it had entangled a pole-cat, which
A curious cave has been lately discovered near Madison's cave, in the county of ***** in this state, which has excited considerable observation and curiosity. Its discovery was the effect of a singular accident. It is reported, that a trap for raccoons was placed at the mouth of a small hole, which was observed at the surface of the earth. On examining the success of his stratagem, soon after, the owner observed that it had entangled a pole-cat, which
in attempting to escape into the hole, drew the trap after it. The owner on widening the hole discovered that it led into a dark retreat. His curiosity being thus excited, he had lights immediately procured, which upon entering the cave, discovered a new and most splendid scene to his astonished vision.
in attempting to escape into the hole, drew the trap after it. The owner on widening the hole discovered that it led into a dark retreat. His curiosity being thus excited, he had lights immediately procured, which upon entering the cave, discovered a new and most splendid scene to his astonished vision.
The height, length, width, direction and contents of this singular cavity have been variously represented by different observers. Some have estimated its length and breadth at several hundred yards. Others have affirmed it still more extraordinary dimensions. Some whose imaginations are most vivid, have attempted to resemble this cavity under the earth to the splendid palaces on its surface; they have divided it into extensive splendid apartments, which they have fancifully adorned with curtains, festoons, sophas and statues. But all agree that it is one of the most extraordinary caves which has ever been discovered in America, and when illuminated by the light of candles, one of the most magnificent specimens of nature's productions, which they have ever beheld.
The height, length, width, direction and contents of this singular cavity have been variously represented by different observers. Some have estimated its length and breadth at several hundred yards. Others have affirmed it still more extraordinary dimensions. Some whose imaginations are most vivid, have attempted to resemble this cavity under the earth to the splendid palaces on its surface; they have divided it into extensive splendid apartments, which they have fancifully adorned with curtains, festoons, sophas and statues. But all agree that it is one of the most extraordinary caves which has ever been discovered in America, and when illuminated by the light of candles, one of the most magnificent specimens of nature's productions, which they have ever beheld.
The roof, the sides and many parts of the floor are strewed with the most beautiful petrifications. These are almost of every species of form, colour and consistence. Some are as transparent as Glass: some are streaked, and others are tinged with the deepest hues. Some are conical and others of the most irregular form. Some are as hard as adamant; and others are extremely porous, friable and brittle. The basis of these chrysalids is principally calcareous earth or lime. There is not one of them, which will not strike fire with the flint; and of course, there is no silicious earth in their composition.
The roof, the sides and many parts of the floor are strewed with the most beautiful petrifications. These are almost of every species of form, colour and consistence. Some are as transparent as Glass: some are streaked, and others are tinged with the deepest hues. Some are conical and others of the most irregular form. Some are as hard as adamant; and others are extremely porous, friable and brittle. The basis of these chrysalids is principally calcareous earth or lime. There is not one of them, which will not strike fire with the flint; and of course, there is no silicious earth in their composition.
The formation of these beautiful chrysalids is of very easy explanation. The little spars which are occasionally formed on and under one of the arches of the Richmond Canal, most strikingly point out the manner of their composition. If a stream of water has passed over a bed of lime-stone, and then filtered through the roof of this cave, what will follow? Either the water on the roof flows in such quantities, that its own weight forces it to descend to the floor; or it flows so slowly through the roof as to evaporate or be absorbed, before it has acquired weight enough to descend. In the first case, the lime which floats in the droop of water will be successively carried to the floor, where it gradually accumulates into a solid pillar: In the latter case, those spars will successively accumulate on the roof. And thus different parts of the cave will sometimes exhibit spars upon its roof, and sometimes upon the floor.
The formation of these beautiful chrysalids is of very easy explanation. The little spars which are occasionally formed on and under one of the arches of the Richmond Canal, most strikingly point out the manner of their composition. If a stream of water has passed over a bed of lime-stone, and then filtered through the roof of this cave, what will follow? Either the water on the roof flows in such quantities, that its own weight forces it to descend to the floor; or it flows so slowly through the roof as to evaporate or be absorbed, before it has acquired weight enough to descend. In the first case, the lime which floats in the droop of water will be successively carried to the floor, where it gradually accumulates into a solid pillar: In the latter case, those spars will successively accumulate on the roof. And thus different parts of the cave will sometimes exhibit spars upon its roof, and sometimes upon the floor.
Of all the specimens, which we have seen of these beautiful productions, one has particularly attracted our notice. It was a conical piece of a reddish colour; which seemed to have been detached from its base by a saw. In its thickest part it was perhaps about 4 inches in diameter. Upon inspecting its bottom, it presented the same consistence, hardness, veins, & breaks, which are perceptible in marble. This single fact seems to us to lay open the whole theory of the formation of marbles. From the shells and other fossil productions, which have been frequently found engrained in the blocks of marbles, it was easy to infer that there is a sedulous and formed substance; but here is a single fact, which points out the manner of its formation. What is it but a calcareous chrysalid, formed in the manner which has been already mentioned, by water passing over lime-stone beds, and deriving the colours of its veins from the different colours of the earths and minerals, through which it filtrates? Has it not been a long-established fact that lime is the basis of all the marbles?
Of all the specimens, which we have seen of these beautiful productions, one has particularly attracted our notice. It was a conical piece of a reddish colour; which seemed to have been detached from its base by a saw. In its thickest part it was perhaps about 4 inches in diameter. Upon inspecting its bottom, it presented the same consistence, hardness, veins, & breaks, which are perceptible in marble. This single fact seems to us to lay open the whole theory of the formation of marbles. From the shells and other fossil productions, which have been frequently found engrained in the blocks of marbles, it was easy to infer that there is a sedulous and formed substance; but here is a single fact, which points out the manner of its formation. What is it but a calcareous chrysalid, formed in the manner which has been already mentioned, by water passing over lime-stone beds, and deriving the colours of its veins from the different colours of the earths and minerals, through which it filtrates? Has it not been a long-established fact that lime is the basis of all the marbles?
Several of the beautiful chrysalids of this cave are about to be converted into ornaments, as watch-feats, candlesticks and other domestic decorations. The owner has already confined his treasure under a padlock, and admits no one to enter it without a ducour of 50 cents. He has sent a specimen of its various chrysalids to the Museum of Philadelphia.
Several of the beautiful chrysalids of this cave are about to be converted into ornaments, as watch-feats, candlesticks and other domestic decorations. The owner has already confined his treasure under a padlock, and admits no one to enter it without a ducour of 50 cents. He has sent a specimen of its various chrysalids to the Museum of Philadelphia.
COMMUNICATION.
COMMUNICATION.
Anticipation as to restrictions on British manufactures.
Anticipation as to restrictions on British manufactures.
Many important subjects, depending upon our political and commercial relations with Great-Britain, will soon occur; among others we shall be called upon to decide, whether it is most wise to continue a partial restriction on British manufactures, with the view to encourage and promote the national manufactures of the United States. It would require a great deal of writing to enter fully into these considerations. It is premature at this time to touch the subject. Let us wait until the final result of our negotiations, is known, and keep in mind, a few cardinal points. Commerce to be generally advantageous, ought to be as generally free—Restriction upon a single article will counter the mind as to every thing. The United States want nothing but time and Union to obtain a position of independency & defence, which cannot be conferred by the quarrels and squabbles of Europe. Wanting only these, let us be temperate, moderate, and content domestic tranquility; let us with such principles gain only ten years, and then, instead of asking and negotiating to avoid in justice, we may command and enforce the objects of an honest policy.
Many important subjects, depending upon our political and commercial relations with Great-Britain, will soon occur; among others we shall be called upon to decide, whether it is most wise to continue a partial restriction on British manufactures, with the view to encourage and promote the national manufactures of the United States. It would require a great deal of writing to enter fully into these considerations. It is premature at this time to touch the subject. Let us wait until the final result of our negotiations, is known, and keep in mind, a few cardinal points. Commerce to be generally advantageous, ought to be as generally free—Restriction upon a single article will counter the mind as to every thing. The United States want nothing but time and Union to obtain a position of independency & defence, which cannot be conferred by the quarrels and squabbles of Europe. Wanting only these, let us be temperate, moderate, and content domestic tranquility; let us with such principles gain only ten years, and then, instead of asking and negotiating to avoid in justice, we may command and enforce the objects of an honest policy.
General Assembly of Virginia,
General Assembly of Virginia,
BEGUN AND HOLDEN IN THE CAPITOL IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND ON MONDAY THE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1805, AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH THE 50TH.
BEGUN AND HOLDEN IN THE CAPITOL IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND ON MONDAY THE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1805, AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH THE 50TH.
On which day, being the day appointed by law for the meeting of the General Assembly, the following members of the House of Delegates successively attended in the Council Chamber, and took the following oaths, which were administered by the members of the Council:
On which day, being the day appointed by law for the meeting of the General Assembly, the following members of the House of Delegates successively attended in the Council Chamber, and took the following oaths, which were administered by the members of the Council:
I. A. B. Do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the U. States.
I. A. B. Do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the U. States.
So help me God. I do declare myself a citizen of the commonwealth of Virginia, I relinquish and renounce the character of subject or citizen of any prince or other state whatsoever—and abjure all allegiance whatever which may be claimed by such Prince or other state, and I do swear to be faithful and true to the commonwealth of Virginia, as long as I continue a citizen thereof. So help me God.
So help me God. I do declare myself a citizen of the commonwealth of Virginia, I relinquish and renounce the character of subject or citizen of any prince or other state whatsoever—and abjure all allegiance whatever which may be claimed by such Prince or other state, and I do swear to be faithful and true to the commonwealth of Virginia, as long as I continue a citizen thereof. So help me God.
I do solemnly promise and swear that I will faithfully, impartially and justly perform the duty of my office according to the best of my skill and judgment. So help me God.
I do solemnly promise and swear that I will faithfully, impartially and justly perform the duty of my office according to the best of my skill and judgment. So help me God.
Christian Symon, John Cunningham, John Davis, Roger Dyer, J. Bennett, John Henderson, John Reynolds, Edmund Morris, Jas. G. Laidley, Nathan Ellington, Zachariah Fugate, John McKimney, John Martin, Andrew Peery, John Miller, John Brown, Andrew S. Warwick, Archibald Rutherford, Philip Aylett, Jacob Kinney, John Wayt, D. Coleman, William Gibson, James Johnson, Benjamin Harrison, James Harrison, Step. C. Rofel, John Snyder, Martin Shearman, S. Bailey, B. M. Lee, J. Thompson, Samuel Graham, Frederick Hamilton, J. Prunty, Ehas Lowther, W. Allen, John M'Henry,
Christian Symon, John Cunningham, John Davis, Roger Dyer, J. Bennett, John Henderson, John Reynolds, Edmund Morris, Jas. G. Laidley, Nathan Ellington, Zachariah Fugate, John McKimney, John Martin, Andrew Peery, John Miller, John Brown, Andrew S. Warwick, Archibald Rutherford, Philip Aylett, Jacob Kinney, John Wayt, D. Coleman, William Gibson, James Johnson, Benjamin Harrison, James Harrison, Step. C. Rofel, John Snyder, Martin Shearman, S. Bailey, B. M. Lee, J. Thompson, Samuel Graham, Frederick Hamilton, J. Prunty, Ehas Lowther, W. Allen, John M'Henry,
A. Lewis, Wm. Archer, C. R. Mallory, Alex. Smyth, Samuel Watts, Andrew Burr, Isaac Elliott, Linah Mims, Hutchins Ferrell, Joshua C. Lundy, Dudley Evans, George Mason, John Jones, John Burnham, D. Morgan, Peter Johnston, Charles Beale, B. Beeder, Andrew M'Henry, Thomas M'Clark, Wilson Davenport, Henry Gaines, Wm. Paxton, Joseph Goodwyn, J. Willis, John H. Purdie, Wm. Gregory, Joseph Bouldin, W. Fowle, J. Gostelow, Burr Powell, Wm. Donaldson, James H. Blake, Gervase Storr, Nicholas Sebell, Thos. Baytop, Ro. Greenhow, George Dillard, Nicholas Gibson, Wm. Martineau, Joseph Wyatt, Williamson Price, David Watson, Henry Garrett, James Anderson, Vincent Redman, David Paterson, Philip C. Pendleton, Churchill Blakey, Bathurst Jones, J. Stephenson, T. Miller, John Harter, E. H. Mosely, jr. W. White, Fisher Dashiell, Th. Hunton, Wm. Tazewell, James Hite, James Semple, Jabey Leftwich, Moses Green, Edmund Harrison, John Minor, John Purnell, Hugh Mercer, Griffin Lamkin, David G. Williams, John Roberts, Greenbille Penn, G. Hairton, jr. Danl. Coleman, R. Hawes, Isaac Otey, T. Gholson, jr. Gerard Alexander, A. S. Hove, James Kempe, Wm. R. Fleming, L. Harvie, Matt. Cheatman, Thos. Randolph, John Hall, Thomas Tavenner, John D. Watkins, No. Christian, Houlder Hudgins, David S. Garland, Charles Taliaferro, Dabney Minor, Walter Leake, Cornelius Egmon, John Christian, Hugh Nelson, T. B. Robertson, Charles G. Field, G. Strother, W. Newsum, jr. Richard Jones, Robert Hill, Geo. Miller, Thomas Miller, J. Grisbey, Bev. C. Starnard, Moses Congleton, George Edgington, Wm. Irwin, Joseph Sandford, and John Read.
A. Lewis, Wm. Archer, C. R. Mallory, Alex. Smyth, Samuel Watts, Andrew Burr, Isaac Elliott, Linah Mims, Hutchins Ferrell, Joshua C. Lundy, Dudley Evans, George Mason, John Jones, John Burnham, D. Morgan, Peter Johnston, Charles Beale, B. Beeder, Andrew M'Henry, Thomas M'Clark, Wilson Davenport, Henry Gaines, Wm. Paxton, Joseph Goodwyn, J. Willis, John H. Purdie, Wm. Gregory, Joseph Bouldin, W. Fowle, J. Gostelow, Burr Powell, Wm. Donaldson, James H. Blake, Gervase Storr, Nicholas Sebell, Thos. Baytop, Ro. Greenhow, George Dillard, Nicholas Gibson, Wm. Martineau, Joseph Wyatt, Williamson Price, David Watson, Henry Garrett, James Anderson, Vincent Redman, David Paterson, Philip C. Pendleton, Churchill Blakey, Bathurst Jones, J. Stephenson, T. Miller, John Harter, E. H. Mosely, jr. W. White, Fisher Dashiell, Th. Hunton, Wm. Tazewell, James Hite, James Semple, Jabey Leftwich, Moses Green, Edmund Harrison, John Minor, John Purnell, Hugh Mercer, Griffin Lamkin, David G. Williams, John Roberts, Greenbille Penn, G. Hairton, jr. Danl. Coleman, R. Hawes, Isaac Otey, T. Gholson, jr. Gerard Alexander, A. S. Hove, James Kempe, Wm. R. Fleming, L. Harvie, Matt. Cheatman, Thos. Randolph, John Hall, Thomas Tavenner, John D. Watkins, No. Christian, Houlder Hudgins, David S. Garland, Charles Taliaferro, Dabney Minor, Walter Leake, Cornelius Egmon, John Christian, Hugh Nelson, T. B. Robertson, Charles G. Field, G. Strother, W. Newsum, jr. Richard Jones, Robert Hill, Geo. Miller, Thomas Miller, J. Grisbey, Bev. C. Starnard, Moses Congleton, George Edgington, Wm. Irwin, Joseph Sandford, and John Read.
Having taken the oaths prescribed by law, the members of the House of Delegates repaired to their seats in the House, and a majority of the whole number being present:
Having taken the oaths prescribed by law, the members of the House of Delegates repaired to their seats in the House, and a majority of the whole number being present:
It was ordered, that James Pleasants be appointed Clerk.
It was ordered, that James Pleasants be appointed Clerk.
Mr. Harrison a member from Amelia, reminded the House of the necessity of appointing their speaker, and nominated Peter Johnston, Esq. a member from Prince Edward; and was seconded by Mr. Miller of Powhatan. Mr. Johnston was appointed without opposition.
Mr. Harrison a member from Amelia, reminded the House of the necessity of appointing their speaker, and nominated Peter Johnston, Esq. a member from Prince Edward; and was seconded by Mr. Miller of Powhatan. Mr. Johnston was appointed without opposition.
Henry Mays was appointed sergeant at arms. William Drinkard, Edward Clarke, Furnas Southall, and Anthony Davis, were appointed door-keepers, without opposition.
Henry Mays was appointed sergeant at arms. William Drinkard, Edward Clarke, Furnas Southall, and Anthony Davis, were appointed door-keepers, without opposition.
No further business being presented for their consideration, the house adjourned until this day 12 o'clock.
No further business being presented for their consideration, the house adjourned until this day 12 o'clock.
The preceding is a list of the members, as they were successively qualified in the Council Chamber.
The preceding is a list of the members, as they were successively qualified in the Council Chamber.
The Senate were unable to form a House. Twelve members only appeared; and 13 constitute a quorum.
The Senate were unable to form a House. Twelve members only appeared; and 13 constitute a quorum.
The following new members from the subjoined districts were duly qualified in the Council Chamber.
The following new members from the subjoined districts were duly qualified in the Council Chamber.
Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg & Greensville, Thomas Maclin. Charles City, James City, and New Kent, W. Chamberlayne. Henrico, Goochland and Louisa, Miles Selden. Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Pendleton and Bath, Daniel Smith. Lancaster, Richmond, and Northumberland, Ellison Currie.
Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg & Greensville, Thomas Maclin. Charles City, James City, and New Kent, W. Chamberlayne. Henrico, Goochland and Louisa, Miles Selden. Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Pendleton and Bath, Daniel Smith. Lancaster, Richmond, and Northumberland, Ellison Currie.
There was not a single paper from Kentucky by yesterday morning's Western mail. The two following articles, relative to Col. Burr's designs, we received by the last night's northern mail. The President's Proclamation is extracted from the National Intelligencer; the other article, is from a Kentucky paper, which reached us thro' the circuitous route of the north. If Col. Burr has been insane enough to plot an invasion of the Spanish dominions, it will still be no easy matter to collect sufficient legal evidence against him. He is a man by far too subtle to commit himself by over-acts, or by reposing confidence in those, who could & would betray him.
There was not a single paper from Kentucky by yesterday morning's Western mail. The two following articles, relative to Col. Burr's designs, we received by the last night's northern mail. The President's Proclamation is extracted from the National Intelligencer; the other article, is from a Kentucky paper, which reached us thro' the circuitous route of the north. If Col. Burr has been insane enough to plot an invasion of the Spanish dominions, it will still be no easy matter to collect sufficient legal evidence against him. He is a man by far too subtle to commit himself by over-acts, or by reposing confidence in those, who could & would betray him.
WASHINGTON CITY, November 28. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A PROCLAMATION.
WASHINGTON CITY, November 28. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS information has been received that sundry persons, citizens of the United States, or residents within the same are conspiring and confederating together to begin and set on foot, provide and prepare the means for a military expedition or enterprise against the dominions of Spain, that for this purpose, they are fitting out and arming vessels in the western waters of the United States, collecting provisions, arms, military stores, and other means, are deceiving and seducing honest and well meaning citizens, under various pretences, to engage in their criminal enterprises, are organizing, officering and arming themselves for the same, contrary to the laws in such cases made and provided: I have therefore thought fit to issue this my PROCLAMATION, warning and enjoining all faithful citizens who have been led without due knowledge or consideration to participate in the said unlawful enterprises, to withdraw from the same without delay; & commanding all persons whatsoever, engaged or concerned in the same, to cease all further proceedings therein, as they will answer the contrary at their peril, & incur prosecution with all the rigors of the law. And I hereby enjoin & require all officers, civil and military, of the U. S. or of any of the states or territories, and especially all governors, and other executive authorities, all judges, justices and other officers of the peace, all military officers of the army or navy of the U. States, and officers of the militia, to be vigilant, each within his respective department, and according to his functions, in searching out, & bringing to condign punishment, all persons engaged, or concerned in such enterprise, in seizing and detaining, subject to the dispositions of the law, all vessels, arms, military stores or other means provided or providing for the same, and in general in preventing the carrying on such expedition or enterprise, by all the lawful means, within their power; and I require all good and faithful citizens, and others within the U. States, to be aiding and assisting herein, and especially in the discovery, apprehension and bringing to justice of all such offenders, in preventing the execution of their unlawful designs, and in giving information against them to the proper authorities.
WHEREAS information has been received that sundry persons, citizens of the United States, or residents within the same are conspiring and confederating together to begin and set on foot, provide and prepare the means for a military expedition or enterprise against the dominions of Spain, that for this purpose, they are fitting out and arming vessels in the western waters of the United States, collecting provisions, arms, military stores, and other means, are deceiving and seducing honest and well meaning citizens, under various pretences, to engage in their criminal enterprises, are organizing, officering and arming themselves for the same, contrary to the laws in such cases made and provided: I have therefore thought fit to issue this my PROCLAMATION, warning and enjoining all faithful citizens who have been led without due knowledge or consideration to participate in the said unlawful enterprises, to withdraw from the same without delay; & commanding all persons whatsoever, engaged or concerned in the same, to cease all further proceedings therein, as they will answer the contrary at their peril, & incur prosecution with all the rigors of the law. And I hereby enjoin & require all officers, civil and military, of the U. S. or of any of the states or territories, and especially all governors, and other executive authorities, all judges, justices and other officers of the peace, all military officers of the army or navy of the U. States, and officers of the militia, to be vigilant, each within his respective department, and according to his functions, in searching out, & bringing to condign punishment, all persons engaged, or concerned in such enterprise, in seizing and detaining, subject to the dispositions of the law, all vessels, arms, military stores or other means provided or providing for the same, and in general in preventing the carrying on such expedition or enterprise, by all the lawful means, within their power; and I require all good and faithful citizens, and others within the U. States, to be aiding and assisting herein, and especially in the discovery, apprehension and bringing to justice of all such offenders, in preventing the execution of their unlawful designs, and in giving information against them to the proper authorities.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and have signed the same with my hand. Given at the city of Washington on the twenty-seventh day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six, and in the year of the sovereignty & independence of the United States the thirty first.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and have signed the same with my hand. Given at the city of Washington on the twenty-seventh day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six, and in the year of the sovereignty & independence of the United States the thirty first.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of St.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of St.
KENTUCKY. WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.
KENTUCKY. WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.
Extracts from a letter dated Frankfort, Nov. 8th, 1806. "A letter received by a gentleman here, from Genl. Wilkinson, of recent date, mentions his having captured sixty mules, thirty of which were loaded with silver, together with their escort; and that he was on his march to meet the Spanish army, and was then within a small distance of them, and although his number of men was far inferior to those of the Spaniards, he felt confident, if an action ensued that he should defeat them."
Extracts from a letter dated Frankfort, Nov. 8th, 1806. "A letter received by a gentleman here, from Genl. Wilkinson, of recent date, mentions his having captured sixty mules, thirty of which were loaded with silver, together with their escort; and that he was on his march to meet the Spanish army, and was then within a small distance of them, and although his number of men was far inferior to those of the Spaniards, he felt confident, if an action ensued that he should defeat them."
"On Wednesday last, the attorney for the United States for the district of Kentucky, made a motion to the Federal court, now in session at this place, for a process to bring before the court col. Burr late vice president of the U. S. (who was then in Lexington) to answer charges laid in an affidavit, made by the attorney, that he was well informed and verily believed, that Col. Burr was forming an expedition for the purchase of lands, &c. for that purpose against some part of his Catholic majesty's colonies now in unity with the United States. The court, however, no doubt from the importance of the subject, ordered a grand jury to be summoned, before whom I suppose the attorney will prefer an indictment. The jury was sworn to day, and ordered by the court to appear on Wednesday next, by which time the attorney is to produce the evidence in support thereof. Should the grand jury find a true bill, it is probable that an immediate trial will be had, as col. Burr has come to town for the purpose of meeting the charge."
"On Wednesday last, the attorney for the United States for the district of Kentucky, made a motion to the Federal court, now in session at this place, for a process to bring before the court col. Burr late vice president of the U. S. (who was then in Lexington) to answer charges laid in an affidavit, made by the attorney, that he was well informed and verily believed, that Col. Burr was forming an expedition for the purchase of lands, &c. for that purpose against some part of his Catholic majesty's colonies now in unity with the United States. The court, however, no doubt from the importance of the subject, ordered a grand jury to be summoned, before whom I suppose the attorney will prefer an indictment. The jury was sworn to day, and ordered by the court to appear on Wednesday next, by which time the attorney is to produce the evidence in support thereof. Should the grand jury find a true bill, it is probable that an immediate trial will be had, as col. Burr has come to town for the purpose of meeting the charge."
[The Auxiliary.]
[The Auxiliary.]
Deported this life on Monday evening the 24th ultimo at Montpelier in Powhatan County, Capt. Nathaniel Pope, in the 77th year of his age; he retained his senses perfectly until within a few hours of his death. His heart was generous, tender, affectionate, and benevolent; he was an honest man.
Deported this life on Monday evening the 24th ultimo at Montpelier in Powhatan County, Capt. Nathaniel Pope, in the 77th year of his age; he retained his senses perfectly until within a few hours of his death. His heart was generous, tender, affectionate, and benevolent; he was an honest man.
SALE OF LAND POSTPONED.
SALE OF LAND POSTPONED.
THE sale which was intended to have been made on Saturday last, of certain Lands belonging to the subscriber John Williamson, jr. agreeably to an advertisement which for several weeks preceding was published in the Enquirer, having from the business of the weather been postponed: The said Land will be offered for sale on Saturday next, the sixth of this month, upon the terms in the said advertisement mentioned, unless it shall be previously disposed of by private sale. JOHN WILLIAMSON, jun. BENNETT TAYLOR, N. SHEPPARD, J. SHEPPARD.
THE sale which was intended to have been made on Saturday last, of certain Lands belonging to the subscriber John Williamson, jr. agreeably to an advertisement which for several weeks preceding was published in the Enquirer, having from the business of the weather been postponed: The said Land will be offered for sale on Saturday next, the sixth of this month, upon the terms in the said advertisement mentioned, unless it shall be previously disposed of by private sale. JOHN WILLIAMSON, jun. BENNETT TAYLOR, N. SHEPPARD, J. SHEPPARD.
December 2.
December 2.
JEWELRY!
JEWELRY!
J. MOUTON, Who has just arrived in this place, RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this city, that he has a handsome assortment of Jewellery.
J. MOUTON, Who has just arrived in this place, RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this city, that he has a handsome assortment of Jewellery.
—CONSISTING OF— FRENCH and English Silver Watches, Necklaces of different kinds, Bracelets, Gold Neck-Chains, Gilt ditto, Breast-Pins of different kinds, Fancy Finger Rings, Hair do. Twisted do. Steel-back do. Garet do. Plain do. Half-moon Earrings, Mourning do. and others of different kinds; Gold Ear-hoops, do. Drops, Gold Lockets for children, do. with a fancy piece, Gold Claps, Gold Watch-chains, Gilt do. Gold Watch-keys, Gold Watch-seals, &c. &c. &c. all kinds of Combs ornamented and plain, &c. All of which he offers, Wholesale or Retail, at the most reduced prices. Apply next door to the Swan Tavern. December 2.
—CONSISTING OF— FRENCH and English Silver Watches, Necklaces of different kinds, Bracelets, Gold Neck-Chains, Gilt ditto, Breast-Pins of different kinds, Fancy Finger Rings, Hair do. Twisted do. Steel-back do. Garet do. Plain do. Half-moon Earrings, Mourning do. and others of different kinds; Gold Ear-hoops, do. Drops, Gold Lockets for children, do. with a fancy piece, Gold Claps, Gold Watch-chains, Gilt do. Gold Watch-keys, Gold Watch-seals, &c. &c. &c. all kinds of Combs ornamented and plain, &c. All of which he offers, Wholesale or Retail, at the most reduced prices. Apply next door to the Swan Tavern. December 2.
JOHNSON & REAT,
JOHNSON & REAT,
JEWELLERS & SILVER-SMITHS,
JEWELLERS & SILVER-SMITHS,
Have for sale at their three doors below Messrs Taylor and Brown's Foundry Office, and a few doors above the Bull Tavern, the following articles, viz:
Have for sale at their three doors below Messrs Taylor and Brown's Foundry Office, and a few doors above the Bull Tavern, the following articles, viz:
PLATED Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, and Milk Pots, Tea Urns, Castor Stands, Candle Sticks, Desert Dishes, Salt Stands, Table Spoons, Sugar Tongs, Goblets, Bread Baskets, Decanter Stands, and plated handled Knives and Forks. Silver, Table, Desert, Tea, Soup, Toddy, Sauce, Mustard, and Salt Spoons; Silver Milk Pots, Tumblers, Sugar Tonges, Salt Shovels, Pincushion Rings and Chains, Scissor Chains, Cloak Clasps, Hooks and Eyes, Netting Needles, Tooth and Ear Picks, Bodkins, Pencil Cases, Thimbles, Shell Snuff Boxes silver mounted; Fruit and Penknives. Tortoiseshell Combs ornamented with gold of every size and description from 15 cents to 50 cents, Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys of various patterns, elegant Pebble Seals, Paste and Gold Earhoops of different sizes and patterns, Miniature Settings of various sizes, Mourning and Fancy Locketts, Jet and Coral coloured gold mounted Necklaces, Jet and Garnet Necklaces plain and near, Gold Neck Clasps, Enamelled Fancy and Mourning Bracelets; Gold, Cohonk, and Silver Sleeve Buttons; Gold Studs for the sleeve and Collar; Plain, Stone, Heart, Dog Collar, Topaz, Pearl, Carnation and Mourning Rings, and Breast Pins of almost every description, all of which with an additional supply that they expect very soon, they offer upon the most moderate terms.—They will also furnish any article in the plate line upon the shortest notice. N. B. The highest price given for old gold and silver. December 2.
PLATED Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, and Milk Pots, Tea Urns, Castor Stands, Candle Sticks, Desert Dishes, Salt Stands, Table Spoons, Sugar Tongs, Goblets, Bread Baskets, Decanter Stands, and plated handled Knives and Forks. Silver, Table, Desert, Tea, Soup, Toddy, Sauce, Mustard, and Salt Spoons; Silver Milk Pots, Tumblers, Sugar Tonges, Salt Shovels, Pincushion Rings and Chains, Scissor Chains, Cloak Clasps, Hooks and Eyes, Netting Needles, Tooth and Ear Picks, Bodkins, Pencil Cases, Thimbles, Shell Snuff Boxes silver mounted; Fruit and Penknives. Tortoiseshell Combs ornamented with gold of every size and description from 15 cents to 50 cents, Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys of various patterns, elegant Pebble Seals, Paste and Gold Earhoops of different sizes and patterns, Miniature Settings of various sizes, Mourning and Fancy Locketts, Jet and Coral coloured gold mounted Necklaces, Jet and Garnet Necklaces plain and near, Gold Neck Clasps, Enamelled Fancy and Mourning Bracelets; Gold, Cohonk, and Silver Sleeve Buttons; Gold Studs for the sleeve and Collar; Plain, Stone, Heart, Dog Collar, Topaz, Pearl, Carnation and Mourning Rings, and Breast Pins of almost every description, all of which with an additional supply that they expect very soon, they offer upon the most moderate terms.—They will also furnish any article in the plate line upon the shortest notice. N. B. The highest price given for old gold and silver. December 2.
A MILLER WANTED,
A MILLER WANTED,
ONE who can come well recommended may find employment by applying to the subscribers at Jefferson's Mills near Milton, Virginia. ISAAC & JOSEPH L. SHOEMAKER. December 2.
ONE who can come well recommended may find employment by applying to the subscribers at Jefferson's Mills near Milton, Virginia. ISAAC & JOSEPH L. SHOEMAKER. December 2.
THE public are hereby informed, that the NEGROES advertised by the administrators of Ralph Wormley, dec'd; to be sold the 10th December, at Petersburg, have been disposed of, at private contract; It is hoped that no disappointment will arise to any one, in consequence of that advertisement. THE ADMINISTRATORS. December 2.
THE public are hereby informed, that the NEGROES advertised by the administrators of Ralph Wormley, dec'd; to be sold the 10th December, at Petersburg, have been disposed of, at private contract; It is hoped that no disappointment will arise to any one, in consequence of that advertisement. THE ADMINISTRATORS. December 2.
BELL TAVERN!!
BELL TAVERN!!
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Messrs. Leach, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. he flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction. ROBERT MC TYRE.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Messrs. Leach, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. he flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction. ROBERT MC TYRE.
N. B. A Wagon and six Mules, a good Riding Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale. R. M. Manchester, Dec. 2.
N. B. A Wagon and six Mules, a good Riding Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale. R. M. Manchester, Dec. 2.
ANDREW JAMIESON'S ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS,
ANDREW JAMIESON'S ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS,
Now Landing, A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his far-fam'd excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. and kegs. Also Isupin or Pilot-Bread, in bbls. and for sale, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and charges,) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced black flack Cloth, assorted Flannels, which he will sell at a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2.
Now Landing, A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his far-fam'd excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. and kegs. Also Isupin or Pilot-Bread, in bbls. and for sale, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and charges,) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced black flack Cloth, assorted Flannels, which he will sell at a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.

Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
The following remarkable case, in addition to the one we published at the time of the trial of Richard Pateh, will show the danger of pronouncing the sentence of guilty upon persons against whom only circumstantial evidence can be adduced.
The following remarkable case, in addition to the one we published at the time of the trial of Richard Pateh, will show the danger of pronouncing the sentence of guilty upon persons against whom only circumstantial evidence can be adduced.
Cafe of Jonathan Bradford, who was executed at Oxford for the murder of Christopher Hayes, Esq. in the year 1736.
Cafe of Jonathan Bradford, who was executed at Oxford for the murder of Christopher Hayes, Esq. in the year 1736.
Jonathan Bradford kept an inn in Oxfordshire, on the London road to Oxford; he bore an unexceptionable character. Mr. Haynes, a gentleman of fortune, being on his way to Oxford on a visit to a relation, put up at Bradford's. He there joined company with two gentlemen, with whom he supped, and in conversation unguardedly mentioned that he had about him a large sum of money. In due time they retired to their respective chambers; the gentlemen to a two-bedded room; leaving, as is customary with many, a candle burning in the chimney-corner. Some hours after they were in bed, one of the gentlemen being awake, thought he heard a deep groan in the adjoining chamber; and this being repeated, he softly awoke his friend. They listened together, and the groans increasing as of one dying, they both instantly arose, and proceeded silently to the door of the next chamber, from whence they heard the groans, and the door being a jar, saw a light in the room; they entered, but it is impossible to paint their consternation, on perceiving a person weltering in his blood in the bed, and a man standing over him with a dark lantern in one hand and a knife in the other. The man seemed as petrified as themselves, but his terror carried with it all the terror of guilt! The gentlemen then discovered it was the stranger with whom they had that night supped, and that the man who was standing over him was their host. They seized Bradford directly, disarmed him of his knife, and charged him with being the murderer; he affirmed by this time the air of innocence, positively denied the crime, and asserted that he came there with the same humane intentions as themselves; for that, hearing a noise, which was succeeded by a groaning, he got out of bed, struck a light, armed himself with a knife for his defence, and was but just entered the room before them. These assertions were of little avail; he was kept in close custody till the morning, and then taken before a neighboring justice of the peace. Bradford still denied the murder, but nevertheless with such an apparent judgement of guilt, that the justice hesitated not to make use of this extraordinary expression on writing out his mittimus: "Mr. Bradford, either you or myself committed this murder."
Jonathan Bradford kept an inn in Oxfordshire, on the London road to Oxford; he bore an unexceptionable character. Mr. Haynes, a gentleman of fortune, being on his way to Oxford on a visit to a relation, put up at Bradford's. He there joined company with two gentlemen, with whom he supped, and in conversation unguardedly mentioned that he had about him a large sum of money. In due time they retired to their respective chambers; the gentlemen to a two-bedded room; leaving, as is customary with many, a candle burning in the chimney-corner. Some hours after they were in bed, one of the gentlemen being awake, thought he heard a deep groan in the adjoining chamber; and this being repeated, he softly awoke his friend. They listened together, and the groans increasing as of one dying, they both instantly arose, and proceeded silently to the door of the next chamber, from whence they heard the groans, and the door being a jar, saw a light in the room; they entered, but it is impossible to paint their consternation, on perceiving a person weltering in his blood in the bed, and a man standing over him with a dark lantern in one hand and a knife in the other. The man seemed as petrified as themselves, but his terror carried with it all the terror of guilt! The gentlemen then discovered it was the stranger with whom they had that night supped, and that the man who was standing over him was their host. They seized Bradford directly, disarmed him of his knife, and charged him with being the murderer; he affirmed by this time the air of innocence, positively denied the crime, and asserted that he came there with the same humane intentions as themselves; for that, hearing a noise, which was succeeded by a groaning, he got out of bed, struck a light, armed himself with a knife for his defence, and was but just entered the room before them. These assertions were of little avail; he was kept in close custody till the morning, and then taken before a neighboring justice of the peace. Bradford still denied the murder, but nevertheless with such an apparent judgement of guilt, that the justice hesitated not to make use of this extraordinary expression on writing out his mittimus: "Mr. Bradford, either you or myself committed this murder."
This extraordinary affair was the conversation of the whole county. Bradford was tried over and over again in every county. In the midst of all this pre-determination, came on in the assizes at Oxford. Bradford was brought to trial; he pleaded not guilty. Nothing could be more strong than the evidence of the two gentlemen; they testified to the finding Mr. Hayes murdered in his bed; Bradford at the side of the body with light and a knife; that knife and the hand which held it bloody; that on their entering the room he bet. all the signs of a guilty man; and that a few moments preceding they heard the groans of the deceased.
This extraordinary affair was the conversation of the whole county. Bradford was tried over and over again in every county. In the midst of all this pre-determination, came on in the assizes at Oxford. Bradford was brought to trial; he pleaded not guilty. Nothing could be more strong than the evidence of the two gentlemen; they testified to the finding Mr. Hayes murdered in his bed; Bradford at the side of the body with light and a knife; that knife and the hand which held it bloody; that on their entering the room he bet. all the signs of a guilty man; and that a few moments preceding they heard the groans of the deceased.
Bradford's defence on the trial was the same as before the gentlemen; he had heard a noise; he suspected some villainy; he struck a light; he snatched a knife (the only weapon near him) to defend himself and the terrors he discovered were merely the terrors of humanity, the natural effects of innocence as well as guilt, on beholding such a horrid scene! This defence, however, could be considered but as weak, contrasted with the several powerful circumstances against him. Never was circumstantial evidence more strong. There was little need of comment from the judge in summing up the evidence. No room appeared for extenuation, and the jury brought in the prisoner guilty, without going out of the box. Bradford was executed shortly after, still declaring he was not the murderer, nor privy to the murder of Mr. Hayes; but he died believed by all. Yet were these assertions not untrue! The murder was actually committed by Mr. Hayes's footman; who, immediately on stabbing his master, rifled his breeches of his money, gold watch, and snuff-box, and escaped to his own room, which could have been, from the after circumstances, scarcely two seconds before Bradford's entering the unfortunate gentleman's chamber. The world owes this knowledge to a remorse of conscience in the footman (eighteen months after the execution of Bradford) on a bed of sickness: It was a death-bed repentance, and by that death the law lost its victim!
Bradford's defence on the trial was the same as before the gentlemen; he had heard a noise; he suspected some villainy; he struck a light; he snatched a knife (the only weapon near him) to defend himself and the terrors he discovered were merely the terrors of humanity, the natural effects of innocence as well as guilt, on beholding such a horrid scene! This defence, however, could be considered but as weak, contrasted with the several powerful circumstances against him. Never was circumstantial evidence more strong. There was little need of comment from the judge in summing up the evidence. No room appeared for extenuation, and the jury brought in the prisoner guilty, without going out of the box. Bradford was executed shortly after, still declaring he was not the murderer, nor privy to the murder of Mr. Hayes; but he died believed by all. Yet were these assertions not untrue! The murder was actually committed by Mr. Hayes's footman; who, immediately on stabbing his master, rifled his breeches of his money, gold watch, and snuff-box, and escaped to his own room, which could have been, from the after circumstances, scarcely two seconds before Bradford's entering the unfortunate gentleman's chamber. The world owes this knowledge to a remorse of conscience in the footman (eighteen months after the execution of Bradford) on a bed of sickness: It was a death-bed repentance, and by that death the law lost its victim!
It is much to be wished that this account could close here; but it cannot. Bradford, though innocent, and not privy to the murder, was nevertheless the murderer in design. He had heard, as well as the footman, what Mr. Hayes had declared at supper as to his having a large sum of money about him, and he went to the chamber with the same diabolical intention as the servant. He was struck with amazement! He could not believe his senses!—and in turning back the bed-clothes, to assure himself of the fact, he, in his agitation, dropped his knife on the bleeding body, by which both his hand and his knife became bloody. These circumstances Bradford acknowledged to the clergyman who attended him after his sentence.
It is much to be wished that this account could close here; but it cannot. Bradford, though innocent, and not privy to the murder, was nevertheless the murderer in design. He had heard, as well as the footman, what Mr. Hayes had declared at supper as to his having a large sum of money about him, and he went to the chamber with the same diabolical intention as the servant. He was struck with amazement! He could not believe his senses!—and in turning back the bed-clothes, to assure himself of the fact, he, in his agitation, dropped his knife on the bleeding body, by which both his hand and his knife became bloody. These circumstances Bradford acknowledged to the clergyman who attended him after his sentence.
FROM THE NEW YORK GAZETTE.
FROM THE NEW YORK GAZETTE.
MESSRS. LANG & TURNER.
MESSRS. LANG & TURNER.
As we have lately been told that Mr. Lewis & his party passed the last winter near Cape Adams, on the Pacific ocean, at the mouth of Columbia river; it is not improbable that for some of your readers may be desirous of knowing the position of that river.
As we have lately been told that Mr. Lewis & his party passed the last winter near Cape Adams, on the Pacific ocean, at the mouth of Columbia river; it is not improbable that for some of your readers may be desirous of knowing the position of that river.
The mouth of Columbia river, is in lat. 46. 19. N. and long. 123. 55. W. from London. It was named in the year 1791 or '92, by Capt. Gray of Massachusetts, who was master of the ship Columbia. He named the river by his ship, as it is Southern cape by the late President Adams. It is by most correct to say Columbia bay and river; for the bay is some miles broad and 20 or 30 miles long, but the mouth of the river is little more than a mile broad. At the distance of 80 miles from its mouth, it is about a quarter of a mile broad, with a depth of two, three or four fathoms. The tide rises 11 feet at the mouth of the river, but the current of the river is so strong that though the water is observed to swell, it does not run up during the flood above 60 miles. That river and the numerous streams that run into it abound in salmon. The timber on the banks of the river, is pine, maple, ash, poplar and oak. The natives there are badly armed, though some of them have copper swords.
The mouth of Columbia river, is in lat. 46. 19. N. and long. 123. 55. W. from London. It was named in the year 1791 or '92, by Capt. Gray of Massachusetts, who was master of the ship Columbia. He named the river by his ship, as it is Southern cape by the late President Adams. It is by most correct to say Columbia bay and river; for the bay is some miles broad and 20 or 30 miles long, but the mouth of the river is little more than a mile broad. At the distance of 80 miles from its mouth, it is about a quarter of a mile broad, with a depth of two, three or four fathoms. The tide rises 11 feet at the mouth of the river, but the current of the river is so strong that though the water is observed to swell, it does not run up during the flood above 60 miles. That river and the numerous streams that run into it abound in salmon. The timber on the banks of the river, is pine, maple, ash, poplar and oak. The natives there are badly armed, though some of them have copper swords.
The head of Columbia river lies considerably to the southward of the 45th degree. The distance from the mouth of the river Missouri to that of Columbia is somewhat short of 1400 miles in a direct course as we presume that will never be travelled. New Orleans is in longitude 89, and it is presumed that the mouth of the Missouri is nearly under the same meridian, for the Mississippi runs south. It follows, that the difference of longitude between the mouth of Columbia bay and that of Missouri river is 34. 52, which, in that high latitude, will have the number of statute miles already mentioned.
The head of Columbia river lies considerably to the southward of the 45th degree. The distance from the mouth of the river Missouri to that of Columbia is somewhat short of 1400 miles in a direct course as we presume that will never be travelled. New Orleans is in longitude 89, and it is presumed that the mouth of the Missouri is nearly under the same meridian, for the Mississippi runs south. It follows, that the difference of longitude between the mouth of Columbia bay and that of Missouri river is 34. 52, which, in that high latitude, will have the number of statute miles already mentioned.
NAVIGATOR.
NAVIGATOR.
Russia—A letter has been recently received from M. Reimann, the physician in the suite of the Russian embassy to China, dated Kiatcha on the frontiers of China, October 14th, 1805; in which he says that he has vaccinated a great number of the children of the Moguls. These people (continues M. Reimann) have retained the simple manners and customs
Russia—A letter has been recently received from M. Reimann, the physician in the suite of the Russian embassy to China, dated Kiatcha on the frontiers of China, October 14th, 1805; in which he says that he has vaccinated a great number of the children of the Moguls. These people (continues M. Reimann) have retained the simple manners and customs
of their ancestors. They live in tents, and still make use of bows and arrows, which they employ with such dexterity and precision, that when they went out with the Russians of the ambassador's suite, they killed six times as much game as the latter, though provided with excellent fowling pieces. He likewise writes that he has discovered a little portable pharmacopoeia collection of Thiber, from which the science of medicine is likely to derive advantage. It consists of sixty different articles, very elegantly wrapped in paper. Among these are some remedies known in Europe; but with a much greater number, the botanists attached to the embassy were unacquainted.—The latter consist of small fruits, nuts, and some chemical preparations. M. Reimann has procured a translation of the list of them, which was written in the language of Tungus. He proposes to bring with him some of these collections of medicines, which are much in use among the Bucharans.
of their ancestors. They live in tents, and still make use of bows and arrows, which they employ with such dexterity and precision, that when they went out with the Russians of the ambassador's suite, they killed six times as much game as the latter, though provided with excellent fowling pieces. He likewise writes that he has discovered a little portable pharmacopoeia collection of Thiber, from which the science of medicine is likely to derive advantage. It consists of sixty different articles, very elegantly wrapped in paper. Among these are some remedies known in Europe; but with a much greater number, the botanists attached to the embassy were unacquainted.—The latter consist of small fruits, nuts, and some chemical preparations. M. Reimann has procured a translation of the list of them, which was written in the language of Tungus. He proposes to bring with him some of these collections of medicines, which are much in use among the Bucharans.
MISS SALLY ROGERS.
MISS SALLY ROGERS.
Who has for some time past, confined her exhibitions to the Columbian Museum, is now, through the benevolence of Mr. John Procter, accommodated with private rooms at his house, No. 89, Orange-street. This young lady, by means of her mouth only, having the use of neither hands nor feet, performs what would appear altogether impossible, without occasional demonstration.—She draws with a pencil and with dexterity and ease, landscapes, flowers, &c. &c. She uses the compass, threads the needle & writes with as much facility as other persons can with the perfect use of their limbs. This is unlike many other exhibition calls on the public, is without fiction, and has besides humanity and charity for its object.
Who has for some time past, confined her exhibitions to the Columbian Museum, is now, through the benevolence of Mr. John Procter, accommodated with private rooms at his house, No. 89, Orange-street. This young lady, by means of her mouth only, having the use of neither hands nor feet, performs what would appear altogether impossible, without occasional demonstration.—She draws with a pencil and with dexterity and ease, landscapes, flowers, &c. &c. She uses the compass, threads the needle & writes with as much facility as other persons can with the perfect use of their limbs. This is unlike many other exhibition calls on the public, is without fiction, and has besides humanity and charity for its object.
Dobson's Chronicle.
Dobson's Chronicle.
LOUISIANA.
LOUISIANA.
An acre of corn in Louisiana, produces on an average, about 22 bushels, which at 75 cents, is 16 dollars, 50 cents. An acre of cotton produces, with the same labor, 270 lbs. clean, which at 20 cents, is 50 dollars. An acre of cane, will produce 1000 lbs. sugar, which at 8 dollars per C. is 80 dollars, and 1 bbl. molasses 7: 50—87: 50. It is therefore concluded that it will be best for the Louisianians to import their grain. It has also been thought most proper to import the beef and pork.
An acre of corn in Louisiana, produces on an average, about 22 bushels, which at 75 cents, is 16 dollars, 50 cents. An acre of cotton produces, with the same labor, 270 lbs. clean, which at 20 cents, is 50 dollars. An acre of cane, will produce 1000 lbs. sugar, which at 8 dollars per C. is 80 dollars, and 1 bbl. molasses 7: 50—87: 50. It is therefore concluded that it will be best for the Louisianians to import their grain. It has also been thought most proper to import the beef and pork.
Poulton's Phil. paper.
Poulton's Phil. paper.
We are informed that a Mr. McDonald, living about twenty miles up the east branch of the Little Miami, has discovered a valuable Lead Mine, which has been worked occasionally by the Indians for a number of years.
We are informed that a Mr. McDonald, living about twenty miles up the east branch of the Little Miami, has discovered a valuable Lead Mine, which has been worked occasionally by the Indians for a number of years.
Ohio paper.
Ohio paper.
We are informed that the first furnace in the Renfelaer Glass House, near Albany, is completed; and that the proprietors of the establishment contemplate the immediate erection of a second. We presume that this Glass house, when in full operation, together with the Hamilton Glass House, will in a short time manufacture as much Window Glass as the consumption of the state will require. The proprietors also contemplate the establishment of a Crown Glass House, and have taken measures to procure from Europe a set of the best workmen, whose arrival is expected next spring. It is a subject of public congratulation to witness such efforts of private enterprise, which cannot fail of being productive of great public good; and we sincerely hope that the proprietors will be rewarded with all the advantages which their arduous undertaking so richly merits.
We are informed that the first furnace in the Renfelaer Glass House, near Albany, is completed; and that the proprietors of the establishment contemplate the immediate erection of a second. We presume that this Glass house, when in full operation, together with the Hamilton Glass House, will in a short time manufacture as much Window Glass as the consumption of the state will require. The proprietors also contemplate the establishment of a Crown Glass House, and have taken measures to procure from Europe a set of the best workmen, whose arrival is expected next spring. It is a subject of public congratulation to witness such efforts of private enterprise, which cannot fail of being productive of great public good; and we sincerely hope that the proprietors will be rewarded with all the advantages which their arduous undertaking so richly merits.
Albany Register.
Albany Register.
The following appropriate Lines, are extracted from "THE WITNESS."
The following appropriate Lines, are extracted from "THE WITNESS."
ORIGINAL POETRY. EXTRACT FROM WAR, A Poem not yet published. If I sound a Lion's blood for vengeance cries, What groans to Heaven from Europe's plains must rise! O! ye shepherds of unrighteous wars, Who fill whole realms with famine, wounds and fears! Cease your mad rage—your bleeding slaves unbind. O! spare this waste, this havoc of mankind! Drop the proud game that prompts your savage joy, Nor think it great to torture and destroy. Forget the millions who your burdens bear. Lo! Nelson falls, his country's wreath in gloom, For one who sent his thousands to the tomb. Let Britain's tears no more her Pitt deplore, Mankind by him had learn'd to weep before. Of names like these while fame's loud trump must tell How great they liv'd, and how lamented fell, Will vail applause a war-worn nation cure, Or drown the groans that 'scape the full 'ring poor'! The great may mourn, but will their weeds impart One walm to heal the orphan's bleeding heart? Ah! no; nor these alone the smart must feel, War leaves a wound whole ages cannot heal; And like the Sis that first gave ruin birth, Curse the ground, and blast the fruitful earth; The evil dies not on the field of gore, Wide-wasting war has other ills in store; Nor burns its vengeance only on their foes, The field is but the cradle of its woes; Victor and vanq' d 'mid hear the impious stain, And unborn sons must like their fires complain. Blood, fire and havoc in its front appear, Famine and want, and plague bring up the rear. New woes, new chains, new debts, new taxes spread, To grind the poor and rob their race of bread. Yet this disease of moral nature thrown No hard has sung nor chronicle made known; The pomp of arms, of battles, blood and fire Arouse the poet, while the world admire; But how mad war makes ages stream with tears, The world, unspying, neither feels nor hears; Its Hydra monsters, covert ruins, reall'd From long campaigns, and raging uncontrol'd; Libanded armies, when the war is o'er, To peace and virtue who can e'er restore? Nurur'd in guile, in that corrupting school, They know no duty and regard no rule; While vice triumphant takes her guilty stand, And opens all her flood-gates through the land; Vicious passions raging in the mind Shut close the gates of goodness on mankind. Religion, honor, honesty exil'd, The soft affections dear, and manners mild, Love, friendship, pity, confidence—the ties That link mankind, deem'd greatness to despise, All crimes disclos'd, involving Age and Youth, Embargo'd Morals, and blockaded Truth. Nor less the evil, though the War brings home A kingdom's spoils, it marks the victor's doom; Spangled with eastern gems or India's gold, See luxury, pride, oppression wide unfold; See realms triumphant swift to ruin run, And end the conquest where the schemes begun.
ORIGINAL POETRY. EXTRACT FROM WAR, A Poem not yet published. If I sound a Lion's blood for vengeance cries, What groans to Heaven from Europe's plains must rise! O! ye shepherds of unrighteous wars, Who fill whole realms with famine, wounds and fears! Cease your mad rage—your bleeding slaves unbind. O! spare this waste, this havoc of mankind! Drop the proud game that prompts your savage joy, Nor think it great to torture and destroy. Forget the millions who your burdens bear. Lo! Nelson falls, his country's wreath in gloom, For one who sent his thousands to the tomb. Let Britain's tears no more her Pitt deplore, Mankind by him had learn'd to weep before. Of names like these while fame's loud trump must tell How great they liv'd, and how lamented fell, Will vail applause a war-worn nation cure, Or drown the groans that 'scape the full 'ring poor'! The great may mourn, but will their weeds impart One walm to heal the orphan's bleeding heart? Ah! no; nor these alone the smart must feel, War leaves a wound whole ages cannot heal; And like the Sis that first gave ruin birth, Curse the ground, and blast the fruitful earth; The evil dies not on the field of gore, Wide-wasting war has other ills in store; Nor burns its vengeance only on their foes, The field is but the cradle of its woes; Victor and vanq' d 'mid hear the impious stain, And unborn sons must like their fires complain. Blood, fire and havoc in its front appear, Famine and want, and plague bring up the rear. New woes, new chains, new debts, new taxes spread, To grind the poor and rob their race of bread. Yet this disease of moral nature thrown No hard has sung nor chronicle made known; The pomp of arms, of battles, blood and fire Arouse the poet, while the world admire; But how mad war makes ages stream with tears, The world, unspying, neither feels nor hears; Its Hydra monsters, covert ruins, reall'd From long campaigns, and raging uncontrol'd; Libanded armies, when the war is o'er, To peace and virtue who can e'er restore? Nurur'd in guile, in that corrupting school, They know no duty and regard no rule; While vice triumphant takes her guilty stand, And opens all her flood-gates through the land; Vicious passions raging in the mind Shut close the gates of goodness on mankind. Religion, honor, honesty exil'd, The soft affections dear, and manners mild, Love, friendship, pity, confidence—the ties That link mankind, deem'd greatness to despise, All crimes disclos'd, involving Age and Youth, Embargo'd Morals, and blockaded Truth. Nor less the evil, though the War brings home A kingdom's spoils, it marks the victor's doom; Spangled with eastern gems or India's gold, See luxury, pride, oppression wide unfold; See realms triumphant swift to ruin run, And end the conquest where the schemes begun.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
THE HOUSE and LOT on Shockoe-Hill, at present occupied by Capt. Benjamin Sheppard, possessing every accommodation for a family, and one amongst the most airy & elegant situations in the city.
THE HOUSE and LOT on Shockoe-Hill, at present occupied by Capt. Benjamin Sheppard, possessing every accommodation for a family, and one amongst the most airy & elegant situations in the city.
At 30—An unimproved LOT adjoining the above. A purchaser will be allowed great accommodation in the payment.
At 30—An unimproved LOT adjoining the above. A purchaser will be allowed great accommodation in the payment.
THOS. NORVELL.
THOS. NORVELL.
N. B. I am authorized to sell nine shares in the Manufactory for Turnpike.
N. B. I am authorized to sell nine shares in the Manufactory for Turnpike.
UNION TAVERN.
UNION TAVERN.
The Subscriber is prepared to furnish genteel accommodations for twenty members of Alien.
The Subscriber is prepared to furnish genteel accommodations for twenty members of Alien.
PETER MOSELEY.
PETER MOSELEY.
THE Grand LODGE of Virginia, will meet at the Mason's Hall in this City, on the evening of the second Monday in next month. WM. H. FITZWILYSONN, G. S. Nov. 18. 42nd.
THE Grand LODGE of Virginia, will meet at the Mason's Hall in this City, on the evening of the second Monday in next month. WM. H. FITZWILYSONN, G. S. Nov. 18. 42nd.
ROBERT JOHNSTON.
ROBERT JOHNSTON.
DEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store from the house he lately occupied opposite the Eagle Tavern, to one of Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new houses nearly opposite to Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, where he is now opening a general assortment of DRY GOODS & IRONMONGERY, which he will dispose of at a moderate profit. N. B. He will Rent or Sell his Brick Tenement on Shockoe Hill, adjoining to Mr. Robert Gordon's. October 7.
DEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store from the house he lately occupied opposite the Eagle Tavern, to one of Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new houses nearly opposite to Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, where he is now opening a general assortment of DRY GOODS & IRONMONGERY, which he will dispose of at a moderate profit. N. B. He will Rent or Sell his Brick Tenement on Shockoe Hill, adjoining to Mr. Robert Gordon's. October 7.
HUMANITY HALL.
HUMANITY HALL.
WILL be continued by the subscriber for the ensuing term, for the instruction of youth, in the Greek, Latin and English languages, Geography, the Elements of Geometry, with Practical Surveying—Also Writing and Arithmetic, Vulgar, Decimal and Analytical. The price of Board, Tuition, Washing and Fuel will be twenty-eight pounds for the term, paid quarterly in advance, to commence on the 15th of January next, and expire the 10th of December.
WILL be continued by the subscriber for the ensuing term, for the instruction of youth, in the Greek, Latin and English languages, Geography, the Elements of Geometry, with Practical Surveying—Also Writing and Arithmetic, Vulgar, Decimal and Analytical. The price of Board, Tuition, Washing and Fuel will be twenty-eight pounds for the term, paid quarterly in advance, to commence on the 15th of January next, and expire the 10th of December.
Particular attention will be paid to the morals, deportment and cleanliness of the youth, and bedding will be furnished, such as choose, at forty shillings extra. The subscriber having lately erected a convenient house, it will be in his power to furnish twelve or fifteen boys with good accommodations. THOMAS NELSON. Forks of Hanover, Nov. 21. 419
Particular attention will be paid to the morals, deportment and cleanliness of the youth, and bedding will be furnished, such as choose, at forty shillings extra. The subscriber having lately erected a convenient house, it will be in his power to furnish twelve or fifteen boys with good accommodations. THOMAS NELSON. Forks of Hanover, Nov. 21. 419
JOHN PUMFREY.
JOHN PUMFREY.
BOOK-BINDER & STATIONER, DEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the House formerly occupied by Messrs. Dunlop & Turner, two doors below his old stand, where he keeps constantly on hand, made of materials of the first quality, and best workmanship,
BOOK-BINDER & STATIONER, DEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the House formerly occupied by Messrs. Dunlop & Turner, two doors below his old stand, where he keeps constantly on hand, made of materials of the first quality, and best workmanship,
A VARIETY OF— Letter Books, Record Books, Invoice do. Sheriffs do. Tobacco do. Pocket Ledgers, Day do. Memorandum Books ruled and plain, Journals and Ledgers, Copy Books, Account Current Books, Cyphering do. Bill Books, Receipt do. &c. &c. &c. With a variety of other articles used in Mercantile and Legal Professions which he offers for sale on the most liberal terms. HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE— Writing Paper of all kinds, Pocket Books and Tablets, Drawing do. Quills and made Pens of various prices, Blue Blotting and Cart-ridge do. Penknives, Wrapping do. Sportsmen's and Pocket boards, Parchment and Paste-boards, Playing Cards, Ink Powder Black and Mellage do. Red, Rive's Water Colours & Japaned Common Ink, India Ink, Durable Ink, for marking on Linen with a pen, Lead Pencils Black and Red, Ink-Stands of various kinds, Camel Hair Pencils, Slate and Stone Pencils, &c. &c. &c. Likewise an assortment of School Books, and Paper Hangings, Books ruled and bound to any pattern. Orders faithfully executed, and Book-Binding of every description performed with fidelity and dispatch. N. B. Elegant Looking Glasses and Prints in burnished Gold Frames. Nov. 21. ep3w.
A VARIETY OF— Letter Books, Record Books, Invoice do. Sheriffs do. Tobacco do. Pocket Ledgers, Day do. Memorandum Books ruled and plain, Journals and Ledgers, Copy Books, Account Current Books, Cyphering do. Bill Books, Receipt do. &c. &c. &c. With a variety of other articles used in Mercantile and Legal Professions which he offers for sale on the most liberal terms. HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE— Writing Paper of all kinds, Pocket Books and Tablets, Drawing do. Quills and made Pens of various prices, Blue Blotting and Cart-ridge do. Penknives, Wrapping do. Sportsmen's and Pocket boards, Parchment and Paste-boards, Playing Cards, Ink Powder Black and Mellage do. Red, Rive's Water Colours & Japaned Common Ink, India Ink, Durable Ink, for marking on Linen with a pen, Lead Pencils Black and Red, Ink-Stands of various kinds, Camel Hair Pencils, Slate and Stone Pencils, &c. &c. &c. Likewise an assortment of School Books, and Paper Hangings, Books ruled and bound to any pattern. Orders faithfully executed, and Book-Binding of every description performed with fidelity and dispatch. N. B. Elegant Looking Glasses and Prints in burnished Gold Frames. Nov. 21. ep3w.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
THE BRICK TENEMENT on Shockoe-hill, lately occupied by Doctor James McClurg, and the WOODEN HOUSE and LOT, formerly occupied by Mr. Moses Bates. This property will be sold on the premises, on the eighth day of December next, at Public Auction, to the highest bidder. The terms of Sale—one third of the purchase money payable in two years—another third payable in three years, and the remainder in four years. Bonds with two personal securities to be approved by the subscriber, to be executed by the purchasers, which bonds must carry interest from their dates respectively; the interest to be paid half yearly. SAMUEL GREENHOW, Attorney for Wm. Langborn, executor of Wm. Dandridge, dec'd. November 11. ep8d.
THE BRICK TENEMENT on Shockoe-hill, lately occupied by Doctor James McClurg, and the WOODEN HOUSE and LOT, formerly occupied by Mr. Moses Bates. This property will be sold on the premises, on the eighth day of December next, at Public Auction, to the highest bidder. The terms of Sale—one third of the purchase money payable in two years—another third payable in three years, and the remainder in four years. Bonds with two personal securities to be approved by the subscriber, to be executed by the purchasers, which bonds must carry interest from their dates respectively; the interest to be paid half yearly. SAMUEL GREENHOW, Attorney for Wm. Langborn, executor of Wm. Dandridge, dec'd. November 11. ep8d.
ENOCHE SULLIVAN,
ENOCHE SULLIVAN,
OFFERS FOR SALE, At his Jewelry Store, nearly opposite the Eagle, COMPLETE assortment of Gold, Gift, Silver, Plated, Japan'd & Cutlery Ware, Urns, Tea-Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rimmed Cutlers and bottle Siders. Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, and Purse, Glove Ties, elastic Garters, Silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone chiselled and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doors and Shuttle Cocks, fatin wood Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suspender, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemen's and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, sword Knots, Belts, Safes, Epaulieres, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Fifes, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder Flasks, shot Belts, bird Nets, gun Hammers and Flints, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, boot Jacks and Hooks, Spurs, Horfe Phlemes, &c. Razors and razor Strops, shaving Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windflower Soap, hair Powder, Bags, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Effences, Reave's Colors, tambore Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Scissors and Thimbles, hair Lead and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Folders, letter Racks, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, Inkstands, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candleficks and Snuffers, bread Baskets, Waters, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass globe Lamps for Halls, tooth comb, Cloths, hearth, Floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes. With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated. Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be executed to patterns or description, with dispatch. Highest price will be given for old gold or silver. Nov. 7. E. SULLIVAN. tf.
OFFERS FOR SALE, At his Jewelry Store, nearly opposite the Eagle, COMPLETE assortment of Gold, Gift, Silver, Plated, Japan'd & Cutlery Ware, Urns, Tea-Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rimmed Cutlers and bottle Siders. Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, and Purse, Glove Ties, elastic Garters, Silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone chiselled and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doors and Shuttle Cocks, fatin wood Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suspender, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemen's and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, sword Knots, Belts, Safes, Epaulieres, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Fifes, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder Flasks, shot Belts, bird Nets, gun Hammers and Flints, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, boot Jacks and Hooks, Spurs, Horfe Phlemes, &c. Razors and razor Strops, shaving Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windflower Soap, hair Powder, Bags, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Effences, Reave's Colors, tambore Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Scissors and Thimbles, hair Lead and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Folders, letter Racks, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, Inkstands, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candleficks and Snuffers, bread Baskets, Waters, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass globe Lamps for Halls, tooth comb, Cloths, hearth, Floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes. With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated. Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be executed to patterns or description, with dispatch. Highest price will be given for old gold or silver. Nov. 7. E. SULLIVAN. tf.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three weeks ago, is of feet three inches high, long measure face, red eyes, speaks rapidly and with great confidence, aged about 50 years. He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal. Nov. 14. WM. LONG. tf.
FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three weeks ago, is of feet three inches high, long measure face, red eyes, speaks rapidly and with great confidence, aged about 50 years. He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal. Nov. 14. WM. LONG. tf.
5000 wt. SALT PETER BACON, 1000 wt. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 grofs BOTTLED CYDER, A few bushels CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM. 577 Constantly for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horses—apply as above. May 27. end
5000 wt. SALT PETER BACON, 1000 wt. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 grofs BOTTLED CYDER, A few bushels CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM. 577 Constantly for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horses—apply as above. May 27. end
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
THE LOT and HOUSES whereon John Hamilton Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted, and a Garden lately pulled in, a Ware-House and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also—271 3/4 Acres of well-timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. August 22. (tf.)
THE LOT and HOUSES whereon John Hamilton Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted, and a Garden lately pulled in, a Ware-House and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also—271 3/4 Acres of well-timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. August 22. (tf.)
JAMES STRATTEN,
JAMES STRATTEN,
Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA DEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and affability to business, to deserve a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to customers; and for near workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner. N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Richmond, next door to David Logans. Oct. 17. 3awtf.
Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA DEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and affability to business, to deserve a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to customers; and for near workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner. N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Richmond, next door to David Logans. Oct. 17. 3awtf.
THE SUBSCRIBER
THE SUBSCRIBER
MAKES this method of informing the owner of a Grey MARE, bought at the Bowling-Green last Spring, by Mr. Robert Bates, that she is now and has been for some time at his plantation near the Bowling-Green. The Mare will be delivered vol. sent for, and all expenses paid. Wm. HOOMES. Bowling-Green, Nov. 21. 420.
MAKES this method of informing the owner of a Grey MARE, bought at the Bowling-Green last Spring, by Mr. Robert Bates, that she is now and has been for some time at his plantation near the Bowling-Green. The Mare will be delivered vol. sent for, and all expenses paid. Wm. HOOMES. Bowling-Green, Nov. 21. 420.
DEUR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and
DEUR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and
PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL. BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epitf.]
PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL. BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epitf.]
TAKEN up and committed to Jail on the 10th
TAKEN up and committed to Jail on the 10th
of May 1806, a negro man by the name of HARRY, the property of John Royster, Esq. of Richmond; the owner is hereby requested to come forward and pay charges, or he will be sold to satisfy his jail fees, agreeably to an act of Assembly. Given under my hand this 20th day July 1806. TRIPLETT T. ESTES, Jailor. Sept. 16. 3m. Augusta County.
of May 1806, a negro man by the name of HARRY, the property of John Royster, Esq. of Richmond; the owner is hereby requested to come forward and pay charges, or he will be sold to satisfy his jail fees, agreeably to an act of Assembly. Given under my hand this 20th day July 1806. TRIPLETT T. ESTES, Jailor. Sept. 16. 3m. Augusta County.
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE,
A YOUNG and active House SERVANT Enquire at this office. October 7. tf.
A YOUNG and active House SERVANT Enquire at this office. October 7. tf.
ON the third Wednesday in December next, I shall offer
ON the third Wednesday in December next, I shall offer
for sale to the highest bidder, at Pocahontah Court-House, ABOUT thirty NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children, on the following terms: One third cash and the balance in twelve months. Bonds with approved security will be required, carrying interest from the date, but if punctually paid, the interest will not be demanded. WM. RANDOLPH. Wilton, Nov. 4. tf.
for sale to the highest bidder, at Pocahontah Court-House, ABOUT thirty NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children, on the following terms: One third cash and the balance in twelve months. Bonds with approved security will be required, carrying interest from the date, but if punctually paid, the interest will not be demanded. WM. RANDOLPH. Wilton, Nov. 4. tf.
THE Subscriber, has taken the Store lately occu-
THE Subscriber, has taken the Store lately occu-
pied by Granberry and Hancock, where he offers for sale at reduced prices, a Consignment from the 8 Bales blue Cloth, 1 Bale assorted Flannels, Manufacturer, Also—A few bales of India piece Goods. JAMES SMITH. October 28. tf.
pied by Granberry and Hancock, where he offers for sale at reduced prices, a Consignment from the 8 Bales blue Cloth, 1 Bale assorted Flannels, Manufacturer, Also—A few bales of India piece Goods. JAMES SMITH. October 28. tf.
COOK SHOP,
COOK SHOP,
AND OYSTER HOUSE. GEORGE WATSON, has removed from the House adjoining the Union-Tavern, to the first Cross-Street above the Eagle-Tavern, leading to the Basin, where he has opened a COOK SHOP and OYSTER HOUSE for the refreshment of his friends and customers, at all hours of the day, and till 10 o'clock at night. Having procured a good French Cook, he will furnish good Soup, Beef Steak, Mutton Chops, &c. &c. &c. and the best OYSTERS that can be procured in Richmond. Nov. 14. 6awtf.
AND OYSTER HOUSE. GEORGE WATSON, has removed from the House adjoining the Union-Tavern, to the first Cross-Street above the Eagle-Tavern, leading to the Basin, where he has opened a COOK SHOP and OYSTER HOUSE for the refreshment of his friends and customers, at all hours of the day, and till 10 o'clock at night. Having procured a good French Cook, he will furnish good Soup, Beef Steak, Mutton Chops, &c. &c. &c. and the best OYSTERS that can be procured in Richmond. Nov. 14. 6awtf.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
THE SUBSCRIBER,
HAS just received a handsome assortment of CHINA, China Glazed and Crockery WARE, and very soon expects a handsome parcel of Glass to afford what he has now on hand; he has also received on consignment Antigua and New-England Rum by the puncheon, London particular Tenerife Wine by the pipe, Teas by the chest, and men's fine Hats by the box, which articles will be sold low for cash, or on the usual credit for negotiable paper. He has on hand a general assortment of Groceries, among which are Brown Sugar & Coffee by the hhd. and bbl. Salt by the sack, Shad, Clipped Herrings, & Tarr by the bbl. and northern Potatoes, loafs and in bbl. Vinegraves, Claret and Port Wine in boxes of one and two dozen bottles each, Cordials, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, also in boxes; and he keeps constantly a large supply of Philadelphia bottled and draught Porter and Ale, and Beer in barrels. He has lately rented the Brick Ware-House on the cross street leading from the Brick-Row immediately to the Basin, which has been occupied for many years by Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson. He will be glad to receive on storage Flour and other country produce at the ordinary rates. DANIEL TRIPLETT. Oct. 28. 6w.
HAS just received a handsome assortment of CHINA, China Glazed and Crockery WARE, and very soon expects a handsome parcel of Glass to afford what he has now on hand; he has also received on consignment Antigua and New-England Rum by the puncheon, London particular Tenerife Wine by the pipe, Teas by the chest, and men's fine Hats by the box, which articles will be sold low for cash, or on the usual credit for negotiable paper. He has on hand a general assortment of Groceries, among which are Brown Sugar & Coffee by the hhd. and bbl. Salt by the sack, Shad, Clipped Herrings, & Tarr by the bbl. and northern Potatoes, loafs and in bbl. Vinegraves, Claret and Port Wine in boxes of one and two dozen bottles each, Cordials, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, also in boxes; and he keeps constantly a large supply of Philadelphia bottled and draught Porter and Ale, and Beer in barrels. He has lately rented the Brick Ware-House on the cross street leading from the Brick-Row immediately to the Basin, which has been occupied for many years by Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson. He will be glad to receive on storage Flour and other country produce at the ordinary rates. DANIEL TRIPLETT. Oct. 28. 6w.
NOTICE,
NOTICE,
THAT in virtue of a decree of the Hustings court of the city of Richmond, in a cause therein depending, between George E. Stras plaintiff, and Lucy H. Southall, and others defendants, I shall, on Friday the 5th day of December next, expose to sale, by public auction, upon the premises, for ready money, the half acre LOT in this city N o . 689, upon the street leading from the Capitol Square, to the Land of Thomas Rutherford, and which said Lot, is opposite that occupied by Mr. Murphy. SAMUEL MCRAW, Commissioner. Nov. 7. ep8d.
THAT in virtue of a decree of the Hustings court of the city of Richmond, in a cause therein depending, between George E. Stras plaintiff, and Lucy H. Southall, and others defendants, I shall, on Friday the 5th day of December next, expose to sale, by public auction, upon the premises, for ready money, the half acre LOT in this city N o . 689, upon the street leading from the Capitol Square, to the Land of Thomas Rutherford, and which said Lot, is opposite that occupied by Mr. Murphy. SAMUEL MCRAW, Commissioner. Nov. 7. ep8d.
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE,
An Elegant Coachman well finished, with Plated Harness and a pair of well matched HORSES. Those horses can be recommended as being well broke, and free from any bad habits; they are six & seven years old last Spring.—Also, a strong healthy Negro WOMAN with a female child about five years old. A great bargain may be had in this property, for cash, or a negotiable note at sixty days. November 14. tf. Enquire at this Office.
An Elegant Coachman well finished, with Plated Harness and a pair of well matched HORSES. Those horses can be recommended as being well broke, and free from any bad habits; they are six & seven years old last Spring.—Also, a strong healthy Negro WOMAN with a female child about five years old. A great bargain may be had in this property, for cash, or a negotiable note at sixty days. November 14. tf. Enquire at this Office.
WILL BE SOLD, on a credit, on the 5th day of December next,
WILL BE SOLD, on a credit, on the 5th day of December next,
at the late Dwelling of Martin Branch, dec'd. (being about three miles from Manchester!) SEVEN NEGROES consisting of Men, Women and Children, amongst them are some valuable house servants; also all the household and kitchen furniture, (amongst which are some excellent beds completely furnished), Plantation utensils of every kind, being what consists, as the property of the late Martha Branch, dec'd. who was the widow of Peter Branch, dec'd. The terms of sale will be made known on the premises by the ADMINISTRATOR. Nov. 25. 3aw
at the late Dwelling of Martin Branch, dec'd. (being about three miles from Manchester!) SEVEN NEGROES consisting of Men, Women and Children, amongst them are some valuable house servants; also all the household and kitchen furniture, (amongst which are some excellent beds completely furnished), Plantation utensils of every kind, being what consists, as the property of the late Martha Branch, dec'd. who was the widow of Peter Branch, dec'd. The terms of sale will be made known on the premises by the ADMINISTRATOR. Nov. 25. 3aw
THE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has just received a good assortment of Saddlery and Harness Mountings in his line of business.—Likewise, good Skirting, Hog Skins, Bag and Upper Leather. Coach Glass of the best kind, 24 by 20, 22 by 20, and 20 by 18. JOHN MCENERY. November 14. 1m.
THE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has just received a good assortment of Saddlery and Harness Mountings in his line of business.—Likewise, good Skirting, Hog Skins, Bag and Upper Leather. Coach Glass of the best kind, 24 by 20, 22 by 20, and 20 by 18. JOHN MCENERY. November 14. 1m.
S. JACOBS
S. JACOBS
Has just received his supply of FALL AND FANCY GOODS:
Has just received his supply of FALL AND FANCY GOODS:
—CONSISTING OF— SUPERFINE and common Cloths, Coatings and Kerseymeres, Lyon Skins and frizes, Keldal Cottons, Plaids and half thicks, Rose, frized and point Blankets, Manchester and Bernet's Cord, Fancy Velveting, Silk, Cotton, Worsted and plain Hosiery, Gloves, Durants, Wilebore, Bombazetts and Bombazeen, Irish Linens and Ozanburgs, India Cottons, Cambricks and Fancy Mullins, Silk, Camel Hair and Cotton Shawls, Callicoes, Cotton and Silk Chambrays and Italian Sarcenets, Veils, &c. &c. A few Ladies elegant Circassian Robes unusually low. The whole of which will be sold on terms the most reasonable that found goods can be afforded for. Gun Powder single and double F. of superior quality by the Keg. Nov. 18. tf.
—CONSISTING OF— SUPERFINE and common Cloths, Coatings and Kerseymeres, Lyon Skins and frizes, Keldal Cottons, Plaids and half thicks, Rose, frized and point Blankets, Manchester and Bernet's Cord, Fancy Velveting, Silk, Cotton, Worsted and plain Hosiery, Gloves, Durants, Wilebore, Bombazetts and Bombazeen, Irish Linens and Ozanburgs, India Cottons, Cambricks and Fancy Mullins, Silk, Camel Hair and Cotton Shawls, Callicoes, Cotton and Silk Chambrays and Italian Sarcenets, Veils, &c. &c. A few Ladies elegant Circassian Robes unusually low. The whole of which will be sold on terms the most reasonable that found goods can be afforded for. Gun Powder single and double F. of superior quality by the Keg. Nov. 18. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF
LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by C. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and usual credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William M'Kean & Co. opposite the Vendue Office of M r . J. Proffer & M c Curry—among which are the following articles:
LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by C. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and usual credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William M'Kean & Co. opposite the Vendue Office of M r . J. Proffer & M c Curry—among which are the following articles:
BROWN SUGAR of Bar Iron, German, Craw- superior quality, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Ditto ditto second ditto, Very Old Antigua Rum, Beeft Green Coffee, Holland Gin, Salt in Sacks, Cognac Brandy, of very Molasses and Treacle, superior quality, Pickled Salmon, Race Ginger, Pepper, Scotch Barley, Pimento, Nutmegs, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine, Mace, Cloves & Cin- Fresh Mace, Raisins & Currants, namon, Fresh London Mustard, Soft Shelled Almonds, in small boxes, Coppers, Per Florent Indigo and Saltpeetre, Fig Blue, of superior English F F Gunpowder, quality, in boxes of Patent Shot, well assorted, 20 lbs. each, Hibber's Brown Stout and Porter, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Beil Spanish Segars, Tea in Canners, Caldwell, Fraser & Co's, Dated by the lb. Superfine Chocolate, Young Hylon do. of the New-York Candles and Soap, first quality, Spermacetti Candles, N. England & Bullock's Cheese. JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. tf.
BROWN SUGAR of Bar Iron, German, Craw- superior quality, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Ditto ditto second ditto, Very Old Antigua Rum, Beeft Green Coffee, Holland Gin, Salt in Sacks, Cognac Brandy, of very Molasses and Treacle, superior quality, Pickled Salmon, Race Ginger, Pepper, Scotch Barley, Pimento, Nutmegs, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine, Mace, Cloves & Cin- Fresh Mace, Raisins & Currants, namon, Fresh London Mustard, Soft Shelled Almonds, in small boxes, Coppers, Per Florent Indigo and Saltpeetre, Fig Blue, of superior English F F Gunpowder, quality, in boxes of Patent Shot, well assorted, 20 lbs. each, Hibber's Brown Stout and Porter, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Beil Spanish Segars, Tea in Canners, Caldwell, Fraser & Co's, Dated by the lb. Superfine Chocolate, Young Hylon do. of the New-York Candles and Soap, first quality, Spermacetti Candles, N. England & Bullock's Cheese. JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. tf.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorized to settle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, TARLTON SAUNDERS. N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given. LESUEUR, & SAUNDERS. Nov. 22. tf.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorized to settle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, TARLTON SAUNDERS. N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given. LESUEUR, & SAUNDERS. Nov. 22. tf.
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE,
Muscovado Sugar in hds. do. of first quality, in bbls. Holland Gin and empty Gin Casks, L. P. Tenerife Wine, Cognac Brandy, Molasses in hds. and tierces, Coffee and German Steel. SAMUEL MYERS. Nov. 25. Tow.
Muscovado Sugar in hds. do. of first quality, in bbls. Holland Gin and empty Gin Casks, L. P. Tenerife Wine, Cognac Brandy, Molasses in hds. and tierces, Coffee and German Steel. SAMUEL MYERS. Nov. 25. Tow.
TO RENT.
TO RENT.
THE HOUSE at present occupied by Mrs. Shields (over the Basin). It is a very desirable situation for a private family. Apply to JAMES C. ANTHONY. Nov. 25. 6aw31.
THE HOUSE at present occupied by Mrs. Shields (over the Basin). It is a very desirable situation for a private family. Apply to JAMES C. ANTHONY. Nov. 25. 6aw31.
THE Subscriber thinks proper to give notice, he has resumed the practice of the law, and purposes regular attendance in the Court of Appeals, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Chancery, held in the city of Richmond, (to which place he is now preparing to remove his residence.) Due attention will be paid to such business as may be committed to his care. WILLIAM COWAN. Lunenburg, Nov. 14. epitf.
THE Subscriber thinks proper to give notice, he has resumed the practice of the law, and purposes regular attendance in the Court of Appeals, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Chancery, held in the city of Richmond, (to which place he is now preparing to remove his residence.) Due attention will be paid to such business as may be committed to his care. WILLIAM COWAN. Lunenburg, Nov. 14. epitf.
JUST RECEIVED,
JUST RECEIVED,
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Moufoux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mufcat of Frontignac, Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West- West-India
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Moufoux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mufcat of Frontignac, Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West- West-India