Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-05-27 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE
[No. 1263.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cent Single.]
FOR THE ARGUS.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Concerning neutral commerce, and further justification of the executive relating to late events.
IT is understood that some readers of the preceding essays will be well pleased to see some remarks concerning neutral commerce, or rather that species of concealed and clandestine traffic which has been lately carried on between the colonies of one of the belligerent nations, directly or indirectly, and the nation to which they belong. The elaborate discussions which have appeared in the public prints, have already unfolded this subject, as far as can be done by the influence of ancient authorities, modern usages, ingenious arguments and splendid eloquence. But little, therefore, remains to be said; indeed, nothing except to shew what are the opinions of the writer. It is likely that these opinions will be unpopular, even with those who have been well pleased with his sentiments upon other subjects—but let this be as it may, he has no hesitation to promulgate them, and as little to disclose his reasons.
This subject affords nothing to amuse the writer, and not much to entertain the reader; but it is a subject which deserves the deepest consideration, and concerning which every politician ought to store his mind with all the lights which can be afforded. Whether the writer of this will be able to add a feeble ray to the general mass of information, which has been published, will depend upon what follows.
That species of commerce which has been lately carried on, in American bottoms, and often by the aids of British seamen, directly to and from a port hostile to Great Britain, has certainly afforded important aids to the enemy of Britain. And although the trade may not embrace a single article, deemed contraband, yet it gave the contending nation, relief and succor, in some of the important concerns of government, or national prosperity. It does not therefore require the aids of rhetoric or logic, when a beneficial consequence has been procured by these means, to demonstrate, that such a trade ceases to be neutral, and may be essentially and substantially considered, contraband.
And when the produce of the colony is in the first instance brought to America, and entered in the regular forms of law, and is again re-shipped in the same, or other American bottoms, it does not by this finesse, lose any of the qualities of contraband trade, which would have attached to it, if the fiction or evasion had not been practised. Such commerce is not entitled to any of the privileges of neutrality, and deserves to be treated exactly as if the vessels and their cargoes had sailed, directly from one port, and were cleared for another belonging to the same power.
Altho' politicians have puzzled themselves, and disturbed the public with contradictory theories and opinions concerning this subject, because they have not found satisfactory rules in those books, which are supposed to contain the law of nations; Yet it seems easy to have determined the question, without the aid or authority of Grotius, Puffendorf, Vattel, Martens, &c. It was only necessary to have opened the volume of common sense, to have applied directly to our feelings and perceptions to have found a satisfactory rule, by which this troublesome question might have been settled for ever.
A very simple proposition is now about to be stated, which will illustrate the rule, by which the opinion of the writer has been formed. Let us suppose that,
A and B are engaged in a quarrel—the former is likely to gain an advantage, which will insure him success. C, who is a by-stander, and pretends to be a friend to both, all of a sudden interferes in such a way, as to give the victory to the latter. By such conduct C would forfeit all pretensions to the future confidence of A—he would not any longer be considered as an independent by-stander, or as an honorable neutral—he would by the voluntary act of interference, become attached to the fortunes of the party which he had aided, and might reasonably expect, when occasion would allow it, an act of retaliation.
Such is the short case between France, England and America. The two former are at war—the third was not concerned in the quarrel—each nation had consented that America might enjoy an advantageous neutrality—and although this neutrality afforded very promising prospects for internal prosperity and external commerce, yet the enterprise and cupidity of our merchants have induced them to disturb the general tranquility, which might have existed, to endanger the peace of their country, and to forfeit that exalted reputation which a fair and even course would have insured.
The trade which has been the greatest source of difficulty is that which the A-
mericans, or others in the garb of Americans, have carried on to St. Domingo—France has candidly and justly complained, because the inhabitants of that island are declared by that government to be in rebellion. Great Britain complains, because the American bottoms, by the contrivances just mentioned, convey the produce of that island to the ports of France. If the independence of St. Domingo was acknowledged, neither of these nations would have any right to complain. But it is well known that France claims St. Domingo, & that the meritorious Ferrand, the governor general for France, has issued proclamations, inhibiting any trade or support from any nation whatever, to the rebels.
Although the notorious situation of the island might have induced the British government to have relaxed, in the general construction which they give to such commerce, yet they have pursued a different policy—and the Americans cannot say that the privileges of neutrals entitle them to trade freely, while the trade is not tolerated by the British cabinet.
In the last essay, a good deal was said in relation to the policy of this trade—and now we find that it threatens to involve us in disputes upon contradictory principles, with two of the most powerful nations of the earth; and altho' the grounds of their complaints are dissimilar, they are so well defended, that the Americans cannot pretend to insist upon a further prosecution, unless the belligerent nations should consent.
This important question has been frequently brought before the public—and has been the occasion of much solicitude and irritation. The minister of the French empire has made an open official complaint to the American government. This has been submitted to congress; and an act prohibiting further trade, has passed. Not so has been the conduct of Great Britain—That government was too proud and haughty to prefer a complaint. They have resorted to force—their ships of war have been their negotiators. They have captured American ships, while the owners were deluded in the opinion that they had given to the commodities, the quality of neutrality, by the fictions which have been already noticed.
By this means the British government have exercised many acts of oppression, and irritation against fair traders—and they have lost a glorious opportunity of acquiring the confidence and affections of the Americans, by acting with reasonable forbearance and candor, by an open and manly declaration, that they should consider such a trade as an indirect co-operation in the war against that nation. They have lost this opportunity, & will now, perhaps, under the influence of stronger measures, perform what might have appeared to be the effect of honor and generosity. Once more they have roused the slumbering discontents of the Americans—and our imaginations carry us back through all the scenes of the revolutionary contest. In the death of Pierce, we are reminded of the conflagrations of Charleston, (Mass.) New London, Norfolk, Manchester, Richmond, &c.—and there are some persons, who well remember, the liquid torrent of fire which rolled through a part of that city where this essay is published.
If the cabinet of London had thought proper to make this question a subject of negotiation, and had instructed their agents to have said that they should consider a continuation to justify the capture and condemnation of our vessels, the Americans might have then considered the merits, before they were clouded and obscured by the angry passions—but the cabinet of London have abandoned this favorable position, in gratification of an intolerable and indefensible pride. Thus it is, they have given new issues to old wounds, and these they have irritated by acts of public insult, and private injury. But it is now very likely that the battle of Austerlitz, and the treaty of Presburg, have taught them that it was more wise to conciliate than to continue in a course of aggression, but little short of open war.
The trade to St. Domingo presents to the mind the strongest contradictions.—France, to whom the island belongs, denies to the United States, a right of commerce with the inhabitants, because they are in rebellion, and have assumed and claimed the island for themselves. Great Britain, as an enemy to France, seizes and confiscates the produce of St. Domingo, when taken in American bottoms, because it is the produce of an enemy. America has not acknowledged the independence
In the year 1781, when Arnold came to Richmond with his band of depredators, he found in the possession of a mercantile house at this place, about 100 hogsheads of rum. It was known that the members of that house were warm friends to the revolution. War was therefore declared against the rum. The hogsheads were knocked to pieces, and fire was applied to the rum. It took its course down a valley to the river, and afforded to the plunderers the most savage delight.
of St. Domingo, and her merchants have carried on a trade which gives offence to each of the contending powers. France has stated her objections and complaints. The American government have passed an act which forbids the trade—and one set of politicians say that it proceeds from pusillanimity, because the minister of France had complained. At the same time another set are as much dissatisfied with the administration, because they have not attacked the British fleet with a few gun boats—because the rulers of that country say that they will not permit the existence of such a trade.
Hence, we see, that there are two descriptions of persons who wish to go to war, upon opposite principles, or rather caprices, without knowing what would be the general sense of the people. Though the writer of this does not pretend to know what would be the consequences, if the president, in obedience to the wishes of both, had brought the country into a war with France and Spain, and into another war with England, yet he believes that a little reflection will teach the people, that the president has acted with wisdom in both cases. Such wars and for such causes, would be nothing more or less than a declaration, enforced by arms, that St. Domingo was a free, sovereign and independent power, and deserved, not only the confidence and kindness of the Americans, but also, a voluntary co-operation in the perils, expenses and solicitudes of war.
There may be some Americans who are desirous to produce such a state of things—but there can be no doubt that the greater part of those who have scolded, censured and calumniated the administration, have not seriously reflected upon the merits of the case or the consequences of their own wishes. These opinions are given without imputing particular blame to those who think otherwise. They are published with intentions that the subjects to which they relate, may be reconsidered by those who have suffered their feelings of indignation, or regard for national honor to hurry them into the paths of error. Yes, into an error, which will not fail to plunge their country into calamities, the end and consequences of which cannot be foreseen.
Indeed! And are these the purposes and issues for which the Americans, or any part of the American people, desire to go to war with the most powerful nations of the earth? With Great Britain, whose fleets triumph over the ocean, and with France, who in two or three months, could array a million of men? If the question & consequences be seriously considered, the advocates for a rupture or war, will find themselves on the brink of a precipice.
It will not be denied that the United States, if they think fit, may acknowledge the independence of St. Domingo, and may endeavor to support their conduct by the sword. But it is not pretended that this ought to be done—and yet in the face of all the world, things have been done, and are yet insisted upon, by some Americans, which could only be justified, if St. Domingo was a sovereign independent nation.
Thus do we behold, that things are advocated and defended, under the insidious and deceptive pretences of neutral and commercial rights, which amount to an indirect warfare, against the contending nations, are injurious to each, disgraceful to our country, and beneficial to none except those who have bartered away their birth-rights—the pride of national character, and the honest reputation of a just and politic neutrality; who at the same time when they have filled their private coffers, have sharpened the swords of assassination.
It is time to dismiss this subject. Happy, indeed, would it be for the United States, if it could be buried in oblivion, so that the new course, which we are now by law commanded to pursue, should not be alloyed by painful and disgraceful retrospections.
This cursory view will bring before the reader the importance and the difficulty of the executive duties: with so many contradictory opinions and interests, it were in vain to expect that general satisfaction would or could be given: it behoves us therefore first to ascertain what are the true interests of the country; and then to inquire how nearly the conduct of the administration approximates those interests—Independence, peace, domestic quiet, national prosperity, personal security, honest neutrality and the free enjoyment of the benefits of our industry enterprise, talents and fortune. These are the great public objects.
Have the present rulers impaired or violated any of these important objects? if they have not, but on the other hand have afforded to each all the countenance which an equiponderant regard and duty to the others would permit, then no censure is due. Before an imputation is tolerated, let every reader bring the sub-
ject of accusation to bear upon all the great objects of public and governmental care. Then perhaps it will be found that conflicting duties and interests, will afford the most conclusive answers.
Again and again, the writer of this, considers himself bound by his social duty to declare in the most unequivocal terms, that the conduct of the executive, in late events, appears to have been, not only undeserving reproach, but highly meritorious; and that it is fully entitled to the confidence and support of those, to whom these essays have been addressed, and for whose information and benefit they have been written, to those who think otherwise it is sufficient to say, THE PRESS IS FREE. AN AMERICAN.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, April 7.
SPANISH AFFAIRS.
Debate on the motion of Mr. J. Randolph to publish the President's Message.
[CONTINUED.]
Mr. KELLY. I did not expect to offer any arguments either in favor of or in opposition to the decision lately made, from which there has been an appeal; but as that appeal has been made, I rise not for the purpose of going into any wide argument or of accusing any set of men, but for the purpose of justifying myself and the vote which I shall now give as well as that which I have given. It has been said on this floor with open doors that the reason of giving money was to prevent the necessity of raising a standing army; & that it was better to strengthen the arm of the executive with money than by a standing force. From this it might be inferred that the reasoning on the part of the minority went to raising a standing army. As I voted with the minority on this occasion, I will briefly state some of the reasons which influenced my vote. It is not in order to say any thing relative to the confidential message; but it is perfectly in order to speak, of the message delivered at the opening of the session; and I believe it is perfectly fair to say, that there was no occurrence between the 3d of Dec. when the public message was delivered, and the 6th when the confidential message was received to change the circumstances in which we were previously placed. I shall vote in favor of the publication of this message as being the ground work of the proceedings we have adopted in secret. I wish to publish that the public may judge whether those proceedings were consonant to this message or not. I should wish the public to see whether the part taken by the minority, or the measures of the majority are the most consonant with it. To enable the public accurately to judge, I think it essential that it should be published; as the executive branch of the government is presumed to be the best acquainted with our foreign relations. The message of the President at the opening of the session specially mentioned and designated Spain. It informed us that, "Inroads have been recently made into the territory of Orleans and the Mississippi, our citizens have been seized and their property plundered in the very parts of the former which had been actually delivered up by Spain, and this by the regular officers and soldiers of that government." The message also advised us that something was necessary to be done. It said that some of these aggressions might perhaps admit of a peaceful remedy, but that others could be met by force alone. That message, it will be allowed on all hands, called loudly for some efficient measures on the part of the government—for taking against Spain, if not a hostile, at least a defensive posture; and I will undertake to say that nothing which has occurred in secret tended to inculcate the propriety of a different course; nor could there be any thing, for the one message so quickly followed the other, as not to allow time for any intervening circumstances. What followed? A report of a committee stating the aggressions of this power to be of a most atrocious nature; not recommending a war to check the rising growth and prosperity of the country, but recommending that a certain number of troops should be raised at the discretion of the President of the United States, to repel the insults that might be offered, and to chastise those who offered them. This measure appeared to be proper in itself, and it appeared likewise to be recommended by the tenor of the message. It appeared to be the more necessary, as we had information of the collecting of a considerable force in the provinces of Spain and at Pensacola. For these reasons it appeared to me desirable that such a force should be raised as the President might deem necessary. This was not creating a standing army—The number of
troops to be raised was to be left entirely to his direction. The resolution proposed is as follows:
Resolved, That such number of troops not exceeding as the President of the U. S. shall deem sufficient to protect the southern frontiers of the U. S. from Spanish inroad and insult, and to chastise the same, be immediately raised.
It has been alleged that the militia would have been competent to defend the frontier. But this could not prevail on me to abandon the measure, as I could not think it proper that the militia, even if competent, should be forced out into so unhealthy a service. The resolution embraced no other idea but that the standing force in that quarter should be strengthened. I considered this safe and proper, to make provision for cases which might arise. I could not believe that the militia would be competent to defend the country. They are too remotely situated, and the country too sickly; and the only just calculation was that they would have found their graves there. It was not contended that a large army was necessary; but that it would be requisite, in case the Spanish troops should be superior to ours, to raise a few recruits.
These are the reasons that induced me to vote for the resolution. I had others. We were informed of the necessity of having additional land batteries, of putting our ports and harbors in a state of defence, and of building an additional number of gun boats. If these measures were carried into effect, I thought, as militia would not be competent to these objects, it would be requisite to have an addition made to our troops. Under all these circumstances I was in favor of empowering the President to raise a small number of troops. But while I was in favor of this measure, I was as strongly opposed as any man on this floor, to any thing like a large standing army. I will never consent to such a measure without an urgent necessity for it.
I was opposed to the measure adopted by the House on many grounds. It appeared by the report of the secretary of the treasury that there was not in the treasury more than a surplus million of dollars. I considered it improper, when we were threatened from every quarter, to lay a magic hand on the two millions appropriated, to anticipate the receipts of revenue by a million of dollars, and thus drain the treasury when money might soon be wanted for the most urgent purposes.
I was opposed to it on other grounds. It did not appear for what purpose it was to be applied. It is true, I heard one gentleman say it was in correspondence with the secret wishes of the President, but I could pay no regard to that declaration. We had before us no communication, either public or private, which declared that it was either with Spain or France that the negotiation was to be carried on. Nor had we any reason for entertaining the idea that the two nations, whether they are gone or not, would make one factious difference. It was necessary for me, voting on this occasion, to see the necessity and propriety of the measure. We had been told in the message of the President that the negotiation with Spain had come to an issue, and that that issue was not favorable. But we had received an intimation that Spain was disposed to adjust her differences with us respecting boundaries. We had, on the contrary, different information. Neither had we any intimation that the contemplated negotiation would be agreeable to Spain, or to the President of the United States. Was it then proper for the House or myself to vote for appropriating two millions of dollars for the Lord knows what, when it neither appeared from any communication from the President, or from any other official source, to be desirable. If we had had such an intimation from the President, what security was there that the negotiation would have been made—and I am inclined to believe that I should have been opposed to its having been entered upon. What gave rise to the first purchase? The right of deposit stipulated by treaty to us had been refused. It is well known that a considerable number of vessels came down the Mississippi, which from their peculiar construction could not reach the ocean—and thence resulted the necessity of a place of deposit. The refusal of that right first gave rise to the idea of a purchase. We got possession of New Orleans and of the river, and found ourselves also possessed of a strip of land on the other side of it, after having thought we had purchased West-Florida—and when I find instead of this, we have been swindled out of our money, I am unwilling to negotiate again, and give away the public treasure. Even after this shall have been done, it will be extremely easy for France or some other government to raise a difficulty, and claim an additional sum for its adjustment. Was it not bet-

evd on the part of our government, that we had made a fair purchase, not only to the Reo Bravo in one direction, but to the Perdido in the other? I had another reason against this measure. I thought this an improper time to accomplish it. Having already got the navigation of the Mississippi and the island of New-Orleans, I thought it most advisable to delay the negotiation till a general peace, when we might make an engagement with Spain as an independent nation, and have some assurance that the nation which sold would be able to guarantee the country. On these grounds I voted in favor of the resolution reported by the select committee, and against the measure adopted by the House. I have thought it proper to assign these reasons, that all may understand the grounds on which I voted. And this consideration will justify me in voting to give publicity to the message, that the public may see what is the ground work of the measures we have taken. I wish the nation to see whether that message recommended taking the ground which we have assumed, or that which we refused to take. (To be continued.)
KINGSTON, (Jam.) April 5. His majesty's brig Elk, captain Wise, came into Port Royal on Saturday last with the Spanish schooner Ave Maria, taken during her cruise. The schooner Gipsey, Peterson, from Jackmel, with coffee, for New-Orleans, and the Julia, Allen from Port-au-Prince, for New-York, with coffee, cotton, and logwood, both put into Port Royal, on Friday evening in distress. The American brig Hope, Lennet, from New-Orleans, with flour and rice, reported for Kingston, but was detained by his majesty's schooner Haddock, and brought in here on Saturday. His majesty's ship la Pique, captain Ross, came into Port Royal on Monday, with the Spanish privateer schooner Santa Clara, from Cuba, for Porto Rico, and national brig Voltigeur and Phaon, each of 16 guns and 150 men, from Martinique, bound to St. Domingo taken off the island of Soana, on the 26th ult. These brigs, if we are rightly informed, were in company, and sustained a running fight of nearly an hour and an half. When coming up with them, a boarding party offered their services and carried one of the vessels, but the master, Mr. Thompson, lost his life in the attack, and the first and third lieutenants were severely wounded. In the whole the Pique is said to have had ten men killed and sixteen wounded, and the French vessels are said to have lost upwards of sixty. From the information obtained by the report of the prisoners, taken in these brigs, we understand that they sailed originally from Helvoetsluy on the 16th of October, and called at Cayenne with dispatches, where they remained some time, then proceeded to the West Indies and touched at Martinique, from which island they were on their way to Santo Domingo, to be cruisers of general Ferrand, when they fell in on the fifteenth inst. with a king's brig (supposed to be on the windward station) which they engaged and beat off, and, on the next day, were captured by the La Pique frigate. After being boarded by the Pique's crew, captain Freissinet, of La Phaon had his arm struck off by one of the seamen, with his sabre, irritated by the resistance that was unwarrantably met with. At the moment of the crew of La Pique getting on the Phaon's deck, the French plunged down the fore hatchway, and within the space of a minute, got up the after one, and fired a volley that brought down 22 of our people, 9 of whom were killed and 13 wounded. It appears to be pretty well ascertained that general Ferrand expected at St. Domingo, the arrival of three cruisers from France, namely, the two captured, and another called L'Aetion, all in possession of orders to take every American vessel trading to ports occupied by the rebels.
LONDON, March 20. The Moniteur says: "The iron sceptre of the Queen of Naples, this modern Athalia, is broken, forever. The emperor will revive the kingdom of Naples under a French prince: but he will restore it under a basis of laws, the interests of the people, and on the great principle, that the existence of the throne, the brilliancy and power with which sovereigns are surrounded, and the perpetuity of hereditary possessions, are institutions formed for the service and advantage of the people." According to the French account the Queen had carried every thing off not only royal, but individual property—says she took ten millions (does not say what) from the bank, and ruined most of the families of Naples. On the 16th Prince Joseph it says went to mass, which was celebrated by Cardinal Ruffo, Archbishop of Naples, and made a present to St. Januarius of a beautiful diamond necklace: this ceremony it seems produced the most lively sensations among the populace, who have the greatest veneration for that Saint!! Unluckily for the Queen, the frigate she embarked in, for Palermo, was drove back under the batteries, and was taken by the enemy.
March 26. There is a French squadron at sea, under admiral Guillet, consisting of the Foudroyant of 84, Veteran of 80, commanded by Jerome Bonaparte; L'Eole, of 74; l'Impetueux, of 74; Ceres, of 74; Aquilon of 74 guns; and a frigate. Yesterday lord Grenville, and lord Henry Petty met the candidates for the new loan;—when lord G. informed them that the amount of the loan would be 20 millions pounds sterling. A vote of the thanks of parliament has been given to vice admiral Duckworth, rear admirals Cochrane and Louis, and the officers, seamen and marines of the squadron, which effected the victory off St. Domingo. In the debate on this subject, Mr. Rose took occasion to remark, that the captures made from the enemy during the administration of Mr. Pitt amounted to 109 sail of the line! The trial of lord Melville is fixed for the 29th of April, at the bar of the house of lords. Admiral Villeneuve, who commanded the combined fleet at the battle of Trafalgar, has obtained permission to return to France on his parole. This circumstance strengthens the opinion we have for some time entertained, that an arrangement would take place between the two countries relative to the exchange of prisoners. THE LOAN.—The loan contracted for on Friday morning of twenty millions, was taken by the following parties, who coalesced as on former occasions:— Messrs. Goldsmid and Co. Baring and Co. Roberts, Curtis and Co. For every 100l. they proposed to take 100l. in the 3 per cent. Consols, and 66l. in the 3 per cent. reduced. After the contractors returned to the city the Omnium yielded a profit of 4 per cent.
March 29. The Hamburg mail, and French and Dutch papers to the 21st and 26th inst. have arrived. The French are not yet complete masters of the kingdom of Naples. The fortress of Gaeta holds out, and the prince royal, at the head of about 20,000 regulars, and a levy en masse, to the amount of 70,000 more has taken various strong positions in Calabria. It is also stated, from Rome, that the Russians and English who lately retreated from Naples have reloaded in that province. Switzerland as well as Holland is to receive a new form of government. There can be little doubt but that they are both destined to be incorporated with the Grand Empire! The independence of these countries was one of the principal objects of the war, and Bonaparte can give no stronger proof that he has triumphed over the coalesced powers than the extinction of those states that they professed to protect. Last night the Chancellor of the Exchequer opened the Budget, and submitted to the House his statement of the supplies and Ways and Means for the service of the year. The total of the supplies required for Great Britain alone, he estimated at £ 43,613,472 The whole of the Ways & Means at 42,530,000 Consisting of the following items: Malt and personal estate duties, 2,750,000 Grants from proceeds of ships captured prior to the war 1,000,000 Lottery 380,000 Surplus consolidated Fund to 5th April 1807, 3,500,000 War Taxes 19,500,000 Deduct, as likely to be outstanding at 5th April, 1807, 1,500,000— 18,000,000 Loan, 18,000,000 43,630,000 The New Taxes are of two descriptions—the War taxes and the permanent Duties; the last of which are to be appropriated to the payment of the interest upon the Loan. The War taxes are to consist in an addition of three and three quarters per cent. to the duty upon property, making in the whole ten per cent. and various duties in the Customs and Excise, affecting principally Sugar and Tobacco; the probable produce of all which he estimated at 6,000,000l. The new permanent Taxes are to be derived from the four following items, viz. Wine £ 500,000 Unwrought iron 500,000 Tea 70,000 Sales by Appraisement 66,000 Total £ 1,136,000 making in the whole seven millions one hundred and thirty-six thousand pounds, in addition to the existing public burthens. The statement of Lord Henry Petty had the merit of being perspicuous and unembarrassed, and the principles of the new, as well as the additional taxes, appeared to meet with the general approbation of the House. The details, will, however, be liable to some objections. It does not appear to us that the mode by which it is intended to make re-payments equal to the amount of the exemptions which are to be taken away under the new regulations of the Property Tax, is very practicable. It is not expected that the small annuities, the class of persons to which the principle of exemption generally applies, can in all cases be prepared to produce the wills or various legal instruments under which they derive their incomes. The tax on Appraisements also will require much regulation.
March 31. Messenger, Patterson & Co. v. Robinson & Son. The plaintiffs had a verdict at last assizes; but a new trial was afterwards moved for and granted. It was to recover the sum of £594, for goods sold to Hawkins and co. of New York, in consequence of a false character given of them by the defendants. The trial lasted nearly the whole of Thursday week; and the jury, after retiring for a considerable time, brought in a verdict for the defendants. April 5. It is not yet known what measures will be resorted to by the British ministry against the Dey of Algiers, but it is supposed that they will not have recourse to a bombardment.—Upon that subject a pleasant story is told of a former Dey, upon a naval force being sent to bombard Algiers, asked how much the expedition cost? Upon being informed, he burst into a violent fit of laughter. "Oh! you ridiculous christians," he exclaimed, "if you had given me but half the sum, I would have saved you the trouble, and battered down my capital for you."
BOSTON, May 13. MORE OF MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION. LATE AND IMPORTANT. Capt. Cuter, arrived at Portland, from Martinico, (which he left about the 20th April) informs, that he saw Trinidad papers, received there the day before he sailed, which say, that Miranda had taken Margareta, Cumana, Barcelona and Carraccas.—That immediately after landing he was joined by 16,000 colonians—that the current report was, the United States were at war with Spain, and that the expedition was fitted out by the United States government. Barcelona & Cumana surrendered without resistance. May 15. Latest from Europe.—Capt. STARR, who arrived here on Tuesday evening from Rotterdam, has favored us with papers to the 29th of March. By them we learn that the king of Naples had commanded the inhabitants of Calabria to lay down their arms: and at the same time issued orders for the evacuation of that Province. The whole Neapolitan army was to be assembled in Sicily.—Massena is to be Governor of the two Calabrias, and St. Cyr to have command of the army under the immediate orders of Prince Joseph. Prussia was soon to take formal occupation of Hanover, and Swedish Pomerania, including the island of Rugen, is ceded to Prussia.—The Mission of Count Hatzfeldt to Paris being terminated, he took leave of the Emperor on the 23d of March, to return to Berlin.—The French troops were on the 1st of April, to be put on the peace establishment.—We have a Dutch price current of the 27th of March, which may be seen by any of our friends. We say again that it is just possible Mr. Strong may be elected for the ensuing year. Although we have reason to doubt, if common justice (we will not say federal justice) should be done, in the examination of the returns, whether this knot-point will not yet remain to be decided by the house of representatives. At any rate, even admitting the re-election of Governor Strong by the people, we see with pleasure, in his very small majority, the rapid return of the good citizens of this most important state of their primitive sentiments; to the good old cause, to liberty, order and justice. As to the Lr. Governor, between three and four thousand majority in favor of the Republican candidate, attest the growth of correct principles: nor is this all, for twenty republican senators are chosen, by an aggregate plurality of four thousand votes over what is falsely called the federal list—we say falsely so called, because there is nothing more clear than that the federal leaders are, many of them, either Tories or the sons of Tories—and nothing is more evident than that no staunch tory ever was, or ever will become an American federalist, according to the platform of our political faith. For toryism and republicanism are political antipodes. On the whole, we have no doubt that in this state there are more than five, if not ten thousand majority, who would risk life and fortune in support of the measures and men who now direct our national interests.—Chronicle.
PHILADELPHIA, May 20. Yesterday arrived the ship Speedwell, capt. Wills, from Laguira, which he left the 28th ult. and informs that at that time, there was no accounts of the arrival of Miranda on any part of the Spanish Main, though by the accounts received there they were in daily expectation of his arrival, and the Spanish government was on the alert, having prepared all the troops, about 2000 regulars and 30,000 militia, which could be raised to oppose him. That the various accounts of insurrections in that country was as he believes, erroneous, as he (capt. W.) heard nothing of any such insurrections. That on the 3d inst. in the Mona Passage, they fell in with and was boarded by the British frigate Mermaid, capt. Hollis, who informed capt. W. that he had that day fallen in with the ship Margaret, Gardner, from Laguira, for Philadelphia, very leaky; they also informed capt. W. that General Miranda had sailed from Mole St. Nicholas, where he was joined by 6 British frigates, in addition to his two armed ships and two schooners, with an English General and 6000 troops, composed of Mulattoes and negroes, and that his destination was for Carraccas, where another reinforcement was to follow him. FURTHER—By the Brilliant, Nelson, from Laguira, arrived at Baltimore, we learn that when she sailed from that place (April 31st, which was 5 days after the Speedwell) no accounts had been received of Miranda having effected a landing on the coast—A Brig of 16 guns and a sch. of 12 or 14, were fitted out, and had sailed about 10 days before the Brilliant, to cruise for him. Capt. N. on the 5th inst. in the Mona passage, was boarded by the British frigate Mermaid, the officer informed us, that one or two vessels of war were co-operating with Miranda in his expedition.
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23. 1806 (if)
SALES AT AUCTION. ON Wednesday the 28th inst. at the store of Mr. Henry McClatchy, will be sold, by Auction, all his STOCK IN TRADE, consisting of a complete assortment of Dry Goods, together with his House, hold Furniture—Terms of sale for all sums not exceeding 20 dollars, cash; above 20 and not exceeding 100, nine days, and above 100, six and nine months credit—Notes with approved endorsers, negotiable in the Bank of Virginia, will be required. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. May 15, 1806.
ALEXANDRIA, May 3. AGRICULTURAL. Mr. Custis's agricultural meeting and annual sheep shearing took place at Arlington, on Wednesday the 30th ult. and was attended by gentlemen from the adjoining counties. The annual premium for the finest ram lamb of one year old, was adjudged to a lamb bred by Ludwell Lee, esq. of Belmont, in the county of Loudoun. The judges were very minute in their inspection, and we hope succeeding years will produce increasing exertion in the improvement of this valuable race of domestic animals. The prize lamb possesses fine proportions, with a fleece of good quality, close and well packed, though rather short. His gross weight 161 pounds; weight of fleece 7 pounds three quarters. Fleece weigh very light this season, owing to the mildness of our winter. Arlington prime ewes average 5 pounds. The annual premium will continue for eight years yet to come, together with a valuable privilege annexed, viz. Any person obtaining a premium has a right, within the time just mentioned, to demand a lamb of the improved flock free of charge. We truly hope that success may crown these early efforts in the cause of domestic economy; as experience shews that it is becoming in a republic like ours to be independent of all nations, especially for those things we most want and can most easily obtain at home. Providence has wisely gifted man with the power of supplying his wants from the means within his reach. We are endowed with a portion of every soil and climate, and having foreign example before us are incited to use the same industry to effect as useful purposes.
CHARLESTON, May 16. At the time Capt. TAYLOR left Laguira, April 28, no intelligence had been received of the landing of Gen. MIRANDA, on any part of the Spanish Main; consequently the report, received some days since, of his having taken possession of Cumana, must have been without foundation.—Captain T. informs us that great preparations were making at Laguira and Carraccas to receive MIRANDA, should he attempt a landing at either of those places. May 3, off Porto Rico, Captain TAYLOR was boarded by the British frigate Mermaid, Capt. HOLLES who informed that MIRANDA had sailed from Cape Nicholas Mole, with a squadron of 6 frigates 2 armed ships and 3 schooners, having on board 4000 troops, consisting of whites, blacks and mulattoes, destined against the Province of Carraccas. Capt. JENKINS informs us that three British frigates, a brig and two schooners were cruising off the island of Porto Rico—one of the frigates had cut out a Spanish schooner from a port in that island, having on board a cargo worth $2,000 dollars, in specie and cocoa.
PROPOSALS For Publishing by Subscription, By Mathew Carey of Philadelphia, and Samuel Pleasants, jr. of Richmond, FERGUSON'S LECTURES ON SELECT SUBJECTS, In Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Optics, Geography, Astronomy, and Dining. A New Edition, Corrected and Enlarged, WITH NOTES AND AN APPENDIX, ADAPTED TO THE PRESENT STATE OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. BY DAVID BREWSER, A. M. REVISED, AND CORRECTED, BY ROBERT PATTERSON, Professor of Mathematics, and Teacher of Natural Philosophy, in the University of Pennsylvania. TERMS. I. It is now at press, and will be published in July. II. It will be comprised in three volumes, two in octavo, of letter press, and one quarto volume, containing 48 Engravings. [N. B. This Edition, printed from the last London Edition of 1805, contains 350 pages of letter press, and 12 Engravings more than in any of the former ones, together with the life of the respectable author.] III. Price to subscribers six Dollars. IV. Those who subscribe for nine copies, or procure nine subscribers, and pay for their books, shall have a copy gratis. May 20, 1806 (w.f.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the Common Council of the city of Richmond, will, at its ensuing meeting, to be held on the third Monday in next month, proceed to appoint a fit, discreet and proper person, capable of performing the duties of CAPTAIN of the NIGHT WATCH of the said city, to supply the vacancy which will be occasioned by the intended resignation of Mr. Alexander Blackwood. (By order of the Hall) GEO: CHISMAN, Clk. May 24. 1806. (3M)
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND. TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1806. RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. (CORRECTED WEEKLY.) Tobacco, - 30 to 31s 6d cash. Whiskey, - 6s to 6s 6d do. Flour, fine, - 33s - do. Flour, superfine, - 36s - do. Corn, - 15s - do. Hemp, clean, - £ 52 10s - do. Iron, - £ 36 - - do. Delegates elected to serve in the next General Assembly. Lee, John McKinney, John Martin. Wythe, Alexander Smyth, Samuel Graham. We learn that with a view to prevent the landing of persons from the parts of St. Domingo in the possession of the blacks, the captain general of Martinique has framed regulations, which make it necessary, that the place of birth of every person of color arriving there should be fully proved, and that, if natives of the United States and not speaking French, they will be considered in the ordinary class of seamen; if they, though such natives, speak French, they must be kept on board the vessel under the responsibility of the captain. Should they prove to be French, they will be committed to prison, but returned on the sailing of the vessel, if there be found no room to suspect that they came to Martinique with dangerous intentions.—Nat. Intell.
We perceive from the late London prints that the performance entitled "An examination of the British doctrine, which subjects to capture a neutral trade not open in time of peace," has been republished in England. This is a favorable symptom. We have little doubt of a correct judgment being formed on the important principle elucidated in this essay, by those who shall dispassionately peruse it, and that it will produce on the other side of the Atlantic, in no inconsiderable degree, the same conviction that it has almost universally produced in this country.—Id.
A long and interesting debate, which took place in the two Houses of the British Parliament on the 4th of March, on the compatibility of the place of lord chief justice with that of a seat in the cabinet, is detailed in the London prints. The decision, in both Houses, affirms the constitutionality of uniting the two places in one individual. As a constitutional question it may be viewed as important; but more so, as involving, in some measure, a trial of the strength of parties. If we are to judge of either the talent or strength of the opposition, from this specimen, they are likely to prove very inefficient. In the House of lords the motion declaring the two places incompatible was supported by the earl of Bristol, lord Eldon, lord Boringdon, lord Sidmouth, earl of Mulgrave, and lord Hawkesbury; and in the House of Commons by Messrs. Spencer, Stanhope, Canning, Perceval, Wilberforce, and lord Castlereagh.—Id.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in this city, dated London, March 25. "From the recent change of administration in this country and the disposition already manifested by the persons lately come into power, we indulge sanguine expectations that under the direction of a kind Providence, the differences between the United States and this country will be speedily and amicably adjusted, which will be matter of mutual congratulation."—Phil. pap. A strong British and Russian fleet, says an article from Vienna, cruises in the Straits between Sicily and Naples, and is ready to take on board the Neapolitan troops, under the command of the prince royal of Naples, should they be obliged to abandon the position they have taken in Calabria. In our last we stated a number of towns in which a variation had been made in the representatives chosen this year. We can now only state the general result, which is thus—Republicans gain 67, lost 4: Federal gain 29, lost 12—clear republican gain FIFTY-TWO! The whole number chosen, as far as we have heard, is 145 Republicans and 150 Federalists.—Boston Chron.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. The report of the Budget produced an interesting debate in the house of commons. The property tax was the only one of the new taxes much discussed. Its operation is to commence at fifty pounds per annum, and thus to proceed to incomes of 100 pounds per an. when the full duty of ten per cent. is to attach. The London Courier observes, that Mr. Fox did not escape some severe animadversion upon the change which had taken place in his sentiments since he had been in place. Mr. Sturges Bourne said, with great force and truth, that the right honorable gentleman's present argument in favor of the tax was "the very reverse of what he always conceived to be that right honorable gentleman's opinion of that tax." He had always understood him to have been averse to the tax altogether; and though he recollected him to have called it an inquisitorial tax, or some such gentle epithet, he understood him last year as having violently opposed a small increase of the tax: but never till this night did he understand the right honorable gentleman's objections to that increase to be merely because it was too small; or to the tax itself, only because it was not double in the first instance, in order thus to render it more acceptable to the people.—[N. Y. paper.]
By the arrival at Boston, of the snow Alba, from Guadalupe, we learn, that the British cruisers are very vigilant off that place, they board almost every vessel bound in, and have been very successful in re-capturing English prizes; they have also captured almost the whole of the privateers lately out of that Island; not more than five or six privateers are now fitted out.

VESSELS  Entered at the Custom House, Richmond, during the last week.  Brig Johas , Bevenidge, Kircudly. (Ballast) Sch'r Merchant , Johnston, Liverpool.  Rebecca & Martha , Woodward, N. York.  Liberty , Lewis, Philadelphia.  Mary Ann , White, New York.  Mary Ann , Luce, Boston.  Industry , Deal, East-River.  Feronia , Block, New-York.  Ship Astria , Pryer, Charleston.  Laura , Sale, Norfolk.  Schr. Phenix , Kendrick, Barnstable.  Rebecca , Tyler, Baltimore.  Harriet , Jones, do.  CLEARED.  Schr. Fanny , Greighton, Baltimore.  Harriet , Edwards, Ditto.  William & Susan , Kirwan, New-York.  Providence , Treat, Ditto.  Sally , Spencer, Rhode Island.  Regulator , Seers, Baltimore.
FOR THE ARGUS.
THE WOLVES, THE FOXES AND THE SHEEP—A FABLE.  THE community of sheep had long groaned under an aristocracy of wolves. These mighty lords were not satisfied with rendering the flock subservient to their real wants—to this the sheep would have willingly submitted—but every luxury was supported, every passion gratified at the expense of these peaceable subjects. In short, the pride, the rapacity, the extravagance of these rulers, knew no bounds. At length, however, the sufferers were roused to a sense of their rights—the sheep is not that stupid animal which some have imagined—they reasoned—they united—"why do we exist" say they, "if it is only to be oppressed, was this the intention of the beneficent author of life? It was not—let us then be firm—let us assert our rights"—The wolves, tho' cruel are yet a cowardly race—they trembled at the voice of the sheep; and every effort was made, every art tried to silence them—they were ridiculed, they were threatened, but to no purpose. In this extremity an old expedient was proposed and adopted—messengers were sent to the foxes, and an alliance with them proffered—"are we not brethren" said the messengers, "is not our interest the same; unite with us and we shall yet humble this refractory flock." But the foxes (who covet the sole dominion) refused, saying, "we are friends of the sheep"—and the sheep cried, "neither of you shall rule over us." 18th May.
The officers of the ship John Jay , which was carried into Bermuda and condemned, have had the whole of their private adventures restored to them.
A German Astronomer having observed about the beginning of March, great changes in the spots of the Sun's disk, has declared that luminary to be agitated by great revolutions.
We understand that Gun Boat No. 11 will be armed with 2 long 24 pound iron cannon, and 2 12 inch brass howitzers. No. 12 with 2 long 24 pound iron cannon, and 2 24 pound brass carronades. The Etna with 1 13 inch iron mortar, weighing upwards of 5 tons—2 8 inch brass howitzers, and 8 long 9 pounders. The Vesuvius with 1 13 inch iron mortar, weighing upwards of 5 tons; 2 24 pound carronades, and 8 long 9 pounders.
These vessels have been built, and are now equipping under the superintendence of commodore Preble.— Balt. American.
The Iron Foundry at Carron, in Scotland, is the greatest perhaps of the kind in the world—The Weekly consumption of Coals amounts to 11,000 Tons, at 4 shillings per ton, and the consumption of each day is equal to that of the city of Edinburgh for a week. As many Coals therefore, are consumed in the Carron Foundry as would suffice to supply a city of 700,000 inhabitants—One thousand workmen are daily employed in the Foundry, whose wages amount to 7000. a week, and 36,400. per annum.
The Indiana Gazette of the 12th ultimo, relates a surprising instance of the dreadful effects of superstition among the Indian tribes. It is as follows: A Sawanoe Indian informed the chiefs of his tribe that the Great Spirit had appeared to him, and commanded him to acquaint the Red people that he was determined to destroy them unless they would forbear to drink whisky, and that it was his pleasure that the persons who were in the habit of practising witchcraft, should either give up their Magic Bag, or be punished with death. The chiefs determined to obey what they supposed to be a Divine mandate, and the inspired person was called upon to designate those who were the objects of the Great Spirit's anger—these were made immediately to surrender the implements of their art—Thus the affair ended with the Shawanoes.
But the Delawares who also employed the Prophet to discover the magicians of their tribe, were not content with this mild punishment, but immediately pronounced sentence of death upon all those whom he designated, and terrible to relate, three miserable wretches were instantly seized, and committed alive to the flames. One of them is Tetchoboke, the head chief of the nation, a man of 80 years of age, and long the object of their reverence and esteem. Several others were under sentence, and expected to undergo the same fate.
A Wick that will not eat a man a cent! Take a leaf of mullen; let it get half dry; cut from its sides a quarter and half a quarter of an inch in breadth; put it in your lamp, and it will burn equally as well as a cotton wick, and will suit to read and write by, better than candle, which must be often snuffed.
The Printers throughout the United States, will render a service to the community, by inserting the above in their respective papers. (Maryland Herald.)
To the curious in Agriculture. N. HINGSTON, ESQ., of this town, has received from London a few packages of the seed of BUDA KAIL, an article recommended as the best of its kind for agricultural purposes ever yet introduced, being of so hardy a nature that the most severe winter does not injure it. Milly cows, ewes and lambs have been fed on it with the greatest success, and are very particular to it; game of all descriptions are particularly fond of it, and are generally found in great abundance where the Buda Kail is cultivated. As a vegetable for the table it is the most early, boils of a beautiful green, and is of a most delicious flavor; should be sown from the middle of May till the end of June; and for standing the winter for spring planting, from the middle of August to the end of September.— Alex. p.p.
And are generally found in great abundance where the Buda Kail is cultivated. As a vegetable for the table it is the most early, boils of a beautiful green, and is of a most delicious flavor; should be sown from the middle of May till the end of June; and for standing the winter for spring planting, from the middle of August to the end of September.— Alex. p.p.
A DRAMA of a very singular nature, was lately brought out on the French stage. It is called the BIBILLARD , and is properly called a Monologue, consisting of ten or twelve scenes. In fact there is no dialogue, for only one person opens his mouth throughout the whole piece. This loquacious hero is called Dorante . He puts to flight five women with his tongue, remains master of the field of battle, and still talks while without allowing his valet the opportunity of putting in a word, he informs him of his love for a lady, of his hopes and project for marriage. In the second scene he meets his Mistress, silences her by his volubility, and always interprets her silence in his favor. In the third, the father and mother of the lady arrive, and the audience expect at last to have some dialogue, but their hopes are vain. The indefatigable Dorante speaks for the father and mother, and replies for his mistress. In short all the other personages who appear, have only the opportunity of expressing their sentiments by gestures. This whimsical bluet was loudly applauded on the first representation, and the Parisians crowd to see it every night. Much of its success was owing to the exertions of the actor who performed Dorante .
He shewed that he possessed a happy memory—had he paused a moment for the prompter, the piece would have been lost.—At the conclusion, the name of the actor was, according to the French custom, called for.
One of the mute performers stepped forward, and was going to open his mouth for the first time, in order to satisfy the curiosity of the audience; but the talkative Dorante was too quick for him, and interrupted him with—"The piece which we have had the honor to represent"—"You should say which I have had the honor to represent," cried a voice from the pit. The author was declared to be a Mr. Charles Maurice, who wrote before a little piece called, The Consolations .— London Gp.
Charles Minor, Editor of a pithy little paper, in Wilke-barre (Luzerne) makes the following witty and homorous, and, at the same time, serious, appeal to his delinquent customers.
I HAVE been sadly troubled with an ugly old Witch about my house for five years past.—Like the frogs of Egypt, she has found her way into my bread trough. Like the Moth she has eaten large holes in my breeches—And by her devilish machinations my shoes are worse worn by half, than the shoes of the Gibeonites—She has broken my windows, torn down my fences, (or prevented my building them)—worn out my types and brought about my ears an importunate act of men, who would be very glad if I would pay them a little money,—And however just the debts may be, the old hag won't let me pay a cent of them. I have been endeavouring to get the hussy out of doors for a long time, but in vain.—But now, thanks for one, I have found out a perfect method of exorcising her la-dyship out of my precincts—that is, by filing an old Acting I have wits dollars, and my g. anay, with sobs.
As the next number of my paper completes the second year since I undertook the sole management of it; and as he e will then be due the establishment more than 3000 Dollars, my friends I am persuaded will advance me what is due, to assist me to rid myself of this vile old hag. Her name my master is Poverty —and those who have been in habits of intimacy with her can bear witness that my description is not unjust.
THE PRINTER.
THEOLOGY.
There is indeed, one science incomparably above all the rest;—I mean THEOLOGY; which, containing the knowledge of God and his creatures—our duty to him and our fellow creatures—and a view of our present and future state, is the comprehension of all other knowledge direct to its true end—that is—the honor and veneration of the Creator, and the happiness of mankind. This is that noble study, which is every man's duty, and every one that can be called a rational creature is capable of. The works of nature and the works of revelation display it to mankind in characters so large and visible, that those who are not quite blind, may in them read and see the most necessary parts of theology; and from thence, as they have time and industry, may be enabled to go on to the more abstruse parts of it, and penetrate into those infinite depths, filled with the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. This is that science, which could truly enlarge men's minds, were it studied with that freedom, love of truth and charity, which it teaches, and were it not made, contrary to its nature, the occasion of strife, faction, malignity, and narrow impositions.—Locke.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.  Second Class—Last Day. Prize of 1000 dollars—No 7349—owned by Col. John Mayo, of this city. Prizes of 500 dollars—Nos. 4849 4732. Prize of 100 dollars—No 6228. Prizes of 50 dollars—Nos. 794 3895 6174. Prizes of 25 dollars—Nos. 7035 3839 2415 4528 4917.
MARRIED —On Saturday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. BLAIR, Mr. LOUIS WERCQ, to the amiable Miss VICTORIA CELESTINE CANY, both of this place.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT  Regulating the currency of foreign coins in the United States. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage of this act, foreign gold and silver coins shall pass current as money within the United States, and be a legal tender for the payment of all debts and demands, at the several and respective rates following, and not otherwise, viz:  The gold coins of Great Britain and Portugal, of their present standard, at the
rate of one hundred cents, for every twenty-seven grains of the actual weight thereof; the gold coins of France, Spain, and the dominions of Spain, of their present standard, at the rate of one hundred cents, for every twenty-seven grains and two fifths of a grain, of the actual weight thereof. Spanish milled dollars, at the rate of one hundred cents for each, the actual weight whereof shall not be less than seventeen penny weights and seven grains, and in proportion for the parts of a dollar. Crowns of France at the rate of one hundred and ten cents, for each crown, the actual weight whereof shall not be less than eighteen penny weights and seventeen grains, and in proportion for the parts of a crown. And it shall be the duty of the secretary of the treasury, to cause assays of the foreign gold and silver coins made current by this act, to be had at the mint of the United States, at least once in every year, and to make report of the result thereof to Congress, for the purpose of enabling them to make such alterations in this act, as may become requisite, from the real standard value of such foreign coins. And it shall be the duty of the secretary of the treasury, to cause assays of the foreign gold and silver coins of the description made current by this act, which shall issue subsequently to the passage of this act, and shall circulate in the United States, at the mint aforesaid, at least once in every year, and to make report of the result thereof to Congress, for the purpose of enabling Congress to make such coins current, if they shall deem the same to be proper, at their real standard value.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the first section of the act, entitled "An act regulating foreign coins and for other purposes," passed the ninth day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, be, and the same is hereby repealed. And the operation of the second section of the same act, shall be, and hereby is suspended for, and during the space of, three years from the passage of this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 10, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT  To suspend the sale of certain lands in the state of Ohio, and the Indiana territory. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the operation of the sixth section of the fifth section of the act, entitled "An act to amend the act entitled "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, north west of Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," be, and the same is hereby suspended until the first day of October next, in favor of such purchasers of land under the said act, who shall exhibit satisfactory proof to the register, and receiver of public monies in the respective districts where they reside, that they were actual settlers on the land so purchased, at the time of passing this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate. Pro tempore. April 10, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT  Continuing in force for a further time, the first section of the act, entitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers." BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That so much of the act passed on the twenty fifth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and four, entitled, "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers," as is contained in the first section of the said act, be, and the same hereby is continued in force until the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate Pro tempore. April 21, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED or STOLEN, from the Commons of the City of Richmond, on Sunday, 27th of last month, a large DARK GREY HORSE; he had been lately trimmed, except his ears; was fresh shod all round; had a spot on his left high whither than the rest of his color, and had on the left side of his back a small lump, which is not very perceptible unless it is closely examined. Whoever may deliver the said horse to me, at the Public-Ware House, shall receive the above reward.
THOMAS UNDERWOOD Jr. May 20
JUST RECEIVED, At S. PLEASANT'S Book Store, a few copies of  AN EXAMINATION OF THE  BRITISH DOCTRINE,  Which subjects to capture a  NEUTRAL TRADE, NOT OPEN IN TIME OF PEACE.
THE FIFTH VOLUME OF  EAST'S REPORTS. HENING'S  New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, & ease & release, mortgage, trust, &c.  ARE FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANT'S BOOK STORE
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LATEST NEWS.
NEW YORK, May 20.
By the arrival of the ship True American , capt. Conklin, in 29 days from Amsterdam, the editors of the New York Gazette have received Dutch papers to the 17th April—and by the British Packet , Lord Hobart, London papers to the 8th, from which they have made the subsequent extracts.
It was publicly known in Holland, that about the latter end of March a courier arrived at the Hague from Bonaparte, with a letter to the Great Pensionary, wherein it was asked, what the Dutch nation would give to be incorporated with France, or to have a French prince at the head of their government. The assembly of their High Mightinesses, was thereupon called together the 2d of April, but the answer was not known the 18th.—It was generally believed that they would desire a French prince under certain conditions; it was thought Louis Bonaparte would be the person.
LONDON, April 7.
On Saturday we announced that an embargo had been that day ordered on all Prussian vessels in the ports of this country. The intelligence, when it first transpired in the city, caused no little surprise, and the general question was—what can have occasioned this? It was soon made public, that Prussia after accepting Hanover, had agreed with France to assist in excluding our commerce from the continent. Not only all the ports of Prussia are shut against us, but all which Prussia and France can influence and control, such as Bremen, &c. We understand that Hamburg is already occupied by the Prussians.
Yesterday eight vessels arrived in the river from Hamburg. They form part of a fleet of 24 sail of British vessels which were lying at Hamburg. The greater part of which have since arrived, according to our Port letters of this day.
On Sunday the 30th ult about 4 o'clock in the afternoon a sudden and peremptory order was communicated from the British Vice Consul, desiring them to quit that place in twelve hours, and the Elbe without delay. This intimation was given in consequence of an official notice by the Prussian Consul, declaring that all the ports of the Prussian dominions, and all other ports in the North of Europe, where his Prussian Majesty possesses any control, were to be shut against British vessels and British manufactures.
The consternation occasioned at Hamburg, by the resolution come to by Prussia, was very great. The boom which used every night to be shut was on this occasion left open. Some ships sailed in ballast only, one without ballast; some with all the cargoes they had carried out, others half unladen. So pressing was the order, that the officers of his majesty's sloop Spy , which, in company with a brig cutter, had gone up the Elbe as far as Stadt, to protect the shipping coming down declared that any vessel left behind, later than the given time, he must burn.
About a fortnight ago, 2000 Prussian troops, with a large train of heavy artillery passed down the Elbe for Stadt and Cuxhaven. On Monday last the masters of some of the British vessels landed at Cuxhaven, where the Prussians are employed in raising two formidable batteries, each of 25 pieces of heavy ordnance. On Tuesday they wished again to go on shore, but were refused permission by the Commander of the Spy sloop.
Great apprehensions were entertained at Hamburg that all British property would be confiscated. It is stated that the quantity of British property now there is not so considerable as it was lately. The British subjects are apprehensive for their personal safety.
It was reported that the whole of the corps commanded by marshal Augereau is on its march from the neighborhood of Frankfort towards the Elbe. It is even said that not only Swedish Pomerania is to be occupied, but Holslein, and every port or place within the reach of French and Prussian troops through which the British manufactures could be introduced to the Continent, and with which British vessels could trade.
It is very much feared that the war with the Mahatta States is renewed. Intelligence to that effect is said to have been brought by a passenger, arrived from Calcutta in the Hamburg ship John Parish , which arrived from that place 2d of December. This gentleman landed at Kinsale. He states that Scindia has rejected in toto all the overtures made to him and his adherents by Sir George Barlow, in consequence of which the whole of the European forces had been marched up the country, on their way to the Upper Provinces.
This unfavorable event had naturally produced corresponding effects. The 6 per cent paper of the company had fallen to a discount of 12 per cent.
[From the Dutch papers]
NAPLES, March 24.—The former king of Naples is in a distressing situation. The inhabitants of Sicily have no inclination to defend him from the French, and he is therefore preparing himself, in case the Island should be invaded, to depart, and to take refuge in Malta among his English friends; two of his prime Ministers (Fieragnoni and Scrafi) have taken leave, and retired to their own country, Tuscany.
HANOVER, April 8.—What was expected has happened. Our territory, which has hitherto been occupied by Prussian troops, was this day taken possession of by his Prussian Majesty, so that we are now one of the Prussian provinces. The regulations of the country remain as before, and the Magistrates in their former situation; they have however had to acknowledge, in writing, the new government.
BRUNSWICK, April 9.—Died, last night, WILLIAM THE FIFTH, reigning Prince of Nassau Orange, the former heir Stadtholder, in the 38th year of his age.
ON WAR. BY MISS BANNERMAN.  O! could some spirit from the fields of day, To this fair planet wing his vent'rous way, Inhale the freshness of the vernal breeze, And mark the sun reflected in the seas; View where abundant on a thousand shores, The waving harvests yield their golden stores; Gay beauty smiling in the sweets of morn, The op'ning v'let and the flow'ring thorn; Th' expanding fields of ev'ry varied hue, And the clear concave of unclouded blue! Then let him stand where hostile armies join— By the red waters of the rushing Rhine; Amid thick darkness, hear the trumpets blow, And the loud shriek of nature quiver low; Mark the full tide of devastation spread, And count at eve the dying and the dead! How would he pause—how seek in vain to find Some trace in man of an IMMORTAL MIND! Man, who can glory in a scene like this, Yet look to brighter worlds for endless bliss!
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The London edition sells for 22 dollars. As the first volume of this work appeared some time before the second, the price to the two volumes, the dedication to Lord Eldon, and two letters from two gentlemen (Wm. Rawle, Esq. and Judge Cooper) eminent in the profession of the law, are given to show the high reputation and great value of these Reports to the interested in possessing them. Subscriptions received by the Publisher at his store in Philadelphia, and by Samuel P. Henshaw, Jr. Richmond.
LAW OPINIONS OF THIS WORK.  South Third street, January 14, 1806.
SIR, I am happy to find that you propose reprinting Serjeant Williams' edition of Saunders. The merits of that accurate reporter have long been recognized, but it is not perhaps going too far to say that they are fully equalled by his commentators; a body of notes so luminous, correct, and comprehensive has not perhaps appeared since Chief Justice Coke's Commentary on Littleton.
The book appears to have met with the most favorable reception in England, and I should suppose it an impeachment of the knowledge and judgment of the Profession in this country to doubt the success of your intended impression. I am, very truly, your most obedient servant, WILLIAM B. WHEATON.
Mr. P. Byrne.  Northumberland 26th March, 1806.
DEAR SIR, I am very glad to hear that you mean to republish Serjeant Williams' edition of Saunders. I know of no reporter so well edited for any law book that has called forth more decided approbation from the persons best qualified to judge of its merits.
In the case cited from that excellent book, the Reports of Saunders (say Lord Eldon) made still more excellent by a late edition, 2 D. & B. & P. 23. See also 2 B. & P. 10, 37.
The cases are very accurately stated in my brother Williams' edition of Saunders, (2 B. & P. 10, 37, 3 B. & P. 173, 178) and I cannot lay down the principle in better terms than he has used.
I will not go (says Lord Kenyon, 1 East, 428) through all the cases, because they are collected with great ability by Mr. Serjeant Williams in a no less edition of Saunders' Reports, to which I refer generally. See also 1 East, 95, 2 East, 53, 580, 3 East, 105.
3 East, 5. Hope v. Bagnce, Lawrence Justice referred to the note by Serjeant Williams, at the end of the case of Yearley v. Lane , 1 Saunders, 215—219 where all the cases were collected with great ability.
I think I need not wish you success in this undertaking, for I fancy no lawyer will deem his library sufficiently furnished without a copy of this work. You'll truly, THOMAS COOPER.
Mr. P. Byrne.  FOR SALE, BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by John H. Mannin, bearing date the 14th of July, 1805, to secure the payment of his bond to William James, bearing date the 17th day of December, 1804, and due on the 15th day of May, 1805. Will be sold publicly, for cash, at Thomas Colley's tavern in Cartersville, on Monday the 23d day of June next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, one likely Negro Man, named Cesar.
THOMAS H. WALTON, Trustee. Cartersville, May, 20, 1806.
FOR SALE, BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us, by John H. Mannin, bearing date the 15th day of February last, for the purpose of securing the payment of his bond to John Butler & Co. bearing date the same time, and due the 1st day of March last. Will be sold, at Thomas Colley's tavern, in Cartersville, on the 23d day of June next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at public auction, for cash, four Negro slaves, viz. Cesar, Jim, Lewis and Phillis.
THO'S H. WALTON, 3 Trustees. ARCH'D TAYLOR, 3 do. May 20, 1806.
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.

WANTED as House-Keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov 6, 1805.
W. WARDLAW Is receiving a large supply of MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, FAMILY MEDICINE, CHESTS &c. by the Press, from London. Richmond, May 6, 1805.
Advertisement.
IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1805.
JUST received from London, and for sale by Wm. Crozier, in Manchester, a complete and general assortment of Fresh Garden Seeds, All of the last year's growth.
N. B. The above collection of seeds may be had at Mr. Oakley Phillips' next door above Russell & Wallace's, main street, Richmond. William Crozier. Richmond, 7th March, 1805.
TO BE RENTED, THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1805. J. PENN.
Marshal's Sale.
TO BE SOLD, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bend, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 11450 dollars 94 cents, due and payable the first day of January last, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS.
The sale will be made on the premises, on the 5th day of June next. BEN MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. April 16, 1805.
THE subscriber is particularly requested by Messrs. Abbott & Sheward, (successors to Isaac W. Morris of Philadelphia, in the Brewing Business) to make known to the citizens of Richmond, and the public generally, that they mean to keep him supplied from time to time, with sufficient quantities of PORTER AND BEER from their Brewery, to answer the consumption of Richmond and the country trading therewith.
The subscriber can say with confidence that judging from the sample heretofore received, that both the Porter and Beer is of superior quality, & will be sold as low as it can be had in Philadelphia. Orders from the country will be properly attended to. DANIEL TRIPLETT. April 17th, 1805.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the HISTORY OF FRANCE and ENGLAND—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28, 1805.
TO BE SOLD, FOR cash, at Tar' n Hines's tavern, Goochland county, on the 7th day of June next, by virtue of two deeds of trust, to us executed, by Mr. Gideon Hatcher, for the purpose of discharging his debts to William Galt, therein specified, A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Containing three hundred and fifty acres, more or less, in the aforesaid county of Goochland, lying on the north side of the Three Chop road, adjoining the land whereon the said Gideon Hatcher now lives.
DAVID JOHNSTON, CHARLES F. BATES, Trustees. May 10th, 1805.
FOR SALE, WOODBURY MILLS, Lately built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Burr and one pair Colgate stones with elevators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business; situated on a constant stream, in the midst of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James river, and 23 miles above Richmond. To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed, under a post and rail fence, with garden pulled in, all new, being lately finished; a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes. Terms of sale made known by Thomas Wilson, Esq. Richmond; or, by the subscriber near the premises. THOMAS HARRIS Jnr. Powhatan c'ty, May 10, 1805.
Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. ifj
Manchester Turnpike Company. AT a meeting of a board of directors, on the 10th of May, 1805, Resolved, That the Stockholders be required to pay into the hands of the treasurer, the further sum of four dollars on each share, on or before the 14th of June next. Extracted from the minutes. James Brander, Clk. May 12th, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE copartnership of Samuel Shelton & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; those who have claims against said concern, will apply to Samuel Shelton, for their adjustment; and all those indebted to said concern, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to him, or those he may authorise to receive the same, as no farther indulgence can be given. Samuel Shelton. John Staples. Jas. Walker, adm. for William Walker, dec. Warren, May 1, 1805.
Geo. Watt
HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d Mch, 1805.
FOR SALE,
THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND, about half of which is well timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Ex'ors. & Ex'ix. of S. Couch.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS, have made their escape from the Penitentiary; I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their delivery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Isaac Harris. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 3d day of February, 1805. (Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Maryland; is 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and is a shoemaker by trade. Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of N. Carolina in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
BREWERY FOR SALE.
THE subscriber will SELL all his interest in that extensive BREWERY, which he now occupies, situated on the river Potomac, in the town of Alexandria, district of Columbia, of which 11 years of an unexpired lease from September, is to come. This Brewery is on a very extensive plan, having two copper boilers of 1200 and 500 gallons, with every working utensil complete—with malt house, kiln, mill, &c. To the capitalist, this concern offers many inducements, 1300 barrels beer having been brewed by the subscriber for some seasons back, and is capable of being considerably extended; a barrel of Beer can be sent to the city of Washington and George Town at a few cents expense. Proposals will be received to the 1st July, and every necessary information may be had by letters, post paid, by applying to THOMAS CRUSE, Alexandria, 5th May, 1805.
Upper Appomattox Company.
A MEETING of the trustees is requested at Pradesville, the seventh day of June. It is hoped the members will be punctual in attending—Business highly interesting claim immediate attention. Joseph Eggleston. Rich'd N. Venable. Edw. Mumford. John Wily. May 1, 1805.
THE NOTED IMPORTED HORSE  WHIP, Will stand at my stable, in Albemarle county, about 15 miles from Charlottesville, and 8 from Warren, during the ensuing season. He will be put to mares at Six Guineas the season, to be discharged by five, provided the money be paid by the 15th of September following. Three Guineas will be required by the leap, and nine to ensure a mare with foal—in either case, one dollar to the groom. Should any gentleman engage six mares, they will be accounted as five. WHIP is a beautiful bay, twelve years old, of great size and strength, being 15 hands 3 inches and 3 quarters high; and as a foal getter, in movement and in action, is thought by the best judges to have been seldom, if ever equalled, by any horse in America. His pedigree and performances on the turf are inferior to no imported horse whatever. He was got by the noted horse Saltram, by O'Keely's Eclipse, and his dam, King Herod, as may be seen in the general stud book and calendar, which are kept along with him for the inspection of such as may wish to satisfy themselves as to his abilities. There are four excellent, extensive and well-finished clover lots, sufficient for the support of mares without feeding, should that be required, corn will be furnished at the market price. Gentlemen may assure themselves that they will meet with every accommodation, and that every care will be taken of their mares that lies in the power of the subscriber—he will not however be liable for any accident. The season will commence on the 20th of March, and expire the last day of July. Pasturage and boarding for boys gratis. William Tompkins. Feb 25th, 1805. (wtf:Malat:tt:A)
ST. PAUL,
A beautiful sorrel horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine action; will stand the ensuing season, at my plantation on James river, generally known by the name of Maiden's Adventure, about 3 miles above Fine-Greek mill, and 4 miles below Michaux's ferry, in Powhatan county, to cover mares at twenty five dollars the season, which will commence the first of March, and expire the first of August—Extraordinary good and extensive pasture gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes. Gentlemen wishing their mares fed, may be furnished with corn at the market price, for which cash must be sent with the mares—as also, notes of hand for the due payment of the money for the season. N. B. Twenty dollars, paid on or before the third Wednesday in November (being Powhatan court day) will be received as full compensation of the above, with half a dol. to the groom. This beautiful horse, St. Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by Eclipse that covered at 200 guineas the season—his dam Virago by Snap—his granddam by Regulus, out of a sister to Black and all-Black, and was thought to be the best runner of his time—he won several large stakes, among which was the Derby, 1783, beating Dungannon, Volunteer, Phenomenon, Gonzales and several others—he was the sire of Whiskey, who at 3 years old won 4650 guineas, also of Whip, Royalist, Peeping Tom, General, Cointer, Sylph, Sepem, Caroline, Tiffany, Laureatina, St. David, Spighty, Queen of Sheba, Sparkaway, Rose, Sweeper, Clytus, Coal Merchant, Pick-pocket, Oscar, Ambrosio, Pretty Patty, and several others of the first rate runners. St. Paul's dam Purity was got by Matchem, who covered for several of the last years of his life at 50 guineas a mare—her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame perhaps, as a good breeder, as any mare in the kingdom—she was the dam of Virgin, Dido, Conundrum, Ranthos, Enigma, Miss Timms, Pumpkin, Maiden (who was dam of Walnut) Le Sang, Rasselas, Purity, and several others. Purity was the dam of Rockingham, Archibald, Fitzwilliam, St. Paul and several others—Several certificates of St. Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Powhatan c'ty, March 1st, 1805.
VIRGINIA:
In the Superior Court of Chancery holden in Richmond.
Between John Garthright, and John Miller, plaintiff. defendant.
ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, the court the sixteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, referred the accounts in this suit to one of its commissioners, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the court reported—two any special master's thought pertinent by himself or required by the parties to be specially stated. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. Commissioner's Office. Richmond, March 20th, 1805.
THE parties are hereby notified that I have appointed the fourteenth day of July next to carry into effect the annexed order of court; on which day they are desired to attend at my office in this city with their accounts and vouchers ready for examination and settlement. SAMUEL GREENHOW, M.C. Charlotte Court, 7th April, 1805. Thomas and Charles Morton, plaintiffs. Against William Walker, John Richardson, B. H. and Creed Taylor, defts.
THE defendant Walker not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered, that he appear here on the first day of July court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county. A Copy—Teste, Thomas Read, Clk.
Domestic Encyclopedia and Pinkerton's Geography.
SEVERAL of the subscribers to the DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA, and PINKERTON'S GEOGRAPHY, who were permitted to receive the works in separate volumes as they came out, have neglected to call for the last volumes, in consequence of which a number of broken sets remain on hand; such subscribers are earnestly solicited to send for the vols. wanted to complete their copies, or return those in their possession, for which the printer hereof will pay them the cash. ifj March 6.
Bail and Delivery Bonds
For sale at this office.
The celebrated high blooded English Horse,  OSCAR, Full sixteen hands high, imported by me in 1804, after having been seen the year before, and satisfied myself as to his reputation, is now in fine health, full of vigor and muscular strength, and will be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stables in Charles City county, Sandy Point, at Six Guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Guineas, on or before the tenth day of August next; Three Guineas the leap, and Ten to insure a foal; a Dollar to the groom—Pastures as extensive as any in the state and inferior to none for fine natural grass, especially the white clover, which abounds in a wonderful degree in the months of April, May and June, as also after harvest, that succession of crab and other grass, which so plentifully takes place here will be afforded, with entertainment for servants, free from charge. No liability for involuntary escapes, nor will I be responsible for any injuries or accidents which may not be the result of wanton neglect or abuse, as I here give my word to the public, that no pains nor affluity shall be wanting on my part, to render satisfaction without regard to persons, to every gentleman who thinks fit to send mares for the season—This very extraordinary Italian cost me when landed in this state, greatly upwards of one thousand pounds, and without meaning to detract from the merits of any other, I can fairly venture to say, is the most perfect horse in Virginia; for the most critical observer has not yet been able to discover a single defect or blemish in him, either as to activity, strength, or beauty. Nothing can excel him in the neck, ear and eye: So bold, gay, and full of fire is he, that he fascinates in spite of prejudice, every beholder, that instant he is bro't into view. I would endeavor to give a full description of him, for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who cannot conveniently visit me, but in the attempt I might do him injustice, and therefore I invite the most scrupulous examination of him, even by those who think themselves competent judges in this respect, and I do not fear the result. In short, it will not be deemed extravagant to say, he is of his kind, the best effort of nature. OSCAR is a dark brown, was got by Saltram, the best horse in his day, (who was the sire of Whiskey and many good racers)—his dam by High Flyer, granddam by Herod, great granddam (Mats Middleton) by Regulus great great granddam (Camilla) by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Chudlers, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the two True Blues. In 1798, at New Market, at 3 years old he won a Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 guineas each, two year old course, beating lord Clermont's b c by Dramator, mr Howarth's b c Mavis, mr Adams's b f Cypruss, mr Watson's f Duplicity; two to one on Oscar. At Lambourn he was 2d best, 4 mile heat, against Heart of Oak and others, running 3 heats. In 1799 he won the Oatlands Stakes of 50 ga. each, half-did (in 10 subscribers) beating lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, mr Heathcote's b c Warner, sir F. Standish's b c Stamford, mr D'Arcy's Play or Pay, mr Cookson's b h Ambrosio, lord Clermont's b h Aimator, lord G. Cavendish's b h Jupiter. The judges could only place the first five. At May, the same year, he won at Bracket Hall, 50l. for all ages, heats about one mile and a quarter, beating sir Charles Bunbury's Combatant, 4 years old, mr Bowis's Sadler, 5 years old. In Oct he won the Oatlands Stakes of 30 ga. each (18 subscribers), beating mr Sharpe's b c Chippenham, mr Williamson's b c by Buzzard, out of Rachel, lord Clermont's Aimator, lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, sir C. Bunbury's Wangler, sir F. Poole's b f by Dragon, mr Howarth's Spectator, mr Ladbrooke's Humbug. The judge could only place the first three. In 1800, at New Market April 14th, he won the Craven Stakes, of 10 ga. each, across the Flat, at 4 years old, carrying 8 st 9 lbs free for all ages, beating the duke of Grafton's b c First Fruit, lord Clermont's b c by Meteor, mr Cookson's b h Diamond, mr Covey's b c Voltair, mr O'Keely's Grey Pilot, mr Durand's Ramchandoury, (late Princess) mr Dalhousie's Play or Pay & sir F. Standish's b c by Peter, out of Storage. The judge could only place the first five. Even betting, Oscar against the field. In the same month and place, he won a subscription on plate of 50l. beating mr R. Heathcote's ch f Georgiana, mr Hallet's Quix, mr O'Keely's Antimur, lord Clermont's ch c Vernal, mr Golding's b c by Balloon, mr Travis's Ballarina, mr Perrin's Pizarro, and lord Grosvenor's ch c by Buzzard. The judge could only place the first three, 7 to 4 on Oscar. He was second best for the King's plate of 100 ga. for 4 years old, carrying 11 st running against sir F. Poole's Worthy, by Poole's, and sir F. Standish's b h. Stamford, 5 years old. In Oct. New Market, he received forfeit of mr Heathcote's Warner, for 500 ga. across the Flat, half forfeit. For these remarkable instances of speed and bottom, in so young a horse, I refer the reader to the Racing Calendars for 1798, '99 and 2000. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. Sandy Point, Feb. 8th, 1805. N. B. The season will commence immediately.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber is authorised to dispose of between two and three thousand acres of LAND, situated in the county of Prince George, and known by the name of OLD TOWN on the following terms, to wit:—One fifth of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in four annual instalments, to carry interest from the time of sale—the payment whereof must be secured by bond and mortgage on the land. This land is distant from the town of Petersburg about 14 miles; from James river 4 or 5 miles, and about 11 1-2 from Noble's creek, which is navigable for boats up to Peacock's mill. The soil is remarkably well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and Tobacco, and the greatest part of the tract is covered with fine timber. It will be sold in lots to suit purchasers, and will be shewn to any person desiring to view it, by Mr. Drury Livsey, who resides on it. Prompt attention will be paid to any communication on the subject, directed to the subscriber at Shirley, in Charles City county, by post, to Granville mills. PATRICK HENDREN, agent for Ch: Carter of Shirley. Feb 20, 1805.
Just Received, and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book Store,
Sanson's Letters from Italy and Switzerland, in the year 1801 and 1802. Life and Campaigns of General Moreau. Mafieu's Pleadings. Wilson's Reports, 3 volumes. Jones on Bailments. Lowrey's Magazine, 3 volumes. Foster's Crown Law. Vesey, junior's Reports, 5 volumes. Dunford and Post's Reports, 12 volumes. Equity Cases, 3 volumes. The Romantic Drama of Adelmorn the Out-Law by M. G. Lewis. Comedy of Guilty or Not Guilty, by Thos. Dibden. Farce of the Host, by Robert Jephson, Esq.
Sales at Auction.
ON Saturday the 31st instant, will be Sold, at the house of Didier Colin, deceased, all his Household Furniture, Consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, &c. and a number of Articles, useful and necessary in the Barber's profession. Upon all sums above 10 dollars, 90 days will be allowed; the purchasers giving notes with approved endorsers. Catharine Colin, Administratrix, tds. May 20th, 1805.
A. HEWES & Co.
HAVE received a small quantity of very superior quality CHEESE; whole and cut HERRINGS; Alexandria BEER, of good quality; Rhode Island LIME; N. E. RUM, which with a general assortment of Groceries, they offer for Sale, either for cash, negotiable paper, or exchange for country produce. Richmond, 20th May, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Jeremiah Rawlins, Jr. to us, for the benefit of James Oliver's executors, will be SOLD, for ready money, at Hanover courthouse, on the 15th of April next.
The following Slaves, viz.
Beck, Caroline, Docter, alias Glasgow, Esther and her five children, Polly, Judith, Lucy, Harry and Billy, or so many of them as will raise the sum of 220l. with the interest due thereon, and the costs and charges attending the execution of the said trust. J. Temple. Th. Pollard.
March 6, 1805. In consequence of the negroes not being brought forward on the above mentioned day, the sale is POSTPONED until the 28th of May (being Hanover court day,) when it will certainly take place, whether they are brought forward or not. May 2, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE commissioners in a commission of bankruptcy, against Ephraim McQuillin, intend to meet on Monday the 2d day of June, at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of making a dividend of the estate and effects of said Ephraim McQuillin, (which dividend will be final) When and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts, are desired to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend. John Cunningham, } Assign John St. John, } nees. Richmond, May 2, 1805. wt2JJ
CHASE'S TRIAL.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL H. SMITH, TRIAL OF SAMUEL CHASE, An ASSOCIATE JUSTICE of the Supreme Court of the United States, Impeached by the House of Representatives, for HIGH CRIMES and MISDEMEANORS, before the Senate of the United States. Taken in short hand, BY SAMUEL H. SMITH & THOMAS LLOYD. In two large octavo volumes—in boards, price, to subscribers four dollars and a half—and to non subscribers five dollars. A much greater delay has been incurred in the publication of this trial than the Editor contemplated. He has, however, the satisfaction of saying that no effort has been omitted by him to give it to the public at an earlier period. The delay has arisen from the revision of the speeches of the Managers and Counsel. The publication might long since have been made in a less perfect dress; but it was deemed highly desirable that in a case, which, independently of its own importance, might be a precedent in future times, to sacrifice time rather than precision. The work now appears before the public, with the expectation of the editor that it will be considered as meriting the character of an impartial, comprehensive and faithful statement of facts. All the speeches have been revised, and inserted at length, in connection with whatever else formed a part of the trial. March 24, 1805. wtf
WANTED,
AN active industrious WOMAN, of good character, accustomed to house work and to nurse young children. Such a one will either be hired for the present year or purchased at a liberal price. Apply to the printer hereof. May 20, 1805. (ifj)
JUST RECEIVED
And for Sale by the Subscribers, an extensive assortment of
GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
  Muscovado Sugar, assorted  FF and F Gun Powder    W. India Coffee  Far    Antigua and Jamaica Rum  Thomas Leiper's Snuff    Country do. Cogniac & Peach Brandy  Macouba do. Havana Segars    Holland Gin  Salt Pease    W. India and Sugar House Molasses  Brimstone, Maddox & ground Ginger in small kegs    L. P. Madeira Wine  Log Wood    Port, Sherry and Madeira  Turkey Cotten    Hebbere's Brown Stout  New York Candles & Soap    Martineque and Bordeaux Cordials  Spermaceti Candles    Basket Salt  Oil    Do in Sacks & Loose  Patent Lamps    Bullock's Cheese  Dutch Cases with plain and gilt bottles    Caltwell, Fraser & Co. Sup Chocolate  Castings, assorted    Rice  Earthen and Stone Ware    Nutmegs, Pepper, Ginger and Pimento  Writing & Wrapping Paper    Veal and Gloves  Henry VIII & Merry Andrew Cards    Oil, Olives and Capers  China Plates    Gun Powder, Young Hysan & Souchong Tea  Do. Bowles, different sizes    Canister Containing 1 1-2 and 3 lbs. Gun Powder  Do Tea & Coffee Cups and Saucers    Pickled Salmon  Plain and Cur. quart. pint & half pint Decanters    Cut Herring and Shad  Pint, half pint and gilt Tumblers.    Patent Shot, assorted    A regular supply of LOAF SUGAR at the hogshead and barrel at the Philadelphia price. Fisher & Lesueur. May 20, 1805. (ifj)
Sales at Auction.
ON Saturday the 31st instant, will be Sold, at the house of Didier Colin, deceased, all his Household Furniture, Consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, &c. and a number of Articles, useful and necessary in the Barber's profession. Upon all sums above 10 dollars, 90 days will be allowed; the purchasers giving notes with approved endorsers. Catharine Colin, Administratrix, tds. May 20th, 1805.