Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-02-18 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIIth YEAR.]
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[No. 1205.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1806.
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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, 1806. (tf)
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King & Queen county, at the courthouse, on Tuesday the 12th of November, 1805.
Edmund Lyne, plaintiff Against
Sarah Gayle, Matthew Gayle, Thomas Gayle, John Gayle, Robert Gayle and others
THIS day came the plaintiff by his counsel and the defendant Robert Gayle, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in March next and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this courthouse.
A Copy—Teste. Nine Months' Credit with Good Security.
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CATALOGUE OF A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF BOOKS.
FOR SALE, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE AND BOOK STORE OF S. PLEASANTS: Among them are some of the newest & most interesting English publications, in elegant binding.
 Hooper's Recreations, 4 vols.  Bigland's Letters  Schomberg's Naval Chronology, 6 vols.  Bisset's Geo. 3, 2 vols.  Sale's Koran, 2 vols.  Paris as it is and as it was, 2 vols.  Wilkinson on Galvanism, 3 vols.  Philander on Chess  Jones's Life of Horne  Chatterton's works, 3 vols.  Bates's Rural Philosophy  Burke's works, 8 vols.  Byrd's life, 4 vols.  Pitt's works, 5 vols.  Naval Chronicle, 11 v.  Mariner's Chronicle, 4.  Southeys Tales  Home, a new novel, in 5 vols.  Public Characters, 6 v.  Rural Recreations, 2 v.  Trotter on Drunkenness  Sugar on Women, 3 v.  Bruce's Geography  Keith on the Globes  Swiss Emigrants  Sentimental Journey  Natural History  Dictionary of Palms  Literature  Pilkington's memoirs  Gentle Shepherd  Shenstone's Poems  Thomson's Seasons  Gray's Poems  Falconer's Shipwreck  Goldsmith's Poems  Baker's Livy, 6 vols.  Botham's Biographical Dictionary 
 Also, just received and for sale as above,  Ferguson's Astronomy  Scott's Gazetteer, 4 v.  Young's Lat. Did'ary  Lady's Museum, eleg't binding with plates 14 v.  Do. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14, to complete sets  Ferguson's Lectures  Guthrie's Grammar, edition of 1805  Clarke's Homer  Greek Lexicons  Lucian's Dialogues  Greek Testament  Grammars  Perrin's Exercises   
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Philip Day, to secure the payment of a debt due from him to Dabney Minor, will be exposed to sale, for the best price that can be obtained in ready money, at the Tavern of Triplett T. Estes, in the town of Charlottesville, on the seventeenth day of March next.
One Negro Boy, Wilson,
Being a part of the property conveyed to the subscriber by the aforesaid deed of trust, to satisfy so much of the said debt as is now due, together with the costs and charges attending the sale. The subscriber being only a trustee, will only convey title in him.
ALEX. GARRETT, Trustee. February 8th, 1806. tds
Valuable Property for Sale.
ON Tuesday the 11th day of March next, will be offered for sale, by public auction, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, the following valuable property.
Four half-acre LOTS, adjoining each other, forming what is usually called a square in the city of Richmond, and described in the plan of said city by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160. These lots command beautiful prospects of the river, and in every respect are well worthy the attention of persons disposed to build.
The Brick Store or Lumber-House situated on the street which leads from the main street in Richmond to Shockoe Inspection, about 50 feet in breadth and about 32 feet in length, more or less—being part of the property formerly owned by Mr. William Fenwick, and lying between the building now occupied by Mr. George Watt and that owned by Mr. Marcus Belcan.
The Message or Tenement and parcel of ground, containing one and a half acres more or less, where Mr. Wm. Fenwick formerly resided, near Rocketts.
A more particular description is deemed unnecessary, the property intended for sale being well known to most persons residing in Richmond or the neighborhood—and it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will examine it—for which purpose the keys of both Tenements may be had by applying to Gallego, Richard & Co who will give any further information that may be wished.
Terms of sale, approved endorsed notes negotiable at the bank of Virginia, at 9, 15 and 20 months. The legal title to be retained till the purchase money is paid, or deeds of trust to be executed by the purchasers as may be agreed on.
GALLEGÓ, RICHARD & CO. February 6th, 1806. tds
AGREEDLY to an order of the worshipful Court of Amelia, the Commissioners appointed for that purpose, will proceed at Amelia courthouse, on Saturday the 8th day of March next, to LET, to the lowest bidder the BUILDING OF A JAIL for said county. The said jail is to be built of brick and wood, and to be completed on or before the first day of June 1807.
One third of the price to be given for building the said jail will be paid on the 15th day of April next, one third when the commissioners think the work half finished, and the balance when the said building is completed.
A particular plan of the said building may be seen on application to Wm. T. Eggleston, one of the commissioners.
The Commissioners. Amelia, 5d Feb. 1806. Sw
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by William G. Martin, to secure a debt due from him to William Clarkson, as also a debt due from him to William Galt; I shall, on the eighth day of March next, at the house of William G. Martin, in the county of Albemarle, proceed to sell,
The following Property,
To wit:—One roan Horse, two Cows & Calves, two Feather Beds and Furniture, one Pine Chest and Cupboard, one Walnut Dining Table, also, all that portion of the estate of Patrick Michie, dec. (it being as yet undivided) which the said Martin claims right to in consequence of his intermarriage with his wife Sarah, a daughter of said Michie, it being one seventh part of the following Negroes, to wit: Peter, Moll, Jenny, Harry, Milly, Lucy, Bob, George, Sarah and two small children—the whole or so much thereof, for ready money, as will be sufficient to discharge the said debts, as also the expenses arising under the deed of trust and the sale. Being a trustee only I will convey the title which is in me as such, and no more.
JULIUS CLARKSON, Trustee. 8th Feb 1806 tds
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Richard G. Martin and William G. Martin, to secure a debt due from them to William Clarkson, as also a debt due from them to William Galt; I shall, on the first day of March next, at the store of William Clarkson, in the county of Albemarle, proceed to sell,
A Negro Man,
By the name of Billey, for cash, to satisfy said debts, and the expenses arising under the deed of trust and the sale.
JULIUS CLARKSON, Trustee. 8th Feb 1806. tds
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, THE HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND, CONTAINING AN IMPARTIAL ACCOUNT, OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE IRISH REVOLUTIONISTS, From the year 1722, until the suppression of the intended REVOLUTION.
To which is prefixed, a Geographical & Historical Account of IRELAND. BY THE REV. JAMES GORDON. With copious additions and corrections, from various Authors upon this subject; particularly prepared for this first American edition.
RAN away from me about the last of November, WILL, more frequently called Billey, a large stout built negro fellow, between 38 and 39, yellow complexion, has a conspicuous scar on his upper lip, occasioned by a blow from the tiller of a saw, is an artful, egacious fellow, of a lively turn, understands something of the shoemaking business, and took with him some tools appertaining to that business, which leg is dismembered) which may serve to confirm the suspicion of his being mine, if taken; this fellow's wife was lately removed from my neighborhood by a Mr. Fariss of Halifax county, near Halifax old town, and as this was the only obvious inducement to leave me, it being the first instance of his absconding, I suppose he is at this time lurking in that neighborhood. I will give 20 Dollars to any person delivering or securing the said negro so that I can have him.
FIELD ROBINSON, near Cumberland courthouse February 8th, 1806. 2*
Just received by the subscribers, a few Hogsheads
Prime Antigua Rum.
They have on hand a General Assortment of GOODS in their line.
FISHER & LESUEUR. Richmond, Feb. 12, 1806. 4t
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares, upon which the 9th requisition shall remain unpaid, or upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of any former requisitions, will be offered for Sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the 15th day of March next. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
By order of the Directors. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 9th Feb 1806 tds
House of Delegates, Monday, January 20.
CALL OF A CONVENTION.
(Concluded.)
MR. AYLETT—It was not my intention to have spoken on this occasion; I have not thought much on the subject—not so much perhaps, as its importance and my duty required. I should not have risen, had it not been for an observation which fell from the gentleman from Dinwiddie; he says that no man who calls himself a republican can be opposed to the proposition for the call of a convention. I have considered myself a republican and as I shall vote against the measure, I feel it a duty which I owe myself to offer some of the reasons which influence my opinion. The gentleman from Dinwiddie has asked whether the people are not competent to the purposes of self government; by this question he has refuted himself; for if it is admitted that the people are thus competent to judge for themselves, I should be glad to know how we come at this time to agitate this question? Has the great body of the people petitioned? Have they complained of any grievances under the present constitution? No; they have not, and we ought therefore to presume, that they are satisfied. The petitions on your table, sir, emanate from two solitary counties, forming an insignificant minority—in using the word insignificant, I would by no means be understood as applying it to the petitioners themselves, but only to their numbers when compared with the great body of the state. Shall we then assume that power which belongs only to the people; and without their consent, presume to recommend a change of that constitution to which they are attached? If the people themselves were here assembled I am sure they would be opposed to a change at this time: constitutions ought ever to be held most sacred. It would be ridiculous to summon convention after convention for the purpose of amendment, when no real necessity for such amendment exists. Should such be the case, the acts of your conventions would soon be regarded with no more veneration than those of an ordinary legislature. The gentleman from Franklin has made sundry objections to our constitution, some of which I will attempt to answer as concisely as possible. His first observation relates to the legislative branch of our government on account of its immense powers.
He says we may if we please divide the money in the treasury and the stock in the bank; but no man in his senses can think such an event probable. It is essential to the existence of society and government, that power should be vested somewhere, and where can it be so safely trusted as with the immediate representatives of the people? Might not the people themselves if assembled in a mass exercise the same power? (Here Mr. B. interrupted for the purpose of explaining.) I am not much accustomed to public debate—I feel considerable embarrassment from interruption—I will endeavor to recollect myself. I may have misunderstood the gentleman. But he finds fault also with the legislative appointment of the governor; how is this evil to be remedied? Is it likely that the people could make a better selection of a governor than their representatives com-
ing from every part of the state, elected immediately by the people and eternally subjected to their control?
The gentleman from Franklin admits that the present is a good constitution for peace, but not for war. On that account sir, I value it; it is the interest of republics to be at peace, and notwithstanding the gloom which has lately lowered around our political horizon, which I believe is subsiding, I feel a lively hope that Virginia will long enjoy the blessings of peace: And it should be recollected that this constitution has carried us through an arduous and difficult struggle during our revolutionary war. Experience is certainly the best criterion by which to judge.
He objects to the legislature also on account of its numbers; it should be recollected that safety consists in numbers. If the numbers were small, it might be exposed to bribery and if the present numbers were diminished where should we stop in the reduction? It is easy, sir, to make objections but not quite so easy to suggest a remedy.
He says our judiciary is not sufficiently responsible; for myself I have always supposed them sufficiently responsible by impeachment. The judges certainly ought to be in a great degree independent: I would not wish to see them more dependent than they are at present. The gentleman from Franklin, while he wishes to make the executive independent of the legislature, seems desirous of reducing the judiciary to an entire dependence on them by giving the legislature the power of removing them at pleasure.
He has also objected to the inequality of representation; he says the eastern counties have more than they are entitled to. Upon this subject I beg leave to refer him to the honorable judge whose opinion he has so recently quoted & whose opinions I shall ever be disposed to respect. Judge Tucker proves unquestionably that making taxation and representation the criterion, the western counties have at this time their full share of representation. The gentleman from Dinwiddie says it was reserved for the framers of the present constitution to add insult to injury. What, sir, when we are in the habit of hearing the warmest eulogies upon the heroes of '76 daily pronounced within these walls, shall we now be told that they have thus acted? For my part I have ever venerated and I hope I ever shall, the patriots of that day; they were actuated by the best motives; they conceived the rights of suffrage as regulated by the constitution would promote the agricultural interest. Besides it is not difficult to acquire this right of suffrage; and in this state is plenty and cheap, and he who would not give 50 shillings or perhaps 50 dollars for this invaluable right, ought not to be entrusted with it. Such a man would abuse this privilege.
MESSAGE
From the President of the United States respecting the application of HAMET CARAMALLI, ex-bashaw of Tripoli. (Continued.)
Commodore Barron to William Eaton, Esquire.
MALTA, May 1, 1805.
SIR,
The situation in which it is known Hamet bashaw was found in Upper Egypt, must of itself suggest the idea, that he must be destitute of all means of moving a military expedition, except the attachment of his subjects. The possession of this province does not materially alter that situation. The general failure of the harvest, which the whole coast of Barbary experienced last season, together with the extraordinary tributes which Jussuff Bashaw has exacted to support the war, has rendered not only this, but every other part of Tripoli poor and oppressed, wholly destitute of contributing anything very considerable to either of the rival brothers. This is a circumstance favorable to our measures, if we will go to the expenses of profiting of it. No chief, whatever may be the attachment of his followers can long support military operations without the means of subsisting and paying his troops. The observation is peculiarly applicable to the temper and circumstances of the Arabs of this country, who, in fact, form its real strength; who are poor, yet avaricious, and who being accustomed to despotism, are generally indifferent about the name, or person, of their despot, provided he imposes no new burthens. Stronger proof of this cannot be brought, than the difficulty Jussuff Bashaw's camp has found in recruiting in its progress from Tripoli. It left there long since with about two hundred men.
I have, this morning, intercepted six letters from that camp, dated only four days since, signed by the commander in chief, the governor of Bengazi, and aide de camp, addressed to the governor of Derne, and to several chiefs or sheiks, encouraging them to hope and perseverance, and stating that their delay has on-
ly been occasioned by expectations of receiving reinforcements from the Arab tribes. They have increased their number only three hundred, though they have passed through that part of the country nearest, and most nearly attached to the enemy. Hamet Bashaw brought two thousand Arabs into the field on the 27th. This serves to shew the weight of money with these people, and as a pretty good criterion of the balance of influence between the two bashaws. With the aids contemplated by government to have been furnished. Hamet Bashaw, when in the position he now holds, I have no doubt but he may proceed to the walls of Tripoli. But while I offer this opinion, I cannot conceal my apprehensions, grounded on experience, that when arrived there he could effect little, without more military talents and firmness, than exists either in himself or the hordes of Arabs who attach themselves to him. They are exactly what Volney describes of the camps of the Egyptian beys, rather a rabble than an army; and in our affair have they held safe positions to catch fugitives; until the doors of the enemy were opened for plunder, when they became at once brave and impetuous. If, therefore, the co-operation is to be pursued with him and its direction is to be confided to me, it must be on conviction that detachment of regulars may be occasionally debarked from the squadron, or procured elsewhere to aid and give effect to such operations as require energy. With the supplies asked for, provisions for our Christians and with the firm front of one regular regiment, I believe it would not be pressing too far, to engage, in conjunction with the squadron, to force the enemy to take refuge in a sanctuary. But I confess, sir, there is one discouraging circumstance resulting from the declared views in affording auxiliaries to Hamet Bashaw. These aids are to be withdrawn at any period, when the enemy shall propose terms of peace which may be accepted by the agent of the government on the spot. If Hamet Bashaw is to be used solely as an instrument to the attainment of an object exclusively to the advantage of the United States, without any consideration to his future existence, or well being, I cannot persuade myself, that any bond of patriotism dictates to me, the duty of having a chief agency, nor indeed any, in so extraordinary a sacrifice. Certainly the enemy will propose terms of peace with us, the moment he entertains serious apprehension from his brother. This may happen at any stage of the war most likely to rid him of so dangerous a rival, and not only Hamet Bashaw, but every one acting with him, must inevitably fall victims to our economy. If we proceed no farther; it would seem incumbent on the honor of government, in the event of peace, at least, to place Hamet Bashaw in a situation as eligible as that from which he has been drawn, out of the power of an incensed and vindictive enemy. Probably Jussuff Bashaw would agree to establish him in the government of this province and Bengazi, and to restore to him his family. He may perhaps be made satisfied with such an accommodation, and the United States experience from it many of the advantages calculated to result from carrying the original plan into execution, and consistently with both our honor and interest. At all events, I am deeply impressed with the opinion, that the post we have secured here should not be abandoned, nor terms of peace precipitately embraced; indeed it were to be wished that the effect of the success of a co operation might be tried. It would very probably be a death blow to the Barbary system. Any accommodation favoring of relaxness would as probably be death to the navy, and a wound to the national honor. If it is determined either to proceed or hold a position here, further supplies of cash and provisions must immediately be sent to the coast.
From reasons which will suggest themselves from preceding observations, it would not be good policy in Hamet Bashaw to levy contributions during the contest with his brother, lest it should alienate his friends. On the contrary, he ought to be enabled to move with a liberal hand. Cash will do much with the inhabitants of this country; even those whom it will not engage to fight, will by it be engaged not to fight; with it we can pass generally. But if here and there we find a walled town or a garrison impervious to its influence, cannon balls and bayonets come in as irresistible agents. The convention I have entered into with Hamet Bashaw may be useful in case he succeeds in getting possession of his government, otherwise it can do no mischief, even if ratified, as will appear by the precaution in the second article. (To be continued.)
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Continuation of Late and Important European Intelligence.
TWENTY-THIRD BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
From the Castle of Schönbrunn, 14 Nov.
At the battle of Dürnstein, where 4000 French attacked on the 14th, between 25 and 30,000 Russians kept their position. Killed between 2 and 4000 men. captured their colors and made 1300 prisoners—the 4th and 9th regiments of light infantry and the 100th and 32d regiments of infantry of the line, covered themselves with glory.
Gen. Gazan there displayed great valor and good conduct. The Russians the day after the battle evacuated Krems, and quitted the Danube, leaving 1500 prisoners in the utmost distress. They found on the road many men who had been wounded and died during the night. The intention of the Russians seems to have been, to have waited at Krems for reinforcements and to have established themselves on the Danube; but the battle of Dürnstein has disconcerted their plans. They have seen by what 4000 Frenchmen could do, what they might expect when contending against equal numbers.
Marshal Mortier pursued the Russians, while another corps of the army passed the Danube by the bridge of Vienna, to intercept them to the right, & the corps of marshal Bernadotte marched to intercept them on the left. Yesterday the 13th, at 10 o'clock A. M. prince Murat passed through Vienna. At the break of day a column of cavalry established themselves on the bridge of the Danube, and passed it after several conferences with the Austrian commanders. The engineers who had orders to burn the bridge, attempted it several times, but were unable to succeed. Marshal Lannes and general Bernadotte, aid-de-camp of the emperor, were the first to cross the bridge. The troops did not stop in Vienna, but continued their destined route.
Prince Murat has established his head quarters at the house of Duke Albert. Duke Albert has done much for the city. Many quarters wanted water. He introduced it at his own expense, and is well known to have spent sums on this object. Great quantities of ammunition & artillery were found in Vienna an account of which is herewith annexed. The house of Austria has no arsenal or foundry except in Vienna. The Austrians have not had time to carry off above a fifth or fourth of their artillery, or any thing else of consequence. We have warlike stores sufficient for 4 campaigns, and to renew our artillery equipment four times if we should lose it. We have also provisions against a siege, for a great number of places. The emperor has established himself at Schönbrunn. He went to-day to Vienna, at 2 o'clock in the morning. He passed the rest of the night in visiting the advanced posts on the left bank of the Danube, as well as the positions, and to satisfy himself that every duty was well performed. He returned to Schönbrunn at break of day. The weather has become delightful. This day is one of the finest of the winter, though cold—Commercial and all other transactions go on at Vienna in the usual way. The inhabitants are full of confidence, and perfectly at their ease. The population of this city is about 250,000 souls. It is not supposed to have diminished above 10,000 by the departure of the court and nobility.
The emperor received at noon M. de Wubna who is now placed at the head of the administration of all Austria. The corps of Marshal Soult passed through Vienna this morning at nine o'clock. That of marshal Davoust is marching through it at this moment—General Bernadotte has gained different trifling advantages at Leoben, with his advanced posts.
The Bavarian army receives great reinforcements every day. The emperor has just made some fresh presents to the elector. He has given him 15,000 stand of arms taken in Vienna, and has restored to him all the artillery which Austria had at different periods taken from the states of Bavaria.
The city of Kunstern has capitulated to col. Pompe.
Gen. Milhaud has driven the enemy on the road to Braun as far as Voldersdorf. To day at noon he had made 600 prisoners and taken a park of 40 pieces of artillery, complete.
Marshal Lannes arrived at 2 P. M. at Stockerau. He there found an immense magazine of clothing, 100,000 pair of shoes and boots, and cloth enough to make great coats for the whole army. They have also taken many boats which were descending the Danube with artillery, leather and clothing.
[The bulletin here goes on to give a particular inventory of 1547 pieces of cannon, 473 mortars, 109,292 muskets and carbines; a great number of swords and pistols; an immense quantity of powder, cannon, musket and pistol balls, flints, lead, and many other military stores.]
HEAD QUARTERS.
Vienna, November 13.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The emperor testifies his satisfaction to the 4th regiment of light infantry; to the 10th of the line; to the 9th of light infantry, and to the 32d of the line, for the impetidity which they displayed at the battle of Dürnstein, where their bravery in preserving the position which
they occupied, obliged the enemy to quit that which he held on the Danube. His majesty also signifies his approbation to the 9th regiment of the line, and to the 30th, which at the battle of Lambach, made a stand against the rear guard of the Russians, and not only gave the first blow, but made 400 prisoners. His majesty for her expresses his satisfaction to the grenadiers of Oudinot, who at the battle of Amstetten, drove the Russian and Austrian corps from their strong and commanding position, and made 1500 prisoners, of whom 600 were Russians. His majesty is satisfied with the 1st, 16th and 22d regiment of Chasseurs, and with the 9th and 10th regiments of hussars, for their good conduct in their skirmishes which took place from the Inn to the gates of Vienna, and for the 800 Russian prisoners made at Stein.
Prince Murat, marshal Lannes, the reserve of cavalry and their corps of the army, entered Vienna the 13th November, made themselves masters the same day of the bridge over the Danube, prevented it from being burnt, passed it immediately, and put to flight the Russian army. We found in Vienna more than 2000 pieces of cannon, 100,000 guns, ammunition of every kind, in fine every kind of equipage necessary for 3 or 4 armies. The people of Vienna seemed to receive the army with friendship.
The emperor decrees, that the property of the people of this capital shall be held sacred & that they shall be treated with the greatest respect, for they have beheld with sorrow the unjust war which has been carried on against us and they testify by their conduct as much friendship for us, as they entertain hatred for the Russians; a people who, by their savage and barbarous manners, ought to be detested by every civilized nation.
Major-General Marshal BERTHIER.
TWENTY-FOURTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Palace of Schönbrunn, Nov. 15.
At the battle of Dürnstein, the Austrian major-general Smith, who directed the movements of the Russians, was killed as well as two Russian generals. It seems that colonel Wattier is not dead, but his horse having been wounded in the attack, he was made prisoner. This news was highly pleasing to the emperor, who has a particular regard for this officer.
A column of four thousand Austrian infantry and a regiment of Cuirassiers passed through our army, who permitted them to go off, a false report of a suspension of arms having been spread among our soldiers. On this occasion we recognize the character of the French—who, brave in the midst of battle, are possessed of the utmost generosity when the action is over.
General Milhaud, commanding the advanced corps of marshal Davoust, has taken 191 pieces of cannon, with all the provision waggons and 400 men. Thus almost the whole of the artillery of the Austrian monarchy is in our possession. The palace of Schönbrunn, in which the emperor resides was built by Maria Theresa, whose portrait is to be seen in almost every apartment. In the cabinet which the emperor now occupies, is a marble statue of that empress. The emperor on seeing it, observed, that if that great queen was yet living, she would not let herself be governed by the intrigues of such a woman as Madame de Culleredo. Constantly surrounded as she always was by the great men of her nation, she would have known the will of her people. She would not have permitted her provinces to be ravaged by Cossacs & Muscovites. In debating on a war with France, she would not have consulted with such a courtier as Cobenzel, who, by far too well acquainted with the intrigues of his court, fears to displease a strange woman, shamefully invested with an influence which she abhors—nor by such a writer as Collenbach—by a man, in fine, as universally detested as Lambert. She would not have given the command of her army to such a man as Mack, appointed not by the will of the sovereign, not by the confidence of the nation, but by England and Russia. Indeed there appears to be a remarkable unanimity of opinion in the nation against the measures of the court. Citizens of all classes, the most enlightened men, even the princes themselves, are opposed to the war. It is said that prince Charles, at the moment of setting out for the army of Italy, wrote to the emperor, representing to him the imprudence of his conduct, and predicting the downfall of the monarchy. The elector of Saltzburg, the archdukes, the nobles, all held the same language. The whole continent ought to regret what the emperor of Germany has done, who wishes well, who sees better than his ministers, and who might be a great prince, but for his diffidence in himself and living so constantly retired. He would learn from the nobles of the empire, who esteem him, a just confidence in himself. But none of those who understand and cherish the interest of their country, ever approach his cabinet.—This seclusion, for which the empress is blamed, is the cause of that universal hatred which the nation has conceived against that princess. Long as this order of things shall remain, the emperor will never know the wishes of his people; but will always be the tool of corrupt English agents, who continually surround him to prevent him from being informed. There is but one at Vienna, as well as at Paris—The misfortunes of the continent is the dreadful work of England.
All the columns of the army are making rapid marches, and are already in Moravia, and many days march from the Danube. A patrol of cavalry has already arrived at the gates of Presburg, the capital of Upper Hungary. It intercepted a courier from Venice, while he was attempting to enter that city. The dispatches of that courier inform that the army of prince Charles was retreating in great haste, in hopes of arriving in time to succor Vienna.
General Marmont informs that the corps which had advanced as far as Odenburg, by the valley of Meurth, has evacuated that country, after breaking down all the bridges, a precaution which saved it from immediate pursuit.
The number of prisoners made by the army increases every moment.
His majesty has given audience to-day to the Batavian major-general Bruce brother-in-law to the grand pensionary. He came to felicitate the emperor on the part of the high and mighty states of Holland.
The emperor has not yet received any deputation from the different corporations of the city, who, the day of his arrival, came to his levee, Sigaria-Kirchen . It was composed of the prince de Zinsendorf, the prelate de Sidenstetten, the count de Veterani, baron de Kees, the burgomaster of the city, M. de Wechben and gen. Bourgeois. His majesty received them with great affability and told them that they might assure the people of Vienna of his protection.
The general of division, Clarke, has been nominated governor general of Upper and Lower Austria. The counsellor of state, Daru, has been appointed intendant-general of the same.
IMPERIAL DECREE.
At the Palace of Schönbrunn, Nov. 13. NAPOLEON, Emperor of the French and King of Italy.
We have decreed and do decree as follows:
TITLE I.
Of the government and administration of Austria.
Art. 1. There shall be a governor-general and intendant general over the province of Austria.
Art. 2. There shall be a commandant and intendant for each circle, which will make five commandants and intendants for Upper Austria, and four for Lower Austria.
TITLE II.
Of the governor and intendant general.
Art. 3. The governor general and intendant general shall reside at Vienna.
Art. 4. The governor general shall be charged with whatever relates to the police.
Art. 5. The intendant general shall be charged with whatever relates to the administration. The commissaries of war and inspectors employed in the finances and for the army shall be under his orders.
Art. 6. The gens-de-mererie, the troops of the country who serve in their places, the regencies, the captains of circles and the burgomasters, shall be under the orders of the governor & intendant general.
Art. 7. The first care of the governor and intendant general shall be to arrest stragglers, and put an end to the irregularities of the army.
Art. 8. The governor and intendant general shall co-operate with us.
Art. 9. The general of division, Clarke, is appointed governor general of Austria.
Art. 10. The counsellor of state, Daru, is nominated intendant general.
TITLE III.
Of the commandants and intendants of circles.
Art. 11. The commandant and intendant of each circle, shall reside in the chief place of the circle.
Art. 12. The commandants of circles shall correspond with the governor-general, and shall be under his orders. They shall also correspond with the stat major general.
Art. 13. The intendants of circles shall correspond with the intendant general, and shall be under his orders.
Art. 14. The major general shall tomorrow present to us the commandants of all the circles. He shall at the same time present to us the intendants, who shall be chosen from the inspectors or sub inspectors of reviews.
Art. 15. As soon as Stiria, Carinthia, and Carniola shall be given to them commandants and intendants of circles, who shall correspond with the governor and intendant general of Austria.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By the Emperor, The Secretary of State, (Signed) H. B. MARET.
CHARLESTON, February 5.
By the arrival, last evening, of the fast sailing ship Independence, capt. Walker, in 38 days from Greenock, we have been favored with Greenock and Glasgow papers to the 23d December, from which have made such extracts as time would allow.
The French army entered Vienna on the 13th Nov. & levied very heavy contributions—On the 11th the French under gen. Mortier, were defeated by the Russians under gen. Kutusow, between Stein and Weiskirchen, with the loss of 2000 men. Capt. Wright, who was said to have destroyed himself in the French prison, is still alive. Lord Cathcart left London Dec. 2, to take the command in chief of the British troops on the continent. The Duke of Cambridge has left England for Hanover, having been ap-
pointed governor and commander in chief. The Austro-Russian army defeated the French near Stapanitz, after an action of two days. The country people are everywhere breaking down the bridges, to prevent a retreat of the French. Lord Harrowby has informed his government that the king of Prussia had ordered 140,000 men to advance with the greatest rapidity to Bohemia, in consequence of count Haugwitz having failed in his mission, which had decided his majesty's conduct. The king's equipage left Berlin 3d December, for the army, and he was expected to join it on the 11th. The Austrian Royal family had removed to Teschen, except the emperor, who gallantly fought at the head of his armies. The Russians, who are continually joining the grand army, fight with the most determined bravery; the winter climate of Austria is delightful to them; and, while their enemies are chilled in their operations by the ice and snow, they are nerved with the glow of genuine patriotism, and feel not the coldness of a climate milder than their own. The armistice which Bonaparte proposed has been spurned by the Austrians, who have bravely determined to conquer or perish beneath the ruins of their country. The Archduke Charles was at Warasdin, in Croatia, with an army of 90,000 men. The united army in Moravia is estimated at about 200,000 men.
LONDON, December 17.
In addition to the intelligence brought by the Hamburg mail, we are enabled to lay before our readers the substance of most important dispatches, received this morning by government from Sir A. Paget, his majesty's minister to the emperor of Germany; they are dated Olmutz, the 3d inst.—The following is the official bulletin circulated by government.
Government received last night accounts dated at Olmutz, the 3d, by which it appears that a general battle took place on the 2d, between the French and Austro-Russian armies at Wischau—The centre of the latter seems to have met with great resistance, and to have been repulsed, but the left wing of the enemy were defeated with considerable loss, by the right wing of the allies, under the command of the Princes Lichtenstein & Pahlen. The emperor Alexander commanded his troops in person, and displayed the utmost bravery.
The conflict seems to have been of the most obstinate kind, and to have been sustained by the allies in the most exemplary manner. The loss of the French was immense. The messenger who brought this intelligence left Olmutz 24 hours after the battle, and relates that, at that time, the losses of the enemy were reported to be much more considerable than those of the allies, who still maintained their position at Wischau.
Accounts have been this day received at the admiralty, which left Hamburg two days later than the messenger who arrived from Sir A. Paget. These accounts state that several skirmishes took place between the allied armies and the French, from the 29th Nov. to the 2d inst. when they came to a general action, in which the French lost 27,000 men, and all their artillery—That the French retreated—that Bonaparte was wounded—that he had proposed an armistice, which was rejected.
That the Prussians to the amount of 140,000 men were in motion. That the king of Prussia had himself taken the command of one army, and the Duke of Brunswick of another.
The accounts received at the admiralty were transmitted by adm. Holloway, who stated that a lieutenant of the Adamant was on shore at Cuxhaven on Saturday last, where accounts had been received from Hrnburgh two days later than the time Mr. Kaye the messenger, passed thro' that city, stating that the battle had been entirely in favor of the allies—that Bonaparte had been severely wounded in the right arm, and it was tho't would be obliged to suffer amputation.—The commander of the Piercer gun vessel, arrived from the Ems, gives an account of what he heard, similar to the above. All accounts, however, agree that the battle was fought on both sides with the greatest obstinacy, and chiefly with the bayonet. The Russians expended little ammunition. The carnage was immense.
The emperor Alexander was missing for about 6 hours during the action, and no little apprehension was entertained for his safety. He was at length found fighting among that part of the troops which in the end was worsted by the French centre. It was with much difficulty he was persuaded to retire to a quarter where he would be exposed to less danger.
The number of our allies is stated at 70,000, though the accounts of the numbers in letters from various parts of Moravia, before the battle, say they were 90,000. The number of Bonaparte's army is stated at 80,000; and some reports say, that nearly 27,000 fell on each side, while others make that of the allies only 15,000.
It is reported that this battle will be soon followed by another, and it may fairly be inferred from the French attempting nothing for two days, that they had suffered very severely, and were not in a condition to risk a fresh attack. That there would be another dreadful engagement before Bonaparte was subdued, is manifest. We may be allowed, however to indulge the most sanguine hopes of success. The Prussians may be now
expected to be soon on the field of action. While Mr. Kaye passed through Berlin, news of this battle had been received there. A council of state had been held, and the Prussian army, 140,000 strong, had actually begun its march, into Bohemia.
OLMUTZ, Dec. 2.—Yesterday a great battle took place between the combined and French armies in the vicinity of the villages Scolawowitz, Kumerowitz, and Chrinitz, not far from Tura, which lasted till to day, and was extremely bloody. The issue is still undecided, and all the accounts received here rest on mere reports. Our fortress, in the mean time, has been put into a state to stand a siege, and the royal family have removed to Teschen.
The two emperors are with the army. We wait for more circumstantial particulars.
P. S. According to later accounts, the battle has at last been decided in favor of the Austrian & Russian army with whom the victory remains.
BERLIN, Dec. 9.—In the course of yesterday and the preceding day several couriers arrived here with dispatches relative to the great battle fought in Moravia on the 2d and 4th inst. between the Russian and French armies. But as the accounts received rest only on verbal reports, we have nothing certain on the subject, except that a very murderous battle has taken place, and that the emperor Alexander fought with indomitable courage at the head of his guards. This great Monarch did not spare himself, but led on his brave soldiers into the hottest of the fire.
The first day the battle was extremely bloody—The Russians had missed their way, by which circumstance the French profited, and fell on the Russian centre which they threw into disorder, and the battle continued with various success till night.
On the following morning the battle was renewed; the Russian left wing pressed on with indomitable bravery; the French were entirely defeated, and the Russians returned to their former position near Austernitz. The loss in killed on both sides is estimated at 20,000 men.
Prince Pangeron distinguished himself in a very eminent manner.
It is all that is known from the Couriers that have arrived here to-day.
MORAVIA, Dec. 4.—In the battle on the 2d the Russians, by the impetuous attacks of the French; had lost a part of their artillery, but towards evening general Kutusow re-took the artillery, and rescued the greater part of the prisoners.
On the 3d the battle was renewed, and the fortune of arms declared in favor of the combined army, which resumed its position near Austerlitz, and prepared for a new attack on the 5th.
Victory or death; was the word in the battle, which was one of the most bloody in modern history. The contest was decided by the bayonet and the sabre.
The Russian guards under the grand Duke Constantine, fought with the greatest bravery; the Austrian cavalry likewise contributed greatly to the decision of the battle on the 3d.
NORFOLK, February 11.
At a Meeting of a number of Citizens of the Borough of Norfolk and Town of Portsmouth, at the Exchange Coffee House, convened in consequence of a letter from our representative in Congress, requesting the sentiments of the citizens of these places on the non-importation resolution of Mr. Gregg.
Mr. R. E. LEE being called to the chair, and Mr. A. JORDAN appointed secretary.
Resolved, That a meeting of the citizens of these places, at the Town Hall in this Borough, on Wednesday next, be requested by advertisement in the Herald, and that R. E. Lee, L. W. Tazewell, Wm. Wirt, J. E. Holt, Daniel Bedinger, Wm. Knox, Robert B. Taylor, William Newsum, Seth Foster, James Blamire, Robert Brough, Thos. Blanchard, and Alexander Jordan, be a committee to prepare resolutions to be offered to the meeting on that occasion, expressive of our firm reliance on the government, and our determination to support it.
RICHARD E. LEE, Chairman. A. JORDAN, Secretary.
February, 12.
This day a meeting of the Citizens of this place and Portsmouth, was held at the Town-Hall, in order to receive the report of a committee which had been appointed to prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of the Citizens of those places, upon the present important crisis of public affairs.
LUKE WHEELER, Esq. was called to the chair. The meeting being opened, a member of the committee, chosen on Monday, rose and stated, that it having been intimated that a more numerous meeting than was convened on Monday, was desirable, the committee had declined to prepare any resolutions, and wished the meeting to consider the functions of the committee as terminated, and that the present meeting would appoint another committee, whereupon the following gentlemen were named, viz.
Moses Myers, William Pennock, John Granberry, Theodore Armistead, William Wirt, L. W. Tazewell, and Robert B. Taylor.
The committee reported six resolutions, which were submitted to the meeting, and unanimously agreed to. It being determined that the resolutions should not be published until they had been sent off to Mr. Newton, our Representative in

Congress, we cannot present them in our paper of this day. In substance, (as well as we can recollect) the resolutions, stated what was the opinion of the meeting upon the law of nations, which they considered, as founded upon immutable principles, and not upon expediency; that the recent British decisions, went to destroy the sound interpretation heretofore given to those laws, and to interpolate maxims founded upon a regard to convenience, which in its operation, had been injurious to the rights and interests of the citizens of the United States.
The resolution adverted to the impression of our seamen, which was deprecated in animated terms. They further stated that the meeting relied in the wisdom, and firmness of the councils of their country, in adopting the best measures in defence of the rights and interests of the country, in support of which they pledged their lives and fortunes. We are not enabled to present our readers with some of the objects embraced by the resolutions, and beg they will for the present accept of this, as a faint likeness, of a strong and impressive original.
We do not remember upon any former occasion, to have witnessed so numerous and so respectable a meeting of the two towns. The conduct of all present was marked with moderation & firmness, and every measure adopted with unanimity.
DECREE OF THE EMPEROR OF HAYTI.
[Translated for the Baltimore American.] JACQUES , by the grace of God and the constitutional law of the state, first emperor of Hayti, and supreme head of the army.
Considering, that the government wishing to maintain the good will and preserve the relations contracted with neutral nations, has hitherto treated for all cargoes, of whatever nature or quality, brought in neutral vessels; and this even at times when the articles imported were neither suitable to the government nor to the individuals to whom they were consigned—
Considering that where a reciprocity of advantages do not exist, that no society can be formed—
And considering in fine, that it is expedient that the inhabitants of Hayti should equally participate in the sales which the avarice of speculators, or the policy of his enemies would refuse him—
Article I. When an owner, captain or supercargo of a neutral vessel arrives at any port of Hayti, the merchant to whom the vessel comes consigned, or the government when it treats directly with such owner, &c. shall procure a return cargo, consisting of coffee, cotton, indigo and cocoa.
Article II. When the merchant to whom the disposal of the cargo is entrusted, cannot procure, in the quarter in which he resides, all or any of the articles mentioned in the preceding article, he may then load the vessel with such article, as may be obtained; provided, however, that coffee does not constitute more than one third.
Article III. The aforesaid owners, captains, or supercargoes, shall by no means be empowered to refuse cargoes so offered; provided they have received their third of coffee.
Article IV. The present decree to be read, published and posted up wherever requisite, and its execution trusted to the special care of the minister of finance, upon the responsibility of the administrators of divisions.
Done at the imperial palace of Dessalines, the 10th January, 1806, year the third of our independence and of our reign the first.
DESSALINES. By the emperor, JUSTE CHANTLATTE, sec'y. general.
LAND—FOR SALE. BY virtue of a Decree of Trust executed to the subscriber by William Fortune, in order to secure the payment of certain debts therein mentioned—will be sold to the highest bidder for READY MONEY , on the premises, on Saturday the 22nd day of March next,
A Tract of Land, Containing 100 Acres, or the same more or less; lying in the county of Louisa, on Fork Creek, adjoining the land of Capt. Wm. Smith and others. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and has on it a tolerably good dwelling house and out-houses necessary for a small family, with a small plantation lately cleared.
JOHN EDWARDS, Trustee.
Feb. 17, 1806 [w.4] ALL persons are hereby cautioned not to receive by way of assignment, two BONDS, given by Robert Snead of Hanover to George Harris of the same county, as the subscriber intends to dispute them on grounds which he thinks equitable. One of the said bonds is dated the seventh day of this month, for two hundred dollars, payable the 10th day of March next; the other is dated the 6th day of this month, for one hundred dollars, payable the first day of January next.
Robert Snead. Feb. 13th, 1806 w.2
WILL be SOLD, for Cash, on Saturday the first of March, at A. Meantley's in Sled Town,
All the Estate OF SMITH BLAKEY, deceased, consisting of Slaves, Mules, Waggons, Household and Kitchen Furniture.
GEO. BLAKEY, Adm'r. of Smith Blakey. 9th Feb. 1806. wtd
Tickets in the William & Mary Lottery warranted undrawn after the 21st day, for sale at this office.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1806.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
 Tobacco, 30 to 33s Cash.  Wheat, 7s do.  Flour, fine, 23s do.  Flour, superfine, 36s do.  Corn, 18s do.  Hemp, (clean) £ 54 do.  Iron, £ 36 do.  Whiskey, 3s 6d do. 
On Monday the 10th inst. in the House of Representatives of the United States, the following Resolutions were offered by Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Crowninshield, which were read and referred to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union.
MR. NICHOLSON'S MOTION.
Resolved, That from and after the day of next, the following articles, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland, or of any of the colonies or dependencies of G. Britain, ought to be prohibited by law, from being imported into the U. States, or into the territories thereof, viz.
 All articles of which leather is the material of chief value;  All articles of which tin or brass is the material of chief value; tin in sheets excepted.  All articles of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value;  All articles of which silk is the material of chief value;  Woolen cloths whose invoice prices shall exceed  Woolen hosiery of all kinds;  Window glass, and all other manufactures of glass;  Silver and plated wares;  Paper of every description;  Nails and spikes;  Hats;  Cloathing ready made;  Millinery of all kinds;  Playing cards;  Beer, ale and porter; and  Pictures and prints. 
MR. CROWNINSHIELD'S MOTION.
Resolved, That from and after the day of next, no goods, wares, or merchandise, shall be exported from, or imported into the United States, or the territories thereof, in any ship or vessel whatever, to or from any European colonies, or settlements, situated on the eastern side of the continent of America, or in its adjacent seas, northward of the equator, unless the importation of all articles the growth, produce, or manufacture of the United States, and their territories, in American bottoms, is, at all times, admitted into the said colonies or settlements, and unless the exportation of the productions of the said colonies or settlements, is permanently allowed in American bottoms from the same to the United States, and the territories thereof.
MR. MADISON'S MOTION.
For commercial restrictions, in a committee of the whole house, on the report of the secretary of state (MR. JEFFERSON) on the privileges and restrictions on the commerce of the United States, in foreign countries.
MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE, ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, January, 3, 1794.
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the interest of the United States would be promoted by further restrictions and higher duties, in certain cases, on the manufactures and navigation of foreign nations employed in the commerce of the United States, than those now imposed.
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that an additional duty ought to be laid on the following articles manufactured by European nations, having no commercial treaty with the U. States:
On all articles of which leather is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per cent. ad valorem.
On all manufactured iron, steel, tin, pewter, copper, brass, or articles of which either of these metals is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per cent. ad valorem.
On all articles of which cotton is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per cent. ad valorem.
On all cloths of which wool is the material of chief value, where the estimated value on which the duty is payable, is above an additional duty of per cent. ad valorem.
On all other articles of which wool is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per cent. ad valorem.
On all cloths of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value, and of which the estimated value on which the duty is payable is below an additional duty of per cent. ad valorem.
On all manufactures of which silk is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per cent. ad valorem.
2. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that an additional duty of per ton ought to be laid on the vessels belonging to nations having no commercial treaty with the United States.
3. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the duty on vessels belonging to nations having commercial treaties with the United States ought to be reduced to per ton.
4. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that where any nation may refuse to consider as vessels of the U. States, any vessels not built within the U. States, the foreign built vessels of such nation ought to be subjected to a like refusal, unless built within the United States.
5. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that where any nation may refuse to admit the produce or manufactures of the United States, or to admit them in vessels of the U. States, if last imported from any place not within the U. States, a like restriction ought, after the day of to be extended to the produce and manufactures of such nation, & that, in the mean time, a duty of per ton extraordinary, ought to be imposed on vessels so importing any such produce or manufacture.
6. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that where any nation may refuse to the vessels of the United States a carriage of the produce or manufactures thereof, whilst such produce or manufactures are admitted by it in its own vessels, it would be just to make the restriction reciprocal; but inasmuch as such a measure if suddenly adopted, might be particularly distressing in cases which merit the benevolent attention of the U. States, it is expedient for the present, that a tonnage extraordinary, only of be imposed on the vessels so employed; and that all distilled spirits imported therein, shall be subjected to an additional duty of one part of the existing duty.
7. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that provision ought to be made for liquidating and ascertaining the losses sustained by citizens of the United States, from the operation of particular regulations of any country, contravening the laws of nations, and that such losses be reimbursed in the first instance, out of the additional duties on the manufactures, productions and vessels of the nation establishing such unlawful regulations.
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the State of Virginia, held Feb. 1, 1806.
WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY against fire on goods and furniture, in the state of Virginia, have been furnished with an authenticated copy of some resolutions, entered into by the members of the company residing in the town of Fredericksburg; the evident intention of which resolutions is to call in question the propriety of the proceedings of this Board, in requiring the payment of two full quotas—Therefore,
Resolved, That the following statement be laid before the general meeting, which is to take place on Feb. 4th, 1806, viz:
At the time when the award of the referees, in favor of the claim of Mr Wm. Bennett came forward, there was, in the funds of the company, including cash, stock and other facilities about 3150 $.
The claim of Mr Wm. Bennett amounted to 7698 $ 25, and that of Mr Joseph Cauby to 3000 dolls. making together 10698 $, 25. These two claims thus exceeding, by so large a sum, as 7548 $, 25, the whole amount of the funds, and other claims of importance being daily expected, the Board of Directors had but one line of conduct to pursue, which was that of calling for a full quota. They did so, and entertained no doubt of its being cheerfully and promptly paid by the members of the company, as the distresses of the sufferers by the fire in Norfolk, were universally known and commiserated, and were eminently calculated to excite the most interesting exertions for their effectual and immediate relief. But even at the time of requiring this quota, it was the opinion of the members of the Board, that it would by no means prove sufficient to discharge all the claims that existed against the company. They however were disinclined to make too great a draught, at once, on the members, conceiving that if they could make partial payments of considerable amount, to the claimants, they would consent to indulge the company with a reasonable time, for the payment of the remainder. In these hopes the president and directors were disappointed. Not above two or three members having manifested, by paying their quota, a disposition to act up to the principle of mutual indemnity, on which the institution is founded. Thus the president and directors were destined to bear the repeated and pressing importunities of suffering claimants, without the power of satisfying their rightful demands, or of escaping the imputation of a neglect of duty, and a want of feeling for the sufferings of the unfortunate.
When the claim of Mr Joseph Andrews for 10,000 dolls. was presented, and it was found that the want of promptitude, on the part of the members, to enable the board to pay the debts of the company, had got into general circulation, and also an opinion that even if all the members paid one quota, that the company would still be in arrears, and that it would therefore be imprudent and unsafe to insure property in it, the board judged it advisable to call for a second full quota, and resolved to use the best means to secure its speedy collection. In addition to the desire of relieving the suffering claimants, and of restoring the reputation of the company, the members of the board were impelled to this measure, by a motive of
positive and prescribed duty, which for the convenience of the members at large as aforesaid, they had not fully acted up to, in the previous call for one quota, but which it seemed unjust to the claimants & dangerous to the institution longer to delay. The point of positive duty here alluded to, is to be found in the act of the General Assembly, by which the company was incorporated. It is there declared that, "These quotas shall be so rated as to raise and keep up a fund, so that the interest thereof may be deemed, by the president and directors, sufficient to pay the annual losses and expenses"—and in art. 21, sec. 1, of the regulations of the company, it is laid down as a rule that, "The sums of the original premiums shall always be kept as the stock of this insurance company."
This brief statement of facts, and of motives of conduct, the members of this board conceive sufficient to repel any substantial charge of impropriety, in what they have done relative to the calling for two quotas—It is a fact that the members residing in Fredericksburg are uninformed "of the state of the company's affairs," it is rather a cause of blame in them, than in the members of this board. The books and transactions of the company are easy of access to any individual concerned. Moreover, every year since the commencement of the institution, there has been a general meeting of the members. At these meetings the members residing in Fredericksburg have been present, either in person or by proxy, and a full statement of the concerns, with all the books and papers of the company, have regularly been laid before those general meetings. Where then is to be sought the cause of the want of proper information respecting the affairs of the company, on the part of the members residing in Fredericksburg? Surely not in any part of the conduct of the members of this board. Had the great losses, which occasioned the call for two quotas been of recent occurrence, and the members residing in Fredericksburg had had no opportunity of judging of the amount of those losses—although even in that case the president and directors would have been fully justified, both by the law of the land, and the regulations of the company, in what they have done—yet then there might have been some shadow of reason for the conduct of the members residing in the town of Fredericksburg. But it is now nearly two years since the happening of the fire at Norfolk, and considerably more than one year since the first quota was called for, which those members have not yet paid. The whole of the interim too has been one continued opportunity of enquiring into the affairs of the company, to say nothing of the special invitations which the general meetings hold out on that subject. This board will not ask the members residing at Fredericksburg what they would have expected from the company, had they been the sufferers instead of the claimants of Norfolk, because the answer is so obvious as to render the question unnecessary. They would assuredly have expected that relief which it is the sole object of the company to secure to the sufferers by fire, and would no doubt have been as importunate in their claims, as they are now sturdy to resist the payment of their quotas.
Finally the members of this board can not refrain from expressing great surprise, that after the solicitude they have felt for the interests of the company—after their best exertions to manage its concerns with the strictest eye to the spirit of their duty and the convenience of the members, without deriving the least emolument or advantage for their trouble—that notwithstanding these circumstances, there should be found members, who, with equal error and injury ascribe to them views and objects "unconnected with the primitive principles of the corporation" and at the same time publish their determination to resist the obligation of solemn contracts, and the discharge of lawful claims.
The term for which the members of this board were elected into office being now nearly expired, they are perfectly content to resign the direction of the company's concerns to any others who may be appointed to manage them, and in their retirement from office, although they cannot expect to be followed by the good opinion of those who are prone to aspersion and resist claims at a venture, under colour of not being informed when information was their privilege and their duty, yet they will derive ample consolation in reflecting on the purity of their own intentions and the assiduity of their conduct.
Published by order of the Board of Directors. WM. H. FITZWYLLIAM, P. Agent. Richmond, Feb. 10, 1806.
Resolved, That the President pro tempore sign this statement and present it to the General Meeting in behalf of the Board.
NEIL MCCOLL, Pres'dt. pro tempore.
* The members residing in the town of Fredericksburg, in the preamble to their resolutions, state that they have had no notice of the call of the directors for two quotas, "only since the tenth of the present month," (January). The fact may be as stated, and yet no censure can attach to the president and directors, as agreeably to the regulation provided in that case, they had the requisition for each quota published in several newspapers previously to the time of its becoming respectively due.
Arrived ship Commerce, capt. J. Adams, 35 days from St. Ubes, salt and
fruit—Mr. Adams brings dispatches to government from Mr. B. ... at Madrid, which were put on board about the 30th December. The report at Lisbon and St. Ubes was that a recent engagement had taken place along the whole French line, which continued with little intermission for 8 days, when a fresh reinforcement to Bonaparte's army decided the fate of the day, giving him a complete victory. 40,000 Russians laid down their arms and were sent home on parole, and 20,000 which attempted to force their retreat, were cut to pieces. An armistice was the immediate consequence.—Such says Mr. Adams was the report at Lisbon on the last of December.
After the events which have occurred, there is nothing to render the action improbable, except the broken state of the Russian and Austrian armies. But as their situation may not have been altogether so desperate as represented in the bulletins, as they may have been reinforced by the whole of the Russian auxiliaries under Michelson, which were on their march to the seat of war, & as Bonaparte had previously wished a general engagement which had been declined, it is not unlikely that he was indulged by his opponents after they had concentrated all their forces, staking all their hopes on one last and desperate effort.
No printed or written advices of a political nature, except the dispatches to government have been received by the above arrival. [Balt. Fed. Gazette.]
SENATE UNITED STATES.
February, 10, 1806.
The bill brought into the Senate by Mr. Wright, "For the protection and indemnification of American Seamen," referred to Mr. Wright. Mr. Samuel Smith, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Logan, and Mr. Tracy, was by the direction of the committee reported by Mr. Wright without amendments.
William & Mary College Lottery.
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On Wednesday last departed this life, after a short but severe illness, ROBERT BURROW, Esq. of this city, one of the firm of Brown, Rives, & Co. Merchants.
On Tuesday, the 11th inst. died at Columbia, in the 64th year of his age, very much regretted, Capt. JOHN NAPIER of Pluvanna, who in private life, and as a magistrate of his county, and member of the Legislature, approved himself an affectionate relative, a benevolent neighbor, a good citizen, and a worthy and honest man.
H O M E.
When north winds rage & tempests howl, And great folks on misfortunes scowl, How sweet, remote from busy life, To press thy children and thy wife, Secure at home!
When merit meets a thousand cares, And vice a pleasing semblance wears, Would'st thou her barbed dart elude? Fly to the bosom of the good, And cherish home!
When evening's dewy star ascends, Then with a few but real friends, Well are thy fleeting moments spent; Bounteous thy board, thy guest content! Then welcome home!
Should sorrow's child thy precincts trea 'Tis time to raise his drooping head: His burning tears shall cease to flow, His heart with grateful warmth shall glow And bless thy home!
Alas! unnumber'd ills I view; Thy heart shall beat and sicken too; Disease, and want, and anguish lie; Hark! 'tis the widow—orphans—cry; They have no home!
Should war's shrill trumpet strike thine ear, Alike remote from pride or fear, Honor unsheathes thy shining sword, To conquer or to die! the word, Protect thy home!
Thy children's children shall receive From thee a recipe to live: Their blessings and their deeds arise In blended fragrance to the skies, Their native home!
When age has frosted ev'ry hair, And loosened ties remove thy care, Then, when the veil is half withdrawn, Pleas'd shalt thou hail the rising morn, Thy last bright home!
ATTENTION!
THE members of the RICHMOND REPUBLICAN BLUES, are earnestly requested to attend a meeting of the Company at Fielder's Tavern, this evening at 5 o'clock precisely. Business of importance requires prompt attention. By order of the Captain, G. W. DIXON, Adj't
February 13th, 1806
Blank Bonds
For Sale at this Office.

NOTICE.
THE administratrix of James Win- free, deceased, gives notice to all persons who have claims against the deceased, that she means to close her administration as speedily as possible and requests those who have claims, ei- ther by bond, note or open account, to bring them forward properly authenticated—and those who are indebted to the said estate, to make payment on or before the second Monday in March next; that being the time when the said administratrix proposes to make up her account of administra- tion, and return to the county court of Chester- field. All persons concerned are hereby notified that unless due attention is paid to this adver- tisement, it will be plead in bar against all those who are in default.
Ann Winfree, Adm x . Chesterfield, 23th, Jan. 1806 (10M)
WILL BE SOLD,
At the late residence of Samuel Dixon, dec. on Wednesday the 26th day of February, (it being Hanover court day) if fair, if not the next fair day.
All the PERSONAL ESTATE Of said deceased, consisting of several likely young Negroes, Household Furniture, Shop Tools, Plantation Utensils, &c &c. Terms of sale will be cash for all sums of ten dollars and under; for all sums above ten dollars a credit will be allowed until the 31st of December next, the purchasers giving bond with approved secu- rity. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock— N.B. The above mentioned place of sale is with- in half a mile of Hanover courthouse.
G. W. Dixon, Adm r . January 30th, 1806. tds
Notice.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Jacob Going, late of Louisa county, will be exposed to sale on the premises, on Tuesday the 18th day of February next, for ready money,
The tract of Land,
Whereon the said Going resided at the time of his death, containing by estimation 73 acres; also three Horses, three Beds and Furniture, three head of Cattle, five Hogs, and all the said Go- ing's Household Furniture, for the purpose of sat- isfying a debt or debts due to Walter Chris- holm, jun.
Fred. Harris, Wm. G. Poindexter, } Trustees. January 24, 1806. 3w*
COMMITTED to the jail of this county, about the 8th of December last, a negro man: says his name is JOHN; that he was on his way with his master Demp- sey Nash, moving to the Tennessee from near Norfolk, when he left him near this county; says he formerly belonged to captain John Bramble of Richmond; was sold to Mr. Nash, of Nor- folk; says he was hired for the two last years by Messrs Wm. & Henry Haxhall, of Peters- burg. He is a stout, well made fellow, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, appears to be about 24 years of age, has had the Small Pox very bad. Had on when taken up, a blue cloth coat and brown spun checkered pantaloons. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges & take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law.
JOHN WILLIAMSON, Keeper of the Jail. (2m)
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Lu- cesburg county, six miles above the court house, on Thursday the 23d of last month, a negro man named CARBY, whom I purchased at Louisa courthouse, December 1804, of the es- tate of Christopher Smith, dec.—He is about 24 or 25 years old, common stature, has a remark- able flesh mole under his left ear, one of his legs has been broken; which causes him to limp—I suspect he is lurking about Charles Smith's in Louisa, or about Hanover Town, where he was raised; or, it is probable he may have gone to Buckingham, where his mother lives, who he longs to see. John Land of that county, and was purchased at the same time. Any person who will secure the said negro so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and if brought home shall be generously rewarded in addition.
Joel Johns. February 5th, 1806. 4t*
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Execu- tive, 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 deliv- ery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, en- join 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 Is- aac Harris.
Given under my Hand, with the Seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 31 day of February, 1806. (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 Ma- ryland; is 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high; 23 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; a scar in his forehead, and is a shoemaker by trade.
Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monongalia 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.
COMMITTED to the Jail of this County, the 15th of December last, a light Mulatto Woman, says her name is Nan- cy, and that she belongs to a Mr. Thos. Hughes of Georgia, and was on her way to that place, when she eloped from him in this county; says she was purchased by Thomas Hughes in the state of Maryland; appears to be about twenty five years of age—The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs.
John Williamson, Keeper of the Jail. Prince Edward C. H. Jan. 23, 1806. 2m
CORR'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.
BY virtue of a deed of trust execut- ed to the subscriber, by Jacob Maddox, of Buckingham county, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy & Co therein expres- sed, will certainly be SOLD, to the highest bid- der, on Saturday the first day of February next, at New-Market, in Amherst county, before the store door of the said James Murphy & Co.
The Following Property, to wit: Lucy and her two children, Milly and Nancy, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, with interest and charges. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Dec. 25th, 1805. 4w
The sale of the above property is postponed until Saturday the 22d of February next, at which time and place it will certainly be sold, on the terms above mentioned; the postponement is in consequence of the above not appearing in the Virginia Argus in time so as to give the 30 days previous notice required by the deed in trust. John Higginbotham, trustee. January 13th, 1806.
Marshal's Sales.
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 Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezek- iel Edwards, plf. and David Ross and others defts in order to raise the sum of dollars 967 89, due and payable on the first day of July, 1805, and the further sum of dollars 1666 66, due and pay- able the first day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS, stated by said Ross to contain 2608 acres.
The sale will take place on the premises on the 27th day of February next. Also, on the 4th day of March next, will be sold, under the aforesaid decree, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a num- ber of valuable SLAVES.
Ben. Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. January 13, 1806. tds
The high bred and celebrated running Horse, MARSKE, By Diomed, will be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stable; its pedigree, his performance, &c will be fully advertised before the sea- son commences, which will be on the first day of March. Gentlemen may have their mares covered as early as they please. Hugh Willie. Charlotte county, 20th Jan 1806. 2m
Notice.
PROPOSITIONS will be receiv- ed by the Executive, for the purchase of EIGHT CONDEMNED NEGROES, reprieved for transportation, under the act "to em- power the Governor to transport slaves con- demned, when it shall be deemed expedient."
A Valuable Manufacturing MILL
TO RENT. ON Monday the 6th day of March next, will be rented to the highest bidder, for one year, that valuable Manufacturing and Grist MILL, in the county of Amelia, belonging to the estate of the late Col. John Royall, dec. It is situated near the mouth of a never failing stream, almost immediately upon the river Ap- pomattox, distant about 45 miles from Peters- burg, and 40 from Manchester. This mill pos- sesses the great advantage of an abundant sup- ply of water throughout the driest season, and its local situation is such as to afford it complete protection against the highest freshests we have yet known. The toll corn she receives amounts annually to 200 barrels and upwards. There is one pair of Burr stones and one set of Bolting cloths, both of which are of very superior quality, and the whole works have lately undergone a thorough repair. The flour manufactured here and sent to Petersburg and Richmond for sale, has uniformly commanded as much, and in many instances more, than flour made any other mill. Attached to the mill are about 23 acres of land, upon which has lately been erected a com- modious store and lumber house, cooper's shop, blacksmith's shop, stables, and some other out- houses, all of which will be rented with the mill. A mercantile establishment at this place, con- nected with the manufacturing business, it is be- lieved would succeed very well. The above prop- erty will be rented upon the premises. Bond and security will be required to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
William Royall, Guardian of the Orphans. January 5th, 1806. 1m
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, in Richmond, on Wednesday last, a small negro man, well set, with a small scar in one of his eye- brows, it is not recollected which, named JACK, sometimes called Jack Aiken, some grey hairs on his head; his dress consisted of double wove Virginia cloth. He was sent from my place of residence in Powhatan, near Hopkins's Tavern, with a cart, to Richmond, from whence he elop- ed, leaving the cart to the care of a boy who accompanied him. The above reward will be paid to any one who will deliver the said negro to me, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again.
John Depp. Powhatan, Feb. 4th, 1806. 3t*
BY virtue of a deed of trust execut- ed to the subscriber by John Harden, to secure to Brown, Rives & company the pay- ment of a sum of money, as expressed therein, will be sold, on Saturday the first day of March next, on the premises, for ready money, a certain tract or parcel of Land, Situate, lying and being in the county of Am- herst, containing by estimation three hundred a- cres, be the same more or less, it being the same tract of land that was devised by Groves Harden, to a certain Edward Harden, and by him sold to the said John Harden—and also the follow- ing SLAVES, viz: Tumbler, Alicey, Will and Peter, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to discharge the balance that may be found due from the said John Harden to the said Brown, Rives & company, and all charges attending the same. John Higginbotham, trustee. Warminster, 15th Jan 1806. 4w
FOR SALE,
A LEASE of eight years (from the 28th Feb. next) in the three BRICK TENEMENTS near the Market bridge, at present occupied by Messrs Jas. & Alex e Dunlop, Moses H. Judah and Royster & Bohanan. Wm. M'Kim. Richmond, Jan 27th, 1806. 3w
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
WANTED, as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wa- ges will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov 6, 1805. tf
Fall & Winter Goods.
The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffil Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and striped, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Dia- pers, &c.
Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUT- LERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the ar- rival of the Suffolk from London, a large as- sortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale at their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805. tf
Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber liv- ing in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be ve- ry humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro.—GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 5 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have ob- tained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking a- bout Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805. tf
Geo. Watt
HAS removed from the store he formerly oc- cupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe ware- house, where he has on hand and offers to dis- pose of on 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 March, 1805
To be Rented,
A NEW BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire pla- ces in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Shockoe hill, a little above Major Wolfe's. Wm. DUVAL. December 16, 1805
Andrew Stevenson,
IN addition to the Courts of King William and Hanover, practices Law in the County Court of New Kent. 2w
ADVERTISEMENT.
WILL be SOLD on the last Friday in this month, on the premises, a HOUSE and LOT in Shed Town, the property of Joseph May, in order to satisfy a debt due from said May to Joseph Gatewood, and the expenses attending the same.
The TRUSTEE. Richmond, Feb 11th, 1806. 3t
TO RENT.
AND possession given immediate- ly, my TAVERN, lying on the street leading to the Governor's, lately occupied by Pe- ter Moseley—the House is calculated to hold thirty beds, and a good brick stable, fifty-four feet long, with good water on the lot. RICHARD CROUCH. 10th Feb. 1806. 3t*
The thorough bred Horse,
ST. PAUL, Imported into the state of Connecticut in the year 1798, by Messrs Sanford & Wadsworth, and John Caldwell & Co of Hartford in the said state—will be let to mares the ensuing season, at the plantation of the subscriber, cal- led Maidens Adventure, in the county of Pow- hatan, on James river. The particulars will be made known in a future advertisement. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. 8th Feb 1806. tf
William & Mary Lottery,
COMMENCED drawing the middle of this month, and will be continued till all the tick- ets are drawn. Tickets may be had at S. Pleasants' printing- office. Jan. 30.
To RENT, for the present year.
A TENEMENT at Rockets, with a good Garden, fit for the accommodation of a genteel family. For particulars, apply to Richard Young. Richmond, Feb 5th, 1806
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Of- fice and Book-Store a few copies of An examination of the British Doc- trine, which subjects to Capture a Neutral trade not open in time of Peace. PRICE ONE DOLLAR. February 10.
A. Hewes & Co.
HAVE for Sale at their Store, next door to Messrs. Shepard & Lucke's, opposite the Market, Richmond, an assortment of Groceries and other Articles, Which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cogniac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Su- gar, Coffee, Chocolate, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Young Hyson Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Starch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Tubs in sets, &c. &c. Richmond. Feb 10th 1806
THE Sheriffs of the se-
veral counties of Amelia, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Nottoway and Powhatan, compos- ing a district of the counties of Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and Greensville, com- posing another district of the counties of Charles City, James City and New Kent, composing an- other district of the counties of Goochland, Hen- rico and Louisa, composing another district of the counties of Augusta, Rockingham, Rock- bridge, Shenandoah, Pendleton and Bath, compos- ing another district—and of the counties of Lancaster, Richmond and Northumberland, compos- ing another district; which several districts constitute the first Class of the Senate of Virgi- nia, are requested to take notice that an election is to be held, on the several court days of the respective counties above mentioned in the month of April next, for the choice of a Sena- tor to represent each of those districts in the Ge- neral Assembly for four years next ensuing. THEO. HANSFORD, C. S. February 6th 1806. 4w
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber in Sussex coun- ty, the 12th instant, a negro man, JULIUS, who sometimes calls himself Julius Jones, 23 or 24 years old, and of a dark complexion, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high very well made, with a pleasing countenance when spoken to. Julius is a shoe maker by trade, and was hired last year to Mr. Cornelius Buck of Manchester; has a free wife in James City county and a brother near Lynchburg (the property of Mr Roland Jones) where he will probably attempt to go. The a- bove reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or fifteen dollars for delivering him to me in Sussex county, near the courthouse. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harboring or carrying him out of this state. JAMES DILLARD. January 22, 1806. 4w
For Sale.
THE subscriber will sell at public Sale, on the 6th day of March—The TRACT OF LAND, whereon he now lives, lying in Halifax county, containing by estimation about 700 acres. There is on the above tract as much cleared land as will employ six or eight hands to advantage—a large two story house, having three rooms and a passage on the lower floor, with the same number on the upper—a good kitchen, work-house, granary, stable, and all other convenient out houses—Also, a corn mill, on a small stream, which adds considera- bly to the value of the place.
On the same day and place, will be offered for sale 25 valuable SLAVES, consisting of men, women and children—Between 30 and 40 head of Cattle—about 5 or 6 head of Horses, among which is a young stud, four years old next spring, of the Medley blood—also, a high bred Mare by Old Diomed, six years old next spring, and a horse colt out of the said mare, got by Whip, a year old in the spring. The terms of the sale will be, one half in cash, and the balance in two instalments of nine and twelve months. The sale will be on the land. William Thompson. January 10, 1806. w6t*
At a Court continued and held for
Halifax county, the twenty-ninth day of November, 1805. Berrymann Green and Nancy his wife, late Nancy Terry, daughter of Nathaniel Terry, deceased, plaintiffs. Against William Terry, soc. and executor of Nathaniel Terry, dec. Joseph Terry, Nathaniel Terry, James Thompson and Polly Thompson his wife, late Polly Terry, Robert Terry, Keeble Terry and Sarah his wife, the said Joseph Nathaniel Polly, Robert and Sarah being also chil- dren of Nathaniel Terry, deceased; John Martin who married Elizabeth Dickerson son Terry another child of the said Na- thaniel Terry, dec. & who hath departed this life, John Chaney & Sarah Royall his wife late Sarah Royall Martin, Marshall Martin, Nathaniel Terry Martin, John Elmore and Nancy his wife late Nancy Martin, William Martin, Polly Martin, John Martin, Edmund Martin and Abra- ham Martin, the said Sarah Royall, Mar- shall, Nathaniel Terry, Nancy, William, Polly, John, Edmund and Abraham, be- ing children of the said John Martin and Elizabeth Dickerson his wife, and the said William, Polly, John, Edmund and Abraham being infants under the age of twenty one years. defendants
THE defendants John Martin, John Chaney and Sarah Royall his wife, John Elmore and Nancy his wife, Marshall Martin and Nathaniel Terry Martin, not having entered their ap- pearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, John Wimbish, c. h. c.
Lost or Mislaid,
ROBERT ANDERSON's acceptance to Richard Anderson's order on him in our favor (or in favor of John Hobson, jr. at present it is not re- collected which) for thirty seven pounds ten shillings, dated 27th May, 1805. All persons are cautioned against trading for the same, as proper steps have been taken to prevent the pay- ment to any but the subscribers. Hobson & St. John. New-Canton, 12th Jan. 1806. w6t
** 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. Jff
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale, 950 acres of that valuable tract of LAND, belonging to the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. about three miles above Manchester and lying upon the river affording several very convenient mill seats; this tract possesses many advantages which would be considerable to a purchaser. It is now under high cultivation, inclosed in a good fence and well watered; two thirds of the above tract is covered with valuable timber, and lies conven- ient either to the turnpike or river. The above land if not disposed of privately, prior to the 1st day of May, will then be offered at public auc- tion, on the premises, in lots to suit purchasers. Any person wishing to view it, will be shown it by the subscriber, or in his absence by William Bowles residing thereon. George Markham. December 24th, 1805. w1m4y
BEST CABBAGE AND OTHER
Garden Seeds,
Of last year's growth, for SALE at ISAAC H. JUDAH'S STORE Richmond, January 28th. 18.6. w4t
TAKEN UP by the subscriber, a light colored brindle HEIFER, two years old, with a crop and under-ket in her right, a swallow fork in her left ear, a star in her face, her tail white half way up, her belly white and both of her hinder feet white; posted and ap- praised to five dollars. The above mentioned cattle is on my plantation in the fork of James river, in the county of Albemarle, about six miles from Charlottesville. Garland Carr. 24th December, 1805. w3t
BUZZARD,
Imported by the late Col. John Hoomes, of the Bow- ling Green, will stand the ensuing season, (to com- mence the 1st of March, and end the 15th of July) at my farm in Chesterfield county, four miles from Goode's and Bevil's Bridges, on Appomattox river, twenty five above Petersburg, the same from Richmond, and fifteen from Amelia courthouse; & will be let to mares on the follow- ing terms. Fifty Dollars the season, by note, discharge- ble at any time within it, by the payment of for- ty, with one dollar to the groom. In every instance, either a note, or the money must accompany the mares. BUZZARD in point of form, blood and per- formance, stands almost unrivalled, in this, or any other country; and as a foal getter, the racing calendars of England fully attest his celebrity. In 1799, he produced on the turf at Newmarket, 5 winners. In 1800, seven. In 1801, fourteen. In 1802, sixteen. In 1803, twenty-one; and in 1804, sixteen (total seventy nine) and from what I have seen of that calendar for 1805, I think his numbers in