Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-08-22 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
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[No. 1382.]
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Pursuant to Law, the Executive have caused the several Companies of Artillery and Troops of Cavalry, to be allotted by entire Companies into Divisions, from one to ten for a regular routine of duty as follows:
1ST REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Clement Carrington of Charlotte.
The companies in this regiment raised in the 4th and 12th brigades, compose the first battalion commanded by major James Callaway, jr. of Franklin; those raised in the 11th and 13th brigades compose the 2d battalion, which is commanded by major Thomas Read of Charlotte.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Rotine Divisions.    George Waller, jr. Henry 1 12 2  John D. Richardson, Charlotte 1 11 2  James Williams, Dinwiddie 1 15 3  Isaac Aaron, Pittsylvania 1 11 3  Daniel Weisiger, Chesterfield 1 4 4  Mark Anthony Bedford 1 12 6  Francis Robertson, Lunenburg 1 15 6  James Meng, Prince Edward 1 11 7  Edward Pegram, Brunswick 1 15 9  Samuel Hughes, Patrick 1 12 9  Benj'n W. Winston, Campbell 1 12 9  James Wall, Greensville 1 15 10  Emanuel J. Leigh, Prince Edward 1 11 10  
2D REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Wm. R. Fleming of Goochland.
The companies in this regiment raised in the 1st and 3d brigades compose the first battalion, commanded by major John Stevens of Culpeper; those raised in the 5th and 6th brigades compose the second battalion, commanded by major John Brumbaugh of Fauquier.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Rotine Divisions.    William Harper, Fairfax 2 6 1  Mann Page, jr. Spottsylvania 2 1 1  James Weaver, Fluvanna 2 3 2  John Bishop, Culpeper 2 1 2  John Hamilton, Loudoun 2 6 5  John Edwards, Louisa 2 3 5  Samuel Chiles, Caroline 2 1 5  Charles Hume, Fauquier 2 5 6  Warner Lewis, Goochland 2 3 7  John Stith, King George 2 5 10  
3D REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Alexander King of Hampshire.
The companies in this regiment raised in the 7th, 13th, 17th and 19th brigades compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major James Taylor of Montgomery; those raised in the 10th, 16th and 18th brigades, compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major James Singleton of Frederick.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Rotine Divisions.    David Long, Harrison 3 10 4  James P. Preston, Montgomery 3 19 6  Samuel Beck, Ohio 3 10 7  John Heiskell, Frederick 3 16 7  James Dailey, Hampshire 3 18 8  George Peckenbaugh, Monongalia 3 10 8  James Chipley, Shenandoah 3 7 8  Thomas L. Preston, Rockbridge 3 13 9  William C. Boyer, Botetourt 3 13 9  Almarine Marshall, Wythe 3 19 10  James Withroe, Washington 3 17 10  
4TH REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Robert Goodwin of Southampton.
The companies in this regiment raised in the 8th and 9th brigades compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major John Lewis of Gloucester; those raised in the 2d and 14th brigades compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major Samuel Coleman of Henrico.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Rotine Divisions.    Taliferro Hunter, Essex 4 14 1  Daniel Butts, Southampton 4 8 1  Reuben Madison, King William 4 14 3  Humphrey Dabney, Richmond City 4 2 3  Skaffe Whiting, Gloucester 4 14 4  Bathurst Jones, Hanover 4 2 4  Richard Corbin, King and Queen 4 14 5  Peter Nestell, Norfolk Borough 4 9 5  William F. Pollard, Ditto 4 9 7  George Price, Isle of Wight 4 8 8  
1ST REGIMENT OF CAVALRY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Philemon Holcombe of Prince Edward.
The troops in this regiment raised in the 4th & 12th brigades, compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major Peterfield Archer of Amelia;
those raised in the 11th and 15th brigades compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major John M'Rae of Petersburg.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Rotine Divisions.    Peter Garland, Henry 1 12 1  James Wilson, Mecklenburg 1 15 1  Charles Betts, Lunenburg 1 15 1  William Ruffin, Brunswick 1 15 2  William Calloway, Franklin 1 12 2  Edward Carter, Pittsylvania 1 15 2  Bolling Branch, Buckingham 1 4 3  Thomas Nelson, Mecklenburg 1 15 3  John Fitzgerald, Nottoway 1 4 3  John Swann, Amelia 1 4 4  Beverley C. Stanard, Chesterfield 1 4 4  Thomas Gholson, Brunswick 1 15 4  Francis B. Cox, Halifax 1 11 5  Daniel Brown, Franklin 1 12 5  William Bowden, Dinwiddie 1 15 5  James T. Johnson, Pittsylvania 1 11 6  Harry Heth, Chesterfield 1 4 6  William Irvine, Bedford 1 12 7  Thomas Miller, Powhatan 1 4 7  George Hannah, Charlotte 1 11 7  Joseph Sandford, Halifax 1 11 8  Archer Womack, Prince Edward 1 11 8  Robert Pegram, Dinwiddie 1 15 8  Greensville Penn, Patrick 1 12 9  James Otey, Bedford 1 12 9  James Jones, Campbell 1 12 9  Dennis Kelly, Campbell 1 12 10  John Lackland, Cumberland 1 4 10  William L. Womack, Prince Edward 1 11 10  
2D REGIMENT OF CAVALRY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Thomas Mann Randolph of Albemarle.
The troops in this regiment raised in the 1st and 3d brigades compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major John T. Woodford of Caroline; those raised in the 5th and 6th brigades, compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major Thomas Hunton of Fauquier.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Rotine Divisions.    John Rouzie, Madison 2 1 1  Richard Tompkins, Caroline 2 1 1  Zephaniah Turner, Culpeper 2 1 2  Stacey Taylor, Loudoun 2 6 2  Charles Burrus, Amherst 2 3 3  William Smith, Orange 2 1 3  James M. Robertson, Stafford 2 5 4  Samuel Carr, Albemarle 2 3 4  Charles Quarles, Louisa 2 3 5  Robert B. Payne, Fluvanna 2 3 5  George Kemper, Fauquier 2 5 6  William Armistead, Amherst 2 3 6  William R. Smith, Fauquier 2 5 6  Nicholas Osborne, Loudoun 2 6 6  Stapleton Crutchfield, Spottsylvania 2 1 7  Regen Wilcoxen, Fairfax 2 6 7  Clifton Garland, Albemarle 2 3 8  John H. Peyton, Prince William 2 5 8  William Bolling, Goochland 2 3 8  Charles Tutt, Loudoun 2 6 9  Francis S. Jones, Culpeper 2 1 9  Nathaniel Grigsby, Fauquier 2 5 10  John G. Stewart, King George 2 5 10  
3D REGIMENT OF CAVALRY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Henry Bowyer of Botetourt.
The troops in this regiment raised in the 7th, 13th, 17th and 19th brigades, compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major Robert Gratton of Augusta; those raised in the 10th, 16th and 18th brigades, compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major Alexander Shield of Rockbridge.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Rotine Divisions.    John Lewis, Bath 3 13 1  Richard Shanklin, Monroe 3 13 1  Samuel Baker, Frederick 3 16 1  Charles Chrisman, Rockingham 3 7 1  Jesse Bennett, Kanawha 3 13 2  Joseph Kerr, Ohio 3 10 2  James Barnett, Montgomery 3 19 2  Jacob Beeson, Wood 3 10 2  Robert Benty, Lee 3 17 3  Amos Ballard, Grayson 3 17 3  John Davis, Monongalia 3 10 4  William Steele, Augusta 3 7 4  Archibald Lyle, Rockbridge 3 13 4  James T. Thompson, Tazewell 3 17 4  James Hite, Berkeley 3 16 5  Jacob Baker, Washington 3 17 5  Job Robinson, Harrison 3 10 5  John Mathews, Augusta 3 7 5  James Thompson, Wythe 3 19 6  Eben Taylor, Frederick 3 16 6  Frederick Spangler, Rockingham 3 7 7  James Ward, Wythe 3 19 7  Joel Ward, Berkeley 3 16 7  John Morgan, Shenandoah 3 7 8  Andrew Hamilton, Botetourt 3 13 8  William Byars, Washington 3 17 8  
  William McKinley, Ohio 3 10 9  John Madden, Frederick 3 16 9  Alexander Sayers, Wythe 3 19 9  Magnus Tate, jr. Berkeley 3 16 10  Henry Hull, Pendleton 3 18 10  Loyd Gardner, Brooke 3 10 10  
4TH REGIMENT OF CAVALRY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Larkin Smith of King and Queen.
The troops in this regiment raised in the 2d and 14th brigades, compose the 1st battalion commanded by major Tunstall Banks of Essex; those raised in the 8th and 9th brigades, compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major William Ball of Northumberland.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Rotine Divisions.    Rowland Holt, Surry 4 14 1  William Digges, Warwick 4 14 1  John Temple, King and Queen 4 14 1  George W. Boothe, Gloucester 4 14 2  Elliott Muse, Middlesex 4 14 3  John D. Watkins, New Kent 4 2 4  Zorobabel Ames, Accomack 4 9 4  George W. Banks, Essex 4 14 5  James W. Murdaugh, Norfolk 4 9 5  Richard Edwards, Northumberland 4 14 14 5  Joshua Fort, Southampton 4 5 6  Armistead Currie, Lancaster 4 14 6  Beverley Robinson, King William 4 14 7  William Peters, Sussex 4 8 7  John Pinnie, Accomack 4 9 7  John H. Peterson, Prince George 4 8 8  Richard F. Parker, Westmoreland 4 14 8  James Riddick, Nansemond 4 8 9  Richard Coke, James City 4 2 9  Benjamin Sheppard, Henrico 4 2 9  Vincent Brantham, Richmond 4 14 10  William Ayre, Northampton 4 9 10  Robert B. Taylor, Norfolk 4 9 10  
The allotment of the companies of Grenadiers, Light Infantry or Riflemen raised within the Battalions, Regiments, Brigades, and Divisions, into divisions from one to ten for a regular routine of duty, by the Executive, is as follows:
 COUNTIES.
Brigades.
Regiments.
FIRST DIVISION.

Rotine Divisions for the First Battalions.
Rotine Divisions for the Second Battalions.
Rotine Divisions for the Third Battalions.   

Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1807
GENERAL ORDERS.
Richmond, August 15, 1807.
SINCE the general orders of the 17th of July, the President of the United States has urged on the Governor of this state, the importance of encouraging, by all the means he may possess, such Volunteer associations as are contemplated and authorized by the Act of Congress, passed the 24th day of February last, and when organized, to be received as part of the quota of Militia recently required to be held in readiness at the shortest notice.
The Governor deems it unnecessary to make any observations on the importance of placing ourselves in a state of the most perfect preparation for every issue. All parts of the state have manifested so deep a sense of the injuries and insults offered to us, so firm a determination to have our wrongs redressed or avenged, and so ardent a desire to second, by every effort, whatever measures may be adopted by our government, that it only remains for the constituted authorities to prescribe the course in which the exertions of our fellow citizens can be most useful to our common country. Standing armies are incompatible with the genius of our government and the spirit of our people. But a body of men formed on the principles and on the terms of the act of Congress above referred to, will afford us, at the commencement of war, should the injustice or infatuation of the British government lead to that issue, all the advantages, without any of the evils of a standing army; and the period of their service, being for twelve months, will give ample time to raise and organize a regular force for taking the field in place of such of them as may not be inclined to become a part of the regular army. The Volunteer Corps will consist of such companies, Battalions, Regiments, Brigades or Divisions, already organized and forming a part of the Militia, as shall voluntarily tender their services; or of such associations of individuals, from any or every part of the state as may be formed for the sole purpose of tendering their services to the President. Corps of the above description will continue to be commanded by the officers holding commissions in them at the time of tendering their services. But it is deemed essential to the formation of Volunteer associations of the second class, that their first officers should be of their own choice. Let not the present officers of the Militia suppose for a moment, that by this principle it is intended to detract from their merit, or deprive them of the opportunity of serving their country in their present or even higher stations. They have a double advantage: they may either, by their influence, prevail on their present corps to tender their services; in which case they will still continue at their head, or failing in that, they have the best opportunities of forming associations consisting of all such persons as may be attracted by their great respectability and superior knowledge of military affairs. Of associations, which they may thus form, they will certainly have the command. Their merit is well known to the Governor, and their just rights and privileges will be most carefully guarded.
In these associations, so anxiously desired by the President and so useful to our country, the Governor is so far from perceiving any thing to wound the honor of the present Officers of the Militia, that he calls upon them all, of every grade, for their zealous co-operation in encouraging them by all the means their power. The call is addressed to their patriotism, and he is confident that it will not be made in vain. As to those corps not already organized, and to which it will therefore be necessary to appoint Officers, the Executive of Virginia will commission officers on the principles above mentioned; and as it may be one of the best means of encouraging them, they will even grant commissions, previous to the formation of the associations, to persons approved by them, and who may give satisfactory assurances of their ability to form them. The Governor has the pleasure to state from the assurances of the Secretary at War, that the members of all Volunteer Corps under the act of Congress referred to, will stand on high ground as candidates for officers in the regular army, if such an army shall be deemed necessary.
It is not intended to exclude such volunteers as may tender their services for six months, under the act of Congress of the 16th of April, 1806, but only to give a preference to those who may tender themselves for 12 months under the act of the 24th of February last; and if there shall be any who will not only tender themselves for twelve months, but will also engage to be transferred to the regular army, in case one should be established, for and during the War, they will be preferred to all others. The tenders of service should in all cases designate the act of Congress under which they are made. In the event of more Volunteers tendering themselves, under either or both acts of Congress, than shall amount to the proportion required from any particular division, the Major Generals will not reject them, but will report the cases specially.
Where the Drafts shall not already have been made, they should be completed as soon as practicable, for volunteers who may tender themselves at any time before orders for taking the field, will be accepted as substitutes for the drafted Militia. The Major Generals will be pleased to report, from time to time, the number of Volunteers they may receive under either act of Congress.
By the Governor,
W. H. CABELL.
Attest, SAM: COLMAN, D. A. G.
AN ACT
Authorizing the President of the United States to accept the service of a number of volunteer companies, not exceeding thirty thousand men.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,
That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is, authorized to accept of any company or companies, of volunteers, either of artillery, cavalry, or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, not exceeding thirty thousand men, who shall be clothed and furnished with horses at their own expense, and armed and equipped at the expense of the United States, after they shall be called into service, except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by law in the several states and territories to which companies shall, respectively, belong: Provided, That where any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division of militia, already organized, shall tender their voluntary service to the United States, such company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division shall continue to be commanded by the officers holding commissions in them at the time of such tender, and any vacancy thereafter occurring shall be filled in the mode pointed out by law in the state, or territory, wherein the said company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division shall have been originally raised.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division thus offering itself for the service, shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the President of the U. States, shall judge proper, within two years after he shall accept the same, and shall be bound to continue in service for the term of twelve months after they shall have arrived at the place of rendezvous, unless sooner discharged, and when called into actual service, and whilst remaining therein, shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage, and emoluments of every kind, bounty and clothing excepted, with the regular troops of the United States. Provided, That in lieu of clothing, every non-commissioned officer and private, in any company, who may thus offer themselves, shall be entitled, when called into actual service, to receive in money a sum equal to the cost of clothing of a non-commissioned officer, or private (as the case may be) in the regular troops of the U. States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is, authorized to organise the companies so tendering their service as aforesaid into battalions, squadrons, regiments, brigades, and divisions, as soon as the number of volunteers shall render such organization, in his judgment, expedient; but until called into actual service, such companies shall be bound to do regular militia duty as is required by law in like manner as before the passage of this act.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That in case any volunteer above mentioned, while in actual service, shall sustain any damage, by injury done to his horse, or such other equipment as shall have been furnished at his own expense, or by loss of the same, without any fault or negligence on his part, a reasonable sum, to be ascertained in such manner as the President of the United States may direct, shall be allowed and paid to such volunteer for each and every such damage or loss.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, be and the same hereby is appropriated towards defraying any expense incurred by virtue of the provisions of this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEORGE CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 24, 1807.—APPROVED TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR THE ARGUS.
"FOR WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO WAR?"
SEVERAL pieces have been lately published in the Boston Repository, and a few other papers, relating to the existing dispute with Great Britain, the chief object of which is to soften the public resentment—to depreciate the American administration—to impute the British aggressions to the feebleness of our navy, and imbecility of our public councils—and yet, at the same moment, such is their absurdity, that altho' they acknowledge the public injuries to proceed from these causes, they endeavor to excite public toleration and forgiveness towards those who have taken advantage of the things, which they say, are public misfortunes.
Such is the absurd mode of arguing, by which these writers manifest their rancour against the American rulers, and serve the cause of their master George the third.
The scriptures say that, "no man can serve God and Mammon." Not so say the Boston partisans—they say, "we can serve his Satanic majesty by avowing discord and dissention in the minds of our countrymen—and we can also serve his Britannic Majesty by printing and publishing the writings of PACIFICUS, and others of the same description."
In one of these pieces, the following questions are asked:—
Americans, for what are you going to war? Can no accommodation be effected with regard to the assault on the Chesapeake?
The answers, as relate to Virginia, are short. We do not wish to go to war if it can be avoided upon terms of justice. Nor are we as much governed by motives of revenge for the assault on the Chesapeake, and the murder of our fellow-citizens, as by a fixed desire, and determination, as far as respects us, to make no accommodation which shall not forever, and entirely, remove the causes which may lead to other assaults and murders. We do not pant for the blood of Englishmen—no, not even for that of Whitty, Love, Berkeley, Douglass and Humphreys—Names rendered infamous by their insolence, and cruelties. No, we claim the rights of an independent nation—the right of navigating the seas with freedom and safety, and that our flag, tho' it should be hoisted on a hickory nut shell, shall be respected, and give absolute protection to all that it may cover. It is this, that the Virginians claim, and for this they are ready and willing to go to war. Now
that the questions are answered, what will the Boston junto say next?
A VIRGINIAN.
WHEN the outrage on the Chesapeake was first announced, all eyes were turned towards Halifax, in order to discover by the motions of admiral Berkeley, whether the attack was to be considered as executed by virtue of regular authority from the British government. We have now heard from Berkeley, but so far from expressing any contrition for the result of his orders, he justifies it on the ground of the seamen being deserters. As the admiral has produced no authority from his government, but attempts a justification from himself, on a principle which he arrogantly assumes, we are to conclude that he acted on his own responsibility. This being the case, the subsequent conduct of Berkeley becomes worthy of consideration, inasmuch as it will tend to show what his expectations are with respect to protection from his sovereign. The letter to the British consul at Boston, the language which is held by the Quebec Mercury, and the continuance of the vexatious interruptions of our merchant vessels at the mouth of our Bay after dispatches have been received from Halifax, all prove irresistibly that admiral Berkeley fully expects to be supported by the British ministry. Hence it becomes proper that some enquiry should be made as to the probability of the English either surrendering the guilty admiral to the justice of the United States, or of punishing him themselves: And as facts are the best guide in such cases, we may be permitted to adduce the recent conduct of the British in China as proof that they will most likely screen the culprit altogether: At Canton (the reader has no doubt perused the account) some British officers had killed a Chinese, yet the English officers would not surrender the murderer. If they would not surrender a mariner, is it probable the government will give up an admiral? An admiral too, who, we believe, is patronized by very powerful friends in England. If Berkeley is given up as a sacrifice to the just demands of America, it will be an admission that the principle for which the government of the United States contends is correct; so that not only Berkeley's personal influence stands in the way of atonement; but the broad principle of the American flag being an inviolable protection for all who sail under it, is presented as a formidable obstacle to our obtaining redress. We must confess that these considerations present no pleasing prospect of an amicable adjustment of our differences with Great-Britain; but rather lead the mind to forebodings of war: And as it will be a war (if war does take place) of principle and not of ambition, on our part, it is likely to prove a very inveterate one. If the Temple of Janus must be opened, we hope the portals may never be closed till the rights and privileges of this nation are fixed upon a durable basis.—American.
BOSTON, August 12.
Late from France.
GREAT NEWS!
By the Arab, West, arrived yesterday from Nantz, we have received Bulletin No. 78, and a Nantz paper of the 29th June. The Bulletin being very long, we have given a faithful abstract of it.—[See foreign head]
The campaign opened the 15 June; and was continued by a series of hard fighting, until the 14th when the French gained a great and decisive victory at Friedland, about 20 miles S. of Konigsberg. The Russians lost from 25 to 30,000 men, thirty Generals, and 80 pieces of cannon, and were said to be overwhelmed and scattered; while the French were in full march for Konigsberg, at which place the last accounts stated them to have arrived.
There were rumors of an expected peace, at the last dates.
In the French army there are troops of not less than ten or twelve different nations, who do not understand each other's language; but BONAPARTE contrives to make them all understand him.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
From French papers, received yesterday from Nantz.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY BULLETIN.
No. 78, dated, Etelsberg, June 12, 1807.
THIS Bulletin gives an account of the overtures of peace, made during the winter: and of their being interrupted by the attacks of the Russians.
ACTION OF SPANDEN.
June 5th, the Russian army put several of its divisions in motion. The right attacked the bridge-head of Spanden, which Gen. Frere defended with the 27th regt. Twelve Russian regiments made vain efforts; they renewed them seven times, and seven times were repulsed. In the mean time the Prince of Ponte Corvo, (Bernadotte) had assembled his troops, but before they could act, a charge of the 17th dragoons forced the enemy to retreat. Thus during the whole day, two divisions made repeated unsuccessful attacks on one regiment: but it must be owned this regiment was entrenched. In visiting the entrenchments between one of the attacks Marshal Bernadotte, was slightly wounded, which will render him unable to resume his command for a fortnight. Our loss is trifling. The enemy's 1200, and many wounded.
BATTLE OF LOMITEN.
Two Russian divisions from the centre also attacked the bridge-head of Lomitlen. Gen. Terry's brigade defended it.—Two regiments repulsed the enemy the whole day. The abbatis and works were covered with dead Russians. Their General was killed; and their loss 1100 killed, 100 prisoners, and great numbers wounded. We lost 120 men killed and wounded.
Mean while the Russian commander in chief (Beningsen) with the Imperial guards, and three divisions, attacked Marshal Ney's position at Altkirchen, Gustadt and Wolsdorf; and were repulsed in all quarters; but when Marshal Ney discovered that his assailants exceeded 40,000 men, he observed his instructions, and led his corps to Ackendorf.
BATTLE OF DEPPEN.
June 6th, the enemy attacked the 6th corps at Deppen, on the Passage.—They
were overturned. The manoeuvres, talents and intrepidity of Marshal Ney, Gen. Marchand, and other officers are worthy of the greatest eulogium. The enemy confess the loss of 2000 killed, and 3000 wounded. We had 160 killed, 200 wounded, and 270 prisoners, made by the Cossacks, who had posted themselves in the rear of the army.
AFFAIR OF THE 8th.
On the 8th the Emperor arrived at Deppen, and gave the necessary orders. The 4th corps moved to Wolsdorf, where it met a Russian division, about to join the main army, attacked it, disabled 500 men, took 150, and in the evening took post at Altkirchen.
At this moment the Emperor advanced on Gustadt, with Ney's and Lannes' corps, his guards, and the reserve of cavalry—Ten thousand cavalry and 15,000 infantry, of the enemy's rear guard took possession of Glotnu and attempted to dispute the passage.—Marshal Murat, after some skillful manoeuvres, drove them from their positions, and the light cavalry and heavy dragoons triumphed over all the efforts of the enemy, and in the evening we entered Gustadt by force. One thousand prisoners, the possession of the positions before Gustadt, and the routing of the infantry, were the consequences of the day. The Russian horse guards were peculiarly severely handled.
AFFAIR OF THE 10th.
June 10th, the army advanced towards Heilsberg, and carried several camps. The enemy's rear guard of from 15 to 18,000 cavalry, and several lines of infantry were formed at a miles distance. The Spanish cuirassiers, and other corps, charged them, & gained ground. Two divisions of Marshal SOULT's corps marched on the right, whilst LEGRAND's division marched on the left. The whole Russian army was at Heilsberg; they reinforced their advanced columns. More than 60 field pieces poured death whilst they were thus supporting their columns, which our divisions drove back with the most undaunted courage and impetuosity. Several Russian divisions were routed, and at 9 P. M. we were under the entrenchments. Several divisions performed prodigies. VERDIER's division cut off the enemy's retreat by Landsberg; and several companies went so far as to insult the Russians in their entrenchments. Some brave men met death near the palisadoes.
The Emperor passed the 11th on the field of battle making arrangements for a decisive action. The whole Russian army was assembled, and rendered very strong. The emperor ordered DAVOUST to form on the lower Alle, and cut off the road to Eylau. Each corps had its assigned post, and were all assembled, excepting the 1st which was on the Lower Passage. Thus the Russians who had recommenced hostilities, found themselves blockaded. Battle was offered them: It was thought they would attack on the 11th, whilst the French army was forming; but instead of attacking, they began at night to cross to the right bank of the Alle, and gave up the whole country on their left, leaving their wounded at the mercy of the victor, as well as their magazines, and those entrenchments the fruit of so much arduous exertion.
On the 12th at day break, all the army was in motion. All the houses are filled with the Russian wounded. From the 5th to the 12th, the enemy's army has been deprived of about 30,000 fighting men; they left in our hands from 3 to 4000 men; seven or eight pairs of colours, and 9 pieces of artillery; and according to the accounts of deserters, several important Generals. Our loss is about 600 or 700 killed, 2000 or 2200 wounded, and 300 prisoners. A Spanish General is wounded. General Roussel of the Imperial guard had his head shot off; Marshal Murat had two horses killed under him, one of his aids (Seguin) lost an arm. Several other officers were wounded. We found in the magazines of Heilsberg several thousand quintals of flour, and large quantities of provisions of various kinds.
The Emperor Alexander left his army some days before the campaign opened.
FRANCE.
PARIS, June 25, 1807.
GREAT BATTLE.
Yesterday his Highness Prince Borghese arrived at the palace of St. Cloud, and brought from the Emperor to the Empress and Queen, the news of a victory which, on the 14th of this month, was gained at Friedland [about 20 miles S. of Konigsberg] by the Grand Army, commanded by the Emperor in person. The following particulars were given at head quarters, and which we are authorised to repeat, while we are waiting for the official bulletin.
"The French army has worthily celebrated the 14th June, the anniversary of the battle of Marengo.—The battle of Friedland will be celebrated in history.—The Russian army out manoeuvred, its centre penetrated, cut off from its magazines, has been completely beaten. Eighty pieces of cannon taken, 25 to 30,000 Russians taken, killed, or drowned in the Alle, are the results of this memorable day. Thirty Russian Generals have been killed, taken, or severely wounded. The bodies of several Generals were found dead on the field of battle, and it is worthy of remark, that among them were the bodies of General Pahlen and Marloff, two of the first instigators of the faction devoted to England. The regularity of our dispositions, the intrepidity of our troops, have greatly diminished the loss of the French army, which is not considerable.— Moniteur
The Gazette de France says, "In addition to the 78th Bulletin we learn that on the 13th June, the Head quarters of the Grand army was at Prussian Eylau; that the army, in two columns, was marching on to Konigsberg; and that the advanced guards were at the gates of that city;—That the Russian army could not sustain an attack in any part; in that it was overwhelmed and dispersed in such a manner, as to render it impossible for them to re-unite. According to other reports, the French were already in Konigsberg, where they entered pell-mell with the Russians.—But this last news needs confirmation."
The Courier de l'Europe, says, "We announce this day (June 25) that Konigsberg is in the power of the French."
LONDON, June 23.
The following is handed about in the
political circles, as the substance of the amendment to be proposed by the members in opposition to the address to the king, when moved for on Friday:—
"That his majesty's faithful commons eagerly seize this occasion of approaching the person of their beloved sovereign and of expressing that uniform loyalty, and respectful affection, with which the blessings of his Majesty's reign cannot fail to inspire a British parliament: That his Majesty's faithful commons are well assured of his Majesty's constant support of the establishments of church and state; but at the same time they deem it their duty to his Majesty, and to their country, to express their deep regret, that the ostentatious and unnecessary mention of this attachment of his majesty to the fundamental principles of the British constitution, should be employed to cast an unjust suspicion on a large portion of his Majesty's most faithful subjects; thus laying a broad foundation for religious dissensions, and branding them with the hateful mark of treason to the constitution, all such as may differ from the peculiar policy of an existing administration:—That whilst his Majesty's faithful commons, individually and together, rejoice that it has fallen to their lot to express their zealous loyalty to his Majesty, they cannot at the same time withhold the expression of their profound sorrow, that it was deemed necessary to intercept in the first step of its progress, the last imperial parliament of the united kingdom; a parliament which, elected by the free and uninfluenced voice of the people, and mindful of its honorable origin, had entered upon a system of economy and reform, which would at once have alleviated the people of their heavy burdens, and have added new energy to the government:—That, in the midst of this regret for the past, his Majesty's faithful commons look with consolation to the future; and recalling to their memory the many blessings of his Majesty's long and glorious reign, they have to express their full confidence, that what has begun in toleration may not end in persecution; that religious and civil liberty will still proceed together; and that the house of Brunswick will not take away what the house of Orange had granted."
The Monitor of the 12th is filled with different documents relating to the title of marshal Lefebvre, who has been created duke of Dantzick, with territorial possessions, situated in the interior of France, thereunto annexed. Neither the French nor Dutch papers contain the least information from the armies.
NEW-YORK, August 15.
POSTSCRIPT.
By the ship Susan and Sarah, Capt. Henry, arrived last night from London, we have received London papers to the 29th June, and Lloyd's lists to the 27th.
These papers contain the King's Speech at the opening of Parliament.
His Swedish Majesty has declared the city of Dantzick in a state of blockade.
The Sunday-Scrap"> The Sunday Monitor of the 25th June, states that the British force employed in the projected expedition to the Continent would not leave England till government had received dispatches from Lord Cathcart, who had set off to take the chief command of the German Legion, which had sailed. In the mean while every exertion was using to get the troops in readiness for embarkation. The remainder of the German Legions have been embarked and sailed. The first division of the expedition which sailed for Stralsund, was however seen off Yarmouth the 24th.
Rumours of the first engagements between the French and Russians are stated in the same paper—though nothing of the general action of the 14th June.
The new Ministers have a majority in the House of Lords of 93—in the Commons of 195.
Gen. Moore was ordered to Egypt with reinforcements.
Gen. Crawford's expedition has sailed from St. Helena, bound to Rio de la Plata.
Price of Stocks—3 per cent. consols for opening 61 1/2—3 per cent. reduced 62 1/2—63—Omnium 5-4 to 1 prem.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
The Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Dartmouth and Lord Aylesford, took their seats as Commissioners immediately below the Throne, and the Commons being a few minutes after in attendance below the bar, the Lord Chancellor read the following Speech:—
My Lords and Gentlemen.
We have it in command from his Majesty to state to you, that, having deemed it expedient to recur to the sense of his people, his Majesty, in conformity to his declared intention, has lost no time in causing the present Parliament to be assembled.
His majesty has great satisfaction in acquainting you, that, since the events which led to the dissolution of the last Parliament, his Majesty has received, in numerous addresses from his subjects, the warmest assurance of their affectionate attachment to his person and government, and of their firm resolution to support him, in maintaining the just rights of his Crown, and the true principles of the Constitution; and he commands us to express his entire confidence that he shall experience in all his deliberations a determination to afford him an equally loyal, zealous, and affectionate support under all the arduous circumstances of the present time.
We are commanded by his Majesty to inform you, that his Majesty's endeavors have been most anxiously employed for the purpose of drawing closer the ties by which his Majesty is connected with the Powers of the Continent; of assisting the efforts of those Powers against the ambition and oppression of France; of forming such engagements as may ensure their continual co-operation; and of establishing that mutual confidence and consent, so essential, under any course of events to the restoration of a solid and permanent peace in Europe.
It would have afforded his Majesty the greatest pleasure, to have been enabled to inform you, that the mediation undertaken by his Majesty for the purpose of preserving peace between his Majesty's Ally the Emperor of Russia and the Sublime Porte had proved effectual for that important object; he deeply regrets the failure of that mediation, accompanied as it was by the disappointment of the efforts of his Majesty's squadron in the Sea of Marmora.

and followed as it has since been by the losses which have been sustained by his gallant troops in Egypt. His majesty could not but lament the extension of hostilities in any quarter which should create a diversion in the war so favorable to the view of France; but lamenting it especially in the instance of a power with which his Majesty has been so closely connected, and which has been so recently indebted for its protection against the encroachments of France in the signal and successful interposition of his Majesty's arms.
His Majesty has directed us to acquaint you, that he has thought it right to adopt such measures as might best enable him, in concert with the Emperor of Russia, to take advantage of any favorable opportunity for bringing the hostilities in which they are engaged against the Sublime Porte, to a conclusion, consistent with his Majesty's honor and the interest of his Ally.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons. His Majesty has ordered the estimates for the current year to be laid before you, and he relies on the tried loyalty and zeal of his faithful Commons to make such provision for the public service, as well as for the further application of the sums which were granted in the last parliament, as may appear to be necessary. And his Majesty, bearing constantly in mind the necessity of a careful and economical administration of the pecuniary resources of the country, has directed us to express his hopes that you will proceed, without delay, in the pursuit of those inquiries connected with the public economy, which engaged the attention of the last Parliament.
My Lords, and Gentlemen. His Majesty commands us to state to you, that he is deeply impressed with the peculiar importance at the present moment of cherishing a spirit of union and harmony amongst his people; such a spirit will most effectually promote the prosperity of the country at home, will give vigor and efficacy to its councils and arms abroad, and can alone enable his Majesty under the blessings of Providence to carry on successfully the great contest in which he is engaged, or finally to conduct it to that termination which his Majesty's moderation and justice have led him to seek—a peace in which the honor and interests of his kingdom can be secure, and in which Europe and the world may hope for independence and repose.
Capt. Allen, of the ship Citizen, from Amsterdam, reports that the King of Holland had gone to Spain for the benefit of his health.
FROM THE AMERICAN.
Our paper of to-day will be found unusually interesting. The fate of Europe is decided. The Emperor of Russia, altho' not present at the scene of action, yet in the neighbourhood of it, has once more witnessed the destruction of his most chosen troops and the discomfiture of all his schemes, instigated by England, for arresting the progress of the French arms. He must conclude a humiliating peace and measure back his troops to St. Petersburg, or if disposed to maintain a kind of fugitive warfare, incur certain ruin and degradation. Not all the tribes of Tartars in his extensive dominions can save him. The battle of Friedland will decide the neutral principles of Austria if she had even been disposed to waver; and the king of Sweden, with all his Hotspur courage, must acquiesce in the terms offered by Bonaparte, or prepare for dethronement and partition of his states. The English forces, concerning which the British prints have so long made pompous boast, will have to return, or find their graves on the shores of the Baltic.
In addition to the important intelligence brought by the arrival at Boston, some few articles have reached us, conveyed by a vessel which has arrived at New-York from Bordeaux: The principal items of which follow:
It was reported at Bordeaux, on the day captain Skiddy left it, that the King of Prussia had made a separate peace with France. Letters received at Warsaw on the 8th of June from the French head quarters mention this circumstance so far as to state that the preliminaries were signed at Oliva, near Dantzic, on the first day of that month.
One of the late Paris papers contains the following article:
"At the same time that the news of the expulsion of the English from Egypt gains credit, it is asserted that a corps of 4000 troops of the same nation, landed in Calabria, has been cut to pieces by general Regnier. The time chosen for this landing would make one suppose it to have been concerted with the conspiracy lately discovered at Naples. This would be a fresh reason for being astonished that the English government should always resort to means which have ever proved fatal to it, which would tarnish the lustre of success, supposing they could have any, and which augment a hundred fold the shame of a defeat when it is the result of such manoeuvres."
Under date of Naples, 31st May, it is said, "The English landed about the end of this month 5000 troops in Calabria. General Regnier has completely defeated them, 800 remained on the field of battle; the remainder were made prisoners. A conspiracy formed at Palermo, and which was to break out at Naples on Corpus-Christi day, has been discovered. The five principal conspirators were condemned to death, and executed within 44 hours."
The Paris dates by the New-York arrival are up to the 25th June, but do not include that day. The arrival from Nantz, at Boston, is one day later, and it was on that day, (the 25th,) that the news of the defeat of the Russians reached Paris. There can be no doubt about the truth of it. It comes direct from the field of battle.
With respect to the report of a separate peace between France and Prussia, which it is stated prevailed at Bordeaux, that seems very doubtful. It could hardly have taken place before the last great battle, or there would have been some mention of it in the Paris papers; and the news of the battle is the latest that has been received from the scene of war.
The British, it appears, in addition to their defeat in Egypt, have been overcome in an attempt upon Calabria. The blockade ordered some time since by his Sicilian majesty was doubtless connected with the descent on Italy; but general Regnier has added another evidence to prove that those predatory excursions of the British are as fatal to themselves as they are fruitless to those unfortunate monarchs whom they are destined to assist. British aid to the crowned heads of Europe seems to be the sure forerunner of their destruction.
A paragraph from an English paper, would seem to justify a belief that the public sentiment in England is in favor of peace with this country; whilst the news from Canada presents a hostile aspect. These different phases in the heart and extremity of the British empire, are easily reconciled. Prudence will justify the governor of the province in taking precautionary steps for future defence at the first indications of war; whilst those at the source of power, unacquainted with the detestable act which is likely to change the nature of their relations with a friendly nation, are unconscious of the crisis.
With respect to the United States, any movement in Europe is now of importance, and the successes of Bonaparte must tend to confirm us in the ground we have taken. Freedom of the seas must be the result of a general peace; the conqueror of Prussia will dictate the terms, and fix the guarantee. Great Britain has no other alternative but an admission of the principle, or being out-lawed. And as the news of the position we have taken will reach Bonaparte before a peace can be concluded, he will no doubt be more firm on learning that America is with him on the great principle of flag security and free bottoms : and the energies of our government will certainly not be relaxed on receiving the news of the battle of Friedland. Satisfaction for the murder of our citizens on board the Chesapeake is a distinct question.
WE believe it is universally admitted that every nation has an undoubted right to regulate commerce in its own ports, and to lay such restrictions upon vessels trading to them as the government may think proper; and such exercise of power has never been openly considered as good cause for hostilities on the part of those at whom the interdicts were levelled. It was in virtue of this right, inherent in all nations, that Bonaparte issued his famous decree of November 1806, which, although it bears the title of a blockading decree , was in fact nothing more than a set of prohibitory regulations relative to the importation of British manufactures into France. The French decree does not forbid the intercourse from one port to another port of Great-Britain; it merely interdicts the communication between British and French ports in neutral vessels. But the British government, making the French decree an excuse for a most glaring usurpation of power, declares that neutrals shall not be permitted to trade from "one port to another, both which ports belong to or be in possession of France or their allies, or shall be so far under their control that British ships may not freely trade thereat." We remember very well a year or two ago, the British writers on the subject of neutral rights fully admitted the right of neutrals to carry on such trade in time of war as they had been permitted to prosecute in time of peace; the principal question in dispute was, whether they were privileged to carry on a trade through any new channels which the belligerents might open for them. Having granted the general right to neutrals that their war trade should be carried on to the same ports as their peace trade (excepting of course, blockaded places,) it would hardly be expected that Great-Britain would be the first to violate the principle: But she has done so; and thereby been guilty of one of the most glaring acts of maritime tyranny on record. Agreeably to the subjoined order no American vessel can sail from a Spanish to a French port; from a Dutch to a French port; from a French port to a French port; from a French to an Italian port; or vice versa ; without running the risk of capture and condemnation from British vessels of war.
The following (being the order alluded to) was endorsed on the register of the ship Amsterdam Packet, bound from Amsterdam to Bordeaux, which was brought to by one of the British squadron off the Texel:
At the court of St. James, 7th January, 1807, and the 47th year of our reign. Our will and pleasure is that no vessels shall be permitted to trade from one port to another, both which ports belonging to or being in possession of France or their allies, or shall be so far under their control that British ships may not freely trade thereat. You are hereby ordered to warn every neutral vessel coming from such ports, to discontinue her voyage and not to proceed to any such ports.
And in case any vessel, after being so warned or any vessel coming from such ports, after a reasonable time has been afforded for receiving information of our orders in this respect, shall be found proceeding to any other such port, you are to capture and bring in such vessels for a legal adjudication thereof.
By his majesty's command. A TRUE COPY, L. M. P. Commanding his majesty's 3d armed cutter Prince Augusta. Given under my hand the 24th day of May, 1807.
CHARLES PITT.
Whilst the infraction of acknowledged neutral rights which this order authorises is sufficient to rouse the indignation of the most cold blooded citizen of America, a gleam of satisfaction breaks in upon us from the evident sensibility of the British, manifested by this very usurpation, relative to their commerce. The French decree has pierced Great-Britain below the cuticle, and the wound begins to smart. Hence this order; hence the order relative to the inhabitants of Bremen and Hamburg. We view the two as closely connected. No commerce is to be allowed with the ports of France and those of her allies, unless Great-Britain partakes of it. The commerce of the world is to be destroyed unless the English come in for snacks. The British government perceives that the fate
of the nation hangs by a thread, and is determined if she falls, the whole commercial world shall fall with her. It is from this extreme sensibility to her critical situation that we derive consolation. If America strikes at her with commercial restrictions, her government is gone; the commercial interest of England once cut up, there is no hope for her monarchy; the house of Brunswick will be annihilated; and the profligate descendant of the race of Este who now disgraces the English throne will be the instrument to ruin his house. The adherence of George the third to the wicked maritime policy which he has all along authorised, will be as fatal to him and his family as was the spirit of bigotry to James the second and the house of Stuart. In case of a revolution in England, which may be reasonably calculated upon if Great-Britain be outlawed by Europe, America, and parts of Asia and Africa, some more efficient character than the Prince of Wales will in all probability be at the head of the government, which in all likelihood will assume a milder form, from which the world may expect more equitable principles of maritime jurisprudence. The nations of the earth may then hope for some repose; and outraged humanity be exonerated from the miseries of those desolating wars which the corrupt councils and wicked policy of the existing British government have been so fruitful in devising.
And what has America to fear from a conflict with England? Our merchants would be little worse off than they are now. Our trade is at present circumscribed and pruned by the British at their pleasure; the orders of the king in council are a magical circle, out of which our ships dare not move for fear of destruction. War could bring but few more calamities; and further submission would only induce additional oppression. Let us resist like men now; if we do not, we are more to be despised than the tyrants of the seas are to be execrated.
STONINGTON. (Conn.) August 5.
We observed last week, that there were several citizens of this town compelled to serve on board of the British navy; since then a letter has been received from Thomas Wood, a young man born in this village, dated at Monte Video, on board of "his majesty's ship Raisonable of 64 guns." —This young man has been for about two years in the service of the British, and all his exertions, with those of his friends, have been exerted in vain to procure his release; he writes that he was in the engagement off Trafalgar; was at the capture of the Cape of Good Hope, of Buenos Ayres, and of Monte Video, and is still kept to assist in fighting the battles of tyrants and kidnappers against his will.
NEW-YORK, August 14.
Extract of a letter from Bennington, Vermont, dated July 16, 1807. "The late disturbance of the British makes considerable noise in this quarter; all parties unite. They feel much alarmed in Canada, and expect a war. A gentleman of this vicinity, writes from Quebec to his clerk, that several British frigates had arrived at St. Lawrence, as is supposed to defend the province, and that they are now upon the alert in Montreal beating up for regular troops. He mentions his apprehensions that before he can bring his business to a close in Quebec, the gates of that city will be shut against Americans."
PHILADELPHIA, August 14.
We extract the following article from a London paper of the 21st June:—"Captain Love's letter, upon which we animadvert last week, as was reasonably to be expected, excited a very strong sensation in America. It was sent express to the President, and some strong measures it is supposed will be resorted to by the government on the occasion. The promptitude of this country in protesting against captain Love's conduct, will, it is hoped, evince to the Americans the sense of the nation upon this man's puerile folly and contumelious impudence."
Private letters from Liverpool, of so late a date as June 24th, are silent on the subject of a rupture between the United States and Great Britain; and, far from expressing any apprehensions of such an event, they state that the shipments of the present season to this country, would be quite as great as heretofore.
Late letters from the Havanna mention, that British merchandise, which had been detained at the Custom-house, in conformity to a late order, had on consideration that the expenses of government could not be deferred, unless the revenue was continued, been released, and intimation given, that they would hereafter be admitted to entry.
It is stated in a Pittsburg paper, that the British merchants at Michilimackinac refuse purchasing any articles of country produce from the Americans, and are preparing to remove their effects from our territory. It is further stated, that the difficulties with the Indians on that frontier are such as to render it unsafe to travel from Chicago to Detroit by land.
Richmond, August 22.
TRIAL OF Aaron Burr.
Continuation of the sketch of Mr. Hay's Speech in opening the case to the Jury. Mr. Hay, after having sufficiently commented upon the law, proceeded to give a summary of the evidence, intended to be introduced in support of the prosecution. He stated that it was incumbent on the counsel for the United States, first, to prove a treasonable design, and, secondly, an assemblage of men with intention to carry that design into effect. The design of the prisoner was to take possession of New Orleans; to detach the Western people from the Eastern; and to carry on a warlike expedition against the Spanish territories. It was not to be expected that a man who had formed such a gigantic scheme of conquest and usurpa-
tion would have disclosed it to many. It was rational to suppose that he would communicate it only to the few whom he thought he could trust. Fortunately, some of them have revealed his propos.
He travelled all over the Western country, and finally, to New Orleans. Wherever he went he spoke against the government of the U. S. To the people of the East he accused it of want of character, and energy; and said that the men of property were displeased with a state of things in which they had no privileges superior to those enjoyed by other persons.
To the people of the West, his language was in some respects different. He told them of their being in a state of colonial subjection to the Atlantic states; that they were taxed not for their own benefit, but that of the people to the East; that a separation from the union was necessary, and would take place in less than two years. "I thank God," said Mr. Hay, "this prediction has not been fulfilled, and our posterity to the latest generations will have cause to say the same." Further to sow divisions and excite the people of the Western country to a separation, writings were prepared, and inserted in the newspapers, by one intimately connected with the prisoner; in which the people were expressly exhorted to disunion. To accomplish this plan, in the summer and fall of 1806, men were enlisted; boats of a peculiar construction built; arms, ammunition, and large quantities of provisions purchased; as if they meant to announce boldly to the world their military intentions. Troops were assembled at Blennerhasset's Island. Aaron Burr was indeed not present; but, according to the opinion of the Supreme Court of the U. S. in the case of Bollman and Swartwout, his presence was not necessary to constitute him guilty of treason. He had been there, however, and his participation and co-operation would be fully proved.
They moved down the river to the mouth of Cumberland, where they joined Aaron Burr, and amounted to about one hundred men. They proceeded to Bayou Pierre in the vicinity of Natchez. There Burr first learnt that all his schemes were frustrated by the Commander in Chief of the American Army; that General Wilkinson had communicated his treasonous letter to the President. In the neighborhood of that place he complained bitterly to a witness (who will be introduced) of the defeat of his plans by Wilkinson. He afterwards entered into capitulated with Coatless Made , the Secretary of the Mississippi territory; stood what was called a trial, and, as it has been alleged, violated his recognizance and fled. He was afterwards arrested by Maj. Perkins and Lieut. Gaines, and escorted to the City of Richmond.
The presence of settling the Washita lands was a mere cover to the real designs of the prisoner. Concerning them the utmost mystery was observed. His language varied according to the ideas which he entertained of the character to whom he addressed it. To a few only the real design was developed; but all were told there was a great design which led to wealth and honor; and it was promised to be developed when they should arrive at the mouth of Cumberland River. There, some men of honest intentions who had been deluded into the enterprize wished to know the real design. They were informed that it was not proper to explain it then. Thus they were toiled on, farther and farther down the river, until they were left to get home as they could.
Chimerical as this project appears, nothing was wanting, said Mr. Hay, but the co-operation of Gen. Wilkinson and of the army of the United States, to ensure its success. Civil war would have been in the west, and our coasts attacked in the east by an enemy encouraged by knowing that we were a divided people. From this calamity we were saved by the integrity and patriotism of the commander in chief. Yet, for this, he has been as much abused as if he had been concerned in the conspiracy!
Mr. Hay concluded with an animated exhortation to the jury to act with firmness. He observed that the prisoner had been Vice-President of the United States, and was a man possessed of great talents and energies; but, if he is guilty, surely these circumstances ought to aggravate the offence. In England, a distinction was made between Lord George Gordon, who excited the dreadful tumults in London, in the year 1781, and his poor deluded associates. He escaped the punishment due to his crimes, while it was inflicted on many of them without mercy; but here, said Mr. Hay, in this land of liberty, equality and justice, I trust that you will decide against Aaron Burr, if he be guilty, as soon as against the meanest individual in the community.
LATEST PROCEEDINGS IN THE TRIAL.
TUESDAY, AUG. 18.
Col. Edward Carrington foreman of the Jury, presented a written statement from them; in which they mentioned certain points relative to their own accommodation. They wished to be permitted to occupy in the evening, two rooms in the Capitol, to go together to the Swan Tavern to dine, attended by an officer of the court, to receive letters, and transact indispensable business. The court decided that they might enjoy the indulgencies they requested; (it being understood that, if they received any letters containing matters relative to the trial, they were to communicate them to the court;) and moreover authorised them to walk out together in separate parties, provided an officer should be with them.
After General Eaton was examined, (as mentioned in the last Argus,) Commodore Truxtun was sworn, and delivered his testimony with that evident candor, impartiality and accuracy which were to have been expected from his excellent character.
Peter Taylor (Blennerhasset's gardener) was next examined, and gave a minute and circumstantial narrative of transactions tending to show a connexion between Col. Burr and Blennerhasset; to explain the designs of them both; and to prove the assemblage of men on Blennerhasset's Island.
On mature consideration, we have thought it best not to publish the substance of the testimony of these witnesses, and of others introduced in the course of this trial, until
the decision shall have taken place. We conceive it would not be improper to communicate to the public the identical words of the witnesses, if they could be inserted in the Argus, so as to enable us to keep pace with the proceedings; but, as this is impossible, we must abstain altogether from inserting the evidence; since, in so important and difficult a case as that of Aaron Burr, concerning which so many party spirit is felt, we might be accused of stating the substance of the evidence incorrectly, and would be liable to the most injurious imputations, if any inaccuracies should accidentally occur in our statements. In consequence of a proposal made by the foreman of the jury on their behalf, it was determined that the sessions of the court should be hereafter from 9 o'clock in the morning to four in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY, August 19.
Gen. John Morgan of the county of Washington, in the state of Pennsylvania,—his venerable father Col. George Morgan, and Mr. Thomas Morgan his brother, were examined, for the purpose of proving circumstances relative to the treasonable intentions of which Aaron Burr is accused. The manner in which the testimony of these three respectable gentlemen was delivered, was highly honorable to themselves, and satisfactory to the court and jury.
The next witness introduced, was Jacob Albright, whose place of residence is in the state of Ohio, about one mile from Blennerhasset's. His evidence was long, and detailed a variety of circumstances concerning the assemblage of men on the island and their departure down the river. On the same subject William Love (who had acted as a servant of Blennerhasset) was also examined. He was followed by Mr. Dudley Woodbridge, who had been Blennerhasset's partner in trade, and had kept a store on their joint account at Marietta. His testimony related partly to the same point; and was also intended to show the connexion between Burr and Blennerhasset, the purchase of boats for the expedition, and some other circumstances. The court adjourned at 4 o'clock, P. M.
THURSDAY, August 20.
Simon Poole, Maurice D. Belknap, and Edmund B. Dana, all of whom reside in the state of Ohio in the neighborhood of Blennerhasset's Island were examined as to the assemblage of men at that place.
From all the evidence hitherto introduced it having appeared that Col. Burr was not on the island at the time when the overt act of treason was charged to have been there committed; and it being acknowledged on the part of the U. S. that he was not present; Col. Burr and his counsel objected to the admissibility of any farther evidence; on the ground that the proof of any connexion between him and the men assembled on the island, or of his having contrived, or procured them to assemble, would not be sufficient, (even on a supposition that they were guilty of treason) to convict him of an overt act of treason in levying war against the U. States.
This objection gave rise to a most important debate, on the event of which the ultimate fate of the trial in a great degree depends.
It was opened by Mr. Wickham, in a learned, ingenious and elaborate speech, which lasted fully five hours, and consumed the rest of the time allowed to the session of the court.
FRIDAY, August 21.
Mr. Wickham continued his argument, (which was not finished yesterday,) and concluded about twelve o'clock; the session of the court having commenced at ten.
The points of law contended for by him, in the course of his long and interesting discourse, were generally, that treason in levying war against the United States cannot be committed without the employment of actual force ; that, under the definition of treason in the constitution of the United States, accessories (who would be so denominated in cases of felony) are not to be considered as principals in cases of treason; that no person can be charged with treason in levying war against the United States, upon the ground of his counselling or procuring the overt act of treason, or being accessory thereto, either before, or after the fact; and that a person accused of accessory or derivative treason cannot be tried and convicted without producing a record of the conviction of the principal agent in the overt act.
He also entered into an examination of the evidence, so far as it had been introduced; and endeavored to show that no act of levying war against the U. States was proved to have been committed at Blennerhasset's Island.
The counsel for the United States objected to his arguing on this part of the enquiry, since the jury alone, and not the court, were to judge of the weight of the evidence; but the court declared that, whether the argument was correct or incorrect, they were compelled by their duty to hear it.
After Mr. Wickham had finished, two witnesses were introduced on the part of the U. States, (Israel Miller and Purley Howe,) for the purpose of completing the evidence relative to the assemblage of men on Blennerhasset's Island.
Mr. Randolph then continued the debate on the part of Col. Burr, until nearly 5 o'clock.
Mr. Hay then moved the court to allow the counsel for the United States, one until Monday next, to enable them to make the necessary preparations to answer the great variety of arguments which had been adduced.
On this motion a desultory conversation took place, in which a number of curious and some ludicrous remarks were made. The court at length decided in favor of the motion. The argument, therefore, will be resumed on Monday. The court is to sit again on this day (Saturday) at twelve o'clock, for the purpose of arraigning Mr. Blennerhasset.
For the letter of the Secretary at War and other articles, and some new advertisements, see 4th page.
The following error occurred in a part of our impression this day:—2d column, 1st page, instead of "3d regiment of Artillery," read "3d regiment of Cavalry."

CIRCULAR. WAR DEPARTMENT, August 3, 1807. His Excellency the Governor of the state of Maryland. SIR, I am directed by the President of the United States to urge on the governors of the respective states, the importance of encouraging, by all means they possess, such volunteer associations as are contemplated and authorized by the act of Congress passed the 24th February last, and when organized to be received as a part of the quota of militia recently required to be held in readiness at the shortest notice.
The present situation of our country calls loudly for the patriotic exertions of its citizens, in the prompt adoption of such measures as will most effectually enable us to meet the result of a late event, which appears to menace its peace; under such circumstances it must be presumed that with due encouragement, the whole number of volunteers contemplated by the above mentioned act, may be induced to tender their services to their country; and your excellency will readily perceive the importance of such a body of men, at the actual commencement of war, whose tour of service will afford ample time for raising and organizing a regular force for taking the field, in place of such of them as may not be inclined to become a part of the regular army.
As it must be highly probable, that such volunteer corps, will be composed of our most active, intelligent patriotic and spirited young citizens; they will undoubtedly, in the event of a war, stand on high ground as candidates for offices in the regular army; whenever such an army shall be considered necessary. And from the well known military ardor which pervades all parts of our country, there can be no doubt of the readiness of a sufficient number of our spirited citizens to offer their services to their country at the present time.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your excellency's obdt servt, (Signed) H. DEARBORN.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT. We have no correct information to enable us to determine the strength of parties in the new parliament of England; there has been a warm contest, but we cannot doubt the success of the ministry. The question was made a religious one, and of course created great animosities—in Ireland great use had been made of the Catholic influence, in favor of the late ministry; and in Scotland, equal pains were taken to secure for them the aid of the dissenters. The following is one of the curious electioneering bills circulated, in favor of the late ministry; it professes to place the grossness of the pretext for a change of ministry in a true light. It is very evident that the new ministry is in possession of the powerful engine, the established church, and will make it subservient to their purposes, by creating alarms of the encroachments of Catholics and dissenters. This address was probably written by Lord Howick (Mr. Grey.)
"TO ALL GOOD PROTESTANTS." "A correct and candid exposition of certain gross misrepresentations now spread abroad for the worst of purposes, will be found in the following address, which has lately appeared under the above title, and produced the best effects in London: "They say the late ministers were friends to Irish Papists, and enemies of Protestants. "Mark how a plain tale Shall put them down." "The Irish Catholics have now for thirteen years had a right to be ensigns, lieutenants, captains, colonels, and generals in the army. "The Irish Protestant dissenters have for thirty years had a right to hold any office, civil or military. "The English Catholics can by law be neither ensigns, captains, colonels or generals, in the army. "The English Protestant dissenters, and Scots Presbyterians, cannot by law hold any office, civil or military. "Now what did Lord Howick propose?—He proposed a law to give English Roman Catholics what Mr. Pitt in 1793 had given Irish Roman Catholics; and since Lord North had long given that and much more to Irish Protestant dissenters, he insisted upon giving English Protestant dissenters and Scots Presbyterians what Mr. Pitt gave Irish Papists. "But Mr. Pitt's law of 1793 did not mention Protestant dissenters. Lord Howick was told, he must make his English law the same as Mr. Pitt's Irish law, and no more, and then it would not be opposed. "But no, said Lord Howick, I will not make my law the same as the Irish law of 1793, because I must do for English Protestant dissenters and for Scotch Presbyterians as much as I can do for English Roman Catholics. If, instead of this, Lord Howick had agreed to do all this for Roman Catholics, but to leave our Protestant dissenting brethren, including Scots Presbyterians, in the lurch, he would have carried his bill, and have been at this moment secretary of state: but he disdained it; and because they would have nothing done in favor of Protestant dissenters, and Scots Presbyterians, he did not choose to do what he might have done for the Roman Catholics. "Yes, Gentlemen, this is the fact—these politicians, these Percivals, Canning, and Castlereagh, who call Whigs Papists, they would have granted what was asked for the Papists, but they would do nothing, absolutely nothing, for our Protestant brethren:—And those whom they call Papists, that is, the Whigs, dropped their bill, and were ultimately turned out, because, though they wished the Catholics well, they would not do more for Catholics than for their Protestant brethren. "Will Mr. Percival say, that the English dissenters and Scots Presbyterians are not Protestants? If they are, who preferred the Papists to the Protestants? Not those who, though they wanted to admit the Catholics into the army, would not
do it unless all Protestants were admitted also; but those who would have admitted Protestants, but would persist in excluding Papists. These are the ministers who now govern us. Such is Lord Castlereagh, who told the Papists not to look to any one but him and his friends. Such is Mr. Percival, who says, in his speech upon the residence of the clergy, "that a Protestant dissenting minister does more mischief in a month than a parson can cure in nine."
MILITARY FORCE. —The militia of the states and territories of the United States, arranged in the order of their relative strength, agreeably to the late returns made to the Secretary at war.   1 Pennsylvania, 94,221  2 New-York, 74,494  3 Virginia, 69,762  4 Massachusetts, 62,556  5 North Carolina, 44,256  6 South Carolina, 32,642  7 Kentucky, 32,235  8 New-Jersey, 30,835  9 New Hampshire, 22,786  10 Connecticut, 20,184  11 Georgia, 18,653  12 Vermont, 16,436  13 Tennessee, 16,102  14 Ohio, 15,137  15 Rhode Island, 5,245  16 Mississippi Territory, 2,159  17 Indiana Territory, 2,831  18 District of Columbia, 1,910  19 Orleans Territory, First District, 1,447  20 Michigan Territory, 1,018  Total, 563,249   No returns from Maryland or Delaware.
PROPHECIES. A new edition of a very old book has just been published at Paris; it is entitled, Everlasting Prophecies, from the year 1521 to the end of the world. The academy of sciences, at Paris, is said to have transmitted this little work of 54 pages to the minister Louvois; and what is still more, to have found it invariably correct for the last 140 years. Of the year 1806, it is said—Let people procure a supply of oats and commodities, for at the end of August commences a great war, which extends to many regions. The people suffer death and great calamities. In 1807, a great quantity of snow will fall in the beginning of February—many inundations. The most important prophecy relates to the year 1811—It will be difficult to preserve the cattle through the severity of winter; from that year a peace of a whole century will be enjoyed by Christendom: bread, wine and cloathing will then be cheap.
SECOND VOL. REVISED CODE. GENTLEMEN who have been so good as to receive subscriptions to the SECOND VOLUME of the REVISED CODE OF VIRGINIA LAWS, now in the press, are respectfully requested to return the subscription-papers to the publisher by the first of November next; on which day, the subscription, at the present price, will be closed. August 20th, 1807.
JOHN ALCOCK INFORMS he has just received in addition to his former stock, a general assortment of Hardware and Cutlery, amongst which are the following articles:—Cross Cut and Mill Saws, London Springs, Cast-iron and Hand Saws, Pannel Saws, Dovetail Sash, Compass and Tenon Saws, Bow Saws with and without frames, Brass and Iron Chamber-door Locks, Brass and Iron Deck, Bookcase, Drawer and Chest Locks, Spring Latches, Japan'd and Polished Iron Thumb Hatches, Brass Butts, Cast Iron do. Iron Hinges, Cast-iron and Common Plane Irons, Brass Mounted Squares and Bevels, Brass Mounting for Cabinet Furniture, Curtain Rods and Rings, Brass Escutcheon Pins, Brass Nails, Brass Dividers, Candle Stand Ketches, Bell Cranks, Brass and Iron Candlesticks, Bellmetal Kettles and Spice Mortars, Brass Cocks and Horse Preams, Brass Infelds with Instruments, Hooks and Eyes, Gun Screws, Spectacles and Spectacle Cases, Spring Lancets, Knives and Forks, Ivory Handle Tables and Deserts, Casters, Table Bells, Table and Tea Spoons, Screw Drivers, Bed Screws, Carpenter's Hammers and Pinchers, Shoe Pinchers and Knives, Shingling Hatchets, Brick and Plastering Trowels, Drawing Knives, Cooper's Axes, large assortment of Files and Rasps, Gimblets assorted, Hones and Oil Stones, Razors and Razor Cases, Watch Seals, Keys and Chains, Steel Knitting Pins, Screwplates different sizes, Brace and Bits, Combs, Ivory, horn, and iron, with and without Cases, Hames unplated, Do. Plated Hooks and Eyes, Do. Plated all over, Plated Bridle Bits assorted, Plated Moulding, Silver Mounted Whips, Plated Curbs, a few elegant Fowling Pieces, Powder Horns, Powder Flasks, Japan'd Copper and Horn Shot Belts, Cut and Wrought Nails, Wrought Brads of all sizes, 2 dy 3 dy. and 4 dy Nails, Saddler's Tacks of all sizes. Also a large quantity of well assorted Bar Iron, & Steel of different qualities, Wire Meal, Wheat, and Lime Sieves. Any of the above articles will be sold at the most reduced prices. N.B. I still continue my Cabinet Manufactory in the same House adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where I have on hand a large quantity of elegant and well made Furniture. Any person wishing to purchase, I will thank them to call, and I flatter myself they will have no reason to find fault of the prices nor quality, for I warrant my work to be of good materials and well executed, and I hope from my knowledge and assiduity to business, to gain a public patronage. Also keeps on hand best quality Windsor Chairs. All of the above goods will be sold low. Richmond, August 16th 1807.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of the late Thomas Comer, dec. are requested to come forward with the same legally authenticated by the first of September next, as a division of that estate will then be made among the Legatees, and no claim will be received after that day. Archer Comer, Admr. with the will annexed. Halifax, 6th August, 1807.
In King William County Court, July 27th, 1807. Christopher Tompkins, Complainant, vs. Thos. Reeves & John Temple, defts. THE defendant Thomas Reeves, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the Complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Reeves, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the Complainant; 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 Court house of this county. And it is further ordered that the defendant Temple do not pay, convey away, or secrete any debts by him owing to the other defendant, Thomas Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy Teste, Robert Pollard, C. C.
FOR RENT, and possession given on the first day of October, three large and convenient Rooms, fronting the street, in the upper part of the house at present occupied by Capt. B. Page, Esq. These rooms are well calculated for offices and may be had on reasonable terms. Also the cellar under the store of J. W. Dennis, & Co. which has lately been fitted up as a store and is rendered more comfortable than usual, there being a good plank floor. For terms apply to Benjamin, Dennis. Richmond, August 30th, 1807.
Sales at Auction. WILL BE SOLD, on Wednesday the 25th of August, at 5 o'clock P. M. that valuable Tract of Wood Land, Lying on the Williamsburg road in the county of Henrico, about three miles from the city of Richmond, near the plantation of Alexander George, Esq. which was formerly owned by George Nicholson of said county deceased, containing two hundred and fifty acres.—Also a number of Lots or Parcels of Ground, Situate at Rocketts, in the city of Richmond, and distinguished by numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, in the plot which are not less valuable than inviting in situation.—Also, one Share in the James River Canal Company. The above specified estate is the same which was devised to William Nicholson, by the last will and testament of George Nicholson, deceased, and will be sold without reserve at Rocketts, on part of the above described premises. Terms of sale, 1/3 cash, the balance payable at 60 and 90 days, for approved endorsed negotiable notes at the Bank of Virginia. Prosser & Moncure, V. M. Richmond, 13th August, 1807.
LAND FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by James Meriwether, dec. to secure the payment of a sum of money due to John Poindexter, will be sold on the nineteenth day of September next, at Louisa courthouse, to the highest bidder, for ready money, a Tract of Land Lying in the county of Louisa on the waters of Deep creek, adjoining the lands of Col. Thomas Meriwether (near Harwood Goodwin, and others, containing four hundred acres the same more or less. David Bullock, Trustee. August 14th, 1807.
To be Rented, THE PLANTATION CALLED RALEIGH, On which the late Thomas Pleasants lived, at present occupied by William Danbridge, Esq. The terms may be known on application to the subscriber in Powhatan county. SAM: PLEASANTS, For the benefit Of the Legatees of TH: PLEASANTS, dec. August 18, 1807.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, &c. TAKEN up by Dickerson Jennings, 15th June, 1807, a SORREL MARE, with a blaze face, the left hind leg about half way up white, and the left fore foot has a little white on one side of it; she is about four feet five or six inches high, appraised to twelve pounds ten shillings. Copy. THOMAS READ, C. C.
TO BE RENTED, A HOUSE in Manchester, now in the possession of Edward Johnston. For terms, enquire of him on the premises. 26th July, 1807.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the estate of Reuben Clapton, dec. in Cumberland county, January 29th, 1807, A Negro Man, By the name of HARRY, between five and six feet high, 26 or 25 years of age, his complexion darker than otherwise, has large full eyes, his two fore teeth grow wide apart, and has a large flat nose—I believe he has a scar on his left arm when he lived in Henrico—His cloathing I expect he has changed, which would be useless to mention. I expect he is in Richmond or in the lower end of Henrico, where he also was raised, as he formerly belonged to the estate of John Hales, dec.—he has a wife in Prince Edward county, at Jesse Michaux's quarter, where it is likely he also may be harbored.—Any person that will apprehend the said Negro, or confine him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward for the same. WILLIAM CLOPTON. Cumberland county, August 14, 1807.
C. Parlaser & John M'Conachy, CARVERS & GILDERS, In the second Tenement of Col. Mayo's new building on the Main-street. Beg leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Richmond, that they have on hand, an elegant assortment of Looking Glasses, Pictures, Prints, Barometers, Thermometers, Microscopes, Telescopes, Silver and Tortoise Shell Spectacles, and all other articles in their line.—Windows and Bed Cornices done on the most reasonable terms.
PROFILES Out by John M'Conachy, and painted by L. Remouit, who also takes Likenesses in Miniature. Price of cutting the profiles, 25 cents; for painting them 3 dollars, and of miniatures 16 dollars. N.B. No likeness, no pay.—Specimens of the manner of cuttings, shading the hair, painting, &c. may be seen at the said store. Richmond, July 30, 1807.
Encouragement of Literature. BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery, FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. MARY'S COLLEGE, FOR BALTIMORE.   1 Prize of Dollars. Dollars.  1 do 30,000  2 do 10,000 15,000  2 do 5,000 20,000  5 do 1,000 10,000  10 do 500 5,000  20 do 200 4,000  100 do 100 10,000  150 do 50 7,500  7000 do 12 84,000  7291 Prizes, 190,500  Stationary Premiums 24,500  14209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000  $1500 Tickets, at 10 Dollars each, 215,000   Arrangement of Stationary Premiums, Viz. 1st drawn Blank, Dollars 500 1st ditto after 2,000 are drawn, 1000 1st do after 4,000, 1000 1st do after 6,000, 1500 1st do after 8,000, 1500 1st do after 10,000, 1500 1st do after 12,000, 1500 1st do after 14,000, 1500 1st do after 16,000, 1500 1st do after 18,000, 1500 1st do after 20,000, 1500 Last drawn Blank, 10,000 Dollars 24,500 15 per cent. on 215,000 Dollars, is 32,250 Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000 Expenses of the Lottery, 2,250 32,250
THE prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature, the peculiar favor which ST. MARY'S COLLEGE has enjoyed, and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorize it. The Managers have given bond to the State in the penalty of sixty thousand Dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. thirty days after the Drawing is finished.—Prizes not demanded within a twelve-month from the completion of the Drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. TICKETS to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorized by them.
WILLIAM DU BOURG, JOHN TESSIER, LUKE TIERNAN, ROBERT WALSH, WILLIAM LORMAN, ALEXANDER MCKIN, HENRY WILSON, SAMUEL STERRETT, JAMES M'HENRY, SAMUEL HOLLINGSWORTH, LEWIS DU BOURG, PHILIP LAURENSON, TICKETS in the above Lottery for Sale by GALLICO, RICHARD & Co. wtf
By virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery holden in Richmond, the subscribers will expose to sale on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 30th day of July next, the residue of a TRACT OF LAND, lying in Pittsylvania, on Banister river, estimated to contain 1717 acres more or less, whereon the widow of John Markham and others now reside, or as much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £871 3 5, with interest from the 10th day of June, 1806, on £405 13 6, part thereof until payment, and interest on £400, also part thereof during the same period, the expenses of the sale and the costs of suit. ISAAC COLES, THOS. WOOLDRIDGE, SEN. EDWARD FRIEND, ALLEN WHITWORTH. June 25, 1807.
The sale of the above property is postponed until Tuesday the first day of September next, when it will certainly take place. ISAAC COLES, THOS. WOOLDRIDGE, SEN. EDWARD FRIEND, ALLEN WHITWORTH. July 31, 1807.
A Bright Sorrel MARE, five or six years old, four feet 10 or 11 inches high, a star on her forehead, left fore foot and right hind foot white; valued the 23d day of May, 1807, to eighty dollars, taken up by William Taylor, Cumberland county, at the mouth of Little Guinea. Newton Ford, Nolon Goodman, John Brown. A Copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, D. C. August 14, 1807.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, (on the night of the 28th of July last,) living in Cumberland County, about eight miles from Cartersville and about one mile from James River, Two Negroes, A Woman about twenty seven years old, named GIL, of a yellowish complexion and of a common size. The Boy about nine years old, named ISAAC, of a very black complexion, has a scar over his right eye, and an impediment in his speech. I will give ten dollars reward, to any person who will deliver the said Negroes to me or secure them so that I get them again. JESSE WOODSON. Aug. 5, 1807.
ALL those having claims against the estate of Dudley Brooke, dec. late of Charlotte county, Virginia, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated, in order for settlement—those indebted to the said estate are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, as no indulgence will be given. JOHN BROOKE, Ex'or. Campbell county, Virginia, near Brooke Neal on Staunton River. July 20, 1807.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this office. Aug. 15.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, holden at the Capitol in Richmond, May 2d, 1807. Mary Vaughan, adm'x. with the will annexed of James Vaughan, pltf. Against Polly Mitchell and Obedience Mitchell, by John Mitchell, now assigned their guardian, and Daniel Robertson, an infant, by John Robertson, now assigned his guardian, Joseph Brown and Sally his wife, formerly Sally Robertson, defts. And Thomas Aniore, John Foster and Jacob Roberts, Against The Same, defts. THE defendants, John Robertson, Joseph Brown and Sally his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by her counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; 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 capitol in the said city. A copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, JUNE COURT, 1807. John Guerrant, Plaintiff. Against John Hamilton and Hill Winfrey, Defendants. ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Hamilton, is without the jurisdiction of this court in parts unknown: It is ordered and decreed, That unless he shall appear here on or before the first day of August term next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, D. C.
At a Court held for Prince Edward County, April the 21st, 1807. John Watts and Thomas T. Scott, Ex'rs, of William Watts, dec. Complainants. Against Jesse Hamlett, and Betsy his wife, late Betsy Clarke, and Susanna Clarke, Heirs of John Clarke, deceased, Mason G. Harper, Mason G. Clarke, and Lucy G. his wife, late Lucy G. Harper, Joel B. Harper, and Elizabeth E. Harper, Heirs of James Harper deceased, Defendants. THIS day came the complainants by their counsel, and the attachment for answer awarded them against the defendant Jesse Hamlett, being returned executed, and the said defendant Jesse Hamlett, still failing to appear and answer the complainants' bill. It is decreed and ordered, that the complainants' bill be taken for confessed as to the said defendant Jesse Hamlett, and the court will proceed at a future day, to decree the matters thereof, unless the said defendant Jesse Hamlett, shall on or before the first day of the next court after being served with a copy of this order, show cause to the contrary. On the motion of the complainants, a new subpoena in chancery is awarded them against Thomas Clarke, as guardian of the defendant Susanna Clarke: and the defendants Mason G. Harper, Mason G. Clarke, and Lucy G. his wife, late Lucy G. Harper, Joel B. Harper, and Elizabeth E. Harper, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to an act of the General Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Mason G. Harper, Mason G. Clarke, and Lucy G. his wife, late Lucy G. Harper, Joel B. Harper, and Elizabeth E. Harper, do appear here on the first day of July court next, and answer the complainants' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the court house of this county. A Copy, Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
PUBLISHED BY SUBSCRIPTION, DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA, OR Universal Dictionary of Arts & Sciences IN TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTO. CONDITIONS. THE work will be printed in large quarto, with new types, cast for the purpose, on a superfine wove paper, each volume will contain from eight hundred to a thousand pages. A half volume, in boards, will be published regularly every two months, PRICE THREE DOLLARS, PAYABLE ON DELIVERY. Between six and seven hundred plates, engraved in a superior style of elegance, will be comprised in the course of the publication, by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary. * To Subscribers. The eight first half volumes are ready for delivery at the Book-Store of Samuel Plessys, jun. Richmond. March 18.
BOOKS JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE: McNevin's and Emmet's Pieces of Irish History Earl's Reports, vol. 7th. Admiralty Decisions in the District Court of Pennsylvania, 2 vols. Novice of St. Dominick, a Novel by Miss Owen-son, author of the Wild Irish Girl, &c. Foulblanche on Equity McNaly's Evidence. Wilson's Reports. Peake's Evidence Espresso's Reports. Mitford's Pleadings. Pleadings Assistant. Dallas's Reports. 8th No. Rees's New Cyclopaedia, Marmonet's Memoirs. Life of Frederick the Great Charles J. Fox. William Pitt. Aug. 15.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1807.
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Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more de- liberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES , prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by HANNAN LEE , no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Print- ing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Mother, and of other distinguished and respectable charac- ters. The following cases, of more recent occur- rence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick- layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 23, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to with- hold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm- Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symp- toms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times, must have exceeded forty feet. The almost in- credible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a dif- ferent kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Ma- lignant Fevers recommended.
Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approach- ing Consumptions.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, esq. attorney ge- neral of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medi- cine necessary. I have myself found it an excel- lent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recom- mend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S
Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the vari- ous complaints which result from dissipated plea- sures—juvenile indiscretions—repeated climac- teric to the constitution—the immo- derate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any o- ther destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine
German Corn Plaster,
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily remov- ing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable through- out Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repel- lent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of un- paralleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind— particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory red- ness, scurfs, tatters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the com- plexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—ne- ver failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of acci- dent, speedily removing inflammation, defluc- tions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fe- vers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of light.
Tooth-Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe in- stances.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermit- tant Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medi- cine has proved ineffectual: nor one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and num- bers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most per- fect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady, The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years: many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imita- tions of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have been introduced on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast defending to the tomb of the Capulet," while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well-earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dan- gerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the fig- ure of Richard Lee's (to counterfeit which is fe- lony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
Lee's Infallible Ague Drops.
Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Lo- zier, grocer, corner of Hudson and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fe- ver, and in so violent a degree, as for the hot se- roxym to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsion fits. A variety of medicines, recom- mended by sympathising neighbors, were adminis- tered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three do- ses only were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearl-street, was severely afflicted with an intermittent; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Tole, who had suffered much from an obstinate intermittent upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommen- dation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by M. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obstinate intermittent. A small portion com- pletely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific.)—Four persons of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance was by the remaining part of this single phial, cured of the prevailing mala- dy.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the assertion of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has ne- ver failed effecting a cure, and may without ef- frontery be termed INFALLIBLE.
Prepared and sold by Hannan Lee, No. 56, Maiden-lane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Prin- ting office, Richmond. Oct. 4.
Just received at S. Pleasants' Book Store,
Vol. 1. McCulloch's Selected Mu- sic, containing 16 Nos. price 4 dolls. (12 1-2 cents per sheet.)
Memoirs of Marmontel, written by himself; containing his literary and political life, and Anecdotes of the principal characters of the eighteenth century. 2 vols. price 2 dolls.
Marshall's Life of Gen. Washing- ton, 5 vols. price 17 dolls.
Cranch's Federal Reports, 2 vols. 5 dolls.
Life of Charles J. Fox, by Wal- pole, 1 doll.
Gazette Publications, by H. H. Brackenridge, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, 1 doll. 25 cents.
Casey's New and improved edition of Ferguson's Lectures, 6 dolls.
The Wild Irish Girl, a National Tale—a new novel of great celebrity, 1 doll. 25 cents.
Coxe's New American Dispensa- tory, 4 dolls.
Bordley's Husbandry, Ossian's Po- ems, Village Sermons, &c. &c.
ALSO A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF CAREY'S FAMILY BIBLES, From four to twelve dolls. each
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW CO- PIES OF
A COLLECTION OF THE SEVERAL
Acts of Assembly
CONCERNING THE
Penitentiary.
TOGETHER WITH THE
Rules & Regulations
Which have been adopted for the Internal Government of that Institution.
Valuable Family Medicines.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and for SALE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, by SA- MUEL PLEASANTS, JR. Richmond, a large sup- ply of the following very valuable Medicines, viz:
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops,
Superior to any other medicine ever before in- vented, for all complaints of the Lungs, and has been known frequently to effect a cure after all other medicines have failed. It is to be hoped that all those who are laboring under Consump- tion and other diseases of the Lungs, will resort to this valuable medicine for relief.—Price 75 cents a bottle.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomach- Bitters,
Which have proved extremely serviceable for a few years past, in restoring weak and decayed constitutions of almost every description, and for removing all those complicated complaints so common in the spring season. For a common bit- ter to use in families, none can exceed them for pleasantness. To those that these excellent bit- ters are held in high estimation by Physicians of eminence, we need only refer the following ex- tract of a letter from Dr. John Willcox a respect- able Physician, and postmaster at the city of Vergennes.
Vergennes, October 23d, 1804.
SIR, I have been one of those who never put much faith in patent medicine until of late, but must acknowledge from actual experience, that I have received more benefit from Dr. Rawson's Bitters, than from all the medicine I ever before took; I have been very unwell with a flow re- mittant fever.
I am, &c. JOHN WILLCOX, M. D.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills,
Which have proved so eminently useful for these 12 years past in all Bilious Complaints, Indiges- tion, Jaundice, Dropsies, Debility, Head Aches, Costiveness, Female Complaints, &c. Their vir- tues are too well known to need comment in an advertisement.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste,
Which whitens and preserves the teeth, gives an agreeable smell to the breath, and cures the four- ry in the teeth and gums; it may be applied at all times without in the least injuring the teeth. The very great and extensive sale this medicine has met with, bespeaks its intrinsic worth.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physic,
A medicine which no family ought to be with- out, as those Pills are useful in every complaint where purgation is necessary; they are certain to o- perate in a short time without occasioning the least pain or griping.—Price only 25 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Celebrated Worm Powders.
The most proper medicine that can be given to children to destroy Worms, & to remove crudities of every kind from the first passages.—Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Rawson's (Genuine) Itch Ointment,
The most certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the Itch, of and now in use. It also cures all kinds of eruptions on the face or skin, is very agreeable in smell, leaves the skin smooth & beautiful, it may be ap- plied at all times with the greatest safety.—Price only 42 cents a box.
Doct. Rawson's much celebrated Worm Powders,
Which have proved very efficacious in dislodg- ing and expelling worms from the bowels of children, they are also a gentle purge, and the most proper physic that can be given to chil- dren to remove crudities of every kind from the first passages—ample directions accompany each package—50 cents.
Binckley's infallible remedy for the Piles,
A certain cure for that disagreeable complaint, 50 cents a box.
Doct. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills,
Good in all Rheumatic complaints.—Price 24 cents.
Very particular directions accompany each of those valuable medicines.
New Publications,
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
EDMUND BURKE on the Sublime and Beautiful; with an introductory dis- course concerning Taste, &c. with a portrait—price $1 25.
GEOGRAPHICAL COMPILATION for the use of schools; being an accurate description of all the Empires, King- doms, Republics and States, in the known world, &c. &c.—The whole ar- ranged in a Catechetical form—compiled from the best American, English and French authors—By D. L. COTTEAU, teacher of Geography, Balti- more—2 vols. price $2 50.
AN EPITOME of the ARTS and SCI- ENCES —being a comprehensive system of the elementary parts of an useful and Polite Education; upon the plan of a sim- ilar work of R. Turner, L. L. D.— augmented and improved, and adapted to the use of schools in the U. States; illustrated by various engravings of sub- jects in Natural History—price $1 00.
LADY'S MONTHLY MUSEUM, from July to Dec. 1806—17th vol.
ADAMS'S PHILOSOPHY, 3 vols.
ADAMS on the GLOBES,
ADAMS'S ASTRONOMY,
DUFFIE'S NATURE DISPLAYED, 2d edition, 2 vols.
ALGERNON SIDNEY on GOVERN- MENT, 2 vols.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
Vol. 4th, Part 2d, or No. 8 of
Rees's New Cyclopaedia,
Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. Aug. 5.
JUST RECEIVED,
From Dr. Church's Dispensary New- York, and for sale at this Printing-Of- fice, a fresh supply of the following
Patent Medicines:
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS,
A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consump- tions.
PATIROSA LOZENGES,
For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c.
CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheuma- tic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c.
ANGUINE ESSENCE, for the head-ache.
VOLATILE TINCTURE, for the tooth-ache.
THE BOTANICAL TEA.
INFALLIBLE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER,
For the cure of corns.
CHURCH'S ANALYPTIC FEMALE PILLS.
SCOTCH OINTMENT,
Cures the most inveterate Itch in four hours with out Mercury.
EYE SALVE, for all disorders of the eyes.
ANTISCORBUITIC TINCTURE,
For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gums.
ESSENCE OF SCURVY-GRASS,
For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy
VERMIFUGE LOZENGES,
For destroying worms in children & grown per- sons.
ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR,
For the cure of all kinds of Fits.
CORDIAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM,
For nervous disorders, debility inward weakness &c. &c.
VEGETABLE LOTION,
For the face & skin, freckles, sun-burns, prick- ly heat, ring worms, tatters, &c. &c.
DR. CHURCH'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS,
For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsy, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cho- lera morbus, gravel, indigestion loss of appe- tite, and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels.
THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS,
For the cure of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c.
HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS.
ESSENCE OF PEPPER MINT.
ALSO,
DR. CHURCH'S TREATISE ON THE VENEREAL.
Containing plain and easy directions for the speedy and effectual cure of that disease in both sexes; whereby any person may cure themselves a small expense—price half a dol- lar.
PROSPECTUS
OF
Lewis & Clark's Tour
TO THE
PACIFIC OCEAN
THROUGH
THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT
OF NORTH AMERICA,
PERFORMED BY ORDER OF THE GOVERN- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. DUR- ING THE YEARS 1804, 1805 & 1806.
This work will be prepared by Captain Meriwether Lewis, and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprised in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least seven hundred pages, the second and third from four to five hundred each, printed on good paper and a fair Pica type. The several volumes in succession will be put to press as early as possible as the avocations of the author will permit him to prepare them for publication.
PART THE FIRST: IN TWO VOLUMES.
VOLUME FIRST.
Will contain a narrative of the voyage, with a description of some of the most remarkable places in those hitherto unknown wilds of Ameri- ca, accompanied by a map of good size, a large chart of the entrance of the Columbia river, em- bracing the adjacent country, coast and harbors, and embellished with views of two beautiful canyons of the Missouri; the plan, on a large scale of the connected falls of that river, as also of those of the falls, narrows, & great rapids of the Columbia, with their several portages. For the information of future voyagers, there will be added in the sequel of this volume, some observa- tions & remarks on the navigation of the Missouri & Columbia rivers, pointing out the precautions which must necessarily be taken, in order to en- sure success, together with an itinerary of the most direct and practicable route across the con- tinent of North America, from the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to the dis- charge of the Columbia into the Pacific Ocean.
VOLUME SECOND
Whatever properly appertains to geography, embracing a description of the rivers, moun- tains, climate, soil and face of the country; a view of the Indian nations distributed over that vast re- gion, showing their traditions, habits, manners, customs, national characters, stature, complex- ions, dress, dwellings, arms, and domestic utensils with many other interesting particulars in rela- tion to them; also observations and reflections on the subjects of civilizing, governing and main- taining a friendly intercourse with those nations. A view of the fur trade of North America, set- ting forth a plan for its extension, and showing the immense advantages which would accrue to the mercantile interests of the United States, by combining the same with a direct trade to the East Indies through the continent of North A- merica. This volume will be embellished with twenty plates illustrative of the dress and gen- eral appearance of such Indian nations as differ materially from each other; of their habitations; their weapons and habiliments used in war; their hunting and fishing apparatus; domestic utensils, &c. In an appendix there will also be given a diary of the weather, kept with great at- tention throughout the whole of the voyage showing also the daily rise and fall of the prin- cipal watercourses which were navigated in the course of the same.
PART THE SECOND: IN ONE VOLUME.
This part of the work will be confined exclu- sively to scientific research, and principally to the
natural history of those hitherto unknown regi- ons. It will contain a full dissertation on such subjects as have fallen within the notice of the author, and which may properly be distributed under the heads of Botany, Mineralogy, and Zoology, together with some strictures on the ori-

The subscribers having purchased the Stock of Dry Goods OF GILLAT & KIRBY, and taken the store lately occupied by them, will carry on the business under the firm of KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR. They will sell low for cash or on a short credit to punctilious customers. JAMES KIRBY. RIVERS DRAKE. EDM: TAYLOR, Jr. May 29.
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th. 1807.
For Sale, and Rent, THE STOCK and TRADE, of a Grocery, consisting of a very complete assortment of Groceries and some Dry Goods. The stock is at present small, and the terms will be made easy to the purchaser; the stand is one of the best in the city, being long established, on the main street, opposite Mr. Wm. Rose, and the court house. It is presumed none will apply but those wishing to purchase. All persons having demands against, or who are indebted to me, will please to apply for settlement at my usual store. I hereby forewarn all persons from receiving any order or crediting any persons on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts contracted by any person on my account from this date. Witness my hand, this 17th July, 1807. WILLIAM FARR.
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired.—HORSES TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants.
FOR SALE, MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Messrs. William & George Skipwith; this land is equal if not superior to any land in Cumberland county, off James river, it contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber of every description. There is on this land a decent dwelling house, and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees of choice fruit. One third of the money will be expected when a title is made, the other two thirds may be divided into two annual payments. Mr. Jeremiah Baker or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser. FRANCIS EPPES. Chesterfield June 3, 1807.
Notice. THE subscriber anxious to close his administration of the estate of James White, deceased, adopts this mode of requesting all persons who have claims against the estate, to make them known without delay; and to inform those who are indebted, that no further indulgence can be extended to them. JESSE HIGGINBOTHAM, Adm'r. Cana, Cumberland, 20th June, 1807.
Notice. Messrs. Robert King and Charles Croughton and Robert King, James Thompson & Thomas Ravenhill, John Edie, Conrad Lamb and William Davidson, Executors of James Short, deceased. TAKE NOTICE, That I shall proceed to take the following depositions at the times and places hereafter mentioned, to be read as evidence in two suits now depending in the Chancery Court for the Richmond District, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendants, to wit: The deposition of Charles Noce and others, on the twenty-ninth day of August, 1807, between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning and sunset of the same, at the dwelling house of John B. Noce in Madison county—And on the thirty-first day of August, 1807, between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning and sunset of the same, at the Tavern in Lynchburg, kept by M. Hoyle, I shall take the deposition of Col. Thomas Clark and others of Campbell county—And on the third day of September, 1807, between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning and sunset of the same, I shall take the deposition of James Echols and others, at his dwelling house in the county of Bedford. ROBERT H. ROSE. July 20th, 1807.
Notice is hereby given, THAT the following negro slaves, to wit, Rachel and her two children named Edmund and George; Charlotte, Judy, Davy, Jancy and Violet, or so many of them as will satisfy the balance due on a deed of trust executed by Benedict Crump to me as trustee, for the benefit of Robert Christian, and transferred to Thomas Clatborne by said Robert Christian; will be SOLD, on the 21st day of September next, at New Kent courthouse for ready money. JONES R. CHRISTIAN, Trustee. August 8th, 1807.
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, at the front door of Triplet T. Estes's tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, on the 7th day of September next, being Albemarle court day, one Traat or Parcel of Land, Containing 722 acres, be the same more or less—adjoining the lands of George Diers, Thomas Garth, sen. &c. and lying on the waters of Ivy Creek; conveyed to me in trust by Robert Drafen, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. and for other purposes, as in said deed mentioned, which was recorded in the district court of Charlottesville, at September term 1805. The balance due said Brown, Rives & Co. under said deed is only one hundred and seventy six pounds, thirteen shillings and ten pence, with interest on the same from the first day of August, 1806, till paid. Being only interested as trustee, will only convey the title in me as such. Fleming Turner, Trustee. Milton, August 8, 1807.
Gloucester Low Grounds. THAT valuable and convenient TRACT OF LAND, containing 348 acres, lying upon Severn River, in the county of Gloucester, and advertised for sale by the subscriber in January last; not having yet been disposed of, notice is hereby given, that the same will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday, the 8th day of September next. The purchaser will take possession the first day of January next, but will be allowed the privilege of reeding about eighty acres, now in corn. Terms made known on the day of sale, and as accommodating as possible. Persons wishing to view the land will apply to Mr. Sterling Sewell, who resides upon the adjoining premises. JOHN B. SEAWELL, Executor of JOHN SEAWELL, Dec. July 22d. 1807.
FOR SALE, At a public auction, on the 15th day of Sept next, that valuable seat known by the name of WHITE HALL, in Goochland county, the residence of Col. John Payne in his lifetime. To enter into a minute description of this seat would be superfluous, as it is supposed no person will purchase without first viewing the premises; suffice it to say it contains 600 acres of GOOD LAND. The dwelling house is spacious and elegant, with a suit of excellent and convenient out buildings, extensive and productive APPLE ORCHARDS, &c. The terms of sale will be one third in two years, the other two thirds in annual payments, next succeeding the first. Bond with personal security will be required for the first payment, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last. At the same time will be SOLD, THE STOCK OF CATTLE, &c. &c. together with sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, on a credit of 12 months; bond and security will be required. SMITH PAYNE, One of the Ex'rs of JOHN PAYNE, Dec. And the only acting Executor of RO: PAYNE, Dec. July 31st, 1807.
N.B. The land will be shown by Mr. George W. Payne who lives contiguous thereto. Messrs. Robert King and Charles Croughton and Robert King, James Thompson and Thomas Ravenhill, John Edie, Conrad Lamb and William Davidson, executors of James Short, deceased.
TAKEN NOTICE, that I shall proceed to take the following depositions, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, to be read as evidence in two suits now depending in the Chancery Court for the Richmond district, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendants, to wit: The deposition of Abner Newman, on the fifth day of September, 1807, between the hours of ten in the morning and sunset of the same day, at the dwelling house of said Newman, in Mecklenburg county, and on the tenth day of September, 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sunset of the same, I shall proceed to take the deposition of John M. Rose, at his dwelling house in Buckingham county. ROBERT H. ROSE. August 4, 1807.
Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that an adjournment of the general meeting of Stockholders has been made to the first Monday in next month; when it is expected the members generally, will attend either in person or by attorney, duly qualified to act for them. JAMES BRANDER, Clk. 3d August, 1807.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to Captain ELISHA LEAKE, dec. are requested to make immediate payment, as longer indulgence cannot be given—And all those who have claims are desired to bring them forward, proven as the law directs, that provision may be made for payment. Benj. & Thos. Watkins, Ex'rs. Goochland, Aug. 1, 1807.
TO RENT, FOR A TERM OF YEARS, OR ONE YEAR, A VALUABLE FARM IN the upper end of Hanover county, and at present in the occupancy of John Hay, Esq. containing 250 acres. There are perhaps few tracts of land that combine more advantages than this. It is well adapted to the cultivation of corn, wheat & tobacco; has a full portion of the first quality meadow land upon it, & lies within 30 miles of the city of Richmond. The uncommon healthiness of the situation, the nature of the soil, the happy proportion of wood, arable and grass lands, together with its vicinity to the best market in the country, all serve to render it worthy the attention of any industrious farmer who may wish to settle himself in this way for life, as it may be obtained for any term of years. The buildings are sufficient for the accommodation of a small family, and for all plantation purposes. The premises will be shown by the present occupant, and the terms made known, upon application to the subscriber residing the county of Orange. DABNEY MINOR. July 10th, 1807.
F. W. Dennis & Co. HAVE received from the Northward, a second supply of SHOES, Well assorted, and of superior quality—ALSO, a few boxes of LEMMONS, of 28 doz. to the box, warranted to be large and sound. Richmond, Aug. 6, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from Reuben Clopton, when living in King William county, in the year 1791, on the first of January, A Negro Man,
By the name of NEPTUNE, who formerly belonged to the estate of John Hales, dec. living then in the lower end of Henrico—he is a tall, portly fellow, stoops in his shoulders, or you may say round shouldered, high forehead, his hair peeked up each side of his forehead, has nose, large white teeth, draws his words when he talks, or rather talks through his nose, and has a scar some where in his face, about forty-five years of age—it is supposed he is now passing as a free man in the city of Richmond, as he thinks himself secure. There never was any efforts been made to apprehend him—he has a wife at John Hales, dec. living in the lower end of that county, and a mother—perhaps he may be harbored there. Any person, that will deliver him to William Clopton, in Cumberland, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. ELIZABETH CLOPTON. Cumberland county, Aug. 14, 1807.
BLANK BONDS for Sale at this Office.
TO BE RENTED, And possession given in ten days; FOUR large, elegant and commodious STORES, in the most central and busy part of this City. To them are attached elegant, airy and extensive accommodations for the families of the tenants. JOHN MAYO. June 20.
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 28th of April, a Negro Man JOE, and Woman named FANNY, but called by the black people FANNY KENNY, which eloped on the 11th of June. The man is a bright mulatto, about 28 years of age, straight and well built, and has a very brisk walk; and is a very handy, sensible fellow—about 5 feet, 8 or 10 inches high—The woman is so light, that hardly any person would take her to be a slave—She has blue eyes and straight sandy colored hair; and if her skin was well kept, she would be taken for a white woman—her right forefinger is off at the first joint, and has a large scar on her left arm, occasioned by a burn, and has a very brisk walk, about 20 years of age, and had on when she went away, a white Virginia Habit, and as they are Brother and Sister, it is likely they will get together, change their names, and pass as free people. Any person that will deliver them to the Subscriber, in Hanover county, or secure them in any jail, so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward. BENJAMIN BOWLES. June 13, 1807. N.B. I forewarn all owners or masters of vessels from carrying them off.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber living near New-Castle in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last, a Negro Man
BILL Y, About 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; he is of rather delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small pox; his hair rather inclined to be bushy, tho' not very long: He is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very specious insinuating manner; he speaks rather quick and pert, and has a disposition to be very polite: He no doubt, will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c.—He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waiting man and fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I purchased him—His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his elopement; and he has also been a part of his time in Petersburg; and his wife has a daughter a free woman living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—Tho' having so general an acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. Hanover, May 31, 1807.
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen from the subscriber on the 21st inst. two Mules, to wit: one black stud Mule, shod all round, with a long switch tail, no other mark recollected. Also one mare Mule, of a bay color, with the end of her tale cut off, only shod before, I believe rather poor. Whoever will deliver the said mules to the subscriber in the city of Richmond, or give such information so that I get them again shall receive the above reward. JOHN TINSLEY. Richmond, June 24th, 1807.
NOTICE. THE books, papers, and accounts of the late mercantile firm of M'Credie and McMillan, of the city of Richmond, being now in the possession of George M'Credie, deceased, who was the surviving partner of M'Credie and McMillan. Therefore all those who are indebted either by specialty or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to George M'Credie, or make such other arrangement as may be most conducive to the interest of the said concern, as well as to the debtors thereof. It is expected that due attention will be paid to this notice, as it is desirable that a close should be immediately made of the transactions of the above mentioned firm. NANCY M'CREDIE, Adm'r. JAMES PENN. GEORGE M'CREDIE, Adm'r. Manchester, 20th June, 1807.
FOR SALE, Opposite Colonel Mayo's own Buildings, 4th, 3rd and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in hlds. of the crop 1805—Imported early 1806 New England Rum in hlds. and barrels 1 pipe very Superior Holland's Gin Rye Whiskey in barrels Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto Coffee by the barrel or bag Beef and Pork in barrels Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or planting Potomac Shad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks. And a general assortment of GROceries, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 20, 1807.
PRICES OF Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitentiary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond. CUT NAILS. Wholesale. Retail. 5d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound. 4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2 6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2 8d. 10 11 10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 CUT BRADS. 8d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 10d. 9 10 12d. 9 10 20d. 9 10 WROUGHT NAILS. 6d. 12 13 8d. 11 1-2 12 1-2 10d. 11 12 12d. 11 12 20d. 11 12 Spikes of all sizes the same price as $30 nails. CUT SPRIGS. 3d.—50 cents per thousand—4d. 67 cents per thousand—6d. 84 cents per thousand. Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
SHOES Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assortment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
Patent Iron-bound Boots, Bootees, and Shoes.
JOHN BEDFORD, PHILADELPHIA, RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, and Store-keepers in particular, that he is now prepared to supply them with the above valuable goods, wholesale and retail, on moderate terms. Shoemakers, also, may be supplied with patent-rights, on easy terms, which they will find it highly their interest to obtain, as they can, by this improvement, make four times the quantity of shoes, with their usual number of hands: for example, the usual work of three men, is only three pair of common shoes per day; whereas, in the improved way, three men, with the assistance of a boy, can make from twelve to fifteen pair per day. Thus the advantages resulting from this improvement, are evidently of the most essential importance: in the first place, three-fourths of the labor is saved: in the second place, half the leather is saved, (for one pair of shoes, made in this way, will wear as long as two pair, made in the usual way) and, in the third place, there is a saving of flax (at the rate of one pound, to twenty-four pair of shoes) they are also much more waterproof than the others, and easier mended. These are well ascertained facts, proved by actual experience. The patentee therefore hopes, that an improvement, fraught with such important public utility, will not only engage the attention, but the encouragement of every friend to the infant manufactures of this country. It may not be amiss to remark, that the country Shoemaker, in particular, may derive in calculable advantages from this improvement, as he can supply his customers in one-fourth of the time he has usually devoted to that purpose, and have the other three-fourths for the cultivation of his farm, or other avocations. Price of patent-rights, for the country, 100 dollars. For states, districts or towns, in proportion. Applications may be made to the Patentee, or to Mr. Jacob Harrison, Richmond. 3m Feb. 12, 1807.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, 1000 Sacks Liverpool Salt. JOHN TOMPKINS. 7th July, 1807. tf
WILL BE SOLD, At public auction, on Monday the 31st day of the present month, at the subscriber's store, in the town of Columbia, the whole of The Stock of GOODS On hand, on a credit of six months for all sums above five dollars, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, bearing interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Also, will be Rented, for one or two years, the STORE HOUSE, and LOT, now occupied by us, adjoining the tobacco warehouse. This house is built of stone, is large and commodious, with a spacious store room and two counting rooms, and well calculated for the accommodation of a family, unconnected with the store and counting rooms, with a smoke house, garden, &c. Herndon & Moon. Fluvanna, August 8 1807. tf
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, at the front door of Triplet T. Estes's tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, on the 7th day of September next, being Albemarle court day, One Negro Woman
By the name of Violet, one Negro Man by the name of Bob, one Negro Girl by the name of Nancy, and one Negro Boy by the name of Bartlett, conveyed to me in trust by John Randolph, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Martin Dawson, Trustee. Milton, August 8, 1807. tf
Will be Sold, AT the House of the Subscriber, on Shockoe Hill, on Wednesday, the 14th of August, Sundry Articles of HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting of Beds, Tables, Chains, one eight day clock, &c. &c. JACOB I. COHEN. Richmond, August 11 1807. tf
Blank Books, Of various kinds for sale at this Office.
ANDREW STEVENSON has been commissioned by the Governor and Council of Virginia, Notary Public, in and for the district of Richmond. He takes therefore the liberty of saying, that all business confided to him, shall meet with the most marked attention, and dispatch. Richmond, Aug. 14, 1807. MR. STEPHEN WOODRUM. 3w
AS you are not an inhabitant of this State, and have no agent known to me, you will take notice, that on the 12th of next month, I shall at the store house of Messrs. Carter and Booker of Prince Edward county, and state of Virginia; proceed to take the deposition of James Mingo and others, on the 19th of next month, at the house of Peter Francisco of Buckingham county and state of Virginia, the deposition of Joel Watkins and others; on the second and third days of October next, at the house of Robert Porter, of Wythe county and state of Virginia, the deposition of said Robert Porter and others, and on the 29th and 30th of October next, at the house of Edward Trabue, of Bourbon county and state of Kentucky, to take the deposition of Robert Trabue and others, to be read as evidence in a suit in chancery now depending in the county court of Prince Edward and state of Virginia, in which you are complainant and I am defendant. ANDREW PORTER. Prince Edward county, Aug. 7, 1807. 3w
For Sale, MY PLANTATION, IN the county of Hanover, containing by an old survey, 660 acres. I suppose one third part thereof is timbered land. There is upon it a two story Dwelling House, built out of the very best materials, neatly painted and has two large rooms and a passage below stairs, and five airy lodging rooms and a passage up stairs; the above house is sixty feet long and twenty two and a half in width. The out houses of every description are such as are calculated for such a dwelling house and plantation; and are all in good repair. The yard and garden are well enclosed. The plantation is under good fences, and there are upon it between five and six hundred grafted Apple Trees, which bear choice fruit, and 1200 good Peach Trees. There is also an Ice House, bricked in the best manner, and ponds of pure water in the neighborhood, from which a plenty of the best ice can be had. The above plantation is about eleven or twelve miles from Richmond, and in as healthy a neighborhood as any in this part of the country. If I should meet with a purchaser for this plantation I will also sell all my Furniture, which is such as the house above described will require—Also, all my Stock of Hogs, Cattle, and sixty or seventy head of prime Sheep. I will also sell 1500 acres of LAND, in the county of Greenbrier, about twenty five miles from Lewisburg, and half a mile of the state road leading to the Great Kanawha; this Land is all timbered, and was located in the year 1782, in the name of Andrew Hamilton. Any person who wishes to purchase the above property, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber residing on the plantation, in the county of Hanover. WILLIAM TRUEHEART. Aug. 13th, 1807. tf
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 20th of July, A Negro Man,
Named TONEY, about twenty years old, five feet, six or eight inches high, well made and very likely, speaks rather quick and short; had on when he went away, an osnaburgs shirt and hemp rolls overalls, with a pair of overalls of dark corduroy, large cord, and an old surcoat coat of drab colored frize; he was raised in Powhatan county, and it is very likely that he may be about Mrs. Chastain's, as he formerly belonged to that estate. Any person, bringing said Negro to me, in Charlotte county, or securing him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall be entitled to the above reward of Ten Dollars. JOHN THOMAS. Charlotte county, Aug. 4th, 1807. tf
FOR SALE. WILL positively be Sold, for ready money, on Thursday, the 27th August next, on the plantation where Gideon Hatcher, late high sheriff of Goochland County, lived and died, all the Personal Estate of the dec. consisting of about TWENTY very likely
SLAVES, Stock of every kind, Household and Kitchen Furniture, together with the Plantation Utensils. All persons having claims against said estate, are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated, particularly those originating in consequence of the defalcation of said Hatcher's late deputy, who are first to be paid by THOS. MILLER, } Adm'rs JOHN BROWN, } Goochland County, July 24, 1807. 3w
Cavalry Exercise. THE subscriber is about to publish "A Treatise on the Discipline of the Cavalry, teaching the necessary evolutions on a parade, on a march, and in the face of an enemy." To which is added—"A Treatise on the New Swann exercise of Cavalry." The whole examined and approved by a valuable and intelligent officer of the Cavalry during the Revolutionary War. Troops of Cavalry by taking from 25 to 100 copies, will be furnished with the Cavalry Exercise at 25 cents per copy, single copy 37 1/2 cents. Booksellers will be supplied on liberal terms. S. GRANTLAND. Richmond, 14th August, 1807. 3w Printers of newspapers by inserting the above notice once or twice in their respective gazettes will render an essential service to the public, and greatly oblige the publisher.
Advertisement. BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Thomas Applebury, recorded in the court of Fluvanna county, to the subscribers for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due to Duncan McLaughland and Co. will be sold at Kendall Lee's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 12th day of September next, to the highest bidder, for Cash,
Five Negro Slaves, Eight Horned Cattle, two Horses, one Mare, three Feather Beds and Furniture, sixteen Hogs, with the increase of the said Female Slaves and Stock: since the year 1793, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of three hundred and thirty three pounds one shilling and ten pence, with interest from the fourth day of February, 1793, and costs, charges, &c. Robert Hill, } Survoicing Craven Payton } John Tomerlake, } Robert Quarles, } Trustees. Fluvanna, August 2, 1807. 4w