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YEAR 2.
Thursday, January 8, 1807.
No. 11.
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
The following bill was passed in the Senate of the United States, on the 5th December, 1806.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no citizen nor citizens of the United States, or foreigner, or any other person, shall, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, for himself or any other person whatsoever, either as master, factor, or owner, build, fit, equip, load or otherwise prepare any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, nor shall cause any ship or vessel to sail from any port or place within the same for the purpose of procuring from any foreign kingdom, place or country, the inhabitants of such kingdom, place or country, to be transported to any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, to be sold or disposed of as slaves; and if any ship or vessel shall be fitted out for the purpose aforesaid, every such ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, & shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted, and condemned in any of the circuit courts or district courts, for the district where the said ship or vessel may be found or seized.
Domestic.
Chillicothe, Dec. 6.
From Frankfort we learn that the House of Representatives have cited Judge Sebastian to appear before them on Tuesday next, to answer to the charge of receiving a pension from the Spanish Government.
Col. AARON BURR, arrived in town on Friday evening last. On the same evening two gentlemen arrived here who informed that they had passed two boats descending the Ohio—one was a large KEEL, loaded with French muskets; and they believed the other was loaded with ordnance and muskets—The crew spoke nothing but French during their stay on board, and that they passed every town on the river after night.
They further mention, that a large boat loaded with provisions would shortly follow under the command of Blennerhasset.
Burr's arrival here on the same evening gives rather a squally appearance.
December 11.
Last evening the Governor of this state caused to be apprehended, Dennis Casset, Esq. under the act of the legislature of this state, entitled, "An Act to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States, within the jurisdiction of this state," and he is now under an arrest.
The governor has forwarded to the post-master at Chillicothe dispatches to John S. Gano, General of the first divi-
son of the militia, with directions and special instructions how to act on this important occasion.
The trial of Mr. Casset will commence to-day, the result of which will be determined. Witnesses are examined, and it is supposed that the trial will be concluded to-morrow. It will be interesting to see the result of the trial.
State Gazette.
We understand the governor received last night, a communication from the Secretary of State of the United States, relative to the expedition now on foot to disturb the peace and tranquility of the United States, and more especially that of the western country, with a number of the president's proclamations, one of which we have inserted in this day's paper.
It must give sincere pleasure to the officers of the general government, and to all the states in the Union, to find the prompt and patriotic efforts of the government of Ohio, which have taken place in order to detect and bring to condign punishment every person engaged in hostile and unlawful attempts against the peace of the Union, and of arresting every military preparation that may be discovered within or even passing by its limits.
As soon as the law of the general assembly passed both houses, which clothes the governor with unlimited powers, to enable him to act with energy, and which was bottomed on his confidential communication made to them, (both of which may be found in this day's paper) we are informed he sent an express to Marietta, to arrest the flotilla and the agents employed in that quarter; and for fear it might escape, and other preparations which we understand was to leave Pittsburgh, & other points on the Ohio, got under way, we are told an express has gone to Cincinnati, with orders to plant some artillery on the banks there, and call out such part of the militia as will be competent to arrest and examine every boat passing down the river, and secure any military party or parties that may be attempting to go get to the place of general rendezvous.
Happy for Ohio and the Union, that the legislature were in session at this momentous crisis; and we congratulate our fellow-citizens that Ohio can boast of as patriotic a set of Representatives as ever were assembled in one body, who, to a man, are feeli-gly alive to the interests of their constituents and the welfare of the Union—and it is no small addition to our joy, that our governor enjoys their unlimited confidence, and whose exertions must endear him to every patriotic mind.
Col. BURR.
Our readers will see, by the President's Proclamation, that it is thought the enterprise now on foot is intended against the dominion of Spain, and that by the confidential communication made by the Governor of this state to the legislature, it is thought to be against the Orleans & Louisiana territories. We are informed that the gentleman who the governor alludes to in his message as clothed by the United States with a public character, was authorised by the President to obtain all the information he could in the western country, and who used every possible means to that effect, and also certainly discovered from a gentleman who was urged to engage in the enterprise, that it was to attack and seize the city of New Orleans and that territory, and that the person who made the discovery has been sent on to the city of Washington, to be personally examined by the President. It is therefore presumable that by this time, the whole affair has been more fully developed, be this as it may, a little more time will entirely unfold this mysterious business, and we doubt not but the energetic measures of the general government, of the western state's government, and the patriotism of our fellow-citizens, will bring all the nefarious scheme to nought, and that the intended evil will recoil, with ten fold weight on the deluded heads of all traitors to their country.
To the General Assembly of the State of Ohio.
A number of concurrent circumstances, received from sources on which the greatest possible reliance may be placed, warrants a belief, that some hostile expedition is on foot inimical to the peace and interest of the United States, as well as calculated to prove ruinous to the peace and prosperity of the western part thereof. As chief magistrate of this state, I have thought it a duty I owe to my fellow citizens—to this state, and to the general government, to lay the information I have received before the representatives of the people, that their united wisdom might
direct to some means of prevention, as far as in their power, towards counteracting the evil designs.
I have it from a gentleman of great respectability, clothed by the United States with a public character, that a person living near Marietta, on the Ohio river, but out of the jurisdiction of this state, has avowed himself an agent of a gentleman residing in the United States and is actually preparing a military expedition, from ten to fifteen hundred men, six feet long, on the
river, to descend the Ohio, and to engage active, enterprising young men, to sail thereon down the Ohio, who are promised pay and rations from the time of engagement, with promises of future fortunes, &c. that this agent proposed to two gentlemen of great respectability to join in the plan suggested by his principal, and which he had engaged in, which would procure for them ample fortunes; which plan was to attack and seize the city of New Orleans and its dependencies, the money in the bank and treasury (which amounts to upwards of two millions of dollars) the military stores, and a fine park of French brass artillery laying there and to erect a government independent of the United States, under the protection of a foreign European power, and finally to force, or draw the people of the western country to secede from the Union, by sundry means pointed out.
It has also been suggested, that three different small armaments below this, on the Ohio, are preparing to join in this expedition, and if all are permitted to join, will amount to thirteen hundred men, the force designed to commence operations with & from which, owing to the disaffection of the people of that territory, and the expectation that the American troops will be kept in motion by another power, success is strongly calculated on—It is also strongly suspected that a foreign gentleman, friendly to the enterprise, has pecuniary means equal to the extent and wants thereof at command.
On Friday last, I received a communication from a general officer in the militia, in the first division, informing me, that two boats loaded with artillery, muskets and bayonets, new, and of French manufacture, passed down the Ohio, on board of which were gentlemen who spoke the French language; that for want of legal authority, he was not able to gratify his patriotic wishes in arresting them.
Under this state of things, it is submitted whether the public energies of Ohio ought not to be directed towards counteracting that part of the preparing forces within our jurisdiction, on the Muskingum river, and the securing the agent preparing them, if possible? And indeed it is thought other forces may descend the Ohio from above, and which might be float in the Ohio while floating down towards the point of junction.
EDWARD TIFFIN.
Chillicothe, Dec. 24, 1806.
In consequence of the foregoing address the Legislature of Ohio (providentially then in session) on the spur of the occasion, instantly passed a penal and prohibitory act, which, from its force, and the spirit of the people, we doubt not, will preserve the tranquility of the country. We regret that our narrow limits permit us not to give the act in detail.
BURR.
From information received from the Westward, we are told that Mr. Burr was, in the latter part of November, at Louisville, which is about sixty miles from Frankfort.
We are also informed that three drafts, amounting to 10,000 dollars, drawn by Burr, endorsed by Blennerhasset, and accepted by Ogden of New York, the relation of Dayton, have passed through the hands of Alexander Henry, merchant of Philadelphia. Ogden is said to be possessed of little property.
We have perused a letter, which among other things, states the following:—
That some men high in office in Kentucky, are concerned in Burr's project.
That an offer was made to him of letters of introduction and credit to a member of Congress, who was concerned, by which he would have received advances payable in Kentucky or Orleans.
That Burr has his emissaries in Washington, who watch the cabinet, and give regular information.
That in a certain event, Burr will come to Washington—the event is represented to be the Executive taking serious measures to stop his enterprise; in which case it is said he will take this step with the view of drawing the attention of the people and government to himself while his plans are progressing in the West.—Twelve days is the period named "for his probable arrival in Washington."
Burr left Cincinnati for Louisville Nov. 23. The grand jury were to meet at Frankfort on the 1st of December.
It will be satisfactory to our readers to know that orders were some time since issued to call out a sufficient body of the militia of the State of Ohio, and the other states and territories on or adjacent to the Ohio river, for the purpose of guarding against any unlawful enterprise that might be attempted.
(Pet. Int.)
Knoxville, Nov. 1, 1806.
Extracts of a letter from Natchez, Miss. dated October 24, 1806.
The troops all marched from here towards the Sabine river the day before yesterday, a small number of invalids, &c. excepted, perhaps 60 in all, under captain Strong, who is left here to command the Fort, those gone out are 3 companies of artillery, commanded by Major Porter, with 4 pieces of cannon, nine companies of infantry, divided in two battalions, one commanded by Col. Kingsbury; the other by capt. Sparks and capt. Farrar's troop of horse, and a company of mounted infantry, from the county of Rapides, commanded by Major Welsh. They camped last night at Adaize, and the day after to-morrow will be at the Sabine, or some part of them. They have taken tools, a blacksmith's forge, and every thing they will want, to establish themselves for a time; but it is uncertain yet what position will be chosen, or what orders may come from the Executive. The Spaniards are all on the other side of the Sabine, and still talk of defending what they claim on this side, but they are unable to contend with the troops General Wilkinson has out. They will probably reinforce with all expedition in their power. No body here believes there will be any fighting at present.
A company of volunteer riflemen has lately been organized in this city, of which Andrew Price has been appointed captain, James Crawford first lieutenant, and John M'Ilvain, second. They have adopted the name of "The Claiborne Volunteers," and offered their services to march at a moment's warning.
(Orleans Gazette.)
From the National Intelligencer, Extraordinary, of Dec. 26.
We congratulate the friends of liberty throughout the union on the following important information. The state of Ohio has done herself honor, and has demonstrated that a republican government not only can, but will act with an energy that is irresistible, whenever the great interests of the people are at stake.
Extract of a letter from the governor of Ohio to a member of Congress, dated December 14, at night.
"I have this night received a letter from Marietta announcing the seizure of Blennerhasset's flotilla by a party of our militia in obedience to my orders. Blennerhasset and Comfort Tyler have escaped."
Extract of a letter, dated Frankfort, (Ken.) Dec. 6, to a gentleman in this city.
"On the 22nd ult. a committee was appointed to enquire into the conduct of the hon. Benjamin Sebastian; the result of the enquiry was, that communications and conferences contrary to the constitution of Kentucky and of the U. S. were had and carried on by Sebastian as the representative of Messrs. Innes, Nicholas, and Murray, with colonel Gwyn, the representative of the Baron de Corandole, the governor general of Louisiana; in 1795 and 1797, a communication which had for its object the separation of the county west of the Alleghany mountains was made to Mr. Sebastian, and by Sebastian to Innes and Nicholas, but not to Murray, and it was also proved that Sebastian had received in the years 1801 and 2, 2000 as a pension from the Spanish government. He has resigned his office as judge in order to save the trouble of removing him from office.
The whole of the evidence containing 60 pages is ordered to be printed and a copy sent to each representative to the Congress.
Indictments have been found against Col. Burr and others, but the same are not found by the grand jury. The result of the indictment is not known from report, as they were not sitting on the same. It is said that the grand jury, a provision was made.
In the Legislature of Ohio, Mr. Calhoun, a bill was passed, the writ of Habeas Corpus, for the purpose of the same.
Letters have been received from the state of Ohio, which contain the latest dates from Kentucky, and the nature of that business which was transacted with closed doors.

Extract.
The American army marched on the 23d, and reached the left bank of the Sabine river on the 31st ult. The General found Governor Herrera posted on the opposite bank, and encamped near him. Three armed Spanish soldiers were taken by the advanced guard on that day, whom the General returned to the Spanish camp, with a fire that the trespass might not be repeated, & which was duly respected. On the march, the General had, by letters from the Spanish Chief, been twice prohibited from crossing the An-yalunda; On the 29th ult. he dispatched captain Burling with a letter to Governor Corde-ro, in reply to those prohibitions, which produced some discussion between the Chiefs and on the 24th it was agreed by Governor Herrera, on the part of the Spaniards, that the American troops should move to Natchitoches, and those of Spain to Nacogdoches on the same day and that there should not recede the same, nor those the An-yalunda, pending the pacific negotiations of the United States with Spain.
Tous the Stato-quo on the surrender of the province of Louisiana to the United States has been restored, the lives of our citizens spared, and the peace of our country preserved. And thus all the noise and trouble on our western frontier has been quieted without bloodshed, by the intelligence, temper, decision and firmness of our General.
The following order was issued by the General on the morning of the 5th ult. on which day he returned to Natchitoches to make arrangements for accelerating the descent of the troops to Orleans in a few days, we are sorry to add, leaving his lady extremely ill at Major Monro's, in this vicinity.
MORNING GENERAL ORDERS,
HEAD QUARTERS
Camp on the bank of the Sabine, November 5th, 1806.
PAROLE AMERICA, C. SIGN. WASHINGTON, His Excellency Gov. Herrera, the military chief, immediately opposed to this corps, having agreed to withdraw his troops to Nacogdoches, and to prohibit their recruiting the Sabine river, pending the negotiations between the United States and Spain, the objects of this expedition are accomplished, and the Camp will of course be raised to-morrow or the next day, and Colonel Cushing will lead the troops back to Natchitoches.
The uniform conduct of the troops engaged on this service has been exemplary, & merits the applause of their country: To Major Welch and his mounted volunteers, the General offers his thanks for their vigilance and perseverance. The order, patience and promptitude of Faria's dragoons, do honor to a veteran corps and the General gives them, individually, a place in his affections, convinced that, should the occasion ever present, their labors will reap an harvest of laurels. To the regular troops, his friends, his officers, his companions in hardships, sufferings, and perils it is sufficient for him to say, that he knows they are ever ready to meet danger, and to dare death in the cause of honor and their country, and that as distinguished patriots they will yield the palm to no Citizen of United America.
W BURLING.
Aid de Camp.
Extract of a letter from the captain general Don Nimesio Saldedo, to governor Claiborne, dated Chihuahua, 18th September, 1806.
By my orders I am bound to maintain the best harmony with the government of the U. S. and to that end I have directed all my views as your excellency may be convinced by the conduct which has been followed, and by the letter which, under my directions, the governor of Texas wrote on the 7th of March last to the commandant of Natchitoches, exhorting him not to repeat, on either side any acts of hostility concerning the disputed territory. Of this letter Major Porter acknowledged receipt and gave assurances that he was on the point of sending an account of it to gen. Wilkinson, to whom he left the decision; which, however, has not as yet been verified.
After this intelligence your excellency will find no just motive to draw the sword on account of the movements of the troops on this frontier, especially after being assured that neither those troops nor their chiefs have had, or at present have, any orders to make new establishments. Your excellency may be assured that all my actions are directed in complete harmony with yours, and with
the views of the U. S. in no period of time, in any manner, in any way, in any of the smallest questions of my king's service, but in consideration of the circumstance which now exists between the two governments, and the state of the army that shall be without a-
vailing ourselves of our rights, the operation of our troops shall be united (under the responsibility of your excellency) to patrolling the disputed lands, to see and prevent any settlement from being made by either nation.
Your excellency very well knows that this is the most moderate behaviour I can adopt, I must also repel all aggressions of the American government, and act conformably to the strictest accomplishment of the first obligation of my station.
Extract of a letter from Lieutenant Commandant Jacob Jones, dated Ketch, (Etna river) Mississippi, November 5th, 1806,
"I have the pleasure to inform you of our arrival in the river yesterday, with the gun-boats No. 11, and 12, in company, and all in good condition. The Vesuvius separated from us on the night of the 17th October, a few leagues east of the Island of Abico.
"The Ketches sail very fast—The gun-boats far exceed our expectations—They were nearly as dry as the ketches, although they were kept under a press of sail all the passage, which was unusually rough.
"I have left No- 11, and 12, at Fort St. Philips, (about 10 leagues above the Balize) to wood and water, and then proceed to Lake Ponchartrain, and cruise there, according to orders that I received from Capt. Shaw, at the Balize."
Extract of a letter from a public character in Warren, Trumbull County, and State of Ohio, dated November 6, 1806.
"Tyler, of the state of New-York, (who is supposed to be one of Aaron Burr's subalterns) has lately been in this county in company with an English gentleman whose name is Constable, a man of science, and well skilled in drawing charts and views of places; he has engaged our Tavern keeper, and some others of desperate character and fortune in his service, who are now enlisting men to go down the Mississippi, but where is kept a secret from the Gulls. Boats and provisions are said to be purchased, and a number are to start next week from this country; it makes great rumor, and people are in gaping expectation of some wonderful event. For my part, I have not formed any opinion of the enterprize. It, at any rate, has the prospect of doing us some good by ridding us of a parcel of idlers."
The Star.
Lynchburg.
Thursday, January 8.
Married,
On Thursday the 1st instant, Charles Johnson, Esq. (of the House of Pickett, Pollard, & Johnson of Richmond,) to the amiable and accomplished Miss Betsey Steptoe, the eldest daughter of James Steptoe, Esq. of New-London.
We are just informed that an elderly negro wench, a day or two ago, pawned, at one of the shops in town half a dozen silver spoons, marked with the letter P. Ought not the wench to have been instantly taken into custody, and an investigation instituted whereby the proper owner might regain his property, and the thief be punished?
Graves is the name the villain (noticed in our last) thought proper to wear in Lynchburg—who filched from the merchant's drawer Bank paper for $100—On his arrival he offered for sale martingal rings, and other saddlery articles. These he sold for one third less than what he at first demanded, and for half less than prime cost. He also offered for sale two silver watches, the one supposed to be English, (new)—
the other French, somewhat worn:—all doubtless the fruits of recent villainy, as he was just from Richmond, whither 'tis supposed he returned—It is an insult and an injury to the community at large, to permit such daring, barefaced freebooters to escape with impunity.
A letter from Governor Tiffin of Ohio state, received at Washington states, that ten of Burr's boats have been stopped at Marietta by the Militia—and that certain suspected persons were taken into custody.
The energetic, prompt, and successful measures (see first page) adopted by the Executive and Legislature of the state of Ohio, by which the Burr Conspiracy has been arrested and defeated merits the eternal gratitude of the nation. No decree of any deliberative body has ever been more decisive or more seasonable. This honorable manifestation of patriotism must rouse the spirit of the union, and convince the adherents of faction and anarchy that any traitorous paricidal attempts against the peace and prosperity of the country must be abortive, and eventuate finally in the reprobation and ruin of the infamous agents.
A Bill, prohibiting the importation of negroes into the state of South Carolina, was on the 12th December, a second time read in the House of Representatives, but the Editor of the "Carolina Weekly Messenger" is "afraid it will be put to sleep in the Senate."
The same Legislature are about to establish a Penitentiary. The sum of $50,000 is made the first appropriation—and $23,000 annually.
Buenos Ayres is said to be retaken by the Spaniards—Reports and opinions as to the fact are opposite and contradictory—It is however sufficiently obvious that the force under Popham could not retain the place against the will of the people—Unexpectedly surprised, they gave away to the first impulse, under apprehensions that an enterprise of such magnitude would not be attempted without certainty of immediate reinforcement.—It is reasonable then to infer that the Spaniards finding their fears visionary, rallied the strength of the country, expelled the British, and retook the capital.
The British government have commenced a very benevolent and just plan, which, if successful and carried into complete effect, will supercede, for ever, the brutal, barbarous and abominable practice of kidnapping and enslaving the natives of Africa, for the culture of British West India plantations—A special agent has been dispatched to Bengal, by the British Minister, who has succeeded in an agreement with 191 natives. They are safely arrived at the island of Trinidad—The Brigadier-general and Governor of that island, Thomas Heslop, Esquire, with becoming solicitude for the success of the project, has issued a proclamation appertaining exclusively to the interest, and encouragement of these emigrants. The experience of Chinese habits—the knowledge the British government possessed of the industry, perseverance and economy of people in the island of Java, Manila Solo— and laterally at the Prince of Wales island in the straits of Malacca, determined them to make the present humane and laudable experiment.
The Legislature of Virginia design to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace. In cases of controversy where the amount exceeds not $20, two justices will be empowered to give final judgement: and if it exceed $10 a stay of judgement for 40 days is allowed.
In Augusta on the 29th November, twelve tenements have been reduced to ashes in about two hours. The fire broke out in a frame building occupied by a Mr. Wright: being asleep, he was
much scorched, and it was with difficulty he escaped from the flames.
For the Star.
A Broad Hint.
IN what differs the receiver of stolen goods from the thief? Of the two the receiver is the greatest villain: for altho' he gives something in exchange for the plundered property he receives, as he runs equal hazard of pain, and infamy with the thief, he takes care that the profits of his fraudulent bargain will measurably make up for the risque he runs.
During the last month have I been confined to my house by the combined effects of old age, disease, peevishness, and the rheumatics—Allured by a clear sky and a promising morning I determined to visit your village—of came I, and continued in soliloquy to the end of my lane, that opens into the great road. But judge of my chagrin and mortification on discovering that a fine new fence of last year (10 rails high) had been carried almost clear off, for upwards of a quarter of a mile, leaving my whole crop of small grain exposed to destruction—Totally out of temper I was unable to account for this extraordinary robbery, and at first began to question and weigh the integrity of my good neighbours all around, but as I advanced their fences were found to be if any thing, more plundered and their crops in a more ruinous condition than my own. Yet, still the difficulty seemed inexplicable. At length, however, I arrived in Lynchburg, and nearly at the same time with half a dozen waggons from the upper country, driven and conducted principally by negroes, who I observed, stoped in different parts of the main street, with an alertness that seemed to indicate business.—I was not deceived, the waggons were certainly on this occasion, men of business, and by drawing aside the waggon covers cleared up very much to my satisfaction the riddle and difficulty concerning the fate and disposal of my fence rails—In my hearing at noon day, a bargain was struck between a white man and a black—a slave—half a dozen rails (stolen of course) for a ginger cake and a dram, while the sparkling eyes, and ivory, of the unfortunate African, unrestrained by any moral principle, conscience, or conviction, exulted in the fruits of his plunder and enjoyed it by anticipation.—What encouragement this for thievery!—Transactions of this nature are not infrequent—of which the circumstances stated must be ample evidence.
Is there no law to restrain, suppress or punish such midday, barefaced villainy? Will men be countenanced in such plundering practices?—Acts of this nature, on account of the destructive consequences inseparable from them, infinitely surpass in moral turpitude, ordinary dishonesty, for the fruits of the toil and labor of half the year, may be endangered by a fence being torn down or carried away.
How would small dealers in this way, like to have their names published to the world, to have them sent on an airing expedition to the remotest limits of the union? Reversing situations with the farmers and planters, whose fences bound public roads, how would the present receivers of stolen fence rails like to have their own fences carried away, and their crops destroyed?—The measure of justice and of right is as unalterable as it is eternal. The divine standard of reciprocity should be the invariable rule of every man's conduct—"Do unto others as you wish they should do unto you."
A FARMER.
N. B. Whenever you see in your streets a few fence rails sold by a waggoner, no matter what his color may be, black, blue, mahogany, or pye-bald, set the purchaser down as the receiver of stolen goods.
Campbell county.
American Genius.
In the British Packet which arrived at New-York, last Satur-
day, came passenger Robert Fulton, a native of Pennsylvania, author of various improvements in civil engineering, and the mechanic arts, which have secured him a lasting reputation in Europe, particularly in France and England. His return will be an acquisition to our country in the various branches of public improvement, of which it is so susceptible; and we cannot but hope that his system of submarine navigation, may be advantageously united with that of our gun-boats, to form the cheapest and surest defence of our harbors and coasts.
Aurora.
The British Government have commenced the humane attempt to give their colonies in the West Indies a race of Free Cultivators, with the intention of totally superceding the necessity of Black Slaves—and it appears, the prospect of so desirable an event is very flattering indeed, which from a first essay recently made by the Governor General of the British Empire in the East Indies, makes the accomplishment of the object in time certain. There being many Chinese Emigrants settled in Bengal, and at the English Island of Pulo Penang in the entrance of the straits of Malacca, these people were invited to emigrate to the island of Trinidad; and it seems great numbers were disposed to embark for the Western World.—The British Government fitted out 2 ships, one from Calcutta, the other from Penang, who took on board as many as could be accommodated and these are the ships noticed in the late papers as having arrived at Trinidad, with "Artists" from India, but they are principally Cultivators, instead of Artists. Those who are conversant with history, well know the superabundant and numerous population of China is so great as to cause annually, emigrations from the Empire in the Eastern Islands; even among the Malays large colonies of Chinese are always found, and they are protected by them, and considered as a very useful people, on account of their laborious and industrious lives. They emigrate constantly to the different European settlements in India, to some in great numbers. They appear to be well pleased with coming to this new country, and at this time there is the greatest famine in China that ever was known before; thousands perishing daily for the want of sustenance. The English are making considerable efforts to alleviate their distresses, by shipping rice from their settlements. One house in Calcutta, it was said, had shipped 100,000 bags of rice; even the company ships were also loading with the same for Canton.
The young Emperor of China is an excellent character, and very justly popular; if a judgement may be formed from the commencement of his reign, he will be more like a father than a king to his subjects.
He began his reign under very unfavourable circumstances. His father the late Emperor, of China, was also a very good man, but being infirm, and advanced to a great age, being 86 years old at his decease, his Prime Minister, and Great Mandarins, had the entire control of the Government, which they exercised with a tyranny unprecedented in the annals of that Empire; which created rebellion after rebellion, and reduced the country to its present distress.
The young Emperor at the risk of his own life, (the Minister being so powerful) immediately on ascending the throne, arrested the Prime Minister, of his late father, and some of the great Mandarins of state, and upon examining his treasure, found that by his extortion he had amassed a wealth far exceeding even the Emperors, particularly his pearls were larger and more numerous than the Emperors own. The Emperor has published a very particular and interesting account of the discoveries he has made since the above arrest of the Mi-

nister, which for the cruelty and distress that he has caused in the provinces, exceeds belief. The young Emperor is very liberally disposed towards Europeans and other foreigners, and it is expected he will reduce, or abolish the heavy burthens that has hitherto been imposed on foreign commerce in China.
As a proof of the liberal disposition of the young Emperor, he has written a letter in his own hand, to Dr. Mackenzie, Deputy Surgeon General of Madras Presidency, to send him on to China, some fresh Vaccine matter, and a proper person to propagate it in his Empire—it being his intention to give it every encouragement, as he very much approved of it.
The vaccine inoculation is much practised of late by the native inhabitants of the hither India, and greatly approved of there.
Salem Register.
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Wednesday, Dec. 17.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Robertson: "Resolved, That the Legislature of Virginia continue to view with the highest approbation, the firm, just, and liberal policy, which characterises the government of the United States, towards foreign nations."
The foregoing resolution gave rise to some debate, in consequence of its friends avowing an intention to cast an indirect censure upon the minority who opposed the measures adopted by the executive during the last session of congress, in regard to foreign relations. We (Virginia Argus) only heard Mr. Nelson and Mr. Lindsay on the occasion who delivered their sentiments, as well as we could collect, to the following effect.
Mr. NELSON—Although I am one of those who approve of the conduct of the executive of the United States, although they possess my confidence full and entire yet I am always disposed to make allowances for those who honestly differ from me in sentiment. It is true that I disapprove of the opposition which the federal executive has encountered, and particularly of the manner in which that opposition was conducted. But as I believe the minority was influenced, in the course which they pursued by motives pure, honorable and patriotic, I am willing to exercise towards them that liberality and forbearance, which is due to virtue and independence although employed in support of opinions adverse to my own.
If the conduct of the minority has been substantially wrong, let their constituents pass sentence upon them. If in the course of their opposition they have violated the rules of parliamentary decorum, the house in which they sit is the proper tribunal to judge of that indecorum, and to assert its violated dignity. If any occasion can demand the exercise of censorial power on the part of this House, it is when a victorious & overbearing majority invades the rights of the states, and tramples upon the liberties of the people; but I never will consent to hurl the thunder of legislative censure against a feeble minority, whose errors are atoned by their virtue and independence.
Mr. LINDSAY—I never expected to hear a member of this house declare, that although the conduct of men in office may deserve censure, yet we dare not censure them. When the great and good man who presides over our councils, has met with the most virulent & acrimonious abuse, from men too who have started into public notice, without any public services to support their mushroom fame, I cannot conceive any occasion which can more imperiously demand an expression of the sentiments of this House.
Who are they for whom this forbearance and respect is required, at the expense of one of the most virtuous and enlightened statesmen whom the world has e-
ver known? The conduct of the President of the United States, through life, has been such as to deserve the esteem and gratitude of his country. He has always been called into service in times of difficulty and danger.
No sooner was the independence of our country threatened by hostile invasion, than the eyes of his country were turned upon him, and to him was assigned the post of danger and of honor.
When the public liberty was endangered by the wayward policy of a federal executive, it was he who headed a Spartan band which resisted with magnanimous firmness, the encroachments of the enemies of popular liberty.
Here Mr. L. entered into a just and merited encomium on the President of the United States, and concluded with observing, "And shall we not shield such a character from the assaults of his enemies, merely because they are independent."
After some remarks from Mr. Nelson, the question on the resolution was taken, and carried in the affirmative. Ayes 122—Noes 35.
On the same day the house proceeded to the choice of a Brigadier-General to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of General Boyer. On counting the votes there appeared,
For Andrew Moore Esq. 124 Col. Breckenridge, 52
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesday December 23.
Mr. Elliot rose for the purpose of offering the resolutions of which he had given previous notice. He said he should not on this occasion avail himself of the ordinary indulgence of the House so liberally accorded to members who made long speeches on short resolutions. If the resolutions should be adopted, he would briefly state their general object, and then move their reference to a committee of the whole on the state of the union, and it is referred, he would on a future day (for the state of his health did not admit of it on this day) assign at length his reasons for them.
Mr. Elliot then offered the following resolutions:—
1. Resolved, That it is expedient to make provision by law for the further and more effectual protection of the commerce, the seamen, the harbors, the coasts and the frontiers of the U. S.
2. Resolved, That for the great purposes of national protection, and defence, it is expedient to provide by law for repairing, manning and supporting in actual service the whole of the frigates and smaller vessels of war belonging to the U. S.
3. Resolved, That it is expedient to provide by law for defraying the expense incident to building two new frigates to supply the places of the Philadelphia, which was lost during the late war with Tripoli, and the General Green, which has been condemned as unfit for service.
4. Resolved, That provisions ought to be made by law for preparing two or more navy yards, and navy arsenals, situated on or near the margin of the ocean, for the reception of ships and vessels of war, and for other naval purposes.
5. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire what provision it may be necessary to make by law, in relation to the location, establishment, and superintendence of navy yards and navy arsenals; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
6. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire what further measures are necessary for the protection of American seamen, and for their release and indemnification, when impressed into foreign service by the officers or subjects of foreign powers; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
7. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the situation of the ports and harbors of the United States, into the practicability and propriety of a general system of fortification, and the expense with which it would be attended; and also into the best method of fortifying the port of New-York, and the other principal ports which are now in a defenceless state; and that the said committee report a statement of facts, with their opinion thereon to the House.
8. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of vesting the President of the United States by law, with ample powers, to cause every aggression and attack upon the rights, the honor, and the interest of the United States, which may be committed or commenced by the officers, citizens, or subjects of any foreign power within the ports and harbors of the United States, within the waters under their jurisdiction, and upon the high seas, within certain distances of the coast, to be immediately repelled and effectually chastised; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
9. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to revise the existing law respecting
the militia; to devise means for completely arming and equipping for actual service, and for more effectually organizing and disciplining the whole of the militia of the United States in order to render it an efficient force for the protection of the U. States from invasion by any foreign power; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
The clerk having read the resolutions, Mr. Elliot moved their reference to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
It was suggested that most, if not all the subjects embraced by these resolutions, had been already referred to committees appointed on the several members of the President's message, and that consequently a similar reference to other committees would, without any good purpose being attained, tend to complicate the proceedings of the House; and a question of order was raised as to the regularity of committing them.
The Speaker said that as the resolutions, though in some respects similar to the resolutions already referred, in other respects varied from them, he considered the motion of reference in order.
Mr. Elliot said a few words to the same effect, and stated his wish to be afforded an opportunity on a future day, should the resolutions be committed, of offering his sentiments at length on the interesting object embraced by them.
On referring the resolutions to the committee of the whole on the state of the union, the House divided—Only 32 members rising in the affirmative, the reference was disagreed to, when the resolutions were ordered to lie on the table.
The consideration of the bill, prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States, was resumed in committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair.
Mr. Early moved to strike out that part of the bill which declares the importation of persons of color into the U. S. felony and punishes it with death.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Early and Holland, and opposed by Mr. Smilie, and agreed to—Ayes 40—Noes 48.
Mr. Bidwell renewed the motion formerly offered by him, to amend the bill as to prevent the forfeiture of persons of color imported.
On this amendment a debate of considerable length ensued, in which Messrs. Bidwell, Cook, Sloan, Fisk, Bedinger and Smilie supported; and Messrs. Lloyd Early, Elmer, Alston and Mason opposed it—When on motion of Mr. Alexander, the committee, without coming to a decision, rose, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, presented two bills, the one making appropriations for the military establishment of the United States, during the year 1807—and the other making appropriations for the navy of the U. States, during the year 1807—both of which were referred to the committee of the whole House; the former made the order for Monday, and the latter for Friday.
MARIA S. GRAY
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Lynchburg and the adjacent counties, that she has moved to the second story of Messrs. Lueder & Dylon's store house, in Mr. Caleb Tate's Brick building, opposite Mr. Charles Hoyle's Tavern, where she intends carrying on the
Millinery and Mantua-Making Business.
She has just received Patterns of the latest fashions from the Federal City and Frederickburg—Hats, Bonnets, Caps, and Neck Dresses:—Ladies Dresses, trimmed and plain—Spencers long and short—Also the Pelice—Gentlemen's linen, and other sewing usually done by ladies, will be thankfully received and executed with neatness and dispatch—the hopes by her strict attention to business, and from the specimen of her work already before the public, to gain their confidence and patronage.
I.W.P.
Runaway in Jail.
WAS committed to the Jail in this place, as a Runaway, on Thursday the 16th October, 1806, a negro man who calls his name
NATT,
and says he belongs to a certain Richard Herd, in the state of Georgia, Albert or Elbert county—he is between 30 and 40 years of age, a very black skin, lost some of his upper fore teeth, has remarkable small hands and feet, was but badly clothed when taken; he had on an old green planes round jacket, an ozanburgs shirt, an old pair of home spun yarn breeches striped with yellow, and an old Felt Hat, is mild spoken and appears humble when spoken to—He says he was endeavoring to make his way to Maryland, where he was entitled to his freedom by deed—The owner of said negro is requested to come forward immediately, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
John Davis, Jr. J. C. L. Jan. 6, 1807. 3w.
List of Letters
Remaining in the Post-Office at Lynchburg the 31st December, 1806, which will be returned to the General Post-Office as dead letters if not taken out by the 31st March, 1807.
B. William B. Banks, John Burfitt, Elijah Boiey, Mr. Bourt, Copper Smith.
C. Harrison Chilton, John Carter, Doc. William Cochran, Robert Cardwell, Col. John Callaway, Edmund Cobb, Caleb Callaway, 2.
D. Addison Davis, Samuel Duvall, Valentine De Pietro, John Douglass.
E. John H. Eoe
F. Henry Farmsworth, John Fowler.
G. Susannah Gilleland, Daniel Gray, Richard Gilliam, Esq. Col. Charles Gwatkin.
H. William Hore, John Hanford, 2, Joseph Hardwick, Higginbotham Bown, & Co.
I. Christopher Isbell, Allen Jones, Jesse Irvine, William Jean, Robert Jennings 2, Benjamin & Nicholas Johnson, Lewellen Jones, Charles Johnson, Charles Y. Johnson, William L. Jones, Esq.
K. Joseph Kennerley, Sackville King, Esq. Thomas B. King.
L. Shelly Lee, Edward Lankford.
M. William D. & David F. Mason, Thomas C. Moorman, Thomas M c Caleb.
P. Elisha Perkins, Richard Perkins, Elizabeth Powell, Thomas Purcell.
R. Harrison Ratcliff, Isham Royalty, George Reveley, Esq.
S. William Staples, John Sled, 2, capt. Robert Scott, Maj Samuel Scott.
T. Caleb Tate, jun. Williston Talbott Esq. John Timberlake, John H. Trent.
W. Miss Maria Winfrey, Thomas Whittington, Mr. Weaver, Maj. Ward Capt. Elias Wills, John Walker, Capt. Woodroof, 2.
THOMAS W. COCKE, A. F. M. Jan. 6th, 1807. 3w.
Negroes and Land for Sale
ON the 10th day of February next will be exposed to sale, at my dwelling-house, in the county of Bedford, Twenty likely Virginia born Slaves, consisting of men, women, & children.—Also, the following tracts of Land, viz:—453 acres on the waters of Goose Creek, being the land on which I now live—500 acres on Sionton river, at the mouth of Black water—and 800 acres on Porter's Mountain, the whole of which land lies in the county of Bedford, and the greater part well calculated for the culture of Tobacco and grain.
The terms of sale will be, for the negroes cash—for the land one half cash, and the other half in twelve months.
Wm. TRIGG. Jan. 5, 1807. 4w.
Notice.
LOST, or mislaid a bond for 40 dollars, executed some time in the month of June last, by Henry Robinson of Amherst county, to Turner Penn, a free negro man, which bond was transferred to me by the same Penn for a boat, some time in the following month July—I therefore forbid and forewarn H. Robinson, aforesaid from paying the said amount to any other than to the subscriber, and I also forewarn all manner of persons from trading for, or taking an assignment on the same.
DANIEL BURFORD, jun. Amherst, 5th Jan. 1807. 3w.
NOTICE.
WILL be sold on Saturday the 24th inst. at Capt. Philip Johnson's, in Amherst county, a Negro Woman and two Children, belonging to the estate of Wm. Dameron, dec'd. A small proportion of the purchase money will be required in hand—for the balance a long credit will be given, upon satisfactory bond and security being given, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
As a distribution of the estate will take place on the abovenmentioned day, it is requested that all those who may have claims against the deceased, will make them known to Captain Pleasant Dawson, on or before the day of sale, in order for their immediate payment.
THE COMMISSIONERS. 2nd Jan. 1807. 3w.
GOUTY.
Lately imported by Brown & Rivers
WILL stand the ensuing season at my stable in Amherst County, five miles from New-Glasgow—the terms, his pedigree, and performances will be made known in due time—suffice it for the present to say, that he is as high a bred horse as ever was imported from Great Britain or any other country, and that his size form and figure are greatly recommended.
ROBERT RIVERS.
Dec. 20, 1806. 4w.
A School.
ON the first Monday in January next (1807.) the Subscriber will open a School, in that airy and retired house, opposite Brown's newly enclosed Lot, on Lynchburg Hill—where will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, &c. &c. The utmost attention will be paid to the morals, as well as to the education of his pupils.—The situation is high and healthy, and there is good water convenient—considerations of the utmost importance for the successful management of an institution of this nature.
The School on the present establishment will be continued ELEVEN months, at fifteen dollars the scholar, to be paid quarterly.—The first quarter's quota to be paid in advance.
Two or three boarders will be received, on reasonable terms, to whose education special regard shall be paid.
THOMAS L. CLAYDON.
21st Dec. 1806. 4w.
To be Rented or Leased.
FOR one or three years, and immediate possession given, that commodious TAVERN at Campbell Court-house, occupied at present by the subscriber—Its Vicinity to the Court House, being situate on the direct opposite side of the street—The numerous apartments in the building for the reception of company—Its extensive stables, having stalls for forty horses—The Well of excellent water in the yard—a good kitchen and large garden attached thereto, are such conveniences as supercede the necessity of any other description—Several beds, and a variety of house-hold and kitchen furniture, may be purchased of the subscriber. For terms apply to
Anne Elizabeth Ramsey.
24th Dec. 1806. tl.
HYMNS.
Just published and for sale at the Star Office, (Price, Twenty-Five Cents,)
A choice selection of Hymns
This first part, contains the newest and so much admired Spiritual Songs practiced with such beneficial effects, during the late Camp, and other Meetings, in the counties of Amherst, and Bedford, and in the vicinity of Lynchburg.
GAMUTS
ALSO for sale at this Office.
FOR SALE
at the Star-Office
Sketches
of the
History of Fra
FROM THE EARLIEST HISTORICAL ACCOUNT
To the present time....
With some remarks concerning the
Life and Achievements
celebrated NAPOLEON
NAPARTE, now Em
peror of France.
[By an American.]

Miscellany.
[From a late London Paper.]
MR. FOX'S WILL.
Extracted from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.
This is the last Will and Testament of the Honorable Charles James Fox, of St. Anne's Hill, in the Parish of Chertsey, in the County of Surrey.
Whereas the late Mr. Redman, of Halton Garden, did, by his Will, give and bequeath unto me a legacy of five hundred guineas, to which sum I shall be entitled at some future time to receive, together with the interest that will become due for the same: Now I do hereby give and bequeath one moiety, or equal half part, of all such moneys, unto my nephew Henry Fox, son of Gen. Fox, and the other moiety, or other half part thereof, unto Robert Stephen, a youth now living with Lord Viscount Bolingbroke, in America. And whereas I am entitled to one annuity, or clear yearly sum of one hundred pounds, lately granted to me by his Grace John Duke of Bedford, for and during the term of the natural life of Harriet Willoughby, in the grant thereof named: Now I do hereby give and bequeath the same annuity unto my wife Elizabeth Bridget, for and during the term of her natural life, if she, the said Willoughby, shall so long live; and from and after the decease of my said wife, unto the said Harriet Willoughby, for her own use and benefit. I give, devise, and bequeath, all the rest and residue of my personal estate, of what nature or kind soever, not by me before disposed of, and also all and singular my real estates, whatsoever, and where soever, unto my said wife, Elizabeth Bridget, her Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and Assigns forever: only I wish her to make presents in my name, of any books, pictures, or marble, she thinks fit, as remembrances of me, to the following friends:—Lord Holland, General Fox, Gen. Fitzpatrick, Lord Robert Spencer, Lord Fitzwilliam, Mr. Hare, the Bishop of Down, Lord John Townsend, Miss Fox, and Mr. Bougerie. There are many others whom I love and value to the highest degree; but these are my oldest connections. I nominate constitute, and appoint my said wife, Elizabeth Bridget, sole Executrix of this my Will; and revoking all former Wills by me made, do declare this only to be my last Will and Testament. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal; this twenty-fifth day of July, one thousand, eight hundred, and two.
C. J. FOX, (L. S.)
MURDER OF J. P. PALM.
You have no doubt read the particulars of the murder of the unfortunate Bookseller, Palm—and that to intimidate others, Bonaparte ordered 6000 copies of the sentence of the mock tribunal to be circulated all over the continent. Some patriots here have in return, subscribed for the publication and distribution of 60,000 copies of the included letter, which he wrote to his wife some hours before his execution. You can form no idea of the general indignation this murder has excited here and every where else in Germany. The pity of his fate is only surpassed by the abhorrence of the Tyrant who commanded and directed the assassin who perpetrated this atrocious deed.
Letter from J. P. Palm to his Wife.
"In the Dungeon of the Military Prison of Brannau, Aug. 16, 1806. Six o'clock in the morning.
"My dearest beloved—when you read these lines you are a widow, and our dear, dear children have no longer a father. My destiny is fixed—in five hours I cease to live. But though I die the death of a criminal, you know I have committed no crime. I fall a victim of the present calamitous times I times when no untimely end can either dishonor a man whose whole life has been irreproachable, nor throw a stain on his surviving family. In our miserable days what virtue has not expired by the hands of the executioner?—Do not let your affection for the loss of an husband deprive you of firmness to support the duties of a mother—Our dear, dear babes (Oh, my God, I shall never more press them or you to my bursting heart!) have now a double claim on your maternal love, as well as paternal tenderness. Implant tender minds all those virtuous habits which made their good mother dear to their unfortunate children; advise you to collect as soon the wreck of our fortune (if to retire with it to England or in those fortunate lands in which secure, and patriotism is
in my last fervent prayers I recommend all to the protection of an Omnipotent Providence, and to the compassionate cotemporary patriots of all whole noble bosoms sympathize with our feelings, and deplore, if not the destruction of liberty and Germany, the friend who delivers this, and teach our children to detest a murderer. May Heaven bless as much as I do. I cannot
I dare not say more—my break is too full—Oh my G. d! never, never more to behold or embrace them or you!—Almighty Creator bless and preserve you all until we meet in another and a better world to part no more. With my last breath, your ever affectionate husband. "JOHN PALM."
[From a late London paper.]
LONDON, Oct. 24. —Many attempts have been made, with alternate success and disappointment, to improve the means of varying the temperature of the atmosphere in our houses, and it is well known that the roasting English fire is the common topic of ridicule and contempt among our Northern neighbours, who prefer the stove to the broad chimney and glowing combustibles, so indicative of British hospitality. It must be confessed, that our partial adherence to ancient custom in preference to modern ingenuity, is not always justifiable. The Swedes were the first that discovered (in 1766) the method of animating the flame by concealed tubes, which gave also the additional advantage of conveying away the noxious vapour with which all materials for domestic burning are impregnated. But whatever may be the objections to which that contrivance may be liable, they have been all obviated by the discovery of a portion of the name of OLIVER, whose invention has been laid before the National Institute of Paris, by Mr. GUITON. The Colorifera (such is the name it has received) possesses the following recommendations:
 1. The tube of the chimney is reducible to so small a size, that the escape of the smoke into the apartment is impossible.  2. The apparatus burns the combustibles introduced into it without waste, to an impalpable powder or perfect ash.  3. It emits all the heat into the room, without admitting any portion of it uselessly to escape.  4. The heat is capable of being regulated to any degree of the thermometer required.  5. A very small quantity of wood is sufficient to warm a large apartment for 12 hours.  6. The fire is always visible to every person in the room.  7. The chimney is capable of receiving all the embellishments which wealth can supply, or art contrive. 
THE Planter's and Farmer's ALMANACK For the year 1807,
Is now published and for sale, by Retail or otherwise, at the Star-Office.
NOTICE.
THOSE who failed to comply with my request of the 8th inst. (past) are again earnestly entreated to meet at Mr. Charles Hoyle's Tavern in Lynchburg, on Saturday 17th January next, in order to pay off their respective bonds, given to me, as administrator of Philip Burton, dec'd.—And for the accommodation of such as cannot pay cash, I will take the acceptance of such merchants in Lynchburg, and elsewhere, as I can confide in, payable on the first day of June next, remitting the back interest, and as no farther indulgence can be given, those who fail to comply with the above request, may expect to have their Bonds put into the hands of an Attorney without delay. NELSON C. DAWSON. 29th Dec. 1806. 3w.
PETER E. BOOKER Cabinet-Maker.
TAKES this method of informing his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced the above business, in the Old Printing Office, formerly occupied by M. W. Weaver & Brothers, where he has laid in a sufficient stock for carrying it on with neatness and dispatch. He wants two Apprentices (not to exceed 16 years of age) to the above business. Country produce will be taken at the market price. Lynchburg, Dec. 19th, 1806. 3w.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Lynchburg and its vicinity, that he has just commenced the BAKING BUSINESS in the above place, and proposes to furnish all those who may choose to patronize him, with 196lbs of Bread to a barrel of flour. He will bake pilot-bread, ship-bread, crackers, butter-biscuit, rusk, pine cake, &c. &c. JAMES ALBERT. Lynchburg, 27th Nov. 1806. if
For Rent or Sale, MY House and Lot opposite Mr. Seth Ward's Tavern, and at present occupied by Mr. J. Paxton. For terms apply to Mr. John Robinson. WADDY TATE. Lynchburg. 3w.
Catrap.
TAKEN up by Jesse Richelson of Amherst County, near the Blue-Ridge, on the 29th April 1806, one BAY HORSE, upwards of fifteen hands high, adjudged to be five years old this spring, has some marks of gears with a small white spot on his right hind foot, branded, as well as we can make out with the letters I. D. on his left shoulder, appraised to £24 6s 8d current money of Virginia, by the subscribers. Richard S. Ellis. Ira. Richelson. Moses Rucker.
Amherst, sc. The above subscribers made oath before me a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid to the above appraisal. Josiah Ellis. April 29, 1806. A copy from the original deposited in my Office. Teste Wm. S. Crawford, C. A. C. 3w.
Dats for Sale
BY CATLIN & MAYO. THE above FIRM takes this method of informing the citizens of Lynchburg, and the public in general, that they have a large quantity of SORUM HATS, which they will sell at wholesale or retail, for cash very low, at their Manufactory, in the tenement formerly occupied by Mr. Samuel Schoenfeld, as a Shoe Maker's Shop, directly opposite Mr. Higginbotham's Store. They flatter themselves that the quality of their hats, and their punctual attendance to those who may become customers, will obtain them general patronage. Lynchburg, Dec. 22, 1806. if
TAVERN.
THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing his friends and the public, that he has opened the Tavern formerly occupied by Mr. John Thompson, in New London, in the East end of the town, near the Court house and opposite Dr. Jennings's. It is not unusual on these occasions to set forth pompous advertisements, filled with specious promises, few, and sometimes none are complied with; on the contrary, he will only say that he will do every thing in his power to render his House and Stable comfortable. THOMAS LAWTON New London, Nov. 4. if
AMHERST May Court, 1806.
Thomas Johnson Pltf. vs. John Lynch, jr. An- drew Lynch, John Lynch fr. Charles L. Terrell, and Sarah his wife, Sa- muel Mitchell, fr. Sam- uel Mitchell, jr. Charles Mitchell, and Edward Mitchell, and Charles Lynch, jr. Defts. In Chancery
THIS day came the Plaintiff by his attorney, and the Defts. Samuel Mitchell fr. Samuel Mitchell jr. Charles Mitchell and Edward Mitchell still failing to file their answers, it is considered by the Court that the bill of the complainant as to them be taken as confessed and the matter and equity thereof decreed accordingly, unless the said defts file their answers at or before August Court next. A Copy—Teste, Wm. S. Crawford C. A. C. 8w.
Lunenburg county, Nov. 10. THE subscriber thinks proper to give notice, he has resumed the practice of the Law, and purposes regular attendance in the Court of Appeals, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Chancery holden in the city of Richmond, (to which place he is now preparing to remove his residence.) Due attention will be paid to such business as may be committed to his care. WILLIAM COWAN. 8w.
Literary. "Diversions of Purley"—This work forms a new era in philosophy. It is the production of the celebrated John Horne Tooke , and is stamped with all the marks of his strong and active mind. He points out, in the course of it, and corrects the errors of men, whose eruditions had sanctioned those errors, and whose character for dry research had made them in some measure the arbiters of language. He traces those errors to their source, and by arguments simple but irresistible, he extorts the most perfect and implicit assent to his own doctrines. It is a work, which should be read and studied by every one, who aspires to a pure and perspicuous style, and who wishes to be thoroughly acquainted with the meaning and nature of those hitherto puzzling but necessary parts of our language which grammarians have been content to name without explaining. The first American edition of this work will be comprised in two volumes, large octavo, the first of these has just been published, the second will be ready for delivery within a month. Subscriptions will be received until the second volume shall be ready for publication, and no longer—at two dollars and fifty cents each volume, in boards; payable on delivery. Book sellers may obtain any number of the work, bound or in sheets, on the usual terms, on application to the publisher, Wm. DUANE. 60 Market street, Philadelphia.
Advertisement.
BY VIRTUE of two Deeds of Trust executed to us by Joseph Blankenship of Bedford county, one bearing date the 10th and the other the 11th of September, 1805, to secure the payment of two sums of money due to Thomas Wyatt, one by open account, amounting to Twenty-Eight Pounds nine shillings, with legal interest thereon from the 10th day of May, 1805—and one other sum of Fifty-Two Pounds nineteen shillings and nine pence, with legal interest thereon from the 31st of August, 1805—Also one other sum of money due to Taliaferro Stewart & Co. of Thirty-Five Pounds six shillings and two pence, with interest thereon from the 28th day of February, 1805—all of which sums by reference to said deeds will more fully appear.—Will be sold on the premises, for Ready Money, on Monday, the 9th of February next, viz. A tract of LAND, containing by estimation, one hundred and fifty Acres, lying in the county of Bedford—whereon the said Blankenship resides, and being part of a larger tract supposed to contain two hundred acres—a bout fifty acres whereof has been previously aliened to a certain Thomas Wilson as by reference to said deed will more fully appear. Also the following personal property, viz. Three Sows and Pigs, and Seven head of Sheep, conveyed by said Blankenship to us in said deeds for the purposes aforesaid, as by said deeds will more fully appear, and to which reference is hereunto made—or so much of the said property as will be sufficient to discharge the aforesaid debts with all the costs attending the same. JOHN H. TRENT, } Trustees JAMES BULLOCK. } December 23, 1806. 6w.
VIRGINIA, to wit. At a Court held for Franklin County, November 3d, 1806. Samuel Irvine, Compt. } AGAINST } George Rives, Burwell } Rives, and William A. } Chancery. Burwell, } Defts.
THE defendant George Rives 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 Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in March next, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in this state for eight weeks successively, and passed up at the front door of the Court-house of this county. A Copy—Teste, CALEB TATE, D. C. FOR JAMES CALLAWAY, C. F. C. 8w.
LAND FOR SALE. 500 Acres in Kentucky, On Hudson's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, lying, from Lexington eleven, from Paris nine, and from Winchester ten miles, all flourishing towns, and each at a Court House: the whole of this Land is of the first quality, and has about Fifty or Sixty Acres Cleared, with considerable improvements, ORCHARDS, &c. Also a fine CAVE, which will answer every purpose of a Dry Well, for saving fresh Meats, &c. in summer; situated quite convenient to a beautiful eminence for to stand on; and the Title undoubted—At the reduced price of Six DOLLARS Cash, per Acre, if paid by January 1807.
1200 Acres on both sides Of the Rolling fork of Salt River, in Washington County. One Third Low Ground, the remainder Second and Third rate high Land, with Three PLANTATIONS on it, and some good improvements; it is excellent for stock of all kinds, being contiguous to the knobs, which afford an extensive and a lasting range; and it includes that part of the Jump Lick on which good SALT has been made, and which serves for Stock instead of giving them Salt, and will be sold very low for Cash as above.
400 Acres on Greasy Creek, in Montgomery County, Virginia; a considerable part of which is good Flat Land, affording plenty of fine MEADOW GROUND, a good MILL SEAT, and an excellent Range for Stock of all kinds—Very low for Cash, as above.
138 Acres in Patrick County, on Widgeon Creek, settled by Mr. Bride and improved by him, where he has lived many years.—Price not exceeding THREE DOLLARS.
300 Acres in Bedford County, adjoining Randolph's old Order line on Stanton River, near Mr. Mark Anthony's.—At TWENTY SHILLINGS per Acre.
1400 Acres in Campbell County, on Outer River, and on both sides of Flat Creek, including the S. part whereon the subscriber now lives, (which is a beautiful one, situated in the fork, and commanding a delightful prospect of both streams, and of one hundred acres of Low Grounds, there being upwards of two on the tract.) There are several PLANTATIONS on this Tract, sufficient to work Twenty Hangers to advantage; Dwelling Houses Orchards of Apple, Peach, &c. A MILL SEAT viewed by order of Court, and free privilege of building; in a good neighbourhood, and plenty of water for merchant's work, &c. &c. and this land affords plenty of fine Meadow Ground and Lime Stone.—Is distant from Lynchburg eighteen, from New-London eight, and from Campbell Court-house ten miles, and is generally acknowledged, on account of soil, situation and convenience, to be equal to any in this part of the country; and will bare dividing into Four good Seats, with a good Plantation on each; on each is proper land for ORCHARDS, of the right height to avoid killing Frosts; and on which is an ORCHARD of Apples and Peach Trees that has not failed of Fruit for upwards of thirty years last past.—This Tract altogether may be bought at TWELVE DOLLARS per Acre, to be paid in Four equal half yearly payments, commencing on the 1st day of January, 1807, &c. at which time possession will be given, and a sufficient Title will be made, on giving Bonds with satisfactory Security, bearing Interest from the date if not punctually paid.
502 Acres, (part of the Above) called Arthur's old Tract, a large PLANTATION, Dwelling House Overseer's House, some Fruit Trees, and the soil is well known to be equal to any in this part of the country for Tobacco, Cotton, and all sorts of Grain; is well watered, some good Meadow ground, and a plenty of Lime-Stone on it—At SEVEN DOLLARS per Acre, payable on the first of January 1807.
About 20,000 Acres lying in Franklin, Patrick and Botetourt Counties, including several Surveys; one of which (being large) may be divided into Large or Small tracts, so as to accommodate the purchasers.—The price will be from ONE SHILLING to FOUR DOLLARS per Acre, according to the Quality and Quantity asked.
Cash, Tobacco at the market price or principal Merchant's Acceptances either at Lynchburg, Richmond, or Manchester, will be received in payment for the above. JOHN CALLAWAY. October 27th, 1806. TF.