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YEAR 2.
Thursday, January 22, 1807.
No. 13.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, Dec. 26.
Mr. Dawson presented a memorial from sundry merchants of Fredericksburg and Falmouth, praying the removal of the duty of entry from the Empress of China to Fredericksburg, which was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
On motion of Mr. Clark, Resolved, That the committee on post-offices and post-roads be directed to enquire into the expediency of establishing a mail between the Bays and the city of New Orleans, and between the city of New Orleans and Natchez, by way of Amite , Opelousas , and Rapides , and report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Nelson, Resolved, That the President be requested to cause to be laid before this House the number and rate of the frigates, and such other information touching this subject as may be in his possession.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Venable in the chair—on the bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. States, which was read by the chairman as follows:
(Here follows the Bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.)
The first blank in the 1st section was filled with ten ; the second with five hundred ; the third with ten ; and the fourth with one .
The third section having been read—Mr. J. Clay said that it appeared to him that this section gave most extraordinary powers to the justices of the peace. In the state which he represented a justice of the peace was authorized to bind over an individual until a superior judge or court should have an opportunity of investigating the case. But, according to the provisions of this section, an ignorant justice of the peace might bind over an individual, or imprison him for a year, or longer, if he could not find sureties for his good behaviour. He would also enquire what evidence was required of the intention of the accused to commit the act recited in the bill? The expression was "whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of any judge or justice of the peace." No evidence was required of an overt act. It appeared to him that this provision was extremely dangerous. He therefore moved to strike out the section.
In reply it was said by Messrs. R. Nelson and Dawson that the object of this section was to give to justices of the peace with regard to the acts against the peace of the U. S. made punishable by the bill, the same authority they possessed in the case of crimes committed against a foreign power.
In the progress of the discussion it was further remarked by Mr. J. Clay that this section went to punish persons on mere suspicion. This appeared from comparing the provisions of the bill section with those of this section. The former provided for the punishment of persons who should within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States begin or be on foot, or provide or prepare the means for any military expedition or enterprise, with intent of taking possession of any fort, arsenal, magazine, dock, navy-yard, or any public vessel of the United States, or of invading or occupying with an armed force, any part of the United States, or the territories thereof, or with intent, in any other manner, or of adhering to the enemies of the said states, or who with intent, as aforesaid, shall combine or conspire together, or shall counsel, advise, or attempt to let on foot, provide or prepare the means for any such military expedition or enterprise, or to procure any insurrection, unlawful assembly, or combination, for such purpose, although such expedition or enterprise shall not be carried into effect, and whether such conspiracy, counsel, advice, or attempts, shall have the proposed effect or not.
On examining the third section it would be seen that this extraordinary power was given to any justice of the peace to whom satisfaction it shall appear any person intends to commit any such misdemeanor—Mr. Clay said he wished to know how it was to be ascertained when a person meant to intend to advise the setting on foot a military expedition, or what degree of criminality would attach to a person intending to advise to the making of such preparations. He trusted the section would be stricken out, and that the committee would rise, in which case he would then move to recommit the bill.
Mr. R. Nelson acknowledged the section to be susceptible of the meaning given it by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, which, however, he said had not been intended by the select committee who reported the bill. But he hoped that the section, instead of being stricken out, would be amended.
It appeared to him that it might be amended so to remove every objection that had been urged to it. By requiring evidence to be given on oath before the judge or justice were empowered either to recognize or commit the accused, and by limiting the recognition or confinement until the next term of the court, and by striking out the words "intends to commit," he thought the section would be rendered unexceptionable. If the motion to strike out should be rejected, Mr. N. said he would offer an amendment to this section to strike out the exceptional part of the section, and provide that any person who shall commit a misdemeanor against the act may be bound over by a justice or judge, to his good behaviour to the next term, or be committed if he fails to find sureties.
A debate of considerable length ensued on Mr. J. Clay's motion, to strike out the section, in which Messrs. J. Clay, E. D. Dana, Holland, Fisk, Quincy, Kelly, Dwight and Hastings supported; and Messrs. R. Nelson, Southard, Sloan, Cooke and Allison opposed it.
By the former gentlemen the principle embraced by the section was pronounced unconstitutional, unprecedented and dangerous, inasmuch as it invaded the sacred rights of the citizen.
By the latter, the necessity of a modification conformable to that suggested by Mr. Nelson was admitted.
As there was no substantial difference of opinion avowed, we deem it altogether superfluous to enter into a wider detail of the arguments adduced.
The motion to strike out the section was carried by a large majority, 30 members voting in the affirmative.
The committee then rose and asked leave to lie again, which was refused by the House; when on motion of Mr. J. Clay, the bill was recommitted to the select committee, who introduced it with the addition of two members.
Monday, Dec. 29.
The resolutions as agreed to on Wednesday, are as follows:
Resolved, That provisions ought to be made by law, to fortify and defend such position on the Mississippi below the city of New Orleans, as the President of the U. States shall designate, for the protection of that city; and that further provision ought to be made by law, for guarding the approaches to the same from the east.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be authorized to accept of any company or companies of volunteers either of artillery, cavalry, or infantry, who may associate and offer their services for the service, (not exceeding thirty thousand men,) who shall be clothed and furnished with horses, at their own expense, and armed and otherwise equipped at the expense of the U. S. except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed by the respective state and territorial authorities; who shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the President shall judge proper, within two years after they shall accept the same; and which called into actual service, and when remaining in the same, shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage, and allowance for clothing, with the regular troops of the U. States.
Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Mr. Early called for the order of the day on the Bill providing for the punishment of CERTAIN CRIMES against the U. States.
Mr. Eppes moved the re-commitment of the bill to a select committee. He said he trusted that the bill in its present shape would not pass. The object contemplated by it, was to give the same powers to prevent or punish an expedition against the U. S. that it was already in the case of an expedition against a foreign power. This would be found by consulting the message of the President, delivered at the commencement of the session. The President observes, "where an enterprise is meditated by private individuals, against a foreign nation, in amity with the United States, powers of prevention, to a certain extent, are given by the laws. Would they not be as reasonable, and useful, where the enterprise is against the U. States?"
This is the recommendation of the President—this is the provision deemed necessary by him—Let us compare it with the provisions of the existing law. In the 3d vol. of the laws of the U. S. 5th Sec. we find the following provision:
"That if any person shall within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States, begin, or let on foot, or provide or prepare the means for any military expedition or enterprise to be carried on from thence against the territory or dominion of any foreign prince or state, with whom the United States are at peace, every such person offending, shall, upon conviction, be adjudged guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall suffer fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court, in which conviction shall be had,
so as that such fine shall not exceed three thousand dollars, nor the term of imprisonment be more than three years."
This is the provision at present in force in respect to an enterprise against a foreign nation. But in addition to this the committee are for giving the following power. Mr. E. here read the first section of the bill under consideration, as follows:
"Be it further enacted, that if any person or persons shall within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States begin, or let on foot, or provide or prepare the means for any military expedition or enterprise, with intent of taking possession of any fort, arsenal, magazine, dock, navy-yard, or any public vessel of the U. S. or of invading or occupying, with an armed force any part of the U. S. or the territories thereof, or with intent, in any other manner, of levying war against the U. S. or of adhering to the enemies of the said states; or, who, with intent, as aforesaid, shall combine or conspire together, or shall counsel, advise, or attempt to let on foot, provide or prepare the means for any such military expedition or enterprise, or to procure any insurrection, unlawful assembly, or combination, for such purpose, although such expedition or enterprise shall not be carried into effect, and whether such conspiracy, counsel, advice, or attempts, shall have the proposed effect or not; every such person or persons so offending, shall, upon conviction, be adjudged guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall suffer fine & imprisonment, at the discretion of the court in which the conviction shall be had, so as that the fine shall not exceed
thousand dollars, or be less than dollars, nor the term of imprisonment be more than years, or less than years; and further, at the discretion of the court, to be held to find sureties for his, or their good behaviour, in such term as the said court may direct: Provided always, That nothing herein contained, shall be construed to as to prevent the trial and punishment of any person or persons guilty of treason, murder, or any other offence, punishable by any law or laws of the U. States."
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Friday, January 2.
An engrossed bill, "To amend an act entitled, an act to amend the several laws concerning slaves," was read a third time, and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Concerning the county of Amherst," was read a third time and several blanks therein filled up, and passed.
Mr. Archer presented, from the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication, which relates to courts martial, a bill, "Respecting courts martial."
Mr. Rozell presented, according to order, a bill, "To amend the act concerning constables;" and
A bill, "To amend the act, entitled an act to compel the attendance of witnesses before a single justice of peace;" and
Mr. M'Henry (of Washington) presented, according to order, a bill, "Giving jurisdiction to certain courts, and declaring the law in cases of alimony;" which bills are severally received, read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. W. Foushee presented, according to order, a bill, "To amend an act for reducing into one act the several acts concerning the court of appeals and special court of appeals."
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To provide for the distribution and preservation of the public arms;" and that Messrs. Gholson, Madison, Coleman (of Pittsylvania) Smyth (of Wythe) Minor (of Spottsylvania) Breckenridge, W. Foushee, Rovertson, Lindsay, Goodwyn, Cheatham, Fleming and Ball, do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "Giving to the county courts within this commonwealth, the power of establishing fairs and towns;" and that Messrs. Nelson, Ferrell, Coles, Smyth (of Wythe) Lindsay, Forbes, Blakey, Gholson, White (of Orange) Breckenridge, Lowther, Gregory and Taliaferro, do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the act concerning grand juries, petit juries and venires;" and that Messrs. Purnell, Watson, Ganes, Breckenridge and Randolph, do prepare and bring in the same.
On motion, Ordered, That so much of the governor's communication of yesterday, as relates to the road to be opened from Cumberland, in the state of Maryland, to the state of Ohio, together with the documents accompanying the same, be referred to Messrs. M'Kinley, Brown, Elington, Donaldson, Tavenor and Congleton; and that they do report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Saturday, January 3.
An engrossed bill, "Concerning the
militia of the town of Petersburg," was read a third time, and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Incorporating a company to build a toll bridge over Great Humbug Creek, in the county of Fairfax," was read a third time, and several blanks therein filled up, and amended by an engrossed clause by way of rider was passed. Ayes 16—Nays 12.
Monday, January 5.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:
"For ascertaining the northern boundary of Norfolk borough;"
A bill, "Providing for the payment of the debts of Norfolk borough;"
They have also passed the bill, "Establishing several towns;" and the bill, "Authorizing Samuel Pleasants, jun. to publish a collection of certain public laws of this commonwealth, and for other purposes," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The House proceeded to consider the Senate's amendments to the first named bill, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The house proceeded to consider the amendments on the last named bill, and the same being read, were on the question put thereupon, disagreed to by the house.
On motion, Resolved, That a committee be appointed to examine into the expenditures arising under the several laws, authorizing the opening a road from the upper navigation of James river to the upper navigation of Kanawha, with an instruction to report, by bill or otherwise; and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Thompson, Reynolds, Bennett, Minor and Ball.
Mr. Baker presented, according to order, a bill, "Concerning the watermen of James river and its navigable branches above the falls;"
Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) from the committee of propositions and grievances, presented a bill, "Extending British Street in the borough of Norfolk;" and
A bill, "Authorizing the corporation court of the borough of Norfolk to let out the ferry across Elizabeth river, and for other purposes;"
Mr. J. Foushee presented, according to order, a bill, "Concerning the militia of the city of Richmond;" and
Mr. Murchison presented according to order, a bill, "Amending the 5th & 6th sections of the act, entitled an act to reduce into one the several acts, directing the course of delinents."
Tuesday, January 6.
An engrossed bill, "Establishing the width of certain streets in the city of Richmond, and for other purposes," was read a third time, and passed.
An engrossed bill, "To amend the act concerning constables," was read a third time; and passed.
An engrossed bill, "To amend the act, entitled, "An act to compel the attendance of witnesses before a single justice of the peace," was read a third time; and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Concerning the abatement of suits and probate of deeds," was read a third time, and the title amended; and passed.
An engrossed bill, (which lay on the table) "to amend the act, entitled "An act to reduce into one the several acts concerning mills, mill-dams and other obstructions of water courses," was taken up; and passed.
An engrossed bill, "To amend the act, entitled "An act appointing commissioners to view and mark out a way for a road from Thorton's gap, in the Blue Ridge, to the little river turnpike road, leading to Alexandria, and to raise a certain sum of money by lottery for opening the said road," was read a third time and the question being put on the passage of the said bill, it passed in the negative.
Wednesday, January 7.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate insist upon their amendments to the bill, "Authorizing Samuel Pleasants, jun. to publish a collection of certain Public Laws of this Commonwealth, and for other purposes"—to which the House of Delegates have disagreed.
They have also passed a bill, "Directing the mode of proceeding against decedents' estates, and providing a mode of reviving suits in certain cases;" and
A bill, "To amend and explain an act, entitled, an act to reduce into one all acts and parts of acts relating to the appointment and duties of sheriffs"—with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
Domestic.
On the 5th instant, an election was held
at Richmond, for the election of directors for the state and branch banks of Virginia, when the following gentlemen were chosen for the present year:
For Richmond —Abraham B. Venable, John Harvey, Benjamin Hatcher, Joseph Gallego, Gervais Sturs, John H. Foushee, Gabriel Ralston, John C. Hoxie, Samuel Pleasants, John Ambler, James Brown, Robert Gamble, John M. Credie, and Charles Ellis.
For Lynchburg —Robert Birchett, Paul Nash, Robert Walker, William Clark, Alexander Brown, Thomas Atkinson, Archibald Leigh, Wm. Bowden, James Fergus, Samuel Christian, Samuel Hinton, James Byrne, and Benjamin Edwards.
For Norfolk —Richard E. Lee, William B. Lamb, William B. Selden, John Southgate, Martin Falk, Samuel Miley, Alexander Jordan, William Knox, Samuel Marsh, James Young, George M'Intosh, Charles Fry, and Dr. James Taylor.
For Fredericksburg —David C. Kerr, John T. Brooke, John Minor, Colonel John Mercer, John Taliaferro, Chas. L. Carter, Robert Walker, Thomas Goodwyn, William Hollingsworth, George French, James Vail, John Scott, and Robert Patton.
We understand an attempt is making in the legislature, to abolish the public guard stationed at Richmond.—However repugnant even the semblance of a standing army may be to the feelings of free men, yet we are convinced the internal situation of our country demands a small regular force, not only as a safeguard to the public property, but also to act in cases of emergency, in repelling the attacks of traitors and insurgents. Be ware of the fate of St. Domingo.
The recognition of the court of appeals, continues to occupy the attention of the legislature.
The proposition suggested by Mr. Gholson, as to the propriety of taking the sense of the freeholders on calling a convention, has been rejected in the Senate.
JUDGE CARRINGTON, Sen. has resigned the office of Judge of the High Court of Appeals of this Commonwealth. The following is his letter to the Governor announcing his resignation:
Charlotte County, Jan. 1, 1807.
Sir, Having served my country forty-two years, without intermission, twenty-nine of those years, devoted to the Judiciary Department, and being now in the seventy fifth year of my age, I think it time for me to retire from public business, to the exalted station of a private citizen; under this impression, I think proper to resign my office of a Judge of the Court of Appeals—elected in my Commission with a resignation annexed, and I no longer consider myself a member of that honorable court. This you will be pleased to communicate to the Honorable General Assembly, now in session, to whom my best respects are rendered, with a well founded hope that their honest labours may promote the public welfare.
With my compliments and unfeigned respects to that honorable body, your aids and associates,
I am, Most affectionately, Your friend, Fellow Citizen, P. CARRINGTON.
His Excellency, WILLIAM H. CABELL, Esq. Governor of Virginia. Richmond.
Knoxville, January 3.
On Monday last, an express from the city of Washington arrived at this place on his way to New Orleans; a small mail of which he was the bearer, is only to be opened at Knoxville, Nashville, Fort Adams and New Orleans—His credentials require he shall be furnished with five horses so as to enable him to travel 120 miles in twenty-four hours. The rider who brought the mail to this place, was unable through fatigue to go any further, another was procured who went on in 15 minutes. By this conveyance a letter was received by Governor Sevier from the war department, the contents of which requested his vigilance in preventing any expedition that might be fitting out in the Western waters.
that it had been reported by those supposed enterprise, that as free citizens would the mouth of Con
Col. Burr arrived at Gen. Jack from this town; a place several times appears to be prepared we know not where any hostile movement known.

FACTS.
General Wilkinson did apply to the acting governor of the Mississippi territory for 500 militia. Mr. Meade required to know for what purpose—no answer was given for several days.
A considerable assemblage of the militia officers at the seat of government being consulted; it appears that considering, that 3 battalions of Choctaw Indians had been tampered with, and were painted for war—that one body of them had already crossed the U. S. line and destroyed the plantation, and carried off the farming utensils of Maj. Woodbridge.
Considering that the proximity of Fort Adams, rendered it necessary not to leave that part of the country open to the assaults of conspirators, they advised Mr. Meade not to...
the public councils, in order to favor conspirators.—It is really time that congress should exhibit some activity in repressing conspiracy and intriguers.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 9. Extract of a letter from a gentleman of great respectability, dated Frankfort, Kentucky, December 15.
"Burr left this place about 5 days ago and went to Lynch's. He told me he should wait to hear as to Wilkinson's success; if hostilities did commence he should go down and try and take all he could get to follow him, & if hostilities did not commence he should go to the southward. I believe that there is no doubt but General Adair has gone to Louisiana, and it is said has gone to Wilkinson. There is no doubt but men are engaging for the Burr party. I have seen several persons who have conversed with the men engaged; viz."
"They are engaged for 6 months at least; to have arms if required, and are to descend the river, to get $10 per month, and 100 or 150 acres of land."
QUERE —Is the above statement represented to have been made by Mr. Burr, meant by him as a cover to plans even more hostile to the peace of the Union?
From a Frankfort (K.) paper.
THE DEATH OF THE HON. JOHN BRECKENRIDGE
Attorney General for the United States of America, was announced to the legislature of this state on Tuesday last, by general Russell, a member of the house of representatives, from Fayette county, standing in his place, in the following impressive and interesting manner:
MR. SPEAKER, I rise to announce to the house an event, which must be considered a misfortune to the Western Country; and, indeed, to the whole United States of America. The death of a patriot who has supported with honor to himself and advantage to his country a character unsullied, whilst acting a conspicuous and eminently useful part on the great theatre of active life, must be an event calculated to produce unutterable sorrow to the friends of liberty thro' the world.
Is there a bosom within these walls with the honor of the patriots, that title of the most illustrious, when the Hon. John Breckenridge is now no more, but the day is paid, in the zenith of the unavoidable...
We have ample cause to mourn the loss of this great man, and the monument of his country be...
accused of a want of inclination, in decreeing him those marks of approbation, which will act as an incentive to virtue & promote the public welfare, by inducing those who are to follow him to imitate his praiseworthy actions.
That bright constellation of patriots, whose genius shone forth with resplendent lustre in 1801, are gradually dropping off from the busy scenes of life. Mason, the Cato and pride of Virginia, is gone forever; and Breckenridge, whose talents claim and have received the applause of his countrymen, is now an inanimate, lifeless corps! The integrity of Jackson has secured to him a distinguished standing in the archives of the national gratitude; and whilst talents and honesty are considered as the proper attributes of men, his noble stand against the general will, with a late respect, be recollected among citizens.
unadorned language of I call the attention of the people of Kentucky, to a re-(if it is possible they can forgetten) of the late Attorney General of the United States.
It will be well remembered, that whilst a senator in congress from this state, he acted a leading and distinguished part in obtaining the repeal of many obnoxious laws.
But it is to his usefulness on this floor, that I can with equal propriety call the attention of his fellow-citizens. To repeat what he did perform, would be, perhaps, here unnecessary, as his conduct must be impressed on the minds of the citizens of Kentucky. It may be asked what he did not perform that was not advantageous to his country.
I hope, therefore, that the resolution which I am about to offer, will receive the unanimous assent of this honorable body; and that the senate of this state will join us in condolence at an event, which all must consider, at this juncture of our affairs, a great political misfortune.
Whereupon General Russell offered the following resolution, which was unanimously entered into by the Senate and House of Representatives:
Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, that as a mark of approbation due to the talents, and political services of the late Honorable John Breckenridge, a citizen of the commonwealth of Kentucky and Attorney General of the United States of America, the members of the legislature will wear crape on the left arm, as a badge of mourning, for the space of thirty days; and that the officers of the government as well as the bar of Kentucky be and they are hereby requested to do the same.
Col. Burr's Expedition.
On Monday last, Col. Burr sailed from this place with two boats (not gun boats.) There were on board several families, horses and cattle. We understand he is to be joined by a number of boats at the mouth of Cumberland river; it is reported, and generally believed here, that he is destined against Mexico and the Spanish provinces in that quarter. Time will unveil this mystery.
In addition to the above paragraph, we are further informed, that two more boats will follow Col. Burr on Sunday next from this place, loaded with provisions.
Tennessee Gazette.
"Wene'er shall look upon his like again!"
Yesterday morning, the celebrated JOHN WOOD, one of the late Editors of the Western World, took a seat in the Mail Coach, for the City of Washington. We understand he has bid a final adieu to Kentucky.
Palladium.
The House of Delegates have adopted an innovation for the court of Appeals, distinct from either of the two we have already noticed. In case of the death,
resignation, or removal of either of the judges, his place is not to be supplied, but his salary of 450 pounds is to be divided amongst the four others. When one of the remaining four is vacated, his salary is to be divided in the same manner, and the court is to be reduced to three judges. For this additional compensation, there are to be three sessions in the year, and the period of service about 120 days.
Extract from John Wood's Prospectus, for publishing a Paper at Washington, to be entitled "The Atlantic World."
As in the first numbers a correct statement will be given of the plan of Col. Burr, which the editor now feels convinced from the testimony produced at Frankfort is not against the interest of the Union, as likewise of the proceedings in the Western Country, which will be found highly interesting. Those persons who may be desirous of patronising the Atlantic World, are solicited to subscribe at the commencement.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman residing in West Tennessee.
Dec. 18.
Much sensibility has been produced here, on the subject of a Spanish war. General orders have been issued for a Militia to be held in readiness, to march at a short notice. On this occasion our people have discovered a spirit worthy of freedom. I hope and believe, that on great emergencies the Americans would imitate the same spirit which stimulated their fathers in seventy-six.
"There has been a considerable rumor among us, on the subject of a conspiracy being meditated against the government, by some of the western people and others—but to me the whole is in conclave—for myself, I apprehend no danger from it, inasmuch as I do think that the people of this country are too well disposed towards the government to indulge the most remote thought of such a measure. —nay, they would become indignant at the idea. In fact I think there is no man of common sense who would attempt such a thing at this time."
The Star.
Lynchburg.
Thursday, January 22.
Addresses approbatory of the conduct of the Chief Magistrate are offered from all parts of the union, and solicitations expressed that he will permit himself to be held up as a candidate for the ensuing Presidency.
The Ohio Militia by their promptness and patriotism in the suppression of Burr's machinations, will convince the world how fully competent they are, to every measure of defence, internal order, and tranquility, when inspired by an energetic patriotic leader. The Governor's firmness backed by the instant and spirited resolves of the Legislature, affords a glorious example to the world, how a free people will act in a great national emergency.
The Dublin Journal of the 12th of October states that serious disturbances have arisen in the counties Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim, in the west of Ireland. The oppression practised in the collection of tythes is alledged to be the pretext.—Numbers of the peasants assembled in the night under the name of "Threshers" burn or otherwise destroy barns, and other places of deposit for tythe corn.
Borrowed Books.
Voiture, a distinguished wit & eminent French writer, used to say—there was one reason for not returning borrowed books—"that it was much easier to retain the book, than the contents of it."
This hint, 'tis hoped will not pass unnoticed.
Fabricators of verse, destitute of rhyme and reason, who may be anxious to see their productions in print, are respectfully informed that they can be admitted only on the terms of advertisements—Parental tenderness frequently overlooks distortion and deformity—This is natural, and the partiality is pardonable, provided you are not tortured to acknowledge that a monster is beautiful.
We have been doubly plagued lately, by paying the postage on, and being obliged to read an anonymous impertinent note from a rhyme cutter, whose time and talents would have been more beneficially & aptly employed in making worm-fences, or three legged stools.
But the curse of such a propensity is that the evil and ill consequences of its vanity and inflation must spread and disperse the pursuits and avocations of many, particularly of printers.—Postage is become a heavy tax, and rendered doubly grievous when imposed by folly, vanity, and impertinence.
A white man who calls himself William Poe, and a dark likely mulatto named John Campbell, who says he came from the neighborhood of Norfolk, were, a few days ago, tried here, and committed.—A new surfeit, a great coat, and several other articles were found upon them, and sworn to by the owners. They are to have their trial to-day. A black haired, black whiskered man, who wore a brown camblet coat, lined with green baize, and went by the name of Tom Clark, was of the party. Clark has disappeared. He made several attempts to sell the mulatto in Lynchburg and the vicinity. It was this Clark who sent the silver spoons already noticed, to be sold to the shop-keeper.
Graves was of their gang. They have been lurking about Lynchburg for a considerable time—had various encampments—slept out of doors, and subsisted doubtless, on plunder.
Their head quarters, or principal place of rendezvous were within two miles of town, and near to the cabin of an elderly arful free negro wench, to whom they resorted during their leisure moments, and who has occasionally served as their messenger, and doubtless, from circumstances, as their instructor. Mills & smoke-houses have been broken open latterly, and not less than six entire hogs carried off at one sweep. Such are the fruits of idleness and profligacy, and such will forever be the result where the police is negligent, and the laws are violated with impunity.
Thomas Todd is appointed Chief Justice of Kentucky, in room of George Masters, resigned. George Muter, President of the Court of Appeals, has resigned.
Felix Grundy is appointed to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Don. Ben. Sebastian.
From the Boston Centinel.
Extract
From the Charge of Chief Justice PARSONS to the Grand Jury of the Supreme Judicial Court.
"FELONY affecting life, is either Murder or Manslaughter."
"Murder, is the wilful killing any person of Malice aforethought either express or implied."
"The malice is express, when there was a premeditated intention to kill."
"Malice is implied, when the killing is attended with circumstances which indicate great wickedness and depravity of disposition, a heart void of social duty, and fatally bent on mischief. And every man who kills another in a duel, deliberately fought, is a murderer."
"Manslaughter is the killing another, either wilfully, or through
gross negligence, but not from malice aforethought, nor from accident, necessity, or for the advancement of public justice."
"Homicide, from accident or necessity, is excusable; and, for the advancement of public justice, is justifiable."
"Observing in the list of prisoners returned by the jail-keeper, there are two persons charged with the crime of homicide; it may be useful to you, in your inquiries, to mention some principles of law relating to this subject."
"In every charge of murder, the fact of killing being first proved against the party accused, to reduce the offence below that crime, by any circumstances of accident, necessity, or human infirmity, he must satisfactorily prove these circumstances, unless they arise out of the evidence produced against him."
"When the act, which occasions the death, is unlawful, yet if malice either express or implied be wanting, the killing is not murder, but manslaughter, the act being impeded to the infirmity of human nature."
"Neither words of reproach, however grievous, nor contemptuous or insulting gestures, without an assault on the person, are sufficient to free the party killing with a dangerous weapon, from the guilt of murder."
"An assault is an attempt or offer, with force and violence, to do a corporal hurt to another, as by striking at him, or even by holding up the fist at him in a threatening or insulting manner, or with such other circumstances as denote an intention and ability, at the time, of using actual violence against his person. And when the injury, however small, as spitting in a man's face, or unlawfully touching him in anger, is inflicted, it amounts to a battery, which includes an assault."
"Any assault made, not lightly, but with violence or circumstances of indignity upon a man's person, if it be resented immediately, and in the heat of blood, by killing the party with a deadly weapon, is a provocation which will reduce the crime to manslaughter. Unless the assault was sought for by the party killing, and induced by his own act to afford him a pretence for wreaking his malice. To illustrate this exception, a case is stated of the falling out of A. and B.—A. says he will not strike, but will give B. a pot of ale to touch him; on which B. strikes him, and A. thereupon kills B. This is murder in A. notwithstanding the provocation received by the blow from B. because A. sought that provocation."
"A man may repel force by force in defence of his person against any one who manifestly intends or endeavours by force or surprise, feloniously to kill him And he is not obliged to retreat, but may pursue his adversary, until he has secured himself from all danger, and if he kill him in so doing, it is justifiable self-defence.—But a bare fear, however well grounded, unaccompanied by any open act indicative of such an intention, will not warrant him in killing.—There must be an actual danger at the time.—And (in the language of Lord Chief Justice HALE) it must plainly appear by the circumstances of the case, is the manner of the assault, the weapon, &c. that his life was in imminent danger; otherwise the killing of the assailant will not be justifiable homicide."
"But if the party killing, had reasonable grounds for believing that the person slain had a felonious design against him, and under that supposition kill him; although it should appear that there was no such design, it will not be murder, but it will be either manslaughter or excusable homicide, according to the degree of caution used, and the probable ground of such belief."
"These principles have been recognized by the wisest and most humane writers on the criminal law."
"After a due and impartial inquiry into the several cases that may require your attention, you will ascertain the facts, and afterwards apply the principles of law, to obtain a just and legal result."

[The annexed abstract from a French paper, contains an interesting anecdote relative to the Brute Creation. It were well if reason and reflection in man were as much the parents of gratitude, as instinct is in Brutes.]
VIENNA, May 21.—A circumstance occurred at the Menagerie at Schönbrunn, which deserves the attention of naturalists. A Bengal Tiger, usually fed with butcher's meat, is at certain periods, (when liable to a disorder common to him—in ophthalmia,) given living animals, the warm blood of which is supposed to assist his cure. He was given, a few days since, a young dog; at the moment he was thrown in, he was lying down resting his head upon his forefeet. The dog recovered from his first fright, approached him and began to lick his eyes. The Tiger found himself so much recovered, that forgetting his appetite for carnage, not only spared the little animal, but expressed his gratitude by his caresses. The dog entirely recovered from her ailment, continued to lick his eyes, and in a few days the Tiger was perfectly recovered. From this period the two animals have lived in the most perfect friendship. Before he touches his food, the Tiger always expects that his companion shall partake of the most delicate parts. He bears every thing from her, and even when bitten in play by the Dog, he not only manifests no resentment, but continually caresses her.
The following is said to be a literal translation of some lines written by a Canadian, in his native language, on Thunder.
"It is the voice of God, when he clothes himself with terror, & speaks in anger to the spirit of the lakes. The sea flies at the presence of his voice, and knows not whither to fly: the trees on the tops of the loftiest mountains bow down their heads to the valleys, the earth trembles, the rivers forget their course, and the clouds melt away in big round drops of rain."
From a London Paper. Westminster Election. Nov. 5.—At the close of the day the numbers stood thus:
James Paul, Esq. 327. Rt. Hon. R. B. Sheridan 178. Sir Samuel Hood 161.
As Mr. Sheridan and his friends were returning to the Shakespeare, the crowd annoyed them in a most furious and savage manner; John Davenport, a butcher, with a marrow bone & cleaver, aimed at Mr. Sheridan's head a blow with the former weapon, which, if it had not been intercepted, would probably have been mortal. Mr. Rhodes of Drury-lane, who was close to the fellow, arrested his arm, and in a great measure prevented the blow. He was immediately taken into custody, and carried to Bow-street—when this charge being made, the magistrates ordered him to be detained until Mr. Sheridan could conveniently attend.
Never, certainly, has an English election been attended with such disgraceful scenes of riot as were yesterday exhibited in Covent-Garden, by the rabble who favoured Mr. Paul. This worthy gentleman has gained one point at least, by enlisting himself under the banners of a certain baronet, whom he has determined to "follow to the scaffold:" he is sure to have the advantage of a settled and organized system of tumult and commotion, totally destructive to the general freedom of suffrage, which can be exercised by the voters of the opposite party only at the eminent hazard of life and limb. This is the system that was acted upon so forcibly and so disgracefully at Brentford, at the two last elections for Middlesex. We do not consider the state of the poll yesterday as the consequence so much of attachment to the person at the head of it, as of general intimidation. A thousand voters have been known to poll in one day for Mr. Fox, in West-
minster, in days of freedom without terror. Measures, we hope, will be taken to free the poll from terror, in its future progress.
Sir Samuel Hood and Mr. Sheridan equally shared the insults of the rude rabble; and the former with a tear, was heard to observe, that he never expected to witness such a scene in Old England.
Evidence of Joseph M. Street given to the Grand Jury in the case of the United States v. a Col. Aaron Burr.
I can give the grand jury no information relating to the indictment. My knowledge of the business being entirely from information. The contract said to be entered into between Aaron Burr and John Brown in the second number of the Western World, under the head of "No Burrism no Federalism," alluded only to opening a canal on the north west side of the Ohio. Nor do I know any person who can give any information relative to the indictment.
Evidence of John Wood. I know nothing that will amount to evidence. For some time past I have changed my opinion respecting the conduct of Mr. Burr, and am persuaded that he has no intention of doing any thing contrary to the laws and interest of the United States. The contract entered into by col. Burr and Brown stated as above, I have been informed, relates only to opening a canal on the Ohio, and the conduct of col. Burr at St. Louis and New-Orleans related only to land speculation.
COURT OF VICE ADMIRALTY.
Before his Honor Henry Moreton Dyer, Esq. sole Judge and Commissary.
NASSAU, Oct. 31, 1806. Nancy, Olcott, master.—Mr. Armstrong, Solicitor General, prayed the claim by him given, (in behalf of the citizens of the United States of America) to be admitted, and the ship, cargo & private adventures to be restored as claimed.—Mr. Kerr, on behalf of the captors prayed the said claim to be rejected, and the said ship, cargo and private adventure to be condemned. When his Honor the judge directed the said claimant to exhibit attestation, to explain the circumstance of the shipment of Hartshorn and Watson being consigned to him, without any letter of instruction appearing, and to negative his having any concern in the said transaction; whereupon the Solicitor General forthwith exhibited attestation of his said party, &c.
His Honor the Judge having heard proofs, together with the said affidavit read and the arguments of advocates and proctors on both sides thereon by interlocutory decree, pronounced the said shipment of Hartshorne and Watson to belong to Bartolome Siberio, or other subjects of Spain, and as such or otherwise, liable to confiscation, and condemned the same as good and lawful prize to the captors—admitted the claim of the master, and by interlocutory decree pronounced the said ship and the goods therein claimed, on behalf of the said master, of Peter Crary and Son, Daniel Lord, John Brazier, John and William Tabele, John Geib and Son, William Green, Charles Seton, Daniel Ludlow and Co. Francis Huguet, J. P. Lougchamp, James Thompson, P. Mark and Sterlitz, John Thompson, and Peter Cairon, to belong as claimed, and decreed the same together with the private adventures of the master and crew, to be restored to the claimant, for the use of the owners and proprietors thereof, subject to the whole of the captors costs in the cause; but with respect to the shipments of Jumel and Desobry, and Francis Varet and Son, directed further proof to be produced within two months.
This ship was in the prosecution of her voyage from New-York to Havanna, captured by the private ship of war Favorite, R. Barnett, commander, and brought to New-Providence. Amongst the ship's
papers were a bill of lading, and invoice for the goods shipped by Hartshorn and Watson, and in supply of proof respecting the same, an attestation upon oath, made on the 21st day of August last, by Robert G. Watson, one of the firm, before J. W. Patterson, notary public, at New-York, declaring the goods to be the property of his said firm; but a commission of inspection of ship and cargo having been issued from the court, the Marshal accidentally discovered a quantity of papers concealed in a box, forming part of that shipment, from which papers it clearly appeared that a considerable part, if not the whole, was the property of Bartolome Siberio, a passenger on board, and other Spaniards, residing at Havanna.
When men so far forget all their moral and civil duties, and thus violate that sacred law of public faith as has appeared in the present instance, it is to be hoped, that as well the innocent owners of the ship as the shipers of property on board of her may recover the full amount of all the damages they have sustained or yet may sustain, by reason of the capture and detention of their property, against the persons by whose highly criminal conduct they have suffered.—It cannot be doubted, but that an honest jury, in a district court of the state of New-York, upon proofs of the fact being produced to them, would, by their verdict, shew the abhorrence with which good men look upon practices of this nature.
Dreadful Shipwreck!!
The King George Packet, capt. Walker, bound from Parke-Gate for Dublin, was lately lost on Sallsbury Sands. Her passengers, mostly Irish harvest-men, above 100 in number, who were returning from England with pittances of their labours to their families, were under hatchets. The pumps were soon choked, and the water came so fast on the Irishmen in the hold, that they drew their large harvest pocket knives, and with desperation slew one another, to make their way upon deck. Great numbers ran screaming upon the mast; a woman with her child fastened to her back, was on the topmast head; the mast broke, the vessel being on her side, and they were all precipitated into the waves! Only five men and a poor Irish sailor boy escaped; the remainder, 125 in number, among whom were 7 cabin passengers, perished!
(American.)
From many speculations we might be led to believe that all liberty was but a name; that the difference among nations was ideal and that nations in past ages had contended without advantage, and succeeded without reward. It would be better for the multitude of readers, if the enemies of the present administration would undertake to say positively what they ask. What parts of the Constitution are to be abandoned? what form of government would be in the end best? What armies, what navies and what pensions would give real strength to government? To blame, and not to fix some well defined object of pursuit, is to render the nation unhappy without a knowledge of their generous duty. If no other government than monarchy is at any time best for a people, say so. If war be better than peace, say so. If Commerce has exclusive claims, say so. We may then know what we have to do for ourselves. But while invectives against the administration of the government go against the first principles of freedom, who can make so desperate a choice as to justify them? Who could wish a change without a serious advantage? Are not our public evils as few now, as we can hope to render them upon any change of condition? When we have exchanged the inconveniences of Liberty for the rod of Tyranny, we shall then be taught to spurn a tyrant and rise against the laws. But if we can retain our Liberties but for an hour, the struggle will reward us in the only rational happiness belonging to man.
To make the obligations of our duty ridiculous, they are commonly represented in the extremes they can produce. The men who hold the highest ranks are exultuated. But what are they inferior to the primitive planters? To the men who conducted our revolution, and fought our battles? Look at the men who still remain rich in the public gratitude, and see in what they could presume to boast of superiority to the present benefactors of our country.
Sal. Reg.
COMMUNICATION.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Aleppo to his friend—Translated from the Gazette of Marcellus, of 20th October, 1806.
"A very extraordinary discovery, such as will confound a thousand systems of prophetick writers, has lately been made.—The Apocalypse or revelation of St. John, one of the Apostles, has long been the subject of doubt and endless disputation. For several centuries it was not considered by many Christian Fathers and Churchmen as canonical, or the work of the inspired Apostle John; even Luther rejected it.—Those who doubted its title to the canon, alleged it to be the fabrication of one Cerinthus, who was cotemporary with the Apostles, and a Christian heretick, who denied the divinity of Christ, alleging he was but a teacher, and his doctrine or morals only divine.
The point in dispute seems now to be brought to a termination.—Some green labourers belonging to a little town called Gios, in Asia-Minor, lately removing some rubbish from an ancient edifice & digging up its ruins, took up a small marble globe. They could perceive no aperture, and at first conceived it was solid. On taking it however to the village it was found to be hollow, but with a shell of immense thickness and weight, and was finally broken.
There was found in it a number of scrolls or writing in the Greek language, bearing dates between 58 and 98 A. D. They were most curiously done up, and continued in a perfect state of preservation.
They were found to be wholly the writings of Cerinthus, containing his epistles to the Christian churches, and various dissertations on the points of controversy, then subsisting among the Christians.
These works appear to be written with great sectarian zeal, somewhat indicating an impaired brain, but the most singular of the writings, is a full draft of the Apocalypse in the same hand writing as the rest, with errazures, alterations and interlinations.—In every essential particular, it agrees with the book now called the revelation of St. John; and from the errazures, alterations and appearance, carries full evidence, it was merely fabricated by Cerinthus, and published as John's after his death, by way of upholding some of the peculiar tenets of Cerinthus.
This scroll as well as the rest, are now in the possession of the great bishop, and authenticated copies and proofs have been sent to the Pope and other great church dignitaries, of this most extraordinary desecration.
Death.
It is our painful duty to announce the death of the Honorable JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, late Attorney General of the United States, who died at his seat near Lexington, on Sunday morning last.
Few men have been more useful, and none more faithful to their country than Mr. Breckenridge—He was no negative character—he had warm friends, and bitter enemies; but his talents, industry, and integrity, enabled him to triumph over the machinations of his foes, and to secure the attachment of his friends. Having just entered into the 47th year of his age, he left this world rich in the esteem of his countrymen.
Francis (Ker.) Pall. diem.
Four Ge. paid wil the to T. M. by re si g o. ti si. ab cu tic J. W. M. we M. his F. da tiv C to I Burl Bedford Court, for the purpose of examining &c., the ac- counts of the abovenamed parties, they are therefore required to attend at the abovenamed time and place prepared to go into advertisement of the business. Thomas Lumpkin, Comr. Jan. 19, 1807. Bw.
AMHERST May Court, 1806.
Thomas Johnson Plff. 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. Defs. In Chancery
THIS day came the Plaintiff by his attorney, and the Defs. Sa- muel 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 ta- ken as confessed and the matter and equity thereof decreed accordingly, unless the said defts file their answers or or before August Court next. A Copy—Teste, Wm. S. Crawford c. a. c. Bw.
FOR SALE
Sketches
OF THE History of Branes 1807

had heard a noise; he expected some villainous transaction; he struck a light; snatched a knife (the only weapon near him) to defend himself; and the terrors discovered were merely the terrors of humanity, the natural effects of innocence as well as guilt, on holding such evidence. This defence, however, considered but as weak, could not stand against the several powerful circumstances against him. Never was circumstantial evidence more strong; there was need of comment from the judge in giving up the evidence. No room appears for extenuation, and the Jury found the prisoner guilty, without out of the box. Bradford was shortly after, still declaring he was the murderer not privy to the murder of Mr. Hays, but died disbelieved by all. There were these assertions not untrue: that the murder was actually committed by Hay's footman, who immediately stabbed his master, rifled his pockets of money, gold watch, and watch chain, and escaped to his own room, could have been, from the after tances, scarcely two seconds be fore his entering the unfortunate man's chamber. The world owes a debt to a remorse of conscience (the footman (eighteen months after the execution of Bradford) on a bed of sickness) it was a death-bed repentance and by that death the law lost its mark.
much to be wished that this ac could close here—but it cannot; for, though innocent, and not pri to the murder, was, nevertheless, the secret in design. He had heard, as the footman, what Mr. Hays had said at supper, as to his having a sum of money about him, and he to the chamber with the same dia intention as the servant. He was with amazement—he could not see his senses—and in turning back clothes to assure himself of the in his agitation dropped his knife bleeding body by which both his and his knife became bloody.— circumstances Bradford acknow the clergyman who attended his sentence.
A SKETCH OF
GENERAL MULLENDORFF.
veteran now in his 80th year, had the command of the Prussian battle of Jena, after the duke of Brunswick was obliged by his wounds to retire, was one of the generals under the Great Frederick, who urged the king of Prussia to make peace several days before the battle of the 14th of October. The king determined to do it on the 15th, one day too late; for Bonaparte anticipated him by an attack on the 14th.
This general, at present far advanced in years, began his career in the office of page to Frederick, with whom he served in all the wars in which that monarch engaged. Nature had endowed him with many valuable qualities, both mental and intellectual; and fortune had been no less favorable to him in furnishing him with the means and occasions to exercise them with advantage. His private fortune was sufficient at all times to support him in a style of elegance. In his youth he applied himself successfully to study; and in his more mature years his general character was that of a man of pleasing manners and regular conduct in society, brave and exact in the army, skillful and active in command, wise and moderate in administration.
He gave proof of considerable talents in the functions he held in the army or prince Henry, during the war for the succession of Bavaria; and on his return to Berlin, in quality of governor, he was equally respected by the military, by the citizens, and by foreigners. Nor has any man filled that office with more dignity, fidelity, and honor, to himself than he.
On the death of Frederick, when the city gates were shut, and he assembled the whole garrison for the purpose of making the oath of allegiance to the new monarch, nothing could be more affecting than to see this venerable companion of the fortunes of the hero, who had just expired, approach the troops overwhelmed with grief, make a vain attempt to give his language utterance, and at length give vent to his tears! Just tribute, more due to Frederick than a thousand other kings, and which no man knew how to pay so well as Mulleadorff.
This general, with the consent of all the ministry, and with the greatest reason, is placed at the head of those who still remain of this truly admirable reign, experienced, in the year 1791, a loss of disgrace. He was appointed to a command in Poland that could not be otherwise than useful, since he has declared his disapprobation of the project for the campaign intended to be made against the French. He had returned to Berlin, when William the Second sent him an order to send my colleague, Borelly, out of the country in the space of four and twenty hours, as he was accused of having maintained certain propositions favourable to liberty.
On this occasion M. de Mulleadorff sent M. de Meynack, one of our former pupils, and then his aid-de-camp, to announce this distressing intelligence to M. Borelly, and to assure him of the deep concern he himself experienced on the occasion, and to offer him, in consequence, all any assistance in his power to afford him; and, adding, a delay of two days for making the necessary preparations for a journey in so inclement a season of the year, it being in the severest part of winter. Thus, M. de Mulleadorff himself, in some measure disgraced, did not hesitate
to expose himself to still greater danger, for the sake of alleviating the situation of a father of a family whom he considered as innocent. This trait of courage is perhaps quite equal to that displayed in the field of battle.
Borelly sent the general, by his ambassador, assurances of his warmest gratitude, and also of his intention to leave Berlin in the four and twenty hours, being unwilling that any part of the odium and injustice of the king's orders should be cancelled. Accordingly he set out the next morning in the stage waggons, with his son, for France; and his wife and two daughters followed early in the spring months.
William, forced by the result of his expedition into Champagne, to confess that M. de Mulleadorff was a better judge than himself of the project of engaging in a war with France, by degrees admitted this celebrated general to his favour, and confided to him the command of his army in the ecclesiastical electorate; a command that was accepted by the companion of Frederick, because it included the question of concluding a peace, which he thought he could be the means of accelerating by keeping on the defensive only.
In this manner Mulleadorff, the Netor of the soldiers of Frederick, full of wisdom, noble in sentiment, the friend of humanity, and devoted to the true interests of his country, succeeded in conciliating the affections of the French nation, as he had ever done that of the Prussians; and by these consolatory sentiments crowned the esteem and respect entertained towards him by the enlightened portion of Europe.
NOTICE.
Died at Dennis Kelley's distillery, in Campbell county, Virginia, the 20th of December, 1806, Christian Lacy, whose legal heirs may be benefited by an attention to his Estate, or an application at a proper time, to the person who may administer thereon.
Trust Deed.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for Ready Money, on the premises, the 14th day of February, 1807—By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me by Josiah Hughes to secure the payment of a debt due Martin Smith, a tract of LAND, containing 150 acres, lying and being in the county of Campbell, on or near Hat Creek—The sale will be conducted and the conveyance made agreeable to said Trust.
DENNIS KELLEY, Trustee. January, 1807.
Virginia.
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for Campbell County, on Tuesday the 11th day of November, 1806.
John Lynch, sen. Com't. } In Chancery AGAINST Gersham Clemens Esq Kiel Clemens & Christo pher Fletcher, Def's
THE defendants not appearing, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this county, it is ordered and decreed that they do appear here on the second Monday in February next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted, in some one of the Virginia gazettes for 2 months successively, and posted up at the front door of the said Court-house for two several court days.
A Copy—Teste. JOHN ALEXANDER, D. C. C. C.
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 Hard, in the state of Georgia, Albert or Elbert county—he is between 30 and 40 years of age, a very black man, lost some of his upper fore teeth, has some remarkable small bands and feet, was but badly clothed when taken, he had on an old green planes round jacket, an oldenburg 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 devise—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.
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to the subscribers, on the 4th day of April, 1805, by John Mitchell, to secure the payment of Seventy Pounds, to Thomas Reader, with interest and the costs attending the execution of the said Trust Deed,
WILL BE SOLD,
On the premises, to the highest bidder for Ready Money, on Friday the 6th day of February next, the tract of Land whereon the said John Mitchell now resides, it being the same land purchased by said Mitchell at Thomas Reader's, and containing one hundred and fifty acres, more or less, situate and lying in the county of Campbell, on both sides of the main road leading from Lynchburg to New-London, & about eight miles from the former.—It is deemed unnecessary to say anything of the quality of this land, or of the advantages that it possesses, as it is presumed that persons who may wish to purchase will inform themselves previous to the day of sale. A special warranty will be made to the purchaser or purchasers, conveying all such title as is vested in us by the said Trust Deed.
THOMAS W. COCKE } Trustees WILLIAM DAVIS, Jr. } Lynchburg, 14th Jan. 1807. tds
To Rent
FOR four or more years, and possession given the first day of May next, a two story Brick HOUSE, in the town of Lynchburg, at present occupied by Messrs. William & James Morgan—the said House is an excellent stand for a Store, and capable of accommodating a genteel family.—For terms apply to the subscriber living in Amherst county, near New-Glasgow—Mr. Thomas W. Cocke of Lynchburg, or Mr. Daniel Warwick of Richmond.
LINDSAY COLEMAN. Jan. 14. 1807. tt
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.
William B. Banks, John Burfitt, Elijah Boley, Mr. Boart, Copper Smith.
Harrison Chilton, John Carter, Doc. William Cochran, Robert Cardwell, Col. John Callaway, Edmund Cobbe, Caleb Callaway, 2.
Adelson Davis, Samuel Duvall, Valentine De Pietro, John Douglass.
John H. Eas, Henry Farmworth, John Fowler, Solomon Gilleland, Daniel Gray, Richard Gilliam, Esq. Col. Charles Gratkin.
William Hore, John Hanford, 2, Joseph Herdwick, Higgingsbotham Bown, & Co.
Christopher Isbell, Allen Jones, set. 12; Isaac, William Jean, Robert Jennings 2, Benjamin & Nicholas Johnson, Lewellen Jones, Charles Johnston, Charles Y. Johnson, William L. Jones, Esq.
Joseph Kennerley, Sackville King, Esq. Thomas B. King.
Shelly Lee, Edward Lankford, William D. & David F. Mason, Thomas C. Moorman, Thomas M c Calfe.
Eliza Perkins, Richard Perkins, Elizabeth Powell, Thomas Purcell.
Harrison Ratcliff, Isham Royalty, George Reveley, Esq.
William Staples, John Sled, 2. capt. Robert Srett, Maj. Samuel Scott.
Caleb Tait, jun. Williston Talbot, Esq. John Timberlake, John H. Trent.
Mis. Maria Winfrey, Thomas Whittington, Mr. Weaver, Maj. Ward Capt. Elias Willis, John Walkers Capt. Woodroof, 2.
THOMAS W. COCKE, A. P. 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.
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 Wirt, 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 6th 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—so fifty acres whereof has been previously aliened to a certain Thomas Wirt as by reference to said deed will more fully appear.
Also the following personal property, viz. Three Cows 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.
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 said 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 of 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 abovenoted day, it is requested that all those who may have claims against the deceased, will make them known to Captain Pleasant Dawson, or or before the day of sale, in order for their immediate payment.
THE COMMISSIONERS. 2nd Jan. 1807. w.
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 190lbs of Bread to a barrel of flour.
He will bake pilot-bread, ship-bread, crackers, butter-biscuit, rolls, pine cake, &c. &c.
JAMES ALBERT. Lynchburg, 27th Nov. 1806. if
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 supersede 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. it