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YEAR 2.
Thursday, December 4, 1806.
No. 6.
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From the Aurora.
BRITISH EMISSARIES.
The non importation act, which the American Supreme Legislature has been compelled to resort to in vindication of its rights, and to induce the British government to refrain from the plunder and oppression of our citizens and property is about to take place at the close of this week. The American from principle and virtue, will be very distinguished from the adherent or the emissary of that oppressive nation--and it becomes every American to watch and to remember what is done and who they are attempting to defeat the laws, and the policy which justice and self-defence has compelled the United States to resort to, after unprecedented patience and unequalled aggravations--after the vocabulary of supplication in the name of justice--and the eloquence of wisdom and national magnanimity, have failed to move the oppressor to a sense of right or even of interest.
It is incumbent on the citizens of the United States to watch--for if justice is not done, and before the first of January next--other measures, more extensive, more effective, and more durable in their consequences will be resorted to. Our merchants are already seeking on the continent of Europe for supplies in substitution for those interdicted by national justice.
And it gives us not a little gratification to find, that the timely warnings which we held out to certain persons who were conspiring to defeat the law and policy, under the shameful subterfuge of an average price, that several of these have countermanded their former shameful orders for false packages; by which means the public revenue will not suffer, nor the national character be disgraced. We say America. But how long will this amiable policy be well informed that several orders for making up false packages of fine goods with coarse, and to favor them with the custom house conformable to law, have been countermanded; but several, but we cannot say all--watch more. Mr. David Erskine may be found with the public with the official duty, and the public at large, as a guard against greater evils. If this measure is adopted, it will be found on examination, that
faithfully & inflexibly enforced, it can not but be effectual. It is only by the neglect of duty, the corruption, or the wicked connivance of our own citizens that it can be evaded. If this measure, limited in its extent, should prove effective, then shall we not only know our own resources better, but other nations will understand us better. Should it after all not prove effective, there are other resources of a similar nature. Congress may abrogate the drawback on all articles of the produce of the aggressing nation. Congress may double the duties on such as are permitted to be yet imported. Congress may reduce the duties on articles of the produce of nations that do not collude to us. And in the dernier resort may totally exclude the productions of the aggressing nation.
Those unthinking men, who because their prejudices shut out the most obvious truths, believe that every man who is not educated by a congenial delusion, talks without data. To such men we would recommend a perusal of Dr. Franklin's lucid, intelligent, and admirable examination before the English privy council, in which he exposed the cabinet with that facility which struck their rage & the dandies, and vulgar reproaches of Wedderburne on that day were proved by the revolution which followed, the national constancy that verified and the genius and virtue and courage, which immortalized the prophetic answers of the venerable, though insulted sage--what man but an idiot could suppose us incapable now of greater magnanimity, and more effective resistance and triumphs.
Every measure of commercial restriction on nations who oppress us, brings with it a remuneration; the individual plundered at sea, and the citizen impressed and forced to fight the battles of his country's oppressor, merit commiseration and every aid and succor which the nation can bestow. But in a national view these partial affections are repaid by most beneficent consequences.
They teach us to understand our first interests better than we otherwise should. They induce reflection and subdue prejudices that might otherwise suffer an influence which has already on various occasions placed the peace of the nation in jeopardy.
By producing from our own resources what we should otherwise have carried out money abroad to obtain, we keep our money in circulation at home--we provide resources for unforeseen exigencies--we increase the resources of the farmer and planter, by creating an industrious class, who consume the produce of the land, work up the raw materials of our woods, fields, and mines--and whole expenditures carry on the great business of circulation in society, by turning his manual labor into the common stock; and adding to the magnitude and variety of the real and only true riches of a nation--an industrious people. Our independence acquires new securities. Our liberties acquire new value and new strength. And foreign influence, the bane of free states, diminishes in proportion as the national confidence in its own resources becomes better known and more duly appreciated. The non-importation law has been already found to produce most beneficial effects on our domestic industry.
The planters of the South are turning their eyes to the eastern and middle states for supplies--and they find that they can be supplied already very largely; and that a perpetuation of that law would soon secure us the manufactures in adequate quantities, of all that are essentially necessary, or actually useful.
That this law is likely to be continued, we most sincerely believe. The late events in Europe shew that fate and folly are alike hostile to the existence of wisdom or justice in the English cabinet.
The conduct of the ships of England in the West Indies, displays the policy of that nation not to be changed with regard to us. A minister to be sure has the public revenue will not suffer, nor the national character be disgraced. We say America. But how long will this amiable policy be well informed that several orders for making up false packages of fine goods with coarse, and to favor them with the custom house conformable to law, have been countermanded; but several, but we cannot say all--watch more. Mr. David Erskine may be found with the public with the official duty, and the public at large, as a guard against greater evils. If this measure is adopted, it will be found on examination, that
English cabinet, Mr. D. Erskine would be as much deceived as to the actual circumstances and political relations, and interest of the United States as Lord North and Lord G. Germaine were by the Gallois and Duches of that period. The inveteracy of torvism, though it has diminished in quantity by the decrease of numbers, either through natural decay, through many labor and sedate contemplations of past folly; by the overwhelming increase of knowledge of the principles and happiness derivable from representative democracy; and by the total cessation of foreign influence in the great mass of the yeomanry--still where torvism exists, it retains its old, deceitful, envious and perfidious character, and from the intercourse of torvism it would be impossible for Mr. Erskine to escape; he cannot avoid it, it will count, nay it will persecute him with deceit, from the mere apprehension that his active character would leave his mind open to more liberal impressions than the ordinary race of diplomatic torpedos are capable of receiving.
He would be deceived only with more zeal and more industry--and whatever searches he might endeavor to make among American whigs, he would fall into the hands of men who use whigs as a mask, and he would still remain undeceived. Whatever may have been the dispositions of the British cabinet when Mr. Erskine left England--they are no longer the same. Whatever may have been his dispositions, it is very probable, and almost certain, unless on a demise of George III. that the English cabinet will be totally changed in its character from the cabinet and system of Fox.
The observations we make because we believe the dispositions of Mr. Erskine to be good--and because the American people should be prepared, not to expect anything from them for the obvious reasons we have suggested. On our own resources, and laws, and policy, therefore we must depend--and we must be more than usually watchful of English hirelings, emmissaries. Fox, had he lived, would have scorned to maintain so infamous a corps. Grenville and Windham were the parents of the English espionage, and the French espionage, and of the German espionage--they were the principles of Hammond, who hired the Gazette of the United States, and for the service of which two of the Penns were rewarded with rank in the British navy; they were the principals of Linton who paid Forster, and for whom Windham laid a statute of gold was a suitable reward. It was under their system that an uniform hostility to the government of the United States was established, and the press of the American seaports purchased by pecuniary favor. It is under that systematic influence, that we see at the same moment our ships plundered, our citizens impressed by thousands, our shores and harbors insulted, our citizens killed and maltreated in our harbors--while the capital towns on our seaboard, exhibit six out of every seven presses engaged at the same moment in extolling the English government, and reproaching and calumniating that of America.
Such facts could not exist in any natural order of human feelings or affections or duties--for the editors who advocate English influence are not generally tories, though many of them are; but they are all maintained by tories and English gold wherever found.
There can be no other mode of accounting for them, than that of millions expended for the production of discord in the bosom of America, and hostility to its government. If Mr. Erskine can on this look carefully and dispassionately into these truths, he may shed additional lustre on his name, and he may produce such a change of system in his government, as to inspire confidence, and promote respect, where there is now no ground for even ordinary intercourse.
From the Aurora.
Boundaries and Extent of Louisiana.
Extracted from MSS. sketches of Louisiana, written by a military gentleman who has been stationed on the Mississippi ever since the Spring of 1803.
The discovery of the Mississippi by Ferdinand de Soto in 1641, was never considered by Spain as authorizing a claim to that part of the country. The
subsequent discoveries and settlements of the French were ultimately acquiesced in by that power. Among civilized nations the right derived from discovery is very as conclusive as that derived from purchase. The French as early as 1673, discovered the Mississippi; in 1680, they traversed it from its mouth to the River St. Francis, about sixty miles above the falls of St. Anthony; in 1683 they formed settlements in the neighborhood of the Illinois, on Dauphin Island, and about the mouth of the Mobile; in 1685, M. de la Salle planted a colony on the bay of St. Bernard, at no great distance from the Rio Bravo; in 1709, Iberville was appointed first Governor of Louisiana, who fixed his capital at the mouth of the Mobile, where he remained till the erection of New Orleans in 1720.
By the treaty of Oct. 1, 1800, Spain promises and engages on her part, to cede to the French Republic, six months after the full and entire execution of the conditions and stipulations therein contained relative to the Duke of Parma, the colony or province of Louisiana, with the same extent that it actually has in the hands of Spain, that it had when France possessed it, and such as it should be after the treaties subsequently entered into between Spain and other states. This clause was confirmed and enforced by a subsequent treaty made at Madrid March 21, 1801; it also makes part of the treaty of cession of April 30, 1803, between the French Republic and the United States, and is particularly referred to as descriptive of boundaries. These underwent no alteration in the hands of Spain, except the boundary line agreed on between that power and the United States, and hence the only question is--what are the limits of Louisiana when it was in the hands of France?
The boundaries claimed by France may be partly ascertained by a reference to the acts made at the commerce of Louisiana to Crozat in 1712. This document is the most important, as it appears to contain the full formal and official recognition of these boundaries; and such parts of it, as serve to illustrate them, shall be quoted.
LOUIS, by the grace of God, king of France and Navarre: To all who shall see these presents, greeting--The care Iberville was appointed the first governor of Louisiana, and the seat of government was fixed among these settlements. The Spaniards did not patiently suffer the French to plant themselves on those new regions--but made several attempts to circumcise them; one of which was the settlement of Pensacola in 1696, extending the trade of our American colonies, we did in the year 1683 give our orders to undertake a discovery of cauld much disturbance between them. The countries and lands, which are situated in the northern parts of America, between New France and New Mexico, and the Sieur de la Salle, to whom we had committed that enterprise, having had success enough to confirm the belief, that a communication might be settled from New France (Canada) to the Gulf of Mexico on the West. But a new war arising out in Europe shortly after, there was no possibility till now, of reaping from that new colony the advantages that might have been expected from thence, because the private merits of all under engagements with the other colonies, which they have been obliged to follow. And whereas, upon the information we have received concerning the disposition and situation of the said Florida province of Louisiana, we are of opinion that there may be established therein a considerable commerce so much the more advantageous to our kingdom that there has hitherto been a necessity of fetching from foreigners the greatest part of the commodities which may be brought from thence, and because in exchange thereof we need carry thither nothing but the commodities of our growth and manufacture of our own kingdom, we have resolved to grant the commerce of the country of Louisiana to the Sieur Anthony Crozat, our cousin, secretary of the household, crown and revenue, to whom we entrust the execution of this project. We are the more readily inclined thereto, because his zeal and the singular knowledge he has acquired in maritime commerce, encourage us to hope for as good success as he has hitherto had in the divers and sundry enterprises he has gone upon, and which has procured to our kingdom great quantities of gold and silver and such conjunctures as have rendered them very welcome to us; for these reasons being desirous to show our favour to him
and to regulate the conditions upon which we mean to grant him the said commerce, after having deliberated this affair in our council, on our own certain knowledge, full power, and royal authority; We, by these presents, signed by our hands, have appointed and do appoint him the said Sieur Crozat, sole carry on a trade in all the ports of the sea as far as the Illinois, together with the River St. Philip, heretofore called Overbach (the Ohio) with all the countries, territories, lakes, with or indirectly into that part of the river St. Louis. Our pleasure is, that all the aforesaid lands, countries, streams, rivers and islands, be, and remain comprised under the name of the government of Louisiana.
Now this is a solemn declaration of Louis XIV. as to some of his claims in Louisiana, and we shall soon find how far they were strengthened by actual possession. For what reason the commerce of Crozat was limited to the Illinois on the north, and at the same time extended to the Mississippi, does not appear; but it is presumed, that this was done to prevent any interference with the Canadian trade, which was extended to the Mississippi, above the falls of St. Anthony, by way of the Quiloucing. No doubt the French extended their claim to the lands of the English of Carolina in consequence of the settlement made by them about St. Augustine in 1662, and the inclination they possessed to encroach on the claim of their rival neighbours. The repeated attacks of the Spaniards obliged the French to abandon them, and they never after attempted to renew them. The Spaniards became too firmly fixed to be easily removed.
In 1683 the French formed settlements about the mouth of the Mobile, and on Dauphin Island, from which no attempts were ever made to expel them. In 1699 Iberville was appointed the first governor of Louisiana, and the seat of government was fixed among these settlements. The Spaniards did not patiently suffer the French to plant themselves on those new regions--but made several attempts to circumcise them; one of which was the settlement of Pensacola in 1696, extending the trade of our American colonies, we did in the year 1683 give our orders to undertake a discovery of cauld much disturbance between them. The countries and lands, which are situated in the northern parts of America, between New France and New Mexico, and the Sieur de la Salle, to whom we had committed that enterprise, having had success enough to confirm the belief, that a communication might be settled from New France (Canada) to the Gulf of Mexico on the West. But a new war arising out in Europe shortly after, there was no possibility till now, of reaping from that new colony the advantages that might have been expected from thence, because the private merits of all under engagements with the other colonies, which they have been obliged to follow. And whereas, upon the information we have received concerning the disposition and situation of the said Florida province of Louisiana, we are of opinion that there may be established therein a considerable commerce so much the more advantageous to our kingdom that there has hitherto been a necessity of fetching from foreigners the greatest part of the commodities which may be brought from thence, and because in exchange thereof we need carry thither nothing but the commodities of our growth and manufacture of our own kingdom, we have resolved to grant the commerce of the country of Louisiana to the Sieur Anthony Crozat, our cousin, secretary of the household, crown and revenue, to whom we entrust the execution of this project. We are the more readily inclined thereto, because his zeal and the singular knowledge he has acquired in maritime commerce, encourage us to hope for as good success as he has hitherto had in the divers and sundry enterprises he has gone upon, and which has procured to our kingdom great quantities of gold and silver and such conjunctures as have rendered them very welcome to us; for these reasons being desirous to show our favour to him
It is therefore difficult to comprehend the ground of the affection, that no part of West Florida, except the Island of Orleans, is included in Louisiana. If the original discovery and settlement of it by the French, the name of Louisiana given to it by them, the recognition of it by the French king, the establishment of a government, and the administration of laws, and the undisturbed possession of it for 80 years, and the acquiescence of Spain during at least the last half of that period, are not sufficient to vest an indispensable title in France, the territorial rights of nations are extremely precarious. The claims of Spain to the West Florida are without a precedent to sanction them; and they bid defiance to all those principles, which usually govern the conduct of civilized nations. It will be found on examination, that

the claims of France to the country on the east side of the Mississippi, along the Gulf of Mexico, to the Rio Bravo (some called the Rio del Norte) and westward the Mexican mountains are as little susceptible of objection. The rivers falling directly or indirectly into the Mississippi, as well as some other discoveries of the French, are included in Louisiana, and were claimed by them on indisputable grounds. During the eighty years that the French were in possession of that country, they were the only people, except the Indians, who ever ascended the great rivers which fall into the Mississippi and Missouri from the west. They ascended some of them to their sources—particularly the Arkansas, the Ouachita, and Platte rivers. These rivers are known to head under the Mexican mountains, (different from the rocky or thinning mountains) which stretch along from near the Gulf of Mexico, and divide the waters which flow into the Rio Bravo, from those that fall into the Mississippi and Missouri.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Star.
Lynchburg.
Thursday, December 4.
We have had for the last 24 hours, hail and snow to a degree not known here during the last three years—The Barometer at the commencement of the foul weather was at 29 6, and fell gradually 1 inch in 15 hours—Thermometer 3 above the freezing point.
The obituary article, in this day's paper, was not received until Sunday night last. It has been overlooked or neglected in some intermediate Post-Office.—Communications from the same hand shall, at all times, meet with respectful notice.
We received no papers by the last Western Mail.
To Jerome Bonaparte on his arrival at Paris after his last cruise Napoleon became reconciled—He was created a member of the legion of honour, a Prince, &c. &c. and is since married to the Princess of Wurtemburg.
Bonaparte has set out for the army.
The Spaniards have recrossed the Sabine. The American troops are withdrawn and every hostile appearance in the west has subsided.
Col. Burr's movements are so closely watched, as to frustrate any hostile attempts against his Country, should such be his design.—The spirit of the great bulk of the citizens of the western states is truly democratic and so strongly attached to the principles, and administration of the general government, that neither the machinations or address, of any man or faction, will be ever able to alienate or withdraw their confidence and allegiance.
Col. Burr (fame says) has formed contracts to a very considerable amount for provisions to be furnished on the waters of the Ohio.
Reports are in circulation that a revolution has taken place at Hayti—that the Emperor Dessalines because of his sanguinary temper and cruelty had been assassinated. The ferment is stated to have been excessive.
Hayden the celebrated musician died about the 1st September.
A Philadelphia paper states that the U. States Circuit court, holden by judges Washington and Peters rose after a session of five weeks.—Important criminal and
civil business has been despatched. The Court, before it rose, went completely through the docket, not leaving the smallest motion, which was brought before it, unacted upon.
The computed population of Buenos Ayres, in South America, lately taken by the British islanders, is 70,000.
The staple exports of the country are indigo, tobacco, vincens, wool, cotton, tyger and seal skins, furs, dried tongues, beetles and hams, saffron, cochineille, co-cha, hemp, hides, tallow, gum, gold, silver, precious stones, &c.
The Baltimore American states, the amount of exports from that city, to foreign ports, during the year ending the 30th September, 1806, to be $14,579,488.
Sir, By printing the following in your next Star you will oblige a
SUBSCRIBER.
THE Legislature of our state will meet next week, for the purpose of framing such laws and regulations as may be considered useful and necessary for the people of this commonwealth.
There is in my opinion, many improvements wanting, and amendments needful for the interests & condition of the great mass of the people in this back part of the State. The roads are in a most ruinous condition, and will soon be in many places scarcely passable. Public works and public ways are more neglected hereabouts than perhaps in any part of our country, and the planter's and farmer's interest, I am told, is more neglected than in any other part of America.
The thinking farmer who earns by the hard and constant labor of his hands, an honest support for his family, is obliged, by necessity, to look close and constant to every trifle that touches his interest. There he feels. The following facts will show how myself feel—I own, and sometimes drive a waggon—I returned two days ago from your town Lynchburg, after carrying there a couple hogheads of Tobacco for a neighbour.—On account of the heavy rains, and the badness of the roads, the trip took me at least a day and a half more than if they had been good—This was the certain loss of 5 dollars at the lowest calculation, for time, must, to a labouring man, be rated as money.
While I stayed in town I paid as much attention as I could to what I heard and saw.—In one hour I signed two petitions for two new Ware-houses of brick or stone, and if I could have any power over the people who make the laws below, both should be granted, for from what has passed, I would not expect that more than one would be built. Every neighbour I have is of opinion of weather, that more Ware-house room is wanting and every neighbour for ten years past, well remembers crop, that some time or other he has been detained 2 or 3 days to have his Tobacco inspected. Now if and the Burgessess will but grant these petitions, good solid, durable se-cure houses will be built, and the old, dangerous damaged, tottering wooden houses will tumble down in a year or two, and no longer endanger valuable property, at the risk of the public, or the planter.
The storekeeper gave a pleasant account of another matter that will, mayhap, come before the Assembly.
The James River Company draw vast sums every year, from the upper country, for the navigation of the river, which they will not half cleared out, according to the first law.
Last summer was the time appointed for finishing the clearing, and persons were appointed to view the river and report. There happen-
ed to be a swell at the time appointed, and behold the viewers whole country will be accommodated to their satisfaction on application, without either delay, disappointment, the loss of time or money. The storekeeper further said that much property had been damaged in a late swell 42 bbs. of his own flour had been scattered in the stream, the boat broke, and the lives of the watermen endangered by the sluice being altered about a month before.
Rather than be tiresome (now) I will at another time make known to you more of my grievances.
J. W.
Goose Creek, Bedford.
Franklin County, 20th Nov. 1806.
FOR THE LYNCHBURG PAPER.
TOBACCO, and Corn, and Wheat, and such like, are the subjects concerning which a planter is most interested, and takes most pains to gain the knowledge of.—Tobacco is my principal aim, and so is it of all my neighbours in these parts to make a little ready money to pay off plantation accounts, taxes, and the like: but it is an article exposed to many accidents and losses even when got to market. The badness of roads, the badness of Warehouses and even the badness of your Lynchburg streets all make against the interest of the poor planter.
For the 9 last years by past, I have carried my crops to Lynchburg because it was my nearest market: but many have been my losses, waste of time, and money, from the causes mentioned above—day after day have I been detained sometimes in the worst weather—snow, rain, and hail—unable to get my little crop looked at—and when the dreadful hour arrived how have I been shocked, my flesh creeping to see the fruits of my years labor hewed away—cut through before my own face, for damage, and wet received even in the streets of Lynchburg, by rain, snow, &c. &c. Every chop into my hoghead, though not quite so painful was almost as bad as a cut with a dull knife across my finger.
You Mr. Graham may think of this matter lightly—it don't touch concerning means of attack against an enemy whom they should equal have to engage.—But can the interests or the principles of Prussia, ever agree with those of England and Russia? The past proves the contrary, & the future will no doubt confirm the principles of the past.
But I hear there are some petitions for new Warehouses on a really mean to turn her arms against the power who has supported her for these fifteen years past against the hatred, envy and indignation of all the states of Europe? Does she again intend to deceive allies by clandestine engagements, which she means to break at a favorable moment? or is there the most reasonable probability that his warehouses, which they are laying for her, would be properly built and kept in the necessary order. Come then to the view of the river, which they will not half cleared out, according to the first law. Last summer was the time appointed for finishing the clearing, and persons were appointed to view the river and report. There happen-
what will I hope our rulers will grant those warehouses especially where there is any safe expectation that they will be built according to law and afford proper and safe shelter to our Tobacco. There can be no doubt but that the whole country will be accommodated to their satisfaction on application, without either delay, disappointment, the loss of time or money.
A Pig river Planter.
P. S. I beg of you, (if you print this) to send one of the papers to Mr. Grier (our Burgess) to Richmond and you'll be paid in with my crop.
Late and Important.
To Captain Rogers of the ship Richard, and the passengers, the Editors of the New-York Gazette are indebted for French papers, from which the following interesting articles are translated. Dates to September 20.
From the Paris Argus of the 20th September.
Europe now every moment exhibits a spectacle more and more strange to the attention of observers. On whatever side we turn our eyes, we find contradictions to our explanation, and problems to resolve. England still testifies a desire of making peace, and her writers never cease preaching a prosecution of the war; she prepares distinct military expeditions, at the very time that she keeps a negotiator of the first distinction at Paris.
Russia has just refused the peace she demanded; and is condemned to inaction as long as she and the military renown she has lost.
Prussia is at war only with Sweden, but their warfare has more the appearance of a squabble among citizens, than of a contest between kings. And however she is augmenting her armies, & making such preparations as would induce one to think she proposes nothing less than to attack the first power of Europe.
Whilst these three Potentates are separately discussing their interests with France, they seem to be combining a common alliance. But they are among themselves in a false, uncertain and wavering position, before an enemy whose policy is fixed, and whose force depends upon himself alone.
We should be less astonished to behold Russia and England an enemy whom they should equal have to engage.—But can the interests or the principles of Prussia, ever agree with those of England and Russia? The past proves the contrary, & the future will no doubt confirm the principles of the past.
Is Prussia in a more favorable position with regard to those who she might afford favorable competition at the re-establishment of general tranquility, might satisfy her, leave a great example, and shew that there are in morality, truths and duties which divine Providence sometimes punishes the infraction of.
Public opinion has only the appearance of this double sentiment, until time removes the veil which yet conceals the truth.
In sound policy, the resolution for Prussia, to be the focus, and the advanced post of a continental party.—She set out in the war of the revolution by a defection, which from the moment betrayed her system. As long as Austria and France kept an equilibrium she quietly reaped the fruit of her crooked, avaricious, and fluctuating policy; but Austria once conquered, Prussia necessarily lost the importance of a mediator, whom they equally, perhaps managed at the same time that they both equally disposed her. In these principles, she bore no power a sincere friendship; and none will doubt but she will again pursue the same system, had the same circumstances again presented themselves. This should serve as a compass in the negotiations which any power may embark in with her.
The Prussian cabinet although fortunate in its speculations, has made and still makes less dupes than it thinks.—France has paid for its neutrality in such a manner as to shew it was sincere; but she thought this complaisance more conformable to her interests and better calculated to restore the general peace of Europe. She did like that Lacedemonian General, who seeing a corps of young men disposed to deliver up a post to the enemy, contented himself with assigning them another, where he took care to have them watched. What other cabinet could Prussia deceive; is it that of St. James's, when, instead of sharing the dangers as she shared the project of the last war, she stole into the field of slaughter after the battle, to carry off the fruits of the victory, and to share the spoils of the vanquished! She still keeps Hanover, and yet she would meditate an alliance with England! Her ports are still blockaded by the Swedes, & yet she would call them to her succour! She would invoke the support of the Emperor Alexander who she is just after abandoning in the dangers she had promised to share! It is difficult sincerely to accord those who have so often deceived and have such cruel reproaches to make each other. The sores are still bleeding. A English writers can place no faith
this monstrous alliance. The succor of Prussia appears to the like the wooden horse; they tremble to receive her benefits.—This notwithstanding the positive assertions even of the Berlin paper we cannot yet believe the sudden change wrought in Paris, because every thing points out to her obligation of attaching her
more closely than ever to France. With the friendship of his power she might cover the wrongs she had done to others; with her she was to preserve advantages obtained without drawing sword. By taking another route by disregarding to such a degree her position and her interest she would expose her existence and the remains of her glory. Her inevitable fall in an unequal contest, might afford a favorable fall in an unequal contest, might afford favorable competition at the re-establishment of general tranquility, might satisfy her, leave a great example, and shew that there are in morality, truths and duties which divine Providence sometimes punishes the infraction of.
Yesterday the conservative se- hold an extraordinary meeting. It is believed that the object of

his majesty's message has been read and the confederation of the to make known to the senate the Rhine, are actively employed in marriage concluded between his measures for a renewal of hosti- imperial highness prince Jerome with a vigor perhaps unpre- cedented even in the annals of mo- dern warfare.
It is added, that the remainder of the message consisted of a discourse of the confederation of the Rhine, making known to him the emperor's intention to support the confederation with all the forces of France; the other to the king of Bavaria, announcing, that in spite of many court in- trigues, his majesty hopes still to preserve peace with Prussia; but that should that power not return a prompt and categorical answer to the explanations which have been demanded, he will be ready to enter Germany, with 300,000 men.
They write from Toulon, that an order has been received in that city to construct 12 sail of the line. The funds have arrived and a part of the vessels are on the stocks.
An American vessel from Bos- ton, commanded by capt. Dan- gers, has arrived at Gaeta, where she performed a quarantine of 23 days, with a cargo of coffee, dye- woods, rum, sugar and other ar- ticles.
Five per cents consols, 62 1/2 50c.
October 20.
The body of cavalry who were encamped on the heights of Meudon above the infantry camp, are departed within these few days. The dragoons on foot quitted Meudon Wednesday, at five in the evening, carrying with them their baggage and camp equip- age; they marched to Versailles, where they are to be remounted. The rest of the troops who re- mained behind in the camp have had their arms inspected and hourly expect to receive orders for their departure.
His eminence cardinal Maury, who has been admitted among the French cardinals, is appointed the first almoner to his imperial high- ness prince Jerome Bonaparte.
The courier Basilico arrived from London the 6th. Negotia- tions are still going on. Lord Lauderdale has been confined to his house a few days by indispo- sition.
From Europe.
By the Ship Richard, Captain Rogers from Nanaz, we have completed our files of Paris papers to the 25th of Sept. inclusive. They breathe throughout a spirit of hostility, being occupied princi- pally with the 'dreadful note of preparation' over the whole of the European continent for a recommencement of war.
When the treaty of D'Oubril was received at St. Petersburg, the emperor summoned a council of state, expressly for the purpose of submitting to their judgment this act of pacification. The treaty being compared with the in- structions, it appeared to the coun- cil that M. D'Oubril had not on- ly deviated from his orders, but that he had acted in direct oppo- sition to the letter and spirit of the mission with which he had been charged. The imperial council, inspired by one common senti- ment for the honor of their coun- try, agreed with his majesty that this act ought not to obtain the supreme ratification. Notice thereof was immediately sent by the emperor to the French gov- ernment, at the same time ex- pressing a disposition to renew the negotiations upon other bases.
The consequence has been that France, Holland, Russia, Swe-
Death!!
Died in the county of Camp- bell on the 10th November, after a short, but painful illness, Miss Louisa Fontaine, the eldest daugh- ter of Col. William Fontaine of Hanover.
In the death of this truly ami- able and accomplished young lady, her acquaintances have been de- prived of a friend of inestimable value; her parents of a tender, duti- ful and affectionate child; and society of one of its most brilliant ornaments.
It behoves us even on the most melancholy and affliction occa- sions to yield to the dispensations of Providence with dignity and resignation; but on an occasion so truly mournful, as the death of an acquaintance whom we esteem, and a friend that we love and ad- mire, not to yield in some measure to the emotions of sorrow, would discover a want of sensibility and feeling. Although we may not arraign the decrees of destiny, we may still bewail the loss of a much beloved friend, who has been snatched from us by the re- lentless hand of death, and sym- pathize in the feelings of the af- fectionate parents, who are over- whelmed with grief at the loss of one of their beloved children.
On this solemn occasion, we must pay to our friend the tri- bute of our tears, the sad testi- monial of the respect, which we bear to the remembrance of her many amiable and endearing qua- lities; the unrivalled sweetness of her temper, the exquisite sen- sibility of her heart, the unsullied purity of her manners, and the fervour and sincerity of her at- tachment to her friends and asso- ciates. She is now gone! The curtain of separation is forever closed!
How are the roses on that cheek decayed, Which late the purple light of youth displayed; Health on her form each sprightly grace bestowed; With life and thought each speaking feature glowed. Fair was the blossom, soft the vernal sky; Elate with hope, we deemed not tempests nigh; When lo, a whirlwind's instan- taneous gust Laid all its beauties, withering in the dust: Cold the soft hand, that soothed woe's weary head! And quenched the eye, the pi- tying tear that shed! And mute the voice, where pleasing accents stole, Infusing balm into the cankered soul. O Death, why arm with cruelty thy power! And spare the idle weed yet lop the flower! Why fly thy shafts in lawless Error driven; Is virtue then, no more the care of Heaven? But peace, bold thought, be still my bursting heart! We, not Louisa, felt the fatal dart."
NEGROES & LAND
For Sale,
ON the first day of January next, will be exposed to sale Eighteen or Twenty likely Virginia born Slaves, consisting of Men, Women and Chil- dren—And Ten or Twelve valuable Slaves hired for the next year—At the same time will be sold several Horses, and sundry articles of Household Fur- niture—Also one tract of Land in the county of Bedford, on Big Otter ri- ver, now in the occupancy of Mrs. Vannerfon, containing three hundred and twenty acres.—Also a House and Lot in the town of New London, in the tenancy of John Teaze.
The sale will take place at my Smith's shop near my dwelling house. The terms of sale will be, for some of the Negroes, one third Cash, one one third at six months, and one third at twelve months—The Land and New London Tenement must be paid for in three equal annual installments—And for the balance of the Negroes a credit of twelve months will be giv- en—and the servants returned well clothed at the end of the year.—And in all cases of credit, bond and ap- proved security will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually discharged.
CHRISTOPHER CLARK,
Executor of
ANDREW DONALD, dec'd
Nov. 24th, 1806. tds.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE Tract of land con- taining two hundred and fifty a- cres more or less, lying on Elk Creek in Bedford County, twelve miles from Bedford Court house and 17 miles from Lynchburg. The said Land is equal to any high land in Virginia, for the culture of corn, wheat, and To- bacco—There is a good dwelling house though not finished, and several other out houses—The subscriber will take Negroes in payment for the said land—Any person wishing to purchase for terms may apply to the subscriber, who now lives on the premises.
JOHN TATE.
December 2, 1806.
1wb.
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forwarn any person from trading for, or taking of a bond executed by Joshua Halley to Jo- siah Cofer, endorsed by him the said Cofer to Goodrich Slaughter, and by said Slaughter to me, for the sum of twenty pounds, as I have lost or mis- laid the bond.
JOHN TATE.
December 2, 1806.
1w/b.
NOTICE.
ALL claimants against the estate of Peter Carter, dec'd are hereby desired to forward their accounts to Josiah Ellis, sen. for payment, as we are about to close our administration. This will be the last notice.
Josiah Ellis, Wm. S. Crawford. Exrs. Amherst, December 1, 1806. oow.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber in Fincastle, Botetourt county, on Thursday night last, two negroes—a Negro man named Joseph Jones, of rather light complexion, about six feet high, strait and slender made, the bridge of his nose rather high, speech rather difficult and slow, frequently ties his hair not exceeding three or four inches in length, remarkable marks or characters on one of his arms and the cloths he is expected to carry with him, are a blue short coat, one pair of blue pantalettes, two pair of corded ditto, three waistcoats, a wandown, Janes and Home-spun—one pair of ribbed socks, blue and white, one one pair of boots and shoes, with a small pistol—remarkably fond of play- ing on the violin. Doctor Charles Lewis brought him from Philadelphia last winter and sold him in July last. Jane a mulatto woman, about twen- ty years of age, five feet high, bushy hair, with a dark penetrating eye, late- ly purchased out of the estate of Gen. Bowyer, dec'd. of Rockbridge county.—Had on and took with her a brown linsey habit, a striped cotton ditto, and an old yellow grounded ca- lico gown.
Any person taking up said negroes or securing them in jail so that we get them again, shall receive the above re- ward. It brought home all reasonable expences will be paid.
BENNETT W. MOSELEY, JAMES L.
Nov. 28, 1806.
4w.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Hen- ry county the 21st Sept. last a small negro man, about 30 years old, African born. He has a number of scars on his body—speaks no English that can be understood. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take him away.
The Sheriff of Henry.
Nov. 21, 1806.
3w.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber respectfully in- forms the citizens of Lynchburg and its vicinity, that he has just com- menced the BAKING BUSINESS in the above place, and proposes to fur- nish all those who may choose to pa- tronize him, with 195lbs of Bread to a barrel of flour. He will bake pilot bread, ship bread, crackers, butter-biscuit, ruff, pine- cake, &c. &c.
JAMES ALBERT.
Lynchburg, 27th Nov. 1806.
tf.
A LIST of one Hhd of Tobacco inspected at Lynch's ware house the 21st day of November 1802, mar- ked on the bulge P. B. J. W. No. 23. 1109, 125, 984, nett, picked.—If the ware house and other expences on said Hhd of Tobacco are not paid, it will be sold according to law.
Davis & Moorman.
December 1, 1806.
3wp.
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.
BY virtue of a deed of Trust executed to the subscriber by William North of the county of Buckingham, to secure the payment of a debt due to Brown Rivers & Co, will be sold to the highest bidder for ready money, in the town of Bent Creek, on the 23rd day of December next, the fol- lowing property, viz. One Negro Woman and her two children, two Mares, and ten head of Cattle, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the debt therein mentioned, and all other charges attending such sale.
JOHN HORSLEY, Trustee.
Nov. 20th, 1806.
11.
VIRGINIA, to wit. At a Court held for Franklin Coun- ty, November 3d, 1806.
Samuel Irvine, Compt. } AGAINST George Rives, Burwell } IN Rives, and William A. } Chancery, Burwell, } Defs
THE defendant George Rives not having entered his ap- pearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that 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 posted 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.
Just received and for sale at the Star-Of-
fice—Price 50 cents—a PAM.
PHLET entitled
SKETCHES
of the
History of France
FROM THE EARLIEST HIS-
TORICAL ACCOUNTS
To the present time....1806;
With some remarks concerning the
Life and Achievements of the
celebrated NAPOLEON BO-
NAPARTE, now Em-
peror of France.
[By an American.]
Of this very interesting Pamphlet, no- tice has already been taken in the Star.— It contains a correct and succinct detail of the principal facts and occurrences during the period specified, and the greater and most important part of Bonaparte's of- ficial communications, as French Gene- ral, Consul, and Emperor. The style is energetic, concise, and classical.

Miscellany.
"TOASTS."
Given at the "Democratic National Festival" at Philadelphia, —Extracted from the Aurora of the 18th ult.
1. The day—It commemorates a triumph over federalism & anglicism—May it prove only the precursor of uniform victory.— Three guns.
2. The people—Alternately courted and contemned by conspirators—May they henceforth shun the sycophant as an impostor, and measure contempt to those who disregard them.— Four guns.
3. The constitution of the U. S. states—It was formed to secure union—May it be amended to preserve liberty.— Two guns.
4. The representatives of the people—The will and the power in them to do justice, and a responsibility in them to their sovereign which shall command and enforce obedience.— Two guns.
5. The President of the United States—His labours have been devoted to his country—May they be continued until the temple of liberty shall be cleared of perfidious friends as well as open enemies.— Three guns.
6. The delegates of the first congressional district—By energy and union they triumphed—May this continue their motto, and every election will give to them a jubilee.— Three guns.
7. The warfare of negotiation and cotton houses—The blood of freemen is more precious than that of monarchs—May it never be shed until peace means shall fail or retreat.— Two guns.
8. The Floras—Millions for fair purchase, not a cent for wanton war.— Two guns.
9. The elective franchise—The brightest gem of liberty—May he who censures and treats it as a bauble meet with a punishment equal to the Athenian ostracism.— Three guns.
10. Our deluded democratic brethren—The embrace of good fellowship to the smitten, but the finger of scorn to time-servers and apostates.— Two guns.
11. The press—Its freedom is our safety, tyrants and traitors dread and seek to fetter it, and to them may it point the daggers of an accusing conscience.— Three guns.
12. The militia—Arms, discipline & an effective system our best security in peace and our best defence in war.— Three guns.
13. Education—Ignorance favors oppression, may every freeman be taught that none may be oppressed.— Two guns.
14. Our judicial code—Laws for the citizen and not alone for the bench and the bar; and an exchange of the barbarous jargon and usages of a foreign monarchy, for the plain principles and common sense of our republic.— Three guns.
15. The trial by jury—As it ought to be, a blessing; as it too often is, a curse, may we soon have a change of mode, or a change of men.— Two guns.
16. The constitution of Pennsylvania—May it be a charter to protect our rights, not a text or pretext to infringe them.— Two guns.
17. The word a republic, and millennium to man.— Four guns.
VOLUNTEERS.
George Clinton and our democratic brethren of New-York—May next April afford them a triumph over Burrism, quiddim and federalism.
The Lex talionis—May we retaliate by land on those who plunder us at sea.
The American union, the only hope of freedom and only asylum for the oppressed—May the intriguer who attempts its division meet the fate of Simkins.
The memory of the illustrious Franklin—May every son of freedom walk in his footsteps.
The ocean a common highway—May he who infests it be considered as hostis humani generis , and all nations combine in avenging the violation of nation's law.
A Yankee suit of broad cloth of the fashion of 1775, to the violator of the laws and policy of America in 1806 and 7.
Public execration and removal from office, to those servants of the people who shall dare to countenance or connive at violation of non-importation law.
National honor—May the injuries and wrongs which we have experienced from Britain be retaliated by the means we possess.
The piracy on the ocean—by exclusion from our ports.
The exorbitant duties on our ships and produce, beyond those levied on those of other nations—by a transcript adoption of the navigation law.
The imprisonment of American citizens—by the imprisonment of an equal number of Englishmen as hostages till our citizens are restored.
Mercantile honor—as the oppressions of the British government have rendered defensive measures necessary—may our custom house officers prove by their fidelity to their country that the citizens of a republic are not to be bought like the slaves of kings.
British goods—as they have abused the right of search—may our custom houses discharge their duty without favor on every bale and package.
May the more exalted of the servants of the people set an example of obedience to the constitution and laws of the land.
May the smuggling of Sir Alex. M'Kenzie, become a warning and not a precedent.
The sovereign people—May they as in 1775, be always ready to second and sustain the public officers who are faithful to their country.
Paulding, Williams and Vanvert—The faithful militia men—who withheld bribes, detected British emissaries, frustrated American treason, and rendered glory to themselves and security to their country.
A speedy return to the enjoyment of the blessings of British government to every enemy of American peace, prosperity, liberty, and independence.
Female Fecundity.
The following is an extraordinary example of female fecundity, related by the Prussian Gazettes:—The wife of a surgeon in Silesia, of the name of Dupler, has brought into the world after two marriages 44 children. She was married at the age of 17 to this surgeon; was brought to bed 19 times during the marriage, & at 11 times gave him eleven children; at six times twelve children; three at once; and at a fourth time four. The total of these nineteen lyings, produced them 30 children—i. e.—27 boys and 3 girls, who were all baptized. The first husband having died at the age of 42 the wife married a second time. She brought into the world during the second marriage, at the first lying in 3 boys, at the second 5, and at the third 3. Thus at three lyings in fourteen boys were brought into the world, but they were dead. Of all these children two only are left here. This extraordinary woman is only 47 years of age, and still continues to support the reputation of fecundity. She enjoys perfect health, and is always in good humour.
When the election was to come on for Dunbartonshire, when Lord Frederick Campbell, and Captain Elphinstone, were candidates, Lady Woffey, famous for her beauty and wit, sent a card to General S. who had a vote, and was against her friend, desiring to speak to him on particular business, before he sat out for the election. The general was a man of too much gallantry to refuse the summons, even at the critical moment of setting out on service where a single voice might be decisive. Soon as he was ushered into the room with her Ladyship, she locked the door, and told him very emphatically that there he must remain until the election was over . Gen. S. flew to the windows, but care had been taken to secure them—he then attempted the door, but with like effect; at last he had recourse to crying out murder! and robbery! which soon brought together a great crowd; but Lady Woffey told them very coolly, that it was a friend of hers who was subject to drinking, and then to intoxication, it would be dangerous to let him loose. And the general was permitted to depart, but not until it was too late to give his vote.
Lon. Pap.
For Sale,
ONE NEGRO WOMAN and her two CHILDREN. For particulars enquire at the Star Office.
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 D. 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. tf.
LAND FOR SALE.
500 Acres in Kentucky, On Huston's fork of Licking, in Bourbon county, lying from Lexington eleven, from Paris nine, and from Winchester ten miles, all flourishing owns, 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 hold on; and the Title undisputed—it the reduced price of SIX DOLLARS per Acre, in Cash, if paid by Janu'y 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; is excellent for Docks of all kinds, being contiguous to the knobs, which afford an extensive and lasting range; and it includes the 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 Grealy 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 M'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 Otter River, and on both sides of Flat Creek, including the Salt 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, here being upwards of two on the tract.) There are several PLANTATIONS on this Tract, sufficient to work twenty Hands 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; or each is proper land for ORCHARDS, of the right height, to avoid killing Frosts; and on which is an ORCHARD of Apple 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 first 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, to accommodate the purchasers—The price will be from ONE SHILLING to FOUR DOLLARS per Acre according to the Quality and Quantity taken.
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.
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, adapted 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.
NOTICE.
THAT a Petition will be presented to the next general Assembly of Virginia, praying that an act may pass establishing an Inspection of Tobacco on the loss of Wm. Davis sent in the town of Lynchburg.
10th mo. 7th, 1806. tf.
Notice,
IS hereby given that I shall petition the next general Assembly of Virginia, for the establishment of a Town on my land lying in the fork formed by the junction of Black water creek and James river—and also to establish a ferry from my said land to the land of John Lynch senr. on the opposite side of James river—likewise another ferry from my said land to the land of the said John Lynch senr. on the south side of Black water creek
GEO: CABELL.
October 13th, 1806. z.m.
For Sale,
ONE of the most valuable tracts of LAND, containing 810 acres, lying in the county of Bedford, within eight miles of Lynchburg; it is uncommonly level, and contains a good proportion of Tobacco and Meadow land—The plantation is in good order, and the improvements calculated to accommodate a genteel family.
SETH WARD.
Lynchburg, Nov. 6th, 1806. tf.
Black Smith
FROM the pressure of employment in the HORSE SHOEING line, and the encouragement of my friends and the public in general in the BLACKSMITH'S BUSINESS I would wish to employ a sober, well disposed and good Journeyman to assist in said trade.
TWO brisk apprentices will be taken to the above business. GEORGE ROBERTS. Lynchburg, August 26th, 1806
For Sale,
ON Monday the 22 d day of December next, on the premises, on Banister river in the county of Campbell, all the perishable estate of Capt. William Anderson, dec'd, consisting of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, SHEEP, CORN, RYE, OATS, &c. Also Plantation Utensils of every kind—The terms of sale will be for all sums under ten dollars Cash—for those above that amount twelve months credit will be given—Bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, will be required.
ABNER EARLY } Adms. THO: LEFTWICH. Nov. 19th, 1806. tf.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery holden at Richmond, the subscribers will expose to sale on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 30th day of December next, a tract of LAND, lying in the county of Pittsylvania, on Banister river, estimated to contain 1717 acres more or less, whereon the widow of John Markham deceased and others now reside, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £871-3-5 with interest from the 10th day of June, 1806 on £405-13-6, part thereof until payment,—interest on £400 also part thereof during the same period, and the expenses of the sale.
Isaac Coles, James Terry, Allen Womack, Will. Tunstall, Comrs. Nov. 22, 1806. 4w.
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.
Campbell County, Nov 24, 1806. MR. JOSEPH M C GLASSON.
Sir...You will please to take notice that as I have understood that you have removed out of this State, I have taken this way to give you or your attorney notice that on Saturday the 20th day of December, between ten o'clock A. M. and sun set of that day, at my Dwelling House in this county, I shall proceed to take the Depositions of William Williams & William Crumpston, to be read as evidence in a suit now depending in the County Court of Campbell, wherein you are Plaintiff and I am Defendant, whereat where you or your Attorney may attend if you please.
I am, Sir, Your humble servant, ROBERT SCOTT. 8w.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WILL be sold at Jacob & John Peck's store, on New River, the first day of January next, four tracts of LAND adjoining, containing 318 acres more or less, the property of Frederick Helvey, lying in Giles county, on the waters of Sinking creek.—This land was conveyed to me in trust, to secure the payment of certain sums of money as by said deed more fully appears.
CHRISTIAN SNIDOW. Nov. 12, 1806. 3 p.