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THURSDAY, October 30, 1806.
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Foreign News.
Paris, August 4.
It is remarkable enough, that the opening of the Hebrew Synod took place precisely on their Sabbath. The Jewish law forbids every kind of employment on this day, and, notwithstanding, the Members of the Assembly took a part, without repugnance, in every thing which the circumstances demanded of them. Distinguished by their wealth, their intelligence, and their probity, they wish to give to their brethren an example, which, doubtless, will not be lost. This single trait will enable us to judge how much they are disposed to enter into those views which have occasioned their convocation.
Assembly of French Deputies professing the Religion of the Jews.
SECOND SITTING.
The Commissioners of his Majesty having entered the Hall, M. Mole, who was at their head, addressed the Assembly as follows:
"Gentlemen,
"His Majesty, the Emperor and King having appointed us Commissioners to treat with you, respecting your own affairs, has sent us here this day for the purpose of communicating his intentions. Called from the farthest parts of this vast empire, none of you can be ignorant of the purpose for which you are assembled here. You are aware that the conduct of many of those who profess your religion has given rise to complaints which have reached the foot of the Throne. These complaints were not without foundation. The Emperor, notwithstanding, contented himself with arresting the progress of the evil, and wished to have your opinion on the means of radically curing it. You will, no doubt, prove yourselves deserving of this paternal consideration, and you will feel the value of the important mission which is confided to you. Far from regarding the Government under which you live as a power of which you should be suspicious, your study will be to
enlighten it, to co-operate with it in the good which it is preparing; and by thus manifesting that you have profited by the experience of all the French, you will prove, that you have no wish to separate yourselves from other classes of society.
"The laws which have been imposed upon persons of your religion have been different all over the world; they have been too often dictated by the exigency of the moment. But as there is no example in the Christian annals of any Assembly like this, so, in like manner, you, for the first time, are to be impartially judged, and your fate decided by a Christian Prince. It is his Majesty's wish that you should become French; it is your duty to accept this title, and to consider that you, in fact, renounce it, whenever you shew yourselves unworthy of it.
"You shall hear the questions read, which are to be proposed to you. It will be your duty to declare the whole truth upon each of them. We now declare to you, and we shall never cease to repeat it to you, that when a Sovereign, as firm as he is just, who knows every thing, who can punish as well as reward, interrogates his subjects, they would render themselves as culpable as they would shew themselves blind to their real interests, if they should hesitate about answering freely and frankly.
"It is his Majesty's wish gentlemen, that you should enjoy perfect freedom of deliberation. Your President will communicate your answers to us as soon as they are prepared. As to ourselves, we have no more ardent wishes than to be able to inform the Emperor that among his subjects of the Jewish religion, there are none whose loyalty is not unquestionable, and who are disposed to conform to those laws and morals which it is the duty of all Frenchmen to practice and follow."
The following questions, proposed by his Majesty, were then read by the Secretary of the Meeting.
 1. Is the Jew permitted to marry more than one wife?  2. Is divorce permitted by the Jewish religion?  3. Can a Jewess intermarry with a Christian, or a Christian female with a Jew; or does the law prescribe that Jews alone should intermarry?  4. Are the French, in the eyes of the Jews, brothers or aliens?  5. What, in all cases, are the connections which their law permits them to maintain with the French, who are not of their religion?  6. Do the Jews who were born in France, and who have been treated as French citizens by the laws, consider France as their native country? Are they bound to defend it? Are they under an obligation to obey the laws, and to follow all the regulations of the civil code?  7. Who are they who are called Rabbins?  8. What civil jurisdiction do the Rabbins exercise among the Jews? What power of punishment do they possess?  9. Are the mode of choosing the Rabbins, and the system of punishment regulated by the Jewish laws, or are they only rendered sacred by custom?  10. Were the Jews forbidden by their laws to take usury of their brethren? Are they permitted or forbidden to do this of strangers?  11. Are those things proclaimed which are forbidden to the Jews by their law? 
IMPORTANT STATE PAPER.
From a London Paper of Aug. 23.
The Paris Moniteur of the 14th August contains the following most important and affecting state paper, being the resignation of the high office of emperor of Germany, by Francis, emperor of Austria.
VIENNA, August 7.
"We, Francis Second, &c.
"Since the peace of Presburg, all our attention and all our care have been employed to fulfil with scrupulous fidelity all our engagements contracted by that treaty, to consolidate every where the amicable relations happily re-established, waiting to discover whether the changes performed by the peace would permit us to cause the important duties, as chief of the Germatic empire, conformably to the capitulation of election.
"The consequences, however, which ensued from some articles of the treaty of Presburg, immediately after its publication, and which still exists, and those events generally known, which have since taken place in the Germatic empire, have convinced us that it will be impossible, under these circumstances, to continue the obligations contracted by the capitulation of election; and even if in reflecting on these political relations, it were possible to imagine a change of affairs, the convention of the 12th July, signed at Paris, and ratified by the contracting parties, relative to an entire separation of several considerable states of the empire, and their peculiar consideration, has entirely destroyed every such hope.
"Being thus convinced of the impossibility of being any longer enabled to fulfil the duty of our imperial functions, we owe it to our principles and to our duty, to renounce a crown which was only valuable in our eyes, whilst we were able to enjoy the confidence of the electors, princes, and other states of the Germatic empire, and to perform the duties which were imposed upon us. We declare, therefore, by these presents, that we, considering as dissolved the ties which have hitherto attached us to the states of the Germatic empire; that we considering as extinguished by the confederation of the states of the Rhine, the charge in chief of the empire: and that we considering ourselves thus acquitted of all duties towards the Germatic empire, do resign the Imperial crown, and the Imperial government. We absolve, at the same time, the electors, princes, and states, and all that belong to the empire, particularly the members of the supreme tribunal, and other magistrates of the empire, from those duties by which they were united to us as the legal chief of the empire, according to the constitution.
"We also absolve, all our Germatic provinces and states of the empire from their reciprocal duties towards the Germatic empire, and we desire in incorporating them with our Austrian states as emperor of Austria, and in preserving those amicable relations subsisting with the neighbouring powers and states, that they should attain that height of prosperity and happiness which is the end of all our desires and the object of our dearest wishes.
"Done at our residence, under our Imperial seal.
"FRANCIS."
Vienna, the 6th August, 1806.
This is followed by the following address in the subsequent Moniteur;
VIENNA, August 8.
"We Francis Second, &c.
"In abdicating the Imperial government of empire, we, considering it as the last effort of our care and as an absolute duty, do express thus publicly a desire equally reasonable and just, that the persons who have hitherto been employed in the administration of justice and in diplomatic and other affairs, for the good of the whole empire, should be suitably provided for.
"The care which all the states of the empire took of those persons who lost their places by the affair of the indemnity in 1803, induces us to hope that the same sentiments of justice will be extended to those individuals who have been chosen in all parts of the Germatic empire, and many of whom have quitted other profitable places, looking forward to an honorable substance for life, and which should not be wanting to them on account of their fidelity and the integrity and capacity with which they have exerted their functions.
"We have, therefore, taken the resolution of preserving to those of our imperial servants, who have hitherto drawn their salaries from our chamber, the same appointments, reserving to ourselves to place them in employments in the service of our hereditary states, and we hope with so much the more confidence, that the electors, princes, and states will provide for the imperial chamber of justice of the empire, and the chancellery of the chamber of justice, by charging themselves voluntarily with this expense, as it will be trifling in amount, and will diminish every year.
"As to the chancellery of the Aulic council of the empire, the funds destined for its support will be employed to provide for the wants of those individuals who, have hitherto drawn from thence their salaries; this will serve them until other measures may be taken.
"Done in our capital and residence of Vienna, under our imperial seal, the 6th of August, 1806.
"FRANCIS."
From the Moniteur of Aug. 13.
We esteem ourselves fortunate in having obtained the information necessary to put the public on their guard against the rumours which are at present in circulation and which we are authorised to communicate.
All the difficulties which existed in Germany have been removed. Austria has acknowledged the Confederation of the Rhine; and the title of Emperor of Austria confers upon this house a title equal to those of other Imperial houses.
Prussia has acknowledged the Confederation of the Rhine, as well as the late arrangements in Germany.
His Majesty the King of Prussia has appointed M. D. Humboldt his Minister Plenipotentiary to Naples. He has also appointed Ministers to the King of Holland, and to the Grand Duke of Cleves and Berg.
The Emperor of Austria has acknowledged the King of the Two Sicilies.
The orders are preparing for the staff for the return of the Grand Army: and the Fêtes on account of the peace, will take place at the end of September as we before stated.
The affairs of the Continent are in a state of arrangement at present, that it may look to a permanent tranquility.
The ratification of the treaty of
peace with Russia, will be exchanged at St. Petersburg on the 15th inst. and all the information which has been lately received from that great Capitol, furnishes fresh proofs of the disposition of the Emperor Alexander, and of his desire to contribute to the general peace.
Deal, August 21.—Mr. Basílico, the messenger, arrived this afternoon in the Speculator lugger from France. He is said to be the bearer of dispatches of the utmost importance, as an express was sent off to stop the transports.
According to report, the transports with troops from the Downs and Portsmouth, have been forced to put into Torbay.
LOSS OF THE QUEBEC FLEET.
Mercantile Chronicle Office, Cork, August 25, 4 o'clock.
Our Courier has just arrived from Cove, with the following information.
The transport ship Osborne, Capt. Mossart, has arrived in this harbor. Her intelligence is of a very disagreeable nature. She made one of a fleet of 22 sail which left Quebec, under convoy of his majesty's ship Champion. Three of that number were transports, having on board the 6th regiment of foot, consisting of 467 men; the other ships were merchantmen, and mast ships. On the 15th inst. seven of the convoy parted at different periods of the day, and on the same day they fell in with a strange sail, which, when within four miles of the Champion, not answering the private signals, it was intimated to the ships of the fleet to disperse. It was shortly discovered that the strange ship was an enemy, and a line of battle ship. She was observed to board five sail during the day which were set on fire. Another sail was distinguished to the leeward, bearing S. by E. which had also the appearance of a man of war, and as a fire was discernable in that direction, she was also judged to be an enemy. From the situation in which the fleet was when the Osborne escaped, it is strongly to be apprehended, that the entire of it was either captured or destroyed. We are not specially informed of the fate of the Champion, from the short distance she was from the enemy, her escape was considered impossible. The Osborne has part of the 6th regiment of foot on board.
Paris, 27th August, 1806.
The stockjobbing speculations have considerably lowered the public funds at London. But the friends of peace do not the less preserve the hope of shortly seeing it re-established. The negotiations continue, and the night before last, another English courier arrived with dispatches. The treaty of peace may be very difficult to conclude, but when the English ministers cast their eyes towards the continent, they must certainly see that they have no more diversions to hope for from that quarter and consequently the war henceforth offers them no chance of favorable events whilst it has incalculable dangers for England.
As to ourselves, notwithstanding the fluctuation of the exchange notwithstanding the reports propagated by those who know no more about the state of the negotiation than we do, we live to believe that peace with England was decided at Austerlitz.
The English Courier who arrived in the night between the 25th and 26th, is Mr. Shaw: it is believed that it will not be long before the famous Basílico will be dispatched again to London, and that he will be accompanied by the

private secretary of Lord Lauderdale. Thus the negotiations continue notwithstanding the reports propagated all over Europe by the spirit of stockjobbing, the effects of which are every where sensibly felt.
August 20...We have received London papers to the 23d August inclusive. They exhibit the same picture of uncertainty, of abusive reports, of lying rumors, and alarming news; and as among a commercial Nation, the speculations of trade have a great influence upon public opinion, it is at the Royal and Stock Exchanges that an observer should place himself to judge of the alternative of fear and hope, which the inhabitants of London have for eight days past experienced. The 20th and 21st Omnium f.11 to 5, and on those days the thermometer seemed to be steadily fixed at War! But as this extraordinary fall was only the result of the news spread in the morning, that Lord Lauderdale had received his passport to return to England; it is probable the subsequent days may have been more serene for the city of London, by informing its merchants and stockholders that his Lordship had not quitted Paris. The Monitor of Tuesday last especially, by announcing the news of the Grand Army to France, shews, that if England be determined to prosecute a war devoid of object, it will henceforward be a war really hand to hand, and without any support for her on the part of the continent.
Domestic Summary.
New-York, Oct. 14.
The ship Huntress of this port, Dodge master, bound from France to New-Orleans, and captured on her passage by the British sloop of war L'Observateur, has been acquitted at Bermuda, vessel and cargo.
A project is now actually on foot, and progressing with rapidity, to unite by means of a turnpike, the commerce of the western waters with the Atlantic ocean. This road commences at Newburgh, sixty miles above New-York, on the Hudson, and terminates on lake Ontario, near Oswego. This enterprise, as important to the vast inland country bordering on the lakes as to the city of New-York, will have the effect to place the latter on a footing with the most commercial cities on the globe.
From the Aurora.
THE NON-IMPORTATION LAW.
Our readers will recollect that in about five weeks from this date, the non-importation law goes into operation—and that every citizen whether as a public officer or as a private man will be called upon to aid in enforcing its faithful execution—and in exposing to the execration of the public and to the rigor of the law, every man who dares to evade or violate it.
The following papers on the subject were published some time since; we understand that all the articles enumerated are within the purview of the law—as the obvious intention of the law was to operate on the interests of England to render us justice.
PHILADELPHIA, 23d July, 1806. Peter Muhlenburg, Esq. collector of the port of Philadelphia.
Sir, The importation from Great Britain and her dependencies of certain goods, wares and merchandise, being prohibited after the 15th day of November next, by an act of Congress passed on the 18th April last, and as the act does not particularly define sundry articles, which we have been in the habit of importing, and as a difference of opinion exists between you and us, respecting them, and thereby subjects us to inconvenience, and being desirous to avoid all future litigation, and to act perfectly consistent with the said act of Congress, we now address you with a view of obtaining the necessary information on the subject.
All articles of which leather is the material of chief value are prohibited—
does razor cases come under this description? They are composed in part of leather, but their chief value is in our opinion wood, or wood and paste.
Articles of which tin is the material of chief value are prohibited—does this apply to articles composed of tin plates, or japanned wares; or whether is meant manufactures of pewter, tutonica, britannica, metal buttons, &c. Also tinned goods, such as spoons, stirrups, bits, buckles, &c.
Articles of which brass is the material of chief value are prohibited—brass being only a fictitious metal, or a composition of copper and lapis calaminaries or zinc, we feel ourselves under some embarrassment respecting it, as princess' metal and pinch back are composed of the same metals, only differently proportioned; also bell metal, with the addition of about one tenth part tin—yet none of these are known as brass. In brass plate locks the greater weight of metal is brass, but the workmanship being principally directed to the wards, bolts and keys, which are iron, the value when complete is, we understand, about one fifth part brass; gilt buttons are two thirds copper; horn powder flasks are usually mounted with brass, except the steel springs but the chief value is in our opinion horn and steel: varnished or composition cocks have brass keys, but the chief value we conceive is iron—therefore does princess' metal, pinch back, bell metal, brass in ingots and sheets, brass plate locks, gilt buttons, horn powder flasks, and varnished or composition cocks, or either of them, come under the prohibition? Woollen clothes above a certain value are prohibited—is webbing for girths of saddles, &c. included? Although the material is wool, it has never been termed cloth.
All manufactures of glass are prohibited—does spectacles with glass eyes, and ink stands with glass holders, come under this description?
Paper of every description is prohibited—does this affect manufactures of paper, such as spectacle cases; ink stands, snuff-boxes, &c.
Nails and spikes are prohibited—are saddle or tuft nails, (not being plated) saddlers' tacks and clouts, and springs, included; & does this affect shoe tacks?—This being about the period of forwarding our orders for supplies of British manufactures for the ensuing spring, we beg you will be pleased to take the necessary steps to give us the earliest information on the foregoing inquiries.
(Signed) JOHN LOHRA, Chairman JAMES WORTA, Sec'y.
ANSWER.
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1806.
Sir, Your letter as chairman of a meeting of a number of Ironmongers, convened for the purpose of taking into consideration the effect which the act of Congress, prohibiting the importation of certain articles of British manufactures, may have on their importations, dated in July last, was duly transmitted to the comptroller of the treasury. We for various reasons which is unnecessary to enumerate, declining giving an opinion at present; You will please advise the parties present of the result of this business. With sincere respect, I am your obedient servant.
JOHN GRAFT, Dep. Col.
Baltimore, Oct. 14. We are assured that Joseph H. Nicholson, Esq. has declined accepting the office of Collector of the Port of Baltimore, to which situation he was appointed, vice R. Furviance, Esq. deceased.
Telegraphe.
Sporting Intelligence.
On Friday, 10th instant, the Grand Match between General Ridgeley's horse OSCAR, and Mr. Joshua B. Bond's horse FIRST CONSUL, (the horse that was to have beaten the whole continent), the 4 mile heats, for $4000, was decided at Canton, in favor of Oscar, winning in high style. This
race is considered the handsomest and best ever seen in this state. The last heat was run in seven minutes and forty seconds.
Telegraphe.
The Spaniards.
We received advices by yesterday's mail from Natchez down to the 16th ult. nothing decisive had happened, as will be found from the following extracts:—
Natchez, Sept. 16.
Letters from Natchitoches, under date of the 5th Sept. state that the Spanish army continued encamped at the Bayou Pierre, and was supposed to be twelve hundred strong. Governor Cerdero from St. Augustine, had arrived at Nacogdoches with a reinforcement of three hundred regular troops.
Governor Claiborne was still at Natchitoches, and between him and the officer commanding the Spanish troops, several letters had passed. Governor Claiborne had ordered a detachment of militia to be in readiness to march. The troops from Fort Adams had not arrived, but were daily expected. The Spanish governor, Herrera, has arrested three Americans from Kentucky, of the names of Brewster, Shaw and Irvin, and sent them prisoners to St. Antoine—Governor Claiborne has demanded their immediate release. The Spanish army has evinced no disposition to attack Natchitoches—they avow their object to be, to preserve inviolate the territory of the king their master. It is believed at Natchitoches, that nothing prevents the American troops from marching against the Spaniards but orders to that effect.
The removal (by order of the President) of a detachment of Spanish troops last winter on the west side the Sabine, is assigned by the Spaniards as the reason for augmenting their force, in what they call the province of Texas—This province they say extends to Little Bayou, about six miles from Natchitoches, called Rye-funda. The settlers of the Bayou Pierre where the Spanish army now is, have considered themselves under the government of Spain.
We understand that the facts given in this statement are substantially correct. There is however probably some exaggeration in the strength of the Spanish troops. The strongest assurances have been received from the Spanish Government that no hostilities were meditated against the United States, and that the operations of the Spanish forces would be confined to defending their own territory. As they have retired to Bayou Pierre, a post not delivered to us, and in the retention of which they will not be molested, the prospect of an engagement has gone by.
The circumstances attending the arrest of the three Americans are these. Three such persons were found within the lines of the Spanish forces, and were arrested under the impression that they might be spies. On being examined, one of them said he wished to go to St. Antoine, for which purpose he desired a passport. This was given him, together with an escort. It is presumed the same measure has been taken with respect to the other two. They are not therefore to be viewed in the light of prisoners. Nat. Int.
FROM THE WESTERN WORLD. COLONEL AARON BURR, Late Vice President of the United States.
This extraordinary character arrived at Frankfort, from Cincinnati, on Tuesday evening last, about an hour after sun set. He took his lodgings at major Love's tavern, the house adjacent to Mr. John Brown's, and consequently more convenient than any of the other taverns for visiting his bosom friend, and arranging the plans of their future operations. In a few minutes after his arrival he paid his respects at the palace of Mr. Brown, and we believe spent all the evening until 12 at night and the greater part of next day, in secret consultation as to the most effectual mode of preserving the secrecy of the
future proceedings of the western association. At five o'clock in the afternoon of Wednesday he departed for Lexington; but we understand is to return in a few days. About a fortnight ago, one of his political pioneers, a younger brother of Mr. Swartwout, the dismissed marshal of New York, passed through Frankfort. This youth, as is the common practice of the various tools of colonel Burr, displayed the greatest indifference as to the object of his visit to Kentucky. He appeared to have no introduction to any of the citizens of the town, and although he was doubtless well acquainted with Mr. Brown, yet it was good policy to appear a stranger in this place.
Various have been the conjectures of col. Burr's visit to Kentucky last year, and likewise his return this season. The article of the Spanish conspiracy, inserted in the Western World this day, may furnish the curious with a key to unravel the views of his mysterious journey. In some of our subsequent numbers about two months hence the complete detail will be laid before the public. At present we shall take the liberty of offering a few remarks on the character of this eccentric and dangerous politician; whom one of the present senators in congress from Kentucky in a letter addressed to general Wilkinson last October, was pleased to style, "the great, good, and virtuous but persecuted Burr."
One of the most melancholy ideas to the reflecting mind, is to behold, great abilities blended with corruptness of principle, and prostrated to purposes of ambition, wealth, and power. If ever a man was formed to display a portrait of this description, he is Aaron Burr. Gifted by nature with a heart of steel, the most engaging address, and fascinating eloquence, he was well fitted to perform on the stage of politics, that part of which he acted for several years, viz. "the intrepid champion of freedom," but relinquishing this path of virtue and patriotism, at a moment when the interest of his country required the full force of all his genius and talent, we now see him in the capacity of a wandering intriguer, exerting the same powers, the same enchanting manners, and irresistible arguments in the flagitious endeavors of organising associations, which if not broken, will finally overturn the happiness and independence of Western America.
The virtuous patriot who is solely guided by the purity of principle, and knows not the trade of venal policy, can scarcely credit that the same Burr, who, as a volunteer traversed the snows of Canada along with the brave Montgomery—who fought by the side of Washington in New Jersey and Monmouth; and afterwards for years combated the whole Hamiltonian phalanx of monarchy, should now be a solitary traveller through the wilds of Kentucky, the Indiana, and Louisiana territories, to promote the despicable arts of a Wilkinson and a Brown. Such a dereliction of principle, although it furnishes an ample field of contemplation for those who can take pleasure in viewing the dreadful frailty of man, appears visionary and paradoxical to the mind of truth and integrity.
Col. Burr even in his present wandering capacity, still retains his usual address and dignity of deportment, and has as formerly certain young men who volunteer themselves to perform the more menial offices of the drama which he is acting; nor are newspaper-puffers wanting to extoll his merits, weep over his misfortunes, and draw a veil across his passions for amorous delight. It is also a singular enough circumstance that the same young man who lately attempted the assassination of Joseph M. Street, by firing a pistol at his breast; should last year when colonel Burr was in Frankfort have written in the Palladium a highly finished panegyric on his character.
But notwithstanding the degrading character that colonel Burr
has assumed, which in other men would excite our abhorrence and disgust; he possesses that generous smile of sensibility which always attracts, in such a degree, that even his greatest enemy must bestow upon him an affectionate regard. While we might be sensible he was plotting our destruction, and planning schemes for the subversion of every moral principle; yet we can with difficulty refrain from wishing him prosperity, and candidly confessing ourselves to be charmed into his views. There is a something in the heart of ardent friendship and generosity, which though immersed in qualities of the blackest die, yet compels our love, and irresistibly draws our esteem to the exclusion of every other object. About colonel Burr there appears nothing cold and phlegmatic; nothing selfish; nothing which speaks the servile and cringing sycophant. Every feature of his countenance, every glance of his eye, seem to demonstrate the existence of a soul, and a soul alone.
It may appear to many who are not versed in the unaccountable and opposite passions, that such a character as we have described colonel Burr to be, can only exist in the dreams of jealous suspicion. But let them for a moment, view the life and actions of the Roman Cataline, and they will find the utmost depravity of intellect blended with the sternest courage, and the liveliest feelings of love and friendship. They will see a mind in which nature never planted a ray of moral principle, connected with a heart possessing such warmth of individual attachment, as even to impose upon the most virtuous judgement. In short to indulge in a parallel from ancient and modern biography, the same resemblance which the virtues of Cicero bore to those of the illustrious Washington; the same relation do the vices of the Roman conspirator bear to those of Aaron Burr. But unfortunately there lives not at this day, a Washington to frustrate the arts of the modern Cataline.
FROM THE REPERTORY.
Few northern men, whether feds or demos, have any objection to a navy. At the south, the only objection is the expense. Would the expense of equipping a fleet amount to more than 17 millions of dollars, which the want of a fleet has already cost the country? Such a navy as we could easily build and maintain would have made us masters of Louisiana in case of a war with Spain, without tribute money to France—and without a navy as respectable as the maritime rank of the United States among nations absolutely requires at this eventful crisis, when states without force are without rights, without such a navy, we say, there is not the least reason in the world to fancy we shall keep Louisiana a month longer than Bonaparte is hindered by Great Britain from possessing himself of it—and even while he is so hindered, we shall probably pay in additional tribute, millions enough to build and equip a fleet that would blockade Cadiz, Ferrol and Carthagena, and wave its flag in triumph in the Bay of Mexico.
It might take eight or ten years to accomplish this indispensable necessary work, but the United States have money; ships, seamen and courage enough to be the second maritime power in the world, and to maintain that rank, and by asserting that rank, we should take it, many years before all the ships were built.
Suppose that peace should come in a year. It is said that we have 100,000 seamen. Bonaparte will then want ships, colonies, and commerce, as he says himself. Great Britain will rigidly enforce her navigation laws. Between these rivals our commerce will drop; our seamen must quit a country that has no employment, and seek it in foreign countries. Why then delay the building of a navy? Because our public men will not go beyond the time they were chosen to serve, nor above the popularity that obtained their re-elections.

Lynchburg.
Thursday, October 30.
With the present Number is commenced the second year of this establishment, and agreeably to the original terms we have to remind the Patrons of the Star , that their aid is again necessary. However reluctantly, we are obliged to state, that a sum too considerable for an infant establishment, depending exclusively on public opinion, is already due to us: nevertheless, we have met with spirited and honorable support.
The patronage received at the hands of the public is gratefully acknowledged, and under encouragement so flattering, it is impossible that we should relax in such exertions, as may be best calculated to merit approbation, and ensure future support. Through much evil, and some good report, as party or passion gave the rein to prejudice, have we passed since the establishment of this paper; yet, however difficult the task, we shall endeavour to deprive malice and calumny of a pretext. Pains shall not be spared to render the Paper in every respect worthy the patronage of the public: but rigid reciprocity is indispensable. Punctuality is the very existence of the Star .
A brother Printer, in Kentucky, in our opinion, prefers a Dun very handsomely. The thing may perhaps aid us in "raising the wind."—Here it is—
Paroxy.
"TO DUN or not to DUN," that is the question. Whether 'tis better that the purse should suffer (For lack of cash ) baneful emptiness; Or by a GENERAL DUN to fill it up: To Dun! to get the money—and be enabled To live and pay our debts—'tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish'd! To Dun—to be denied— Denied with "call again,"—aye there's the rub! For in that "call again" what evils come— What disappointments fore—chagrin and woe— What time is wasted—and what shoes are worn— In consequence—must give us pain. It is this That makes so many debts not worth collecting; 'Tis this which sickens Business to Despair, And keeps from HONEST LABOR its reward. While thus in language of complaint we speak, We won't forget our many, many FRIENDS; To them a debt of gratitude we owe; To them our gratitude we freely pay. Blest by their kindness, still our bark shall sail, Enjoy the pleasing calm, nor dread the boist'rous gale.
A report prevailed lately in Norfolk that Turreau, the French Minister has made a formal demand on our government of 80,000 pounds Sterling, for the French ship L'Impetueux destroyed by the British within the jurisdiction of the U. S.—Government has directed Commodore Baron and his brother to survey the situation of the ship when destroyed, and report accordingly.
No successor has been yet appointed to the late Judge Patterson. The Expectants are numerous.
In 14 days the Russian Ambassador completed his pacific negotiations with the French government, and in six hours after its completion by the minister, it was signed by the Emperor Napoleon.
A special commission, Lords Holland and Auckland are appointed to settle all differences with the American Ministers at London.
Lord Lauderdale is said to have quit Paris for London, without effecting the object of his mission.
Dispatches are said to have been received by government from Mr. Monroe about the 15th inst. contents have not yet transpired.
A new Catechism is completed and will be shortly published for the use of all the churches in the French Empire. This work has met the approbation of the Representatives of the Holy See.
JUSTICE.
I am persuaded that the ideas just and unjust are as clear and universal as the ideas of health and sickness, truth and falsehood, convenience and inconvenience. The limits of justice and injustice are very difficult to fix; as the midling state between health and sickness, between the convenience and inconvenience of things between falsehood and truth is difficult to specify. They are shades that are interwoven; but glaring colours strike every eye.—For example, all men agree that we should restore what we have borrowed; but if I know that the person to whom I am indebted two millions will make use of it to enslave my country, should I put such fatal arms into his hand? Here are sentiments that are divided; but in general I should observe my oath, when no evil results from it: This is what no body ever doubted.
People who are always taking care of their health, are like misers, who are hoarding up treasure which they have never spirit enough to enjoy.
When I see good men dying often, while worthless scoundrels are suffered to live, I feel the force of that passage in the Psalms most emphatically—"The Lord wishes not the death of a sinner."
"Some folk think it sufficient to be good christians, without being good men, so spend their lives in wh—, drinking, cheating and praying."
Some people pass thro' life soberly and religiously enough, without knowing why, or reasoning about it—but, from the force of habit merely, go to Heaven like fools.
Will not the following peculiarly apply to a prominent character in the government of the United States?
The remark is by Æschylus concerning Amphiaraus —
"To be and not to seem, is this man's maxim."
"His mind reposes on its own proper wisdom," And wants no aid.
THE MAIL.
WE had no Richmond nor Western Mail last week!—The inconvenience, disappointments, and loss to a Commercial community, and to the public at large thus occasioned, in a degree, by the impertinent petulance of a testy Post Boy, exceed calculation. This transaction merits the notice of the Head of the Post-Office department, and should this paragraph meet his eye, we have no doubt of redress.
About the middle of last January in consequence of a swell in one of the water courses between Lynchburg and Richmond, the mail did not arrive until Sunday.* This circumstance then excited much uneasiness with commercial men and with the public, and notice was taken of it in this paper—The fidelity and punctuality of former riders were compared and contrasted with the irregularity that then occurred. This, we are informed, gave extreme offence to the post boy, who some time in the summer fell in with a merchant of this place, and in a conversation on the subject, declared that, whenever, on any future occasion the law would shield him from fine or punishment, or afford him sufficient pretext he would not advance one foot to oblige the people of Lynchburg. Faithful to this declaration, he has embraced the first opportunity that has since offered, and although he arrived at Bent Creek, twenty-five miles hence, early on Saturday and was urged by the Bent Creek P. Master to come on here, he uttered
*Friday afternoon is the stipulated time for the arrival of the Richmond Mail at Lynchburg.
by refused—Should such a man, after such a declaration and such conduct have any agency in a trust of such magnitude!—If the law shield him in such conduct, the law is defective, and should be amended, for the tenor of the oath a rider takes, methinks, obliges him if, unable to complete the whole route to go as far as possible, so as to reach on return, the principal office of outset, at the appointed time.
Mr. Clark, the Charlottesville cross rider, who had as many, and more dangerous water courses to cross than the Richmond rider arrived on Sunday and delivered his mail upwards of an hour before the time stipulated in his contract. But Mr. C. has made no declarations to injure the people of Lynchburg or the public.
It is subject of deep regret with the commercial men of this place that the principal Richmond mail is not brought by the route of Prince Edward Court-house, where there is no water course to obstruct or retard, at any time.
We are informed that some of our merchants from the apprehension of future disappointment, design to request the Powhatan Post master to send their letters by the P. Edward mail: thus preferring certainty , tho' a day later, to the questionable arrival and precarious existing management of the river route.
[We are just informed that there is scarcely a doubt of William A. Burwell's being elected to Congress to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Christopher Clarke, Esq.—The Bedford election was held on Monday last, and there, where Mr. B. least expected it, he had a respectable majority—When known, we doubt not, but ample justice will be done to the merits of this gentleman.]
The perusal of the following anecdote must afford entertainment to such of our readers as can discriminate real from fictitious sorrow, who have witnessed the frequent ostentatious display of the mockery of woe.
THE LADY'S ROCK.
The following Historical Anecdote is extracted from the Hon. Mrs. Murray's COMPANION AND GUIDE TO THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND:—
At the fourth end of the Island of Lismore we sailed near a small Rocky Isle, over which the sea rolls at high tides; at other times it raises its rough head somewhat above the surface of the water. It is called the Lady's Rock, for the following reason:
In former times, one of the M'Leans, of Duart, whose castle (now in ruins) stands on a promontory in Mull, in nearly an opposite direction to the Lady's Rock, married a sister of Argyle. The Lady was handsome and amiable, but unfortunately she was barren. In those times it was a high crime, in the eyes of a husband when his wife bore him no children. Duart hated his hapless Lady for that cause, and determined on her destruction. To accomplish it with ease, and as he imagined fate from decision, he ordered Ruthans to convey her secretly to the bare Rock near Lismore, and there leave her to perish at high tide. The deed was executed to Duart's wish, and the Lady left on the rock, watching the rolling tide rising to overwhelm her. When she had given herself up for a lost being, and expected in a very short time to be washed from the Rock by the waves, she fortunately perceived a vessel sailing down the Sound of Mull, in the direction of the Rock on which she was sitting. Every effort in her power was exerted, and every signal in her possession was displayed, to attract the notice of the people in the vessel. At length they perceived her, and drew near the Rock. She made herself known, and related that it was by the order of her barbarous husband she was left on the Rock, and thus reduced to the wretched state in which they found her. The mariners, ever a generous race, took compassion on her, received her on board their vessel, and conveyed her safely to her brothers at Inverary.
M'Lean Duart made a grand mock funeral for his much loved, and much lamented Lady, whom he announced to have died suddenly. He wrote disconsolate letters to her relations, particularly to Argyle, and after a decent time went to Inverary in deep mourning; where, with the greatest show of grief, he lamented to his brother-in-law the irreparable loss he had sustained. Argyle said little, but sent for his sister, whose unexpected appearance in life and health, proved an electric shock to her tender husband. Argyle was a mild and amiable man, and took no other revenge on M'Lean but commanding him to depart instantly, at the same time advising him to be cautious not to meet his brother Donald,
would certainly take away his life if tempting to destroy that of his sister. Donald Campbell did meet him years afterwards in a street in Edenb— and there stabbed him for his crime wards his sister, when M'Lean was only years of age.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me by Matthew tierew, I shall proceed to sell, on tuesday the 15th day of November next on the premises, one Tract of LAND containing Sixty Acres more or less lying in the county of Campbell, Big Falling river—This land will sold for CASH, to satisfy a debt due Matthew Thompson.
DAVID THOMPSON, Trustee. Oct. 27th, 1806. 1W.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of ROBERT SALMOY (of Campbell county) dec'd, are hereby requested to come forward and make payment on or before the day of November next:—Those here claims against said estate are also not to bring them in immediately, authenticated, as it is my desire have the business settled as so possible.
GEORGE COFER, Adm Bedford, Oct. 27th, 1806.
REMOVAL.
I SHALL move from Lynchburg to WAXMINSTER about the 20th of next month—My accounts will be left with Capt. THOMAS W. COCKE for collection.—Those who have borrowed Books from me are requested to return them immediately.
GEORGE CABELL, Jr. Oct. 27th, 1806. 0001.
Notice,
BY Virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me by Thomas Thorp to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned,—will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, before the Court-house door in the town of Liberty, on the 10th day of November next—the following Negroes, to wit: GRACEY, and JINNEY, and Jinney's youngest and only child a boy—or so many thereof as will raise the sum mentioned in the said Deed, together with the interest and all charges &c.
SAM. READ, Trustee. Bedford, September 30.—1806.
FOR SALE
A valuable Tract of LAND OR A HOUSE & LOT In this place—For terms apply to the subscriber WILSON DAVENPORT. Oct. 7. 1806. ii.
FUNERAL SERMON, &c II
On the 18 Sunday in November next the last obsequies, to the memory of the late (lamented) Rev. JAMES TOMPKINS, will be performed in Lynchburg, by the Rev. James Mitchell, and the Rev. James Turner, both of Bedford County. [The friends of the deceased are invited to attend.]
Just received and for sale at the Star-Office—Price 50 cents—a PAMPHLET entitled SKETCHES of the
History of France
FROM THE EARLIEST HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS To the present time.....1806: With some remarks concerning the Life and Achievements of the celebrated NAPOLEON BO-NAPARTE, now Emperor of France. [By an American.]
Of this very interesting Pamphlet, notice 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 official communications, as French General, Consul, and Emperor. The style is energetic, concise, and classical.
300 County, adjoining Randolph's old Order line on Sionton 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 S at whereon the subscriber now lives, (which is a beautiful one, situated in the fork, and commanding a delightful prospect of both streams, and of one hundred acres of Low Grounds, there being upwards of two on the tract.) There are several PLANTATIONS on this Tract, sufficient to work Twenty 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; on each is proper land for ORCHARDS, of the high 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, so as 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 or principal Merchant's Ace, either at Lynchburg, Richmond, Manchester, will be received in payment for the above. JOHN CALLAWAY. October 27th, 1806. TF.

who are not the people, form a little group deliberating on the things, some of them laid in the people and partake of the burthens, for they are others; others, it would be a infamy, for us to mingle with they are born to serve us; we another race. The civil go- these people are mild and na- tle; speak to them of the king law, and they will return to People! the king wills; the dains!  The king can will nothing d of the people; the Sove- uity ordain according to law. vernors. The law commands mmissive.  The law is the general will, a new order of things. errors. You are then a re-  A nation cannot revolt. Ty- rebels.  vernors. The king is on our mands you to submit. Kings are inseparable from The king of ours cannot you possess only his phan-  ry governors came forward- re timorous, say they; we them; they will submit Soldiers, chastise this in-  diery, you are of our blood. e your brothers? If the who will nourish the ar-  oldiers, grounding their their chiefs, we are like- Show us the enemy. electical governors said; e resource left. The peo- tions; we must fighten names of God and religi-  brothers! our children lained us to govern you. how us your powers from  You must have faith; reason ay.  —Do you govern without rea-  —God commands peace. Re- prescribes obedience.  —Peace supposes justice. Obe- dience implies a knowledge of the law.  —Evils—Suffering is the business of this world.  —People—Show us the example.  —Presents—Would you live without Gods or kings?  —People—We would live without ty- rants.  —Priest—You must have mediators and intercessors.  —People—Mediators with God, and with kings! courtiers and priests, your services are too expensive. We will henceforth manage our own affairs.  Then the little group said, we are lost; the multitude are enlightened.  And the people said; you are safe; since we are enlightened, we will do no violence. We only claim our rights. We feel injuries; but we forget them. We were slaves. We might command; but we wish to be free, and WE ARE FREE.  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. Besides the Calendar pages, Eclipses, &c. &c. this Almanack contains a List of the County, Quarterly, Superior and Chan- cery Courts in the commonwealth of Vir- ginia—The Executive and the members of the Privy Council of state—The Judg- es of the High Courts of Appeals—of the Chancery Courts—the General Court— and of the other officers of the Govern- ment—The members of the Senate, and of the House of Delegates,—Also the Civil establishment of the United States, with the amount of Salaries, (not found in any other Almanack, for the ensuing year, that we have seen)—The List of members of the Senate of the U. States, and of the House of Representatives—The Supreme Judiciary—District Judges— Clerks to the U. S. Supreme, Circuit, and District Courts—District Attorneys, Mar- shals, Commissioners of Loans—Times and terms of holding the Federal U. S. Courts of Law—Department of the Pe- tential Government, with the Salaries of the several Secretaries—Territorial Gov- ernors, Secretaries, and Judges—The a- mount of the salaries of each, with a va- riety of other matter, Agricultural, Mo- ral, Useful and Entertaining.  A generous allowance will be made to merchants itinerant or stationary, or to others, who purchase to sell again.  Black Smith  FROM the pressure of employment in the HORSE SHOEING line, and from the encouragement of my friends and the public in general in the BLACKSMITH'S BUSINESS I would wish to employ a sober, well dis- posed and good Journeyman to the said trade.  TWO brisk apprentices will be ta- ken to the above business.  GEORGE ROBERTS. Lynchburg, August 26th, 1806.  DIALOGUE.  The nation divided itself at once into two bodies, of unequal magnitude and contrasted appearance. The one in- numerable and almost totally exhibited in the general poverty of its clothing, in its meagre air and sun burnt village, marks of penury and extreme toil. The other a little group, an insignificant fraction, presented in its rich attire embroidered with gold and silver, and in its round and ruddy faces, the signs of leisure and abun- dance.  Considering these men more attentively I found that the great body was compos- ed of farmers, artificers, merchants, all professions useful to society; and that the little group was made up of priests of every order, of financiers, of nobles, of men in livery, of commanders of armies, in a word, of the civil, military, and reli- gious agents of government.  The two bodies being assembled face to face, and regarding each other with at- tonishment, I saw indignation and rage a- rising in one side, and a sort of panic in the other. The large body said to the small—  Why are you separated from us out of our number? No: little group; you are the peo- ple a distinguished class, who- we, customs, and rights pecu- lieves.  And what labour do you pur- society?  class. None. We are not rk.  How then have you acquired class. By taking the pains ou.  What! is this what you call? We toil and you enjoy; we d you dissipate; wealth pro- us, and you absorb it. Privi-
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society, a- gainst Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, held at the General Of- fice, on the 30th of September, 1806. The following Resolution was adopted, which is by order of the Board pub- lished for the information of all per- sons concerned, Vis.
A GREAT variety of causes hav- ing concurred to render it inconve- nient & impracticable to complete the re- valuation of those Buildings, in the Towns and in the country, which had been insured prior to the 30th of January 1805, at the period limited by the last resolution of that Board on the subject. Resolved, therefore, that the spe- cial agents of this Society be allowed till the first day of December next in- clusive, to complete the revaluation of all buildings which have been insured as aforesaid, within the districts and towns for which they may have been severally appointed; and that no fur- ther indulgence, hereafter, will be ex- tended to those members of the Socie- ty, who shall fail to have their build- ings revalued, on or before the said 1st day of December next.
ALEXANDER M'RAE, F.M.A.S. Telle. Lewis M. Rivallain, C.B.D. October 3, 1806. 900w.
Runaway in Jail.
WAS committed to the jail in this place, as a Runaway, on Thurs- day the 16th instant, a negro man who calls his name NATT, and says he belongs to a certain Richard Herd, in the state of Georgia, Albert or Elbert county—he is between 30 and 40 years of age, a very dark skin, lost some of his upper fore teeth, has remarka- ble small hands and feet, was but bad- ly clothed when taken, he had an old green plains round jacket, an oz- naburgs shirt, an old pair of home spun yarn Breeches, striped with ye- low, and an old felt Hat, is mild spo- ken and appears humble when spoken to—He says he was endeav- oring to make his way to Maryland, where he was entitled to 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 delt with as the law directs.
JOHN DAVIS, jun. J. C. L. Lynchburg, 20th Oct. 1806. 900w.
Notice.
A PETITION will be presen- ted to the next general As- sembly of Virginia praying for the di- vision of Amherst County.
A FREEHOLDER or Amherst.
Notice.
THAT a petition will be present- ed to the next general Assembly of Virginia, for leave to add the ground between first street and Black water creek to the town of Lynchburg.
JOHN LYNCH. 10th month, 1st. 1806 tf.
NOTICE.
THAT a Petition will be present- ed to the next general Assembly of Virginia, praying that an act may pass establishing an Inspection of To- bacco on the lots of Wm. Davis sen. in the town of Lynchburg.
10th mo. 7th, 1806. tf.
AN APPRENTICE.
WANTED at the Star-Office a Lad between 13 and 15 years of age—The better his education, the more likely, and acceptable will he be.
NOTICE.
I SHALL Petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for leave to build a WAREHOUSE, for the re- ception and inspection of Tobacco, on my lots in the Town of Lynchburg.
ROWLAND JONES. 30th July, 1806. tf.
To be rented, and possession given immediately, a very fine room, (half the garden and the use of a kitchen) in William Wallace's new build- ing, on Cock-street, one of the most healthy and convenient situations for a private family in or about Lynch- burg.—For terms apply to SIMEON ROBINSON. Lynchburg, October, 1806.
WHEREAS that portion of the made, of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, which belongs to the Country, is inadequate to the pay- ment of the losses by fire, which have actually occurred, and which are ex- clusively chargeable on the Country funds, whence, has arisen the indi- pensable necessity, of calling for the payment of part of a quota, from the persons who have insured in the coun- try, which requisition ought properly to be limited to those members who had insured prior to the happening of the great fire in Norfolk, on the 24th of February 1804, by which fire the joint-funds of the Society were nearly exhausted.
And whereas common principles of justice obviously require, that the part of a quota so to be called for, would place all the members (new and old subscribers) of the country part of the said Society on an equal footing, which can only be done by requiring from those who had insured before the said 24th of February 1804, such part of a quota or quotas, as being added to the amount of the country funds, at the date of the division of the joint- funds between the towns and country would make a sum equal, or nearly e- qual, to the aggregate of the premi- ums originally paid, by those who had insured anterior to the 24th of Fe- bruary 1804.
And whereas the Board of the Di- rectors of the said Society, have ac- cordingly deemed it necessary and just, in conformity to a statement and estimate prepared and to them sub- mitted by the principal Agent, to de- mand from each member who had in- sured a building or buildings in the country, prior to the 24th day of Fe- bruary 1804, part of a quota or quo- tas, equal to two thirds of a premium or premiums originally advanced by such member, to be paid on or before the 10th day of December next.
I do now therefore in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the said Board of Directors, hereby make known to all persons whom it may concern, that the said requisition of two thirds of a quota, on each building insured in the country as aforesaid, before the said 24th day of February 1804, to be paid on or before the 10th day of December next, hath been made for the causes aforesaid, by virtue of the authority vested in the President and Directors, by an act of the General Assembly entitled, "an act for carrying into execution the consti- tution of the Mutual Assurance So- ciety against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, lately adopted at a general meeting;" and by the rules and regulations of the said Socie- ty.—And I do further hereby, in pur- suance also of the resolution aforesaid, notify to all persons concerned, That every entrance on which the said two thirds of a quota shall be payable, under the foregoing requisition, will be forfeited, unless payment thereof, that is, of a sum equal to two-thirds of the premium mentioned in the poli- cy, be made on or before the said 10th day of December next; and such insurance will remain forfeited, until the payment of two-thirds of a quota to withheld and interest thereon, shall afterwards be either voluntarily made, or coerced in the mode pre- scribed by law.
ALEX: M'RAE, President M. A. S. General Office of Assurance, } Richmond, 12th Sept. 1806. } 4w
One Shilling & Six pence REWARD.
THE above reward will be given for apprehending and delivering to Joseph Stratton living in the coun- ty of Campbell and State of Virginia, an apprentice boy named MOSES STRATTON, who absconded from the sub- scriber on the 16th instant. The said boy is about sixteen years old—He had on when he absconded a brown coat, and osnaburg shirt and panta- loons, and has a scald head.—Any person delivering the said boy to me shall receive the above reward, and no charges paid.
JOSEPH STRATTON. October 18th—1806. 2wpd.
For Sale,
ONE NEGRO WOMAN and her two CHILDREN. For particulars en- quire at the Star Office. tf.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To be rented for One, Three, or Five years, and possession given on the first day of January next, the House and Lot occupied during the last three years by William Blake on the main Street, opposite Lynch's ware- house. The excellence of the stand is sufficiently known. The garden is good, and now in fine order.—The terms may be known on application to JAMES GRAHAM. October, 1806.
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. 2m.
Notice.
THAT a Petition will be presented to the next general Assembly of Vir- ginia, for an Inspection of Tobacco to be established on the lands of Meredith Lambeth in the town of Lynchburg.
October 7th—1806. tf.
Doctor Wilson,
OF the city of Richmond having re- gularly qualified himself to prac- tice Physic has engaged in the Apothecary business in that place.—He has just received at his shop opposite the stores of Messrs. John & Robert Gamble and Neal M'Cooll his full supply of Medicines, which embraces a general variety—Expe- rience has too often proved that Phy- sicians are disappointed and their pa- tients injured or lost by using adulterated medicines, or from the ignorance of Apothecaries—Knowing that it is of the first importance his object will be to prepare his medicines genuine and according to principles which regulate the practice of Physicians.
Physicians who live in or visit Lynchburg as well as retailers of me- dicines may be enabled to judge of his very low price by calling at the Office of the Lynchburg Star.
Families can be served with medi- cine chests or any article of medicine accompanied with proper directions as to its use.
Richmond, 10th September, 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 practiced with such beneficial effects, dur- ing 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 Of- fice.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND
CONTAINING about four hun- dred acres, with good improvements, lying on Ivy creek in Bedford county, seven miles above Lynchburg.—the soil is excellent for Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco, and lies convenient to three merchant mills—there is cleared land enough to work six or eight hands to advantage—all under good fencing. The terms will be made known by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
JOSEPH POINDEXTOR. October 6th, 1806. 4w.
AN APPRENTICE.
WANTED to the Coach making business an apprentice, a lad of about 14 or 15 years of age. He must be smart, active, and industrious—None else need apply.
MILBY COTTINGHAM, Lynchburg, 15th September, 1806.