Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-10-20 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1197.]
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Land for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Burnley, to answer the purposes therein specified, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 24th day of November next, three hundred and eighty-two and one half ACRES OF LAND, lying in the lower end of Louisa, immediately on the Richmond road, leading from Louisa courthouse, adjoining the lands of Jesse Hoggard, Seth Burnley, John Diggs, Mrs. Christmass, &c. On this land there is a small plantation, orchards, a tolerable good dwelling house, barn and out houses, immediately on the road. WILLIAM G. POINDEXTER, Trustee. October 6th, 1804. o2w4t
TO RENT,
And may be entered upon the first day of December next,
A Tenement and Lot,
At Charlotte Courthouse, consisting of a good store-house and counting room, a lumber-house, and a small two story dwelling-house, all nearly new; a stable with some necessary out houses—The high commanding situation of this place gives it a salubrious air, which makes it healthy indeed; the prospect is handsome, and the water is inferior to none in this part of the country; an agreeable neighborhood, and the inhabitants wealthy; the site remarkable for the advantages of its local situation, standing on one of the most public post roads, leading direct from the northern to the southern states, and to the market towns of Richmond and Petersburg, a considerable part of the country trade centering at this place. To any gentleman in the mercantile line wanting a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, and an advantageous situation for active business, wishing to rent, may know the terms on application to the subscriber, living near Charlotte courthouse. THOMAS READ. 22d September, 1804. wtd
SAMUEL BAILEY,
Offers for Sale, at his Nursery in New-Kent county near the cross roads—Five Thousand
Grafted Apple Trees,
Of choice fruit, at 50 per tree. He believes they are not excelled if equalled by any in this state, either in thriftiness or quality, having at considerable trouble collected the most approved kinds, agreeable to the following list:
  Winesap,  Golden Wilding,    Belfrucker,  Emmet's Gemmets,    Summer Cheese,  Lovely Apple,    Winter Cheese,  Summer Pearmain,    Clapton's Hangfast,  Winter do.    May Apple,  Freeman's do.    June do.  Cannon do.    July do.  Lightfoot's do.    Sheep Nose,  Longstem,    Hawthorn Apple,  Long Crab,    Sweet Russet,  Pet do.    Sept. 29th, 1804.  Flat do.  
Having seen many orchards set out by Mr. Samuel Bailey, and particularly two set for us, we believe him to be better acquainted with that business than any other person that we know. Wm. Chamberlayne—Thos. Prayser. Sept. 29th, 1804.
Mr. Bailey has set out an orchard for me, which I think is done in a superior manner to any I ever saw wtd Ro. Christian.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A
Grocery Store,
In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF AND BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL AND YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. wtd
Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED.
The full blooded & complete English Stallion,
WRANGLER,
The property of Col. Miles Selden and others, will stand at my stable in the county of Prince Edward, ten miles below the courthouse, and two from Elisha Betts's tavern, the ensuing season. The terms, pedigree and performance will be made known before the season commences. THOS. HASKINS. Oct. 1st, 1804. wtd
Washington Tavern.
The subscriber has taken a lease of this tenement for a term of years, and has put it in a state of repair which renders it not inferior to any in this city. Besides the Tavern he has detached buildings, well calculated to accommodate those who are desirous of greater privacy than a tavern usually affords. These tenements adjoin the public square, and are within two hundred yards of the Capitol. They have a decided advantage over any other houses in this city, with respect to pure air and excellent water. He has good Stables and a constant supply of the best Forage. He tenders his services to his friends and the public, and assures them, that no unlawful gaming, nor any other practice which might, in any degree, have a tendency to destroy the peace of his house, will ever be permitted. EDWARD HALLAM. Richmond, September 23d, 1804. N. B. About thirty Members of the next Assembly may be well accommodated, of whom eighteen have already engaged. E. H.
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A NEW WORK. Just received from the author at Philadelphia, and now ready for delivery to subscribers at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond: NATURE DISPLAYED, In her Mode of Teaching Language to Man—or, A New and Infalible Method of Acquiring a Language in the shortest time possible, deduced from the analysis of the human mind, and consequently suited to every capacity—Adapted to the French. By N. G. DUPIET, of Philadelphia. Languages were not made by rules or art, but by accident, and the common use of the people. LOCKE. A few copies of the above work for sale at 25 cents dollars.
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THE subscribers have commenced business in the house lately occupied by James Fisher, under the firm of FISHER & LESUEUR. They offer for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES, On the usual terms. JAMES FISHER. JOHN L. LESUEUR. Richmond, Oct. 8th, 1804.
James Fisher hopes those persons indebted to him will make payment as soon as possible, as the nature of his business will not admit of further indulgence. By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia district, bearing date the 6th day of June, 1801, in behalf of Pruners Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards against David Ross and others, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Goodland courthouse, on the 29th day of November next.
A Tract of Land, In said county, on Beaverdam creek, containing fifteen hundred acres more or less, including the land whereon the courthouse is situated, bounded by the lands of Samuel Woodson and others, and commonly called Ross's Goodland Courthouse Tract, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of ten thousand dollars, and the expenses attending the sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 15th, 1804. ids
WILLIAM McCAY, Watch Maker, Richmond, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, a large quantity of fashionable SEALS, KEYS and CHAINS, which he will dispose of low for cash. He has also on hand, a few good CLOCKS. N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1804. Bw
James River Company. NOTICE.—The LOCKS near Westham are OPEN for the passage of Boats. ROBERT POLLARD. Richmond, Oct. 16, 1804.
NOTICE. By virtue of two deeds of trust, executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bowe and William Priddy, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 22d of August next.
The Tract of Land, Whereon the said Robert Priddy now resides, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, where the turnpike by Deep Run Coal pits now extends. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern. JOHN RUSSELL. JOHN W. ELLIS. 14th July, 1804. omds
The above sale is postponed till the 21st of December next. Aug. 20, 1804.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. TO THE PEOPLE. THE DEFENCE. No. VII. Coeval with this measure (the abolition of the internal taxes) commenced a vigorous spirit of economy, in which the legislature and executive heartily united. This is the common promise of reformers; a promise, which unfortunately for the people, is rarely kept. In the present case, however, it was sacredly observed. A sum much larger than that derived from the internal revenues was saved.
Without any reduction of the navy, the annual expenditures of that department were reduced 200,000 dollars. The military arrangements were brought down to the situation of the country, and the annual sum of 522,000, retrenched. Other sources of expense were annihilated or reduced, by which the public service was, in some instances, promoted, and in no instance impaired.
Among these, were the suspension of two foreign embassies. The abolition of the offices of sixteen circuit judges.
A diminution in the compensations of collectors of the customs.
With a variety of other retrenchments, the greater part of which from their minuteness forbid specification, but which in the aggregate amounted to no inconsiderable sum.
The whole of these savings, taking four successive years, may be computed at the annual sum of one million of dollars amounting to more than a fourth of the whole disbursements of the treasury, with an exception of the sum applied to the payment of the public debt.
There is little occasion to dilate on this branch of our view. It does not require any logic to impress on the people, the inferences deducible from such a reform. It may suffice to say that while it justified the repeal of the internal taxes, it tried the sincerity of the professions of the administration in those points it is the most rarely observed. The love of office in the United States is unfortunately too predominant. He, who is the least acquainted with the secret springs of government, perceives it with regret mingling, and asserting its claims with alternate arrogance and servility. For an administration to pursue the straight line of justice, without giving way to the wiles or menaces of men actuated by interested motives, is an arduous duty. To go farther, and to cut off the very provender on which they hope to fatten, is to risk incurring the displeasure of a class of men whose want of regular avocations, connected with an ardent and desperate spirit, give them great power over the prejudices of the people. An administration, pursuing such reforms, can only be upheld by the affections of the people. For their support alone can be sufficiently persevered under those secret cabals which the disappointed and discontented will always excite.
The measures of the administration tried their sincerity on another important point. The funding interest, with what policy we shall not pretend to say, had uniformly reproached them with hostility to the regular payment of the interest and the final discharge of the public debt. This opinion was industriously and widely disseminated; and operating, with other circumstances, produced the almost total transfer of the public stock, either to foreigners, or to a class of men the most infuriatedly hostile to the new order of things. Duped, by designing individuals, they had, by every mean of secret as well as open enmity, borne a conspicuous share in traducing the character of every distinguished republican, and in resisting the growing spirit of the times. They had, on the other hand, lent themselves as willing instruments to those who disturbed the peace, & menaced the liberties of the country, by intemperate or unconstitutional measures. This description of men monopolised the evidences of the public debt, amounting to above eighty millions.
Under these circumstances the new administration came into office. Had they listened to any voice but that of duty, they might have reasoned thus: "Our promotion has been opposed by a body of men who derive their power from the bounty of the government. However efficient, from their wealth, their numbers are trifling. The greatest part of the debt is due to foreigners, and the residue is in the hands of men, ever ready to destroy us by enlisting in any scheme destructive of the general good. The mournful experience of England ought to teach us that this formidable interest necessarily leads to a prodigal expenditure of money, to war, and to oppression. Let us then, while we have the power, crush the monster, which has arisen in a spirit of favoritism, and in views hostile to liberty. By this means we shall destroy our greatest enemies. It is true we shall disoblige them; but this cannot make them more our enemies, while we shall make the nation our friends. We shall injure, perhaps, ten thousand men; but we shall benefit five millions. By the annihilation of a debt of eighty millions, we shall in effect do that which will be equivalent to giving every family of the United States the sum of one hundred and thirty dollars. And by destroying this infant funding system, we shall forever crush the proud hopes of an aspiring aristocracy."
Such might have been the language of the administration. It would, it is true, have been the language of unprincipled ambition, of diabolical revenge. But alas! how general has been the domination of these dark and atrocious passions over rulers! state policy, that damnable pretext of tyrants, has extinguished every where the lights of justice and humanity. No—the republican administration held no such language. They rose not, like lawless comets, here to deluge and there to conflagrate a world; but, revolving, in their appropriate spheres, and shining upon the bad as well as the good, they shed joy and gladness in their course. As true to the principles of justice, as the planetary system to the laws of nature, they sacredly respected her eternal mandates. A regard to national good faith obliterated every minor feeling. They loved their country too well to sacrifice its fame on the altar of revenge. The regular payment of the interest has not, for a moment, been impeded; while the ultimate discharge of the principal has been hastened beyond all precedent, towards which the annual sum of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars has been appropriated. Under the auspices of these measures, our stock has risen, and those, to whom we are indebted, are only dissatisfied with the unexpectedly speedy discharge of their claims.
This view of the fiscal operations of the government might be extensively ramified. This would, however, probably be too great a trial of the patience of the reader. We shall therefore here rest our details.
The concurring opinions of enlightened writers have imposed three great duties on the intendants of the revenues of a state; viz: to raise a revenue equal to the expenditure; to collect it in such a manner as to be the least oppressive; and to disburse it frugally. These great duties have been faithfully discharged. That the revenue raised has been steadily equal to the expenditure clearly appears from the specie balance in the treasury for three successive years. On the 1st of October, 1801, it was 2,946,038 dollars, on the 1st of October, 1802, 4,539,675 dollars; and on the 1st of October, 1803, 5,360,000 dollars; sums, all of which are larger than the specie balance at the time the new administration commenced, which only amounted to 1,794,044 dollars.
That they have collected the revenue in such a manner as to be the least oppressive is evinced by two considerations, the diminution of the expense of collection, and the perfect satisfaction, on this point, which is not disturbed by a single murmur of disapprobation.
That the revenue thus raised has been frugally disbursed has already appeared. We cannot close these remarks on the prosperous state of our finances without observing that neither the president nor the secretary of the treasury have, in a single instance, over-rated, in their estimates, the national resources. On the contrary, the resources have invariably exceeded the estimates. Without intending an invidious comparison, it may be asked whether the same can be said of the preceding administration? Nor is it altogether unworthy of notice, that while the estimates of Mr. Gallatin have proved uncommonly accurate, the predictions of the opposition have, in every instance, been falsified by experience.
Thus, in the first session of the seventh congress, when the internal revenues were abolished, and the foundation laid for the extinguishment of the public debt, Mr. Griswold, the ablest leader and the most accurate man of his party, affirmed that it was unwise and dangerous to trust to receiving for several years more than 8,530,000 dollars from imposts, and 721,000 from other sources, making together 9,071,000, which he declared after every practicable retrenchment, would leave an annual defalcation of 929,000 dollars. Instead of this, result the duties have yielded in 1801, 10,126,213 dollars; in 1802, 10,100,000, and in 1803 10,600,000; exceeding the estimate of Mr. Griswold in the average annual sum of 1,925,000 dollars. However surprising this error may be to those who have paid but little attention to the principles of political economy, it is easily accounted for. We are not to look to the counting house or the farm, for those enlarged views that can only be taken by minds well acquainted with history, and the principles that regulate the intercourse of nations. To fathom the future requires a knowledge of the past, united with a capacity of extract-

ing from the heterogeneous mass that which is applicable to existing circumstances.
But no circumstance so completely demonstrates the full competency of the public resources during the whole period of the administration as the operations for the redemption of the public debt. In the month of April, 1801, congress passed an act appropriating the annual sum of 7,500,000 dollars to the payment of the principal and interest of the debt, a larger sum than had in any antecedent year been applied. Instead, however, of barely complying with the requisitions of this act, there has been applied annually a much larger sum.
Besides the regular payment of the interest there has been discharged of the principal, from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 3d of September, 1803, as appears by the report of the secretary of the treasury of the 24th of October, 1803, the sum of
Dollars. 9,920,000
And in correspondence with an estimate made in the same report there will have been discharged by this time the additional amount of
3,500,000
Making together 13,420,000
discharged in three years and a half. We shall finish these remarks with mentioning a single fact. During the whole administration of Mr. Adams, there was not a dollar of the public debt really redeemed; for the new debt created by loans considerably exceeded the amount paid of the old.
CURTIIUS.
SHERIFF'S COURT, DUBLIN, July 14.
JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT. CATHARINE BYRNE, v. CHARLES FRAZER FRIZEL, ESQ.
This day a trial of very novel and singular circumstances, and great public expectation, was determined before Luke White, Esq. high sheriff of the county of Dublin, and a most respectable jury, selected from a panel comprising all the rank, fortune and character in the county. It was for the purpose of assessing the damages in the cause of Catharine Byrne, against Charles Frazer Frizel, against whom judgment was obtained by default last term, in an action of trespass, for that on the 3d of February last, the defendant with ensign Costly, and several soldiers under his command, broke into the plaintiff's house at Rathfarnham, and did assault the plaintiff, for which she laid her damages at £500.
Mr. McNally, for the plaintiff, Mrs. Byrne, opened the pleading with the accustomed formalities.
Mr. Curran stated the case of the plaintiff, in one of the most eloquent and animated speeches ever delivered by him; he observed, that he felt very great pleasure in seeing that laudable anxiety with which the high sheriff of the county attended here on this occasion. That this was one of the most atrocious, the most insolent, and the most execrable pieces of wickedness that ever a faction was guilty of since the creation. It was thought that by letting a silent judgment go against them by default, they could have a jury cooped up before the sheriff, and thereby avoid the odious public atrocity which would be otherwise generally attached to their characters. He then stated that the plaintiff, Mrs. Byrne, was poor, old and feeble; the defendant, young, rich and strong; that Mrs. Byrne keeps a house in Rathfarnham where she carries on some little business, by which she obtains an honest livelihood: the Rev. Mr. Ledwich, the parish priest, her relation, lodged with her, of whose character, for mildness, benevolence, and generosity, too much could not be said. On the day stated in the declaration, he returned early from his duty, a duty which, unfortunately from his ill state of health, he is by no means calculated to undergo. At about ten at night he was in his chamber, preparing to go to bed when hearing a confused noise of voices, in the street, he went to his window and asked, was not that Mr. Frizel, who answered that it was, and desired him immediately to come down and go with him to the guard house; he replied, that being firm and asthmatic, it would be next to death to him to go out in the night air; but in the morning he knew where to find him. In drawing his head from the window, which was low, there was a stroke made at him by the defendant with a sabre, which fortunately did not reach the destination; but the blow struck deep into the window frame, which was intended for the skull of this inoffensive man; the guards were then sent for, and with Frizel and Mr. Costly at their head, fired many volleys through the windows and doors of the plaintiff's house. Mr. F., the lawyer, full of those precepts he had learned in his study, and Mr. C. the soldier, having the king's coat on his back, and the king's sword in his hand, with the most extraordinary valor, broke open the door of this defenceless old woman, and after having thus destroyed every article of furniture she had in the house, the defendant with frantic violence, levelled a blow, with his sword at Miss Ledwich, niece to the priest, a young woman, in whose face we need but look to be inspired with far different passions, than the desire of murder: the blow was fortunately parried off by the musket of a private soldier.
Three women had been praying in an adjacent room, & preparing for that instantaneous death that they thought inevitable; bullets were fired thro' the priest's bed; the
tickling was pierced with swords, conceiving him to have been there; after he made an escape over the marquis of Ely's wall, 15 feet high & glassed on the top, to save his life, & remained there on a frosty night, with an habitual asthma until morning, that he returned to his lodging, and perceiving the havoc that was made, thanked God the people did not, fired with indignation, attempt any thing contrary to the law; that he had no doubt but the government would use every effort, would strain every nerve to bring to punishment the perpetrators of this execrable wickedness; but, to his utter astonishment, nothing was done, not a single proclamation was issued, not a single step was taken. The grand jury did as they ought—they immediately found the bill; but other people did not behave as they ought. 'I can tell you,' said Mr. Curran, 'how it was received at the other side of the water, when they heard that a man, with a capital felony charged against him should be admitted to bail; but so it was—such is the age in which we live. He took his trial—he did not attempt to prove any thing in palliation of his crime—he appeared, as a mourning penitent, by his tears, to expiate his guilt. There was a verdict of acquittal, the jury, immortal may they be! scarcely waited for their names to be called over, but almost threw out their verdict of acquittal. What was their reason for doing such a thing? It was because, from religious bigotry, which has been the bane of this country, & which no man was ever possessed of but a fool or an ass, they thought it a victory. They being themselves of one party, tho' it a decisive victory gained over the other. The plaintiff has brought an action against Mr. Frizel; as to Mr. Costly we all know what was his sentence; but I can tell you more—he is to be liberated. It is thought that a spirited young man like him should not be doomed so long to confinement; he is to be liberated, and thereby give another victory to that party who think they have already gained one by the acquittal of Mr. Frizel. It is only waited for until you shall demean yourselves by giving a verdict similar to the last, for three or four pence, perhaps the price of a pot of beer, that he may be liberated, and the whole affair may then rest in total oblivion. You are now standing your own trial. You have it in your power to debase yourselves like the former jury, or to atone, by this your honest verdict, for the degradation of the name of juror. Let me give my advice, I say advice, for I think I am at liberty to give it, I have had it in my power to tie you up in bundles, to bring you to market, and raise myself by the sale; but I choose rather to stay amongst you. On this occasion I think I have a right to give you my advice. You can give but £500, you cannot again indict the offender; it is past. You cannot retract the verdict of acquittal, it is past. You cannot prevent the pardon and promotions of Mr. Costly, that is past; for you might as well attempt, by putting your foot upon the earth, to stop its circumvolution, as to stop the determined and well earned pardon and promotion of that most excellent young man. I do hope therefore, that as much as is in your power you will give, that is, to the full amount of the damages laid in the declaration. Mr. Frizel, in speaking to evidence, conjured the jury to avoid, if possible, suffering their minds to be warped, or their intellects fascinated by the eloquent statement made to them—they were to discharge every political idea from their contemplation, and return a verdict commensurate to the damages which the house of Mrs. Byrne had actually sustained. A verdict against his client they were bound to give, but it was for them to regulate their consciences, and guard against a vindictive one. Mr. McNally in reply, took a new and accurate species of review of this transaction, contrasting it with the outrage committed on the house of Mr. Wilkes, under a specious instrument of legal authority, making the liberality of a British jury in all cases where the house, or as the law says, the castle, of the proprietor is outraged or invaded. We hope this transaction may serve as a beacon to forewarn zealots of all descriptions how they may presume to grapple with the laws of this country, free as air for the peasant as well as the peer! At four o'clock the jury retired; and after having been locked up for four hours, at eight found a verdict for the plaintiff—£250 damages, and six pence costs.
The following interesting letter is from the Jersey Gazette of the 20th August—The character and originality of many of the sentiments accord so exactly with the situation and behavior of MOREAU, that no discerning reader will doubt its authenticity.
TRANSLATED for the NORFOLK HERALD.
Letter from Gen. MOREAU to his brother, a Tribune at Paris: "BAREGES, 6th July."
"An express has brought me a permit to pass some days here with my wife and child. Of the officers who conducted me, there remains only Ramel, who has been extremely attentive, and who will accompany me to the port from which I am to embark. What ideas, what recollections have assailed me in traversing this fine country, for the purpose of leaving it—never to return! "It seems as if they had made me pass through it in one of its longest dimensions to increase my regret. Calm your sorrows, my friend, for I shall still find in family affections resources sufficient to
surround me. I have hitherto endeavored to preserve these resources, and shall exclusively devote myself to them. I know that my cotemporaries already accuse me of weakness and want of resolution—of receding from death, and of almost soliciting the clemency of Bonaparte. Posterity will judge more justly—it will estimate all that was painful, and even terrible in the kind of death prepared for a man who had acquired some share of military glory, and who was accustomed to brave only the dangers of the field. I acknowledge that the idea of mounting on a scaffold, after exhausting all the sighs of a long and torturing agony, filled me with terror. I did not find myself exalted by any of those opinions, by any of those sentiments that make some men brave whatever is ignominious in death. I had for a long time renounced all endeavors to give liberty to my country:—I believed it had more occasion for repose than for liberty itself; and although I was far from approving the means by which this repose was obtained I did not think it necessary to devote myself to procure more honorable ones. I had paid my debt to my country—it remained for my fellow citizens to discharge theirs to me. My task was finished—their duties began. If they have, without resistance, suffered a despotic government to be established; if they have sometimes lent it that aid that makes it probable that they accepted this government without much repugnance; if they are all either careless, wearied or cowardly; I ask, was it for me, so little accustomed to civil discord, so little formed to influence political convulsions, to devote myself to the attempt of giving them another form? "In this state of things, possessing only that kind of ambition which does not refuse itself to propitious circumstances, but that risks nothing to create them—not favored with that sense of duty towards my country, that opinion which exalts every faculty and risks every chance, I found nothing in my breast or my imagination that could soften the sacrifice I was about to make, or disguise from me the horrors of the scaffold. Should it be said the care of my glory prescribed to me a death useful to my country and honorable to myself—I answer, that I have been ambitious of military fame alone; that I was content with the portion of it I had obtained, and had little regard for that renown which is acquired by other talents and successes. It is not just to say, that for the preservation of our fame we should be forced to interfere with the interior regulations of an illustrious state, aggrandized by our victories. It is inconsistent and thoughtless to desire, that a man who has acquired great military glory, should possess also every other species of ambition. Misery to the country that shall be governed by him. "You could not have known that before I quitted Paris, I saw Mr. Bonaparte. At the moment of departure, they announced to me his intention, that I was to be carried before him;—the reception he gave me was a little derogatory to Imperial Majesty. He was in the cabinet with his brother Louis. He advanced towards me, and with a slight inclination, "General Moreau," said he, "I have desired to see you, to know, if before you quit France, you have any wish to form or any request to make of me. You may believe that in every thing that has past, my heart often felt for the situation you was placed in by your imprudence, and in which, not to interfere with the course of the laws, an imperious necessity obliged me to leave you;—but we will speak no more of these unhappy affairs. I have taken care that they shall not be renewed; for, in short they aimed at my life—a life that I have consecrated to the good of France, and which is yet for some time to come, necessary for its repose. In all this affair I have forgiven much; but I declare the season for indulgence is past. General Moreau, you love liberty and independence, and I do not think I have made a choice disagreeable to you in sending you to the United States. You will there find a new people, and not such a degenerate nation as inhabit our ancient Europe. I have often been ambitious of performing the more useful but less brilliant part, in which Washington has shewn so much love for his country—so much of political and military talent. But it was not in France such a part could be played; the factions had too much of restlessness and power not to be drawn away from them; it was necessary to rein them with a hand of iron. I know very well this accords but little with Liberty—that one must often violate principles, and even the established laws; but in all this one ought to view more the ascendance of circumstances than our ambition. Alas! General Moreau, I have not chosen my part—no, I have not chosen it. It is an inevitable fatality that has thrown me in it—it is that which holds me, and forces me at one & the same time to exhaust every thing that is brilliant & painful. One is obliged in so difficult a situation to do many things against one's will. You see in me the spoilt child of Fortune; but she makes me pay dearly for her favors! General Moreau, I do not sleep on roses!" This incoherent discourse almost as much surprised as embarrassed me. I was about to answer, when a courier from Russia was announced. Bonaparte seemed to be much agitated. "General Moreau," said he, abruptly quitting me, "say to my brother Louis, whatever you have to say to me—he will give me a relation of it." I asked only the favor of resting some days at Bareges; and it is this favor that procures me the pleasure of writing to you."
Translated for the Herald, from the same paper.
The following Letter, (says a Paris paper,) is attributed to one of our Generals, whom prudence forbids us to name:
"Gen. — to Gen. Bonaparte."
"GENERAL,
It is of little consequence to me, that you cause yourself to be called Consul or Emperor—that you should be seated on a Chair or on a Throne—a more pompous title or a greater act of madness, will neither make me tolerate your pretensions, or acknowledge your rights—you exercise a power without responsibility, without check, or control; and by this alone, you are nothing in my eyes but the enemy of my country, and a daring usurper. In determining to write to you, to tell you plainly what I think of you, of your enterprizes, and of your cruel and desolating success, you will readily believe that I have before my eyes the danger that one hazards in telling you the truth, and that I am accordingly prepared to brave it. Thus, whether you cause me to be shot, at midnight, without other witnesses than the instruments of the execution—that you strangle me in one of your bastilles, or transport me beyond the seas, I am resigned to my lot, and brave the utmost of your fury. In thus addressing you, I ought, perhaps, to have waited until your anxiety had torn me from obscurity, on the supposition of crimes; or until some happy circumstance should present me with the means of freeing my country:—but it is declared that you suspect me—that the interest I took in the prosecution instituted by you against Gen. Moreau, seems to you a proof that I was a party in his designs, or wished for their success—I cannot in such a state of things be silent, and if I am to prove that there are virtues that tyranny is enraged at & cruelly punisheth, I shall at least demonstrate, that they inspire also a courage that nothing can disconcert—I shall at least leave an example that will not be without its imitators. Yes, Mr. General, I have interested myself strongly in the fate of Gen. Moreau—it is a crime which France and all Europe have witnessed—I am ignorant if he entertained any designs against you; but I have certain proof, that for a long time past, you have conspired against him—and when I saw that this noble victim was about to swell the number of those who have been already sacrificed to your implacable vengeance, to base jealousy, the only wishes that I had were to see him triumph in splendor over your persecutions, or to see him fall with honor. Neither of these wishes have been gratified—You have spared his life, but you have sullied his glory—that glory which, founded on more real and useful exploits, was more solid than your own. Thus, Mr. General, by employing alternately assassination and treachery, you have succeeded in snatching from the French nation, two men who were an honor to it, and from our armies two Generals in possession of their best wishes, and best affections, because they sought only their country's welfare. Yes, you glitter with all the lustre that great victories occasion—no important renown now shocks your pride—the tomb has swallowed the man whom all Europe ranked above you, and all the Generals of the revolution.—Banishment is the lot of him, who following these footsteps, has obtained a reputation in the opinion of the public, far above yours. It is by these two outrages, these two crimes against the nation, that you have at last quieted your jealousy and justified your ambition. I look around me for all those brave characters who first conducted the French armies to victory—who saved their country from the disasters of a foreign invasion—I find them either proscribed or emigrated—the more ancient their services, the sooner they are blotted from remembrance. There is no longer any recompence, any power, any influence, but for those, who, like yourself, have only triumphed over the obscurity that surrounded them, by serving the rage of revolutionary tyrants—those who massacred Frenchmen before they turned their arms against a foreign foe. You have named yourself Emperor, Mr. General—but this proud title does not so far disguise the origin of your celebrity, as to make us forget the bloody era that began, and the frightful success that established it—all France knows, all the military of France remember, that but for the bloody day of the 13th Vendemiaire, which made you a great man, a hero, a sovereign, you would have gone to La Vendee in quality of Lieutenant General of Brigade. The reputation you had acquired until then rendered you worthy of tracing the steps of the Coussins, the Rosignols, and not of serving under the orders of Pichegru and Moreau. Hence, without doubt, Mr. General, is the origin of your hatred to those great soldiers, and against all those who were honored by being their companions in arms. Posterity begins already with one, and its terrible voice accuses you of having assassinated him, whom you never could equal. It will, without doubt, shortly begin with the other, since he is in the hands of your blood letters. But, beware, Mr. General, fortune amuses herself with raising men to unheard of grandeur, but to precipitate them from a lofty situation, but to destroy her own work by a great catastrophe, or unexpec-
Not by the translator. The above is supposed to be the fabrication of a certain Ex-Archbishop who resides at Guernsey.
From the Charleston City Gazette.
[CIRCULAR.]
Charleston, (S. C.) Sept. 12, 1804.
SIR,—Having been appointed by the S. Carolina State Society of Cincinnati, and the American Revolution Society, a joint committee for drafting and circulating a memorial to the Legislature, praying for legislative interference to restrain the practice of Duelling, we have agreed on the enclosed memorial, and transmit it to you, with our earnest request, that you would use your most vigorous exertions to have it generally signed. It is unnecessary to dilate on the mischievous consequences of Duelling, to induce your endeavors to check a practice so dishonorable to this state, in which it is our boast to be governed by laws and not by men. The necessity of applying to the legislature, on the subject, is obvious; for it is well known, that the existing laws have never brought any duellist to serious inconvenience, and there is well founded reason for believing that they never can, in consequence of the weight of precedents to the contrary. Our only alternative, therefore, is to acquiesce in the practice of Duelling, or to restrain it by a new law. The difficulties of framing any law, that may afford an adequate remedy to the evil, are great, but not insurmountable. It is not to be supposed that our legislature is less wise than that of several of our sister states, whose laws have been so operative, that, in several of them, duels are absolutely unknown. If a respectable number of the friends of good government, morality and religion, sign the memorial we have forwarded, or any similar one, the legislature, ever attentive to the wishes of their constituents, will enter seriously on the business, and we doubt not of their ability, to frame such regulations, as will, certainly abolish the evil.
Independent of any law which may be passed, the sentiments of the most respectable part of the community, in opposition to Duelling, declared and avowed by signing the memorial, will have a very beneficial effect. It will tend to correct public opinion, and to restrain all who wish for the esteem of their fellow citizens, from engaging in a practice, which the virtue and good sense of the community have so pointedly denounced. These, and many other arguments, which must occur on reflection, will be sufficient to convince you, that in procuring signers to the memorial, you will do a service acceptable to God, and beneficial to man. We have further to request you, to forward the memorial to Columbia, by the fourth Monday in November next, that they may all be presented together to the legislature, on the first day of their meeting; when we hope for the sublime pleasure of seeing an abhorrence of Duelling pointedly expressed by many thousands of our most deserving citizens. We are, with great respect, your most obedient servants.
Charles C. Pinckney, James Kennedy, William Read, Committee of the Cincinnati.
David Ramsay, Henry W. Desaussure, William Allen Beas, James Lowndes, Richard Furman, Committee of the American Revolution Society.
P.S. Impressed with a firm belief, that many advantages would result from illuminating the public mind on the inconsistency of the spirit and principles of the practice, against which the memorial is levelled, with the spirit and principles of our holy religion, we earnestly request, as a particular favor, that you would at some convenient early day, preach a sermon on the sin and folly of Duelling—When the public sentiment is correctly made up on this subject, the advocates for Duelling will be struck with their inconsistency, in claiming for themselves the high and honorable appellation of Christians. In our opinion, public previous notice of the day, on which the proposed sermon will be preached, would, in general, be both proper and useful; but, on this subject, you will judge for yourself. [N. B. The above Postscript is omitted in all letters, which are not addressed to Clergymen.]
MEMORIAL.
To the honorable the president, and the other members of the senate, and the speaker and members of the house of representatives of the state of South Carolina.
The memorial of the Subscribers, Citizens of the said State, SHEWETH,
THAT your memorialists are deeply impressed with grief at the prevalence of the custom of Duelling, which, trampling upon all laws, human and divine, sweeps off many useful citizens, leaving their families a prey to sorrow, and often to poverty and vice.
That the custom originated in dark and barbarous ages, when a regular and impartial administration of justice was unknown and unpractised—but it ought not to be tolerated by the civilization of modern times, under a legislation which has provided, or may easily provide adequate redress for all serious injuries committed against the life, liberty, fame or property of the citizen.
That this custom creates a tribunal for the settlement of personal differences, in which, contrary to all sound principles, a man becomes the sole judge of his own cause; whence, as might have been expected from such a code, the only punishments for the lowest, as well as the highest offences, are written in blood.
That restraining personal resentments, by giving the attribute of vengeance to the laws, was the greatest victory obtained by civilization over barbarism—but the custom of Duelling is too well calculated to defeat the beneficial effects of that triumph, and to weaken the authority of all laws, by accustoming men to contemn their sanctions.
That your memorialists are apprehensive from the frequency of the practice of late years, that this custom is gaining ground, and seems likely to be carried to such great lengths, as to degrade men to the condition of gladiators, and to introduce anew the reign of barbarism.
That from the nature of the human mind, men are ever ready to follow examples, especially those set by eminent persons; when, therefore, the body of the community perceives great, and in other respects virtuous citizens, shedding each others blood on slight provocations, or trivial pretences, the fatal practice becomes general. Thus the barriers between virtue and vice, innocence and guilt, are broken down—and that horror of shedding human blood wantonly, which is the best safeguard of the peace of society, is greatly diminished, or wholly destroyed.
That in countries where distinctions of rank are sanctioned, a pernicious custom

may exist, and may be confined to the higher orders of society, and be comparatively little destructive—but that, in our country of equal laws, rights and ranks, such custom, if unchecked by the laws, will necessarily become general, and spread its destructive effects far and wide in the community, to the desolation of thousands of families.
That this mortal vengeance is not resorted to, merely in cases of grievous injuries, for which the laws may not have provided an adequate remedy—but in many cases of trivial offence, which a generous mind would willingly pardon, this tyrannic custom is supposed to impose an obligation to call out to the field of blood, even a companion, or friend, who may have unguardedly given the provocation.
That this absurd custom decides no right, and settles no point; as the religion and philosophy of modern times will not admit that the Almighty Disposer of events, will interpose his power, on such an impious appeal to his justice; which the credulity of the Gothic nations believed, when this custom existed among them in the form of judicial combat. It is, therefore, conceded universally, that the innocent and aggrieved person is as likely to be the victim, as the guilty offender, and probably more so, as a mild and peaceable man would be less inclined to acquire or exert a murderous skill, the effect of which he abhors.
That the pretence of those, who would excuse this custom, on the ground that it polishes society, and prevents assassination, is wholly unfounded—as the most polished nations of ancient times, the Grecians & Romans; & the most humane & civilized nation of modern times, the Chinese; has enjoyed society in perfection, without the adventitious aid of this pernicious and unnatural custom; which though in direct hostility to the principles of Christianity, prevails only in Christian Europe and America.
Your memorialists have been informed, that although the common law of the land declares homicide in a duel, to be murder, the law has become obsolete, and a dead letter.—That all the decisions in our courts of justice, have turned wholly on the fairness with which the duel was conducted; and verdicts of acquittal, or of man slaughter, have constantly been rendered—hence arises a necessity for a clear and explicit expression of the legislative will, on this important subject, guaranteed by new and vigorous sanctions.
Your memorialists, therefore, humbly pray, that your honorable houses would be pleased to take this important subject into your most serious consideration—and that you would, in your wisdom, provide such remedies, as may, effectually, destroy the evil practice complained of, by regulations wisely calculated to protect the fame and feelings of the innocent and insulted person; and to punish rigorously the bold offender, who shall dare to lift his hand against his neighbor and shed his blood, in a duel, in violation of the Divine Law, and the law of his country.
SALEM, (Mas.) October 11.
THE GALE.
On Tuesday morning, October 9, about nine o'clock, the wind changed to N. E. with rain and thunder all day. After sun down the wind rose violently, and the storm continued through the night with little abatement. On account of the neap tides, little damage was done at the wharves, but the vessels at anchor drove into the upper part of the harbour, where most of them are on shore. In the town greater damage was done, than was ever known in it, by injuries to the houses & the blowing down the barns, chimneys, trees & fences. Mr. Atwater Phippin, who has long attended to the fall of rain, says that 4 inches fell in the day, and 3 inches in the night, a greater quantity than he has ever known in the same space of time.
Owing to the indisposition of the Editor, we have not been able to give the particulars of the damage done by the late unprecedented severe Storm.—Every vessel in Salem and Marblehead harbours went on shore, and great damage has been done on shore. We learn by reports that the neighbouring towns have suffered more severely than we have.
According to the reports from Boston, the late high wind must have done much injury to the shipping in the harbour. The injuries done in the town are not very great to any of the inhabitants, but are felt by all, in the loss of chimneys, fences, trees, &c. The Steeple of the North Church in Boston, which is blown down, was pronounced the handsomest in America, when it was erected in 1732. It was the loftiest in Boston.
Information Wanted.
IF any of the three following persons, viz: JOHN HAMILTON, son of Jeffrey Hamilton, Wm. HAMILTON, of White Castle, and SAMUEL HAMILTON, first cousin to the above Wm. Hamilton, all natives of Ireland, who came to this country some time ago, & have not been heard of for a considerable time, would write to their friends in Philadelphia, it would relieve their anxious solicitude.
By accounts from Ireland, their friends are very uneasy at not hearing from any of them, & have forwarded a letter to Philadelphia for the above Wm. Hamilton.
The printers of newspapers throughout the Union, will confer an obligation on a distressed widow, by inserting this once or twice.
COMMITTED to the jail of this county on the 13th day of August last, a Negro Man named LEN , about five feet six or seven inches high, very black; he says he belongs to Burnett Lewis, and was hired by Burwell Bassett, Esq. guardian for said Lewis, to William Strode of Richmond. The owner is desired to take him out and pay his prison charges, or he will be dealt with according to law.
JNO H. CHRISTIAN, Deputy sheriff for Robert Byrd, sheriff of New-Kent county. October 13th, 1804. 2m
Tanner's Oil, for Sale, By the Barrel or Retail.
B. TATE. Richmond, October, 1804.
THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1804.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
Joseph Clay, Jacob Richards, Michael Leib, all republicans, are elected representatives in Congress by the following votes:
Joseph Clay 7,437 Jacob Richards 7,031 Michael Leib 3,992
The whole number of votes given for William Penrose, the rival candidate, were 3,685, which left a majority for Dr. Leib of 307.
The public has been much amused by a controversy between the editors of the Philadelphia Gazette and the Political Register .—Samuel Relf, author of the "Victim of Sentiment," a burlesque upon works of imagination, and Wm. Jackson , a writer of romances—the hero of both is a Spanish knight —who it appears has made his approaches towards a certain personage called Mrs. Honor , and endeavored to seduce her; the Sentimental writer insists the Spanish knight meant to make love lawfully—the mock heroic major, insists that he sought to prostitute the gentlewoman—and in order to prove his right to think so, publishes a great number of panegyrics upon himself, in order to prove his relationship—which appear to the sentimental to be of about as much weight to shew his claim, as the credentials of the renowned Don Quixote, to establish his pretensions to knighthood. He will not even acknowledge Mrs. Honor to be beautiful, and sneers even at her pretensions to chastity. ( Aurora. )
The following are the most important APPOINTMENTS made by the PRESIDENT since the last session of Congress.
 Philip Greene, Collector and Inspector of the Revenue for the port of Marietta.  John Brent, Collector & Inspector of Nanjemoy.  Edmund P. Gaines, Collector and Inspector of the district of Mobile.  William G. Garland, Naval officer of New Orleans.  Robert Carter Nicholas, Surveyor and Inspector of New Orleans.  Jobiah Presley, Surveyor and Inspector of Marblehead.  Wilson C. Nicholas, Collector of Norfolk and Portsmouth.  Wm. Fisher, Inspector of revenue for South Quay.  Thomas C. Perbee, Surveyor and Inspector for Indian Town.  Thomas Fitzpatrick, Register of the Land Office for sale of lands west of Pearl River.  Edward Hall, Commissioner of Loans for the state of Maryland.  Isaac Newfield, Commissioner of Loans for South Carolina.  John Gibson, Secretary of the Indiana Territory.  Amason F. Skinner, Commissioner of Loans for Massachusetts.  Samuel H. Hamilton, Justices of Peace for Sam. N. Smallwood, Washington County Robt. Alexander, jun. Columbia.  Daniel Humphreys, Attorney for the district of New Hampshire.  Thomas Rutter, Marshal of Maryland.  Wm. Fess, Commissioner of Loans for N. York.  George Kaufman, Register of the Land Office at Detroit.  Return J. Meigs, Daniel Smith, Commissioners for holding a treaty with the Cherokees.  John Badollet, Register of the Land Office at Vincennes.  Michael Jones, Register of the Land Office at Kaskaskia.  Ephraim Kirby, Judge of the Mississippi Territory.  David Broadb, Collector of Hampton.  Edmund Key, Surveyor of Llewellynsburg.  Frederick Bates, Receiver of public monies for lands sold at Detroit.  Elijah Backus, Receiver, &c. at Kaskaskia.  Harry Toolman, Receiver, &c. at Fort Stoddert.  Walter Jones, jun. Attorney for the District of Columbia.  Joseph Chambers, Register of the Land Office for sale of lands east of Pearl River. 
At a meeting of a number of the Freeholders of the counties of Monongalia, Randolph, Harrison, Wood and Ohio, at the tavern of Mrs. M'Neely in Morgantown, on the 18th September, 1804, for the purpose of taking into consideration the subject of the suit instituted by the Indian claimants in the Federal district court of Virginia; Col. William M'Cleery was appointed chairman and John G. Jackson Secretary. The committee after deliberate upon the importance of adopting some decisive measures to procure legislative interposition and pecuniary contributions to defend the claim, adopted the following resolutions, viz:
RESOLVED, That it be recommended to the people of the Monongalia senatorial district, to present a respectful memorial to the legislature of Virginia, praying their aid to defend the claims of the land holders within the limits of the Indiana purchase; and that Messrs. Benjamin Keeder, Hugh Phelps, Benjamin Wilson, John Wilson, Noah Linsley and Isaac Taylor, be a committee to prepare and circulate petitions to obtain the signatures of the people.
RESOLVED, That a subscription paper be drafted and circulated by the foregoing committee to obtain voluntary contributions from all persons interested in opposing the claims; to be paid, in the event of a refusal by the legislature to interpose.
WILLIAM M'CLEERY, Chairman. Teste, J. G. JACKSON, Secretary. The Committee appointed by the foregoing Resolutions, have reported the following—
PETITION, TO THE HONORABLE, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
The Petition of the Subscribers inhabitants of the counties of Monongalia, O-
hio, Harrison, Randolph, Wood, and of others claiming lands within the said counties respectfully sheweth,
THAT a company known by the name of the Indiana Company , under a purchase made, or pretended to have been made from the Indian natives, lay claim to a great proportion of the lands included in the said counties of Monongalia, Ohio, Randolph and Wood, and to all the lands included in the said County of Harrison.
That in the year 1779, and previous to the passing of the acts for adjusting the titles of claimants, to unpatented lands on the Western waters, and for establishing a land office, the Legislature of the Commonwealth took the claim of said Company into consideration, and solemnly resolved that the same was null, void, and of no effect. That the Legislature in the same year passed an "act for declaring and asserting the rights of this commonwealth concerning purchasing lands from Indian natives," from which it appears, that they considered all claims similar to those of the said Company utterly void and of no effect. That relying upon the discernment and good faith of the legislature, and considering the Commonwealth as solemnly pledged to maintain and defend the titles to be acquired under its laws against the claim of the said company, the citizens of the counties aforesaid and others proceeded to obtain titles for lands within the limits of said claim; that for composition money upon settlement rights, for pre-emption and treasury warrants and grant fees for lands included within the claim of said Company, there must have been paid into the Treasury of the Commonwealth at least 500,000 dollars. That the owners of lands within the claim of said Company have also paid large sums for taxes to the Commonwealth.
That the said company have lately commenced a suit in Chancery in the Federal Circuit Court against a number of your Petitioners holding lands under grants from the Commonwealth within the limits of said claim.
Your petitioners beg leave to represent, that as the legislature of the Commonwealth, after a full investigation of the claim of said company, solemnly declared the same not to be founded in law or equity; & then proceeded to dispose of the lands within the said claim for a valuable consideration, the Commonwealth is bound by every tie of justice and good faith to defend and protect the titles thus acquired under its laws: that although the present suit is against a small portion only of the persons holding lands under the Commonwealth's agents, yet that the decision will effect vast numbers; that although your petitioners are fully disposed to conform to the laws of their country, they dread the consequences which may arise from dispossessing 20 or 30,000 people of property, which was fairly and honestly, and as they supposed legally acquired, and which constitutes the only means of procuring a support for themselves and families.
Already have great and serious inconveniences arisen from the claims of said Company. The settlement of the country has been retarded, citizens from other parts of the Union being unwilling to become purchasers of a disputed claim, and those who have purchased, refusing to pay the purchase money from an apprehension that they may lose the lands.
Your petitioners therefore pray that a provision may be made by law for defraying out of the treasury of the Commonwealth the expenses of defending the suit aforesaid now pending in behalf of the Company aforesaid, and that such other measures may be adopted for securing your Petitioners in the peaceable possession of their lands acquired as aforesaid, as to your Honorable body shall appear just and right, and your Petitioners as in duty bound will pray, &c.
L O N D O N.
This metropolis comprehends, besides London, Westminster and Southwark, no less than 40 villages of considerable extent, independent of a vast accession of buildings upon the open fields in the vicinity. Its length is nearly 8 miles, its breadth 3, and its circumference 26: It contains above 8000 streets, lanes, alleys and courts, and more than 65 different squares: its houses, warehouses, and other buildings make 162,000, besides 245 churches and chapels, 207 meeting houses for dissenters, 43 chapels for foreigners, and 6 synagogues for the Jews, which in all make 502 places of worship. The number of inhabitants during the sitting of Parliament, is estimated at 1,250,000; among these are found about 50,000 common prostitutes, and no less than 60,000 thieves, coiners, and other bad people of that description. The annual depredations on the public by this numerous body of pilferers, are estimated at the sum of 2,100,000 sterling. In this vast city there are, moreover, upwards of 4,000 seminaries for education: 8 institutions for promoting morality—10 institutions for promoting the arts—122 asylums for the indigent—17 for the sick and lame—13 dispensaries—704 charitable institutions—56 courts of justice—7040 professional men connected with various departments of the law. There are 13,500 vessels trading to the river Thames in the course of a year, and 40,000 wagons going and returning to the Metropolis in the same period, including their repeated voyages. The amount of exports and imports to & from the Thames is estimated at 66,811,032L. sterling annually, and the property floating in this great city every year, is 170,000,000L. sterling. These circumstances may be sufficient to convince us of the amazing extent and importance of the capital of the British empire.— Police of the Metropolis.
A most brilliant meteor (says a Savannah paper of the 25th Sept) made its appearance at about one o'clock in the morning of Wednesday last. Its course was serpentine and the report, on its discharge, considerable.
AERIAL BALL. —The famous aeronaut Blanchard, is now at Marseilles, where, in a balloon of new composition, he has, with success made his fifty-sixth ascension. Citizen Laland has calculated, that if Blanchard had travelled, in one single journey, the whole he has in all his ascensions run through, he might not only have been able to give us news concerning the inhabitants in the moon but even had it in his power to fraternise with those in the planet of Jupiter. Blanchard's balloon is of that extent that it can, without danger, ascend with 9 persons not heavier than himself, which was proved on the 6th July, when four young ladies and four young gentlemen ascended with him, and danced a quadrille in the air , 1,500 feet from the earth: an event which never before has taken place. The dance continued for a quarter of an hour, when two of the ladies and one of the gentlemen were taken ill, which obliged him to descend. They were, however, all well enough to appear at the theatre in the evening, where they were received with repeated applause. It is said that upwards of 60 candidates have presented themselves for another ball in the air. ( Journal de Paris. )
MAHOMETAN CREED.
A catechism has been lately printed at Constantinople for the instruction of children educated in the Mahometan Religion. It forms a copious commentary on the tenets of Islamism. The principal articles to which the young Mussulman is required to give his assent, are comprised in the following declarations:—"I believe in the books which have been delivered from Heaven to the Prophets. In this manner was the Koran given to Mahomet, the Pentateuch to Moses, the Psalter to David, and the Gospel to Jesus. I believe in the Prophets, and the Miracles which they performed. Adam was the first Prophet, and Mahomet the last. I believe, that for the space of fifty thousand years, the righteous shall repose under the shade of the terrestrial Paradise; and that the wicked shall be exposed naked to the burning rays of the sun. I believe in the Bridge Sirat, which passes over the bottomless pit of Hell. It is as fine as a hair, and as sharp as a sabre. All must pass over it, and the wicked shall be thrown off. I believe in the water pools of Paradise. Each of the Prophets has in Paradise a basin for his own use; the water is whiter than milk, and sweeter than honey. On the ridges of the pools are vessels to drink out of, and they are bordered with stars. I believe in Heaven and Hell. The inhabitants of the former know no want, and the Koris who attend them are never afflicted with sickness. The floor of Paradise is musk, the stones are silver, and the cement gold. The damned are, on the contrary, tormented with fire, and by voracious and poisonous animals."
DIED. —At South Kingstown, on Wednesday, the 26th ult. SAMUEL J. POTTER , one of the Senators of the United States, from the State of Rhode Island, in the 54th year of his age.
On Friday last, about four o'clock in the morning passed out of this life, in the fifty fourth year of his age, General JOHN HOSKINS STONE , after a long and painful illness, which he bore with the resignation and fortitude of a christian soldier.
Viewing the grave titles from our view some of the remaining patriots who shed their blood in support of American Independence, and soon they will be seen no more. ( Maryland Gaz. )
THE LECTURES ON LAW AND POLICE at the College of William & Mary will commence on the 20th of November.
FOR SALE,
A very handsome Farm, LYING IN CHARLES CITY, Five miles from City Point, 18 from Petersburg, 23 from Richmond; containing 439 acres. The land is of superior quality to that ridge which lies between James and Chickahominy rivers: 30 acres of it may be made meadow capable of being watered; the situation is high, dry and pleasant; the water excellent and in abundance; and the subscriber believes there are few healthier spots to be found in Virginia—On it he has just finished an excellent house, under his own inspection, of the best selected timber, in a neighbourhood remarkable for good timber; it is 37 feet square, two stories high, with garret rooms, waist-scotted chair board high throughout the house—All necessary out houses just built. To save trouble the price is £1400, in two annual payments well secured. SAMUEL TYLER. Williamsburg, Oct. 17th, 1804. 6w
WILL BE SOLD,
At public auction, for ready money, at Christopher Loving's tavern, in Fluvanna county, on Tuesday the 6th day of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, one hundred and twenty-five acres of
L A N D,
LYING on the waters of Big Nemo, adjoining Cox's and Woodfin's lines. This land is well timbered and of tolerable quality for small grain. Sold by virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by William G. Bugg, to secure the payment of a debt due to John London, mentioned in the said deed of trust. The subscriber will convey the title to the purchaser, by virtue of the deed of trust only. THOMAS WINN, Trustee. October 8th, 1804. 3t
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM GALT, has received by the ship Susan & Polly from London, and the ship Mary from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall & Winter Goods, Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on his usual low terms, for Cash or Country Produce. 6w Richmond, Oct. 6, 1804.
NOTICE.
SOME months ago, I gave my bond with security, to Mr. Cornelius Buck, as agent for James Garnett only surviving assignee of John Ellis a Bankrupt, and administrator of the said John Ellis, and William Nichols surviving partner of a mercantile house, under the firm of Nichols and Wilson—for £628 13s. payable to the said Buck as agent, on the 10th day of November next, failing the consideration for two lots. Since that time an attachment has issued from the Court of Chancery, for the Richmond district, prohibiting me from paying and Mr. Buck from receiving any money on account of the said persons. This notice is therefore intended as a caution to people not to take an assignment of said bond. I may probably prevent a mistake on the part of Mr. Buck and others. JAS. ROWLAND. October 9th, 1804. 1/
FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
MR. MOORE'S SPECIMEN OF THE TENDER STYLE.
Goldsmith, in his matchless novel, introduces the hapless Olivia, who to please an aged parent, and to mitigate her sense of injuries from the profligate Thornhill, sings "when lovely woman stoops to folly, &c." which the critics have pronounced one of the most perfect specimens of elegant simplicity in style, and pathos in sentiment, to be found in any language. We shall hazard nothing in asserting, that Mr. Moore has composed an apostrophe to some insensate or some ungrateful beauty, which Goldsmith would rank as highly as his own ballad.
HAVE you not seen the timid tear, Steal trembling from mine eye? Have you not mark'd the flush of fear, Or caught the murmur'd sigh? And can you think my love is chill, Not fix'd on you alone? And can you rend, by doubt still, A heart so much your own? To you my soul's affections move Devoutly, warmly true; My life has been a task of love, One long, long thought of you. If all your tender faith is o'er, If still my truth you'll try— Alas! I know but one proof more, I'll bless your name and die.
A zealous Federal clergyman, not long since, prayed before a large congregation, that the people of this country might be blessed with a double portion of Adam's administration .—"By this," said a grave, pious old gentleman, "I suppose our parson means, that we should have two standing armies, and two land taxes ."
"Highly Important."
THE Republican printers throughout the state are requested to state in their papers, that the Election for the President and Vice-President of the United States, will be held on the First Monday of November next, at the Court-house of each County and Corporation in this Commonwealth; and that the persons chosen as Electors are to meet at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the First Wednesday in December next, to vote for a President and Vice-President.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, TABLES
For receiving and paying the Gold Coins of Great Britain, Portugal, France, Spain, and the dominions of Spain, of their present standard, according to the act of congress, regulating foreign coins. Passed the 8th February, 1793. Calculated for the use of the Bank of Virginia.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the eleventh day of December next, at the late dwelling-house of Drury Ragsdale, dec. in King William county,
All his Personal Estate
Of the said deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, a Coach and Gig in good repair, the Crop of Corn, Fodder and Shucks, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c.
A credit of six months will be allowed for all sums above ten dollars, upon giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.—There will also be positively sold, for ready money, upwards of twenty SLAVES, among them are valuable house servants and likely boys and girls. The sale will continue from day to day until all is sold.
All persons having claims against the said estate are desired to bring them in before the first day of December next, else this notice will be plead in bar of all coming in after that day.
JOHN FOX, Adm'r, with the Will annexed of Drury Ragsdale, dec.
October 1st, 1804. 6w
There will also be sold, at the same time and place, 400 ACRES OF LAND, part of the tract whereon Barbara Ragsdale, widow and devisee of Drury Ragsdale, dec. now lives, who will make conveyance of the premises in fee simple. A part of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, for the balance a credit will be allowed. The terms will be particularly made known on that day, or I would treat privately for said land, and conclude a Bargain previously. JOHN FOX for Barbara Ragsdale.
To be Sold, For Ready Money.
In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, Esq. in order to raise the sum of two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars and sixty five cents, with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 2d day of July, 1804, till payment—and the further sum of three thousand three hundred and sixty one dollars and sixty-four cents, with the like interest from the 20th day of September, 1800, till payment, being the balance due on the two last installments of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, deceased, under a decree of the High Court of Chancery, and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots & Tenements,
OR such part of them as may be necessary to raise the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale.—An estate or plantation in Goochland, called Coles , containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, or the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd Creek, and purchased by the said Ross of the representatives of James Cole, or William Cole and of John Hughes, & adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross. Also, an estate or plantation, all or the greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect , containing by estimation, twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quades and Joseph Haden. Also, the following lots, in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit—Lot. No. 60, on which the warehouse is built—Lot. No. 70, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes—and Lot. No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother.
The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Saturday the 31st day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested.
John Wickham, Benj. Mosby, Trustees; Geo. Greenhowe, Richmond, 17th Oct. 1804.

To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing-office.
An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
Notice.... The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfulfilled bonds in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States—and those whose bonds have been filed in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such bonds, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovenominated lands were sold in Dec. 1803, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next. The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me. JOSEPH SCOTT, M.V.D. June 27th, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part millinery, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. tf Dec. 25th, 1803.
We have received a small additional supply of MADEIRA WINE, Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON, Richmond, 13th July, 1804. (tf)
BECCO is a list of three hogheads of TOBACCO, which have lain in this Warehouse upwards of two years without being claimed, which the law requires shall be advertised to be sold at the expiration of three months, at our Courthouse, Fairfax county. You will please advertise it accordingly. I. H. No. 226 642 115 527, April 8, 1804. M. F. G. 570 115 135 1000, June 13, 1804. Do. 372 115 122 996, June 13, 1804. COULTER & HAMPTON, Inspectors at Colchester. 3m On the Printer for the Public.
The full blooded English Stallion, and most complete running horse. WICKLETOBY Will stand the next season, at my stable in the upper end of Chesterfield county, five miles from Coode's and Bevil's Bridges and twelve from Genito.—The terms, his pedigree and performance will be made known before the season commences. tf THOMAS BRANCH.
I AM INCLINED TO SELL, The TRACT of LAND I live on, lying in Hanover county, 14 miles from Richmond, and about 5 from Hanover Town and Newcastle. By survey the tract contains two hundred and twenty-seven acres. The buildings are comfortable and in good repair; with a good barn, stable, &c.; a large and extensive garden of two acres of ground, well inclosed, with sawed palings, on a declivity of twenty feet perpendicular, laying well to the sun. There is not a more healthy spot between the mountains and the sea. This place is particularly recommended as a retreat in the sickly season, either from the lower country or towns of the state. The sale will take place publicly at Hanover Courthouse, on the fourth Wednesday in October next, being the first day of the court of the county. In case the land is sold, I would then sell the CROPS, STOCK, &c. and perhaps some NEGROES. SAM'L. RICHARDSON, Jr. 3d September, 1804 tds
Surry Jockey Club. Will be run for, over the course at Surry Courthouse, on Thursday the first day of November next, the SURRY JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS , three mile heats.—And on Friday, the PURSE of the Proprietor of the Course, of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS , two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse, will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the Club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be expected.—The weights of the course are as follows: Aged Horses 130. 6 Years Old 120. 5 Years Old 110. 4 Years Old 100. 3 Years Old 86. CHARLES H. GRAVES, Secretary. A meeting of the Club will be held at Mr. David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry Courthouse, 1st Sept. 1804. tN.
The day following the above races (Saturday) will be run for over the same course, a SWEEPSTAKES for three and four year old Colts, entrance fifty dollars, half forfeit, two mile heats, carrying the weights of the course. The subscription for which will be kept open until the Friday before. Stables and litter furnished race horses as usual, gratis. DAVID PRICE, proprietor of the course. Surry Courthouse, 1st Sept. 1804. LOST, In this city, on Sunday afternoon, a pair of Screw Pistols, With the locks on the sides. They were dropped from the holsters of a saddle on the main street near the bridge, and must have been immediately picked up by some person. The finder shall be liberally rewarded on leaving them with the printer. Oct 8. READY MADE PENS For sale at this office.
TO RENT, Till the 27th May, 1805, THE TENEMENT, Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. BURROO. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM M. KIM. Richmond, Sept. 3th, 1804. tf
Notice to Distillers. WANTED, a MAN who understands the Distilling Business in all its various branches—for such a one great wages will be given. For further particulars apply to the Editor of this paper. N. B. A single man will be preferred. tf
FOR SALE, A very likely Negro Man, Who is an excellent Sawyer. Apply to THOS. TAYLOR & CO. v. x. Sept. 3d, 1804. tf
Mediterranean Passports. NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804. The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. G.W.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf
Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT IN WILLIAMSBURG, Has just received, from the Commerce, Capt. Bowers, direct from London, a supply of Useful & fashionable Goods By the Brutus, Capt. Bunce, who is daily expected from Liverpool, his Woollens, Ironmongery, &c. will be received. All of which, being purchased with cash, from the manufacturers themselves, will be found good in their respective kinds; and as such offered on as low terms as they can be afforded, to his friends and countrymen, whose orders will always meet with his wonted attention. August 25th, 1804. 3m
The subscribers agree to run a SWEEPSTAKES over the Pridesside Course, in Amelia county, on Thursday the 8th of November next, with Coits and Fillies three years old this spring, and no more, carrying on each 86 lbs. entrance fifty dollars, half forfeit. The subscription to close the 25th day of October next. The coits and fillies to be accurately described at the time of entering. To run one mile heats. Entrance to be made by personal application, or letter directed to the subscriber, living at Pridesside. Three coits already entered. JAMES TOWNES, Jr. Amelia, 10th Sept. 1804. tf
A Black Woman, Between forty and fifty years of age, wanting to attend to making beds and cleaning rooms. One who can come well recommended for industry, sobriety and honesty, shall receive very high wages. For terms apply to the printer hereof. 24th September, 1804.
Notice. All persons indebted to the estate of JOHN DAWSON, dec. of Amherst county, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same.—And those having claims against the estate, are also requested to bring them forward legally authenticated, that they may be discharged. JOHN S. DAWSON, Administrator of JOHN DAWSON, dec. August 10, 1804. 3m
Taliaferro & Dickenson, Offer for Sale on very low terms, Antigua Rum by the Hhd; Tenerife Wine by the Pipe; Sherry by the qr. Cask; Loaf and Brown Sugar by the Hhd or Barrel; best green Coffees by the Bag; Imperial, Young Hyson and Hyson Tea by the Chest; Molasses by the Hhd; Earl and Glass Ware by the Crate; Liverpool Salt by the Sack; Cotton Cards; Cotton Cards by the Box; Pepper, Ginger and Pimento by the Bag; Wrapping Paper by the Ream; Mustard by the Doz; India Muslins by the Piece or Bale. Also, ten Tons Bar-Iron. Richmond, 14th September, 1804 tf
Full bred Horses for sale. The subscriber being very successful for several years past in breeding horses from the best English turf stock, has now for sale, about twenty of unexceptionable blood; consisting of brood mares, coits and fillies, from four to one year old; among them are three very fine imported mares, and covered by Dragon & Stirling the last season. Warranted pedigrees of them all will be shewn; they are very healthy and in fine condition, and well worth the attention of any gentleman, who wishes to get the best blood. If they are not sold at private sale, they will be set up to the highest bidder, at the Bowling Green, on the second Tuesday in November next; one third of the money will be expected on the day of sale, one other third in six months after, and the remainder in twelve months. Bond and approved security will be expected. The subscriber has also three very fine English Stallions, to be sold at the same time and on the same terms, among them the famous horses Dragon and Archduke. JOHN HOOMES. Bowling Green, Sept. 15th, 1804. tds
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, In one of the apartments above Mr. Burr's Store. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 1, 1804. tf
September next, will be SOLD, at Ditcham Bridge, to the highest bidder, for ready money.
A TRACT OF LAND, Containing about 425 acres, lying partly in New Kent and partly in James City county, on each side of Ditcham creek, and extending below the bridge, whereon Lewis A. Pauly, esq. formerly resided.—The dwelling house thereon is a large, new and commodious one; the store house, granary and various other houses are all in good order. The quality of the soil is such as is usually found on Chickahominy, and both a tavern and store, it is believed, may be kept there, to advantage. This valuable property is to be sold at the request of John L. Dornoy, esq. under a deed of trust made to the undersigned by Lewis A. Pauly, esq. to secure the payment of £500 with interest to the said Dornoy—the deed is recorded in the General Court. In the same deed a moiety of a LOT in Richmond is mentioned belonging to Mrs. Pauly, but as she did not execute the deed, that will not be offered for sale, and should she survive her husband, she will be entitled to a dower in the said tract of land, whereof it was deemed necessary to apprise those who might be induced to purchase. The sale will take place at one o'clock, or thereabout. CHAMPION TRAVIS. JAMES SEMPLE. Williamsburg, Aug. 6, 1804. The sale of the above property is POSTPONED till the 7th November next, when it will take place at Ditcham bridge. J. Semple, G. Travis. September 25, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, That on the 17th day of November next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, One certain tract of Land, Lying in the upper end of Goodland county, on the branches of the Bird creek, adjoining the lands of Samuel Gist, David Ross, Daniel Slayton and others. This land is good for grain, and great part will bring tobacco. It will be sold by a power of attorney, the land being under a mortgage to me from Thomas Dickerson of Henry county. Whoever supposes they have claim on the above land, must come forward and make it known on the day of sale. THOMAS HENDERSON. 2m
RESOLVED, by the President and Directors of the BANK OF VIRGINIA, That the form of the power for voting by proxy, at any elections, be— KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I do hereby appoint _____ of _____ to be my substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf to vote at any election of a director, or directors of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could, or we personally present. In witness whereof, have hereunto set hand and seal, this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the Independence of the United States the _____ Sealed and delivered in the presence of _____
That the form of the power for voting by proxy, respecting the enacting, repealing or amending bye-laws, ordinances and regulations, be— KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I do hereby appoint _____ of _____ to be my substitute or proxy, to represent at all meetings of the stockholders of the Bank of Virginia, and in name and behalf to vote respecting the enacting, repealing or amending any bye-laws, ordinances or regulations as may be deemed necessary and convenient for the government of said bank. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the Independence of the United States the _____ Sealed and delivered in the presence of _____
That the form of the power for selling, assigning and transferring bank stock, be— KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I do hereby constitute and appoint _____ of _____ a true and lawful attorney, for and in name and behalf to sell, assign and transfer unto any person or persons, the whole or any part of any share or shares belonging to me in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Virginia, and for that purpose to make and execute all necessary acts of assignment and transfer, and furthermore one or more persons under _____ to substitute, with like full power. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the Independence of the United States the _____ Signed, JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier.
Hay-Market Garden. NOW in a high state of accommodation for ENTERTAINMENTS, being provided with excellent Musicians and a Fire Worker of great celebrity, will be prepared to amuse visitors during the races, with CONCERTS, BALLS, FIRE-WORKS & ILLUMINATIONS, in the most splendid style.—The musical arrangements directed by Monsieur Folly, and the Fire Works and Illuminations prepared and exhibited by Monsieur St. Aubin, a pupil of Mr. Josselyn, professor of Fire Work at the Tivoli Gardens in Paris, lately from Philadelphia and Baltimore. September 28th, 1804.
Valuable Slaves, Consisting of men, women, boys and girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, deceased, among them is a valuable TANNER , regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February 1805, will be given, on the purchase, giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted. CHARLES SMITH, Adm'g Executor of Christopher Smith, dec. October 1, 1804. tds
Seventy Negroes FOR SALE. —Enquire of the Printer. October 1, 1804. tf
Notice. The Copartnership of CLAIBOURNE BARKSDALE & SON , was by mutual consent, on the first day of October last dissolved. All those who have claims against said concern, as well as those who are owing them, will apply to Grief and Claibourne Barksdale, Jr. either to receive or pay, as the case may be, by whom the business will in future be carried on. Claibourne Barksdale. Grief Barksdale. 15th September, 1804. G.W.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Valuable property for sale. ON Thursday the 13th of December next, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, the PLANTATION whereon I now live, containing about ONE THOUSAND ACRES, together with TWENTY NEGROES , all the Stock, Plantation Utensils & Household Furniture. The terms of payment for the Land, will be one third cash, and the balance in two yearly instalments, for the payment of which, a deed of trust on the property will be required. On all the other articles, a credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. This plantation is eligibly situated on the main road from New Canton to Richmond, two miles from the former place and the same distance from James river; it is at present under good fences, is well watered and timbered, has an excellent dwelling house, with kitchen, smoke house, &c. &c. in a good repair, and is generally allowed to be, in point of fertility, not inferior to any plantation in the neighbourhood.—On the same day will be sold, on the premises, on a credit of twelve months, two well improved LOTS , in the town of New Canton, one of which is now leased for seven years, at forty-five pounds per annum. For this property bond and approved security (bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid) will be required. For further particulars enquire of Mr. George Watt, Richmond, or Mr. James Rea in New Canton. ROBERT HILL. Buckingham county, 20th Sept. 1804. tf
A VERTISEMENT. To be sold on the 3d day of November next, on the premises, on 12 months credit, The Glebe Land, Lying in Hanover county, St. Martin's Parish, supposed to be 320 acres or thereabouts; but more fully to ascertain the true quantity, it will be surveyed to the purchaser. This is a most desirable situation, as also a very healthy one—the improvements on the land are reasonably good—possession to be had the first day of January, 1805, the purchaser giving bond with good and sufficient security, on the day of sale, payable to the Overseers of the Poor. The Overseers of the Poor for Hanover County. Hanover county, 1st Oct. 1804. tds
Notice. THE PARTNERSHIP OF FARRAR and LACKLAND, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All those indebted to the concern will please make immediate payment, and all those that have claims against the said concern, will please to exhibit them. The books and papers are put into the hands of John Lackland for adjustment; and he is duly authorised to settle all claims due to and from the concern. THOMAS FARRAR. JOHN LACKLAND. Caira, 20th September, 1804. 3w*
The subscriber intends carrying on the business in the house lately occupied by Farrar and Lackland, and takes this method of informing his friends and customers that he intends to keep a good
SUPPLY OF GOODS, suitable to the season. JOHN LACKLAND. WILL BE SOLD, At Charlotte November Court, on a credit of twelve months, that capital Stallion, SANS-GULOTTES With several Brood Mares, Coits and Fillies of the best blood—several of the mares in foal to Dragon. If not sold at the above time and place, they will be offered for sale at Halifax November Court, (the 4th Monday in the month.) Sept. 24, 1804. Im
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, on Thursday the first day of November next, at the late dwelling-house of Jacob Wheaton, dec. All the Stock on Hand, Consisting of a variety of Tin and Copper Ware, Coppersmith's and Tinman's Tools, Old Metal, one complete Twining Lathe, &c. &c. And on the following day will be offered for sale at the dwelling house of Mrs. Wheaton, all the HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE belonging to the deceased. Six months credit with approved security will be allowed for all sums above ten dollars, and cash for all sums under. WILLIAM COOK, Ex'v. Richmond, 11th October, 1804. tds
THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED.
ONE situate at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Mason's hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences. One other, situate in the Alley, between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse and that leading to Mayo's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robins. The other situate on the back street, rear Harris's Tobacco manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins. Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO. Who has for sale, a light COACHEE , nearly new, with plated mounted Harness complete for two horses. tf Oct 12, 1804.
TUITION. TIMOTHY R. RYAN, inclined to benefit himself, and also afford others an opportunity of employing the approaching Winter evenings to their advantage; proposes to commence an EVENING SCHOOL , on Monday the 23d inst. in his present school room; where he will teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and English Grammar, Book-Keeping, Geography and the Use of the Globes, together with the practical branches of the Mathematics. Terms will be made upon application at his school room, or Mr. WILLIAM DAVINSON'S. St Richmond, 12th Oct. 1804.
WANTED TO HIRE OR PURCHASE, A WET NURSE, Without a child of her own.—Enquire of the Printer.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANT'S BOOK-STORE.
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held and continued for Albemarle County, the 11th day of August, 1804. John Car, pt. against Hackley and Fisher, and Ander. In Chancery. son and Watson, defts. THE defendants Hackley and Fisher, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants Hackley and Fisher appear here on the first day of November court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, JOHN NICHOLAS, Clk.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol in the City of Williamsburg, the 14th day of July, 1804. Joseph Hague, pt. against Samuel Bailey and Thomas Sandford, defts. THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy, ANT'Y. ROBINSON, c. c.
VIRGINIA: At a Court held for Halifax County, the 31st day of May, 1804. Joseph Hewell, plaintiff against Pleasant Turner, defendant. In Chancery. THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security agreeable to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy, JOHN BARKSDALE, D. C. N. C.
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions continued by adjournment and held for James City county, on Tuesday the 14th day of August, 1804. Daniel Jones, pt. against Benjamin Leman and Rebecca his wife, late Rebecca Turner, Thomas Turner, Harriet Turner, Eliza Turner, Clarissa Turner, and Eleanor Turner children of John Turner, deceased, and John Goodall, administrator, &c of John Turner, defts. THE defendants, Benjamin Leman and Rebecca his wife, Thomas Turner, Harriet Turner, Eliza Turner, Clarissa Turner and Eleanor Turner, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth; On the motion of the Plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the second Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of this county. Copy—Teste, RO: H. WALLER, c. c.
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, WHEREON I now reside, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, on the waters of Morman's and Micham's rivers, containing 700 acres. There is on this land a valuable orchard, a good dwelling house, kitchen, barn, and other convenient out houses, and an excellent spring—the plantation is large enough to work eight or ten hands to advantage, and in good farming condition—this land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco—there is upwards of 30 acres of valuable low grounds—this land is considered the most valuable tract in that neighbourhood. Any person inclined to purchase will be shewn the land by the subscriber—the terms of payment will be one third part of the purchase money paid in advance, the other two thirds in two equal annual payments. Bond with approved security will be required of the purchaser. Possession of the land may be had this fall, with a crop of small grain and a part of the buildings. A title will be made in March next and full possession given. JOHN RODES. August 15th, 1804. w2m
A Brick Lumber-House, On the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse now occupied by Taliaferro and Dickenson.—Possession to be given on the 1st of October next—For terms apply to MARCUS ELCAN. July 6th, 1804. wtf
The subscriber living in Caroline county, about six miles above Oxford, on the North river, hath about ten thousand Grafted Apple Trees, Of different sizes, for sale, to wit:—Winter and Summer Cheesens, Greenings, Crabs, Limber Twigs, Greenings, Catheads, and various other kinds, which he will dispose of at six pence, except the Crabs, which are at eight pence. wtf MATTHEW TERRELL.
Richmond James River Company. At a meeting of the President and Directors of the Richmond James River Company, on the 6th October, 1804. Resolved, That a second requisition of five dollars on each share be made on the stockholders, and that the same be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 15th November next. Extra from the Minutes. EDEN ROBERT POLLARD, Clk.
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.