Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-12-23 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1323.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1806.
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RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
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To the Public.
THE Subscriber has removed to an house near the upper end of the Town on the Street leading from the Capitol square. He continues to practise law in all the Superior Courts held in the City of Richmond, and also in the District Court of Brunswick. His Clients may rely on his utmost assiduity and attention to the business entrusted to his care.
WM. MUNFORD.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Richard Parker and Robert White, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia courthouse; Paul Carrington, jr. and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and William Nelson, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince-Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Preston and John Tyler, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses. —And Archibald Stuart and Hugh Holmes, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this fifteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
John Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (seal.) Robert White, jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (seal.) Arch'd Stuart, (seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (seal.) Hugh Holmes, (seal.)
Published by order of the Judges.
Wilson Allen, C. G. C.
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October 4.
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REPORT.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following
REPORT AND ESTIMATES:
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS.
THE nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage which accrued during the year 1806, amounted, after deducting that portion which arose from the additional duties, constituting the Mediterranean fund, to $ 12,673,458
And that which accrued during the year 1805, amounted, after making a similar deduction, (as will appear by the statement (A) to) 13,083,823
It is ascertained that the nett revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1806, exceeds that of the year 1805; and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the Mediterranean fund, be safely estimated for the present at thirteen millions of dollars.
The statement (B) exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise, and other sources, from which that revenue was collected during the year 1805.
It appears by the statement (C) that the sales of the public lands, have, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1806, exceeded 473,000 acres. The actual payments by purchasers have, during that period, amounted to $50,000 dollars, of which sum near 700,000 dollars have been paid in specie, and the residue in stock of the public debt. The specie receipts from that source may, after deducting charges and the five per cent. reserved for roads, be estimated for the ensuing year at five hundred thousand dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States, may therefore, without including the arrears of direct tax and internal revenues, the duties on postage and other incidental branches, be computed for the year 1807, at thirteen millions and five hundred thousand dollars, 13,500,000
And the payments into the treasury, during the same year, on account of the temporary duties, constituting the Mediterranean fund, are estimated at one million of dols. 1,000,000
14,500,000
Making in the whole an aggregate of fourteen millions and five hundred thousand dollars.
EXPENDITURES.
The permanent expenses are estimated at 11,400,000 dollars, and consist of the following items, viz.
 1. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt, of which sum not more than 3,600,000 dollars will, for the year 1807, be applicable to the payment of interest, 8,000,000  2. For the civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions, the light house, and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying public lands, the fourth instalment of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 130,000 dollars to meet such miscellaneous appropriations, not included in the estimates, as may be made by congress 1,150,000  3. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appropriation for Algiers, 200,000  4. For the military and Indian departments, including trading houses, and the permanent appropriations for certain Indian tribes, 1,150,000  5. For the naval establishment, 900,000 
11,400,000
The extraordinary demands for the year 1807, already authorized by law, amount to two millions seven hundred thousand dollars, viz.
The balance of the American claims assumed by the French convention, which remained unpaid on the 30th September last, amounting to 700,000
And the two millions of dollars appropriated by the act of 13th February, 1806, making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations, 2,000,000
2,700,000
14,100,000
Making altogether fourteen millions one hundred thousand dollars. From which it appears, that besides a surplus of four hundred thousand dollars, the resources of the ensuing year will be sufficient to meet the current demands; and to discharge, without recurring to the loan authorized by the last mentioned act, the extraordinary appropriation of two millions for foreign intercourse.
It is here proper to state, that under the authority given by that act, a credit of one million of dollars has been opened in Holland to the ministers of the United States appointed to treat with Spain. Should the credit be used, the million will be charged to the proper appropriation; but although the balance chargeable to the expenditure of the year 1807, will in that case be only one, instead of two millions, as stated in the above estimate, the general result will be the same; as it will then be necessary to replace in Holland the million thus employed, for a different object than the payment of the foreign debt, to which it now stands charged.
The balance in the treasury amounted, on the 30th of September, 1805, to $ 4,553,664 2 cents, and on the 30th day of September, 1806, to $ 5,496,969 77 cents. But it will, on account of the heavy payments to be made in the course of this month, for the public debt, be probably reduced on the 1st January, 1807, to a sum not much exceeding four millions of dollars.
PUBLIC DEBT.
The annexed note of the proceedings of the commissioners of the Sinking Fund, marked (E.) shows that a considerable portion of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars was applicable this year, to the reimbursement or purchases of the domestic debt: No more than 17,517 dollars and 61 cents, were offered at market price, and accordingly purchased. The reimbursement of the Navy six per cent. stock, amounting to 711,700 dollars, was therefore effected on the 30th day of September last, and that of the five and half per cent. stock, amounting to 1,847,500 dollars, is advertised for the first day of January next. The payment of the last mentioned sum will be made by the treasury in the course of this month. Although a more than usual portion of the appropriation for the calendar year 1806, fails, for that reason, on the last quarter, it appears by the statement (D.) that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, have, during the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1806, amounted to near three millions two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
It appears by the same statement, that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, have, from the 1st April, 1801, to the 30th of September, 1806, amounted to 21,203,903 55
The payments on the same account to be made by the treasury in the course of this month, are—
For the reimbursement of the five and half per cent. stock, 1,847,500
For the annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, 993,389 19
Amounting together, to 2,840,889 19
24,044,792 74
And making the total of principal of the public debt, reimbursed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st of January, 1807, more than twenty four millions of dollars.
During the same period there have also been paid to Great Britain, in satisfaction and discharge of the money which the United States might have been liable to pay, in pursuance of the provisions of the sixth article of the treaty of 1794, two millions six hundred and sixty four thousand dollars; and to the holders of bills drawn by the minister of the United States, at Paris, on account of American claims assumed by the convention with France, a sum exceeding three millions and fifty thousand dollars; neither of which sums is included in the preceding statement of debt redeemed.
As the only parts of the public debt which the United States have a right to reimburse during the year 1807, consist of the annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, estimated at 1,540,707 dollars; and of the four and half per cent. stock, amounting to 176,000 dollars, it will not be practicable, unless purchases can be effected within the limitations prescribed by law, to apply, during that year, the whole of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars. The unexpended balance, together with the appropriation for the year 1808, will enable the United States to reimburse, on the 1st of January, 1809, the whole of the eight per cent. stock, which is irredeemable before that day.
But in order that Congress may have a clear view of the situation of the public debt, after the year 1808 & be enabled to decide on the propriety of making further legislative provision for that object, it appears necessary to state distinctly: 1st. The operations which will take place in relation to the debt during the years 1807 and 1808: 2dly. The several species and aggregate of debt which will have been extinguished between the 1st April, 1801, and the 1st January, 1809: 3dly. The several species and aggregate of debt remaining unpaid on the
last mentioned day: 4thly. A comparative view of the revenue and annual payments on account of the debt after that day.
1. The payments to be made during the years 1807 and 1808, on account of the principal and interest of the public debt, consist of the following items, viz.
Interest and reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, 6,688,296 08
Of which sum, the sum required for interest, is 3,512,337 83
And the reimbursement of principal will amount to 3,175,958 25
6,688,296 08
Interest and charges on all the other species of debt, 3,529,457 50
Principal of the eight per cent. and four and half per cent. stocks, 6,538,400 00
Making altogether, 16,756,153 58
That is to say, for interest, 7,041,795 33
And in reimbursement of principal, 9,714,358 25
16,756,153 58
This sum exceeds, by only 756,000 dollars, the sixteen millions appropriated by law for those two years, and that difference may be supplied, according to law, from the surpluses of revenue already accrued, which are sufficient for that purpose; and which it will be eligible to apply in that manner, in order that the United States may not continue to pay an interest of eight per cent. any longer than they are compelled to do it by the terms of the loan.
II. The amount of debt redeemed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st January next, has been already stated to be 24,044,792 74
And the principal which will be reimbursed during the years 1807 and 1808, amounts by the preceding statement, to 9,714,558 25
33,759,351 99
Making together, more than thirty three millions, seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, reimbursed between the 1st April 1801, and the 1st January, 1809.
Which sum consists of the following items, viz.
The whole of the foreign debt, 10,236,108 05
The whole of the loans formerly obtained from the bank of the United States, and of the navy six, five and half, four and half, and eight per cent. stocks, 12,537,600
Annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, 10,631,375 67
Payments in various species of stock for public lands, stock purchased, and unfunded debt reimbursed, 353,867 27
33,759,150 99
III. The debt remaining unpaid on the 1st day of January, 1809, will consist of the following species:
Unredeemed amount of old six per cent. and deferred stocks reimbursable only at the rate of eight per cent. a year (for principal and interest) on the nominal amount, 27,142,357 21
Three per cent. stock, 1796 six per cent. stock, redeemable in 1819, 10,019,481 56
Louisiana stock, reimbursable in four annual instalments, in the years 1818, 1819, 1820, and 1821, 80,000 00
11,250,000 00
57,491,838 77
Amounting altogether to near fifty seven millions and five hundred thousand dollars.
The Louisiana stock cannot be reimbursed before the period fixed by the contract; the gradual operation of the annual reimbursement will extinguish the old six per cent. in the year 1818, and the deferred stock in 1824; after which year, the only remaining incumbrance will be the interest on the three per cent. stock, which in its present shape, may be considered as irredeemable. Purchases cannot be relied upon, as the application of even an inconsequential sum would raise the stocks above the prices limited by law. It follows that all the species of debt, on which the entire annual appropriation of 8,000,000 of dollars could operate, will have been reimbursed prior to the year 1809; that the remaining debt cannot, without some modifications, assented to by the public creditors, be more rapidly or completely discharged, than is here stated; and that the annual payments on that account, will after the year 1808, and prior to the year 1818, be reduced to the interest and annual reimbursement, amounting to near 4,600,000, as will more fully appear by the annexed table, marked (G.)
IV. The revenue derived from customs during the year 1802, which was a year of European peace, was much less in proportion than that of any of the immediately preceding or following years, and yet exceeded ten millions of dollars. As it has been ascertained that the population of the United States increase at the rate of thirty five per cent. in ten years; the revenue derived from customs for the year 1812, may be estimated at thirteen millions five hundred thousand dollars; to which, adding only five hundred thousand dollars, for the annual proceeds of the sales of public lands, will give fourteen millions of dollars, for the total revenue of that year, or for the average revenue of the years 1809—1815. And this must be considered as a very moderate computation, since it does not include the revenue derived from New Orleans; is predicated on the supposition, that the wealth of the United States increases in no greater ratio than their population; and does not exceed the sum, which exclusively of the Mediterranean fund was received last year into the treasury.
The annual payments on account of the public debt, will, during the same period, amount, as has been already stated, to 4,600,000 dollars. All the other expenses of the United States, whether domestic or foreign, of a civil nature, or for the support of the existing military and naval establishment, do not at present exceed 3,500,000 dollars. The total annual expenditure, allowing four hundred thousand dollars a year for contingencies, may therefore be estimated after the year 1808, at eight millions and a half; which deducted from a revenue of fourteen millions, will leave a nett annual surplus of five millions and a half of dollars.
The question now recurs, whether a portion of that surplus would not be most advantageously employed in hastening the reduction of the debt? Whether some mode may not be devised to provide, within a short period, for its final and complete reimbursement, and thereby release the public revenue from every incumbrance? This can only be effected by a modification of the debt assented to by the public creditors; and a conversion of the old six per cent. deferred, and three per cent. stocks, on terms mutually beneficial, into a common six per cent. stock, redeemable within a limited time, has appeared the most simple and eligible, if not the only practicable plan that can be adopted. For its details a reference is respectfully made to a letter written in January last, to the chairman of the committee of ways and means, a copy of which marked (F) is annexed. It will only be necessary to state, that if such a plan should be sanctioned by congress, and accepted by the creditors, those several species of debt amounting on the 1st January, 1809, to something more than forty six millions of dollars, would be converted into a six per cent. stock, amounting to less than forty millions of dollars; which the continued annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, would (besides paying the interest on the Louisiana debt) reimburse within a period of less than seven years, or before the end of the year 1815, as will appear by the table marked (H.)
The total annual expenditure for those seven years would then, allowing still 3,500,000 dollars for current expenses, and 400,000 dollars for contingencies, amount to something less than twelve millions of dollars; which deducted from a revenue of fourteen millions of dollars, would still leave, after the year 1809, a clear surplus of more than two millions of dollars, applicable to such new objects of general improvement or national defence, as the legislature might direct, and existing circumstances require. And after the year 1815, no other incumbrances would remain on the revenue, than the interest and reimbursement of the Louisiana stock; the last payment of which in the year 1821, would complete the final extinguishment of the public debt.
All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 5, 1806.
Marshal's Sales.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1806.
John Somervill, against
David Ross, Deft.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of a TRACT of LAND, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, and commonly called and known by the name of the Falls Plantation, as will raise the sum of seven hundred and twenty-six dollars and thirty seven cents, and the costs. The sale will be had on the premises on the 20th Day of January 1807.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. v. d.
Dec. 13. tds.
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
Directed to transmit the same to the President. To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1806.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Monday December 15th, 1806.
The engrossed bills "To amend the act, "To extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace;"
"To prevent obstructions to the passage of fish in the river Staunton;" and
"Granting to Alexander Burton the duplicate of a lost certificate," were severally read a third time and passed.
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
An engrossed bill, "To amend the law of descents," was read a third time, and a blank therein filled up; and the question being put upon the passage of the bill, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the said bill be rejected. A report from the committee of propositions and grievances, (which was heretofore laid upon the table,) was called up and read in the following words:
The committee of propositions and grievances have, according to order, had under their consideration sundry petitions to them referred, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon:
1. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Goochland, praying that the rates of ferrage at the ferry of John Woodson, across James river, may be reduced, be rejected.
2. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the memorial of the said John Woodson in opposition thereto, is reasonable.
3. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Monongalia, praying for a division of their said county, be rejected.
4. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Shenandoah & Rockingham, praying that a new county may be formed out of certain described parts of the said counties, be rejected.
5. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Albemarle, praying that a law may pass incorporating a company to render the Rivanna river navigable from Milton to Moor's ford, opposite the town of Charlottesville, and to receive a reasonable toll for the use of that portion of the river, until reimbursed the principal and interest of the sums expended, is reasonable.
6. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that such other parts of the said petition as prays for the establishment of a warehouse for the inspection of tobacco on the land of Thomas Lewis near Moor's ford, is reasonable.
7. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that such other part of the said petition as also prays for an inspection of flour on the land of the said Thomas Lewis, is reasonable.
The 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th and 7th resolutions being severally read a second time, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The 6th resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words "is reasonable;" and inserting in lieu of them the words "be rejected," & the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
The question being then put on the resolution as reported, it was agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to the 5th, 6th and 7th resolutions; and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) from the committee of propositions and grievances, reported that the committee had, according to order, had under consideration several petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read and agreed to by the house, as follows:
1. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Fairfax, praying that a law may pass incorporating a company to build a toll bridge from the lands of Col. A. L. Smith, or those of the heirs of Major Roger West, across Hunting creek, to the land of James H. Hooe, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Nathan Cooper, of the county of Ohio, praying that a law may pass establishing a ferry from his land at the lower end of the long reach in the Ohio river across said river, is reasonable.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to each of the said resolutions; and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Smyth (of Wythe) from the committee for courts of justice, made the following report:
The committee for courts of justice, have, according to order, had under their consideration the petition of Charlotte Ball to them referred, and have agreed upon a report, and come to a resolution thereupon, as follows:
It appears to your committee by the depositions of sundry persons, that since the intermarriage of the petitioner with her husband William Ball, he has frequently treated her in a cruel manner, often giving her severe and dangerous blows, and threatening to deprive her of her life.
It also appears to your committee, by the deposition of another person, that the said William Ball confessed to him, that since his intermarriage with his said wife, he has frequently committed the crime of adultery.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the said
Charlotte Ball praying that an act may pass divorcing her from her said husband, or empowering some tribunal to pronounce such divorce, be rejected.
The said resolution being read a second time, was on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
A petition was presented and read from a number of the inhabitants of Fredericksburg, Falmouth and their vicinities, praying the passage of a law authorising a sum of money to be raised by lottery for improving the navigation of Rappahannock river;
Also, a petition from a number of the inhabitants of Brooke county, praying the passage of a law authorising a sum of money to be raised by lottery for the purpose of erecting and repairing bridges in the said county;
Also, a petition of Richard Alcock and Samuel Franklin, inspectors of tobacco at Camden's warehouse in Amherst county, praying for an augmentation of their salaries;
Also, a petition of Jacob Whetsal, late sheriff of Ohio county, praying compensation for his trouble and expenses in carrying to Richmond, the certificate of the sheriffs of the counties composing the congressional district in which Ohio is included;
Also a petition of a number of the inhabitants of Charlestown in the county of Brooke, praying that the name of the said town may be changed, and further praying some amendment of the laws regulating the police of the said town;
Also a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the town of Berryville in the county of Frederick, praying that a sum of money may be raised by lottery for the purpose of purchasing a library and philosophical apparatus for the use of the academy near the said town;
And the question being severally put upon the reference of the said petitions, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the said petitions be rejected.
Tuesday, December 16, 1806.
The house according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house to take into consideration the resolution of the legislature of Kentucky, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. B. Harrison reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the said resolution under consideration, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move for leave to sit again.
Resolved, therefore, that this house will again to-morrow resolve itself into a committee of the whole house to take into consideration the aforesaid resolution.
Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) from the committee of propositions and grievances, reported, that the committee had, according to order, had under consideration the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Kanawha to them referred, and had come to a resolution thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same was twice read and agreed to by the house, as follows:
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Kanawha, praying that a law may pass for a division of their said county, be rejected.
Mr. Hodgins from the committee of claims, reported that the committee had, according to order had under consideration several petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read and agreed to by the house, as follows:
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Joseph alias Joab Miles, praying for an increase of his pension, is reasonable.
Resolved, also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of David Hunter, stating that at the June term last of the general court, he was by the judgment of that court fined in the sum of six hundred dollars, by failing to account for and pay the taxes received by him as clerk of the county of Berkeley, from the first of September, 1804, to the first of September, 1805; that his failing to do so arose from no neglect of his duty, but from accident alone, and praying the legislature would release him from the said judgment, is reasonable.
Resolved, also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Elias Edmonds, stating that he was deputy sheriff for the county of Fauquier in the year 1801, that in consequence of his list of insolvencies being mislaid by the clerk of the county, who was to have forwarded it to the auditor, no credit was allowed him; & praying the legislature would authorise the auditor to issue him a warrant on the treasury for the amount, is reasonable.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to each of the said resolutions; and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Wednesday, December 17, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, "Establishing several inspections of tobacco" and the bill, "Altering the court day of Caroline county" with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The following engrossed bills were severally read a third time and passed, viz.
A bill, "Concerning William Britton and William G. Payne;" "Concerning James Johnson;" "Concerning William Farris;" "Altering the times of holding quarterly courts in the county of Mason;" "For altering the court day of Wood county;" "Concerning the election of members of the court of hustings and common hall of Fredericksburg;" "Concerning the glebe land of Martin's Brandon parish;" "To amend the several acts empowering securities to recover damages in a summary way;" "To amend the laws of this commonwealth concerning discounts
and offsets;" "To amend and explain an act, entitled, act "To reduce into one all acts and parts of acts relating to the appointment and duties of sheriffs;" "To amend and explain the act, entitled, an act to reduce into one all acts and parts of acts respecting county and corporation clerks;" "Authorising Thomas Buffington to erect a dam in the Ohio river for the purpose therein mentioned."
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A petition was presented and read from a number of the inhabitants of the town of Staunton, praying the passage of a law authorising them to raise a sum of money by lottery, for the purposes mentioned in the petition; and the question being put on the reference of the said petition, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the said petition be rejected.
Thursday, December 18th, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, "Making an appropriation for the payment of a public debt due to the representative of Doctor Thomas Walker, deceased" and the bill, "Granting to Alexander Burton the duplicate of a lost certificate."
They have also passed the following bills, to wit:
An act, "To prevent obstructions to the passage of fish in the river Staunton;" and
An act, "For adding part of the county of Russell to the county of Tazewell," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates; and
They have agreed to the resolution expressing the confidence of the legislature in the wisdom, firmness and patriotism of the President of the United States.
The house proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The engrossed bill, "For opening a road from Point Pleasant, in the city of Mason, to Clarkburg, in the county of Harrison, and making certain appropriations therefor," was read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said bill to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
Mr. Gholsor presented, according to order, a bill, "To amend an act, entitled, an act to amend the several laws concerning slaves;" which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.—Ayes 84—Nocs 77.
Friday, December 19, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, "Concerning the attendance of witnesses in the inferior courts," with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
They have also agreed to a resolution for communicating to the House of Delegates the report and resolutions of the committee appointed on the part of the Senate, to examine the Treasurer's account; and they request a free conference with the House of Delegates, on the subject embraced by the said report and resolutions.
The house proceeded to consider the amendment to the said bill, and the same being twice read, was on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The house then proceeded to consider the additional communication of the Senate; which was read, and ordered to be laid up on the table.
[The communication shall be given in Friday's Argus.]
[To be continued.]
SENATE OF VIRGINIA.
The resolution of the House of Delegates, respecting the President of the United States, was adopted on Thursday last, without debate and without division.
On Friday, they resolved themselves into a committee of the whole, (Mr. Wolfe in the chair,) on the following resolution from the House of Delegates:
"Resolved, That the Legislature of Virginia continue to view with the highest approbation, the firm, just, and liberal policy, which characterises the conduct of the government of the United States towards foreign nations."
The committee rose after considerable debate, and reported the bill without any amendment, Ayes 11—Nocs 10. The following amendment was then moved by way of substitute:
"Whereas this house hath not before it documents sufficient to enable it to form a correct judgment of the wisdom of those measures adopted in relation to foreign nations by the government of the United States during the last Congress, nor of those recommended by the minority in Congress; and sufficient time not having elapsed to afford an opportunity of judging those measures by their effects; and perceiving no good that will be produced by the adoption of the resolution now proposed by the House of Delegates:
Resolved therefore that the further consideration of the said resolution, approving the firmness, justice and liberality of those measures, be postponed to the 31st of March next."
Ayes—Messrs. Daniel, Currie, Goodrich, Coles, Garland, Peyton, Wolfe, Sheffield, Robb, Doddridge and Brooke—11.
Nocs—Messrs. Maclin, Chamberlayne, Selden, Smith, Pegram, Hunter, Hare, Dabney, Nelson and Hungerford—10.
This amendment was adopted Ayes 11—Nocs 10.
The reasons of this varied vote will immediately strike the reader, when he recollects that in the committee of the whole, Mr. Taylor voted for the resolution of the House of Delegates, and Mr. Wolfe's vote was lost. When the Speaker resumed the chair, his vote was necessarily lost, and Mr. W's counted against the resolution.
VERMONT ADDRESS.
The following address to the President of the United States, passed the Assembly of Vermont on the 5th ult. and the Speaker
Such a proposal appeared to his majesty to afford a just foundation for negotiating; it was therefore accepted with this reserve, that the Negotiat on should be conducted by his majesty in concert with his Allies.
During their proceedings, a minister, sent by the Emperor of Russia to treat for the same important object, in concert with his majesty's government, was induced by the artifices of the enemy, to sign a separate treaty, on terms equally repugnant to the honour and interest of his imperial majesty.
No sooner had his basis been mutually admitted, than it was departed from by the enemy, and that too in points of so great importance as to call for an immediate declaration on the part of his majesty, that unless the principle proposed by France herself were adhered to, the communication which had been opened between the two Governments must at once be closed.
This produced new professions of the disposition of France to make considerable sacrifices for the attainment of peace, if the discussions were suffered to proceed; at the same time that a difficulty was stated on account of the want of full powers in the person instructed by his majesty with this communication. Steps were thereupon taken by his majesty for opening a regular negotiation by Ministers duly authorised, in order to ascertain in a manner the most satisfactory and authentic, whether peace could be obtained on terms honourable to the king and his Allies, and consistent with the general security of Europe.
Unmoved by this unexpected event, the King continued to negotiate precisely on the same principles as before. He relied, with a confidence which experience has amply justified, on the good faith and steadiness of an Ally, in concert with whom he had begun to treat, and whose interest he had maintained throughout with the same firmness as his own.
The French Government, on the contrary, elated by this advantage, of which it boasted as equal in importance to the most decisive victory, departed in every conference more and more widely from its own offers and engagements. Not only did it take upon itself to change at its own will the basis of the Negotiation with Great-Britain, but it violated, in points still more important, every principle of good faith with Russia. The chief inducement offered to that power as the price of all her sacrifices extracted from her Minister, had been the preservation of Germany. Yet, before the decision of Russia on this Treaty could be known, France had already annihilated the whole of the constitution of the German empire; had reduced under her own yoke a large provision of the states and provinces of Germany; and, not content with this open contempt of obligations so recently contracted, had at the same time instigated the Porte to measures directly subversive of her subsisting engagements with Russia.
While such conduct was pursued towards his Majesty, towards his Allies, and towards all independent powers, there appeared no little hope of any favorable issue to the negotiation, that his Majesty's Plenipotentiaries demanded their passports to return to England.
This demand was at first eluded by an unusual and unexplained delay; and the French Government afterwards, by some material concessions, accompanied with intimations that others of still greater consequence might be the result of further discussion, procured a renewal of the conferences, which were protracted from day to day, till at length it was announced at Paris that the Emperor of Russia had indignantly rejected the unauthorised and separate treaty signed by his minister.
In consequence of this important event, the strongest assurances were given to his majesty's minister, that France was now prepared to make sacrifices to a great extent, in order, by securing peace with Great Britain, to re-establish the tranquility of the world.
The object of these assurances appeared however, to be, that of engaging his Majesty in a separate negotiation, to the exclusion of his Allies; a proposal which his Majesty had rejected in the outset, and which he could still less admit of at a time when the conduct of Russia had imposed on him an increased obligation not to separate his interests from those of so faithful an Ally. To these insidious overtures his Majesty steadily refused to listen; but he took the most effectual method to avoid all appearance of delay, and to accelerate, if possible, the favorable issue of the negotiation. The confidential intercourse which he had constantly maintained with Russia, enabled his Majesty to specify the terms on which peace with that power might be obtained; and his Minister was accordingly instructed to state to France, in addition to his own demands, those of his Ally, to reduce them into distinct articles, and even to conclude on those grounds a provisional treaty, to take effect whenever Russia should signify her accession.
This form of negotiating was, after some objection, acceded to by France. Terms were now offered to his Majesty more nearly approaching than before to the original basis of negotiation; but these were still far short of what his Majesty had uniformly insisted on and was now more than ever entitled to expect; and the decisive rejection of the just demand of Russia, as well as of the conditions proposed by his Majesty in behalf of his other Allies, left to his Majesty no other course than that of ordering his Minister to terminate the discussion and return to England.
The foregoing short and simple exposition of facts stands in need of no comment. The first overtures which led to negotiation were made by the enemy, and they were accepted by his Majesty in the sincerest spirit of peace. Every opening which seemed to afford the most distant prospect of accommodation has been anxiously embraced, nor was the negotiation finally broken off while any hope of a favorable issue could be obtained. His Majesty's demands were uniformly just & reasonable; directed to no object of personal aggrandizement, but to such only as were indispensably required by the honor of his crown, his engagements to his Allies, and a due consideration of the general interests of Europe.
CUSTOM HOUSE—RICHMOND.
ENTERED.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Port. Entries include: Sch. Patsy & Polly, Presson, Norfolk; Sloop Westport, Cary, Westport; Sch. Mariner, Sommers, New-York; Sch. Mary, Tilby, Petersburg; Sch. Hunter, Smeden, Philadelphia; Sch. Active, Hassan, Richmond, Seaman, ditto; Sloop Astrea, Harbet, Westport, Cary, Westport; Sch. Mariner, Sommers, New-York.
FOREIGN.
MANIFESTO OF GREAT BRITAIN, On the failure of the Negotiations with France.
DECLARATION.
The Negotiation in which his Majesty has been engaged with France having terminated unsuccessfully, his Majesty thinks proper to make this public Declaration to his subjects and to Europe, of the circumstances which have led to an issue which his Majesty deeply regrets. He has no object nearer to his heart than the conclusion of a secure and permanent peace. He laments the continuance of a war affecting the happiness of so many nations, and which, even amidst all the success that attend his arms, is so burdensome to his faithful and affectionate people. But he is confident that there can arise on this occasion no other sentiment, either in his own dominions, or in any part of Europe, than that of increased conviction, that the restoration of general tranquility is retarded only by the injustice and ambition of the enemy.
The French government, unsatisfied with its immense acquisitions on the Continent, still openly perseveres in a system destructive of the independence of every other power. War is pursued, not for security, but for conquest; and negotiations for peace appear to be entered into for no other object, than that of dividing the neighbouring Powers into a state of false security, while France is herself preparing, arranging and executing her unremitting projects of encroachment and aggression.
Her conduct in the recent discussions, has afforded but too many proofs of this disposition.
The negotiation originated in an offer made by the French government to treat for peace on the basis of actual possession, which was stated to admit of mutual compensation; and a distinct assurance was added, that his majesty's German Dominions, which had been attacked without even the pretence of any cause of hostility, should be restored.

It is with heartfelt concern that his Ma- jesty contemplates the continuance of those evils always inseparable from a state of war; but it is with his enemies that this awful responsibility rests; and for the is- sue of the contest his Majesty trusts, with confidence, to the justice of his cause; to the resources and bravery of his people; to the fidelity of his Allies; and, above all, to the protection and support of divine pro- vidence.
In contributing to the great efforts which such a contest must unavoidably require, his faithful and affectionate subjects will not forget that all their dearest interests are at stake; that no sacrifices they can be called upon to make, are to be compared with the certain disgrace and ruin of yielding to the injurious pretensions of the enemy; that with the invincible maintenance of the good faith and public honor of their country, its prosperity, its strength, and its indepen- dence, are essentially connected; and that, in asserting the rights and upholding the dignity of the British empire, they defend the most powerful bulwark of the liberties of mankind.
PARIS, October 21.
FIRST BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Dated Bamberg, October 8.
The peace concluded with Russia on the 20th of July, & the pending negotiations with Great-Britain, which had nearly attained maturity, occasioned uneasiness at the court of Berlin. The uncertain, but always in- creasing reports, and the fact of all the powers, after being alternately betrayed by that cabinet, having reason to complain of it—occasioned it to give credit to some ru- mors, which asserted that one of the se- cret articles of the treaty with Russia, sti- pulated that Poland should be given to the grand duke Constantine, with the title and dignity of a king—Silesia to be given to Austria, for her share of Poland—and last- ly, Hanover to England. In a word, the court of Berlin firmly believed, that these three powers had projected a plan, in con- junction with France, from which great danger would be likely to result to the crown of Prussia.
The complaints of France of the con- duct of Prussia, took their origin at a very early period. First of all, Prussia took arms with a view of benefiting by her in- testine commotions. Then she hurried to the field, at the moment the duke of York effected his landing in Holland; and, dur- ing the events of last war, though she had no reasons of complaint against France, she prepared for war, and signed the notorious treaty of Potsdam, which was afterwards done away by the treaty of Vienna.
Russia had to complain of her. That power cannot possibly fulfil the former, nor forget the treaty of Vienna.
The grievances given by Prussia to the emperor of Austria, and to the Germanic body—more numerous than the former— have always been well known. She was always quarrelling with the congregation of the empire. When the German empire was engaged in any war, Prussia was at peace with her enemies. Never did she fulfil her engagements with Austria; and she conti- nually strove to irritate the other powers to war, in order, at the conclusion of peace, to reap the fruits of her ingenuity and of their victories.
Those, who might be disposed to derive such extensive fluctuation from the moral weakness in the character of the Prussian monarch, would find themselves greatly deceived. For the last fifteen years the court of Berlin has been the stage on which the quarrels of party spirit have been de- cided by alternate victories. One party is disposed for peace, and the other for war. The least political event, and the most tri- fling interfering occurrence, holds out ad- vantages to one of them; and admits these explosions of contending passions—in this labyrinth of court intrigues, the king irre- solutely hesitates to and fro, without ever ceasing to be an honest man.
On the 11th August, a courier arrived at Berlin from the Marquis of Lucchesini, and brought the most positive accounts and as- surances of Russia and France having agreed to restore the kingdom of Poland, in con- formity to the treaty of the 26th of July, and of taking Silesia from Prussia. The supporters of war became instantly inflam- ed; they overpowered the feelings of the king; forty couriers were sent off in a sin- gle night—and they hastened to arms!
The news of the sudden explosion reached Paris on the 20th day of the same month. Every one pitied an ally who was so cruel- ly misguided. The necessary explanations were immediately given, as well as the most positive assurance; and, as an error was evidently the only motive for the arma- ments of Prussia, it was hoped that on ma- ture deliberation, such madness would be terminated.
In the mean time the treaty signed at Pa- ris was not ratified; and succeeding ac- counts of all descriptions, soon convinced Prussia, that the Marquis of Lucchesini had collected his information in the most sus- picious circles of the capital, and amongst intriguing wits, whom he usually associat- ed. In consequence of this he was recal- led; and his place was supplied by Baron Knobelsdorff, a man of an honest, open and unimpeached moral character.
The ambassador soon repaired to Paris, and was the bearer of a letter from the king of Prussia dated August 23.
This letter was filled with expressions of an obliging nature; and was answered by our emperor in a most candid and satisfac- tory manner.
The day after the departure of the cou- rier with this answer, information was re- ceived, that some songs of an offensive na- ture against France, had been sung on the stage at Berlin—that immediately after the departure of Baron Knobelsdorff, the pre- parations for war were doubled—and that, in spite of all who were endowed with calm- ness, the war party, breathing discord from all quarters, exerted themselves so success- fully, that the king became incapable of re- sisting their influence.
After that it was conceived at Paris, that the peaceable party, being also influenced by fictitious reports and disturbed by false alarms, had lost every advantage—while the war party, benefiting by the error which
had misguided their adversaries, became guilty of numerous provocations, and reit- erated insults; and that affairs had assumed such an alarming appearance, as left no o- ther alternative but war.
The emperor then saw that the force of circumstances was such, as compelled him to take up arms against his ally. He there- fore ordered preparations to be made.
In the mean time affairs were conducted with the greatest celerity at Berlin. The Prussian troops invaded Saxony, advanced as far as the frontiers of the confederacy of the Rhine, and insulted the advanced posts. On the 7th, at Bamberg, his majesty the emperor received a courier from prince Benevento at Mentz, who brought two im- portant dispatches—one a letter from the king of Prussia 20 odd pages in length [the manifesto] which is nothing but a libel against France, such as England issues through the medium of her 500L. a year scribblers. The emperor did not read the whole of it, but said to those around him, “I pity my brother the king of Prussia; he does not understand French—he surely never read that rhapsody.”
To this letter was attached the famous note of Baron Knobelsdorff. “Marshal (said the emperor to Berthier) we are challeng- ed for the 8th of October—never did a Frenchman want punctuality on such an oc- casion; but as it is said that a fair queen is to be present to witness the contest, let us show our politeness, and march to Sax- ony without going to bed.”
The emperor was right in saying so, for the queen of Prussia was in the camp, dressed like an Amazon, in the uniform of her regiment of dragoons, writing 20 letters a day, to extend the flames of war. We expect to see Armida in her haste setting fire to her own palace. Next to her comes prince Lewis of Prussia; a youth full of fire and heroism, who, encouraged by the pro- moters of war, flatters himself with acquir- ing great fame amidst the vicissitudes of war. At the instance of these two great personages, the whole court has sounded the trumpet of war; but when it shall have once appeared with all its terrors, each will wish to exonerate themselves from the blame of having spread it over the peaceable regions of the north. Then we shall find that they will throw the blame on the king, who is a worthy man, duped by their ar- tifices and intrigues.
Proclamation of Bonaparte, addressed to the Saxons.
SAXONS!
The Prussians have seized upon your territory. I step forward for its deliver- ance. They have forcibly broken the ties which united your troops, and attached them to your army. You have to shed your blood for interests which are not only alien but hostile to you. My armies were on the point of leaving Germany, when your territory was violated; they shall return to France as soon as Prussia acknowledges your independence, and renounces the de- signs which she formed against you.
SAXONS! Your prince had until this mo- ment, declined to form alliances which are so repugnant to his duties; if he has since consented to them, it has only been forcibly occasioned by the invasion of the Prussians.
I was deaf to the repeated provocations which Prussia gave to my people; I was deaf to them as long as she confined her ar- rangements within her own boundaries; and my minister did not leave Berlin until she had violated your land.
SAXONS! Your fate is in your own hands —Would you hesitate between those who subdued you, and those who are willing to protect you? My victories will insure the existence and independence of your prince. The victories of Prussia will lay everlasting fetters on you. To-morrow they will de- mand the Lausitz, and the next day the banks of the Elbe. But what do I say? Have they not for a long time past endeav- ored to force your prince to acknowledge a sovereignty which, if submitted to would erase you from the rank of nations?
Your independence, your constitution and your liberty, would then only consist in re- memberance; and the shadows of your an- cestors, of the brave Saxons, would be dis- graced, by your being, without resistance cast into slavery which has been so long premeditated, and by your country being degraded so low, as to constitute a Prussian province.
Given in our head quarters at Ebersdorf, October 11, 1806. (Signed) NAPOLEON.
EDUCATION.
THE subscriber takes this opportunity to inform citizens, and all whom it may concern, that he intends at his Seminary, about six doors below the old City Tavern, Richmond, to teach the Greek, the Latin, and the French languages, the English Grammar, in a way to make them useful to society, and not in that method of caus- ing pupils to repeat without any substantial knowledge of the same.
He likewise means to teach Navigation, Surveying, Arithmetic, Writing, Chronol- ogy, History, civil and natural, Metaphy- sics, Logic, Ethics and the eight branches of natural Philosophy and Geography rela- ting to the Atlas, and the minute use of the Globe.
Terms, Navigation and Surveying, ten dollars per piece; the Languages, Arithme- tic and Writing for the ensuing season, are reduced to six dollars per quarter. The branches of Philosophy at fifty shillings per quarter. He will likewise board at a rea- sonable rate.
N. B. By the beginning of December at his night school, he will teach the above arts and sciences, from seven to nine o- ’clock. Terms a six pence per night to such as engage by the month, and one shil- ling per night to such as engage by the week. Employers shall be regarded as kind, the morals and studies of pupils shall be puncti- lously attended to.
HUGH WHITE, A. M. Dec. 19, 1806. w3t
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church’s Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor’s Dispens- ary, New York, and for sale at this office.
James River LAND FOR SALE.
ON the 17th day of February next, up- on the premises, between 900 and 1000 acres, thirty-six miles above Goochland courthouse, will be exposed at PUBLIC AUCTION , for ready money (or as may best suit the purchaser) on a credit of eight years, by equal annual instalments, with an advance of only two thousand five hun- dred pounds. Upon the premises are a new two story dwelling house, 36 by 20 feet, seven rooms, two above and two be- low, with a passage in each, a portico on one side and a poarch on the other; an ex- cellent dry cellar of the above dimensions, together with a wing to the house; and all other necessary outbuildings, new and built of the best materials, particularly the dwell- ing house, meat house, barn and granary. On this tract there are about four hundred acres of first and second rate low grounds; about one hundred acres of the high land cleared, on which there is an orchard of about four hundred fruit trees, two hundred of which are choice grafted bearing apple trees, the balance peach and cherry trees. Five sixths of the cleared land is well en- closed and divided for cropping. In the low grounds there is about 40 acres to clear, which with the balance to cut, is well tim- bered. The plantation abounds with excel- lent water, having four springs of fine wa- ter convenient to the dwelling house and kitchen. The dwelling house is on a con- siderable eminence, commanding an ex- tensive view above and below, and in a wealthy and agreeable neighbourhood; there is likewise on the main road, near the fork, leading to Cartersville and Colum- bia, a new built house, well constructed for a store or grocery, and adjoining the blacksmith’s shop. The purchasers will be required to execute bond with approved security, and execute also a deed of trust on the premises to secure the different in- stalments.—Also, FIFTEEN
Likely Negro Slaves,
Consisting of men, women and boys, a few of which will be sold for cash, and the ba- lance on a credit of one and two years, by instalments. Amongst them is an excel- lent blacksmith, a good cooper and coarse carpenter, a man weaver, equal if not su- perior to any in Virginia.—Eleven HORSES , amongst which are five elegant geldings, two of which are supposed equal if not su- perior to any on the continent in speed, from one quarter to one mile: the balance con- sists of five strong work horses and a valu- able brood mare.—Ninety head of prime CATTLE , 70 head of prime SHEEP , stock of HOGS , elegant Mahogany HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , together with other of the Household and Kitchen; on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser in each case giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. In case of failure, a private contract, (which will be made known in due time.) Application will be made to James N. Fer- guson, esq., adjoining the premises, who will show the same in my absence.
Likewise, on the 2nd day of March next, upon the premises, between 500 and 600
Acres of Land,
In the county of Bedford, on the waters of Otter river, equal, if not superior, to any high land in said county, on which is about 50 acres of fine Meadow Land, the greater part of which is reclaimed. Upon this land is a tolerable dwelling house and other con- venient out houses.—Also, the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c. Terms of sale, one half cash, the balance in 12 months, on the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, with a lien on the pre- mises to secure the balance of the payment.
The last mentioned tract of land will be shown to any person desirous of purchas- ing the same, by Major Joel Leftwich, con- venient thereto.
EDWARD BOLLING. Goochland, 18th Dec. 1806. tds
THE General meeting of the Mutual In- surance Company, against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia, will take place at Fletcher’s Tavern in this City, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon of the second Wednesday in the next month.
WM. H. FITZWYLLSONN, Principal Agent. Richmond, Dec. 17, 1806.
WANTED TO HIRE,
A Man & Woman Servant.
The man to be a handy servant about a house and store—the woman to know how to cook, wash and iron.—Also, a small GIRL , about twelve or fourteen years of age; to be well recommended for their sobriety and honest- ty; for which liberal wages will be given. Enquire at this office. December 23d, 1806. tf
For Sale.
ON Thursday the twenty-second of Jan- uary, will be SOLD , to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of William Eubank, dec. in Caroline county,
Two likely Negro Men,
Belonging to the estate of said deceased, on a credit of twelve months, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, pay- able as may be required by the.
COMMISSIONERS. Dec. 19, 1806. w3t
10 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from my house in New-Kent county,
A Sorrel Horse,
Between 4 feet 10 inches, and 5 feet high, between four and five years old, a small star in his forehead, one of his hind feet white, a small lump on the inside of one of his fore legs, nick’d tail, and in low order. Sup- posed to have been stolen by a man named Bob Scott, a bright mulatto, in Gooch- land county, who was formerly in the mad house. Whoever will deliver the said horse to Christopher Tompkins or Richard Ed- wards in Richmond, or to the subscriber in New-Kent county, shall receive the a- bove reward.
JOHN MOSS, Jr. Dec. 22, 1806. 24
By Last Night’s Mail.
BOSTON, December 11.
By the Lydia, Capt. Tabor, arrived at New-Bedford, the Editor of the Boston Ga- zette has received the following intelli- gence from the London Papers.
LONDON, Oct. 16, [Latest date.] We stop the press to state that a Prussian Cap- tain, just arrived from Weser, has this af- ternoon made an affidavit at the custom- house, in which he declares, that when he left the Weser, accounts had been received there of the French forces under MU- RAT, amounting to thirty thousand men, having been surrounded and cut to pieces by the Prussians.
BATTLES IN ITALY.
A gentleman, arrived in London from Leghorn, by the latest arrivals from the Continent, states, that prior to his depart- ure (we have not been able to ascertain the precise date, but know that it is recent) accounts had reached that city from Na- ples, of great and continued disasters hav- ing befallen the French troops in Calabria. It was fully understood there, that a se- cond general engagement had taken place, in which the French were completely de- feated. General Jourdan is stated to have been killed by a musket shot discharged from a tree by a Calabrian. Massena is also said to have been dangerously wound- ed, and most of the officers of rank either killed or wounded. This victory, though glorious, was purchased with the loss of many valuable lives.
After this sanguinary affair, the remain- der of the French fell back upon Naples; and it was said that they had quitted that city, and had sought shelter in the Roman territory.
We also learn, that a respectable Bank- ing-house in the city received a letter from Vienna, dated the 24th of September, which states, that intelligence had been re- ceived there of the total dispersion of the French troops in Calabria on the 22d Aug. when most of the officers of rank were killed prior to the flight of the French.— The decisive blow is said to have been given by an armed force of insurgents, head- ed by a woman of the name of Rossi, whose husband was inhumanly butchered by the French, for being inimical to the Usurper’s government. This formidable force call themselves the “Army of Vengeance.” Joseph Bonaparte, the account states, fled to Florence.
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA.
In a very spirited Manifesto of the Em- peror Alexander, which unfolds the views of the Russian government, his Majesty, after avowing his wish for peace; and re- curring to the mild pacific measures which he had adopted, for preserving it, observes: —“Either peace or continuance of war, must necessarily be the result of our mea- sures. We wish for peace, but if a dura- ble peace and one grounded upon recip- rocal advantage cannot be attained, we shall account it a sacred duty which we owe to the honor of the Russian name, to the secu- rity of the country, to our faith pledged by treaties, to the general preservation of Eu- rope, to abandon all pacific proceedings, and to make those exertions which those considerations render indispensable.”
Lord Holland has been appointed to the Privy Seal, vice Lord Sidmouth, resigned.
A letter is received in Washington, stat- ing, that Col. Burr had descended the Ohio! with his squadron, on what expedition not known; no women nor children were al- lowed to go with him.
(Washington Federalist.)
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Joseph Trabe, dec. of Pow- hatan county, either by bond or open ac- count, will please bring them forward on or before the first day of April next, as I wish to ascertain the amount by that time. Those who do not present them to me by the above time, must not expect to be plac- ed on an equal footing with the rest of the creditors.
ARTHUR SURETTY, Adm’r. Powhatan, 19th Dec. 1806. 2w
TAKEN up by JOSEPH ISBELL, living in Louisa County, a white BOAR, with a few black spots, no mark in the ears, sup- posed to be about one year old. Given un- der my hand this 9th September, 1806.
THO: GARDNER.
We the subscribers being first duly sworn, have appraised the above described hog to one pound four shillings current money.
John Johnson. John Foster. John Hubbard.
A Copy, Teste, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. L. C. w3t||
TAKEN up by Haley Cole, a stray bay MARE, four or five years old, four feet six or eight inches high, the right hind foot white, some white hairs, hanging mane and switch tail; shod before. Appraised by Arch’d Wooldridge, Edward Burnett and Royal Brumall, to thirty dollars.
Given under my hand this 26th March, 1806. w3t* EDWARD MOSELEY.
Notice.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, on the 20th day of Janu- ary last, by Thomas Paulet, Jr. of Charlotte county, for the benefit of Martin Hancock, will be sold, for ready money, on Friday the 9th of January, 1807, at Thomas & McKin- sey’s store in said county, the following property, to wit:
Three likely Negroes,
named Frank, Washington and Anna; also three Horses, six head of Cattle, two feather Beds and furniture, with a quantity of household and kitchen Furniture, or so much of said property as shall be sufficient to satisfy the purpose of the said deed of trust.
Claiborne Barkdale, Jr. Truslee. Charlotte, Dec. 13, 1806.
FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
The following lines, which have never been published before, are taken from the ma- nuscript of the author, the Hon. Robert Spencer, grandson to the late, & nephew to the present, Duke of Marlborough: he is one of the choice wits of the day.
GOOD BYE AND HOW D’ Y’ DO.
ONE day, Good-bye met How d’ y’ do; Too close to shun saluting, But soon the rival sisters flew From kissing to disputing.
“Away! says How d’ y’ do, your mien Appals my cheerful nature, No name so sad as yours is seen In sorrow’s nomenclature.”
Whene’er I give one sunshine hour, Your cloud comes o’er to shade it, Whene’er I plant one bosom flow’r, Your mildew drops to fade it.
Ere How d’ y’ do has tun’d each tongue To hope’s “delightful measure,” Good-bye in friendship’s ear has rung The knell of parting pleasure.
From sorrows past my chemic skill Draws tears of consolation, Whilst you from present joys distill The tears of separation.”
Cool-bye replied, “your statement’s true; And well your cause you’ve pleaded, And pray who’d think of How d’ y’ do, Unless Good-bye preceded?”
Without my prior influence Could yours have ever flourish’d, And can your hand one flower dispense, But those my tears have nourish’d;
How oft, if at the court of love Concealment be the fashion, When How d’ y’ do has fail’d to move Good-bye reveals the passion!
How oft, when Cupid’s fires decline, As every heart remembers, One sigh of mine, and only mine, Revives the dying embers!
Go, bid the timid lover choose, And I’ll resign my charter, If he for ten kind How d’ y’ dos One kind Good-bye would barter.
From love and friendship’s kindled source We both derive existence, And they would both lose half their force Without our joint assistance.
’Tis well the world our merit knows, Since time, there’s no denying, One half in how d’ do-ing goes, And t’other in Good-bye-ing.”
A man named Pegg, a few days since un- dertook for the trifling wager of 5s to run 8 miles in an hour, on the road from Hin- doleveston, to Foulsham, in Norfolk, which he performed in 58 minutes. The first four he ran in 23 minutes, and the last one in 8 minutes.—London Paper.
Notice.
I FOREWARN all persons from taking an assignment of sundry Bonds, given by Smith Blake of Henrico county, to Robert Mitchell of the city of Richmond, which I will not pay unless compelled by law, as I conceive the said bonds were discharged by the said Smith Blake, and the said Ro- bert Mitchell has refused to give them up; there is a balance on one bond of 24 shil- lings; three other bonds of ten pounds each, due in 1793, 1794 and 1795, and one note taken on demand for fifty-three in 1797.
Geo. BLAKE, Adm’r. of Smith Blake, dec. 25th Nov. 1806. 2t
To Rent,
THE HOUSE and LOT, with a good garden and stable, where Mr. James Whitelaw lived. Enquire of the subscriber on Shockoe Hill.
Thomas ELLIOTT. Richmond, Dec. 19, 1806. 4t||
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The Stranger in Ireland, OR A TOUR
In the Southern and Western parts of that country, In the year 1805. By JOHN CARR, esq. of the honorable society of the middle temple, author of a Northern Summer or travels round the Baltic; the Stran- ger in France, &c.”
“ORIGINAL ANECDOTES of FRED- ERICK the GREAT, King of Prussia, and of his family, his court,

EDUCATION.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he will continue his SCHOOL, at his house in the lower end of Albemarle county, where he teaches the Greek and Latin languages, the English language Grammatically, Composition, and the Rudiments of the Mathematics.
His price for Boarding and tuition, where scholars find their own beds and furniture, is twenty-eight pounds for ten months, one third in advance, the balance at the expiration of the term—Two months of the year, May and October, are allowed as vacation. Where washing and mending are done, his price is thirty-two pounds, terms as above—For tuition alone his price is eight pounds; one half in advance, the balance at the end of six months.
Parents who place their children under his instruction, may rest assured, that particular attention will be paid to their morals, and every assistance afforded to promote their learning.
To accommodate parents who feel disposed to educate their daughters, I would board six or eight little girls.
JAMES G. WADDIL. October 7th, 1806. 2m
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF Macmurdo & Fisher, WILL terminate with the 31st day of December next. The affairs of the company, after that period, will remain in the hands of Charles J. Macmurdo for settlement.
CHARLES J. MACMURDO. GEORGE FISHER. Richmond, Nov. 14, 1806. tJan*.
THE Subscriber informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has taken the house commonly called the City Tavern, where he flatters himself that from the accommodation and attention that will be paid to those that may favor him with their patronage, and the moderate charges that will be exacted from them; that they will be a greeably satisfied.
N. WHITE. November, 24, 1806. 4w
N. B. I have accommodations for eight or ten members of the Assembly, with their horses on the lowest terms. N.W.
NOTICE.
THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to the subscription terms.
Philadelphia: July 1806. t1st Jan
Richmond Old School.
THE subscribers take the liberty to inform their friends, and the public generally, that their School will be continued the ensuing year, and will be open for the reception of Pupils, on Monday the fifth of January, at their School room, on the back-street, near the Court-house and immediately below Col. Adams'. Terms of Tuition, for Reading, Writing, &c. £5 per ann. Reading Grammar and Geography, or any one of the last mentioned branches of education £6 per ann. to be paid quarterly, and one dollar entrance with each Scholar, to defray the expense of fuel. Hours of attendance as usual, and until eleven o'clock on Saturdays for the Grammar and Geography classes.
Eliza Richardson. William Richardson, Jr. Richmond, Dec. 1st, 1806. tJan
CAY and COWAN, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of WATCHES, with a variety of articles of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK—Also, an assortment of WATCH MAKERS TOOLS and MATERIAL—Which with their former stock, render their assortment very general—all of which they offer at the lowest prices, for cash
Richmond, October 9th, 1806. tf
Alexandria Crackers.
NOW landing, a consignment by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery of his "far famed excellent CRACKERS," in barrels, half barrels and kegs. Also Superfine
PILOT BREAD.
And for sale (at the bakery price in Alexandria, and charges) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by
JAMES SMITH, Who has in store low priced Blue, sack flat Cloth, and assorted FLANNELS, which he will sell a bargain. Also INDIAN PIECE GOODS very cheap.
Richmond, Dec. 1, 1806. tf
For Sale,
A LIKELY NEGRO MAN, who is well acquainted with the Tanning and Currying business. Apply to Henry Garrett, esq. of the House of Delegates, or to ROBERT YANCEY.
Yanceyville, Nov. 27th, 1806. 4w
NOTICE.
ALL persons that have any just claims against the estate of Francis Rice, dec. of the county of Prince Edward, are requested to come forward and make it known to me as quick as possible—and all persons that are indebted to the said estate are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, as the situation of the legatee is such that they cannot give any indulgence.
ISHAM RICE, Esq. October 20th, 1806. 4w
FOR SALE.
THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given immediately.
J. PENN. October 9th, 1806. tf
A Valuable Farm for sale.
BEING desirous to remove to the state of Kentucky, I will sell the farm on which I now live, containing by estimation three hundred and fifty acres of valuable LAND, lying in Hanover county, on Chickahominy river, adjoining the land of Gen. Marshall and Daniel Trueheart, Esq. and within nine miles of the city of Richmond. It is probable that a new road will be shortly opened to cross Chickahominy opposite to the said land, which will reduce the distance to only five miles and a half to the said City. There is upon this Farm a commodious and convenient dwelling house, with all other necessary out houses, and a new Lee-house, built upon the best construction, near a very fine spring; a handsome Yard, and Garden neatly inclosed with sawed paling; a young Apple orchard, containing 750 trees, and a Peach orchard, containing 1200 trees, all just beginning to bear; they were well selected, at great trouble and expense, from the best nurseries in the state, and are handsomely planted and inclosed. This farm is laid off into three fields, and is well adapted to the culture of Indian corn, Wheat and other small grain, and a part of the land will bring prime Tobacco. I will also sell one half of the Grist-mill, known by the name of White's mill, adjoining the said Farm. The mill-pond and Chickahominy afford as many fine fresh water fish throughout the year as any situation in the state, and wild fowl in their season, all of which may be procured with very little trouble. Should I meet with a purchaser between this and the last of January next, I will at that time give possession. There are forty bushels of wheat well put in this fall on the farm.
WILLIAM WHITE. 25th November, 1806. 1m
A list of one Hogshead Tobacco remaining in Gray's Creek Warehouse, with the mark, number, weight and the name of the person for whom it was inspected, which if not claimed agreeably to law, will be sold at Surry court house on the fourth Tuesday in February next (that being court day.) D. B. No. 178, Gross 1543, Tare 145; Nett 1398. Damarius Birdsong. PYLAND & DAVIS, Inspectors. Surry county, 29th Oct. 1806. 6w
FOR SALE.
THE LOT & HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides: on it are a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately paid in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf.
Also, 371 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Wicwihogy's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken.
Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots. For terms apply to
Thos. Newton. tf
The Subscriber,
THINKS proper to give notice, he has removed the practice of the law, and purposes regular attendance in the Court of Appeals, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Chancery, holden in the city of Richmond, (to which place he is now preparing to remove his residence.) Due attention will be paid to such business as may be committed to his care.
WILLIAM COWAN. Lunenburgh, Nov. 14. tf
A. HEWES & CO.
Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market,
 Salt in sacks  Jamaica and Antigua Rum  New England Rum  Port & Sherry Wine  Old Cognac Brandy  Loaf and Brown Sugar  Molasses  Coffee of superior quality  Alexandria Crackers  Rhode Island Cheese  Imperial Tea  Herrings and Shad  Alexandria in Beer barrels  English Walnuts  Brown Soap  Nummegs  Pepper  Allspice  Mace  Cloves  Starch  Fig Blue, &c &c &c 
A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1806. tf
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this place, on the 14th inst. JAMES LOWNES, a soldier of the public guard, about 28 years of age, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, fair complexion, with red hair and large whiskers, with blue eyes. It is unknown where he will go, as he is very fond of spirits. Any person taking up said deserter and bringing him to this place, and delivering him to me, or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward.
ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G
N. B. All masters of vessels are forbidden from carrying him out of this place. A. Q. Richmond, Nov. 13th, 1806. tf
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain.
WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
Andr. Stevenson
HAS REMOVED his Office to the large room immediately above Mr. Jacob Fackler's Store, on the main street, and nearly opposite the Auction House of Taylor and Brown. Richmond, Dec. 6. 1806
SELLING off CHEAP.
M. & B. MYERS, INTENDING to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of
DRY GOODS,
Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles, to wit: Irish Linens, Flanders' Sheetings, Osnaburgs, Hessian's Long-Lawns; Linen and Cotton Cambricks; Superfine and second Broad Cloths and Casimers; Blankets, Coatings and Flannels; Bennett's & Fancy Cordons and Velvets; Swans Down and Mole-skins; rich figured Satins; Silver Muslins; Saracens; Italian Lute-strings; Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns; a few Silk Pelisses; Gloves and Hosiery; elegant Plumes; Wreaths and fancy Head-Ornaments; a handsome assortment of Bibbons; Table-Cloths and Napkins in sets; 3-4 7-8 & 10-4 Diapers; a few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces; sets of Cut-Glass Decanters, Wine & Tumblers; Glass-Bowls, Spice-Bottles, Hall-Lamps, &c. &c.
They have on hand and will continue to keep, as usual, a complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS.
Those who buy with cash will be allowed a very liberal discount which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On sums of consequence, a credit, if required, will be given of three to six months; the purchaser giving approved negotiable paper. Richmond, 9th Dec. 1806. tf
Advertisement.
A LIST of 22 Hogsheads of TOBACCO, which have been deposited in Shockoe Warehouse over two years. They will therefore be sold at April Henrico court next, if not claimed before that time; viz:
 No. MK. No. 348 154 1147 Spring Inspe.  131 1118 do. do.  T S 588 196 1460 do. do.  1098 125 1631 do. do.  C T 11 165 1900 do. do.  1566 165 1191 do. do.  W T 1896 140 1410 Cannon's do. do.  No. MK 184 192 1328 do. do.  R I 926 118 1607 Lynch's do. do.  W L 1913 123 1327 do. do.  W S 1775 135 1457 do. do.  W P 1433 140 1706 Martin's do. do.  905 146 1232 Horsley's do. do.  No. MK 255 116 1237 Henderson's do. not full.  442 195 1077 do. do.  I G 780 137 1300 Nicholas's do. do.  561 132 1156 Deane's do. do.  M H 917 158 1242 do. do.  S T 109 124 1497 Randolph's do. do.  W C 750 156 1207 Lynch's do. do.  1212 150 1310 Rivanna do. do.  1213 149 1455 do. do.   MOSBY & YOUNG, Inspectors. Dec. 10, 1806. 3w
TO RENT.
THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Garden, at present occupied by S. Pleasants Jr.—Possession may be had by the last of this month. Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises. JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 3d 1806. tf
DISCOVERIES OF LEWIS AND HIS PARTNERS IN LOUISIANA.
A fresh supply of the above interesting work is just received and for sale at this office. October 25. tf
L. WERCO, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has just received a large supply of CLOTHS, CASIMERS, SWANSDOWNS, and SILK STOCKINGS, which he now offers for sale at reduced prices. Richmond, Dec 13, 1806. tf
Negroes for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Richardson Harris, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due from said Harris to the estate of Thomas Bryers, dec. will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the house of Haley Cole, near the Coal mines in the county of Chesterfield, on Thursday the first of January, 1807, the following SLAVES, viz. Charles, Phillis and Annaky, or so many thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt mentioned in the said deed of trust. The above named Charles is an excellent waterman, about 35 years of age; Phillis and Annaky are under 21. WILLIAM TRABUE, Trustee. Dec. 12, 1806. 3t
WILL BE SOLD.
To the highest bidder, for cash, at New-Kent Courthouse, on the 19th of January next, by virtue of a deed of trust from Benedict Crump, executed to me to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Robert Christian, which has been transferred to Thomas Claiborne, the TRACT OF LAND whereon the said Crump now lives, containing by estimation 376 acres, adjoining the lands of John Adams, James Davis, Francis Ferguson and others. Also, the TRACT OF LAND whereon the said Crump's mill stands, including said mill, containing by estimation 348 acres, and bounded by the lands of John Waddill, dec. Edwin Poindexter and others.—Likewise the following SLAVES, viz. Rachel and her two children Edmund and George, Charlotte, Judith, David, Jenny and Violet, or so much of said property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in the deed. THE TRUSTEE. Dec. 15, 1806. tds
WILL be SOLD, at AUCTION, on the premises on the 10th day of January next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, MY LAND,
In Hanover county, situated on Chickahominy river, 12 miles from the city of Richmond, and five miles above the Meadow Bridges; containing 344 acres. On this land is a dwelling house 44 feet by 16, a kitchen, negro houses, stables, and a granary, all in good repair. It is deemed needless to speak of the advantages resulting from a farm so convenient to market, as this must be obvious to every one; or to give a description of the soil, as it is presumed that no one will purchase without first viewing the premises—Suffice it to say, there is no land on said river more fertile, nor any situation more agreeable. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
PETER CRUTCHFIELD. December 11th, 1806. tds*
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses.
Enquire of the printer. Richmond, August 3, 1806. tf
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber being anxious to remove to the western country, will sell on very moderate terms, two valuable tracts of LAND, lying in the county of Halifax, one tract lying on Dan river, eight miles above Irvine's ferry, containing about 540 acres, 90 of which are Low Grounds of the best quality, with convenient houses for the accommodation of a family. Also a tract on Birch's creek, containing 770 acres, with houses fit only for negroes and an overseer. Each plantation has cleared land sufficient to work 5 or 6 hands to advantage. CHARLES BARKER. Dec. 16, 1806. 6t*
I DESIGN the ensuing year with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the Tuition of 15 Females—Grammar, Geography & Arithmetic will be taught. Strict attention will also be paid to the composition of the Scholars, nor will their morals be neglected. The price will be £38 each scholar finding her own bed—16th of the price to be paid in advance. Gerard Banks. Goochland, 27th Sept 1806. tf
NOW READY FOR THE PRESS, And will be published immediately after the next session of the General Assembly,
By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun. VOLUME SECOND
OF THE REVISED CODE;
CONTAINING A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such Acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1806.
TOGETHER WITH AN APPENDIX,
 IN WHICH WILL BE INSERTED, I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code.  II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest.  III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia.  IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck.  V. A Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the Commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.  VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads.  VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges.  All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar.—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
TERMS.
 I. It shall be printed on an entire new type, of a size larger than that used in the last edition of the Revised Code, published in 1803.  II. The paper shall be of good quality, and the book, when bound, will form a volume in large octavo, to match the first volume of the same work. The number of pages cannot be ascertained, though it is expected, from the matter of which the book will be composed, (there being ninety-five new chapters in the continuation from 1801 to 1805, and upwards of one hundred omitted acts) that it will contain nearly as many pages as the last edition.  III. The price to subscribers will be Five Dollars, to be paid on delivery of the book—to non-subscribers the price will be considerably increased.  ** Subscriptions are received by the publisher in Richmond.
JUST PUBLISHED,
By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. and for sale by the press, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond;
The Virginia Almanack,
FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1807;
Being the third after Bissextile or Leap Year Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county Virginia. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, officers of Government, members of the Senate and House of Delegates, times of holding the superior & county Courts throughout the state, list of roads, &c. &c. &c. a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. September 13th, 1806.
We have lately received,
FOR SALE,
 12 bbls. sugar  30 bbls. do.  300 lbs. green coffee  10 bbls. Antigua rum  5 do. Windward Island do.  14 bbls. N. E. rum  14 bbls. do.  12 bbls. molasses  8 casks Malaga wine  20 tiers & bbls. whisky  4 pipes apple brandy  15 bbls. do.  12 crates Liverpool ware assorted  10 do. stone do.  15 boxes cotton & woocards do.  4 tons castings assorted, viz. pots, ovens, skellets, spiders, and irons, teakettles and waggon boxes  350 sacks salt  100 bbls. cut herrings  30 do. whole do.  15 do. shad  40 lbs. Spanish indigo  15 lbs. nummegs  100 pr men's fine shoes  50 do. coarse do.  500 lbs. Glauber salts 
We have also on hand,
 German, Crawley and Blythe Steel  Race & ground ginger  Pepper  Allspice  FF & P powder  Shot, assorted sizes  French brandy  Rice  Cheese  Wrought and cut nails, assorted sizes  Shuff  Glass ware, viz. 1-2 pt. tumblers and decanters, assorted sizes  Hats  Loaf sugar  Tanners' & Linseed oil  Nova Scotia grind stones  Ground plaster in bbls  Good manufactured tobacco by the keg, for retailing  Tar  Weeding hoes  Nests woolware  Bed cords, leading lines and twine  Necklace  Stone jugs, butter pots, chamber pots, wash basins, bake pans, chums, &c. &c. &c. 
We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copers and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce. Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1806.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to me on the 27th September, 1805 by Fleming Cayce, to secure a debt due John Gilliam, & Co by him. I shall on the premises, on Friday the 9th January next, proceed to sell, for ready money, to the highest bidder, the TRACT OF LAND on which the said Cayce resides, with a negro woman named Nancy, and her three children, Ann, Harriott and Sally, or as much of the said property as will comply with the purposes of the deed, reserving that part of the said Land conditionally released to J. Higginbotham, & Co.
J. MICHAUX, Trustee. Cumberland, 10th November, 1806. w7t*
Powhatan county court, October 16th, 1806.
Alexander Marshall, executor & heir, or devisee of Mary Mary Marshall, deceased, Plaintiff. AGAINST Josiah Thompson, executor of Josiah Thompson, deceased, who was administrator of Patience Thompson, deceased, and Thomas Watkins, Defendants.
THIS day came the plaintiff by John Lane, esquire, his attorney, and the defendant Josiah Thompson not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is not an inhabitant of this state; therefore, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant Josiah Thompson, appear here on the third Wednesday in February next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy