Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-10-09 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1197.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
NOTICE.
All persons having legal claims against the late James Buber, of Caroline county, will please to make them known to the subscribers immediately that provision may be made for their payment.
WM. SMITH. PARNENAS ROGERS.
Caroline, 3d Feb. 1805.
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Friday the twenty-third day of August, 1805.
Daniel Wilson, sr. ex'r. of the last will and testament of Claiborne Anderson, dec'd. Against Thomas Webster and Peter Webster, defts.
THIS day came the complainant (by his counsel), and the defendant Thomas not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Thomas is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth. Therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant Thomas do appear here on the fourth Thursday in November next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county on two several court days.
A copy—Teste,
JAMES TOWNES, Jr. C. A. C.
At a Court of Quarterly Session held for the county of Lancaster, at the courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of August, 1805.
James Smith, plf. Against Walter Muschett, Baldwin M. Ireland, Dace C. Edwards and Thomas Hurst, defts.
THIS day came the plaintiff by his counsel, and the defendant Walter Muschett, 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 deft. is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the plf. by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said deft. appear here on the third Monday in November next and answer the bill of the plf., and it is further ordered that the other defts. do not pay, convey away or secrete the money or effects in their hands belonging to the said deft. Walter Muschett, until the further order and decree of this court concerning the same; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Argus for two months successively, and another posted at the front door of the courthouse of the county.
Copy—Teste.
J. TOWLES, Ch.
LINDLEY MURRAY'S
SPELLING BOOK.
Just received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and for sale at his printing office and Book-Store; Richmond,
An English Spelling Book.
With reading lessons, adapted to the capacities of children, in three parts. Calculated to advance the learners, by natural and easy gradations; and to teach Orthography and Pronunciation together.
BY LINDLEY MURRAY, Author of "English Grammar adapted to the different classes of Learners."
"An English Spelling Book from the author of the 'English Grammar,'" will undoubtedly excite considerable expectation from those who have been in the habit of using the latter; and we doubt not that in process of time, the Spelling Book will have as many admirers as the Grammar has already obtained. We are glad to see that Mr. Murray has been careful in the right division of his syllables in his spelling; and that he has not followed the example of others, by introducing into his book a mass of irrelevant matter."—Imperial Review, Oct. 1804.
"We have before had occasion to commend the useful labours of Mr. Murray; and this little work (the Spelling Book) is an addition to them, which from its ease, clearness and precision, will prove greatly serviceable to the reader and for which it is designed."—Monthly Mirror, October, 1804.
"Mr. Murray's successful exertions for the service of youth, have been so often before us, with applause, that we think it sufficient, on the present occasion, to announce the above publication; and to add, that it will not, in any manner detract from the well earned reputation of the author, in this department of literature."—European Magazine, Nov. 1804.
"With the great merit of Mr. Lindley Murray, in providing assistance for the instruction of youth, the public are well acquainted. He has now descended to the very elements of instruction, and with the same skill and judgment which he has displayed in his other attempts. We recommend to the public this most important little volume, as the only work with which we are acquainted in the English Language, for teaching children to read, written by a philosopher and a man of taste."—Literary Journal, Nov. 1804.
"Mr. Murray's elementary works have the sure merit of combining well directed efforts to train the infant mind to virtue with the best means of imparting instruction to it. In the Spelling Book before us, this is particularly the case, and we can therefore safely recommend it as the best work of this kind which has lately fallen under our inspection." Anti-Jacobin, December 1804.
"We do not always think it necessary to employ our time in examining literary productions of so very humble a kind as Spelling Books. The name of Lindley Murray, however, whom we have more than once had occasion to commend, arrested our attention. We find his present publication divided into three parts. In the latter class are several useful things, not commonly found in such works: for instance Reading Lessons in Italian, Old English and Manuscript Letters; explanations of the sounds of the letters, distinguishing the long and short sounds of the vowels, and the anomalous sounds of all; and finally, rules for spelling, very clearly and distinctly expressed."—British Critic, December, 1804.
For Rent, for the ensuing year, TWO TENEMENTS:
One at the lower end of the basin, near the cold spring, occupied by the subscriber as a grocery ever since it was erected, and is inferior to but few in the city for that business. The other tenement, (occupied the present year by Mr. Thomas Underwood, Jr.) is adjacent to the grocery, and pleasantly situated for a genteel private family—the two tenements may be taken together or separately. Possession of the grocery may be had at any time between this and the 1st day of December, and of the private dwelling the 15th of January next. I will SELL one or two TENEMENTS, on the canal, near the public warehouse—for further particulars apply to
Archelaus Hughes.
Richmond, October 1, 1805.
THE subscriber having taken on himself the administration of the estate of Richard Baugh, deceased, gives this public notice, that on the 3d day of October next, at the late dwelling of the deceased, in the town of Manchester, he will expose to sale the following PROPERTY, which composes the whole of the decedent's estate, viz: Lucy a woman with her two children; Sall, a woman, and Hannah, a girl, together with the whole Household and Kitchen Furniture, as also two Milch Cows—The terms will be, that from the first sales of the estate, the amount of £75 must be made in ready money, to answer the payment of house rent; on the residue of the property a credit of twelve months will be given on all sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid; for all sums under, the money will be expected before the removal of the articles purchased.
BENJAMIN GRAVES.
Adm'r. of Rich'd. Baugh, dec.
Chesterfield, Sept. 16th, 1805.
••• The sale of the above property is POSTPONED until THURSDAY the 24th OCTOBER NEXT, when it will certainly take place.
Benjamin Graves, Adm'r.
September 27th, 1805.
TO BE SOLD.
On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, from two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of
LAND.
In the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond—a distance which renders it but little liable to pillage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States. The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell Richmond, May 4th, 1805. (oatf)
TO RENT.
The new two story Brick Tenement,
ADJOINING Mr. John Glynn's, and near the Old City Tavern; is a good stand for business, either for dry goods or groceries. Possession may be had immediately, and the terms made known on application to Saml. White.
I have also for SALE, on moderate terms, a large quantity of Old Cyder VINE-GAR, fit for pickling and table use. Richmond, August 10, 1805.
AT a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, held at the General Office, on the 21st September, 1805.
The following section was added to the Rules and Regulations of the Society, which is by order of the Board, published for the information of all persons concerned, viz—
ARTICLE 3d.
Section 11 WHENEVER the revaluation of a building already insured, shall be made, if it shall have so happened, that the proprietor thereof shall have departed this life, ante-dated to the date of the revaluation—in such case the new declaration, to be executed after such revaluation shall be made and subscribed by all the parties then having title to such building in like form, and agreeably to the Rules and Regulations, which are prescribed to parties holding a similar interest in any building and disposed to effect an original insurance thereof.
ALEXR. M'RAE, President M. A. S.
Teste—LEWIS M. RIVALAIN, Ck B. D.
Fall & Winter Goods.
The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their
WOOLLENS;
Among which are
 Bales of assorted Rose & Duffill  Blankets,  Do. Nap'd Cottons,  Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose,  Do. White & Coloured Plains,  Do. Kerseys & Halfhicks,  Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd,  Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices,  Do. Forrest Cloths,  Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices,  Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. 
Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS.
Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms.
GILLIAT & KIRBY.
October 4, 1805.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the General Assembly of Virginia, at the next session, praying that an act may pass to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting a Canal on the south side of the falls of James River, or otherwise improving the navigation of the river for the passage of Batteaux; and also for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Manchester.
August 13.
MARSHALL'S SALES.
To be SOLD, for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards and David Ross, and other defendants, in order to raise the sum of 4200 dols 36 cents, with the expenses of sale, a number of very valuable SLAVES, now at the Oxford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 16th day of November next.
BEN MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Octob. 4, 1805
JUST RECEIVED, From Dr. CHURCH'S Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing-Office, a free supply of the following
Patent Medicines:
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS,
A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumptions.
PATRIOT'S LOZENGES,
For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c.
CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF
MUSTARD,
For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c.
ANODYNE ESSENCE, for the head-ache.
VOLATILE TINCTURE, for the tooth-ache.
THE BOTANICAL TEA.
INFALLIBLE GERMANY PLASTER,
For the cure of corns.
CHURCH'S ANALYTIC FEMALE PILLS.
SCOTT'S OINTMENT,
Cures the most inveterate itch in four hours with out Mercury.
EYE SALVE, for all disorders of the eye.
ANTISCORBUTIC TINCTURE,
For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gum.
ESSENCE OF SCURFY-GRASS,
For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy
VERMIFUGE LOZENGES,
For destroying worms in children & grown persons.
ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR,
For the cure of all kinds of Fits.
CORDIAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM,
For nervous disorders, debility, in ward weakness,
VEGETABLE LOTION,
For the face and skin, freckles, sun-burns, prickly heat, ring worms, tetter, &c. &c.
DR. CHURCH'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS,
For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsia, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cholera morbus, gravel, indigestion, loss of appetite, and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels.
THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS.
For the cure of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c.
HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS.
ESSENCE OF PEPPER MINT.
ALOEO.
DR. CHURCH'S TREATISE ON THE VENEREAL. Containing plain and easy directions for the speedy and effectual cure of that disease in both sexes; whereby any person may cure themselves at a small expense—price half a dollar.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office and Book Store, Richmond,
The Stranger in France; or a Tour from De-ville to Paris—by John Carr, Esq.
Cooper's History of North America containing a review of the customs and manners of the original inhabitants; the first settlement of the British Colonies; and their Rise and Progress, to the time of their becoming United, Free and Independent States—By the Rev. Mr. Cooper—to which is added an Appendix, containing the Constitution of the United States, and the Declaration of Independence.
Smith's Wealth of Nations.
Pleasures and Pains of Memory.
Pleasures of Hope and Memory.
Vattel's Law of Nations.
Dialogues of Devils.
Dramatic Poems.
The safety of appealing at the Day of Judgment in the Righteousness of Christ, opened and applied, by Solomon Stoddard.
The Life and Character of the late reverend, learned and pious Mr. JONATHAN EDWARDS, President of the College of New Jersey, together with Extracts from his Private Writings and Diary; and also, seventeen Select Sermons, on various important subjects.
Antenor's Travels
Austin's Letters
Perpetual Almanac
Principles of Eloquence, containing Hints to Public Speakers—by T. Knox—also Jerningham's Essay on the Eloquence of the Pulpit in England.
Eccentric Biography, with plates
Or, or the History of Threefingered Jack
Ainsworth's Dictionary
Gilford's Juvenal
Juvenile Letters
Geographical Catechism
Grandpre's Voyage in India
Swedenborg's Works
Cowper's Life
The Expositor; or many Mysteries unravelled—defined in a series of letters between a friend and his correspondent: comprising the Learned Pig, Invisible Lady and Acoustic Temple—Philosophical Swan—Penetrating Spy Glasses, Optical and Magnetic, and various other curiosities on similar principles—Also, a few of the most wonderful Feats as performed by the art of Legerdemain; with some reflections on Ventiloquism.
TICKETS
In the Second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery for sale at this office—The drawing certainly to commence in November.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
An enquiry into the constitutionality and expediency of the general government making provision for education and internal improvement.
(Continued.)
But that, notwithstanding, it shall be considered doubtful whether Congress possess the power of promoting education and internal improvements, is not expedient that the Constitution should be so altered as to confer the power?
That it is expedient will, I apprehend, appear from the following considerations;
1. The general government possesses the exclusive power of laying imposts, which is the most productive source of taxation, while it likewise possesses the power of taxing every other object, in common with the states. That government has also the sole disposition of the western lands, which constitute a vast fund of wealth, which can only properly be devoted to whatever is the most promotive of the general good. The general government then possesses the means of effectually exercising this power, which the states do not. From the states then we cannot look for its exercise, unless the means, now possessed by the general government, be transferred to them. Either then these great objects will be neglected, or the Constitution must be modified. The only question to be solved is, whether this alteration shall consist in giving the general government new powers, or in transferring to the states some of the powers now possessed by the general government. The latter object may be effected in two ways; either by taking from the general government the entire right of laying certain taxes, and vesting it in the states, or by suffering the right to be retained by the general government, but providing that, under certain circumstances, the product of certain taxes shall go to the states for their disposition. For divesting the general government of the entire right of laying certain taxes there will probably be few advocates. It was thought by the framers of the federal Constitution that as that instrument was principally formed to preserve the union of the states against every species of foreign or internal danger, it was indispensable that powers commensurate to the object should be conferred; that no possibility should occur of an object so infinitely important failing to be attended to. Viewing the history of other states, and particularly of free states, it was seen that emergencies had not unfrequently occurred in their affairs, which required the prompt and decisive interposition of all the physical resources of the nation. It was sensibly felt that the want of an efficient command of these resources had often endangered the existence of nations, and still oftener emboldened the injustice and avarice of their enemies. The experience of the whole world had demonstrated the truth of the maxim, that the only way of preserving peace was to be prepared for war: Nor could that government be said to be prepared for war, that had not the means of carrying it on either in its hands, or within its immediate reach. Hence, with scarcely a dissenting voice, notwithstanding the magnitude of the powers, there was devolved on the general government the command of the whole force of the community, the right of declaring war, and that of laying taxes to any amount, and on all objects, except exported articles. The possession of this power has excited no murmur. Great as it undoubtedly is, it has been considered necessary. An attempt to disturb it would probably not only be viewed with extreme apprehension, but prove abortive. Indeed as among the numerous projects suggested, no one has proposed it, it may be considered as not in the least likely to be effected. The only alternative left is, the suffering the power to be retained by the general government, but providing that, under certain circumstances, the product of certain taxes should go to the states for their disposition.
Is it not here at once perceived, that this disposition of the product of taxes, being dependent upon certain circumstances, some body must be the judge of their occurrence and that that body can be no other than the general government? The preservation of peace against foreign aggression, the maintenance of law and order against internal violence, and the fulfilment of national engagements, must, in the first instance be provided for; and then, and then only would follow the duty of transferring to the respective states the surplus wealth of the national treasury. Of these prior, and indispensable claims, the general government must judge exclusively. They must determine the size of the army and navy necessary to be maintained, and the quantum of treasure to be kept in their coffers as a resource against contingencies. In this case, then, a very essential, the most essential part of the power over education and internal improvements, would be exclusively and necessarily reposed in
Congress. They would have the uncontrolled determination of the amount of treasure, which could be spared for these objects, and the season when it could be spared. This view of the subject therefore, strongly enforces the propriety, while it demonstrates the necessity, that a large part of this power should be exercised by the general government.
2. There may, however, be those, who, from a jealousy of the extensive powers of the general government, and an aversion to their extension in any respect, are hostile to the bestowal of this power. These men will probably argue in this manner. Let the general government attend alone to those objects to which the states are altogether incompetent. Let them lay taxes for these objects, as occasion requires. When the occasion ceases let the taxes be repealed. The states can then reimpose them, and apply their proceeds to the accomplishment of objects peculiarly appropriate to them. To this argument, it may be answered, that the proposed alteration of the Constitution, so far from augmenting, would probably reduce the present powers of the general government, as will appear hereafter. But, not here insisting on this point, it is sufficient in reply to observe that the great, and only abundant sources of revenue are exclusively vested in the general government. A long experience has shown that the ideas, the habits, the prejudices of our citizens will not admit the imposition of considerable taxes, except in the shape of duties on imported articles. If we pass the whole states in review, it will be found that the taxes laid by them on other objects, are comparatively extremely light. Writing entirely from general impressions, I may, notwithstanding, confidently say that the whole amount of taxes, laid by all the states, does not exceed the annual sum of one million of dollars, which is not a tenth part of the amount of taxes paid to the general government on imported articles. If then the power of the general government to promote internal improvements be denied, and the reposing such a power rejected, all the benefits derivable from the surplus wealth of the general treasury will be lost; not a dollar of it will be devoted to these great objects.
We shall, however, be told, that Congress will only have to reduce their duties, when they cease to have occasion for them, and thus correspondently relieve the people from the burthen of taxes. But this would be attended with the serious inconvenience of perpetual change in the duties, so mischievous to the regular avocation of the citizens; or with the still greater inconvenience of having too much, or too little money in the general treasury; the first of which would tempt the government into many dangerous projects, while the latter would expose it to embezzlement and insult. But independently of these considerations, what is, in a few years, to be done with the vast income that will flow from the sale of western lands, a source of wealth which will then be equal to the whole present revenue derived from imposts? This cannot be abandoned, without manifest injustice to the general interest. And yet, it is not easy to see, after the national debt shall be discharged, to what objects, other than those of internal improvement, it could be beneficially applied.
3. It will be found hereafter, not only impolitic, but impracticable, in any great degree, to reduce the duties paid on imported articles. A large portion of the amount, probably the greater part of it, is derived from articles, which are taxed to counteract the impositions of other nations, and to encourage the growth or manufacture of our own productions. The same causes which, in the first instance occasioned the imposition of these duties, will not only justify, but render them in a great measure absolutely necessary. The diminution, therefore, of duties, though highly desirable on some objects, will be found to be impracticable on a large scale.
4. In the next place, what objects can so properly claim the application of the surplus revenue derived from imposts, as those of internal improvement? This revenue is drawn from a tax, which, so far from being local, or confined to a particular class of individuals, falls indiscriminately upon all ranks and pervades the whole union. It is true that it is collected principally at a few great commercial depots; but it is not therefore the less general in its operation. Such is the nature of trade that the price of commodities in one place necessarily regulates that in other places; the value being invariably in proportion to the demand. He who consumes a particular species of imported commodities directly pays the duty imposed upon them; while he who does not consume them virtually pays his proportion by the increased price which he pays for commodities produced by the labor of those who do pay for them. And if in a particular district of country, a smaller

proportion of duties are paid, those who pay the tax are compensated either by the high price of the articles they themselves produce or by the low price of those which they purchase from the former. These effects are so well understood, that duties on articles of general consumption are almost universally considered as the most equal that can be laid. As then they are drawn equally from all ranks of the people, and as they operate equally on all parts of the union, they would seem to constitute the natural fund for all objects of a general nature, whether they consist in providing for the general defence, or in promoting the general welfare.
FOREIGN NEWS. From French papers received at the office of the New-York Commercial Advertiser.
PARIS, August 3. By the last English papers, it appears that the disquiets renewed at London upon the destination of the combined fleet were not yet calmed; neither were the people more at ease as to the co-operation of the continental powers, with which the ministry flattered themselves. In France, this uncertainty has not influenced the price of stocks. Hence it may be concluded that either people do not believe a war will take place on the continent or that they are in no dread of its results.
The suspension of the diplomatic relations between France & Russia, may have given rise to incertitudes; but there is yet no plausible reason for doubting of the pacific disposition of Austria; and until such reason appears, professed politicians may, we conceive, adjourn their conjectures. Exaggerated pretensions, self-love, hurt or irritated by foreign provocations, may for a moment delude sovereigns like other men; but in the end they always yield to an evident interest. It may then appear doubtful that Russia should again consent to sacrifice a fine army in a war from which she can reap no benefit, unless, indeed, calculating the losses, she foresees they will diminish the power of Austria, she may always consider as a neighbor, with whom she must soon have to discuss more serious interests.
On supposing Russia to have hostile views, does it follow that Austria must share them? This is a question no way difficult to solve.
A coalition between Russia and Austria against France, must be considered by every man who reflects upon the respective positions of the three nations, as the most absurd and impolitic scheme that could be imagined. A league is natural between two nations, when they have a common interest to guide them, and equal benefits to expect. Here every thing being separate, every thing unequal, there are essential seeds of dissolution.
Let Russia again send an army into Germany or Italy; the war would necessarily be carried on upon the territory of the emperor of Austria, his people alone would bear the load of it. Should it turn out to be successful, jealousy must soon divide the chiefs of the two armies. The Russians would complain of making conquests for others; hence the distrust and discord of which the coalition of last war felt the fatal effects. If, on the contrary, the war should happen to be unsuccessful, the Austrians would not fail to grow tired of harboring incommodious and useless guests, and the coalition would be more speedily dissolved.
But it would be said Austria might give indemnities to Russia, towards the north and east. A sad policy, indeed, to give up empires to obtain a few petty provinces!
That there has long subsisted in the Russian cabinet a system to subdue successively the small independent nations, situate between Russia and the Persian and Turkish dominions, events have sufficiently proved. That cabinet has even formed more serious designs with regard to the Ottoman Porte, cannot at this day be doubted. In this state of things, it is more important for Austria to retain France at the foot of the Alps, than to stop Russia at the northern extremity of the Black Sea.
It may be recollected, that when the Ottoman empire was in its full splendor, Austria, forgetting all her quarrels with France, thought only of supporting the barrier which she opposed to the progress of the Mussulmans. However, at that period she was menaced only upon one point; she had only Hungary to defend; Poland was a powerful ally; all the christian powers afforded her assistance. At the present day Russia shows herself more powerful and more dangerous; she is able to attack on every point. Were it true that she implicated the usurpation of the Ottoman empire, what indemnity could secure the emperor of Austria? Throughout the whole of that vast monarchy there is only Servia, the Morea and Constantinople and the exclusive possession of the Dardanelles, that could afford him an equivalent. But can any body doubt that Servia, the theatre of the present sedition and anarchy, is on the point of imploring the protection of Russia? who has known that the sovereignty of the Seven Islands seems already to necessitate that of the Morea; and has not Constantinople been looked upon for this century past as a place destined at some future day for the residence of the Russian emperors?
Thus, in the supposition of their aggrandizement, we can see no reasonable compensation for Austria. It is her manifest interest then to guard against this extension with more precaution than she formerly took against that of the Ottoman power, to side with the causes of the South
rather than with that of the North. In this all the continental nations have the same wishes to form, viz. that the energy of the French government may communicate itself to the others; that Persia and above all the Ottoman Porte, may assume civil and military manners more adapted to the defence of their liberty; that these powers, once independent, may form with those of Europe a family, in which the equilibrium of political fortunes may henceforth not permit any of those revolutions which re-plunge nations into barbarism, and destroy for several centuries the benefits of civilization.
Advices from Corfu state that a Russian General commands eight battalions of Albanese and Maniots, all determined enemies to the Mussulman name. These levies have excited great displeasure amongst the Turks of the Morea, and particularly of Ali Pacha. The Seraglio also is highly discontented with the mode of conduct adopted by Russia, but what can it do, weak as it is? Be silent, & thus perhaps receive the blow a little later.
Moniteur. By an imperial decree the members of the Legion of Honor are to be augmented by 2000. The Grand Chancellor of the Legion is to be present before the list of Vendemiaire next, the nomination of his Majesty the Emperor and King, the 2000 new Legionaries, who for this time, are to be chosen from among the officers and soldiers who have distinguished themselves in the war, and who have received at least one wound.
The Moniteur of Monday last published the sentences of the Military commission, which condemned to death on the 6th inst. Andre Loo, convicted of being an accomplice with Dubuc, and Rosselin. According to the report of the Captain reporter, Loo was employed on board the Toulon fleet when that was evacuated by the English, he followed them to England where he lived 11 years, and received 50L a year sterling from the Government. On the 12th Nivose, year 13, he returned into France by Morlaix, in the false quality of prisoner of war on board a cartel. It is also in the same quality and by the same way that Dubuc and Rosselin were afterwards sent from England to France. Loo who had set off from Morlaix, with a passport given under a false name of Michael, a cook, arrived in this country at Pau, procured a passport in his own name for Spain, and after having thus collected every information concerning the situation of the coasts from Morlaix to Corunna, returned to England and gave an account of his mission. A short time after he quitted England a second time, & returned to France by way of Hamburg, after having had his passport revised by the French Plenipotentiary of Lower Saxony. The papers & confessions of the accused have proved that he was sent to Dubuc, by the English Government for the purpose of engaging the latter to press the execution of the scheme which was the grand end of his journey.
In a letter dated the 14th May, written by d'Imbert, and addressed to Dubuc, is the following phrase: "I to treat you to give him (to Loo) the most circumstantial details concerning the best and quickest means to attack the usurper." By this letter, d'Imbert informed Dubuc, that he had just sent him an emissary with some sympathetic ink. This emissary was denoted under the name of Michael. It is proved by the confession of the accused, that Michael is Andre Loo. He arrived at Paris on the morning after his accomplices had been condemned, and he was ignorant of their being arrested. He forwarded them the letters and pith of sympathetic ink, which he had brought with him, but the sentence against Dubuc and Rosselin burst on him like thunder. He hastened to take a place in the Diligence, but was soon arrested and condemned, and as we have already related suffered the punishment of his treason a few days since.
BOSTON, Sept. 21.
A letter from Stockbridge, to the Editors, dated the 4th instant says, "If you think proper you may mention in your paper, that a man (I may with more propriety say a monster in human form) by the name of Ephraim Wheeler, of Windsor, in this county, this day received the dreadful sentence of DEATH, at the Supreme Judicial Court now sitting at Lenox, for committing the abominable, disgraceful unnatural & unheard of crime, of a Rape on the body of his own daughter!!! a girl of only 13 years of age! It appeared in evidence that this was the third time that he attempted the same crime, the two latter times he succeeded—the first he did not. I attended the trial—it lasted 14 hours—the crime was fully and substantially proved to the satisfaction of almost every one—(there were at least 1000 spectators) though Wheeler yet persists in his innocence. The jury without leaving their seats pronounced him GUILTY. This is, probably the only instance of the kind that has ever occurred since the world began—well might the Judge exclaim when pronouncing the sentence of the law, that he (Wheeler) "had added a new crime to the catalogue of crimes."
NORFOLK, October 4.
On Wednesday arrived in Hampton Roads bound to City Point, the ship Suffolk, captain Bryant, from London. On the passage a melancholy circumstance occurred to captain Bryant, which had nearly occasioned the loss of the vessel and every person on board. One of the shippers of Goods in London, had sent on board a case of Aqua-
fortis without marking it as such, as is generally done, (or without the person who received it on board perceiving the mark, if one there was) in order that it may not be put into the hold but carried upon deck; this attention however not being observed, it was stowed below with the rest of the cargo.
In the course of the passage Capt. B. experienced a heavy gale of wind, and in which he supposes, one of the bottles got broke, for upon the watch going below, the men belonging to it, run upon deck, saying, that from the smoke below they could not remain there. The smoke was general very soon in every part of the ship. In this alarming situation the first object was to throw overboard about six tons of Gun-powder, which being done, they discovered the case of Aqua-fortis, within a few feet of where the powder had laid. The danger was not yet over, for the oppression in breathing from the smoke was such that the people could not remain below long enough to remove the case; after many exertions capt. B. succeeded in getting it on deck, and throwing it overboard.
Captain B. and his crew were then in a most distressing state, they were dreadfully burnt, and made so unwell from the effects of the smoke, that they were unable to stand the deck. The carpenter and two of the people died in a few days, and it was ten or twelve days before the others could do the smallest duty, not even to pump the ship which was fortunately tight. This ought to be a warning to persons concerned in shipping and transporting this dangerous article.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his correspondent in this town, dated August 8.
"We learn, an understanding has taken place between our government and your ambassador, Mr. Monroe; that your ships even with Colonial produce are to sail unmoled until the first of November next; after that period no American vessel will be suffered to carry any West India produce to an enemy's port."
We think that the writer of the above letter alluded to West India Goods bound to an enemy's port, in the same bottom into which they were imported into the United States, and not to restrict our carrying West India produce generally to the ports of an enemy of Great Britain.
The Lectures in the College
of William & Mary commence, as usual, on the third Monday in October.
An Apprentice Wanted.
A LAD of reputable connections, about 14 or 15 years of age, would be taken as an Apprentice to learn the Printing Business, at the office of the VIRGINIA ARGUS. October 4.
Postponement of the sale of lands in Albemarle county
under deed of trust, executed by John Jordan. (advertised in 4th page, 2d column of Tuesday's Argus.) THE sale of the above mentioned land is postponed until Friday the 8th of November next, and only 1000 dollars will be required in hand; for the balance an accommodating credit will be given on the punctual payment thereof being properly secured. JOHN HIGGINSON TRUSTEE. Oct 3d, 1805. 4w
WE the subscribers agree to run a SWEEPSTAKE RACE, one mile heats, over the course at Mansfield, in Amelia county, on Thursday the 21st day of November next, with Colts and Fillies, two years old this spring and no more, carrying on each 85 lb. entrance 100 dollars, half forfeit. Thomas Walden, bay colt by D. Devil, out of Pandora. Phil. Holcombe, Malvina, by D. Devil, out of Meddelena. John Ford, by Clifton, out of Shackle mare. Wade Mosby, an Alderman, full sister to Sutton's. William R. Johnston, a Diomed. Horatio Turpin, a filly, by Dare Devil. Oct. 8, 1805. w3t*
BEING about to leave Richmond,
and anxious to discharge every just demand against me, will sell at my house, opposite Byrd's Warehouse, on Friday the first day of next month, at Public Auction, for ready money, 15 Likely Virginia born Slaves, 10 Feather Beds and Furniture, A great variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, 8 Riding Chairs, 4 Good Work Horses, 2 Excellent Milch Cows, Together with the remaining stock of GROCERIES. Thomas Burgess. Richmond, Oct 4th, 1805. eds
New-York State Lottery,
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROADS, Will positively commence drawing in the City of New-York on the third Tuesday in December next—Highest Prize TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, And less than two Blanks to a Prize. TICKETS & SHARES To be had at the permanent and fortunate Lottery Offices of G. & R. WAITE, No. 64, and at No. 36, Maiden Lane, New-York.
Where was sold in the last Lottery, and forwarded in letters by post, the 25,000 dollar prize to a gentleman in Baltimore; another of the Capitals to a gentleman in North Carolina; another in Virginia; another in Georgia; another in Long-Island (N. Y.) and another one to a gentleman in Massachusetts, besides several in former Lotteries to persons in different parts of the union. Present price of Tickets & Shares. Whole Tickets 6 50 Quarters 1 75 Halves 3 37 1-2 Eighths 1 00 But will advance to Seven Dollars the first week in November.
Distant adventurers, by inclosing Bank Notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, may have tickets forwarded them to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest intelligence of their success. New-York, October 3d, 1805. 8w
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY. Tobacco, 33s to 36s Cash. Wheat, 7s do. Flour, fine, new, 30s do. Flour, superfine, 42s do. Corn, 27s do. Hemp, (clean) £50 do. Iron, £33 do. Bacon, 15d do. Whiskey, 3s 9d do.
The President of the United States returned to the City of Washington on Thursday from Monticello.
INTERMENTS
In the different burial grounds of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, for the last 24 hours, ending October 1 at 12 o'clock—51.
Advices have been received from London by our government, as late as the 9th Aug. when our minister had introduced to the attention of the British government the subject of the recent captures of our vessels under pretext of their being engaged in an illicit trade between the European and colonial possessions of the enemies of Great Britain.—Nat. Intel.
TRIPOLITAN TREATY.
We understand, that independently of the articles which regulate the terms of peace with the Bashaw of Tripoli, the arrangements of the treaty are extremely favorable to the United States. The former are comprized in the 1st, 2d and 3d articles, which in substance stipulate the mutual delivery of prisoners, and the payment of 60,000 dollars to the Bashaw, in consideration of the number in his hands exceeding, by the computed number of 200, those in the hands of the U. States; that the U. States shall, as a consequence of the peace, withdraw their forces from the dominions of Tripoli; that they shall use the means of persuasion to induce the brother of the Bashaw to do the like; that they will cease to furnish supplies to the subjects of Tripoli in hostility; and that the Bashaw shall deliver up to his brother his wife and children, in case of his withdrawing from the dominions of Tripoli.—Id.
On the 28th ult. an election was held in the several counties of Pennsylvania, for inspectors of the ensuing General Election. The inspectors are the officers who receive the votes, and are chosen by the same citizens who elect the Governor and members of the legislature.
The American Daily Advertiser states that in the city of Philadelphia the candidates friendly to McKean succeeded in eleven wards, and those friendly to Snyder in three; and that the votes given for the former were 1198, for the latter 901—That in the Northern Liberties, a district of the county of Philadelphia, the candidates friendly to Snyder had 591 votes, and those friendly to McKean, 377 votes.
FROM NORFOLK, October 3.
Yesterday arrived here a gentleman from Nantz, which place he left on the 16th Aug. He was passenger in the ship Rosa, captain Bain, for this port, but obliged to put into New-York in distress.—The ship Portland, Callender, sailed the same day with the Rosa for Philadelphia.
We have seen a letter from Nantz, to a Commercial house in this place, dated the 16th of August, which says—"Markets are getting much better—every thing in France in an uproar—and a CONTINENTAL WAR INEVITABLE."
A late most curious document of religious history has been given to the world from Dr. Ashbury, Bishop of the Methodist Church. It relates to the increase of that religious sect within 33 years. It announces, that in the United States and Canada, 120,000 persons were in their fellowship, and that one million did attend to their ministry, so as to include a seventh part of the whole population of the United States. We cannot say how accurate this general statement may be, but we may pronounce its success in America has been unexampled. It has in America 400 travelling preachers, and 2000 local preachers. It professes to have profited much since the conference in May, 1802, and to have held two or three hundred extraordinary meetings, with great effect. (Salem Register.)
The New-York Evening Post says, "A rumour is in circulation that Gideon Granger, Post master General of the United States, died at Suffield, (Conn.) last Saturday, of the Lake fever, where he had just returned to his family from a mission to one of the Western Tribe of Indians."
The New-York Gazette says, "The report of the death of Mr. Granger, Post Master General, is not correct. We have seen a gentleman who passed through Suffield on Friday last, who informs, that Mr. G. was ill of a nervous fever, but was considered better than he had been."
Extract of a letter from Capt. CHASE of the ship Huntress, to his owners in Newburyport, dated, London, August 9.
"Doubtless you will be surprised on opening this; but not more so than I feel aggravated in being compelled to address
you from this city. After an agreeable passage until the morning of the 3th inst. at 4 o'clock—being then in sight of the island of Schouen, was brought to and boarded by the British frigate Amethyst, Capt. Spanger, who after detaining me 4 hours, put 8 men and a prize-master on board, and ordered the Huntress for Yarmouth, where we arrived the 7th inst. from whence I proceeded immediately to this place, where I arrived yesterday."
"The only pretext the captain of the frigate assigned for sending me in was, that the greater part of the cargo was the produce of an enemy's colony, and that purchased and imported by an American into the United States did not neutralize the property—that of course, when taken in this way was liable to confiscation; for which opinion he applied to a late decision of sir Wm Scott."
"On these grounds there is about 20 sail of Americans bro't in and detained within a few weeks, and have been almost daily arriving."
"I have applied to the American Consul and Minister, who appear to be much surprised at the conduct of the British government—they further observe that they cannot conceive that government will ever establish the above as a principle. They further say, that they think that government has not given any particular orders for these captures; it is however very uncertain what our fate will be, or how long before it will be determined: there has been no trials on similar circumstances with ours; what has been condemned, is where the importation has been in the same vessel in which it was re-shipped, on which circumstance they lay great stress."
[N. B. The Huntress is a new ship, and on her first voyage.]
We extract the following farrago from the Boston Centinel, as proof of the incoherency and inconsistency of the charges which are so incessantly urged against the administration.—Nat. Intel.
"BRITAIN AND THE UNITED STATES."
"No American who wishes his country's prosperity, will justify the conduct of the British government in the late orders for detaining and confiscating neutral property; any more than he would the piratical captures, & murder of our citizens, by the Spaniards. But if there be blame, let it fall where it is deserved. "In those days" says our Bible, "there was no King (is not the law a King) in Israel; and every man did that which was right in his own eyes." The text furnishes a correct picture of human nature. That part of the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between the United States and His Britannic Majesty—about which so much howling was made by those who never read it, or who did not chuse to understand it;—expired and has been a dead letter, since the 1st day of October, 1803:—And the PRESIDENT has neglected to renew it;—or to make a better one. Thus there is now no law between them, and each nation does that "which is right in his own eyes." The British courts construe the Law of Nations one way; and the United States another way;—and there is now no touchstone to test the rights. If the United States have any claims to exclusive favors from Great Britain, it behoves the Ministerial writers to point them out: Not forgetting, that their language, the insinuation of Minister Livingston, and the toast of Minister Armstrong, are as well understood in London as they are in the United States. But if we have no right to expect favors;—we have the right to demand JUSTICE. We have a right to demand a liberal construction of the Law of Nations, at the hand of Great Britain; and if the demand is made with dignity, and enforced with magnanimity—it will be attended to. Great Britain can have no inclination to quarrel with the United States. She knows her own interest better. As an independent nation she claims and exercises the right to execute her Navigation Laws: And every nation has a right to do the same. But no one will believe she will injure herself for the sake of injuring the commerce of the neutral nations. The times require a dignified and spirited policy.—Mr. Jefferson ought to demand justice: But at the same time to treat the British government, as he promised he would in his message of Oct. 17, 1803—with "friendship, justice and innocent kindness." Not treat her government in the designation of a minister, as he does the imperial government of France. It is not asked, that she be treated quite so friendly as the Court of St. Cloud. It is not wished a Minister be sent to London quite so devoted to the success of Great Britain, as Mr. Armstrong avows himself devoted to the "despot," BONAPARTE; as the National Intelligencer, and Aurora have been pleased to designate the First Magistrate of France and Italy—No such thing. But "honest friendship, justice and kindness" require, that such an avowed enemy to Great Britain as Mr. MONROE is ought not to be the man to negotiate. We could point to a statesman who prefers his native country (America) and her true interests, to every other country on earth; who has honesty equal to his wisdom; and ability equal to his experience:—Who would no sooner toast success to the enterprise of George, the King, than he would those of Napoleon, the Emperor;—and who, if he would accept an office under the present administration, would be likely to effect an honorable negotiation; an ample remuneration of all losses; and do honor to the administration which selected him; and the country he represented. If such a man should

be appointed, and should prove unsuccessful: If Great Britain, after her negotiation, in seeking power should forget right; then every American would exert his utmost ability to support the administration—and to maintain the character of the United States, as an independent nation, which 'PREFERS EVERY CONSEQUENCE TO INFULT AND RIVALRY WRONG.'
Analising this curious composition, the first ingredient we discover is indignation at the orders recently issued by the British government. That these orders, if they are such as the public prints represent them to be, merit and will receive the indignation of the American people we have no doubt. One would have imagined from the introductory remarks that the writer, animated by such a spirit, was about to vent his feelings of resentment against the British government, the author of the aggression. But not so. The censure imposed upon them is light and courtesy. It is for the administration of his own country that he reserves his denunciation; not because they have done any thing that is reprehensible, but because they have omitted either to revive the provisions of the expired treaty, or to form a new one with Great Britain. For this the administration are condemned, without the writer knowing, or pretending to know, whether any and what efforts have been made by them to negotiate an honorable treaty. What says the expired British treaty on this point?
"It is agreed, that the first ten articles of this treaty shall be permanent, and that the subsequent articles, except the twelfth, shall be limited in their duration to twelve years, to be computed from the day on which the ratifications of this treaty shall be exchanged, but subject to this condition. That whereas the said twelfth article will expire by the limitation therein contained, at the end of two years from the signing of the preliminary or other articles of peace, which shall terminate the present war in which his majesty is engaged, it is agreed, that proper measures shall by concert be taken, for bringing the subject of that article into amicable treaty and discussion, so early before the expiration of the said term, as that new arrangements on that head, may, by that time, be perfected, and ready to take place. But if it should unfortunately happen, that his majesty and the United States, should not be able to agree on such new arrangements, in that case, all the articles of this treaty, except the first ten, shall then cease and expire together."
Thus it appears to have been a duty devolved on the administration by the stipulation of a solemn compact to take proper measures for bringing the subject of the 12th article, into amicable treaty and discussion. Has this duty been performed, or has it not? If it has, the administration are not to blame because the issue has not corresponded with their wishes. And if it be said, that it has not been performed, we demand the proof. Will the Boston Centinel be good enough to adduce it.
The writer continues:— "Thus there is no law between them, and each nation does that 'which is right in its own eyes.'" Strange doctrine! Because we have no commercial treaty with Great Britain, it is contended that there is no law between the two nations. We had supposed, from the lights of common sense, no less than from the elaborate works of civilians, that there was such a thing as a law of nations, and that it was laid down to be a rule of reason, arising out of the interests of nations having intercourse with each other. But it now seems this costly structure, the work of so many ages, is to be demolished for the purpose of having a slap at the administration.
The toast of General Armstrong is next brought forward, which, unfortunately for the writer, turns out to be a fabrication of the Paris Argus, as appears by a London article in the Boston Palladium.
The writer, apparently forgetting all that he had previously said, next tells us "we have a right to demand a liberal construction of the law of nations; and if the demand is made with dignity and enforced with magnanimity, it will be attended to."
Here then we discover a law between the two nations, though there is no treaty. And on the existence of this law the United States have a right to demand justice. We ask the writer again, if he knows whether the administration have or have not made a demand of justice, in case the alleged orders have been issued. We ask him whether there has been time to make the demand and receive the answer. If there has not yet been time, whence all this clamor but from a spirit of traduction, that seizes the darkness of the night for its atrocious purposes, least the coming day should remove all grounds for reproach? We are advised in the same print just referred to that Mr. Monroe was to have an audience of Lord Mulgrave on the 13th of August. Does this look like supine indifference on the part of the government.
But it seems Mr. Monroe is in the way of our obtaining justice, because he is the avowed enemy of Great Britain. We deny the allegation. If to be the friend of his own country is to be the enemy of Britain, we admit that he is her enemy. But we hold to such tenets. We believe the interests of the two nations to be the same; as we believe the true interests of all nations to be mutual. Even allowing for a moment, that Mr. Monroe is no friend of Britain, is it not paying her a miserable compliment to conclude that she would be deaf to the voice of justice because expressed by him? But we must desist from
further notice of these incoherent remarks. They have already filled more space than they merit. It is, however, but justice to the administration to say, that from the exposure of their conduct with all the world they have heretofore appeared to have done their duty. From what they have done may be inferred what they will do. They have abandoned no right, they have sacrificed no interest. Can their predecessors say as much?
FROM THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE. There is no more ludicrous exhibition than to see a man in a passion when every body round him is calm and contented. When the malignity of revenge is restrained by the impotency of power, the unfortunate subject is justly the object of mirth and derision. When men are disposed to do mischief, it is not frequently the case that they meet entire disappointment. The devil is very fond of his favorites, and generally indulges their malevolent dispositions; but as if his power was not always equal to his wishes, he sometimes leaves them before their designs are completed, contemptible for the baseness of their attempt, and ridiculous for its non-execution. We cannot but think he is playing some sport of this kind with the federal editors. According to their general rule, every act of the national government, and every thing connected with it, is not only wrong by design, but never even right by accident.
When our squadron was victorious in the Mediterranean, they said it was a fortunate event, but no credit was due to government; for as they did not send all the ships they could muster, they did not do every thing in their power. When peace is concluded, it is a desirable thing; but as it happened under Jefferson's administration, there must be something wrong. At last they find HANET BASHAW in the case, and as it would not be very politic to have bound ourselves with him in all events, they charitably presume such arrangement was made, and are more concerned for poor HANET, than for all our prisoners!
Having thus found out that an alliance must have been formed, because such a measure was wrong, they find fault with the peace, because that could not be right! By and by comes Com. BARRON's letter denying the power of making such alliance, and of course the fact. Now something must be contrived to blow that in the wind, and one "able editor" luckily finds out that it was dictated by personal jealousy and envy of superior merit. This does well for a time; but then another discovery is made—Barron is a federalist—and as jealousy and envy are contrary to the moral and political creed of that party! and as no good federalist was ever jealous or envious!! but does everything from pure uprightness of mind, why these motives could not operate on the Commodore.—Something must be hatched up however; and at least it is found that Gen. Eaton had "powers" as well as the naval commander; and as nothing is ever right now-a-days that comes from Washington, why these "powers" must have been different. It could not have been otherwise; the administration was certainly wrong; and this must be the cause.
Such is the weakness into which malevolent censure leads degenerate minds, never feeling correct motives they believe nothing is executed from patriotic intention; and giving no credit to desires for success, they seem to think nothing executed by judicious designs. Yet their attacks are so weak, that their malice is contemptible; their zeal so great, that want of success makes them perfectly ridiculous.
SLAVE TRADE! In the Charleston Gazette of the 12th instant we observe The sloop Louisa's cargo of 93 African Negroes; The ship Margaret's cargo of 294 Congo Slaves; The ship Esther's cargo of 370 Congo Slaves; and The ship Ariel's cargo of 260 Congo Slaves; Advertised for sale on board the respective vessels! How long will the people of South-Carolina continue to "heap up wrath against a day of wrath"—to augment the number of desperate enemies who will one day write their title to freedom in the blood of their masters?—Thanks to the framers of the federal constitution the day is fast approaching when the foul blot which the Slave Trade fixes on the American character can be wiped out by the veto of the National Legislature—and every friend of Humanity will hope that a moment's delay may not take place, when the period arrives at which Congress have a Constitutional right to prohibit the infamous traffic.—True American.
Robbery!—We are informed, that on Monday evening, about 8 o'clock, a man on horseback, belonging to Framingham, was stopped on Medford turnpike, by two armed footpads, and robbed of 150 dollars—He at first attempted to escape, when they fired their pistols at him—the bullets missed the rider, but lodged in the body of the horse. Boet. fup.
THE SEDUCER. "AYE, so you serve us, Till we serve you; but when you have our roses, You barely leave thorns to prick ourselves. And mock us with our baseness." Shakespeare. WHO is you meagre, ruined wretch, pressed down by disease and covered with
shame and confusion? Sure it is no human being. The Almighty never stamped his image on a form so forbidding. Rush stranger! cease thy cruel animadversions on the victim of villainy. Turn thine eye for a moment, and behold the reverse. Seest thou yon sprightlycoxcomb, glittering in the sunbeams of prosperity and hastening with eagerness from pleasure to pleasure? He is her seducer; in an unguarded moment, he triumphed o'er her virtue, he broke his faith and left her to brook o'er her misery in penury and want. Disease, like a corroding cancer preys on her vitals, and she will e'er long be added to her native dust. Stranger you weep at her misfortunes, your tears are unavailing. Her penitence is accepted, and she shall yet be happy. Go warn thy prating innocents of their future danger! Go show them this picture of misery; and when they inquire the cause, tell them a lordly brute fixed his cruel fangs on the object of their pity; tell them she once was as gay, as lovely, as innocent, and as happy as they now are; but she was betrayed and her fond expectation blasted forever.
COMMUNICATION. We announce the death of the Rev. James Waddell, of the county of Albemarle. In this great and good man centered every thing that is calculated for social and domestic life. He was a man of virtue, talents and eloquence; an affectionate and indulgent husband, father and master, and tho' for many years he has labored under the influence of a palsy and for 8 or 10 years blind, he still continued to discharge his religious duties in the pulpit. Mr. Waddell is the eloquent Preacher of whom the British Spy has spoken in such animated strains.—Enquirer.
DIED at Capt. MATTHEW WILLIS' in Fluvanna, on the 3d instant, MR. ELIAS WILLIS, in the 75th year of his age.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 28. Died, yesterday morning, Major General WILLIAM MOULTRIE: The revolutionary services of this much beloved and revered patriot are so well known to every American, as to render any recital of them unnecessary. The citizens at large, and the military in particular, gave ample testimony of their due sense of his merits by giving him the most honorable and respectable burial.
TWO PRINCIPAL TEACHERS are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next. They must be qualified to teach reading, writing, the English and Latin languages, geography and the mathematics. Each Principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the Board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters in each year; and likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for pay scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Application will be received until the first Monday in December next at the City of Washington by W. LINTON BOND, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or by GABRIEL DUVAL, A committee appointed for that purpose. SAMUEL H. SMITH, WILLIAM CRANCH, Sponsors.
LAND FOR SALE, IN ALBEMARLE.
ON the 4th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of Richard H. Allen, on Mychuck Creek, the Land whereon he lived, containing about 730 acres, a considerable part of which is excellent bottom, some now in timothy, and about 20 acres adjoining the present meadow may be cleared & put into grass. The plantation is now in good farming order, having upwards of 200 acres of cleared land, the greater part of which has lately been cleared, and cultivated in regular rotation.—There is on this farm a small bearing apple orchard of choice winter fruit. The improvement of a genteel family. The houses are assured against fire, and a very good well of water in the yard. This farm is situated in a genteel & sociable neighborhood, within 3 miles of the S. W. Mountains, 9 of Milton and the Rivanna river, 15 of Charlottesville, 30 of Columbia and 2 of the Merry Mills; it also lies adjoining a valuable range for stock, and near a vein of limestone. It will be sold on a credit of five years, in four equal payments, the first to fall due two years from the day of sale, and the balance in three annual payments from the day on which the first payment falls due.—Good personal security will be required on one fourth of the purchase money, as also a mortgage on the property for the amount of the purchase. This land will be shown by the executors or by the overseer on the farm.
On the same day and at the same place, WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on 12 months credit, all the CROP of corn, wheat, tobacco, cars, hay, fodder, and STOCK of every description—a mules, cattle and sheep, some pork, and young hogs, every species of household and kitchen FURNITURE, a new Waggon and Gear, plantation Tools, &c.—Bonds with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
DABNEY MINOR, ALEXANDER GARRETT, } Ex'rs. October 8, 1805. 11D
Sales at Auction.
ON Thursday the 17th inst. will positively be sold, without reserve, at the Vendue Office of the subscribers, 10 Pipes choice 4th proof, high flavored COGNAC BRANDY, For Negotiable Notes at 60 days. ALSO, AN ELEGANT LONDON BUILT CHARIOT. Prosser & Moncure, V. M. Richmond, Oct. 5, 1805. 11D
JUST RECEIVED, By JACOB JOHNSON'S Book Store, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond. A new edition of Count Rumford's Essays, 2 vols. with plates. Parkes on Insurance. Voyage's View of the United States, with plates. Henson's Hymns, with elegant plates, at ditto prices. Seed Plays. Logan's Sermons. Smith's ditto. Barrow's Travels in China. Percival's French Grammar. Ditto Fables. Ditto Exercises. A number of other valuable books!
J. JOHNSON, has just published in 2 vols. price 1 dol. 50 cts. the HISTORY OF AMERICA, from its discovery to the death of Gen. Washington, with maps, by Richard Snowdon, esq. of New Jersey. Subscribers to the above work will please call or send for their books.
J. JOHNSON will receive subscriptions for Brooks's Universal Gazetteer, improved, now in the press—Sacred Classics, in ten vols. elegant—and Collins's Quarto Bible.
STATIONARY. Demy paper of a good quality, suitable for printing pamphlets; supercaval printing paper, printing ink, blank books of all sizes, and a general assortment of articles in the Stationary line. Orders from town or country will be thankfully received and punctually executed.
WE the subscribers do hereby bind ourselves to run a SWEEPSTAKE RACE, two mile heats, over the course called Mansfield, in the county of Amelia, on the first Thursday in October, 1805, with Colts and Fillies three years old the preceding spring and no more, carrying 86 lbs. on each; entrance five hundred dollars, half forfeit; the subscription to close on the 1st day of January, 1806. The colts & fillies to be accurately described at the time of entering them. Should the colt of any subscriber meet with any material injury between the time of entry and the time of closing the subscription, the person entering such colt shall be at liberty to withdraw his name, upon giving col. P. Holcomb (the proprietor of the course) information of the injury and the intention of withdrawing before the said 1st of January, 1806.
This subscription commenced 30th May, 1805. Wade Mosby, a horse colt, by Diomed, dam Horatio Turpin's mare, dam to Suriorus. T. Watkins, a horse colt by Diomed, out of the dam of Sting. Daniel Willis, a filly, out of Sesqui, by Diomed.
Land & Slaves, for Sale.
ON Monday the 2d day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Robertson, dec. late of this county. Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land more or less, lying on Appomattox River in the county of Chesterfield, adjoining the lands of Major Francis Eppes and the estate of Benjamin Ward.—An agreeable situation well watered, with improvements sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Further particulars are unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will wish to view the premises, which will be made known by application to Mr. John Robertson who resides on the premises, or the executors. Twelve NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Fodder, Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands & twelve months credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c. on all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805. 4w
THE TRACT OF LAND
On which Chesterfield Courthouse is situated, is now offered FOR SALE.
THE subscribers being desirous to make a division in their Lands, do offer the abovenamed tract of land for sale, and will sell on reasonable terms, for cash or on a credit. This Tract contains 1424 acres; the situation & place are so well known, that it is need less to say any thing about it, as it is supposed that if any person is inclined to purchase, he will view the same. Any person wishing to live in the public line, or farming, may, we think suit himself as well, if not better, than he could in this state, by buying this place, as every necessary is in good order for both keeping Tavern and Farming. The best part of the buildings are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire in Virginia. An excellent Grist Mill on this situation, now in good order for grinding; an excellent spring equal to any in the county for affording water. And there will be sown about 50 acres of this land in wheat which will produce from 8 to 10 bushels per acre. The purchaser hereof may not expect to have possession until the first day of January next. The land will be sold by the acre as the quantity is not known precisely. We would wish to have two thousand pounds cash, and we will give four annual payments for the balance, by the purchaser giving the land for security for the true payment of the balance that may be due. If this land is not sold before November court next which will be the 11th day of the month, it will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the premises, that day, on the terms above mentioned. If it should be sold previous to that day, due notice will be given of the same. For further particulars apply to V. Winfree, J. living thereon.
Valentine Winfree, jr. William Winfree. October 7, 1805. 4w
TO be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, esq. in order to raise the sum of 2031 dol. 90 cts. with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the first day of August last, due from the said David Ross to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. the following
Lands, Lots and Tenements. Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt, and interest with the charges and expenses of executing the trust. An Estate or Plantation in the county of Goochland called Gooch, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of the Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole of Wm. Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following LOTS in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 68, on which the ware house is built; Lot No. 75, on which is a grocery house, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes; No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother; No. 76, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Price. The sale will take place at John Naper's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 18th day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties concerned. BEN. MOSBY, acting trustee. October 4th, 1805. 11D
RICHMOND, SEPT. 28, 1805. MR. PLEASANTS. THE following lines were found among the papers of a deceased friend. Probably you will think, with me, that they were produced by uncommon circumstances, or by a want of fortitude. The disposition of my friend, is perhaps, enhanced by this just consideration. "It is among the calamities of life, that we are to anticipate the fate of many men of genius; either their early shoots are repressed by the chilling blast of adversity, or they wither off the stalk, before they have arrived at maturity, from dissipation, or the force of eccentric habits." B. C. WRITTEN 5TH JUNE, 1804, ON THE BANKS OF JAMES RIVER CANAL.
HERE on the bank reclin'd great orb of day, In melancholy mood, with grief worn eyes, I wait to catch the last pale glimmering ray, Before thou sink'st beneath thy western skies.
Here will I take farewell,—a last farewell, For long I've strove, 'gainst misery and despair, My pangs, no balm but my own can tell, From cruelty of man, and coldness of the fair.
Nor yet to these, the lot of man a man, Did fate or nature circumscribe my woes: Exquisite feeling, since my youth began, To blast my pleasures, with thy beams arose.
Why was it so? I robb'd no orphan child, I caus'd the hapless widow not a tear, I spurn'd not virtuous merit,—nor e'er smil'd, With fawning flattery, o'er the rich man's cheer.
Ne, without friendship—nay almost forlorn, I never bore the petty tyrant's chain, But laugh'd unfeeling power into scorn, Although cold prudence labor'd to restrain.
For why should man, with heaven's own image Endow'd with reason, & with fancy gay, Be by respect, to stupid pomp, disgrac'd, —The giare of wealth and mischief from Peru.
I never try'd 'enslave the feeble mad, By raving, shrugs, by onward show, & fraud, —No I disdain'd to impose upon mankind, Or (in my worship) to insult my God.
I never did pervert my country's laws, To shield the wealthy, and to grind the poor, Ne'er (tho' I saw them,) used some petty laws, To make the robber, murderer secure.
To the petitfogger's infamous attempt, (Which virtue with just derision views, And real genius, looks on with contempt,) I ne'er did my hearty curse refuse.
Pretended patriots on mankind impose, And loudly bawl out for their country's good, —Against all such, my indignation rose, Because their views, I fully understood.
High on the stage, each like a Harpy stands, And screams, your welfare is my strongest wish, Invokes the heavens, with uplifted hands, —Then pounces on the people's loaf and fish.
I never ruffian like, the friendless maid, Caus'd from the paths of virtue to depart; Then left her—by my villainy betray'd, To shame, to famine, and a broken heart.
Detested be the wretch—embitter'd, all his Who can each noble sentiment reject. [hours, Blight, cruel blight, creation's fairest flowers, And crush the weakness, that he should protect.
I never drov'd the beggar from my door, Nor turn'd my nose up, as his tatter'd dress, —I honor'd merit, whether rich, or poor, And added not to misery, or distress.
Then why these pangs, that harrow'd up my rest, And made me far more wretched than the slave? —Misfortunes bad men, and a mind oppress'd, These prematurely lead me to the grave.
So had it o'er been, my glorious fate, To die amidst the brave and martial bands, Fighting 'gainst foes of Freedom, & the state, Or wresting sceptres from the oppressor's hands.
—But oh thou sink'st, I see thy parting ray, —So shall the sons of science sink away, —And thus of beauty fade the fairest flower,— —For where's the Giant, who to Time shall say, Destructive Tyrant, I arrest thy power?
Farewell then Ruler of the day; when next, Thou with thy splendor, shall our land illume, —This breast no more, by woes & cares oppress'd, Shall sleep unconscious, in its clay cold tomb.
MARSHAL'S SALES. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston assignees of Henry May in against James Vaughan adm'r &c of Matthew Vaughan, dec. and others.—Will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Pease's Tavern, in the county of Goochland, on the 20th day of November next.
The following SLAVES, viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parson, Billy, Lewis, Lewey, Carter, Phil and Fortune (males); Nell, Frances, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Ann, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty (females), or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy six dollars and thirty four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy nine and fifty one cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 24th day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 3d, 1805. 11D
NOTICE, that I intend to leave this state in the course of ten or fifteen days, and to move to the state of Tennessee—I have therefore appointed my friend Edward Burnett, of Chesterfield county, my agent in this state, who will collect and pay all my debts.
Joseph Roper. All persons having claims against the above mentioned Joseph Roper, are desired to apply to me for settlement; and those indebted are desired to make to me immediate payment, as no indulgence will be allowed. Edward Burnett, Attorney in fact for J. B. Also, I am attorney in fact for John Roper, who left this place some time ago, and went to the state of Tennessee, and will settle with all persons having claims against the said John Roper. E. BURNETT, Atty. &c. Chesterfield, 5th Oct. 1805. 4w3
FLIGHT WANTED, FOR ANY PORT IN THE UNITED STATES, For the Schooner, Charming Mary, Lying at Rocketts. For terms apply on board, where are for sale, sundry articles of MERCHANDIZE. October 8, 1805. 4w

Surrey County, August 23d, 1805. WAS committed to the jail of the said county, on the 23d day of April last, a negro man, DICK, and says that he belongs to PARSON ALEXANDER, of North Carolina, which place he left for some years—he is a small fellow, about 25 years of age, both of his ears appeared to have been cut. The said negro is now hired out agreeably to law. The owner of such slave is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charge and take him away.
10w David Price, Keeper of the Jail, Surrey courthouse. BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORFELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, has but little to say, and appears to be very humble, but is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a welsh negro.—GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
TO RENT. A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogsheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
TO RENT. A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowes on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres.—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorizing the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the records thereof, from March 1786 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, COLOURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms.—He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (tf) Sept. 4.
TO LET. A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM AND CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's. Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805.
L. JOSEPH, who will continue the business in his own name, informs the public that on Tuesday and Wednesday the 8th and 9th, and on Tuesday and Wednesday the 15th and 16th October, his store will be shut as on Saturday, according to the Mosaic institution. Any other time he will have pleasure in waiting on a liberal public, and solicits the continuance of their favors. L. JOSEPH. Sept. 16, 1805.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamburg. Has just received in the ship Planter from London, an assortment of MERCHANDIZE & daily expects by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of WOOLLENS of every description, and IRON MONGERY or HARDWARE—which added to his stock on hand, will render his store generally afforded, and as competent to the demands of purchasers as any on the continent. The selection is made by his friends in different parts of Great Britain, well skilled in the qualities of goods, purchased from the Manufacturers themselves, not on credit but with ready money; of course laid in on better terms & of much superior qualities to those usually shipped by Commission Merchants, at the accustomed credits of six months, nine months and twelve months. He offers them to his friends and Countrymen, for cash, approved paper, or credit, to those whose punctuality can be relied on, at prices as low as they can be afforded at, affording his distant customers that their order will at all times be thankfully received and diligently executed. September 2, 1805.
BOLTING CLOTHS. A complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS, superlative good; from the lowest No. to superfine—just received, and for sale by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, Sept. 9th, 1805.
Lands for sale in Buckingham county.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Yancey's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Yancey and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of Col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tract is not to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of Col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard in bearing one or two years, an excellent creek running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, sen's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH GABELL. Buckingham, Ripton, 9th Sept. 1805.
Valuable Lands in Albemarle county for sale.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Jordan, to secure the payment of five hundred and seventy five pounds three shillings and six pence, with interest thereon from the seventeenth day of July, eight hundred and one and one charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be sold, for ready money, on the fifteenth day of October next (being the third Tuesday in that month) and the day after Buckingham county (day) on the premises, certain TRACTS OF LAND, lying in the county of Albemarle, containing four hundred and seventeen acres and an half, which said tract joins the Fluvanna or James river, it being the tract devised to the said John Jordan by his father Matthew Jordan, dec. on which he now resides—Also, one other tract lying in the same county on the Fluvanna river and adjoining the above mentioned tract on the upper side thereof, containing three hundred and forty nine acres. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, Sept. 9, 1805.
WAS committed to the jail of Northumberland county 2 negroes S.A.M. and JOHN, as runaways. Sam is about 5 feet 10 inches high, and was sold from this county by James Smith of the said county, to a Mr. King of Portsmouth, about three years past, and says Mr. King sold him to a gentleman of South Carolina, whose name he says he does not know.—John is about five feet high, stout and well made and says he belongs to a Stephen Hansford of Caroline county, and appears to be about 20 years of age—had on when he came to jail a negro cloth jacket and trowsers, country knit stockings and country made shoes, old osnaburg shirt and old black hat. Their owners are requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges & take them away, or else they will be dealt by as the law directs. JOSEPH ROGERS, Bailiff, for JOSEPH BALL, SHER. N. C. 3w*
MARSHAL'S SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced in May last, between John Sonnersville, plff. and David Ross, deft.—Will be SOLD, on Tuesday the 15th day of October next, to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of the TRACT OF LAND, in Chesterfield county, commonly called the FALLS PLANTATION, as will be sufficient to raise the sum of two thousand one hundred & twenty one dollars and 37 cents, and the costs of suit and of sale. The point at which the purchaser is to begin his survey & the direction in which he is to run his lines will be designated on the day of sale, which sale will be had on the premises. JOSEPH SCOTT, Marshal V. D. Sept. 17th, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Fagan to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, at John Deane's in the county of Powhatan, for ready money, on Saturday the 26th of the present month, a NEGRO MAN, two head of HORSES, and two of CATTLE, or so much thereof as will satisfy the debt, and also the expenses of carrying the same into effect. ARTHUR SUBLETT, Trustee. Oct. 3, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 11th day of November next, a TRACT OF LAND, in Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 343L 11s. 10d. together with interest still due on the said deed of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. CHARLES J. MACMURDO, Trustee. Richmond, 4th Oct. 1805.
BY THE INDEPENDENT GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears that the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places are now unhappily afflicted with an infectious and malignant disease, which without due caution may be brought into this commonwealth, by vessels arriving therefrom; I have thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby calling upon the superintendents of Quarantine of the different ports of entry and delivery of this commonwealth, to use every exertion on their part to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity among the good people of this state: To effect which they are hereby particularly enjoined to demand of all masters of vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, the requisite declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, &c. according to the law in that case made and provided. And if the result of such enquiry shall satisfy the superintendent of the port which such vessel may wish to enter, that the public safety requires their performance of Quarantine, he is hereby required to see that the same be done at the place heretofore appointed, convenient to the said port for a time not exceeding twenty days. And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require that until such vessels shall be discharged from their Quarantine, all persons coming or goods imported therein, come not on shore, or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other vessel who soever within this commonwealth. And moreover, that no person or persons go on board any vessel ordered to perform Quarantine, in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained in writing from the said superintendents. And the said superintendents are hereby authorized to use the proper means of obtaining the most early and accurate information of the situation of all vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, with an intention of entering into any of the ports, rivers or harbors within the jurisdiction of this state. And all pilots are hereby required and enjoined to give notice unto some one of the said superintendents, of the arrival of all vessels from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, and are prohibited from conducting the same into any of the ports of this state until due examination is made as aforesaid. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 21st day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. (Signed) JOHN GUERRANT, Jr.
FOR SALE. ON Wednesday the twenty-third day of October (if fair, if not the next fair day) at the late dwelling house of Capt. Howell Lewis, dec. of Goochland county, all the Stock of HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS & SHEEP, the present Crop of CORN & FODDER, HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE, PLANTATION UTENSILS, &c.—Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above five pounds, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. All those having claims against the estate are requested to come forward on the day of sale with their accounts properly adjusted, that provision may be made for discharging them as early as possible. It is expected the plantation will be leased for seven years on the same day. RANDOLPH LEWIS. September 18, 1805.
To Millers, Owners, & Manufacturers of Flour. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has purchased the stock of FRENCH BURR PIECES, from Mr. Thomas Donovon, and has again commenced the making of BURR MILL STONES, near the Basin of the Canal, and opposite the Hay Scales, where he has a large quantity of good materials and expects future constant supplies. The best workmen are employed, and will be constantly attended to by himself. The experience he has had induces him to believe that he will be able to give general satisfaction. He also hopes that his old friends, and the public will again favor him with their commands. Being acquainted with the manufacturing of flour, he will give the purchasers of stones the best information how to put the stones to work to advantage—and will also choose for those who desire it, Bolting Cloths adapted to the quality of the stones. Orders sent to Messrs. James C. Anthony, Royster & Bohannon, merchants, Richmond, or to the factory, will be faithfully and punctually complied with. JOHN MOODY. Richmond, Sept. 15, 1805.
Upper Appomattox Company. A meeting of the Trustees at Pridesville, the 14th June, 1805. ORDERED, That each shareholder on the new subscription, pay twenty-five dollars on each share on the first day of October next as a third requisition. Teste, T. PRIDE, Clerk. The interest of the company calls for the strictest punctuality. I shall attend at the different county courts in October to receive payment. T. PRIDE, Receiver. 15th Sept. 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons having any claims against the estate of William Jones, sen. dec. of Buckingham county, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated on or before the first day of January next, otherwise this advertisement will be plead in bar against all claims exhibited after that date. Those who are indebted to said estate, will please to make payment by that time, as the subscriber is desirous of settling his administration account with said estate. WILLIAM JONES, Jr. Adm. Sept. 20th, 1805.
SURREY JOCKEY CLUB. WILL be run for over the course at Surrey courthouse on the first Thursday in November next (being the seventh of the month) the Surrey Jockey Club to be of three hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats—And the day following (Tuesday) the Purse of the Proprietor of the Course, worth one hundred and fifty dollars, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be required, the weights of the course are as follows: Aged horses 130 4 years old 100 6 years old 120 3 years old 85 5 years old 110 CHARLES H. GRAVES, Sec'y. Agreeable to the rules a meeting of the club will be held at Mr. Davis Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surrey county, 10th Sept. 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next general assembly, praying that the quarterly term of the county court of Henrico, and of the hearings court of the city of Richmond, may be changed from the first and second Mondays in August, to the same days in July. Richmond, October 1, 1805.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, near the Bridge. THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines.
Hill's Balsam of Money Turlington's Balsam Godfrey's Cordial Essence of Peppermint Sears' Opodeldoc Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, scalds, sore legs, burns obstinate eruptions, &c. British Oil Hooper's Female Pills Anderson's Scott's do. The celebrated Specific Pills, for the cure of the outward and inward Piles.
Sales at Auction. WILL be SOLD, on Tuesday the 15th of October next, positively without reserve, on a credit of 120 days for negotiable notes, on all sums exceeding 100 dollars, A large assortment of Dry Goods, CONSISTING OF Calico and Cambric, Superfine Cloths and Casimeres, Fine and Coarse ditto, Dutch Blankets, Men and Women's Cotton Stockings, Men's White & Brown Thread do. Men's & women's short and extra long Silk and Kid Gloves, 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain Cambric Muslins, 6-4 Figured and Laced ditto, Brown Hollands, Irish Linens and Sheetings, Threads and Tapes, Marseilles, Dimity, Fustians, Durants, Moreens, Bombazetts, Wildbores, Men's Fine and Coarse Hats, Men's Fine and Coarse Shoes, A very large and general assortment of Iron-mongery and Hardware. Three Cases of Single and Double Barrel Fowling Pieces. 10d and 20d Nails, &c. &c. &c. THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. V. M. Richmond, 25th Sept. 1805.
Sales at Auction.
ON Monday the 14th of October next, will commence the sale of WILLIAM MACKENZIE & Co's STOCK, at their store, three doors below the Eagle Tavern; consisting of upwards of thirty thousand dollars worth of reasonable and well selected DRY GOODS.
Terms—All sums under 100 dollars, 90 days, and on all sums above 100 dollars 3 and 6 months credit will be given. Notes NOT negotiable, but with approved security. Richmond, September 25, 1805.
FOUR large and strong WORK HORSES, from 7 to 9 years old, may be had in exchange for BRICKS, or for BRICK WORK—the bricks to be delivered, or the work to be done, immediately, or the next spring, as may be agreed. Enquire of the printer. September 26, 1805.
FOR RENT, a Commodious ROOM, pleasantly situated.—Also, for SALE, two hundred barrels OLD CORN, an elegant CIG, and two likely YOUNG HORSES. For terms apply to ED: HALLAM. Sept. 27, 1805.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have commenced business, in the house lately occupied by Mr. John Ayers, saddler, next door to Mr. T. Terman's shop, and nearly opposite to Mr. Wm. Galt's store, under the firm of Fitzhylsonn & Potter, BOOK-BINDERS & STATIONERS. They have on hand an assortment of Stationery of excellent quality, to which additions are daily expected. Orders from the town, or country, immediately attended to, and every article vendee by them warranted, as to the quality of the materials and the fidelity of the workmanship. WM. M. FITZHILSONN. WALTER POTTER. Richmond, Sept. 15, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollok & Co., will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 15th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. Samuel W. Venable } Trustees. Peter Johnston, } Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805.
NOTICE. Is hereby given, that on Monday the 28th of October next, if fair, if not the next fair day, I shall proceed to sell, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, containing 200 acres, more or less, and personal estate, pursuant to the last will and testament of John Turpin, dec. The land will be sold upon one and two years credit, for bond and approved security to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, and to be ultimately secured by a deed of trust upon the premises. The place is pretty well known by the name of Turpin's Tavern, and lies upon the road leading from Richmond to Charles City courthouse, within 6 miles of the former—much might be said in favor of that situation, and shew it to be truly desirable, either as a stand for a tavern, or resort contiguous to Richmond—it abounds in fire wood, and is supplied with water equal to any below the mountains; is improved by a well constructed dwelling house, having a passage and 4 handsome rooms below a 42 above stairs; an orchard of well selected fruit trees, apple & peach, that seldom fail bearing. Presuming, however, that persons disposed to buy, will previously view the place, it is needless to add more than, such may be shown it by the subscriber adjoining thereto. The personal estate consisting of 7 likely young Negroes, some good beds, other household and kitchen furniture, crop of corn, fodder, plantation utensils, stock of horses, cows, hogs and sheep, will be sold upon 12 months credit, for bond and approved security, to carry interest as in the other case. If not punctually paid; for all sums under 100 dollars cash must be paid down, and bonds executed before the property sold is delivered. AUSTIN TALMAN, Ex'r of JOHN TURPIN, dec. Henrico county, Sept. 23, 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next general assembly, praying that the quarterly term of the county court of Henrico, and of the hearings court of the city of Richmond, may be changed from the first and second Mondays in August, to the same days in July. Richmond, October 1, 1805.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, near the Bridge. THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines.
Hill's Balsam of Money Turlington's Balsam Godfrey's Cordial Essence of Peppermint Sears' Opodeldoc Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, scalds, sore legs, burns obstinate eruptions, &c. British Oil Hooper's Female Pills Anderson's Scott's do. The celebrated Specific Pills, for the cure of the outward and inward Piles.
W. WARDLAW, IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of MEDICINES, Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MECHANICAL ARTS, CHINIS, PATENT MEDICINES &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand, which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804.
BENJAMIN DU-VAL, At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond,
HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c.
Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, consisting of Hatters' Irons Logwood Coppersas Vidogrease Fustic Spanish Indigo Oil of Vitriol Ag. Foris Quicksilver Crude Tartar Bason Irons Bow Springs Linings Galoons Tassel Bands Rubbing Dishes Stampers Trenchers, &c.
Which added to his former stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled, in his line of business, in this city. He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future.
His experience for more than 12 years past, as Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers. In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation knowing that no one in this state can afford to undersell him. This he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own. Any articles that may be ordered and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time. Richmond, May 30, 1805. (3w&tf)
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office and Book Store, Richmond, AN ACCURATE HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND, IN THE YEAR 1798, &c. CONTAINING An impartial account of the proceedings of the Irish Revolutionists, from the year 1782, until the suppression of the same; with an APPENDIX to illustrate some facts; and a PREFACE, containing a reply to the observations of Sir Richard Musgrave, (who wrote the government account) on this work.
By the Rev. JAMES GORDON, Rector of Kielyny, in the Diocese of Feins, and of Cannaway, in the Diocese of Cork.
THE peculiar advantage which the present work possesses, is that the author, though opposed by the force of government, dares to come forward and state facts with impartiality, making TRUTH his guide, whether exerting his lash on the oppressors of the government, or the excesses of the Revolutionists. We here quote his own words: "To write a book determinedly and exclusively in favor of the ruling party, is an easy business: An author, with such intentions, will feel no dearth of story, style or phrase. The fiery stream of volcanic matter will be poured copiously around him; and the only danger is, that he may, perhaps, be overwhelmed by the lava. Neither will he want purchasers among the dupes of his party, if his object be present gain, without regard to future infamy." "Many of the violent partisans of the British government, have declaimed against my work; several of whom I have asked, whether the accounts were false? They answered no; but that they were such as a Protestant clergyman ought not to have published." The hearts of many respectable and brave Irishmen, must beat high at the recapitulation of those struggles which have been made for the emancipation of their country; and, with such, this work will be deeply interesting. Those, approving of the rising of the people, will have an opportunity of seeing their side of politics ably defended, against the account published by the agent of the government, Sir Richard Musgrave, in a large quarto volume. And even those, who do not feel prejudiced in favor of either party, may view this publication as an impartial record of the distressing scenes occasioned by an attempt at a revolution.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that having become the sole proprietors of the imported horse
KNOWSLEY, They have determined to continue to stand him the next season at Wm. Woods's, 10 miles above Charlottesville. The terms of covering, with other particulars, will be made known in due time. Wm. Woods. Geo. M. Woods. Albemarle, Sept. 25, 1805.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by John Hall, to secure the payment of eighty five pounds and nine pence farthing, interest and charges, due to Richard Durrett, will be SOLD, at public auction, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 21st of October, 1805.
The Tract of LAND, Whereon the said Hall now resides, supposed to contain 63 acres, being and lying in the county of Albemarle, adjoining the lands of Messrs. Garland Carr, John Carr and William Clarkson. David I. Lewis. September 30, 1805.
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that having become the sole proprietors of the imported horse
KNOWSLEY, They have determined to continue to stand him the next season at Wm. Woods's, 10 miles above Charlottesville. The terms of covering, with other particulars, will be made known in due time. Wm. Woods. Geo. M. Woods. Albemarle, Sept. 25, 1805.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by John Hall, to secure the payment of eighty five pounds and nine pence farthing, interest and charges, due to Richard Durrett, will be SOLD, at public auction, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 21st of October, 1805.
The Tract of LAND, Whereon the said Hall now resides, supposed to contain 63 acres, being and lying in the county of Albemarle, adjoining the lands of Messrs. Garland Carr, John Carr and William Clarkson. David I. Lewis. September 30, 1805.
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.