Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-02-27 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1134.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Sales at Auction.
Will be SOLD, on WEDNESDAY the 6th day of March next, on a credit of twelve months,
An Elegant Chariot,
As good as new, with a complete set of HARNESS, together with a pair of STRONG HORSES.
THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. V. M. February 22, 1805
Sales at Auction.
Will be SOLD, at Public Auction, on Tuesday the 19th inst. on the premises, the well improved
Half-Acre LOT,
Lying in that part of this city called Rocketts, No. 207, formerly the property of Robert Omberson, dec. the lot will admit of a partition into three lots. The terms of sale, for negotiable notes in the Bank of Virginia at 90 days; an indisputable title will be made, except an incumbrance of the widow's dower.
Prosser & Moncure, v. m. February, 1805.
The sale of the above property having unavoidably been postponed, will positively take place on Saturday the 2d March next, on the premises, between the hours of one and two o'clock, P. M.
Prosser & Moncure, v. m. Richmond, Feb. 22d, 1805
By virtue of a deed of trust executed from Charles M. Gilliam, to the subscriber, bearing date the eighth day of February, 1804, to secure a debt due to J. & E. Cunningham, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, for cash, at John Jordan's Tavern in Cartersville, on Saturday the thirtieth day of March next—the following
Negro Slaves, to wit:
A boy named Isham, about 14 years of age; a woman named Fanny, and her two children, named Will and Sall.
ARCHD. TAYLOR. Cartersville, Feb. 14, 1805.
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, on Saturday the 30th day of April next, at the Rawleigh Tavern, in the city of Williamsburg, that valuable plantation, called
YARMOUTH,
Lying in James City county, on Chickahominy river, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are, a two-story brick house with two rooms on each side, a large and capacious barn, and 3 other out-houses. The whole tract including an island in view of the house, high and low land, with marshes, contains about 2700 acres, scarcely one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the house, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms of sale are one third cash, the balance in one, two and three equal annual payments.
PEYTON RANDOLPH, JR. FOR ELIZ: INNIS. Nov 18th, 1804.
At a court held for Washington
county, the 18th day of December, 1804.
William Brice, Complainant, In
AGAINST
Michael Wise, Defendant.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, That the said defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday in April next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be inserted in a public newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy—Attest, D CAMPBELL, D. C.
FOR SALE,
By Edward Hallam,
At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern 5000 Wt. excellent Salt Petre Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Teneriffe and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cognac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas, 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 28, 1804. wtf
New-England Cheese,
Which he will dispose of on moderate terms
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, MEPHITIC AIR MACHINES, 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. wtf
A HOUSE, to Rent,
AT THE FALLING GARDEN. Enquire on the premises, of JAMES LOWNES. 2d mo. 23d, 1805.
NOTICE.
In pursuance of the act of the General Assembly, passed on the 24th day of January, 1803, for more effectually preventing the obstructions to the passage of Fish in the great Falls of James river, from Westham downwards, are hereby required to conform to the provisions of the said act, on or before the 1st day of March ensuing, otherwise they will be dealt with as the act directs. I shall proceed to view the falls immediately.
JOHN MOODY, Surveyor. Richmond, Feb. 11th, 1805. w3t
HART AND SOUTHGATE,
Grocers and Commission Merchants, In the store lately occupied by Mr. BOULTON, opposite Mr. Pleasants' Printing-Office, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND.
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have laid in a general assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS of the first qualities, which they are selling very low for ready money or produce at cash prices.
Also, Queen's Ware, Patent Shot, Gunpowder, Indigo, &c. &c. and Hare's Philadelphia bottled Porter, of which they have a constant supply, by the dozen or single bottle.
They have for sale, on Commission, CUT NAILS (from 3 to 20) by the cask or small quantities; also, a quantity of SOAL LEATHER, for Cash, or to be bartered for Wheat; and a pair of COLOGNE MILLSTONES, 3 feet 11 ins. August 1, 1804.
NICHOLAS HALLAM,
Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, has just received from the Isle of Wight, and for sale on the most moderate terms.
Three thousand wt. of excellent BACON Hams, and Middlings, and a supply of choice new and old Northern CHEESE: Also, IRISH POTATOES.
Likewise, an assortment of well chosen
GROCERIES,
Consisting of Loaf & Brown Sugars; Coffee, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea; Chocolate, Rice, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, and other spices; Dry Sherry, Bishop, and Malaga Wines; Cognac, Peach and Apple Brandy; Rum, Holland and Country Gin; Whiskey, Molasses, &c.; Crockery and Stone Ware; and a variety of other articles in the Grocery line. wtf
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE FIRST CLASS.
8000 Tickets at 10 dollars. 80,000
2 Prizes of 20,000 dollars. 40,000
2 ditto of 10,000 dollars. 20,000
3 ditto of 5,000 dollars. 15,000
50 ditto of 1,000 dollars. 50,000
1 ditto - - - 155
125,155
Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500
Expenses of drawing, 2,500
Sum raised, Dollars. 10,000
Ticket first drawn, Dollars. 1,000
Ticket last drawn, 20,000
One other prize of 20,000
Two ditto of 10,000 20,000
13 ditto of 5,000 dollars. 15,000
49 ditto of 1,000 49,000
ditto - - - 155
Dollars 125,155
TICKETS
May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, Jr. in Richmond, Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
Ready made PENS for sale here.
A Great Bargain,
TO be sold in a tract of LAND, lying in Halifax county, Virginia, within four miles of the courthouse, containing 637 1-2 acres. The land lies well, is well watered, and not inferior to any high land in said county, for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, rye or any thing that may be planted thereon; is a fine healthy situation; has on it a tolerable comfortable dwelling house, &c. a good granary, good peach and apple orchard, and is in a wealthy and agreeable neighborhood. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the said premises.
Thomas Roberts. January 28, 1805. (w5)
The subscriber offers FOR SALE, 1810 dollars of
United States 6 per cent.
Stock. Apply to the Printer of the Virginia Argus.
G. W. Trueheart. Richmond, Feb. 13, 1805. w3w
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
The answer, and pleas of SAMUEL CHASE, one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, to the articles of impeachment exhibited against him in the said court, by the honorable the house of representatives of the United States, in support of their impeachment against him, for high crimes and misdemeanors, supposed to have been by him committed.
[Given in the 4th instant.]
This respondent, in his proper person, comes into the said court, and protesting that there is no high crime or misdemeanor particularly alleged in the said articles of impeachment, to which he is, or can be bound by law to make answer; and saving to himself now and at all times hereafter, all benefit of exception to the insufficiency of the said articles, and each of them, and to the defects therein appearing in point of law, or otherwise; and protesting also, that he ought not to be injured in any manner, by any words, or by any want of form in this his answer; he submits the following facts and observations by way of answer to the said articles.
The first article relates to his supposed misconduct in the trial of John Fries, for treason, before the circuit court of the United States, at Philadelphia, in April and May, 1800; and alleges that he presided at that trial, and that "unmindful of the solemn duties of his office, and contrary to the sacred obligation by which he stood bound to discharge them, faithfully and impartially, and without respect to persons," he did then, "in his judicial capacity, conduct himself in a manner highly arbitrary, oppressive, and unjust."
This general accusation, too vague in itself for reply, is supported by three specific charges of misconduct.
1st. In delivering an opinion in writing, on the question of law, on the construction of which, the defence of the accused materially depended; which opinion, it is alleged, tended "to prejudice the minds of the jury against the case of the said John Fries, the prisoner, before counsel had been heard in his favor."
2d. "In restricting the counsel for the said John Fries, from recurring to such English authorities, as they believed apposite; or from citing certain statutes of the United States, which they deemed illustrative of the positions, upon which they intended to rest the defence of their client."
3d. "In debarring the prisoner from his constitutional privilege of addressing the jury (through his counsel) on the law, as well as on the fact, which was to determine his guilt, or innocence, & at the same time endeavoring to wrest from the jury their indisputable right to hear argument, and determine upon the question of law, as well as the question of fact involved in the verdict which they were required to give."
This first article then concludes, that in consequence of this irregular conduct of this respondent, "the said John Fries was deprived of the right secured to him by the eighth article, amendatory of the constitution; and was condemned to death, without having been heard by counsel, in his defence."
By the eighth article amendatory to the constitution, this respondent supposes, is meant the sixth amendment to the constitution of the U. States; which secures to the accused, in all criminal prosecutions, the right to have the assistance of counsel for his defence.
In answer to these three charges, the respondent admits that the circuit court of the U. States, for the district of Pennsylvania, was held at Philadelphia, in that district, in the months of April and May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred; at which court John Fries, the person named in the said first article, was brought to trial, on an indictment for treason against the U. States; and that this respondent then held a commission, as one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the U. States; by virtue of which
office, he did, pursuant to the laws of the U. States, preside at the above mentioned trial, and was assisted therein by Richard Peters, esq. then, and still district judge of the U. States, for the district of Pennsylvania; who, as directed by the laws of the U. States, sat as assistant judge at the said trial.
With respect to the opinion, which is alleged to have been delivered by this respondent at the above mentioned trial, he begs leave to lay before this honorable court, the true state of that transaction, and to call its attention to some facts, and considerations, by which his conduct on that subject will, he presumes, be fully justified.
The constitution of the U. States, in the third section of the third article, declares that "treason against the U. States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies giving them aid and comfort."
By two acts of Congress, the first passed on the third day of March, 1791, and the second on the eighth day of May, 1792, a duty was imposed on spirits distilled within the U. States, and on stills; and various provisions were made for its collection.
In the year 1794, an insurrection took place in four of the western counties of Pennsylvania, with a view of resisting, and preventing by force the execution of these two statutes; and at a circuit court of the U. States, held at Philadelphia, for the district of Pennsylvania, in the month of April, in the year 1795, by William Patterson, Esq. then one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the U. States, and the above mentioned Richard Peters, then district judge of the U. States, for the district of Pennsylvania, two persons, who had been concerned in the above named insurrection, namely, Philip Vigol and John Mitchell, were indicted for treason, for levying war against the U. States, by resisting, and preventing by force the execution of the two last mentioned acts of Congress; and were after a full and very solemn trial, convicted on the indictments and sentenced to death. They were afterwards pardoned by George Washington then President of the U. States.
In the first of these trials, that of Vigol, the defence of the prisoner was conducted by very able counsel, one of whom, William Lewis, Esq. is the same person who appeared as counsel for John Fries, in the trial now under consideration. Neither that learned gentleman, nor his able colleague, then thought proper to raise the question of law, "who her resisting and preventing by armed force, the execution of a particular law of the U. States, be a 'levying of war against the U. States,' according to the true meaning of the constitution? although a decision of this question in the negative, must have acquitted the prisoner. But in the next trial, that of Mitchell, this question was raised on the part of the prisoner, and was very fully and ably discussed by his counsel; and it was solemnly determined by the court, both the judges concurring, "that to resist or prevent by armed force, the execution of a particular law of the U. States, is a levying of war against the U. States, and consequently is treason within the true meaning of the constitution."
The decision, according to the best established principles of our jurisprudence, became a precedent for all courts of equal or inferior jurisdiction; a precedent which, although not absolutely obligatory, ought to be viewed with very great respect, especially by the court in which it was made, and ought never to be departed from, but on the fullest and clearest conviction of its incorrectness.
On the 9th of July, 1798, an act of congress was passed, providing for a valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and an enumeration of slaves throughout the U. States; and directing the appointment of commissioners and assessors for carrying it into execution: And on the 4th of July, in the same year, a direct tax was laid by another act of Congress, of that date, on the lands, dwelling houses, and slaves, so to be valued and enumerated.
In the months of February and March, A. D. 1799, an insurrection took place in the counties of Bucks and Northampton, in the state of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of resisting, and preventing by force, the execution of the two last mentioned acts of congress, and particularly that for the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses. John Fries, the person mentioned in the article of impeachment now under consideration, was apprehended and committed to prison, as one of the ring leaders of this insurrection; and at a circuit court of the United States, held at Philadelphia, in and for the district of Pennsylvania, in the month of April, A. D. 1799, he was brought to trial for this offence, on an indictment for treason, by levying war against the United States, before James Fredell, Esq. then one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States who presided in the said court, ac-
ording to law, and the above mentioned Richard Peters, then district judge of the United States, for the district of Pennsylvania, who sat in the said circuit court as assistant judge.
In this trial which was conducted with great solemnity, and occupied nine days, the prisoner was assisted by William Lewis, and Alexander James Dallas, Esqrs. two very able and eminent counsellors; the former of whom, William Lewis, is the person who assisted as above-mentioned, in conducting the defence of Vigol, on a similar indictment. These gentlemen, finding that the facts alleged were fully and undeniably proved by a very minute and elaborate examination of witnesses, thought proper to rest the case of the prisoner, on the question of law which had been determined in the cases of Vigol and Mitchell above mentioned, and had then been acquiesced in, but which they thought proper again to raise. They contended, "that to resist by force of arms a particular law of the United States, does not amount to levying war against the United States, within the true meaning of the constitution, and therefore it is not treason, but a riot only." This question they argued at great length, and with all the force of their learning & genius; & after a very full discussion at the bar, and the most mature deliberation by the court, the learned and excellent judge who then presided, and who was no less distinguished by his humanity and tenderness towards persons tried before him, than by his extensive knowledge and great talents as a lawyer, pronounced the opinion of himself and his colleague, "that to resist or prevent by force, the execution of a particular law of the United States, does amount to levying war against them, within the true meaning of the constitution, and does therefore constitute the crime of treason;" thereby adding the weight of another and more solemn decision, to the precedent which had been established in the above mentioned cases of Vigol and Mitchell.
Under this opinion of the court on the question of law, the jury, having no doubt as to the facts, found the said John Fries guilty of treason, on the above mentioned indictment. But a new trial was granted by the court, not by reason of any doubt as to the correctness of the decision on the question of law, but solely on the ground, as this respondent hath understood and believes, that one of the jurors of the petit jury, after he was summoned, but before he was sworn on the trial, had made some declaration unfavorable to the prisoner.
The yellow fever having appeared in Philadelphia in the summer of the year 1799, the above mentioned Richard Peters, then district judge of the United States for the district of Pennsylvania, did according to law appoint the next circuit court of that district, to be held at Norris Town therein: Pursuant to which appointment, a circuit court was held at Norris Town aforesaid, in and for the said district, on the 11th day of October in the last mentioned year before Bushrod Washington, Esq. then one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States and the above mentioned Richard Peters; at which court no proceedings were had on the aforesaid indictment against John Fries, because, as this respondent hath been informed and believes, the commission of the marshal of the said district had expired, before he summoned the jurors to attend at the said court, and had not been renewed; by reason of which no legal panel of jurors could be formed.
On the 11th day of April, A. D. 1800, and from that day until the 2d day of May in the same year, a circuit court of the United States was held at Philadelphia, in and for the district of Pennsylvania, before this respondent, then one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, and the above mentioned Richard Peters, then district judge of the United States for the district of Pennsylvania. At this court, the indictment on which the said John Fries had been convicted as above mentioned, was quashed ex officio by William Rawle, esq. then attorney of the United States for the district of Pennsylvania, and a new indictment was by him preferred against the said John Fries, for treason of levying war against the United States by resisting, and preventing by force in the manner above set forth, the execution of the above mentioned acts of congress for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses and the enumeration of slaves, and for levying and collecting a direct tax. This indictment, of which a true copy marked exhibit No. 1, is herewith exhibited by this respondent, who prays that it may be taken as part of this his answer, being found by the grand jury on the 16th day of April, 1800, the said John Fries was on the same day arraigned thereon, and plead not guilty. William Lewis, and Alexander James Dallas, Esqrs. the same persons who had conducted his defence at his former trial,

were again at his request assigned by the court as his counsel; and his trial was appointed to be had, on Tuesday the 23d day of the last mentioned month of April. After this indictment was found by the grand jury, this respondent considered it with great care and deliberation, and finding, from three overt acts of treason which it charged, that the question of law arising upon it, was the same question which had already been decided twice in the same court, on solemn argument, and deliberation, and once in that very case: he considered the law as settled by those decisions, with the correctness of which on full consideration he was entirely satisfied; and by the authority of which he should have deemed himself bound, even had he regarded the question as doubtful in itself. They are moreover in perfect conformity with the uniform tenor of decisions in the courts of England and Great Britain, from the revolution in 1688 to the present time, which in his opinion, added greatly to their weight and authority.
And surely he need not argue to this honorable court, the correctness, the importance, and the absolute necessity of adhering to principles of law once established, and of considering the law as finally settled, after repeated and solemn decisions by courts of competent jurisdiction. A contrary principle would unsettle the basis of our whole system of jurisprudence, hitherto our safeguard and our boast; would reduce the law of the land, and subject the rights of the citizen, to the arbitrary will of the passions, or the caprice of the judge in each particular case; and would substitute the varying opinions of various men, instead of that fixed, permanent rule, in which the very essence of the law consists. If this respondent erred in regarding this point as settled, by the repeated and solemn adjudications of his predecessors, in the same court and in the same case; if he erred in supposing, that a principle established by two solemn decisions, was obligatory upon him, sitting in the same court where those decisions had been made; if he erred in believing that it would be the highest presumption in him, to set up his opinion and judgment over that of his colleague, who had twice decided the same question, and of two of his predecessors, who justly rank among the ablest judges that have ever adorned a court; if in all this he erred, it is an error of which he cannot be ashamed, and which he trusts will not be deemed criminal in the eyes of this honorable court, of his country, or of that posterity by which he, his accusers, and his judges, must one day be judged.
Under the influence of these considerations, this respondent drew up an opinion on the law, arising from the overt acts stated in the said indictment, which was conformable to the decisions before given as above mentioned, and which he sent to his colleague the said Richard Peters, for his consideration. That gentleman returned it to this respondent, with some amendments affecting the form only, but not in any manner touching the substance.
The opinion thus agreed to, this respondent thought it proper to communicate to the prisoner's counsel—several reasons concurred in favor of this communication.
In the first place, this respondent considered himself and the court, as bound by the authority of the former decisions; especially the last of them, which was on the same case. He considered the law as settled, and had every reason to believe that his colleague viewed it in the same light. It was not suggested or understood, that any new evidence was to be offered; and he knew that if any should be offered, which could vary the case, it would render wholly inapplicable both the opinion and the former decisions on which it was founded. And he could not and did not suppose, that the prisoner's counsel would be desirous of wasting very precious time, in addressing to the court an useless argument, on a point which that court held itself precluded from deciding in their favor. He therefore conceived that it would be rendering the counsel a service and a favor, to apprise them beforehand of the view which the court had taken of the subject; so as to let them see in time, the necessity of endeavoring to produce new testimony, which might vary the case, and take it out of the authority of former decisions.
Secondly, There were more than one hundred civil causes then depending in the said court, as appears by the exhibit marked No 1, which this respondent prays may be taken as part of his answer. Many of those causes had already been subjected to great delay, and it was the peculiar duty of this respondent, as presiding judge, to take care, that as little time as possible should be unnecessarily consumed, and that every convenient and proper dispatch should be given to the business of the citizens. He did believe, that an early communication of the court's opinion, might tend to the saving of time and consequently to the dispatch of business.
Thirdly, As the court held itself bound by the former decisions, and could not therefore alter its opinion in consequence of any argument; and as it was the duty of the court to charge the jury on the law, in all cases submitted to their consideration he knew that this opinion must only be made known at some period of the trial, but must at the end of the trial be expressly delivered to the jury by him. As a charge from the bench; he could not suppose, and cannot yet conceive, that an opinion, which was to thus solemnly given in charge to the jury, at the close of the trial, could make any material difference to the case.
And the circumstance of its being intimated to the counsel before trial began, on the hearing of those who might be afterwards sworn on the jury.
And, lastly, it was then his opinion, and still is, that it is the duty of every court of this country, and was his duty on the trial now under consideration, to guard the jury against erroneous impressions respecting the laws of the land. He well knows, that it is the right of juries in criminal cases, to give a general verdict of acquittal, which cannot be set aside on account of its being contrary to law, and that hence results the power of juries, to decide on the law as well as on the facts, in all criminal cases. This power he holds to be a sacred part of our legal privileges, which he never has attempted, and never will attempt to abridge or to obstruct. But he also knows, that in the exercise of this power, it is the duty of the jury to govern themselves by the laws of the land, over which they have no dispensing power; and their right to expect and receive from the court, all the assistance which it can give, for rightly understanding the law. To withhold this assistance, in any manner whatever; to forbear to give it in that way, which may be most effectual for preserving the jury from error and mistake; would be an abandonment or forgetfulness of duty, which no judge could justify to his conscience or to the laws. In this case, therefore, where the question of law arising on the indictment, had been finally settled by authoritative decisions, it was the duty of the court, and especially of this respondent as presiding judge, early to apprise the counsel and the jury of these decisions, and their effect, so as to save the former from the danger of making an improper attempt, to mislead the jury in a matter of law, and the jury from having their minds pre-occupied by erroneous impressions.
It was for these reasons, that, on the 22d day of April, 1800, when the said John Fries was brought into court, and placed in the prisoners' box for trial, but before the petit jury was impanelled to try him, this respondent informed the above mentioned William Lewis, one of his counsel, the aforesaid Alexander James Dallas not being then in court, "that the court had deliberately considered the indictment against John Fries for treason, and the three several overt acts of treason stated therein: That the crime of treason was defined by the constitution of the United States: That as the federal legislature had the power to make, alter, or repeal laws, so the judiciary only, had the power, and it was their duty, to declare, expound and interpret the constitution and laws of the United States: That it was the duty of the court, in all criminal cases, to state to the petit jury, their opinion of the law arising on the facts; but the jury in all criminal cases were to decide both the law and the facts, on a consideration of the whole case: That there must be some constructive exposition of the terms used in the constitution, "levying war against the United States;" That the question, what acts amounted to levying war against the United States, or the government thereof, was a question of law, and had been decided by judges Patterson and Peters, in the cases of Vogel and Mitchell, and by judges Iredell and Peters, in the case of John Fries, prisoner at the bar, in April, 1799; That judge Peters remained of the same opinion, which he had twice before delivered, and he, this respondent, on long and great consideration, concurred in the opinion of judges Patterson, Iredell, and Peters: That to prevent unnecessary delay, and to save time on the trial of John Fries, and to prevent a delay of justice in the great number of civil causes depending for trial at that term, the court had drawn up in writing, their opinion of the law arising on the overt acts, stated in the indictment against John Fries; and had directed David Caldwell their clerk, to make out three copies of their opinion, one to be delivered to the attorney of the district, one to the counsel for the prisoner, and one to the petit jury, after they should have been impanelled and heard the indictment read to them by the clerk, and after the district attorney should have stated to them the law on the overt acts alleged in the indictment, as it appeared to him."
After these observations, this respondent delivered one of the abovementioned copies to the aforesaid William Lewis, then attending as one of the prisoner's counsel; who read part of it, and then laid it down on the table before him. Some observations were then made on the subject, by him and the above mentioned Alexander James Dallas, who had then come into court; but this respondent doth not now recollect those observations, and cannot undertake to state them accurately.
And this respondent further saith, that the paper marked exhibit No. 2, and herewith exhibited, which he prays leave to make part of his answer, is a true copy of the original opinion, drawn up by him and concurred in by the said Richard Peters as above set forth, which original opinion is now in the possession of this respondent, ready to be produced to this honorable court. He may have erred in forming this opinion, and in the time and manner of making it known to the counsel for the prisoner. If he erred in forming it, he erred in common with his colleague and with two of his predecessors; and he presumes to hope that an error which has never been deemed criminal in them, will not be imputed as a crime to him, who was led into it by their example and their authority. If he erred in the time and manner of making known this opinion, he
feels a just confidence, that when the reasons which he has alleged for his conduct, and by which it seemed to him to be fully justified, shall come to be carefully weighed, they will be sufficient to prove, if not that this conduct was perfectly regular and correct, yet that he might sincerely have considered it as right; and that in a case where so much doubt may exist, to have committed a mistake is not to have committed a crime.
And this respondent further answering insists, that the opinion thus delivered to the prisoner's counsel; viz, that "any insurrection or rising of any body of people within the United States, for the purpose of resisting or preventing by force or violence, under any pretence whatever, the execution of any statutes of the United States, for levying or collecting taxes, or for any other object of a general or national concern, is levying war against the United States, within the contemplation and true meaning of the constitution of the United States," is a legal and correct opinion, supported not only by the two previous decisions above mentioned, but also by the plainest principles of law and reason, and by the uniform tenor of legal adjudications in England and Great Britain, from the revolution in 1688 to this time. It ever was, and now is his opinion, that the peace and safety of the national federal government, must be endangered, by any other construction of the terms "levying war against the United States," used by the federal constitution; and he is confident, that no judge of the federal government, no judge of a superior state court, nor any gentleman of established reputation for legal knowledge, would or could deliberately give a contrary opinion.
(To be continued.)
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, February 12. The House, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole House.
Mr Tenney in the Chair. On the bill from the Senate, entitled "an act in addition to "an act to make provision for persons that have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the United States, during the revolutionary war, and after some time spent therein, the committee rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again."
On the question, shall the committee of the whole house, have leave to sit again on the said bill? It passed in the negative.
Ordered, that the said bill, and the bill from the Senate above mentioned, be referred to the committee of claims.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that the Senate will be ready to receive the house of representatives in the Senate chamber, on Wednesday, the thirteenth of February at noon, for the purpose of being present at the opening and counting the votes for President and Vice-President of the U. States: that one person be appointed a teller on the part of the Senate, to make a list of votes for President and Vice-President of the United States, as they shall be declared; and that the result shall be delivered to the President of the Senate, who shall announce the state of the vote, which shall be entered on the Journals, and if it shall appear that a choice hath been made agreeably to the constitution, such entry on the journals shall be deemed a sufficient declaration thereof.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house.
Mr Gregg in the chair. On the amendment of the Senate to the bill authorising the post master general to make a new contract for carrying the mail from Fayetteville in North-Carolina to Charleston in South-Carolina, and after some time spent therein, the committee rose, and reported their agreement to the same.
The house then having taken into consideration the said amendment of the Senate, concurred with the committee of the whole house in their agreement to the same.
Mr Claiborne presented a bill for the relief of Amy Dardin the legal representative of David Dardin, dec. which was read the first and second time and committed to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that they have considered the resolution of this house for the appointment of a joint committee of the two houses to ascertain and report a mode of examining the votes for President and Vice-President, and of notifying the persons who shall be elected, of their election; and to regulate the time, place and manner of administering the oath of office to the president, and do not concur therein.
The house then resolved itself into a committee of the whole and attended the trial of Samuel Chase, and after some time spent therein, the committee returned and Mr Speaker having resumed the chair.
Mr Varnum reported that the committee had attended the said trial and that a farther progress had been made therein. Adjourned.
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[TRANSLATED FOR THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE.]
ACCOUNT OF THE CORONATION OF BONAPARTE.
Paris, Dec. 4.
The sound of cannon and ringing of bells were incessant in announcing the ceremony of the coronation, from 6 o'clock yesterday morning, throughout the whole day. The skies, which on so many former occasions have been favorable to the commemoration of events of which Bonaparte was the hero, were on that day more than ordinarily propitious. The weather, somewhat cloudy, but mild and pleasant, favored the assemblage of the citizens, and crowned with complete success the immense preparations with which all Paris had been for a long time occupied.
The sun shone at intervals, making his first appearance at the instant the emperor left the Thuilleries and occasionally beamed forth during the march to Notre Dame. From five o'clock in the morning the streets were thronged with people and carriages, especially those through which the procession was to pass.
The public expectation has been fully gratified—nothing could exceed the taste, richness and elegance of every thing connected with the procession—nothing, especially, could exceed the brilliant appearance of those veterans who formed the escort of his majesty, the sight of whom brought to remembrance the victories which this nursery of heroes has so often obtained.
The procession arrived at the church in the midst of the acclamations of the people. The acclamations were reiterated in the temple, filled with citizens more particularly attached to his majesty, as they were co-operators with him in dispensing those blessings which his genius procured.—At 8 o'clock the benches were occupied by the presidents of Cantons, and other official characters called together from all the departments of the empire. The Tribunate, the Legislative Body and the Senate, successively arrived, and filled the body of the church. The Council of State took their seats parallel to the foot of the throne. The Diplomatic Body was seated above the Council. The Elector Arch Chancellor of the Germanic Empire, and many foreign Princes, were stationed on one side of the throne. His Holiness the Pope arrived at half past 10, preceded by his cardinals, the Arch bishops of France, and all the Clergy of Paris—while they were entering the church, there was music in a superior stile of excellence, to the words "Thou art Peter," &c. After which there was an interval of an hour before the arrival of the emperor, during which time his Holiness remained seated in the attitude of a Pontiff who was profoundly meditating on Heavenly things, and on the happiness of his fellow creatures. It was impossible to fix one's attention on his holiness at this time, without being penetrated with sentiments of extraordinary veneration. Their majesties entered the church between 12 and 1 o'clock; having approached the Altar, His Holiness sung Veni Creator , administered the Holy unction to the emperor and empress, and the other ceremonies followed according to the manner in which they have been announced. Suitable anthems were performed during the above ceremony. Their majesties then ascended the throne with all the splendor of imperial magnificence.—His holiness followed habited in his official robes, and completed the great work of Coronation, repeating these words veniat emperor in aeternum . The church immediately resounded with cries, "Long live the emperor"—"Long live the empress." These acclamations, with which their majesties were received on their entrance, were repeated with transport at each remarkable occurrence during the august ceremony. Their majesties repaired a second time to the altar; to make their offerings. Mass was finished at three o'clock.
His eminence Cardinal Fesch, Grand Almoner, having carried the Book of the Evangelists to the Emperor, his Majesty took the Imperial Oath upon the Throne, in a tone of voice which indicated that the feelings of his heart were in unison with the expression of his lips; but coming to these words, which conclude the oath, "I swear to govern with a single eye, to the interest, the happiness, and the glory of the French people," his voice faltered, on account of the tender sensibility which he at that moment experienced; which being instantaneously observed and felt by the audience, their cries of long live the Emperor were redoubled. Te Deum was then performed. His Majesty with his retinue left the Church at four o'clock, and did not arrive at the Thuilleries 'til dark. The Pope with his attendants followed the Emperor in about ten minutes. The carriage of his Holiness was preceded, according to custom, by an Ecclesiastic mounted on a mule, and carrying the Papal Cross.
The Imperial Coach, and that of the Sovereign Pontiff, were each surmounted with a crown, and drawn by eight magnificent horses. The pomp and splendor of the procession were worthy of Imperial majesty and grandeur.
Public joy and satisfaction were everywhere exhibited. Their Majesties' ears were continually saluted with acclamations on their return to the Palace, of "long live the Emperor and the Empress," to which the Emperor replied by bowing gracefully and benignantly to the multitude. Altho' the crowd of spectators was immense, order and decorum reigned throughout. The illuminations every
where were very brilliant; those at the Boulevards were in the form of Pyramids with stars and spheres attached to the lamps; but those especially at the Garden of the Thuilleries were in a style of splendor that beggars all description.
The coronation robes of Bonaparte were embroidered at Lyons, and with their diamonds, are estimated at two millions of livres; gold and silver medals to the amount of ten millions of livres, reported says, were struck at the mint, and distributed on the coronation day, in all the armies, as well as among the people in all the cities and towns.
London paper.
NEW YORK, February 16.
Early in the American war David Bushnel, A. M. of Saybrook, invented a machine for submarine navigation, altogether different from any thing hitherto devised by the art of man. This machine was so constructed as that it could be rowed horizontally, at any given depth, under water, and could be raised or depressed at pleasure. To this machine, called the American Turtle , was attached a magazine of powder, which was intended to be fastened under the bottom of a ship with a driving screw, in such a manner as that the same stroke which disengaged it from the machine should put the internal clock work in motion. This being done, the ordinary operation of a gunlock, at the distance of half an hour, or any fixed time, would cause the powder to explode, and leave the effects to the common laws of nature. The simplicity, yet combination, discovered in the mechanism of this wonderful machine, have been acknowledged by those skilled in physics and particularly hydraulics, to be not less ingenious than novel. Mr. Bushnel invented several other curious machines for the annoyance of the British shipping, but from accidents, not militating against the philosophical principles on which their success depended, they but partially succeeded. He destroyed a vessel in the charge of Commodore Symonds. One of his kegs also demolished a vessel near the Long Island shore. About Christmas, 1777, he committed to the Delaware river a number of kegs, destined to fall among the British fleet at Philadelphia; but his squadron of kegs having been separated and retarded by the ice, demolished but a single boat. This catastrophe, however, produced an alarm, unprecedent in its nature and degree; which has been so happily described by the Hon. Francis Hopkinson, in a song stiled, "The Battle of the Kegs," that the event it celebrates will not be forgotten so long as mankind shall continue to be delighted with works of humor and taste.
(Mer. Adv.)
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 20.
The Senate have passed a bill providing for the territory of Orleans a territorial government similar, in most respects, to that in force for the Mississippi territory, and providing for their admission as a state into the union as soon as their free white population shall amount to sixty thousand. The house have made this bill the order of the day for this day.
WHEREAS, by an act of the General Assembly, passed the 29th day of January last, entitled "An Act for carrying into execution the constitution of the Mutual Assurance society against fire on buildings in the state of Virginia, lately adopted at a General Meeting." It is among other things enacted, "That the funds now in hand, as well as debts due to the said society, shall be divided between the town and country, in proportion to the capital subscribed by the towns and country respectively;" and that "property insured in towns, and property insured in the country, shall be responsible for their respective losses only, and not for the losses of each other."
And whereas, from the extraordinary losses which the society had sustained prior to the 23d day of February last, the funds of the society, had been very much reduced, and yet are reduced so that the portion of the said funds to be allotted to the towns in conformity to the act of Assembly aforesaid, will in all probability be insufficient to meet the losses (exclusively chargeable on the funds of the towns) which may reasonably be expected to occur in the course of the present year, and the credit and very existence of the institution requiring that provision should be made for the immediate payment of such contingent losses—The Board of Directors of the Society aforesaid, have thought proper to call for the payment of half a quota on each building which had been insured in any town in this commonwealth, or in the town of Alexandria, before the said 23d day of February last, to be paid on or before the first day of April next. I do therefore and in conformity to a resolution adopted by the said Board of Directors, hereby make known to all whom it may concern, that the said requisition of half a quota to be paid on or before the first day of April next, on each building insured in any town in this commonwealth, and in the town of Alexandria, hath been made for the purpose aforesaid, and in pursuance of the authority vested in the President and Directors by the act aforesaid, and by the rules and regulations of the said society. And I do further hereby in pursuance also of the resolution aforesaid, notify to all persons concerned, that every insurance on which the said half quota shall be payable, under the said requisition, will be forfeited unless payment thereof, that is of a sum equal to half the premium mentioned in the policy, be made at the farthest by the first day of June next, and such insurance will remain forfeited until the payment of the half quota so withheld, and interest thereon shall be afterwards, either voluntarily made or coerced in the mode prescribed by law.
AL. M'RAE, President M. A. S. At the General Office of Insurance, Richmond, Feb. 25th, 1805.
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey, Pork, Butter.
It will be observed from a perusal of the proceedings in the House of Representatives of the United States on the Yazoo Claim...
FROM WASHINGTON CITY, February 22.
We are possessed of a Madrid Gazette of the 14th December, which contains a copy of the Spanish Manifesto...
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
Monday, February 19.
The court was opened at 10 o'clock. A. M. Present the Managers, accompanied by the house of representatives...
Tuesday, February 20.
The court was opened at 10 o'clock. A. M. Mr. Tilghman was called in and examined respecting the mode of procedure...
Thomas Chase, Moore, Judge Dorsey, John Purviance, Nicholas Price, James P. Boyd, William McMeachin...
Mr. Harper then adduced sundry charges of Judges, containing political matter, showing that the last thirty years...
Thomas Hall, a witness summoned by the managers, but absent when he was called in the regular course...
The testimony having been closed on the part of Judge Chase, Mr. Harper rose...
ed during the course of the trial, and declaring his full reliance upon their impartiality and justice...
Mr. Harper added that for several days a fit of the gout had been coming on the judge...
The President observed that the presence of the Judge, was not, according to the rules of the senate, required.
When Judge Chase immediately withdrew.
Mr. Randolph then (about 1 o'clock) in the name of the Managers requested a postponement of the trial until to-morrow...
Nothing further being offered, the President put the question whether the senate would retire...
It was previously stated by the managers and counsel, on enquiry from the chair, that the case would be opened...
Wednesday, February 20.
Present the Managers and house of representatives, and the counsel of Judge Chase.
Thomas Hall, a witness on behalf of the Managers, was examined.
Mr. Early, one of the Managers, rose about 11 o'clock, and took a comprehensive view of the several charges...
Mr. Campbell, likewise one of the Managers, followed him. Having spoken about an hour and a quarter...
The court adjourned for half an hour. Having resumed their sittings, Mr. Campbell's indisposition continuing...
Thursday, February 21.
Present the Managers, attended by the house, and the counsel of Judge Chase.
The court was opened at 10 o'clock A. M. Mr. Campbell closed his remarks in a speech of about three quarters of an hour...
Mr. Hopkinson, counsel for Judge Chase, then made a speech of about three hours and a half in length...
On Thursday arrived, at New York, from Nantz, the ship Penelope. By this arrival the latest news from France has been received...
(Aurora.)
Joshua Nettles, and Richard Denniss, the younger, who were convicted of murder at the last court of sessions...
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
Thirteenth Day's Drawing.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Dollars. Prizes range from 1000 dollars down to 12 dollars.
STATE OF THE WHEEL.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Dollars. Summary of prizes and tickets.
FOURTH OF MARCH.
TICKETS to the festival at the Eagle Tavern, may be had of the following gentlemen...
Table with 2 columns: Name, Price. Names include Gen. Mosely, Major Wm. Price, H. H. Foushee, Wm. Goodwyn...
A communication from the Editor of the Enquirer was received too late for this day's paper.
THE CELEBRATED HIGH-BLOODED ENGLISH HORSE,
OSCAR,
FULL sixteen hands high, imported by me last summer, after having seen him the year before...
I would endeavor to give a full description of him, for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who cannot conveniently visit me...
"OSCAR" is a dark brown, was got by Saltram, the best horse in his day...
In 1793, at New-Market, at three years old, he won a handicap sweepstakes of 15 guineas each...
In 1799, he won the Oatlands Stakes of fifty guineas each, h. f. d. in (10 subscribers) beating Lord Grosvenor's ch. f. Lady Bull...
In 1800, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1801, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1802, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1803, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1804, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1805, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1806, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1807, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1808, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1809, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1810, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1811, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
In 1812, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat...
DIOME D.
THIS extraordinary horse, in as high health and vigor as he has ever been since his arrival in America...
PEDIGREE.
DIOME D. was got by Florizel, (one of the best sons of King Herod) his dam by Speckator...
MILES SELDEN.
Tree Hill, Jan. 5th. 1805.
THE SUBSCRIBERS OFFER FOR SALE.
Their PLANTATIONS. In the county of Chesterfield, lying on both sides of the main road leading to the town of Manchester...
William Baker, James Baker.
Chesterfield, Feb. 22d. 1805.
LAND FOR SALE.
800 ACRES lying in the county of Granville and state of North Carolina, about 2 miles from Taylor's bridge on the South side of Tar River...
NATHANIEL MOORE.
February 7th. 1805.
Land for Public Sale,
ON the 29th day of the 4th month (April,) next, at the residence of the subscriber, six miles below Jonesborough...
And 150 Acres, about 4 miles from the above, with above 40 acres cleared...
And, also, a lot, or two in Leesburg. Time will be given for the chief of the money...
And, at the same time, will be offered for SALE, about 7 years of the time of a Black Man...
420 ACRES OF LAND. In Green county, belonging to John and Thomas Ellis...
THOMAS EMBREE.
1st mo 7th. 1805.
That Valuable and well known Mill, lying on Falling creek, near Falling creek church...
Just come to hand, a consignment of
5 bales German Oznaburgs. 45 tons Swedish Iron. 10 Hhds. prime old Rum, and 5 pipes London particular Madeira Wine...
MY MOTHER.
WHO fed me from her gentle breast, And hush'd me in her arms to rest, And on my cheek sweet kisses prest? My Mother. When sleep forsook my open eye, Who was it sang sweet lullaby, And rock'd me that I should not cry? My Mother. Who sat and watch'd my infant head When sleeping on my cradle bed, And tears of sweet affection shed? My Mother. When pain and sickness made me cry, Who gazed upon my heavy eye, And wept for fear that I should die? My Mother. Who dress'd my doll in clothes so gay; And taught me pretty how to play, And minded all I'd got to say? My Mother. Who ran to help me when I fell, And would soon pretty story tell; Or kiss the place to make it well? My Mother. Who taught my infant lips to pray, To love God's holy book and day, And walk in wisdom's pleasant way? My Mother. And can I ever cease to be Affectionate and kind to thee, Who was so very kind to me, My Mother? Ah! no the thought I cannot bear, And if God please my life to spare, I hope I shall reward thy care, My Mother. When thou art feeble, old, and grey, My healthy arm shall be thy stay, And I will sooth thy pains away, My Mother. And when I see thee hang thy head, 'Twill be my turn to watch thy bed, And tears of sweet affection shed. My Mother. For God who lives above the skies, Would look with vengeance in his eyes, If I should ever dare despise My Mother.
To be sold for ready money,
In pursuance of a decree of the circuit court of the United States, between Francis Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards...
Lands, Lots & Tenements,
Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt and interest, with the charges and expense of sale. An estate or plantation, in the county Goochland, called COLES...
JOHN WICKHAM, BEN. MOSBY, GEO. GREENHOW.
February 25, 1805.
To be sold for ready money,
In pursuance of a decree of the circuit court of the United States, between Francis Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards...
A Number of Slaves,
And so much of that Valuable Estate, in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the O'CONNOR IRON-WORKS...
Ben Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D.
February 25, 1805.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE,
130 1-2 Acres of Land, Living in Henrico county, on the coal road leading from Richmond to the Deep Run place...
Joseph Eubank.
February 23, 1805.
TO RENT OR LEASE, FOR TEN OR TWELVE YEARS,
A Lot of LAND,
No. 81, in the town of Manchester. Enquire of Dr. B. Du-Val, or Wm. Richardson, Jr.
February 22.
JUS RECEIVED,
AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF 7-8 and 4-4 LINENS. 5-4 D. SHEETINGS, 3-4 and 8-4 DIAPERS and LONG LAWNs...
GILLIAM & KIRBY. February 25, 1805.

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 2, 1804.
NOTICE. We the undersigned, partners in the late concerns of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. at Petersburg, Robert Pollok & Co. at Richmond and of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. at Manchester, have sold to Mr. James Dunlop, our late partner in said concerns, the debts now due to and outstanding against these different establishments—those interested will therefore please to take notice, that hereafter payments are to be made only to the said Mr. James Dunlop, his attorney or attorneys, and to whom those having claims against these concerns will apply for payment. David Buchanan, By Robert Pollok his attorney. Robert Pollok. Virginia, Petersburg, Dec. 6, 1804.
J. Tompkins Respectfully informs those concerned, that he has removed the books and papers of the late concerns of Robert Pollok & Co. and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. to a new brick house near the basin, and directly opposite to the scale house, where he has for SALE , a few pipes of Old Cogniac Brandy, Of superior quality. Cash will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 13 years old.—Enquire of the Printer.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firms of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorized to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James Dunlop. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. NOTICE is hereby given, that the drawing of the said Lottery will commence on this day, and be continued on Tuesdays and Saturdays, by drawing from fifty to five hundred numbers, until the whole is completed. All tickets not sold and delivered before this day will be considered as held on account of the Trustees of the Academy; and the agents for selling them are earnestly requested to remit either the money or the tickets committed to their disposal, to the commissioner from whom they were received. Those who have purchased tickets on a credit, will be pleased to reckon from this day. If the days of drawing and the number to be drawn shall be increased, public notice will be given of the same. The prices to be paid in sixty days after the drawing is completed. It is hoped that the tickets remaining in the hands of the commissioners will be readily bought, by those who are well wishers to the proposed Academy, or who wish to see in the neighborhood of this city the beginning of a great National University. The committee appointed for that purpose have already purchased about 12 acres ground, a little more than a mile from town, an eligible situation, and the necessary buildings will be begun in the ensuing spring. On behalf of the trustees, Robert Mitchell, Robert Pollard, Alexr. Stuart, Wm. Price, G. Tucker, appointed to superintend the drawing. Richmond, January 14, 1805.
THE subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white-house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs formerly kept store.—He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography ; he will also teach Book-Keeping , and several branches of the Mathematics , if required.—The price of tuition will be made known on application. JNO S. PLEASANTS. 13th Nov. 1804. *All kinds of MATTRESSES for Sale—Also, old ones worked over. I. S. P.
To John Magee, A person not residing within the commonwealth of Virginia, and having no known agent or attorney therein— TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a commission issuing out of the court of chancery for the district of Richmond, in a suit depending in the said court, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant, the depositions of John Gray, John Woodson and Chapman Stewart and sundry other witnesses will be taken at the shop of Nathaniel Danridge, near his dwelling house, in the county of Hanover, on the twentieth day of March next, and that if necessary, the said commission will be adjourned over to the 21st and 22d days of that month; the depositions so to be taken, to be read in evidence in the said case. John Harris. Feb. 7, 1805.
Notice. THE subscribers having put an end to their retail business, request the debtors to this firm to come forward, without loss of time, to have their accounts adjusted, and to pay what may be due; a great indulgence has been already given, and cannot, reasonably be expected.—George Gracie will attend at this place, for the purpose of settling the accounts, and receiving payment. Those who do not pay, or give satisfactory assurance of paying soon, must blame themselves if suits are instituted against them. LYLE & MCKEDIE. Manchester, Feb. 9th, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by James Ferguson, of the county of Buckingham, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Brown, Murphy & Co. for the sum of seventy-five pounds five shillings and eight pence, with interest thereon from the twenty-third day of April, eighteen hundred & three, and the expenses attending the execution of this trust—Will certainly be SOLD , to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the twenty-third day of February next, on the premises, at the house of the above named James Ferguson, in the aforesaid county of Buckingham.
A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, Containing six hundred and seventy-four acres, and bounded by the lands of George Burk, sen. Joseph C. Miggison, Joseph Cabell, and Col. Smith.—Also, a bay Mare, a yoke of Oxen, nine head of Cattle, and a Feather Bed, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to discharge the above debt, &c. Will also be sold, at the above mentioned time and place, to the highest bidder, for the best price that can be obtained, in ready money, One Negro Woman Slave, Named Pat, and her increase, if any, since the executing this trust—by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by George Burk, Jr. for the purpose of securing a debt due to Brown, Murphy & Co. for the sum of one hundred and forty-seven pounds two shillings and two pence, with interest thereon from the twenty-fifth day of April, eighteen hundred and three, or so much thereof as may be found due. John Higginbotham, trustee. Amherst, 16th Jan. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Benjamin Burton, of the county of Buckingham, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Rives, Murphy & Co. for one hundred and sixteen pounds three shillings, with interest thereon at the rate of six per cent. per annum, from the twenty-fourth day of December, eighteen hundred and two, and the expenses attending the execution of this trust—Will certainly be SOLD , to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Monday the eleventh day of March next, at Buckingham Courthouse, it being court day. A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, Lying in the county aforesaid, on the waters of Muddy creek, and bounded by the lands of Nathaniel Burton, Jesse Burton, Matthew Robertson and Edward Maxey, containing by estimation three hundred and fifteen acres. Daniel Higginbotham, trustee. Amherst, 16th Jan. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Edward Gaither Clarke, dec. and Molly his wife, which deed bears date the 20th of October, 1799, and is recorded in Henrico office, to secure a sum of money, due to Byrd George, of Henrico county, will be exposed to SALE , to the highest bidder, for cash, on the premises, on Saturday the ninth day of March next, the Tract of Land, In Henrico county, on which the said Clarke resided for some time previous to his death. This land is situated below the city of Richmond, on the swamp, immediately on the stage road, leading to Williamsburg. The tract contains by surveys made by John Williamson, county surveyor of Henrico county, 327 acres, the land to be received by the purchaser, be the quantity more or less. About 45 acres of the land are cleared, there are a tolerable dwelling house and out houses and a small orchard on the land. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS, January 23d, 1805. Trustee.
THE Sheriffs of the counties of Prince Anne, Norfolk and Nansemond, composing a District; of the counties of Buckingham, Albemarle, Amherst and Fluvanna, composing another district; of the counties of Elizabeth City, Warwick and York, composing another district; of the counties of Bedford, Campbell, Henry, Pittsylvania, Patrick and Franklin, composing another district; of the counties of Westmoreland, Stafford, and King George, composing another district; and of the counties of Accomack and Northampton, composing another district; which several districts constitute the Class No. 4, of the Senate of Virginia, will please to take notice, that an election in rotation is to be held, on the several court days of the said counties, in the month of April next, for the choice of a Senator to represent each of the districts above mentioned, in the General Assembly, for four years next ensuing. THEO: HANSFORD, C. S. February 1st, 1805.
Private Entertainment. THE subscriber has taken a lease of five years, for the well known and commodious house in the city of Richmond, long occupied by Mr. Rich and Crouch, which is situated on the street leading from the main street by the Governor's, and is near the vendue store of Prosser and Moncure. He is provided with an excellent stable, which shall be constantly supplied with forage of the best quality, where he will receive Horses at Livery, and the utmost attention shall be paid to those horses which may be committed to his care. The long experience which the subscriber has had in this kind of business, and the general satisfaction which he has given to those who have favored him with their custom at Manchester and other places, authorises him to hope, that he will not only continue to receive the patronage of his former friends, but likewise the countenance and favor of the public at large. He also proposes to take in about 20 BOARDERS, on reasonable terms, and begs leave to assure those who may favor him with their patronage, that every attention and exertion shall be used to give entire satisfaction. And the subscriber also offers his services to sell horses on commission—In all cases where he may be employed to do so, he will charge the owner no more than the actual cost for the support of such horses. PETER MOSELEY.
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, Will stand at my house to be let to mares the next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Abingdon 7 over, Nov. 27, 1804 FOR RENT, The large white House, At Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
Lands, Lots, and Canal Shares FOR SALE. ON Monday, the twenty-fifth day of March next, will be exposed to public sale, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, in order to close the mercantile concerns of Buchanan, Dunlop & Company, the following tracts of Land, &c. viz. A certain tract of Land, situated in the county of Campbell, on the branches of Cub creek and Falling river, containing 2,500 acres, bounded by the lands of Hughes and M c Reynolds. Also, another tract of Land in the same county, on the waters of Beaver and Possum creeks, containing 430 acres, by a late and accurate survey, and including part of what is called Cooper's mountain. Also, Another tract of Land in the said county, on the branches of Possum, Rockcastle and Flat creeks, containing 330 acres, and bounded by Stevenson's, Chandler's and Martin's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said county, containing 370 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, and upon the south east side of Long mountain, and bounded by Onsbys, Forbes's and Smith's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said county, containing 90 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, on both sides of the main road, and bounded by the Long mountain and Richard Smith's land. Also, Another tract of Land, situated on the western branches of Buffalo creek, in the county of Campbell, containing 350 acres, and commonly known by the name of Turner's place; deed in the hands of John Dabney. Also, A tract of Land, situated in Parson county, North Carolina, containing 99 1/2 acres, sold under an execution against Duncan Rose, Jr. and purchased at the marshal's sale at Raleigh, North Carolina, as per deed to John Tompkins, made by the marshal, recorded in Parson county court; deed remains in the office. Also, A tract of Land in Patrick county, Virginia, on the head waters of South Mayo river, containing 1020 acres, more or less, as per deed from John Hughes, to Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. recorded in the county court of Patrick, at February court, 1800. A considerable part of this tract is rich low grounds. Also, Lots No 4 and 5, each half acres, situated on the main street in the town of New London, on which sit a store and dwelling house. Also, Lots No 45 and 46 in said town, containing 3 acres, adjoining the above half acre lots, whereon a barn and other out houses now stand. Also, Lot No. 41, situated in said town, containing 11 acres, and No 42 and 43, containing each 8 acres. Also, A tract of Land adjoining the above lots, containing 200 acres, which land Thomas Reid purchased of Pamela Crump, as will appear by the deed of indenture, recorded in the district court of New London; deed of the lots and last mentioned tract of land in the hands of John Dabney.
FOR SALE. A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying in Patrick county, on Mayo river, containing 550 acres more or less; being that tract lately owned by John Spencer, and sold by virtue of a deed of trust, for the benefit of Dunlop, Pollok, & Co. Col. George Penn of Patrick, will show the land to any person disposed to purchase. An undisputed title with general warrantee, will be made the purchaser, on payment of the money.—Undoubted security will be required. PROSSER & MONCURE, v. m. Richmond, Feb. 12th, 1805.
A TAN-YARD, TO LET. ON a lease of 5 years, that very valuable TAN-YARD, situate on the main street of this city, between the Capitol and the Basin of the Canal, in an eligible and well accustomed stand for the Tanning and Currying business, having been long occupied by the late Mr. Jacob Bockius, and possessing conveniences superior to any in this city, viz:— A large Currying Shop, Cellar and Drying Loft, adjoining the main street; a spacious Bark House on a street that leads from the main street to the basin of the canal; two Bark Mills and Houses; a large Beam House and Pools, Limes, Beats, Handlers and Vats, sufficient for the tanning of from 2500 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins.—Also, on same tenement, a convenient dwelling house, smoke house, stable, carriage house and garden; all in good repair.—The lessee may be accommodated with about sixty cords of excellent Red and Black Oak Bark now in the bark house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received by either of the subscribers in all this month, and if not leased within the same, will be let at Public Auction, at the Vendue Office of Messrs. Prosser & Moncure, on the 15th of March next, to the highest bidder. Bond and approved security will be required (of the lessee) and possession given on or before the first day of April next, of the bark house, bark mills, beam house, limes, pools, beats, handlers, and a part of the vats; and of the dwelling house and residue of the tenement, on the first day of June. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, Richmond, February 9th, 1805.
The subscriber has again to request the favor of those having claims against the estate of the late Jacob Bockius, to bring them forward immediately for payment; and those indebted to said estate will please make payment immediately, or suits will be instituted. JOHN PROSSER, Esq. Of Jacob Bockius, dec. Richmond, Feb. 9th, 1805.
Valuable Property for sale. WILL be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two LOTS OF GROUND, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec. fronting the basin of the James River Canal, near the centre of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story brick building, eighty feet in length, with four separate tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with fire places on the first and second floors, roomy garrets in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c., with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars with fire places in each; this house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty-eight feet square, with two good cellars, with fire places in each for cooking—in this house on the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places—also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family—Likewise, a small Wooden Building with a cellar built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop—Also, two Stables and a Carriage House. The buildings except the kitchen, stables and carriage house are insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid; the lots from the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street and the cross street leading to shoe-ware house on two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale will be seventeen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed, and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other place in this city. William Austin. Richmond, 4th February, 1805.
FOR SALE. By JOHN ARUNDELL, at the Columbia Bank Mills in Richmond, a few Barrels of Excellent Good Cyder For Bottling. 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.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
FOR SALE. THE composing room of Mr. Benjamin Hatcher of this place, having been broken into on the evening of the 13th instant, from which was stolen a Trunk belonging to the subscriber, containing wearing apparel to a considerable value; also a Pocket Book enclosing Bonds and five Lottery Tickets, in the Richmond Lottery, yet undrawn; and one in the Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery in Baltimore, (reference may be had to the numbers below)—The supposed thieves have been apprehended and committed, but no fact has appeared to make the Trunk and its contents forth coming—it is therefore requested, should any articles of wearing apparel be offered for sale, that intimation be given to the subscriber—the Bonds can be of no use, as caution has been given to the grantors, and payment stopped—The managers of the Lotteries aforesaid are requested, should any prize or prizes draw to the following numbers, that they retain the money in their hands, and be good enough to advise of any application. Nos. 1273 1276 1277 1278 2506 in the Richmond Lottery—No. 12714 in the Baltimore do. THOMAS HATCHER. Manchester, 16th February, 1805.
For Sale for Cash. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Achille Rogers, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said Rogers to Brown, Watson & Co. as also a debt due to William Brown & Co. will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE , at William Alcock's Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, on the first Monday in March next, it being Albemarle court day. A certain Tract of Land, Belonging to said Rogers, lying in said county, situate on both sides of Piney run, and adjoining to the foot of the south side of Buck mountain, being part of the land sold agreeable to last will and testament of Giles Rogers, dec. and containing by estimation 284 3/4 acres.—Also, one other TRACT OF LAND, adjoining the aforesaid one on the north side, containing by survey 135 acres, it being a tract which said Rogers had some time since had taken up and surveyed, the works of which are lodged with the Register of the Land Office, but no patent as yet taken out. D. CARR, Trustee. Charlottesville, 1st Feb. 1805.
FOR SALE. On a credit of 18 months, at the Eagle Tavern, on the 25th of March ensuing, A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying in Patrick county, on Mayo river, containing 550 acres more or less; being that tract lately owned by John Spencer, and sold by virtue of a deed of trust, for the benefit of Dunlop, Pollok, & Co. Col. George Penn of Patrick, will show the land to any person disposed to purchase. An undisputed title with general warrantee, will be made the purchaser, on payment of the money.—Undoubted security will be required. PROSSER & MONCURE, v. m. Richmond, Feb. 12th, 1805.
A Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Hanover, containing two hundred and seventy-five acres, being the tract whereon the said Littlepage now resides.—Also, at the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold, the following NEGROES, to wit: Peter, Lucy, Scotland, Johnny & Charles. Thomas Starke, } Trustees. Samuel Richardson, February 14, 1805.
FOR SALE. TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Campton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New-York, 1st Feb. 1805.
FOR SALE, for Cash. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Carter Littlepage, to Robert White, to secure the payment of £ 360 with interest and costs, for the benefit of Elisha Perkins, will be SOLD, for ready money, on Thursday, the 14th of March next, A Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Hanover, containing two hundred and seventy-five acres, being the tract whereon the said Littlepage now resides.—Also, at the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold, the following NEGROES, to wit: Peter, Lucy, Scotland, Johnny & Charles. Thomas Starke, } Trustees. Samuel Richardson, February 14, 1805.
FOR SALE. TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Campton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New-York, 1st Feb. 1805.
FOR SALE. THE composing room of Mr. Benjamin Hatcher of this place, having been broken into on the evening of the 13th instant, from which was stolen a Trunk belonging to the subscriber, containing wearing apparel to a considerable value; also a Pocket Book enclosing Bonds and five Lottery Tickets, in the Richmond Lottery, yet undrawn; and one in the Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery in Baltimore, (reference may be had to the numbers below)—The supposed thieves have been apprehended and committed, but no fact has appeared to make the Trunk and its contents forth coming—it is therefore requested, should any articles of wearing apparel be offered for sale, that intimation be given to the subscriber—the Bonds can be of no use, as caution has been given to the grantors, and payment stopped—The managers of the Lotteries aforesaid are requested, should any prize or prizes draw to the following numbers, that they retain the money in their hands, and be good enough to advise of any application. Nos. 1273 1276 1277 1278 2506 in the Richmond Lottery—No. 12714 in the Baltimore do. THOMAS HATCHER. Manchester, 16th February, 1805.
MAP OF VIRGINIA. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A MAP OF VIRGINIA, FORMED FROM ACTUAL SURVEYS, AND THE LATEST AS WELL AS MOST ACCURATE OBSERVATIONS. BY JAMES MADISON, D. D. PRESIDENT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. To which will be added, A MAP of the greater part of the state of Ohio, from actual surveys, including the whole of the Virginia military tract—with all that part of the state west of the Ohio river, to the Indiana boundary line. The north-east corner of the Map will be ornamented with an interesting View of the City of Richmond. The size of the MAP will be five feet six inches in length, and three feet eight inches in breadth. An ingenious and skilful engraver is engaged to execute the work, in a style not inferior to any similar work in the United States.
CONDITIONS. The price to subscribers will be eight dollars, neatly mounted, colored and glazed.—One dollar, (to lighten the great expense of publication,) to be paid on subscription. To non-subscribers, the price will be ten dollars. [COPY RIGHT SECURED] In offering the above work to the public, the proprietors are sensible that excellence is not often attainable; but with candor and truth, equally remote from arrogance and partiality, they can say, that they conscientiously believe it has a just claim to the confidence and patronage of the people. A Map of Virginia has been long and anxiously looked for: None has been published, on the plan of the one now offered, for many years. The labor, expense, and apparent difficulties, in accomplishing so interesting a work, have deterred several from the arduous undertaking. The proprietors, finding that most of the other states had recently given encouragement to similar productions, and entertaining a high sense of the real dignity and importance of Virginia, embarked in the business, from a well-grounded belief, that the magnitude and utility of the work, would insure, if accomplished, a remuneration. And while Virginia is powerfully stimulated with the love of science and virtue, they hope and believe she will view domestic productions, which prove eminently useful, with a generous pride. Those gentlemen who take subscription papers, are requested to return them to the subscriber, in Petersburg, by the first day of May. The maps will be ready for subscribers in the course of the ensuing summer. (USA) WILLIAM PRENTIS, Petersburg 5, February, 1805. * Subscriptions received by S. Pleasants jun. and others with whom subscription papers are lodged.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust, from Thomas H. Drew to Carter H. Harrison, bearing date the 10th of December, 1787, will be SOLD, at Public Auction, at Fowler's Tavern, in Cartersville, for ready money, on the 9th of March next, A Tract of Land, Containing 1500 acres, be the same more or less, lying in the county of Campbell, on the branches of Hill's creek, now in the possession of Mr. Philip Payne, who will show the land to any person disposed to purchase. Under an impression that those who wish to purchase will view the premises, it is deemed unnecessary to say much of the quality; suffice it to say, that it is esteemed a very valuable tract, great part of it capable of producing excellent tobacco. ROBERT C. HARRISON, PETTON HARRISON, Ex rs of Carter H. Harrison. Feb. 12th, 1805.
Notice. TO facilitate to claimants under the 7th article of the treaty with Great Britain the receipt of the third installment due on the 15th July next, in instances in which they have not constituted the public agent in London, their special attorney, it has been thought proper to draw to the United States all such monies of the above description as may not be drawn from him by the individuals themselves prior to the 1st of September next. The agent is accordingly instructed to cease paying them after that date; but after the 1st of November next, they will be again payable at the city of Washington, to those who have right, or to their attorneys duly authorized. Department of State, Feb. 4, 1805. * Note. The Printers of the Laws of the United States are requested to insert the above four times in their gazettes. Feb. 13. 4t
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Robert Martin, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. at the dwelling house of said Martin, on the 11th, day of March next, One Negro Man, By the name of Will—one Grey and one Sorrel Mare, and one Bay Horse, in discharge of said debt. David Higginbotham Milton, Feb. 15th, 1805.
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, At the dwelling house of Lewis Carroll, on the 9th day of March next, one Hane Mare and her COLT—three head of COWS—four head of SHEEP—three feather BEDS and FURNITURE—one CUPBOARD—eight CHAIRS—one TABLE—Also, crop of FODDER, CORN and TOBACCO—by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by said Lewis Carroll, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Martin Dawson. Milton, Feb. 15th, 1805.
Sales at Auction. WILL BE SOLD, on Wednesday the 6th day of March next, a good BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, With all the necessary offices, together with TWO ACRES (town measure) of HIGHLY IMPROVED LAND. The property and present residence of Dr. James D. M c Caw—Terms of payment, will be made known on the day of sale. THOMAS TAYLOR, & Co. v. m. February 19, 1805 THE SECOND VOLUME OF Pinkerton's Geography, AND THE ATLAS, (Which completes the work,) are now ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Book-store. * A few copies for sale—Price 15 dollars.