Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-04-21 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1145]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1804.
[12 1-2 CENTS SINGLE]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven to ten cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 lines); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
ROBIN REDBREAST,
A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the leap to be paid when the mares are covered, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive pasturage gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several clover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
PEDIGREE. ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Culliders, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues.
(Taken from the general stud book.) PERFORMANCE. In 1800 (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr. Day's Ragler, by Precipitate, and Mr. Car's Prospect.
The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat. At New-Castle, July 31, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpator, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Heidera. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Heidera.
At Warwick, Sept. 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Fugleman, and distancing Mr. Thurn's Marquis. He won the purse at Litchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's b. h. by Potbo's, and distancing Mr. Brooke's Baron-Nile, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr. Cox's Cocoa Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse.
THOMAS GOODE. March 1st, 1804.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, March the 12th, 1804.
BETWEEN Price and Sandage of the city of Richmond, } plaintiffs. AND Alexander S. Outlaw, junior and Alexander } defendants. Outlaw, senior, The defendants given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy. P. TINSLEY, e. e.
At a Quarterly Court held for Prince Edward county, March 19th, 1804.
BETWEEN Joshah Hurt, Judith Cason and Fuqua Beasley, administrators and administrators of Benjamin Hurt, deceased, } plaintiffs. AGAINST Zachariah Arnold and Obadiah Hurt, } defendants. The defendant Zachariah Arnold not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, It is ordered , that the said defendant Zachariah Arnold do appear here on the first day of May court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy. Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, d. e.
Pursuant to a deed of trust executed by William Meredith, sen. to the subscriber, to secure a debt due by said Meredith to Norton Goodman, both of Cumberland county, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Tuesday the 8th of May next, at Capt. James Anderson's tavern in Cumberland,
A Parcel of LAND,
Lying on both sides of Bear branch, adjoining the lands of Wm. Wright, and containing fifty acres. Persons desirous of purchasing will be shown the land on application to Wm. Russell or Wm. Wright, both convenient to the same. CARTER PAGE, Trustee. April 9th, 1804.
VIRGINIA:
COMMITTED to the jail of Lee county on the 10th day of January last, a runaway negro man about five feet seven inches high, supposed to be between forty and fifty years of age, calls himself SAM, thin visage, rather spare made, had on when brought to jail a low crowned hat, a broad cloth coat a good deal worn, a thickset waistcoat and an old pair of cotton breeches; says he belongs to James Caldwell of the county of Guilford, state of North Carolina. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away. CHARLES NOE, D. S. For P. Fulkerson, S. L. C. March 26, 1804.
Advertisement.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by William Ambler, and recorded in the county court of Fluvanna, for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due to Col. Richard Morris and David Bullock, will be sold, at public auction, for cash, on the premises, on the 28th day of April next.
One Tract of Land,
Lying in the said county of Fluvanna, containing by the said deed, one thousand and one acres, being the same land conveyed by deed from said Morris and Bullock, to said Ambler, of record in the said court of Fluvanna, and on which the said Ambler lately resided, or so much of the same as will be sufficient to satisfy and pay the balance due on said deed of trust, and the attendant costs and charges. JOHN QUARLES, & } Trustees WM. LAURENCE, } March 29th, 1804.
All persons having any
claims against the estate of Dr. George Gilmer, dec. are requested to exhibit them as soon as possible, as this advertisement will be plead in bar of any not produced within the time limited by law. GEORGE GILMER, ENOR. April 10, 1804.
Louisiana County Court, December 13th, 1803.
BETWEEN Ludlow Bramham, } plaintiff. AND John Boswell Johnson, Thomas M. Johnson, William Johnson, Patrick Michie and Dorothy his wife, Jane Johnson and Ann Johnson, } defendants. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant John B. Johnson, is not an inhabitant of this state, and he not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court, that he do appear here on the first day of May term next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, WM. G. POINDEXTER, D. C. L. C.
Westham Iron Foundry,
NEAR RICHMOND. THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry; and having provided the best artists in that line from New-York and George Town, together with pig iron of the first quality: Proposes to cast—Mill-gudgeons and Inks of every description; also, cast iron wheels for the machinery of mills; Rumford, registered and plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumford fire-places; large and small stoves; cauldrons and cabin stoves; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; coach warmers; plain stoves and maul'd plates; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast wagon, coach, plough and chair boxes; scale weights from 1 to 60 lbs.; cash and clock weights; patent raw iron for smiths, on a very approved plan; hawks, jama and back lays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow bowlers; garden ditto; cast iron anvils; fire dogs and hand irons of every description—together with any other article in the casting line, to a given pattern, at the shortest notice, by application at the furnace, or to JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond, 24th March, 1804. P.S Old iron purchased by application as above.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A
Grocery Store, In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF and BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL and YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPI, EST. October 11, 1803.
BANK BILL.
THE act passed by the General Assembly of Virginia, for establishing a Bank in the City of Richmond, is just published and for Sale at this office. Henrico, March 15th, 1804.
ARCHDUKE,
LATELY imported from London, was got by Sir Peter Teazle, (the first Stallion now in England) his dam Horatia by Old Eclipse, (undoubtedly the first Stallion of his day) his grand dam Countess by Blank, a famous son of the Goliath Arabian, with many other excellent crosses. A horse of better blood than Archduke was never raised: He is full brother to Mr. Teazle and Stamford, both in high repute, and to the whole flock. Countess (his granddam) has bred some of the best horses that have appeared on the British turf. She is the dam of Vizard, Cobscar, Achilles, Greyhound, Horatia and Delphin—all capital. This is well known to every gentleman acquainted with the Racing Calendars and General Stud Book of England. Archduke is a dark brown horse, full 16 hands high, has a deal of bone with great powers, a good share of beauty, and in the prime of life. He made his appearance on the turf at three years old, and did not run until that year. He won a Sweepstakes of 100 Guineas each, beating several good horses; also the Derby Stakes, beating Lord Egremont's Gifford, Sir F. Handoll's brother to Spread Eagle, Mr. Heathcote's Vivaldi, Mr. Cookson's Expectation, the Duke of Grafton's Vandal, Lord Oxford's Dart, (now his Lordship) Lord Grosvenor's colt by Potbo's, out of Snipson's filly, and several other very fine colts. The Derby Stakes are considered the first in England, and gives the winner great credit. He fell lame shortly after and was fired, run two races more with very good horses, and altho' he was beaten, he came in well. The above is the whole of his racing.
ESCAPE,
IMPORTED from London, will also stand at the Bowling Green, at 3 Guineas (and half a Dollar) for each mare. He is a horse of fine size, with several excellent racing points, and as high bred a horse as need be wished for. He was got by Precipitate, a horse of great repute, out of a full sister to the famous Stallion Buzzard. Escape was a horse of good speed, for which see the Racing Calendars. JOHN HOOMES. Bowling Green, February 23d, 1804.
At a meeting of the Commissioners appointed by the Legislature of this commonwealth, to receive subscriptions in the city of Richmond, under "An act for incorporating the BANK OF VIRGINIA"—present, Edward Carrington, (Chairman,) Joseph Gallego, Robert Pollard, George Jefferson, P. N. Nicholas, John Brockenbrough, Thomas Rutherford, Benjamin Hatcher and James F. Leitch.
1st. Resolved, that Books be opened at the Capitol, on the first Monday in May next, to receive subscriptions pursuant to the said act. 2d. Resolved, with the consent of the Treasurer of the state, that the payments be made in the Treasury office, and that the persons so paying, upon exhibiting the Treasurer's receipt, shall be admitted to subscribe their names on the commissioners' books. 3d. Resolved, that Edward Carrington, Joseph Gallego and John Brockenbrough be appointed a committee to notify the foregoing resolutions in two public gazettes of this city, once a week, from the present time till the first Monday in May next. EDWARD CARRINGTON. JOSEPH GALLEGO. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. 15th March, 1804.
Hatting Business,
in the city of Richmond, on the main street, opposite the Bell Tavern, where they intend carrying on the same in all its various branches—they assure the public their commands shall be attended to with punctuality and dispatch, and hope from their assiduity to merit a share of their patronage. November 5th, 1803.
Valuable Tract of Land,
Lying in the upper end of Powhatan county, on both sides of Deep creek, being 12 miles from Cartersville, 2 from Appomattox river, less than one from the great Buckingham road and 42 from Manchester. The county is well regulated in its police and sociable in the manners of its inhabitants. To these local advantages may be added that the soil is fertile and well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Grain and Grass. The mansion place is healthy, with dwelling houses and other offices to accommodate a large family. It is supposed to contain about 1500 acres, of which 500 are valuable low grounds, 100 reclaimed for cultivation and the rest under heavy timber. Little more need be said to those inclined to possess a landed estate of easy access to Richmond and Petersburg by the Turnpike and Navigation. This land will be laid off in 2 or 3 convenient lots, and offered to public sale at Powhatan May 10th, being the 16th, at 12 o'clock; for 14th payable at Christmas next, when possession will be given, and the remainder in equal annual payments, to carry interest from the time of possession, with approved personal and real security. The land and proposed alterations will be shown by Mr. David Maxey on the premises. WILLIAM MAYO. Henrico, March 15th, 1804.
HAMBLETON,
Bred by the Duke of Grafton, a beautiful bright bay, near sixteen hands high, of high form and elegance, rising thirteen years old, in good health and great perfection, imported last spring by William Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, will stand the ensuing season at the subscriber's, in Charlotte county, five miles below the courthouse, and three from Boulton's old stores, to cover mares at Six Guineas the season, for which a note will be required, dischargeable by the payment of Twenty Dollars, at any time before the 10th of August next, when the season will expire, with One Dollar to the groom for each mare, paid at the stable door. Good and extensive pasturage, well enclosed, with a creek and branches running through, the flat land affording as good forward pastures as any in this part of the country, gratis. Servants that may be sent with mares will be boarded without charge, and mares fed, if required, on reasonable terms. The utmost attention paid and care taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible for any that may happen. HENRY LESTER. March 5, 1804.
PEDIGREE.
HAMBLETON was got by Dungannon (one of the best sons of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse of his day, and covered at fifty guineas,) his dam by Snap, sister to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross 1773—her dam (Young Marske's dam) by Blank, Stirling, Miss Magdalen, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Barb, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whiteshield, old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England.
PERFORMANCE.
This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in twenty races before he left the turf, four of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In 1794, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten guineas each, for 3 year olds, six subscribers, two miles, beating Mr. Bethell's b. f. by Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b. f. by Young Marske, Turner's Confederacy, and Craddock's ch. c. Leicester. At York he won 50l. for three year olds, beating Lowther's b. c. Griffin, Crompton's ch. c. Ambush, Shepherd's Madcap, Clinton's b. c. Cedar, and Garforth's ch. c. even beating an Ambush against the field. At Manchester in June, he won 50l. for three year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalist. At Stockton September 20th, he won a sweepstakes of twenty guineas each, five subscribers, then Sir H. Wilkinson's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's, beating Highlander, out of Wren, and Turner's Delphine. In 1795, Hambleton won five times, to wit—a handicap plate of 50l. two mile heats, at four years old, beating Insect, Blacklegs, and Watkins's b. c. five years old. At Edinburgh July 20th, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, four years old, four mile heats, beating Pyebald—and on the 23d walked over the ground for 50l. all ages—and on the 24th 50 guineas for all ages, four mile heats, beating Gregory's b. h. Archer, 6 years old, Mr. Peacock's ch. g. Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Creeping Kate. At Dumfries in October, he won 50l. beating Lord Darlington's b. m. Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, 5th October, a purse of 50 guineas, beating Mr. Baler's Black Cock. In 1799 he won eight times, to wit—at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of 10 guineas each, five subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Lad and Arthur. At Edinburgh on Wednesday the 26th, 50 guineas for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Betsey. On Friday 28th, the ladies subscription purse of 50 guineas, beating Fletcher's Jane. At Montrose in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 50l. plate—and also walked over the ground for a subscription of 50l. At Kelso October 16th, for a plate of 50 guineas, he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 guineas given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 12 stone, four mile heats, then six years old, he won against Mr. Wentworth's Trimbush, Piermont's Trimmer aged, and Kimcraig's Hektor aged—and Saturday following a purse of 50l. given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Rotiker. At Carlisle he won 100 guineas of Mr. Sitwell, beating his b. f. by Meteor. In 1798, he won at Edinburgh's Arab, 50l. for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr. Maule's Hippopotamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 guineas, for all ages, beating Pitforth and Contrador. See the Racing Calendars for the foregoing years. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. The High Bred Imported Horse
SILVER,
NOW in high health and vigour—will stand at my stable in the county of Pittsylvania, about two miles from the courthouse, the ensuing season, commencing the 1st of March next; and will cover mares at TWENTY DOLLARS, payable the 1st of October next, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Pounds, if paid by the 1st day of April, at which time the season will expire; DOLLARS the single leap, to be paid when mares are covered, and TEN POUNDS to entitle a colt, to be forfeited if the mare is parted with before it is ascertained whether she be in foal or not. Excellent high and low ground pasturage gratis, and gentlemen may have their mares fed with grain if required at the current price. Servants boarded gratis, and particular attention will be paid to the mares, but I will not be responsible for accidents or escapes. PEDIGREE. SILVER is a beautiful Dapple GREY, five feet two inches high, full of bone, proportionable shape, symmetry, and fine action, and a sure and excellent goer:—He was got by Mercury, who was got by Col. O'Kelly's Eclipse, out of a Tartar Mare; his dam was the famous Herod Mare, bred by Lord Millington; her granddam Young Fly, by Skim; his great granddam Fly, by Crab; his great great granddam Ebony, by Childers; his great great great granddam Ebony, by Baltho; his great great great great granddam by the Byerly Turk; his great great great great granddam by Leduc's Arabian. PERFORMANCE. SILVER, in the second October meeting, 1793, carrying 8l. beat the Duke of Bedford's Golden Rod, 8l. 2lb. one mile, for 50 guineas. In the second spring meeting, 1794, 8l. 3lb. he beat W. Taylor's St. George, 8l. 7lb. two miles, for 200 guineas. In the second spring meeting, 1794, 8l. 5lb. he beat Mr. Howorth's Anthony, 8l. half mile, for 100 guineas. In the July meeting, 1794, he won 60 ga. two miles, beating the Duke of Grafton's Grouse, Lord Oxford's Bruiser, Lord Grosvenor's Exciseman, Lord Clermont's Paymaster and Lord Egremont's Scapula. In the first October meeting, 1794, 8l. 8lb. he received 20 guineas from Lord Egremont's Scapula, 8l. 7lb. one and a half miles, for 200 guineas. In the second October meeting, 8l. 2lb. he ran a dead heat with Lord Egremont's Scapula, 8l. 2lb. one and a half miles. In the second October meeting, 1794, he won a handy cap plate, two miles, beating the Duke of Grafton's Garland, Lord Egremont's Cinnabar, Sir Charles Bunbury's Robin Gray, Mr. Taylor's Helmer, Duke of Queenbury's Bay Filly, by Diomed, and Lord Teyfield's Quetavaca. In the Craven meeting, 1795, 8l. he beat Lord Darlington's St. George, 8l. 6lb. 4 miles, for 300 ga. In the first spring meeting, 1795, he won the main of the Oatlands Stakes, 200 guineas, each two miles, beating Mr. Wilton's Bennington, Mr. Holme's Gabriel, and the Duke of Queenbury's Pecker. In the Houghton meeting, 1795, 8l. 4lb. received forfeit from Mr. Bowes's Volunteer colt, 7l. one mile, for 100 guineas. I have the General Stud Book and Racing Calendars for '93, '94 and '95, and certificates from a number of respectable Gentlemen, to prove what is above asserted of Silver. WILLIAM TUNSTALL. (ownr.) N. B. Notes of hand will be expected with the mares put by the season, for Twenty Dollars, dischargeable as above. W. T. The beautiful high-blooded horse,
Brick Dwelling House,
With convenient out houses, situated on Shockoe Hill—and for half the purchase money any reasonable credit will be given. PROSSER & MONCURE, v. ms. Richmond, April 12, 1804.

NEW SERIES OF FEDERAL MISREPRESENTATIONS.
The notices of "Federal Misrepresentations," originally taken in this paper were some time since suspended, under the hope that after so emphatic a decision of public sentiment as had been indicated throughout the union in favor of republican principles and republican men, their opponents would perceive the policy of abandoning that violence of denunciation and wantonness of reproach which had been so unsuccessfully used. It was sincerely believed that the common interests of our country, stated moderation and decorum; and it was hoped that those who had so unproductively violated these estimable traits would at last become sensible of the policy of pursuing a different course. In this hope, as in some others, which we have entertained, we have been disappointed. The same course is still pursued by the opponents of the administration. There is no talent, however solid or splendid, not invidiously depreciated, and no worth, however pure, not reviled. The national character, in the estimation of the civilized world, is tarnished by the coarse ribaldry of our public prints. However the virtuous part of society may regret this abuse of a free press, nothing but time will, in our opinion, cure it. The public sentiment is not, we trust, so deeply and deplorably corrupted, as not ultimately to condemn and punish those disturbers of the peace of society and transgressors of decency, who at present attempt to lead it. With a view to the gradual production of an effect so desirable, and to expose, in the mean time, in some degree, some of the falsehoods which originate in this depraved spirit, we shall occasionally notice the slanders of party violence.
No. I.
From Coleman's Evening Post.
"The man of the people."—A fellow who had been excommunicated by the Methodists, and so got into favor with the President and was made chief baker to the navy, took it into his head to compliment his patron, and for this purpose on Monday, the day before congress rose, formed a procession consisting of a suitable number of the sovereign people, preceded by all the bakers in Washington, dressed in clean white frocks and aprons, and bearing something covered with a white cloth on a bier. This was actually carried into the capitol, and laid out in state in the large committee room, separated from that where the Senate was sitting by a passage way, and on a level with the Senate gallery. Being uncovered, it appeared to be a Mammoth Loaf of bread, about 12 feet in length, 2 feet in breadth, and of a suitable height. Accompanying the Mammoth Loaf was a huge cold roasted sirloin, and two quarter casks, one containing wine, & the other the more republican liquor cyder. The bakers arranged themselves on each side ready to do the honors of the table. The mobility were not, at once, admitted into the room; they therefore soon became very clamorous for their equal rights, and loud and authoritative knocks were repeated at the door; means, however, were found to sooth and restrain them till the President should appear and take the first cut. In the mean time the House of Representatives (1) adjourned for two hours that gentlemen might regale themselves with a slight and taste. Some of them were witnesses to what we relate, but who thought it most prudent for them to leave the room soon after the entrance of the great personage. At length about 12 o'clock the President of the United States sauntered in among them, in the unceremonious style of a true republican. After he had exchanged a few careless nods with one and another, the chief baker advanced and asked him if he would take a luncheon? He put his hand deliberately in his pocket, pulled out a jack knife and advancing to the loaf he cut off a large piece—[In this particular we are concerned to state, our informants are not precisely agreed whether the piece of bread was cut by the President or the baker; on the whole we let the circumstance remain as it stood yesterday and proceed]—then turning to the sirloin he very handsomely cut off a slice from that, after which he put up his knife, and taking his bread and his meat in his fingers, he eat with apparent hunger, ever and anon dipping his meat in the salt and mustard alternately, the band all the while playing Jefferson's March! By this time as many of the sovereign people had got in as the room could contain, consisting principally of the "unhappy fugitives from justice," with a suitable mixture of "our Indian neighbors," negro brethren and several ladies of fashion as the latest and most polite London prints term them as a substitute for the vulgar phrase of ladies of the town—[This circumstance was omitted yesterday through the extreme haste in which the article was drawn up, but we assure the reader it is one in which all our informants, to the amount of half a dozen gentlemen, agree.]—The wine was plentifully distributed to such as preferred it, but "our beloved President" it is admitted on all hands, contented himself with cyder, as being more congenial with the spirit of "genuine republicanism." While this was going on in the committee room a-
bove, care had been taken to provide (2) a barrel of whiskey, and another of cyder in the great area below, which was sold out by the gill to those of the less favored of the crowd who could not get admittance above. By which means a suitable and corresponding degree of enthusiasm was kept up throughout all the citizens assembled on this occasion. When matters had been sufficiently prepared, and the sovereign people were quite ripe and mellow, an (3) Irishman advanced and pasted up on the door a caricature of Mr. Senator Wright from Maryland, carrying off the capitol on his back, with a label issuing from his mouth, containing the words "I can't move it," alluding to Mr. Wright's motion then pending before the Senate to remove the seat of government to Baltimore: the next step was to (4) burn Mr. Wright and eight other senators, who voted with him, in effigy, and preparations were making accordingly, "the band all the while playing Jefferson's march," but, alas! like all human schemes for happiness, the duration of this presidential jubilee was but of short continuance.
"(5) The mutual congratulations of each other and of the Man of the People, became so enthusiastic and so noisy, that the Senate, in their chamber, found it impossible to proceed in their debates, which had not been a moment suspended on the occasion. Mr. Franklin, therefore, president pro tem. sent a messenger to desire the people assembled to depart. He soon returned with the information that they absolutely refused, and threatened the messenger with personal violence. On this several members expressed their opinion that the chair ought to be supported, and at the unanimous desire of all present, Mr. Franklin sent the sergeant at arms, Mr. Matthews, to disperse them, at all events. The sergeant at arms entered with much importance, and in a loud voice addressed them with "What's here? you noisy good for nothing rascals, I command you all, in the name of the Senate, to depart instantly, and remove those tables, and those barrels of liquor." While he was in the act of executing this duty, what was his consternation to encounter the President himself in the crowd, and as busy and jovial as any of them! Awe struck he instantly retreated. Perceiving him to look extremely pale and agitated as he entered the Senate chamber, some gentlemen enquired with anxiety, what was the matter or what he had seen?—All the answer he could make at first was, "he's there, he's there," "Who's there," "Mr. Jefferson—the President himself is there!" The reader is left to guess at the confusion that ensued. The report spread among the members and for some minutes business was nearly interrupted.
The gallery of the senate chamber was soon perceived to be crowded with the merry makers, who becoming a little noisy even there, the senate adjourned. In the afternoon the same audience returned, which being perceived, General Jackson rose and made a speech in behalf of privilege; in the course of which he expressed great warmth at the unworthy treatment Mr. Wright had met with in the forenoon. Turning directly to the gallery and stretching forth his arm, he addressed them at some length, concluding with "Columbians! let me conjure you never to be guilty of such conduct in future; if you do, rely upon it we shall never tamely submit to it; we will if necessary, call the army and navy to our assistance, and—put you all to death!" This terrible menace was heard in the most profound silence, nor was the general either interrupted or insulted. But Mr. Wright entertained such serious apprehensions for his personal safety, that when he went to the senate chamber the next morning, he thought it prudent to go armed, and accordingly entered the room with a pair of large loaded horse-pistols.
"Here ends the story itself—remarks will not be indulged; every reader is left to make his own. All we shall say is, that we have not a doubt that this mob procession was framed, if not originally at the desire, at least with the connivance of the president himself, that thus he might have a fair opportunity before he left Washington to show that he was really and practically the man of the people."
We should have passed over in silence the above trifling story, but for its implication of some circumstances which if in the least degree founded, would expose those to whom they are ascribed, to deserved censure. The true circumstances attending the affair are these: Mr. Miller, a respectable baker of Washington, on the day before the rising of Congress had carried into one of the apartments of the capitol a loaf of bread, of probably the above dimensions, having in the paper of the morning inserted an advertisement requesting the members of Congress to attend and partake of it. On that day, as well as the following, the President was at the capitol, for the purpose of expediting the examination of laws sent to him for his approbation. This, however at variance it may be with affected dignity of station, has been his uniform practice ever since he came into the Presidency. About one o'clock a considerable number of members of the House of Representatives, federal as well as republican, entered the room where the loaf was exhibited. This was done without any neglect of duty, as the House were for the two last days principally employed in receiving messages from the Senate on bills previously sent from the House, and in attending to
matters of form. A short time after the President entered, and did, during the short time he stayed, appear to be in very good spirits. During his stay there was not the least disorder, and when he left the room, he was immediately followed by the members of the legislature. A short time afterwards, the remainder of the loaf was taken from the capitol, accompanied by a large number of persons collected from curiosity.
We shall not attempt to enumerate all the falsehoods in the above extract. We have noted by successive numbers a few of the most mischievous.
1. The House did not adjourn until some time after the exhibition.
2. This is totally false.
3. An Irishman did paste up a caricature of Mr. Wright; but he had not the least participation with those who brought the loaf. The act was instantly resented in a becoming manner by the citizens of Washington, and the man committed to jail by a magistrate.
4. This, with every circumstance related, is totally false.
5. After the President and the members of Congress left the room in which the loaf was exhibited, there was a momentary noise, we understand, which may have disturbed the Senate, and the Sergeant at Arms was directed to put an end to it, which was immediately done. Every syllable stated relative to the presence of Mr. Jefferson, when Mr. Matthews entered the room, is without foundation.
We shall not spend more time in refuting the other falsehoods in the extract. They are literally too contemptible for notice.
The whole scene may have been a whimsical one. However this may be, it certainly originated in the best motive, in gratitude, which we only wish those who traduce the administration would feel, when they reflect on the unparalleled prosperity of their country. It was, however, sufficient for them, that the loaf was called Mammoth, that Mr. Jefferson was present, and that the scene passed over with no impressions other than those of pleasure, to tell a tale in which there is more malice than wit. Fallen indeed, must be the opponents of the administration, when they are reduced to the necessity of converting a festive scene, which would not otherwise have been remembered for a day, into a fruitful topic of detraction.
WASHINGTON CITY, April 16.
BLOCKADES.
With pleasure we state that orders have been sent from England to Commodore Hood, not to consider any blockade of the Islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe as existing, unless in respect to particular ports, which may be actually invested, and then not to capture vessels bound to such ports unless they shall previously have been warned not to enter them. The necessary directions on the subject have also been sent to the judges of the Vice Admiralty Courts in the West-Indies and America.
The following officers of the Marine Corps have been ordered into service on the expedition now preparing for the Mediterranean:
Lieut. AMORY, HALL, HOOPER, LANE.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.
Table with election results for Governor, including votes for Mr. Strong, Mr. Sullivan, and the resulting majority.
Since drawing out the above statement, we have received the Boston Palladium, which gives the votes of 80 towns, as follows:
Table with updated election results for Mr. Strong and Mr. Sullivan.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
The New-Hampshire Gazette states that the votes for 177 towns give Mr. Langdon 11,827 & an equal number for Mr. Gilman. The same paper adds that it is ascertained beyond a doubt, that there will be a respectable republican majority in both branches of our legislature the present year, and adds "Should the votes for governor be duly returned, the republican candidate will be elected and our state will once more be hailed, as one of the sister states in the union."
TRACT OF LAND, Lying in Cumberland county, on both sides of Deep creek, six miles below the courthouse. The soil of this land is fertile and well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat. It is supposed to contain about six hundred acres; a good dwelling house and other necessary houses. Any person inclined to purchase may apply to the subscriber living on the premises. WILLIAM HOBSON. April 9, 1804.
The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1804.
MEMBERS chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth.
Goochland, Thomas Miller, William R. Fleming. Amherst, William H. Cabell, John Camm.
The period of the New-York election is fast approaching: in about two weeks the contest will have terminated, which now commands the attention not only of those immediately concerned but of the whole union. The crisis will be as important for New-York as that experienced in this state in 1799, on the first election of Mr. M c Lean—and as the consequences of the latter were highly important to the states generally, so we presume must that be which is about to occur—the republicans of Pennsylvania had an open, a decided foe in the federalists, their energy was well united and well exercised because there existed no grounds for forming accurate calculations of the result; the result; the republicans of New-York have a more dangerous enemy, they have men who assume the appellations of true friends of the country and admirers of the administration of Mr. Jefferson, for the sole purpose of weakening the party who actually support both—they have to contend with the whole federal influence masked by these pretended republicans; and though Pennsylvania greatly deserved the gratitude of the union for making the first and firmest stand, the republicans of New-York will command yet greater applause if they succeed at the approaching election—we knew, we saw an enemy, in N. York the enemy is neither seen nor is its actual strength so well conceived, at a moment the most unexpected many who had been accounted republicans quit the ranks and fly to the lines of the federalists, we say federalists, because the coalition is avowed, it is courted by Mr. Burr. It is devoutly to be wished the republicans can dispense with the aid of those who now desert them, let them make the greater struggle and reflect that, though the body may be less ponderous it will be more sound, it will have thrown off a mass of corruption and encruse in actual vigor equal to what it lost of the semblance. (Aurora.)
The books of the Commissioners of the Union Bank of Maryland, for receiving subscriptions, for 15,500 shares, were opened on Monday morning, at 10 o'clock, at Mr. Bryden's, Baltimore, and closed at 4 P. M. during which short period almost 15,000 names and 470,000 dollars were received.
The Legislature of New-York have passed the bill to alter the charter of the city of New-York, extending to all persons who rent a tenement of the yearly value of 25 dollars, and who have paid a tax, the right of voting for charter officers.—In the house of assembly the votes were ayes 71, nays 16. In the senate, ayes 21, nays 5.
Boston, April 6.
FROM FRANCE.
Capt. Swain, who sailed from Bayonne, (France) Feb. 29, favoured us with the following letter, which he received from his broker just previous to sailing.
"Gen. MOREAU is arrested; also, LA FAYETTE, LATOUR MAUBOURG, the Prince of Peace, and several bishops, archbishops and others.—PICHEGRU and GEORGES were to have assassinated or seized the first consul.—MOREAU was to have assumed the command—but his knavery is discovered.—We are assured PICHEGRU is taken.—It is said the gates of the Tuilleries were gained, and powder had been introduced into the gardens in wine casks."
By the above letter it appears, a new plot or pretended plot, has been discovered at Paris. Capt. S. says, he understood the discovery and arrests were made about the 22d of Feb.—that an account of them had been published in the newspapers, and that they were subjects of conversation at Bayonne. Pichegru and Georges, were in England a short time since. The Prince of Peace, we should presume, had not left Madrid.—He may be implicated in the plot. He had not, for some time, been a favourite with the French. It has been long supposed that Moreau was not a stationary character, and his rise or fall has been expected.
TO THE FREEHOLDERS OF HANOVER.
THE time as stated in an address to the freeholders of Hanover, which lately appeared in the Political Repository, under the signature of a "Freeholder of Hanover," is fast approaching, when the candidates are to be chosen to represent you in the General Assembly.—Who this freeholder of Hanover can be, I know not, but sure am I, that his production would have been better calculated to have rendered satisfaction, had it not been written in quite so vague and indefinite a style, and had he not shown so great a desire to eschew candor.
This "freeholder of Hanover" says, that one of the candidates, and a very promi-
nent one, has been frequently a federalist, and one he says was refused a seat in the last Assembly, from the doubtfulness of his political opinions. The writer surely must have been inspired from above, or he would not have ventured to have made assertions, the truth of which will be denied by every freeholder of Hanover; and had the writer couched his address in language more certain as to the person, no doubt he would have cause to say, his inspiration was false—but couched in such uncertain language as it is, it is out of the power of either of the candidates' friends to detect the assertion; but should the writer think proper to make a second address, and be more express as to persons, he will then be giving more fair play than he has in his list; and on a vindication of the persons said to be guilty of the irreparable want of fitness in politics, the freeholders of Hanover would be prepared to decide on the accusation. The gentleman must surely recollect that when Demosthenes impeached Eschines, and when Eschines in his turn impeached Demosthenes, the Athenians never dreamt that either the one or the other was above censure. Their fellow citizens heard both with patience—but the "freeholder of Hanover" differs much from that honest way—he has accused men of the meanest of acts, and has at the same time taken a seat on the summit of frivolity by smuggling names.
The "freeholder of Hanover" preaches much about republicanism—and here I must beg leave to inform the gentleman, that all the candidates come forward as republicans, and as such I consider them, and as such, two of the gentlemen candidates have proved themselves to be; one of whom, so far as I can comprehend his address, he highly recommends to the freeholders of Hanover, and no doubt he justly merits attention. But the "freeholder of Hanover," must not be feel an appoplexy of surprise, when he is informed that Major William Trueheart continues one among the number of candidates, and has been elected in the Assembly—and when in that capacity he proved himself to be a strict adherer to the principles of republicanism, which seems to be the only requisition of the Hanover freeholder—and here we see something in the "freeholder of Hanover's" production which bears a suspicious aspect. We see he has secreted behind the curtain, Maj. Trueheart, whose political opinion is immovable, and whose private or public character is invulnerable.
The writer of this address thinks it is a pity but what the custom of addressing freeholders of counties in favor of candidates, would become obsolete and expunged—but as it is in existence he must beg leave to have his name caroled among the number.
It is said that for your county there are four candidates—And without a distant thought of writing or even thinking evil of any of the gentlemen, the writer of this article feels the firmest persuasion that Messrs. William Trueheart and Bathurst Jones, are men well qualified to render satisfaction to their constituents, and bear a part in enacting such laws as shall tend to the general good of the people of this commonwealth. These gentlemen are known to be republican, and they are amiable men in domestic life. They have, freeholders of Hanover, served you in the Assembly, and when in that capacity, they considered with strictness, the happiness and general welfare of their country, and discharged the duties of that office with dignity, ability and integrity.
In the legislative body every transaction is, I believe, open to the scrutiny of the public—this then is giving a fair investigation into the conduct of representatives—no accusation of any misconduct has ever appeared against those gentlemen; it may be justly said, they acted agreeably to the wish of their constituents—and surely, freeholders of Hanover, you will not bury in oblivion every circumstance which may tend to recall the obligations you owe to men, who have faithfully served you, and take from them your suffrages at the ensuing election. The writer of this address being sensible that he has no object in view but the good of his fellow citizens, hopes the freeholders of Hanover will not for a moment hesitate to say that they have considered Messrs. William Trueheart and Bathurst Jones, as justly meriting their suffrages, and from experience know them to be good legislators, and that they will have no objection to have them as their representatives in the next General Assembly.
A RESIDENT OF HANOVER.
Richmond, April 10th, 1804.
Mr. PLEASANTS, BE pleased to publish the following advice of Council, for the information of the officers concerned. I am, sir, your obt. servi. SAM. COLEMAN.
IN COUNCIL, March 17th, 1804.
IT IS ADVISED, That each company of Cavalry raised, or hereafter to be raised, in this commonwealth, be deemed complete whenever for such company, there shall be inlisted thirty-two men, rank and file; that no troop of Cavalry shall in number exceed sixty-four, such troops excepted as now exceed that number. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
FOR SALE,
A Few Likely Mules, If applied for immediately at the City Tavern, April 14, 1804.

[By Authority.]
AN ACT
Further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States, against the Barbary powers.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of defraying the expenses of equipping, officering, manning, and employing such of the armed vessels of the United States, as may be deemed requisite by the President of the United States, for protecting the commerce and seamen thereof, and for carrying on warlike operations against the regency of Tripoli, or any other of the Barbary powers, which may commit hostilities against the United States, and for the purpose also of defraying any other expenses incidental to the intercourse with the Barbary powers, or which are authorised by this act: A duty of two and an half per centum ad valorem, in addition to the duties now imposed by law, shall be laid, levied and collected upon all goods, wares and merchandise, paying a duty ad valorem, which shall after the thirty-eighth day of June next, be imported into the United States from any foreign port or place: And an additional of ten per centum shall be made to the said additional duty in respect to all goods, wares and merchandise imported in ships or vessels not of the United States: and the duties imposed by this act shall be levied and collected in the same manner, and under the same regulations and allowances as to drawbacks, mode of security and time of payment respectively, as are already prescribed by law in relation to the duties now in force on the articles on which the said additional duty is laid by this act.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That a distinct account shall be kept of the duties imposed by this act, and the proceeds thereof shall constitute a fund, to be designated "The Mediterranean Fund," and shall be applied solely to the purposes designated by this act: and the said additional duty shall cease and be discontinued at the expiration of three months after the ratification by the President of the United States, of a treaty of peace with the regency of Tripoli; unless the United States should then be at war with any other of the Barbary powers, in which case the said additional duty shall cease and be discontinued at the expiration of three months after the ratification by the President of the United States of a treaty of peace with such power: Provided however, That the said additional duty shall be collected on all such goods, wares and merchandise, liable to pay the same, as shall have been imported previous to the day on which the said duty is to cease.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States, if he shall deem it necessary, shall be and is hereby authorised to cause to be purchased or built, officered, manned and equipped, two vessels of war, to carry not more than sixteen guns each, and likewise to hire or accept on loan in the Mediterranean sea, as many gun-boats as he may think proper.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That a sum not exceeding one million of dollars, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, shall be, and the same is hereby appropriated (in addition to the sum heretofore appropriated for the same objects) for the purpose of defraying any of the expenses authorised by this act, which may be incurred during the present year: Or if necessary the President of the United States is hereby authorised to borrow the said sum, or such part thereof as he may think proper, at a rate of interest not exceeding six per centum per annum, from the bank of the United States, which is hereby empowered to lend the same, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons: and so much of the proceeds of the duties laid by this act, as may be necessary, shall be, and is hereby pledged for replacing in the treasury, the said sum of one million of dollars, or so much thereof as shall have been thus expended, and for paying the principal and interest of the said sum, or so much thereof as may be borrowed, pursuant to the authority given in this section: And an account of the several expenditures made under this act shall be laid before Congress during their next session.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 25, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Published, and for sale by John Conrad & Co. No. 50, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, P O E M S.
BY PETER BAILEY, Jno. Esq. Price 75 cts. in boards, or 1 dol. handsomely bound. "These Poems have been read by the Editor, who ranks them at least as high, in poetical merit, as the Pleasures of Memory, or the Pleasures of Hope, by Rogers and Campbell." March 29. Literary Magazine.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman, A good Cook, washes and irons well. Also, a likely BOY, about eleven years of age. For terms apply to Mr. John P. Shields or Mr. L. Bishop. Richmond April 17, 1804. (2*)
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner RESOLUTION, a strong vessel, of about one hundred and ten tons burthen. Apply to SAMUEL PAINE. July 11, 1804.
Valuable Land for Sale.
The subscriber offers for sale 2442 acres of LAND, lying on Roanoke river, in the county of Mecklenburg and generally known by the name of the Oconeechee.
The uncommon fertility of this tract of land, and its advantageous situation, by which it is convenient to the improving navigation of the river, together with the liberal credit on which it is to be sold, must make it a very important object to those who are inclined to purchase lands. The quantity of low grounds in the Oconeechee island, which is separated from the main land by a small and narrow stream, is 364 acres, and on the main land adjoining about 150 acres, all of which is of excellent quality. By far the greater part of the remainder of the tract is very rich, being well adapted to the cultivation of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. A large proportion is in woods and heavily timbered. The whole tract is at present divided into three tenements, leased to several tenants, whose leases will expire in three years from the first day of January next. The tenements are in a tolerably good state of improvement, and the rent amounts to £114 per annum. The subscriber will sell the whole together, or either of those tenements separately, as may best suit the purchasers.
The terms of sale are, one sixth part of the money to be paid on the first day of January next, and the balance in five equal annual payments, bonds and good security being given, and the punctuality of payment ensured by deeds of trust on the land. On Oconeechee Island, and at the end of Baker's Island, opposite to it, are 2 fisheries, belonging to the subscriber, and to be sold with the land, which have been accustomed the best on the river, and with the labour of a few hands, a short time, might now be made valuable. A farther description of this land, and its improvements, is supposed to be unnecessary, as persons desirous of purchasing will naturally choose to view it, and judge for themselves. If the whole tract, or any of the tenements, should not be disposed of by private contract, before the 17th day of September next, it will be sold on that day, (being the 3d Monday in the month) if fair, if not, on the next fair day, at the store of Wm. Birchett & Co. adjacent to the premises, a public sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms above mentioned. An accurate plot of the land will be shown, and unquestionable titles made to the purchasers by WM. MUNFORD. Richland, Mecklenburg Co. April 11, 1804.
Will be let to the lowest bidder, on Tuesday the 15th of May next, at Chesterfield courthouse, the building of an addition to said courthouse, about twenty-four feet by twenty-six, the walls to be of brick and the roof of timber. THE COMMISSIONERS. 11th of April, 1804. (3w*)
MERCHANT TAILOR, HAS just arrived from Philadelphia, with an elegant and well chosen assortment of SPRING & FANCY GOODS, Which he will open in a few days, at his shop, a few doors below the Market, and sell on moderate terms. He purposes also, making gentlemen's clothes, in the neatest and most fashionable manner—and the greatest attention, and strict punctuality, shall be observed on his part, to give satisfaction to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their custom. A correspondent in Philadelphia, will furnish him with every change in the fashions. April 21, 1804. 1e.
By virtue of a deed of Trust executed to us by Jacob Belcher, of Nottoway county for the purpose of securing Henry Eanes, on account of his being security for the payment of a certain sum of money due from the said Belcher to Bennit Brown, executor, Will be SOLD , to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Tuesday, the 15th day of May next, at the late dwelling house of the said Belcher, one Yoke of Oxen and a CART , two COWS , two HEIFERS , and three BEDS and FURNITURE . JOHN JETER, } Trustees. LUKE WEST, } 16th April, 1804. (14)
LOST. On Tuesday evening the 11th inst., was lost from the subscriber's horse a WALLET , in which were contained several articles of clothing and declarations to the amount of thirty buildings, and several other papers, which can be of no use to any person except the owner. Whoever has found the said wallet, with its contents, shall be handsomely rewarded. At all events, the person who has found it, will please to send the papers for insurance to the post office in the city of Richmond, directed to Mr. Wm. F. Ast, principal agent to the mutual insurance company of Virginia; which no doubt will be done, as the declarations for insurance can be of no use to any person except the gentlemen who have declared for insurance, and as the consequence may be serious, I hope the papers for insurance will be returned, at all events. PHILIP P. JONES. Richmond, April 17, 1804. (1)
A Bar-Keeper Wanted. One who can come well recommended will meet with a place in a large Tavern, and very high wages will be given, together with liberal encouragement—for terms apply to ROB & GEO. TURNER. Bell Tavern, Richmond, 20th April, 1804.
NOTICE. My retail customers are particularly requested to call at my Medicine Store and pay off their accounts as soon as possible, many of which have been standing open for many years, and the trouble and expense of copying and presenting (sometimes again and again) applying and sending to their houses many times before they can be seen (and then often often without effect) is only to be conceived by those who have had the experience. I return thanks to my customers in general, and hope to merit a continuance of their favors, but intrust them in future to save me the trouble of booking small matters, being determined no longer to continue filling my books with such entries. I hope my wholesale customers who are delinquent, will see the propriety of calling as soon as possible, to adjust their accounts and give bonds where they are not able to make immediate payment. I am now very fully supplied with a LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
Fresh Drugs & Medicines, Surgens' Instruments, For-Jumery, &c. also Linseed Oil & Paints, dry and ground in oil, Which I will sell at a moderate advance for cash, and on the usual credit to those who have heretofore been punctual in their payments. BENJAMIN DUVAL. Richmond, April 19th, 1804. w4t 1st
Extract of a law passed at Chillicothe, State of Ohio, February 18, 1804.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, That all lands the property of individuals within this state, shall be chargeable for the state expenses to be levied and collected in such manner and proportion as herein after directed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That land shall be rated and classed in the manner following, that is to say; first, second and third rates, and the rule to be observed in classing of land shall be as follows; when a greater part of a tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land it shall be denominated first, when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to first rate and superior to third rate it shall be denominated second rate, and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second it shall be denominated third rate land, taking into view the situation and surface of the earth as well as the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at seventy cents, second rate at fifty cents and third rate at twenty six cents, and it is hereby made the duty of every resident proprietor owning land chargeable as aforesaid, on the fifteenth day of April annually, when thereto required by the listers of the respective townships to give an accurate list of such land in writing, and such resident proprietor or proprietors shall list all and every tract of land he, she or they claim within this state, specifying the quality, quantity, range, township, section and county, if known and whether holden either by patent, deed, entry or other evidence of claim.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all persons not residing within this state and holding lands within the same except lands lying between the Scioto and little Miami rivers called the Virginia military lands shall have the same entered for taxation either by themselves or their agents in the form aforesaid with the clerks of the court of common pleas in and for the county within which the same shall be situate, on or before the first Monday of June next, and it shall be the duty of each clerk of the court of common pleas to make out two alphabetical lists of all lands so entered with him, one whereof he shall retain in his own possession, together with the original entry, the other shall be by him delivered with a general alphabetical list of all returns to him made by the several township listers within the county to the commissioners of the county by the second Monday in June annually.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of each collector, by the third Tuesday of December annually, to pay into the treasury of this state the full amount of all taxes contained in his duplicate and not transmitted to the auditor in their schedules, of which payment or such part thereof as may be made the treasurer shall give his receipt, which receipt the collectors shall deliver to the auditor, upon the delivery whereof he shall give his receipt for the same to the collector and which shall be a voucher of the payment so made, and if any collector shall not have paid or shall have not delivered the treasurer's receipt as aforesaid, the auditor is hereby required within fifteen days to make out an account of the sum due from each delinquent collector and transmit said account to the clerk of the court of common pleas of the proper county, whose duty it shall be to issue a summons to the coroner, commanding him to notify the collector and his securities to appear at the succeeding term of the court and shew cause, if any, why judgment should not be rendered against him at the suit of the auditor, and the court of common pleas are hereby required to enter judgment against such collector and his securities on the return of the said summons, the same having been served by leaving a copy thereof at the usual place of abode of such collector and his securities, for the amount of the account by the auditor transmitted and ten per centum damages on such sum unless such collector or his securities shall produce the auditor's receipt of the payment of the account aforesaid, then in such case the court shall dismiss the suit upon the collector or his securities paying reasonable costs, and in case judgment shall be rendered, the clerk shall issue execution thereon in due form of law, directed to the coroner returnable in thirty days, and the coroner when he shall have collected the amount of execution or such part thereof as may be, he shall within twenty days, pay the sum so collected, into the treasury of this state, of which payment the treasurer shall give his receipt, which receipt the coroner shall deliver to the auditor and take his receipt, and the payment so made shall be by the auditor carried to the credit of such delinquent collector, and the coroner shall be allowed lawful fees and twelve cents for each mile's travel to the treasury from the seat of justice in his county, to be levied and collected by him from such delinquent collector or his securities.
Sec. 23. And be it further enacted, That the collector for the Virginia military district shall from and after the first Monday of August annually, collect and receive all taxes of non-residents charged with taxes upon his duplicate, and in case payment be not made by the first Monday of December, said collector shall charge all delinquents with a penalty of twenty five per cent. on the taxes of all delinquents, and it shall be his duty within ten days thereafter to make out and deliver to the auditor a schedule from his duplicate of
all the taxes that shall not have been paid by the time aforesaid, and the auditor on receiving the schedule shall charge the collector with the said penalty on the amount of all the taxes contained in his schedule.
Sec. 29. And be it further enacted, That the collector of each county shall at least fifteen days before the first Monday in December yearly, keep open an office for the receiving of taxes at the seat of justice in the several counties either by himself or his deputy, who shall without fail attend each and every day from the hours of six in the morning until eight in the evening. (3w.)
THO: GIBSON, Auditor for the state of Ohio.
Advertisement.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber for the purposes therein contained, will be sold, at public auction, for cash, at the Eagle tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 11th day of May next, a TRACT OF LAND , lying in the county of Northumberland, known by the name of Mount Zion, supposed to contain seven hundred acres, being the same land that was formerly owned by Catesby Jones, dec.
WM. PRICE, Trustee. April 17th, 1804. tds
The ladies and gentlemen
of Richmond, are respectfully informed, that T. BRUFF, DENTIST, of Washington City, Inventor and Patentee, of the perpendicular extracting instruments, is preparing to pay them a visit, and hopes for the honor of their patronage. 3t
Notice.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by John & Judith Sibbald of the county of Chesterfield, unto the subscriber, the following property, to wit:
A Lot of Land,
Containing three acres more or less, together with the improvements thereon, situate on the old road, and adjoining the lands of Wm. Smith, dec. John Cobb and John Swann, contiguous to the town of Manchester, and on the main turnpike road—will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Monday the 30th inst. to satisfy a debt due by the said John Sibbald to Mr. William Bryan. LEIGHTON WOOD, Trustee. Richmond, 17th April, 1804. 3t
TO BE SOLD,
For ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust, from David Ross Esq in order to raise the sum of 5,974 dollars 59 cents, with interest at 5 per cent from the 12th September, 1803, till payment, it being the balance due on the three first instalments, of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. under a decree of the High Court of Chancery and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots and Tene-
ments,
Or such part of them as may be necessary to the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale—An Estate or Plantation in Goochland, called Coles, containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Boyd creek, and purchased by the said Ross, of the representatives of William Cole and of John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross; also, an Estate or Plantation, all or greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect, containing by estimation twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Hayden; also the following Lots in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the Warehouse is built, and Lot No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes, and Lot No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother.
The sale will take place at John Napier's tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Saturday the 19th day of May next, and the lands and tenements aforesaid, will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested. JOHN WICKHAM, } Trustees. BEN. MOSBY. GEO. GREENHOW, } Richmond, April 17, 1804. tds
The Subscribers having
mutually agreed to separate and forever remain apart as man and wife, the public are thus requested to take notice that the undersigned Robert Campbell is not to be liable, or in any manner responsible for any debt hereafter to be contracted by the undersigned Ann Campbell, or otherwise accountable for her conduct—it having been mutually agreed by articles of separation that each of us shall in future be and remain absolved from all the ties of matrimony as fully, completely and effectually, as though they never had been solemnized, as far as the laws, usages and customs of the commonwealth will admit of. RO: CAMPBELL. ANN CAMPBELL. Teste, JNO. WALKER. Richmond, April 10, 1804. tf
Richmond & Columbia Turnpike Road.
The books for receiving subscriptions to carry into effect the above laudable and useful institution, will remain open in the counting-room of Robert Gamble & Son, conformably to the act of assembly, till the first day of May next.
Subscriptions to the Staunton Turnpike Road will also continue to be received at the same place, until the time before mentioned. Richmond, 18th April, 1804.
The subscriber begs leave
to return his grateful thanks to his friends and the public in general for their past favors, and takes the liberty of informing them, that he has lately removed from Meadville to Halifax court house, and has opened a house of entertainment where Capt. John Clay lately resided; which he intends keeping in such a manner as to preclude to hope will give general satisfaction to all those who may please to favor him with their custom. The pleasant situation of this place, the excellent cool water so very convenient and may always be had fresh, in a few moments—together with the new addition to the house which he has added, and is nearly completed, will he hopes render it an object to all those who wish to consult their own happiness.
He assures the public that he keeps excellent Wine, and an assortment of Ardent Spirits of good quality. He has very commodious Stables with plank floors, which he intends keeping well supplied with good forage and an attentive white-hostler. These advantages, together with the particular attention which he means always to bestow, will, he flatters himself, assure him that part of the public patronage which his exertions merit. WM. RAWLINS. Bell Tavern, Halifax court house, 7th April, 1804. (3w)
More Evidence,
Of the excellent properties and great efficacy of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
LETTER from the honorable A. C. Hanson, Esq. Chancellor of the state of Maryland, to the Editor of the Maryland Gazette.
SIR, For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following letter.
A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and, who had, for some time as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the Doctor, as indicating the presence of worms in the human stomach or intestines, resolved, without consulting any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy.
He accordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took 4 of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable griping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints about an inch or a 1-4 of an inch distant from each other.
Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of flat worms, about 3-4 of an inch in length and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than twenty.
I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. The girl, however, and another servant concurs with him in reporting the worms which appeared in the vessel; and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him.
It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the Doctor.
Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice one evening and morning, about 3 months ago, took 7 Lozenges, which operated powerfully. No worm came from him; but in the course of 2 or three days he was quite well; and has since had a considerable accession of flesh and strength.
In short, although I, like many others, have been incredulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am at length per edly convinced of their great efficacy and utility.
As I cannot reason by the supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I farther assert that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from unthinking men, for adding my secondhand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures.
I think it not amiss to add, that from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly and quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges—The fact, I am persuaded, is, that most young persons, who are from time to time, disordered without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted by worms. A. C. HANSON. Annapolis, September 18, 1803.
Description of Worms.
And the symptoms by which they are known. Worms which infest the human body are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tapes or large round worm; the Ascarides or small maw worm; the Conchubina, or flat white worm; and lastly, the Lania or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape—this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful and difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech. Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—purging, with slimy and foetid stools—vomiting—large and hard belly—pains and sickness at the stomach—pains in the head, thighs, with lowness of spirits—flow fever, with small and irregular pulse—a dry cough, excessive thirst, some times pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine, given occasionally during the warm season, effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number, when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint—particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
* * * The above Medicine is sold by appointment, at S. Pleasants, Jr's. Book Store, and (take notice) at no other place in Richmond.
To non-resident claimants of Lands within the state of Ohio.
THE undersigned will engage to make payment of the taxes imposed on the military lands, under the act of Assembly of the state aforesaid, on receiving the amount here, or having the same secured to be paid in reasonable time: the receipts for payment to be made by him will be delivered here, with as little delay as the distance will admit of.—His terms for trouble and risque will be 25 per cent. for the first 15 dollars, and for any sum over and above, 12 1-2 per cent.—for any sum under 15 dollars, his charge will be as moderate as possible. If applied to in time, he will engage to list with the Auditor in Chillicothe, lands agreeably to law, for 50 cents per tract—His agreements are such as to ensure the most prompt and effectual attention to all cases committed to him. ROBERT MEANS. Richmond, April 9th, 1804. (3t)
FOR SALE,
A Valuable Field Negro
And several ELEGANT HORSES , fit for saddle or harness. Please to enquire of Mr. Smock, Eagle Tavern. Richmond, April 20, 1804. (2*)
FOR SALE,
A handsome Mulatto Boy,
About 15 years old—He is under an excellent character, and will be sold low for cash. Enquire of the printer hereof. Apl. 6, 1804.

Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may confide country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
Juvenile Instruction. THE Senior Class in J. Ogilvie's school have commenced the study of Criticism, Ethics and Metaphysics: an analysis of the principles of Political Economy and Government will conclude this part of the course. Young men who have not had an opportunity of studying these branches of science, (of all others the most important to such as aspire to literary, legal or political eminence,) will probably find the manner in which they are taught in this school, peculiarly calculated to facilitate and expedite their progress. The senior class is at present composed of seventeen young men; but as J. O. communicates instruction on these subjects entirely thro' the medium of Lectures, eight or ten additional students, would extend his utility and increase his emoluments, without imposing upon him much more labor than he at present undergoes. Richmond, March 9th, 1804.
FOR SALE, THE ESTATE, CALLED VARINA, LYING on James river, in Henrico county, twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 820 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods, completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly rather uncommonly high and firm tide marsh, about one fourth cleared; 10 or 15 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried almost from the stump on board large sea vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was formerly reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without showing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is sought by numbers preferable to timothy.—A few valuable Negroes raised on the place, viz. three men and a woman, also about a score of cows and oxen of the Ampthill and Boynton breed mixed. Some other stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant is bound to furnish seed and sow a full crop of wheat, about 100 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors, by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford, living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Estlin Randolph, will make known the terms to applicants, and will either of them conclude a bargain, which the proprietor will ratify. December 30, 1803.
The subscriber offers to sell a great bargain in that Valuable Property, Lying in the city of Richmond and opposite Byrd's warehouse, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Burgess—there is near an acre of land, a good dwelling house, kitchen, &c. It is considered to be one of the best stands in the city for a tavern or grocery store. Any person inclined to purchase will in my absence, apply to Mr. Thomas Burgess, or Mr. Louis Trueheart, who will show the premises. G. W. TRUEHEART. Henrico county, March 7, 1804.
The Broad Rock Jockey Club Races will commence on Tuesday the 8th day of May next, and will continue for 4 days—the 1st day the Jockey Club purse of dollars, 400, four mile heats—2d day the Proprietor of the Field's purse of dollars, 200, three mile heats—3d day the Jockey Club Cup of dollars 100 value, two mile heats, free for all ages, no person permitted to start for the cup but members of the club, and for their only benefit—4th day a Sweep Stakes for 4 years old colts and fillies, two mile heats, entrance dollars. 100, half forfeit; subscription to close on the 15th day of April: 4 subscribers or no race; the weights and rules for those races are agreeable to the Richmond Jockey Club rules—weights as follows: aged horses 133 lbs; 6 years old 125 lbs; 5 years old 118 lbs; 4 years old 105 lbs; 3 years old 90 lbs. Mares and Geldings allowed 7 lbs. The Treasurer for the club requests the members to be pointed in paying up their subscription on or before the day of running. THOMAS CHEATHAM, T're. March 29, 1804.
THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB are requested to meet at the Broad Rock course, the day preceding the Jockey Club Purse, at 4 o'clock in the evening, for the purpose of making some regulations for the different days running. The subscriber will receive until the 14th day of next month, at the public manufactory of arms, PROPOSALS, for furnishing the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the Cavalry Regt. of six hundred pair of HOLSTERS, and six hundred SWORD BELTS. He will also receive, until the above date, proposals for erecting a HOUSE in the city of Richmond, for the preservation of public Ordnance. JOHN CLARK, Esq. March 20th, 1804.
All persons indebted to the estate of Edmund Potter, dec. late of this city, are requested to pay their respective accounts to the subscriber immediately. And those having demands against the said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated for settlement, to SARAH POTTER, Ex'x. Richmond, April 12, 1804.
LATELY PUBLISHED, By S. PLEASANTS, Jun. and for sale at this Printing-Office and Book-Store, [Price 2s. 3d] Everyman his own Doctor; OR, THE DOOR PLANTER'S PHYSICIAN.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 each 5,000 6 do. of 500 each 3,000 10 do. of 200 each 2,000 20 do. of 100 each 2,000 100 do. of 50 each 5,000 250 do. of 30 each 7,500 420 do. of 25 each 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 each 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 each 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 500 1 do. after 16,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above consideration will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm. Price, (Rep.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Pritchard.
LORENZO DOW, wishes without delay, to inform the public, that through the misapprehension of his friends, his appointments as published in the Virginia Argus, clash with another course published by his direction. He therefore gives notice, that he will follow the route appointed by the Argus till he comes to Richmond—but from Richmond he intends to make his way to Norfolk, and from Norfolk to Alexandria agreeably to the appointments made by Dr. Hall and the other Methodist preachers of these parts. March 23, 1804.
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. N.B. FOR SALE, FLASTERS of PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
Valuable Property. The subscriber offers for sale, that valuable improved Lot of Ground, Situate on the main street in the city of Richmond, containing about sixty six feet in front and running one hundred feet back, on the cross street leading to the basin of the canal, & immediately opposite to the corner stores now in the occupancy of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, and that of Mr. Charles Spencer. The numerous advantages attending this property needs no comment, its situation being in the centre of business renders it an object for public or private employment, and is perhaps the most eligible in this city for either.—Any person desirous of purchasing will be treated with privately on application at any time between this and the first day of May next, and if not sold previous to that day, the same will be offered for sale at public auction, on the first day of that month, and the terms thereof made known. JOHN MENERY. Feb. 15th, 1804.
William McCay, WATCH MAKER, RICHMOND, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold & Silver Watches, A LARGE QUANTITY OF FASHIONABLE SEALS, KEYS, AND CLOCKS, WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF WATCH MAKERS TOOLS & MATERIALS, Which he will dispose of low for cash—he has also on hand, A Few Good Clocks. N.B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, April 16th, 1804.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this office.
DEPARTMENT, Feb. 8th, 1804. Notice is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude. Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash. Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of North latitude, (Vincennes excepted.) Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas. Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddart on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.) Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for. Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January, 1805, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein before mentioned, viz. Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation. Ninth. At Charles Town, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina. Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia. Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia. Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New York, (Niagara excepted.) Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont. Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbor) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts (the district of Maine excepted.) Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine. A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the rations shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commanders of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. (M 12)
FOR SALE. An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, complete, for four horses, may be had a great bargain, on application to A. MYERS, near the bridge. Richmond, Feb. 11, 1804.
COURTNEY'S COLLECTION OF Hymns & Spiritual Songs, Are for sale by the dozen or single, at Mr. Piggott's Printing Office.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Pearson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Pearson and Cullen Demmory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Pearson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and Pearson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were recaptured in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following. By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail; I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion, has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue surcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected. The public are respectfully informed that the business heretofore carried on by John Pumfrey, will in future be carried on under the firm of PUMFREY & FITZWYLLSON. Richmond, April 4th, 1804.
FOR SALE—The Tenement opposite the present residence of John Hopkins, Esq.—For terms apply at this office. 4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, Near the Market bridge, well situated for a dry or wet goods store, with good accommodation for a family.—For further particulars enquire of the Printer. Richmond, March 2, 1804.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
The business heretofore carried on under the firm of ROBERT POOL & Co. in this place, will from the 1st of April next be conducted under that of POOL, TREDWELL & CO. Manchester, 26th March, 1804.
Parcel of Ground, Lying in the said town of Duiguilleville, on which is a dwelling-house, store house, and lumber-house—for the purpose of satisfying the aforesaid debt, with interest and costs attending the execution of this trust. Bond and good security will be required of the purchaser, with interest from the date. JOHN FLOOD, T. TEELELAND, Trustees. March 17, 1804.
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABERHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation.—It has been read in almost every European language.—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press.—They will briefly speak of their intention, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond.
Fairfield Races. ON Monday the 30th of next month, will be run for over the Fairfield course, a sweepstakes for colts four years old, two mile heats. Five colts are entered at 300 dollars each, and the subscription closed; weights agreeably to the rules of the Jockey Club. On the same day the "Fairfield Jockey Club CUP" will be run for, two mile heats, free for all ages. The horse to be bona fide the property of members of the club. On Tuesday the first day of May, the Jockey Club Purse of 400 dollars, will be run for, four mile heats. On Wednesday, the Purse of the proprietor of the course, three mile heats—weights as follows: Aged horses, 133 lbs—6 years old, 125 lbs—5 years old, 118 lbs—4 years old, 106 lbs—3 years old, 90 lbs.—Mares and geldings allowed 7 lbs. The treasurer takes this opportunity of reminding delinquent members, of the necessity of forwarding the amount of their subscriptions previously to the commencement of the races. March 23d, 1804.
Valuable PROPERTY, To Lease for a term of years. EIGHT hundred acres of LAND, two hundred and fifty acres of which is prime low grounds, lying on the Rivanna river, in the county of Albemarle, nine miles below Charlottesville, three miles below Milton, seventy miles from Richmond and seventy from Fredericksburg; there are eight or nine likely working hands to be included in this lease, together with the advantage of work horses, cattle, hogs, plantation tools, a grist and saw mill, with a sufficiency of good convenient timber—there will be a good crop of wheat sowed on the plantation, and if necessary there will be a sufficiency of corn, &c. furnished by the subscriber.—If the lease is not closed between this and the first of August next, it will be unnecessary for any application to be made—Further particulars will be made known by the subscriber. RANDOLPH LEWIS. Albemarle county, March, 1804.
The members of the Dis- nal Swamp Canal Company, either in person, or by proxy, are requested to meet at the Exchange in Norfolk, on the first Monday in May next, to elect a president and directors, and on other business of importance to the company. Notice is also given to those who are delinquents in the payment of their quotas heretofore called for, that unless they make payment of their respective balances on or before the said day, that their shares will be sold on the Tuesday following the above mentioned day of meeting. Thomas Newton, } Aug. Slaughter, } Directors. Wm. Vanghan, } Richard Bloor, }
By orders of the directors, Wm Chas Lee, Clk. & C. D. S. Canal Co. 23d Mar h, 1804.
Valuable Property FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Dabney, of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. Will be offered to SALE, on the first day of Hanover county court, in the month of April next, at the courthouse of the said county, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money. SUNDRY SLAVES, consisting of men, women and children, one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lamp-lighter, two small Horse Cols, about 2 years old, by Americamus, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Waggon and Geer, and 5 Horses, one excellent Chair Horse, about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Colt, by Americamus. GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, March 26, 1804.
JUST ARRIVED and for SALE, Fifty hogsheads and tierces of PHILADELPHIA STONE LIME, of the best quality. Seasoned Jersey Boards, adapted for the best of inside work. New England Plank and Boards. 3-4, 1 inch & 2 inch pitch pine Plank & Boards. A quantity of Flooring Plank of a good quality. Country sawed large and small Scantling, Cypress Shingles, 3 pruce Spars for ladders. Tar in barrels, &c. &c. JOHN LESTER. Rockets Landing, April 10, 1804.