Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-05-25 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1158.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of ROBERT GAMBLE & SONS, will be dissolved by mutual consent, on Saturday, the 11th instant. All persons indebted to the said firm, are earnestly entreated to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. A compliance with this request will prevent the painful necessity of resorting to coercive measures.
The books will be placed in the possession of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, Jun. who are authorised to settle all accounts due by, or to the concern.
RO. GAMBLE. JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, JR. Richmond, May 6th, 1805.
The subscribers take this method of informing their friends and the public, that they intend carrying on the mercantile business, under the firm of John & Robert Gamble, Jun. They are now receiving by the ship Itella , a choice selection of LONDON GOODS, and daily expect from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARDWARE, &c. suitable for the season—which will be sold by the piece, package, or dozen, on the most moderate terms. For cash, merchandise country produce, or the usual credit to substantial and punctual customers.
They have on hand, Madeira and Sherry Wine, Cogniac Brandy, West India Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Pepper, Allum, Copperas and Brimstone, (in pipes, bds. and casks.) Cotton and Wool Cards, Patent Shot, Steel, Bar Iron, Hollow Iron Ware, German Scythes, Cutting Knives and Whet Stones, Ozenburghs, Ticklenburghs and Brown Hessian, Snuff, Cut Herring, &c.
They also possess large and convenient Brick warehouses covered with Slate, for receiving and storing Flour, Tobacco, &c. Those gentlemen who favor them with consignments, will find their charges reasonable, and may rely on their best exertions to afford satisfaction.
The highest rates given for Bees Wax, good Bear, Deer and Otter Skins, and other shipping Furr.
JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jun.
The subscriber (Robert Gamble, sen.) avails himself of this opportunity to thank his numerous friends for the very large share of patronage he has received in the mercantile line—and hereby tenders to the public his future services as a Commission Merchant. He flatters himself, his long experience (with other circumstances unnecessary here to mention) entitles him to the confidence of those who may have business of that nature to transact in this city—assuring such of his best exertions to merit approbation.
Those who yet remain indebted to the late firms of Gamble & Grafton, of Staunton, of Gamble & Temple, of Robert Gamble & Co. and Robert Gamble, of the City of Richmond, are once more earnestly requested to make immediate payment of their respective balances. Such as continue regardless of this last notice cannot expect longer indulgence.
R o GAMBLE. Richmond, May 6, 1805. ep3w wtf
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firms of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. of Manchester,
Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James Dunlop. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (if)
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber about the end of Nov. or early in Dec. a black servant named SAM, I believe about 19 or 20 years of age, very strong and likely for a man of his age. He was seen in the neighborhood of this place some time after he absented himself, but from his comexions I have reason to suppose that he may be lurking about, or concealed by those connections in the counties of Powhatan or Cumberland. I will give the above reward if he is brought to me in this place, or ten dollars if secured in a jail so that I may get him.
Arch'd. Freeland. Manchester, March 16, 1805. if
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. if
NOTICE.
WILL be SOLD, on Saturday the 18th of the present month, for ready money, upon the premises,
One Half-Acre Lot of Land,
With its appurtenances, lying and being in Scuff-Fe-Town, within one mile and a half of Richmond, being the same on which Chas. M'Calister resides.—The sale will be made by virtue of a deed of trust to me from the said M'Calister, to secure certain sums of money due to Mr. James Bootwright.
WM. MANN, Trustee. Richmond, 6th May, 1805. tds
The above sale is postponed until Saturday the 25th inst. when it will positively take place on the premises. WM. MANN, Trustee. May 18th, 1805.
MILLINERY.
MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING, respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public.
She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply.
All commands from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to.
TO BE RENTED.
ON Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. John Pendleton; now newly painted and repaired, and in every respect fit for the immediate reception of a family, having all necessary out-houses, &c. Apply to Benjamin Wolfe, adjoining the premises, or to Joseph Gallego.
April 22, 1805. if
TO BE RENTED, For one or more years, and possession given the 15th of April next—a convenient
Store & Dwelling-house, With three rooms below, and two above, with a fire place in two of the lower rooms, with a good dry cellar under them; a kitchen, smoke-house, garden, and two acres of land adjoining enclosed, part of which is well set with red clover. This tenement has been occupied for some years past by Messrs. Alban Gilpin & Co.; it is situated in a healthy and agreeable neighbourhood, is a fine stand for a country store, about 25 miles from Richmond, and not more than half a mile from the river, and in the midst of a fine wheat country.—For terms apply to the subscriber. SAM. PLEASANTS. Powhatan co. 4th Mar. 1805. if
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the
Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE late firm of PRICE & HARRIS having been dissolved on the 21st inst. by the death of the said Price—NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the said firm, to come forward immediately and discharge their respective balances—And all those having claims against the said firm are desired to bring them forward for adjustment on or before the 1st day of July next, being anxious to bring the business to a speedy close.
THOMAS HARRIS, Jun. Surviving partner of the late firm of Price & Harris. Powhatan county, Apr. 30, 1805.
FOR SALE.
If not sold by the 15th of June next, it will be leased from five to ten years, and possession given on the first day of July next,
WOODBURY MILLS,
Lately built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Burr and one pair Cologne stones, with elevators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business; situated on a constant stream, in the midst of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James river, and 23 miles above Richmond. To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed, under a post and rail fence, with garden paled in, all new, being lately finished; a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes.—Terms may be known on application to the subscriber. THOMAS HARRIS, Jun. Powhatan county, April 30, 1805. 5w
TAKEN UP by the subscriber on his plantation in Powhatan county, a red HEIFER, with a little white on both her hind feet, marked with an underknee on the right ear, and a slit in the left. Appraised to eight dollars. John Ligon. December 18, 1804. w3t
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
THE BEAUTIFUL SPANISH HORSE, APPALUSIA, WILL stand the ensuing season, at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of ten dollars the season, payable the first of Oct. next, but notes (to be sent with the mares) may be discharged by paying eight dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance fifteen dollars (notes sent as above, payable 1st March, 1806.) And four dollars cash the leap. In either case 25 cents to the groom, to be paid down. Mares will be fed with clover and lucerne gratis, and corn if required, at the falling price. I have no spare stalls in a strong new stable, with substantial locks, where they may be kept at night, but will not be answerable for escapes.
APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about ten years old, 15 hands high, of a beautiful white snow colour, and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horses for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well gaited, gentle, and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 50 years old.
APPALUSIA stood in Augusta the season before last, where he proved to be a certain foal-getter, and many of his colts would have held for 200 dollars each at a day old. A few mares were put to him the last season, (having bought him late) all of which proved with foal.
BENJAMIN DUVAL. February 15th, 1805. if
Geo. Watt
HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale,
The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 23d March, 1805.
RUN away from the subscriber about the 13th January last, a negro man named ADAM, about 23 years of age, of a dark complexion, about 6 feet high, has a small scar on his forehead; had on when he went away an osnaburgs shirt, short coat and pantaloons of blue plains, and common felt hat; he had sundry other clothing which it is supposed he carried with him. They have not been seen since he escaped. He was purchased of Mr. Gabriel Tutt near Culpeper courthouse, by Mr. John Mullins, about 18 months past, of whom the subscriber purchased immediately afterwards; the said fellow has a wife at Dr. Claggett's, who resides at Culpeper courthouse; it is probable he may be harboured by his wife at this place. Whoever will deliver the said fellow to the subscriber living in Albemarle county near Charlottesville, shall receive a reward of Thirty Dollars, or if secured in any jail so that I get him again Twenty Dollars. JOHN CLARKSON. 23d Feb. 1805. if
PRECIPITATE,
IMPORTED by Mr. Lightfoot of Sandy-Point, last winter, full 15 hands and a half high; will stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg; to be let to mares at ten guineas a mare, two of which will be remitted if paid within the season, which will commence the 10th of March, & expire the 1st of August next. Board of servants gratis; mares may be fed with grain at two shillings per day. I have large and extensive pastures, divided in five different inclosures, that mares with foals may be kept distinct from barren mares. One dollar to the groom. No liability for accidents of any description. PRECIPITATE was bred by Lord Egremont, foaled in 1797, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse) dam by Herod, his granddam Maiden by Matchem, out of Mr. Pratt's old Squirt mare; her dam by Mogul—Camilla by Bay Bolton—Old Lady dam of Sterling by Puffine's chesnut Arabian—Rockwood Bustler.
PERFORMANCE. In the first spring meeting, 1799, at New-Market, when 3 years old, he won the first class of the princes stakes of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid the forfeit. In the same week he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chambeoc, Dragon and Pallafax; 7 paid forfeit. Second spring meeting he won the 3rd class of the princes stakes of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt; 7 paid forfeit. And in the same week he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamantibus. In 1799 he won £50 at Guildfield, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Sarmagapam and Stout; the next day £50 at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the King's 100 guineas, at Lewis, beating Skyscraper at 3 heats, the 1st being a dead heat. After which he was so highly esteemed that he became a stallion in his Lordship's stud at 12 guineas a mare. This horse is the sire of the following running horses in England: Johnquil, Petworth, Matrana, Rosalba, Chesnut colt out of Bobtail, Chesnut colt out of Rosemary, Hamburg, Lazarus, Ragimier, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tipstaff, Mr. Heathcote's filly out of Reeves, Alchymist, Clodhopper, Grey filly his R. H. Lampadusa, Mars, Mary, Mairance, Bay filly Mr. Brown's, Grey filly Mr. Radcliff's, Tax, Tipstaff and Bobtail. Feb. 20, 1805. THOMAS GOODE
NOTICE.
IS hereby given to the creditors of HOOPER & TOLER, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued according to law, that the commissioners and assignees of their estate will meet at their office in the city of Richmond on Saturday the first of June next at eleven o'clock, A. M. in order to make a dividend of their estate and effects; when those creditors who have not proved their debts must come prepared, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. Marcus Elcan, William Temple, Assignees. Richmond, 12th April, 1805. t1j
RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, about the first of February, a likely MULATTO FELLOW, about 23 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, spare made, and I do expect he will try and pass for a free negro; he frequently ties his hair, and is a very forward talkative fellow, fond of drink—Also another BRIGHT MULATTO FELLOW, about 35 years old, he is a slow motioned fellow, has but little to say, but is a sensible arch fellow, about 5 feet 10 inches high; I do expect they are both together, and if possible will pass for free fellows. They have gone northwardly. Any person apprehending and containing them, or bringing them home, shall be handsomely rewarded by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. May 7, 1805. if
BLANK BONDS
For sale at this office.
FOUND, on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, which the owner may get by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement. James Bootwright. Richmond, March 4th, 1805.
FOR SALE,
MY LAND, in the county of Surry, known by the name of SWAN'S POINT, containing about three thousand acres, situated upon James river, nearly opposite to James Town and forty five miles below P. sburg. The tract is divided into two plantations each having the necessary improvements of barns, stables, &c. in thorough repair. On one is a two story brick building of six large rooms, but lately finished in handsome style, with every convenient out house for the accommodation of a genteel family. On the other, a wooden house of four rooms, well calculated for an overseer. There are upon the two plantations upwards of a thousand apple trees selected of the most approved kinds for brandy, cider and keeping fruit; all of which have been planted out about three years, and from the attention which has been bestowed upon them are now rapidly progressing towards perfection. The peculiar advantages of this place, fish and wild fowl, will contribute not a little to render it an agreeable residence to those who can enjoy health in the lowest country. It is deemed useless to say more, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase would first see the property. The payments will be made easy by dividing them into such instalments as may be convenient. John H. Cocke. Apl. 18th, 1805. 6w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE, upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shot all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hogskin seat, and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers. Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
ROBERT GREENHOW,
MERCHANT in Williamsburg—has just received by the ship Dunfries , from London, and daily expects from Liverpool, his usual assortment of Tasty Spring Goods & Hardware, which he offers on moderate terms to his customers. May 11, 1805. 3w
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 fourth Monday in June next, at the courthouse of said county, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money. GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, May 7th, 1805. 3w
The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have received their
Spring Assortment of Goods,
Of the best quality and latest fashions, & will dispose of them on the cheapest terms for cash, viz: Printed Calicoes and Laced Cambric Shirts Chintzes Silk & Muslin ditto of Dimities assorted various kinds Irish Linens India, English, French Cotton Casimere and Italian Silks Nankines Florentine and Satins, Cotton & Silk Hose best kind Coloured Cambricks and Picat Veils and Pie Nic Laced ditto Mitts India Muslins of the Silk gloves, thread, lace first quality and edgings Plain & coloured Mar- Black Crepe, and a seilles General assortment of Superfine Cloths and Ca- Ribbons simeres Gold & Silver Bullion Ticksets, Corduroys and A general assortment of Vests Leghorn Bonnets Bed Ticks and German Gentlemen's Leghorn Osnaburgs Hats. Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. JOHN MILLER & CO. Richmond, 8th May, 1805. if
Manchester Turnpike Company.
SHAREHOLDERS in the Manchester Turnpike Company, are hereby required to pay to James Brander, treasurer, the sum of three and one half dollars on each share, on or before the 1st of July next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Cik. 13th May, 1805. t1jy
FOR SALE,
TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New-York, 1st Feb. 1805. if
CASH will be given for
Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old,—Enquire of the Printer.
SALES AT AUCTION.
SIX MONTHS CREDIT. A GREABLE to the last will and testament of Mr. JACOB BOCKIUS, will be SOLD, on Friday the 31st inst. (May), at the house formerly occupied by said Bockius in this city, 5 very likely & valuable Negroes, 4 of which are men, and well acquainted with the Tanning business, the other a woman, accustomed to house business—2 Cows and 1 Heifer—one Double Chair and HARNES—one HORSE, SADDLE & BRIDLE—one IRON CHEST—Likewise, some excellent HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE. BENJAMIN TATE, Exrs. of JOHN PROSSER, J. J. Bockius. May 10, 1805. tds
THE subscriber regrets that he should again be under the necessity of requesting those having claims against the above estate, to bring them forward for payment—and those indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment, or suits will be instituted. JOHN PROSSER.
MR. & MRS. PETICOLAS'S
ACADEMY.
MR. P. lately returned from Philadelphia with his family, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond and its vicinity, that he has removed to the commodious house formerly occupied by Miss Robbins, nearly opposite Mr. Copland's office on the Capitol hill, in which he intends to open an ACADEMY for the instruction of young Ladies. Mr. P. returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for the encouragement and patronage he has heretofore met with; and hopes from the general satisfaction he has given, his endeavors will be crowned with success. Mr. COX, lately teacher in several Boarding Schools in Philadelphia, will undertake the tuition of English Grammar, Elocution, Epistolary Style, History, Geography and Use of the Globes, Mythology, Writing, Arithmetic, &c. with every thing appertaining to a polite English Education, together with Drawing and Painting. Mr. P. will attend to the tuition of the French Language, Vocal and Instrumental Music, on the Pian—And Mrs. P. to the branches of Artificial Flowers and Plain Sewing. If necessary, a Dancing Master can be procured. N. B. Mr. PETICOLAS Repairs, Tuning and Teaching the PIANO FORTE. MINIATURES painted in a handsome style, and good likenesses warranted. Mr. COX will also attend Ladies and Gentlemen at their own houses, in the branches of Drawing and Painting. Richmond, 15th May, 1805. 3w
The Academy will open on Monday the 27th inst.—Hours of tuition from 9 to 2, and from 3 to 6. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public at large, that he has obtained a commission for the exercise of the duties of a NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for this City; and that any business committed to him shall meet with prompt despatch. Sam'l. M'Craw. Richmond, 17th May, 1805. if
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST, on Saturday last (in Henrico Court House, or in the streets between that and the residence of the subscriber,) A BUNDLE OF PAPERS, Marked "Henrico May Term, 1805." Within this bundle, were Manifests for twenty hogsheads of Tobacco, sundry Accounts, Notes and other Documents, relative to suits depending in that court, and were subdivided into six bundles, and marked 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th day. Those papers cannot be of any possible utility to any one except the subscriber and his clients—the Tobacco mentioned in the manifests having been some time since delivered by the Inspectors at Shockoe warehouse, and shipped. Upon a delivery of those papers, I will give the above reward, and ask no questions in relation to them. But if stolen, I will give ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for such information as may lead to a conviction of the culprit. Sam'l. M'Craw. Richmond, May 17, 1805. if
NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders in the Upper Appomattox Company, that an election of Trustees will be held on the 14th day of June next, at Pridaville, in the county of Amelia—and as an election cannot take place without a majority of the Shareholders, those who cannot attend in person, are requested to authorise some person to vote for them. Jos. EGGLESTON. Rich'd N. VENABLE. EDWARD MUMFORD. tdm April 16th, 1805.
[BY AUTHORITY.]
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
CLASS NO. II. 4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each, dolls. 40000 1 Prize of 10000 1 of 5000 5 of dolls. 1000 5000 20 of 500 10000 50 of 100 5000 50 of 50 2500 100 of 25 2500 227 40000 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dolls. 500 after 1000 500 after 1500 500 after 2000 1000 after 2500 1000 after 3000 1000 after 3500 1000 after 4000 10000 The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November for soon as the tickets are sold.

Latest Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, April 1-5.
General Sir James Craig, Sir John Stuart, and general Vernon, yesterday took leave of his majesty, and will set off this day to assume their commands in the secret expedition. General Tilson is also to serve in it; and brigadier general Slade has been removed from the eastern to the south west district to supply his place. If we may judge from the forward state of the preparations, the armament is upon the eve of sailing. Portsmouth is the principal point of rendezvous.
Orders were issued last night from the admiralty to hasten the sailing of the above expedition as much as possible.
We have received Paris Journals to the 21st. The Paris Gazette mentions the death of admiral Bruix; and the approaching christening of the infant Napoleon Louis, by the hands of the holy father. The sovereign pontiff, it is said, will be allowed to cross the Alps, after this ceremony.
The Moniteur contains a letter from lord Harrowby to G. L. Gower, (which Bonaparte has come by as his crown) of the 5th November, 1804, in which that minister is made to express himself, in rather a singular manner upon the state and prospect of the continental politics. He supposes the demand of two millions sterling of subsidy for twenty five thousand men to have been made so enormous by the king of Sweden, in order to get rid of the English overture. He thinks the court of Vienna requires a powerful stimulus, and doubts whether Russia will give any demonstrations of activity. His lordship also mentions a possibility of the cabinet of Berlin acceding to the views of that power.
The whole of the troops destined for the Mediterranean, under the command of Sir James Craig, were embarked on Saturday, and the expedition has probably by this time proceeded on its voyage. Among the corps employed in this important service are the 30th, 44th, 48th, 58th, 81st regiments of foot, and the 20th light dragoons. The first royal veteran battalion is also embarked, but this corps is to be landed at Gibraltar, in order to reinforce that garrison.
The troops under orders for the East Indies will also sail in the course of a few days. The officers belonging to the corps destined for this service received orders on Saturday to join forthwith their respective regiments; and the most prompt exertions will be made to repair the losses we have recently sustained in those distant possessions. The Marquis Wellesley has not for some time past been on good terms with the court of directors, who we understand, have not received a single dispatch from his lordship for the last six months.
The Rambler, of 14 guns, has arrived at Plymouth, with dispatches from admiral Cotton. It appears that the French fleet, consisting of twenty two sail of the line are in Camaret Bay, and that admiral Cotton has in consequence requested a reinforcement. The Hibernia, of 120 guns, was to sail on the evening of Saturday to join him.
Saturday letters were received in town from the squadron off Ferrol, by the Malta of 84 guns at Plymouth. The French and Spanish ships are reported to be in readiness for sea. The Malta was lately engaged with the batteries of the harbor, and so much damaged as to be obliged to return to refit.
The Immortalite, which sailed on Thursday from Portsmouth with sealed orders, has already captured and sent in a Spanish privateer, called the Maria, of 14 guns and 60 men. It is reported that the Immortalite is ordered to cruise off the Azores, as being the most advantageous station, and intended as an honorable recompence for the active and gallant services of the crew.
Intelligence is hourly expected respecting the Brest fleet, as by the latest accounts there was a probability of a partial action at least being bro't on between it and our channel fleet.
The accounts received do not agree in every particular, as our readers will see by comparing the subjoined letters. They both bring down the intelligence to the same date, but the first says our vessels had been drawn off, while the other states, that when the accounts left the fleet the Windsor Castle, of 98 guns, the van ship, was then actually engaged with the enemy.
We cannot reconcile those accounts but by supposing, that the letter left the fleet at a later hour (though on the same day) than the former. We ought to add, that our Plymouth letter is from a gentleman who has the best means of being informed, and whose communications we have generally found to be perfectly correct.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board one of the frigates, dated the 30th ult. off Ushant.
"I dare say the papers have by this time given an account of the Brest fleet attempting to come out; the manner I will tell you. On Sunday morning last, a convoy was observed under the land, apparently bound to Brest, which, after being attacked by two of our brigs took shelter under the battery of St. Matthew. Tuesday at day-break three sail were coming out of the harbor, as if to protect them in, when we immediately chased, and with our small squad, viz. three frigates and two brigs, made them all take shelter under the batteries, of which we informed the admiral by a cutter, who sent us two line
of battle ships, the Colossus and Bellerophon, when we all got under weigh, and stood right in, with intent to cut them out, when the whole Brest fleet, viz. twenty-one sail of the line, six frigates and a brig, immediately got under weigh, and stood out. A grander sight you can hardly imagine. The cutter was again dispatched to our fleet, and at half past four eighteen sail joined us, and every one expected, and indeed longed to begin, when the admiral made a signal to haul off. The enemy were at anchor nearly within gun shot of us. They have all returned into port."
Plymouth, April 3.
"This day letters have been received from the Channel fleet, cruising off Brest, by which it appears, that on Saturday last, the French fleet, consisting of 21 sail of the line, five of which were three deckers, besides several very heavy frigates, were lying at anchor in Bertheaume road, near Brest, & that great hopes were entertained that an action would be brought on between the two fleets, as the British were at that time very near them; and when the account came away, the Windsor Castle, of 98 guns, Captain Gould, which was the van ship of the fleet, was firing at the French ships from both sides. The wind was at that time strong westerly, so that if the French were, as usual, disposed to be very shy, they would endeavor to skulk again into Brest, as the wind favored such a purpose. We are hourly looking out for further accounts from them. The Hibernia, of 120 guns, and the Ajax, of 80 guns, sailed from hence on Monday last, and no doubt, has reinforced the British ere this."
This day we received French Journals to the 25th ult. and Dutch to the 29th ult. From the latter we learn by a letter from Madrid, that an attack is meditated against Gibraltar, in which the Spaniards expect to be aided by a secret understanding within the garrison.
Price of stocks this day one o'clock. Consols, for money, 5 1-4 - for stock. 57 13 48. Omnia 2 1-4 2 1 2 prem.
NEW-YORK, May 18.
Extract of a letter from Boston to the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser, dated May 15th.
"This day arrived the brig Little James, capt. Hutchins, in 73 days from the Downs. His tedious passage had been occasioned by bad weather and head winds. During 36 hours he passed through numerous islands of ice so contiguous to each other as to impede his sailing and to render dangerous the navigation of his vessel. Spoke nothing."
"Below, Brig Pallas, Lapham, 30 days from Martinique, released from quarantine. In lat. 32, 20, long. 65, 30, spoke sch. Fancy, from Baltimore for Martinique. May 9th. 25 leagues east of Cape Cod, spoke brig Star, Ropes, from Boston for Senegal."
"At quarantine, brigs Betsey, Goddard, Martinique, 22 days; Henry, Hulon, Trinidad 27: sch. Neutrality, Sprague, Bonavista, 27."
PARIS, March 27.
The Emperor has issued a decree, appointing the 23d of May for his coronation at Milan. The different public bodies, in addressing Napoleon I. now style him "Emperor and King."
On Sunday last Prince Napoleon Louis was baptised. After which a splendid dinner was given to the royal family, nobility, &c. &c.
Frejus, the place where the Emperor landed on his return from Egypt, is to be transformed into a very handsome port.
March 29.
The Cardinal Caprera, archbishop of Milan is to officiate at the coronation of Bonaparte; and his First Chamberlain, M. Rempart, who is appointed to convey the ornaments to be used at the ceremony, has already left Paris.
In General Orders, dated on board "The Imperial Flotilla at Bologna" the 22d of March, Admiral Lacrosse announces to the squadron his appointment to succeed Admiral Bruix, who died on the 17th of February.
MADRID, March 5.
Two hundred and fifty letters of marque have been delivered against the English, at different Spanish ports.
HAGUE, March 22.
New Batavian Constitution.—The Legislative Body assembled to day in a Committee of the whole in order to hear the reading of the reports of two Commissions, charged with the examination of the proposition of the government of state relative to the project of the New Constitution, and of that concerning the raising of three terms of the imposition of the 9th July, 1804. Upon the first point, the Committee is of opinion, that the triple proposition ought to be sanctioned, which proposes, first, to submit the proposed constitution to the acceptance or the rejection of the Batavian people; 2dly, to propose to them the eventual nomination of M. J. R. Schimmelpenninck, as first permanent Counsellor; 3dly, that both these propositions should be conformable to the principles of the publication of the 14th September, 1801. The commissioners have been led to adopt this opinion, principally from the reasons detailed in the Message of the government of state, which require a change in our present social compact. After developing the reasons, which are deduced from the internal as well as external situation of the Republic, the Commission declares that these con-
siderations have produced in their minds an unanimous conviction, that in the actual situation of public affairs, the existing institutions are no longer adequate to insure the happiness of the people, the sole object of the social compact.
PHILADELPHIA, May 16.
Extract of a letter received at New York, from a gentleman in the Havana, dated April 30.
"On Friday morning the 26th inst. at the hour of nine, Mr. Vincent Gray, the acting American consul, was arrested in his house upon an order signed by the intendant general of the island; his papers both public and private seized and placed under seals; his office closed and sealed; and his person conveyed to the common prison of the city."
This measure was executed by six or seven of the officers of the intendency accompanied by a lawyer and public notary. The whole object of their visit was not at once explained. The lawyer stated that he came on the part of the intendant to examine Mr. Gray respecting a vessel which had gone from this to another part of the island, and the captain of which had departed without paying the duties. The captain had also left some of his papers behind, on one of which [a bill of sale] was a certificate of Mr. Gray's in his official capacity; relating merely to its execution, but which the wise counsellor of the intendant general (called assessor) construed into a connivance at the captain's delinquency!!
As soon therefore as the foregoing examination was closed, which related solely to Mr. Gray's acknowledgment of the situation he held here, the officers announced their order to seize his papers; and which notwithstanding the remonstrances of Mr. Gray, they accordingly did. On finishing that and not before, they announced their further orders to convey him to prison, which was also done.
In the foregoing proceeding, which occupied two or three hours, the officers prevented any person from entering or leaving the house of the consul; and placed Mr. Morton the former consul, now here on private business, and residing with Mr. Gray also under arrest or confinement; and took his deposition as to his appointment of Mr. Gray, when he (Mr. M.) formerly left the Island to return to America. They would not permit Mr. Morton to have any communication with the Gov. Intendant or any other person, until they were conveying Mr. Gray to prison, when they gave Mr. M. his liberty.
Mr. M. immediately repaired to the officer with whom the affair originated, and stated to him the serious consequences which might ensue, not only to the American commerce at this moment, but as compromising the future peace of the two countries; following this by an appeal to the governor and captain general of the island.
By these remonstrances, aided by the exertions of several private individuals of the place, among whom Mr. C. Fraser, and Mr. Chester were conspicuous, Mr. Gray was in the evening, about 9 o'clock restored to his personal liberty, having previously given security to await the issue of the suit upon which he had been arrested. The governor declared that the affair had been without his knowledge, and that he considered it as a violent and improper procedure on the part of the Intendant General; who also declared that he had signed the order, as he does many papers presented to him by his assessor or counsellor, without having examined or known its contents; and afterwards declared to Mr. G. that he would have the author of it punished. Notwithstanding all those declarations, however, the seals remained upon Mr. G.'s office and papers, until this moment of writing; causing thereby a total suspension of public business, and imposing an absolute embargo upon many vessels whose papers are deposited in the consulate. How long this will continue, it is impossible to say. The governor is fearful of acknowledging his having received, and still admitting a public resident; and the others are desirous of fixing it upon his excellency although all of them have occasionally communicated with Mr. Gray in his official capacity. The governor last evening declared to him and Mr. M. that he would this day bring the affair to some decision; Mr. G. having previously assured his excellency that he would otherwise be obliged to abandon the affairs and papers of the United States, and dispatch a person with information thereof to our government.
A public dinner is this day to be given to Mr. Gray by the Americans, as a testimony of their respect for his character, and their sense of his public services.
A few days more will give a new and very different aspect to our affairs in this quarter."
May 3.
A public dinner was given to Mr. Gray, as above stated, attended by sixty American merchants and masters of vessels; an account of which will be sent you. The embargo on the public papers still continues, excepting the registers of vessels, which have been surrendered; and of course all protection of property as it respects the consular office, is for the present at an end. What the final result will be, God only knows.
May 17.
We have information from three different sources, of the sailing of the Brest fleet, viz. from England, Ireland, and the West Indies. We must remain in anxiety to know their progress and destination.—Phil. Gaz.
May 18.
Indian Affairs.—Reports of fresh disasters are circulated in London. Holkar is said to have defeated a division of the army sent by general Lake under Col. Sheppard to clear the vicinity of Agra. Holkar is represented in private letters to be a much more formidable enemy than had been expected; and his troops to combine courage and discipline with great superiority of numbers.
RALEIGH, (N C) May 20.
An Hurricane.
On Sunday the 15th inst. about noon, a terrible tempest crossed the road leading from Granville Court House to this city, nearly at right angles. It was a hundred yards in breadth, and extended as far East and West as can be traced. Its violence can only be imagined from its effects, which have been truly dreadful. The largest trees torn up by the roots, or deprived of their tops, fences destroyed, and houses laid with the ground. The road at the Holly Spring on Monday was impassible. It carried off that excellent barn belonging to Mrs. Robin Goodloe, and left nothing of Mr. Patterson's dwelling house but the floor and sills. Although on each side the rain poured in torrents, not one drop fell where the tempest went. No lives have been lost, that we have heard of, but the injury done to the timber, fences and standing corn is incalculable. The rain in the vicinity of the Holly Spring was so violent that whole fields of corn were destroyed, and the ground rendered utterly unfit for cultivation during the present season. Many planters for eight or ten miles have been obliged to replant their whole crops. In this year of uncommon scarcity the effects of this whirlwind will be most severely felt by the neighborhood.
A tremendous hurricane and hail storm made considerable ravages in Chatham, Granville and Franklin, on Sunday the 12th, by levelling houses and crops of wheat. It is asserted, though we do not vouch for its correctness, that a young lady of Franklin was taken up by the wind, and has not since the last accounts from there, been heard of. There are some flights more common and less dangerous than an aerial one; and we hope to be able to state that such has been the choice of the lady in question, if it be really true she is missing.
NEGOCIATION FOR LOUISIANA.
[The public have a right to know the history of their great public events. Much has been said concerning the extent of Mr. Livingston's instructions to negotiate for that important and extensive province; and many speculations have been published as to the respective merits of that gentleman, and of Mr. Monroe his colleague, in effecting the treaty. The business being now happily completed, and adjusted to the satisfaction of Spain, France, the United States, and the inhabitants of the ceded country themselves, there seems to be a peculiar satisfaction in taking a minute review of this great transaction. With this intention we publish an account of the beginning and progress of the treaty, until the conclusion on the 30th April, 1803. The facts are said to have been written from Paris to Dr. Mitchell by a gentleman of the first credibility and information there: and are substantially the same which were circulated at Washington while the treaty and convention for Louisiana were under consideration by the Senate and Congress. They show the bold and decided conduct of Mr. Livingston, and give a fair view of his talents as a negotiator, as well as of the share he had and the part he acted in the acquisition of Louisiana.]—Mer. Adv.
Mr. L. had long foreseen that the possession of the east bank of the Mississippi, to which alone the views of our government extended, would be insufficient to insure our tranquility, if an active, powerful, and enlightened people occupied the west bank, particularly that beautiful country that lies above the river Arkansas, opposite to our western settlements. He therefore, (though without powers) first endeavored to satisfy the people in power at Paris, that the establishment would be of no use to them; and that if they possessed Louisiana, it was proper to give us all the country above the Arkansas, in order to interpose us between them and Canada.—He got his reflections on this subject submitted to the first consul, thro' the brother of the latter: and, notwithstanding his violent attachment to it, procured an assurance from him that some arrangement should be made satisfactory to us on this subject, and that it should be done in America by General Bernadotte.
In March Mr. L. ventured upon what was there considered as a bold and hazardous measure in a direct & forcible address to the first consul presented on the subject of our claims; upon which having received from him a positive assurance that they should be fully and promptly paid. Mr. L. began to look forward to this as a means of accomplishing his other object because he felt an assurance that the first consul could not go back from his personal promise; nor, in case of a war, which began to be probable, could he find any other means of discharging it.
The spirited conduct of our nation in the affair of New Orleans was also of use, and so strongly pressed by Mr. L. that the French minister called upon him for some proposition relative to that country. Though wholly without powers, he ventured on the 14th March to make them explicitly for the east side of the river, and all above the Arkansas, on the west; he received a verbal assurance a few days after, that the next day should bring him a full and satisfactory answer; and he doubted not that such was prepared; when, unfortunately, letters from Mr. Pichon were received, "and that all was quiet." This determined them to wait to see whether the war would pass over, and whether a better bargain could not be made. But as our minister continued to press the execution of their promise for the debt, and an explicit recognition of our right of de-
pot, the first consul announced to council on the 8th (four days before Mr. Monroe arrived there) his determination to sell the country to us. The next day the minister called upon Mr. L. for a specific proposition. The day after (the business being put into Mr. Marbois's hands) the minister alarmed Mr. L. by pretending that he had no particular authority to speak to him on the subject, but again called on him to say what he would give. When our minister heard of Mr. Monroe's landing at Havre, he refused to act till his colleague arrived; but asked why they wished him to propose for the whole of Louisiana, when he had only asked the east side of the river, & a portion of the west? The minister told him that he had asked all that was worth having, and therefore must take the whole; to which Mr. L. said he had no objection, but would now wait till Mr. Monroe came up. On the morning of the 12th Mr. Monroe arrived. On the evening of the 13th Mr. Marbois called on Mr. L. and was surprised to see Mr. Monroe, not having, as he said, heard of his arrival, but, after a short visit, he begged that he would come to the treasury that evening at eleven. Mr. L. went accordingly, when they formally discussed the whole business of the cession, which Mr. L. told him he would communicate to Mr. Monroe, and he promised to get full powers; they were together till past two. The next day he presented Mr. Monroe to the minister, who received him politely, but said nothing of business. The great point having been got over (the difficulty of bringing the consul to sell) their subsequent discussion related only to the price and matters of form; so that if Mr. Monroe had not been taken ill and confined to his bed for ten or twelve days, having been taken the fourth day after his arrival, they would have agreed probably before the 20th of April. Mr. L. had to encounter great difficulties in this negotiation. He had alternate hopes and fears, even after they had determined to sell and had called upon him for a proposition; and even after the arrival of Mr. Monroe at Havre there was a moment in which he might have doubted M. Talleyrand's sincerity, particularly when on the 10th he told him that his proposition was unauthorised. Mr. L. wished at that instant that Mr. Monroe had brought with him an assurance that New Orleans was in our possession. This would not have injured us; but, as things have turned out, it is better that we did not seize it.—There was a perfect accordance of sentiments between Mr. Monroe and Mr. L. in every measure that regared the treaty, and in steps that had been taken to pave the way for its execution previous to his arrival. After that event nothing was left but some commercial arrangements, and the price; in which they met with much candor on the part of Mr. Marbois.
This treaty was considered at Paris as a most important acquisition, and procured Mr. L. the congratulations of all the corps diplomatique, who knew the difficulties he had to encounter on his arrival, and who were warmly and vainly soliciting the payment of their claims, while we had got ours so happily provided for.
Tho' the British have taken some merit for the treaty, they have not the least claim to it. Lord Whitworth declared, a few days before he left Paris, that Louisiana had never been an object of discussion between him and the French government. This appears by the papers laid before parliament; and lord Hawkesbury, in announcing the treaty declared he had no knowledge of it till it was communicated officially by Mr. King, who himself knew nothing of it till concluded.
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Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805.
TAKEN up by Christopher Hudson, two extra STEERS, four years old last spring, entirely red in colour except a white spot in the forehead of one, and a white spot where the head and neck of the same joins, marked in the ears with a swallow fork in the right, and an under-tee & hole in the left—taken up the 27th day of December, 1804—Appraised to thirty six dollars.
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RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1805.
Delegates chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of Virginia.
Bedford, Jabez Leftwich, Samuel Hancock.
State of the Poll for Congress and the Assembly, in Augusta County.
For Congress—David Holmes, no opposition, 627 For Assembly—Jacob Kinney, 597 Andrew Anderson, 340 Robert Doake, 329 Charles Hoghead, 38
NEWS (it is verbal) is received by the ship Two-Friends, from Belfast, that the British fleet was OUT, in chase of the British Channel fleet!!! Captain Latham brought no newspapers.—N. Y. Gaz.
The ship Two Friends left Belfast on the 13th of April. Our files of papers by her extend only to the 4th of that month, and we do not learn that she has brought any later. The captain informs us that the British fleet of twenty-five sail were out, and that they were in pursuit of the British Channel fleet, which consisted of only nineteen.—Mer. Adv.
Interesting to the citizens of the U. States.
The Government of Great Britain, as a measure of dire necessity for carrying on the war, oblige the shippers of all goods to the United States to pay an export duty of 4 per cent. which is charged in the invoices, and finally paid by the citizens (consumers of their goods) in the United States. The amount of British exports to America , on an average of ten years, is 25,000,000 annually, which at 4 per cent. produces a revenue of 1,000,000 dollars annually, paid to Great Britain by the consumers of their goods in America. Query. How many useful manufactures would this sum encourage in our own country; and how many able bodied men might be secured, by the appropriation of one million of dollars annually to the encouragement of the mechanic arts?—Aurora.
On the 25th March, the British house of commons went into a committee on the commercial treaty with America, and agreed to a resolution to permit America to trade with that country in neutral bottoms under certain restrictions. The house being resumed, the report was received, and a bill ordered.
[Nothing further or more explicit on this subject is contained in our late London papers.]—N. Y. Morn. Chron.
Elliott's Letters are republishing in all the federal papers—and they are just worthy of these vehicles. More glaring falsehoods, and gross misrepresentations, we have seldom seen, to which a man, having any tolerable share of reputation, put his name. We quote one example out of a multitude: He says, "In forming the Constitution, immense "sacrifices" of weight and power were made by "the small states, and none at all by "the large ones."—What, Mr. Elliott, was it no sacrifice at all on the part of the large states that gave to the small ones equal weight and "power" in the Senate with the larger—that in that most important branch of the government, gave Massachusetts , whose population is nearly half a million, no more "weight and power" than Rhode Island whose population is not one sixth as great; and Virginia , whose white population amounts to more than half a million, no greater influence than Delaware , with a little more than one 10th as large a population? What sacrifice of equal magnitude, can Mr. Elliott shew on the part of the small states?—Verily it seemeth to us, friend Elliott, that much vanity hath put thee beside thyself; for we cannot think that any man of common understanding, in his sober senses, would hazard this, and sundry others, of thy assertions.— Trenton True American .
Mr. Mungo Park, the gentleman who has attained to a high degree of celebrity for his travels into the interior of Africa, sailed from Portsmouth, Eng. the beginning of March last, in the Eugenia , capt. Webb, on another journey of discovery to that quarter of the globe. The object of this voyage is to establish, if possible, commercial connections with some of the principal African towns and G. Britain. His course will be towards the southern parts of the continent.
By a gentleman from the lower part of Kentucky, intelligence has been received, that a war council, consisting of about 500 Indians, has lately been held at the mouth of the Wabash river. This convocation is said to consist of deputies from all the North Western tribes. The object of their meeting is, to deliberate on the subject of going to war against the Osage Indians, up the Missouri, a nation with whom they have long been at enmity. It was remarked by a gentleman present at the convocation, to a chief, that as Mr. Jefferson was of a pacific temper, and averse to the effusion of blood, he very probably would use his exertions to prevent hostilities—but the Indians appeared to think, that the President had no right to interfere in a matter that particularly related to their own sovereignty. When the gentleman who bro't this intelligence here, left the Ohio, he had not learned the result of their deliberations.— Kan. Gaz.
I AM fond of the conversation of agreeable and intelligent persons, and am never better pleased than when in their company; but my hopes have often been disappointed, by the peculiarities of some who were present, and who instead of permitting the discourse to flow in its proper and unrestrained course, direct it to a particular channel, for their own gratification, or without dwelling upon any subject, digress with as much celerity and frequency as Mr. Shandy.
Among the foes to the freedom and pleasure of conversation, are those, who obtrude remarks on their own professions or occupations. Is Fulvius present—if it be only observed as a cause of regret, that some late violation of the public peace, has passed without due punishment, he instantly interrupts you with an air of joy and impatience, and asks if you were at court yesterday? "Did you ever hear such a verdict as the jury found in the action of Detinue, Peters versus Peterson? I consulted Crok Jaq. and all the reporters, and every one is directly, unequivocally and decidedly in favor of the defendant. I advised his counsel to move for a new trial, or move it to the District by Supersedias." Or is Medicus in the same mixed company, probably you will hear much about sudorifics, stimulants, sedatives, galvanism, &c. &c. and he will talk in so complete a technical stile, that you will understand him as little as you would an Hindoo.
Religious will continually introduce religious topics, as if it were criminal for a divine to enjoy innocent mirth, or as if he thought like the devotees of old, or the Monks of La Trappe, that the Almighty intended us for no other purposes but to discuss religion, and to think and talk of death.
Sceptics who have lately read several new treatises, will suffer you to listen to nothing but his comments on the futility of ancient systems. He will deny that the Sun is the source of heat, or deny the reality of objects. He will contend that men are capable of arriving at such a state of perfection as to render all legal restraints unnecessary, or with a certain very ingenious but fanciful writer, that perhaps in a century from now, ships will sail under the ocean with as much facility as they at present sail on the surface. He cannot be at rest unless the discourse is controversial, and will remind you of these lines of Hudibras—
"Tis strange how some men's tempers suit, Like bawd and brandy, with dispute, Who to their own opinions stand fast Only to have them claw'd and canvass'd, And keep their consciences in cases As fiddlers do their crowds and bases, Ne'er to be us'd but when they're bent To play a fit for argument. Discuss, and set a paradox, Like a strait boot upon the stocks, And stretch it more unmercifully Than Helmont, Montaigne, White or Tully."
Pedanticks is a young man, who has read, or rather skimmed many books. He has few ideas of his own, or has never suffered reflection to produce many. He cannot give a reason for an opinion he advances. He more resembles a common place book, than any thing I know. His design is to pass for a man of reading, genius and taste, and to attain that character, it has been his practice, to note every passage that strikes his fancy, and get it by rote, and by repeating it in every company often, whether it be applicable or not, he has gained the reputation of great erudition, and a prodigious memory. For his quotations there is no peace. There is no end to them, & whenever he appears, you must either rudely outtalk him, affront him, or remain in profound silence, for he resembles Aaron's rod, he swallows up every subject of discourse. Mention Bonaparte's name, he attacks you with a long passage from Quintus Curtius, as a parallel, between the French Cromwell, and the Macedonian robber—that the British have taken some Spanish vessels without a previous declaration of war, he assails you with a page of Vattel—that the Americans have been unfortunate before Tripoli, you will have the whole history of unsuccessful and successful attacks that have been made on Algiers and the other Barbary powers by the Europeans. Once when two Merchants, were speaking slightly of the price of tobacco, he exclaimed with a sudden start as if out of a profound reverie, "this reminds me of a story I read sometime ago" and then proceeded in the ridiculous narrative contained in the letters of the younger Lord Lyttleton of the strange being who joined some Englishmen at a hunting match.
Another I have to mention, is Frothy, a gentleman rather diverting at first, but ultimately as troublesome as the others. He will not relate the most trivial incident, without the action and gesture of a public speaker. He formally and laboriously proves facts and positions, which no one denies. He will harangue, ten minutes to prove that commerce cannot exist, unsupported by agriculture, or that the Virginian patridge, commonly so denominated, has no resemblance of the English bird of the same name—with all the volubility of superfluity and all the vehemence of enthusiasm, until he almost foams at the mouth, like Gil Blas chopping logic at Oviedo.
These portraits are I believe not altogether original, and as drawn by me may
*The Monks of La Trappe, (if my memory fails me not,) are said to have lived "in the most extreme rigor of solitary devotion." Each had his coffin, wherein he sat—silence was seldom broken, and whenever it was, only by a mournful shake of the head, and an exclamation—"Ah brother we must die."
be deemed caricatures This I venture to assert, that I have lately seen some in our state greatly resembling them. By publishing this communication, you will possibly convey an useful hint to gentlemen—restrain them from the interruptions of conversation before mentioned, which I believe are unintentional with them.
AMYN TOR. Richmond, May 21, 1805.
MODERN CHIVALRY. Judge Brackenridge has lately published two volumes, in continuation of his admirable production entitled Modern Chivalry. The delicacy and refinement of wit, pungency of satire, correctness of style, and energy of reasoning which runs through the whole work, entitle it to rank as the best production of the present day.—Tree of Liberty.
The Queen Dowager of Prussia, died on the 25th February, in her 34th year. The court of G. Britain was expected to go into mourning, as she was mother to the Dutchess of York.
Extraordinary Phenomenon. On Tuesday the 9th April, the inhabitants of the north part of Aldford were alarmed by a sound somewhat resembling thunder, but much more intense than any experienced in this part of the country.—Those having a prospekt, and immediately turning their eyes the direction from whence the noise appeared to proceed, were astonished to behold a volume of fire to appearance, 8 or 10 feet in diameter, issuing directly from the earth, and to the height as was supposed of 150 feet, accompanied with quantities of smoke equal to that proceeding from a large building on fire. Constant successions of fire and smoke of this description continued for the space of 10 or 15 minutes. The cattle and other herds of the adjoining fields were thrown into the greatest amazement and consternation. The family of Mr. James Bloss, on whose land the phenomenon happened, accompanied by a great number who had assembled at a call so extraordinary, immediately repaired to the place from whence the fire issued, that no eruption at all of the earth had taken place, but that the common rubbish scattered around had been conveyed to a great distance.—Let the curious determine the cause. Raleigh Pap.
Imperial Literary Anecdote. Gifford, in the notes to his translation of Juvenal's 7th Satire, which is on the subject of the general discouragement which literature labored under at Rome repeats a very good story told by Macrobius:
"A Greek poet had presented Augustus Cæsar, with many little compliments, in hopes of some trifling remuneration. The emperor who found them worth nothing, took no notice of the poor man; but as he persisted in offering his complimentary verses, composed himself an epigram in praise of the poet; and when he next waited on him with his complimentary panegyric, presented his own to him with amusing gravity. The man took and read it with apparent satisfaction; then putting his hand into his pocket, he deliberately drew out two farthings, and gave them to the emperor, saying This is not equal to the demands of your situation, but it is all I have: if I had more I would give it to you." Augustus who was not an illnated man could not stand this; he burst into a fit of laughter, and as Macrobius says, made the poet a handsome present."
A certain gentleman eminent for his wit, being hard pressed by one of his impatient creditors, to pay the principal and interest of a debt long incurred, made the following facetious reply, viz.
DEAR SIR, In answer to your obliging favor, I must take the liberty to inform you, that at present it is not my interest to pay the principal, neither is it my principle to pay the interest. I am your sincere friend, R. B. S.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY, Now drawing in Norfolk.
SIXTH DAY. Prizes of 15 dolls. Nos. 831 7528 6437 2220 2953 2704 1484.
Blanks. Nos. 5126 545 5681 698 5391 3285 2217 7827 6850 4510 681 5828 3780 6986 6212 7198 1327 5546 6080 1555 223 3556 7097 6118 4057 5793 6280 2437 5172 2606 4371 462 7836 6849 3124 6945 3009 6877 3954 1263 3919 6207 2582.
—DIED— On Wednesday evening last, CAPTAIN JOHN DIXON, printer of this city—a gentleman whose urbanity of manners and amiable disposition endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
SURVEYOR'S OFFICE. J. WOOD, Mathematical Surveyor for the city of Richmond, informs those persons who may desire to have any Lots surveyed or divided, to apply at his house opposite to Mr. Copland's Shockoe Hill: and when from home, to leave a card either there or at Mr. John Moody's the corner of the square.
All other surveyors are prohibited by an ordinance of the Common Hall from surveying any squares or lots, or running lines within the city bounds under the penalty of the legal fees of the city surveyor for every offence. May 24.
NOTICE. IS hereby given to all those who are indebted to the estate of Robert Moseley, dec. to come forward and discharge their respective accounts, as indulgence will not be farther given—And all those having just claims against the estate are requested to bring them forward well authenticated for settlement, on or before the first day of August next, as this notice will be plead in bar against any claim whatsoever that may be brought in after that time. ROBERT MOSELEY, Adm'r. of Robert Moseley, dec. Buckingham, May 11th, 1805. w3t
AT a Division Court Martial convened at Edmondson's Tavern, in the county of Hanover, on Monday the 20th, and adjourned from day to day, until Wednesday the 22d day of May, 1805, under the orders of Major General Henry Lee, for the trial of Major WILLIAM TRUEHEART, of the 74th Regiment, arrested by order of Brigadier General Thomas White, on a complaint of Ensign William Starke, of the said 74th Regiment.
PRESENT, Brigadier General EMANUEL WILLS, President. Lieutenant Colonels, John Mayo, William Walker, and Paul Micou.
Majors, Joseph Cutchin, Baylor Fleet, and John Daingerfield, Dolphin Driver. Samuel Coleman,
Captains, Robert Hill, Carter Wood, Thomas Roane, Wiley Campbell, Thomas Wood, Edward Hallam, and Bathurst Jones, Taliaferro Hunter. Elisha Price,
THE court, on consideration of all the circumstances of the case, and as well the evidence brought forward on the part of the commonwealth as that exhibited by the arrested party, are unanimously of the following opinion: "That the charges alleged by Ensign William Starke, against Major William Trueheart are without foundation, vexatious, and fraught with the most pernicious tendency towards the harmony, discipline and good order of the Militia Establishment of this Commonwealth; and are of opinion further, that the said Major William Trueheart be acquitted of the said charges, and reinstated in his command; it appearing fully to the satisfaction of the court that there was no just ground for the aforesaid arrest: On the contrary the court are deeply impressed with an opinion that Major William Trueheart has regularly conducted himself in an upright and officer-like manner in the discharge of his official duty. The court are also of opinion that the conduct of Ensign William Starke, in causing Major Trueheart to be arrested, merits their high disapprobation, in as much as that he (Ensign William Starke) was not sufficiently informed as to the ground on which he demanded the arrest of Major Trueheart, and must, contrary to the dignity of an officer, have suffered himself to become an instrument under the guidance of some evil disposed person, whose object was more to gratify personal views than to promote public utility." (Signed) E. M. WILLS, President. Attest, SAMUEL COLEMAN, Judge Ad.
Tickets in the William & Mary College Lottery, now drawing in Norfolk, are for sale at this office.
SALES at AUCTION.
Will be SOLD, at the Lumber-
House of the subscribers, on WEDNESDAY morning the 29th instant, at 11 o'clock
10 Hds. prime old Antigua RUM. 3d proof
10 ditto very good 3d proof Windward Island RUM.
5 Pipes 4th proof FRENCH BRANDY, of superior quality.
5 Pipes Holland GIN.
5 do Madeira WINE of superior quality.
For approved endorsed negotiable Notes in the Bank of Virginia, at 6 months.
One Trunk MOROCCO SLIPPERS,
7 Bales CALCUTTA GOODS.
40 Tons SWEDISH IRON.
20 Hogsheads MOLASSES,
10 Barrels and 5 Hogsheads LOAF SUGAR,
5 Hogsheads BROWN SUGAR,
Apple BRANDY, WHISKEY and Northern RUM, in Barrels, &c. &c. &c.
For approved endorsed negotiable Notes in the Bank of Virginia, at 90 days.
PROSSER & MONCURE, v. m. Richmond, May 23, 1805
IN pursuance of a deed of trust from Thomas H. Drew, to Carter H. Harrison, bearing date the 10th December, 1787, will be SOLD, at Public Auction, at Fowler's Tavern in Cartersville, for ready money, on Saturday the 15th of June next,
A TRACT OF LAND,
CONTAINING 1500 acres, be the same more or less, lying in the county of Campbell, on the branches of Hill's creek, now in the possession of Mr. Philip Payne, who will show the land to any person disposed to purchase. Under an impression that those who wish to purchase will view the premises, it is deemed unnecessary to say much of the quality; suffice it to say, that it is esteemed a very valuable tract, great part of it capable of producing excellent tobacco.
ROBERT C. HARRISON, PAYTON HARRISON. Ex'rs of C. H. HARRISON. May 23, 1805. tds
WILL BE SOLD,
BY virtue of a decree of the superior or court of chancery for Richmond district, on the 15th June next, at twelve months credit, on the premises, a valuable MILL SEAT and ten acres of LAND, on Powhatten creek, about two and a half miles from James River and about eight miles from Manchester—on this seat was formerly a mill, and in a good neighborhood for grist.
25th May, 1805 By the Commissioners. (3w*)
FAMILY BIBLE.
SUCH of the subscribers to Carey's Family Bible in Virginia, as intend to take the books, are requested to apply for them at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond, before the 15th of June next, at which time all those remaining will be returned.
Just Published and for sale at S. Pleasants'
Book store and Printing office,
THE TRAVELS
OF ANACHARSIS THE YOUNGER IN GREECE.
During the middle of the fourth century, before the christian era.
By the ABBE BARTHELEMY.
Keeper of the medals in the cabinet of the King of France and member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres; translated from the French. In four volumes octavo.
First American Edition.
This work exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, customs, manners, religious ceremonies, laws, arts and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendor. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels, of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention and fancy; till his eyes glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, & not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea or such a circumstance is not merely a decoration or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer; and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
* * Subscribers are requested to apply for their copies.
At the same place may be had,
A BRIEF RETROSPECT OF THE
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY,
Part first...in 2 volumes...containing,
A Sketch of the Revolution, and Improvements in Science, Arts, and Literature, during that period.
By SAMUEL MILLER, M. A.
One of the ministers of the United Presbyterian Churches in the city of New-York, member of the American Philosophical society, and corresponding member of the Historical society of Massachusetts.
These volumes contain an interesting "Sketch of the Revolutions and Improvements in Science, Arts, and Literature," during that century. Although we have not found leisure to read the Retrospect with a critical eye, yet we have derived much pleasure and instruction from a hasty perusal of it. So far as the attention we have given it has enabled us to form an opinion of its merits, we view it as a very respectable and useful work. The author has been fortunate in both the plan and the execution. He has exhibited proofs of much candor, of indefatigable industry, of extensive research, and of sound and discriminating judgment. These volumes contain more information on the progressive improvement of the eighteenth century, in science, arts & literature, than can be elsewhere obtained by the faithful reading of many years. So judicious a summary of those improvements, was greatly wanted: & so useful a work ought to be added to every private, as well as public library. Gentlemen of liberal and improved minds, who have taken a meritorious pride in encouraging American publications, will we doubt not, cheerfully and generously patronise this.
Nothing extant gives so minute, accurate and satisfactory account of the revolutions and improvements in science and literature of the century. (G.W.)
RUN away from the subscriber, a Negro Fellow, calling himself JACK SMITH—He is about five feet eight or ten inches high, stout and well made, and remarkable dark complexion, generally wears his hair tied behind, and has lost one of his upper front teeth. I expect he is now lurking about Richmond, and being a very artful cunning fellow, will endeavor to pass as a free man. Any person securing said negro in any jail shall receive Ten Dollars reward, and Twenty Dollars if delivered to me in Amherst county, near Lynchburg. HENRY ROBINSON. May 10, 1805. w2*
WILL BE SOLD,
TO the highest bidder, on Monday the 3d of
June next, at the late dwelling house of
Col John Jones, dec. Amelia.
About twenty-two likely Negroes, Among which are some tradesmen, a good Cooper, rough Carpenter, Shoe maker and Blacksmith. One third of the above slaves will be sold for cash, the other two thirds on a credit of twelve months.—Bonds with approved security for all sums above twenty dollars will be required of the purchasers; if not punctually paid, to carry legal interest from the date.
Likewise, on a credit of twelve months, will be sold, (approved bonds as above)
All the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs,
Household & Kitchen Furniture. Plantation Utensils, and a few barrels of Corn.
All persons to whom the estate of Col John Jones is indebted, are requested to bring their claims forward on the day of sale, by
David C. Jones, adm'r. 15th May, 1805 tds
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE AND LOT,
ON Shockoe Hill, late the property
of Robert Ellis, dec. The house has three
separate tenements, and rents at present for ninety-five pounds per annum. The terms may be known on application to Thomas Norvell, or Hardin Davis. Should this property not be sold before the 15th day of June next, it will then be offered at public auction, for one third cash, and the balance in six and nine months.
Thomas Winn. Goochland, 21st May, 1805. tds
MRS. HORSLEY & DAUGHTER,
Respectfully inform the citizens of Richmond, that they intend opening a SCHOOL
for the Education of Young Ladies. In which
will be taught, Drawing, Painting, Tambouring,
Embroidery and several kinds of Needle Work.
Also, Reading and Writing. The School will
be kept at Mr. John Allen's in the cross street
opposite the Courthouse. Those ladies & gentlemen, who may be inclined to patronize them, may rely on the strictest attention to the instruction and morals of their pupils. Richmond, May 21, 1805. 3t—1pd.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Lee's Genuine Patent Medicines, Is just received at this office.

Fisher & Lesueur, HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, viz.    Muscovado Sugar  to, Cloves, Nutmegs,    Best Green Coffee  Mace and Cassia,    Double and Single re-  Madder, Brimstone,    need loaf Sugar  Allum & Co, peras,    Retail molasses & trickle  Spanish and Bengal    Old Antigua, Jamaica,  Indigo    Santacruz, St. Kitts  Speciacea Oil    and N. E. Rum  Coloring    Old Cognac Brandy  Pickled Salmon and    Holland Gin  Codfish    Madeira, Port, Sherry,  New York Candles &    Teneriffe and Mala-  Soap    ga Wine  Gun-powder    Bottled Port & Claret  Patent Shot from 1 to    Caldwell Frasure & co's  B B    superfine Chocolate  Thomas Leiper's Snuff    Young Hyson, South-  Marcouba ditto    ong, Imperial, and a  Porter Corks    few canisters con-  Gin Cases    taining 1 1/2 lbs.  Demijohns    Gunpowder Tea  Cut quart and pint De-    Scotch Barley  canisters    Fresh Oil and Olives  Plain qt. & half pt. do.    Basket Salt  Plain and cut, half pint,    Fresh Mustard  pint & qt. Tumblers    Spanish Segars  Cut Jelly Glasses    Martinique, Noyau &  China Bowls from pint    Hordeous Cordials  to 6 quart    Box Raisins & Almonds  Tea and coffee Cups &    Race and ground Gin-  Saucers    ger, Pepper, Pimen-  Patent Night Lamps.    ALSO, A QUANTITY OF German Oznaburgs & Tickenburgs. All which were selected for this market, by James Fisher, and will be sold, wholesale and retail, on moderate terms. Richmond, March 27, 1805. wtf
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore:  WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS , first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS , for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; BAND RIDDLES and SIEVES , for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SEAPS for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES ; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.  AMOS SMITH, (Formerly West & Smith.)  N. B. A good assortment on hand Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Line Sieves, and Meal Sieves , &c. of a superior quality. P. S. WIRE SAFES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st, 1804. wtf
PUMFREY & FITZWYHLSON, BOOK-BINDERS & STATIONERS, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND:  HAVE now on hand, and offer for sale, on the very lowest terms, a general assortment of STATIONARY , consisting of— All kinds of Writing Sealing Wax, Wafers, Paper, Shining Sand, Ink Powder, Japan Ink, Pounce & Sand Boxes, Pens, Pensives of the first quality, &c. &c. &c. Quills and ready made Pens.  Also, a great variety of BLANK BOOKS , adapted to the purposes of Merchants, Tradesmen, Sheriffs, Public Officers and Private Gentlemen ; made of the very best materials, in a handsome and substantial manner, and warranted. May 7, 1805. S4t
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, In Halifax county, lying on Staunton river, containing about nine hundred and one thousand acres (as it is believed). By a late survey there are two hundred and twenty-five acres of low grounds; the high land was not surveyed at that time. About one half of the purchase money will be required in cash; the payment of the remainder may be postponed one or two years.  John B. Scott. Halifax, April, 1805. w2m*
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward county, March 12th, 1805.  Thomas Yuill, son, and heir at law of Thomas Yuill, deceased, and also executor of the said Thomas Yuill, deceased, Plaintiff.  AGAINST  James M'Mackin, John M'Mackin and Robert Downes, Defendants.  THE defendants James M'Mackin and John M'Mackin not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this state: It is ordered, that the said defendants James M'Mackin and John M'Mackin, do appear here on the first day of July court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.  A Copy—Teste, Benja. Watkins, d. c.
Buckingham County, March Court, 1805.  Gabriel Fuqua, complt. In Chancery.  vs.  Francis and William Mose, defts.  UPON hearing the bill of the complainant, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Francis Mose is not an inhabitant of this state: It is ordered and decreed, that unless the said defendant Francis, do appear here on or before May term next, and answer the bill of the complainant, that the same will be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.  A Copy—Teste, Rolfie Eldridge, jr. d. c.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c.  FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
VIRGINIA: In the Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond.  Between Charles Purcell, plaintiff. And John Mayo, defendant.  ON motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, the court, this twenty-fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, referred the accounts between the parties to one of its commissioners, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the court reported, with any special matters thought pertinent by himself, or required by the parties to be specially stated.  A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
Commissioner's Office, Richmond, April 9, 1805.  THE parties are desired to take notice, that I have appointed the twenty-seventh day of May next to commence the account directed by the annexed decree; order of the court: On which day they are requested to attend at my office in this city, with their accounts and vouchers ready for examination, and with copies of the court papers.  [wfm] SAMUEL GREENHOW, M. C.
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for Surrey county, March the 28th, 1805.  Causefield Seward, plaintiff. AGAINST Joseph G. Bailey and Micajah Blow executors, & of Michael Blow, deceased, Thomas R. Blow, William Bailey & Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Blow, George Glaister and Nancy Bailey, infants of the said Joseph G. Bailey; and Polly his late wife, late Polly Blow, Susan and William Blow, infants and orphans of Henry Blow, deceased, by the said Joseph G. Bailey, their guardian, Lucy Blow, orphan of Samuel Blow, deceased, by Thomas R. Blow, her guardian, which said Thomas, Elizabeth, Polly, Henry and Samuel were children of Priscilla Blow, deceased, who was a legatee under the will of William Drew, deceased; John Spratley and Sally his wife, late Sally Hart, Patsy and Polly Hart, orphans of William R. Hart, deceased, by James S. Lane their guardian, which said Sally and William R. were children of Martha Hart, Charles Gray, James S. Lane and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Gray, Robert Harrison and Charlotte his wife, late Charlotte Preston, daughter of the late Ann Thomas, deceased, Dolly Hamlin, late Dolly Evans, Robert McIntosh, junior and Sally Drew his wife, late Sally Drew Evans, which said Dolly and Sally Drew are daughters of the late Rebecca Evans, deceased, the said Martha, Charles, Elizabeth, Ann and Rebecca, likewise legatees under the will of the said William Drew, deceased, defendants.
THE defendant Charles Gray, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of the General Assembly of Virginia and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Tuesday in August next and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Virginia Argus for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of this courthouse.  A copy—Teste, JOHN FAULCON, c. c. c.
Charlotte Court, 5th March, 1805.  Thomas R. Comer, infant son of Dorothea Ragland, who was the daughter of Edward Ragland by Moore Comer, his father and next friend, plaintiff.  AGAINST  William Elmore and Sally his wife, late Sally Ragland, Thomas Ragland, Nancy Ragland, William Bowler and Polly his wife, late Polly Ragland, Betsy Hagland and Agness his wife, late Agness Hagland, Betsy Ragland, and I. Clarke and Elsey his wife, late Elsey Ragland, defendants.  THE defendants John Clark and Elsey his wife, not having entered their appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered, that they appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.  A copy—Teste, Thomas Read, clk.
VIRGINIA: In the Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond, March 18th, 1805.  Between Lucy Cockran, executrix and Francis Irwin, executor, and devisees in trust of the last will and testament of David Cockran, deceased, William Cockran, Lucy Cockran, an infant by George Slaughter her next friend, and George Slaughter and Catharine his wife, plaintiffs.  And William Craig, defendant.  THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.  A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
TO JOHN MAGEE, A person not residing within the commonwealth of Virginia, and having no known agent or attorney therein—  TAKENOTICE, that by virtue of a commission issued out of the court of chancery for the district of Richmond, in a suit depending in the said court, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant, the depositions of Samuel Harris and others, witnesses, will be taken at King & Queen courthouse on Monday the 10th of June next, and that if necessary, the said commission will be adjourned over to the 11th and 12th days of that month; the depositions so to be taken to be read in evidence in the said case.  JOHN HARRIS. May 8th, 1805. w3t*
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King & Queen county, at the Court-house, on Friday the 18th of November, 1803.  Edmond Lyne, plff. Against Sally Gayle, Matthew Gayle, Thomas Gayle, Robert Gayle and Ann Gayle, defts.  THE defendant Robert Gayle, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plff. by his attorney, It is ordered, that the said Robert Gayle do appear here on the first day of March court next and answer the plff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.  A Copy—Teste, WILL. TODD, d. c. c.
JUST received and for sale at the Book-Store of JACOB JOHNSON, Richmond—  Marshall on Insurance, a new and valuable work, dolls, 6 00 Extracts from the Writings of Francis Fenton, Archbishop of Canterbury, with his Life, 75 Life of Wm. Cowper by W. Haley, 2 vols 3 50 Lectures on Diet & Regiment, by A. F. M. Willich, 2 50 Cowper's Poems, handsome edition, 3 50 Lady Guion's ditto, 40 Johnson's Dictionary, new ed. improved, 3 50 Maternal Instruction, or Family Conversation, 1 00  An extensive assortment of Instruction and Amusement for Children.  A liberal price will be given for clean Linen & Cotton RAGS, by the large or small quantity, and as an important manufacture depends upon this article, it becomes an act of public benefit to save every rag in the state—let the servants be encouraged for their own benefit to keep a bag as a place of deposit for theragas as they are made, and a short time will convince every housekeeper that the trouble will be small, the profit certain.  5th Mo. 10th, 1805. w3t
To Messrs. John Watson, sen. John Watson, jun. Augustus Watson, Thomas Watson and Elizabeth Young.  TAKE NOTICE, that on the 9th and 10th days of July next, at the store house of Robert Venable in the county of Prince Edward & state of Virginia, I on my own behalf as well as agent for the complainants hereinafter named, shall proceed to take the depositions of William Jones, Robert Venable, Charles Venable, Tarlton Woodson, John Simmons, Christopher H. Holland and others, to be read as evidence in the suit in chancery, brought in the said county court of Prince Edward, by Obadiah Jenkins and Sarah his wife, Littleberry Jenkins and Milley his wife, Josiah Hurt and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas E. Young, William Brightwell and Mary his wife, William Hutton and Tabitha his wife, and Rebecca Young, complainants, against each of you. I shall also on the 24 and 25 days of August next, at the dwelling house of Abraham Venable in the county of Fayette and in the state of Kentucky, proceed to take the deposition of Peter Le Grand, to be read as evidence in the same suit. Your obdt. servt. ODADIAH JINKINS. 20th April, 1805. w4t
ADVERTISEMENT.  WHEREAS Daniel & William Guerrant, late merchants of the town of New-Canton, by their deed dated the 9th day of February 1805, have assigned to us all their property real and personal, for the benefit of such of their creditors as shall agree to the terms of said assignment; and whereas we have appointed Wm. Guerrant our agent for the collection and settlement of the debts, and all other affairs of said concern, all persons having claims against said Danl. & Wm. Guerrant will present them to him for settlement, and all those indebted to them are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, by bond or otherwise, in which case the utmost accommodation will be allowed them in the time and mode of payment; those who fail to come forward and close their accounts, may expect suits will be instituted against them, as the situation of the concern requires a speedy adjustment of its affairs.  Saml. Anderson, Ed. Cunningham, Wm. M. Thornton, James Reo, Trustees.  New-Canton, 6th May, 1805.
THE Trustees of the above mentioned Danl. & Wm. Guerrant, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, in the town of New-Canton, on the first day of July next, the following property, viz.  Eight likely Virginia born Slaves, A single Chair, Harness, &c. and a valuable assortment of suitable GOODS for the present season, any part of which will be sold on very low terms by private sale, or a great bargain may be had, and a liberal credit given to purchaser who will take the whole stock on hand, by application previous to the day above mentioned, to Wm Guerrant or the Trustees. Six months credit will be allowed the purchasers of the above property for all sums above ten dollars, on giving bond & approved security; lesser sums cash will be demanded for.  wtf
DOCT. WILSON HAS removed his Apothecary Shop to the lower floor of the Bell Tavern, where he has a general supply of Medicines, Paints & other Articles In the Apothecary Line.  He takes the liberty to observe, that he has not an article of medicine but such as he uses in his own practice.  Physicians, merchants and others, who may be pleased to patronize him, shall be supplied on the most reduced terms.  Persons of needy circumstances, by paying the retail prices of his medicines, will be prescribed for gratis wtf May 14.
TO BE SOLD, On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, from two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of LAND, In the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond—a distance which renders it but little liable to pillage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States.  The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell. Richmond, May 4th, 1805. (wtf)
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, Are for sale at Dr. Wilson's Apothecary Shop, opposite the Bell Tavern, to wit:  Red and white Lead, Verdigris, Spanish Whiting, Spanish Brown, Umber, Naples Yellow, Blue Smalt, Brown Pink, Rose Pink, Flake White, Gold Leaf, Liquid Gold Size, Copal and Spirit Varnish, Camel's Hair Pencils, Yellow Ochre, Litharge, Sugar of Lead, &c. &c. Also a quantity of Salt Petre.  He wishes to rent a stand for an Apothecary's Shop in the neighbourhood of the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge.  26th Dec. 1804. wtf
An Extensive Field for Speculation, Is offered in the sale of the POWHATAN ESTATE, which lies contiguous to the lower limits of Richmond, contains 3000 acres of land, borders near a mile on James river, and runs 5 miles back.  The principal part is free grain land, covered with valuable timber, convenient to a saw-mill erected thereon, which has cut 1700 feet per day, and connected with a grist and manufacturing mill, on a constant stream, with 2 pair of stones.  There is a small Farm, with a commodious brick mansion, ice house, the usual offices, and 2 fisheries.  It has many elegant sites for building, furnished with good water, commanding views of the city, falls and shipping, which lie opposite to them.  There is a beautiful level already laid out into lots, at right angles, on the river.  The peculiar advantages of this property are multiplied by a late act for the establishment of an inspection of Tobacco on it, and the act for uniting the upper and lower navigation by locks, which as the proper point of junction render it valuable for store-houses.
Few persons are unacquainted with the political importance of Richmond, as the capital of the most influential state of the union, nor its commercial advantages from the immense quantities of coal, flour and tobacco, which pass through its market—and will it be necessary to add? that these advantages will be shortly increased by the western produce brought through the Kanawha to this navigation and deposit; to be thence shipped directly abroad, when the contemplated improvement of the lower navigation shall be complete.  It is submitted to monied men to consider whether a purchase by shares either to sell out or improve parts of this growing estate, would not in a few years afford a certain and handsome remuneration for their attention; being free from those contingencies to which many institutions are liable.  In such an establishment the proprietor would willingly participate. A liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers on payment of interest, and farther particulars made known by applying to Mr. Robert Atkinson near Petersburg, Mr. Alexander Fulton Baltimore, Messrs. Prosser and Moncure Richmond, or the subscriber on the premises.  Powhatan, near Richmond. Virg. April 20, 1805. w6t  The Editor of the National Intelligencer is requested to insert the above once a week for six times, and transmit his account. W. M.
THE subscriber desirous to close his business, in this place as soon as possible, is induced to offer for sale, the following
Valuable Property, viz : A convenient two story dwelling house, 24 feet square, having one room and a passage on the lower floor, two rooms on the second floor, and two good rooms in the garret, a cellar with plank floor, and divided into three apartments, one used for cooking; the yard inclosed with a brick wall seven feet high, the whole in good repair. This tenement is situated near the Bell Tavern on the cross street, leading to the rock landing, and is insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid.  Eleven unimproved half-acre lots on Shockoe Hill.
600 Acres military land in Kanawha county, on the waters of old town creek, a branch of Ohio River, being part of a grant made to George Muse, Adams Stevens, Andrew Lewis and others, in the year 1772.  25 Tracts of land in Montgomery county, containing 32,172 1/2 acres, the whole patented in my name, viz.
4,000 Acres, surveyed 3d April, 1786, in Montgomery county, on Cole River. 3,080 Acres, surveyed 24th July, 1786, in the same county, on 16 mile creek, adjoining the late General Washington's survey, on Kanawha river. 3,064 1/2 Acres, surveyed 23d July, 1786 in the same county, on the Loop waters of New river. 1,080 Acres, surveyed 13th May, 1786, in the same county, on the Ohio river. 3,200 Acres, surveyed 5th April, 1786, in the same county, south of a creek running into Cole river. 2,138 Acres, surveyed 21st Feb. 1787, in same county, on Cole river. 520 Acres, surveyed 3d, Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Little Blue Stone. 1,300 Acres, surveyed 16th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of the south fork of Cole river, that heads against Guyandott. 95 Acres, surveyed 16th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Glade creek. 78 Acres, surveyed 8th Feb. 1787, in same county, on a branch emptying into Glade creek, on the south side of the fame, and about one mile above the ford of the said creek.
500 Acres, surveyed 10th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the north fork of Mud river, that heads against the Guyandott. 1,500 Acres, surveyed 12th May, 1786, in same county, on Ohio river. 2,000 Acres, surveyed 8th May, 1786, in same county, on Great Kanawha. 1,000 Acres, surveyed 16th May, 1786, in same county, on do. 263 Acres, surveyed 8th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head of Glade creek. 214 Acres, surveyed 7th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Glade creek, on the south side thereof. 135 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the west end of Joe's Ridge, and on the waters of Glade creek. 154 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on Joe's Ridge. 228 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on Joe's Ridge and the waters of Glade and Cooper's creek. 414 Acres, surveyed 22d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the second fork of Cole river, on the road crossing from Piney river, to Guyandott. 2,000 Acres, surveyed 26th Feb. 1787, in same county, under the big Pipe Stem Knob, and running down both sides of the creek. 416 Acres, surveyed 4th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Joe's Ridge. 380 Acres, surveyed 3d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Cooper's creek. 3,338 Acres, by survey 20th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the south fork of Cole river. 1,345 Acres, by survey 2d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Little Blue Stone, about half a mile north from the white oak Lick. Three tracts of land in Monongalia county, patented in my name, viz. 350 Acres, by survey 1st June, 1796, in Monongalia county, adjoining Matthew Rukey's land, and the Randolph county line, on the waters of Cheat River. 400 Acres, surveyed 20th Oct. 1797, in same county, adjoining lands of Abner Harper, above the mouth of White Day creek. 400 Acres, surveyed 15th Nov. 1797, in same county, adjoining Peter Drage, on Finch's run, to include an improvement made in the year 1773. 1000 Acres, in do. on the west of Cheat river, above the lands of Thomas Butler. 800 Acres, in do. on Buffalo creek, on a pre-emption right of David Gray. 250 Acres, in Greenbrier county, on Little Deer creek, adjoining the lands of Joseph McClurg. 891 Acres, in Montgomery county, surveyed 1st August, 1787, on the waters of Piney river, and Paint creek, waters of the Kanawha river. 435 Acres, in Montgomery county, surveyed 30th June, 1786, joining the lands of Joseph Eaton, Richard Muse and James McCorkle. 230 Acres, in Wythe county, surveyed 4th Nov. 1795, on the Lead Mines Mill creek. 180 Acres, in Albemarle county, patented dated 5th July, 1787, on William Hill's creek, waters of Buck Island creek. One undivided moiety of five lots in the town of Winchester, Nos. 89, 90, 100, 101 and 109.  The above will be sold very low, and the terms made known, on application to WM. AUSTIN. Richmond, April 4th, 1805. wtf
Tobacco Land for Sale. IN Amherst county, on Horsley's creek, 309 acres of rich tobacco land, formerly the property of Dr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton—This land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst courthouse to Waugh's ferry on James river, is a valuable stand for a country store, with a framed house for that purpose, entirely new and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney, and well underpinned with brick; also a lumber-house 16 feet square, with a cellar of its full size walled up with stone—there is also a taylor's and saddler's shop, and other out houses; likewise a tolerable good dwelling house, with three rooms below and two above stairs; a kitchen, dairy and other out houses within a mile of the store, suitable for a private family. On this tract of land there is about 75 acres cleared, all of which is fresh and in good order for cultivation; it has also the advantage of being only 7 miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of tobacco, and within 18 miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase the above without reviewing the premises, they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro & Loving, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them; as also on application to Gilliat & Kirby. Richmond, March 20, 1805. (wids)
The above tract of land and improvements, will be offered for SALE, at Amherst courthouse, on Monday the 15th July next, (being court day) on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months—a deed of trust will be required on the premises, or satisfactory security for punctual payment. Gilliat & Kirby.  To be Sold, upon the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 24th of June next, agreeable to the last will and testament of Col. John Boswell dec. for the payment of British Debts, BOSWELL'S ORDINARY, INCLUDING near three hundred acres of the adjoining Land. This Land is called the best for wheat in the state of Virginia below the Blue Ridge, lies near the Green Springs in Louisa and is considered as a good and growing stand for various kinds of business. Those having claims of the above description are requested to make them known to the subscriber, and whether evidenced by judgment, bond or open account.  JOHN MICHE, Adm'r with the will annexed of Col. John Boswell dec. April 15th, 1805. wtf  JUST published and for sale at this office, the PENNSYLVANIA FARMER; Being a selection from the most approved treatises on Husbandry, interspersed with Observations and Experiments. By JOB ROBERTS