Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-11-17 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1105.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1804.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the eleventh day of December next, at the late dwelling-house of Drury Ragsdale, dec. in King William county.
All the Personal Estate
Of the said deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, a Coach and Gig in good repair, the Crop of Corn, Raddle and Shucks, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c.
A credit of six months will be allowed for all sums above ten dollars, upon giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. There will also be positively sold, for ready money, upwards of twenty SLAVES, among them are valuable house servants and likely boys and girls. The sale will continue from day to day until all is sold.
All persons having claims against the said estate are desired to bring them in before the first day of December next, else this notice will be plead in bar of all coming in after that day.
JOHN FOX, Adm'r. with the Will annexed of Drury Ragsdale, dec. October 1st, 1804. w6w
There will also be sold, at the same time and place, 400 ACRES OF LAND, part of the tract whereon Barbara Ragsdale, widow and devisee of Drury Ragsdale, dec. now lives, who will make conveyance of the premises in fee simple. A part of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, for the balance a credit will be allowed. The terms will be particularly made known on that day, or I would treat privately for said land, and conclude a bargain previously. JOHN FOX for Barbara Ragsdale.
P. S. There is among the slaves a valuable mancook.
The subscriber living in Caroline county, about six miles above Oxford, on the North river, hath about ten thousand
Grafted Apple Trees,
Of different sizes, for sale, to wit:—Winter and Summer Cinders, Greenings, Crabs, Limber Twigs, Queenings, Catheads, and various other kinds, which he will dispose of at six pence, except the Crabs, which are at eight pence. MATTHEW TERRELL. w6t
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermit-tent Fevers.
Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine have proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low, marshy countries, where the worst sort of agues generally prevail; which unless early attended to and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, and bring on dropsies, unyield fevers, and a variety of complaints of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other Medicines are daily offered for the cure of this disorder, which upon trial have been found either dangerous or useless. The bark is the usual remedy made use of; but being a very nau-seous medicine, and seldom taken in sufficient quantity, it is very often fails; and children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently loath, for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Extract of a letter from Dr. C. Sner. Kent Co. Delaware.
'I have given the Ague Drops to a number of patients this fall, and with constant success: in some obstinate cases they acted like a charm—the disease yielding in a day or two to this remedy, after resisting the bark for months, though they had been thrown in the largest doses.'
From Dr. J. Spangler, York Town, Pennsylvania.
'I can at any moment, if you think proper to advertise them, procure the certificates of very respectable persons in this place and its vicinity, of the efficacy of the Ague Drops and Worm Lo-zenges, the latter very effectual as a vermifuge, and successfully used in diarrhoea and dysentery, complaints which have been very prevalent here.'
From Mr. Gideon White, Annapolis.
'I have sold many of the Ague and Fever Drops to people in the country and have not known any to fail curing—The Lozenges have sold very well lately. I hear of several cures such as bringing worms from children, and doing much good to persons of a bilious habit.'
From Mr. Rob. Mercer, printer Fredericksburg.
'The Ague Drops have cured in every case I have heard of, and increases in demand, as the ague and fever prevail very much here every fall. Some interested doctors have done all in their power to depreciate their value, pretending they do not act mildly; but the people will not easily be-lieve what so obviously contradicts their senses. I know young children who have taken it, and no other effect was perceived but the ceasing of the disorder.'
I certify, that my wife was a short time since at-tacked by the ague and fever, and on being in-formed of the cures performed by the ague drops, sold by Mr. Dawson, I purchased from him a bot-tle, by the use of which, she soon recovered. I also affirm, that they operated mildly and produced no disagreeable symptoms. R. LEWIS.
Sir...I have made use of your ague drops; they have operated mildly; and according to my wishes, have performed a cure on me, without producing any inconvenience: I think them a safe and excellent medicine, and would have re-commend to them again as a cure for the ague in pre-ference to any other medicine. I am fir with gratitude, your obedient servant. JOHN RUSSEL.
These drops are sold at S. Pleasants' Book Store, Richmond.
Satisfactory Proofs OF THE EFFICACY OF Doctor Church's COUGH DROPS.
A medicine unequalled by any other in the world, since first discovered by Dr. Church; it has restored to health many thousands of the most emaciated objects, both Asthmatic and Consumptive that were ever known to exist both in Europe, America and the West Indies, and often when every other medicine had been used with-out effect, and the most eminent of the faculty consulted in vain. It is a sovereign, speedy and effectual remedy in Head Aches, Catarrhs, Shortness of breath, Ticklings in the throat, Tightness in the chest, Hoop-ing Cough, Sore Throats, Wheezings, Congested Phlegm, Spitting of Blood, Soreness in the breast and stomach, &c. &c. ASTHMAS AND CONSUMPTIONS, And all disorders of the breath and Lungs. Further proof of its efficacy, with a list of upwards of one thousand attested cases of cure, may be seen at the place of sale.
Copy of a letter from Captain HENRY.
Dear Sir, In the year '95, I had the misfortune to break a blood vessel, which was succeeded by a severe complaint on my lungs, cough, shortness of breath, and spitting of matter and blood, with every other disagreeable symptom of a disorder of the lungs; indeed so afflicting was this disorder, that I could not rest at night, nor could walk 200 yards in the day, without stopping to cough and rest myself a number of times. This disorder continued to increase upon me, until I was much wasted in body, and exceedingly weak. Seeing your advertisements in the public papers, early in the last summer, I commenced taking your justly celebrated cough drops, which I persevered in the use of, for some time; I have now the happiness of informing you my lungs are perfectly found; I have no shortness of breath, or spitting up of matter or of blood; my cough is a little troublesome in the morning, but no other time.
I am Sir, Your's ever respectfully, WILLIAM HENRY. Garden-Street. New-York, April 3, 1799. New-York, July 10, 1798. To Dr. CHURCH, Sir.
For upwards of twelve years I have la-boured under a severe cough, shortness of breath, spitting of matter from my lungs and often clotted blood, until at length I was so reduced as to be unable to walk a-cross my room, and owing to the violence of my cough and shortness of breath could get no rest day or night. Hearing of your ex-cellent medicine, the Cough drops, I procur-ed a bottle; I took a dose as soon as I got it, from which I found instantaneous relief, and by continuing it for three days, I blest God I am restored to perfect health. As I believe you have been the instrument in the hands of Providence by saving my life, I must intreat you to publish this for the be-nerit of any who may be in my situation, as I am confident it is one of the best medi-cines in the world for those complaints.
I am, Sir, your grateful servant, NICHOLAS STAGG. Little Robinson Street
Copy of a letter from an eminent Surgeon, To Dr. CHURCH.
Sir, It is with much pleasure I congratulate you on that important discovery, your Cough Drops, and request that you will send a further supply with-out delay. The favorable reports brought to me the two last winters of their speedy and good ef-fect in the relief and cure of Coughs and Asth-matic complaints, induced me to employ them in my practice which I have done with much satis-faction to myself and benefit to others.
If the good opinion I entertain of your medi-cine can recommend it to public notice, beyond what it has acquired you are at liberty to make it known. Indeed I should hold myself unjust to you and uncharitable to mankind did I not with great willingness acknowledge that I believe it to be one of the best medicines employed in Pul-monary complaints. I sincerely wish you may de-rive every emolument the medicine entitles you to.
I am, Sir, your very humble servant, ROBERT PORTER. Tottenham-court-Road, Dec. 17, 1796. Prepared (only) at Church's Dispensary, No. 13, Froat street, near the Fly-market, New-York and sold by appointment at Samuel Pleasants's book Store, Richmond, Virginia.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines.
  Will's Balsam of Honey  obstinate eruptions, &c.    Furling on's Balsam  British Oil    Goddess's Cordial  Hooper's Female Pills    Essence of Peppermint  Anderson's Scotch do.    Steers Opodeldoc  The celebrated Specific    Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, scalds, sore legs, burns,  Pills, for the cure of the outward and in-ward Piles.  
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE stockholders are hereby no-tified, that the second instalment on their shares will become due on Friday, the 7th of December, when payment must be made at the Bank.
J. BROCK NERROUGH, Cashier. Richmond, 12th November, 1804. 17D
THE Subscriber is authorised to Rent the HOUSE at Gay Market, now occupied by John Heath, Esq. The house is large and convenient, and may be obtained on reasonable terms. Possession will be given on the first of December, when Mr. Heath's term ex-pires.
PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. November 13. 1804. if
JUST received from Rappahannock Island and for sale by the subscriber, at the lower part of the brick tenement of Mr. Michael Grant-land's, a few doors below the market, a quantity of
Cider, Apples, Onions & Cheese, a few Barrels of Liver Oil, a few pipes of Apple Brandy and a general assortment of Groceries—all of which will be sold at reduced prices, for cash or country produce.
B. D. JONES. November 12 1804. 3w
The Grand Lodge of Virginia WILL meet in the Mason's Hall in the City of Richmond, at six o'clock in the even-ing of Monday the 10th day of December next.
V. H. FITZWHYLSONN, C. S. Richmond, Nov. 10. 1804. 1d
FOR SALE,
A valuable tract of Land, CONTAINING fifteen hundred acres, lying in the county of Washington in this state, on the waters of Tattler creek, on both sides of Harrol's creek, branches of the north fork of Hol-sten river, and within about three miles of the town of Abingdon. For terms, which will be very liberal, apply to the subscriber, next door to Capt. Richardson's, on the main street.
HENRY MARKS. Richmond, Nov. 14. 1804. 3w
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN on Thursday night the first instant, in Dinwiddie county, about eight miles from Petersburg, out of the stable, a bright sorrel HORSE, with grey eyes and bald face, and all four legs white nearly or perhaps up to his knees, about four feet ten inches high, eight or nine years old, which tail, and shot all round when he was away—there may be some other marks about him, but I do not at this time re-member any other. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to Mr. Giles Wills in the said county, or at Mrs. Lucy Phil-Phillips' in Amelia, near Chinquapin church, or any reasonable charge for any information where I may get him again.
COALMAN WILLS. November 8th. 1804. 4t
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE.
THE DEFENCE.
No. XVI.
(Subject of Foreign relations continued.)
The people have not forgotten the zeal and wisdom with which those who com-posed the administration, and particularly the chief magistrate, defended the neutral rights of the United States, and more es-pecially the great principle that free ships make free goods. They have perceived, through the whole of his political career, a resolute purpose to maintain these rights and this principle inviolate. While they have condemned the wanton departure made from it by preceding administra-tions, they have rejoiced to see a consis-tency between the professions and con-duct of those now at the head of their af-fairs.
Nothing, on this point, can be more true than the language of the American En-voys, appointed to adjust the differences with the French republic. "The desire," say they, "of establishing universally the principle that neutral bottoms shall make neutral goods is perhaps felt by no nation on earth, more strongly than by the United States. Perhaps no nation is more deeply interested in its establishment. It is an object they keep in view, and which, if not forced by violence to abandon, they will pursue in such manner as their own judgment may dictate as being best calcu-lated to attain it."
We have dwelt the longer on the aspect of our foreign relations with regard to France and Great Britain, from the con-viction that they are the two pivots on which the European world turns. Their power pervades the continent. It hurries it into war or hushes it to peace. Their mighty and turbulent vortices embrace al-most every nation of the world, to whom the alternative is only left of sharing the fate of the one or the other. But alas! how little have the latter profited of their participation. With a very few excep-tions they have shared a common fate.—The blood of their citizens has flowed in torrents, and the resources of their indus-try, their arts and their trade have been consumed—for what?—To raise the false glory of one man, and to consolidate in one nation the despotism of the ocean. Happy had it been for these unfortunate powers, if they had suffered the Leviathans
of the world to fight their own battles; and had embraced the golden opportunity of invigorating their resources, while the overgrown nations were exhausting theirs.
This has been the wise determination of America; and it has been her rare felicity to carry this determination into effect. The infatuated councils of one man carried her to the precipice from which so many nations have fallen; but thanks to the Su-preme Being, the wisdom of another has snatched her from ruin.
The means of this preservation do not, in all their details, appear. The usage of nations keep them in most cases from the public eye. We cannot, therefore, step by step, number the measures of our go-vernment in its intercourse with foreign powers. We cannot see the wisdom with which it timed its demands, the spirit with which, at a fit season, it urged, or the pru-dence with which it appeared for a time to wave them; we cannot see displayed the happy union of dignity and moderation so important to the harmony of sovereign powers; we cannot see the vigilance which seized all fit occasions, and the talent which made the most of them, to advance, by just means, the interests of our coun-try.—These may perhaps, receive the no-tion of justice by some future historian who shall have access to the public records when secrecy may no longer be useful. But what is most important, we contem-plate, so far as time has allowed, their great and happy effects. We contemplate our country prosperous within, and com-manding among the nations of the earth a higher estimation than she has ever before enjoyed.
Let it be recollected too that this rare distinction of a young nation has been se-cured without the surrender of a single right, or the slightest violation of the most punctilious honor. Like other nations, we may not have conquered peace at the cannon's mouth; but we have secured it by far nobler means, by means which God and justice sanction.
With one other nation of Europe we have had some difference. Spain, owing probably to the feebleness of her power more than to hostile sentiments suffered considerable spoliation to be committed by private vessels on our trade about the time that similar depredations were com-mitted by France. The remonstrances of our government during the presidency of Mr. Adams having proved unavailing, the new administration were charged with enforcing them. Measures to this effect were immediately taken; with what pros-pect of success does not appear, when an object of vast importance to the whole of America claimed the attention of the go-vernment. This object, the secure navi-gation of the Mississippi, from its magni-tude, justified a superior attention to all others; and we may well suppose that in its prosecution minor objects for a time received but subordinate regard. The slowness with which the Spanish monarch-y acts is well known, and this likewise tended to delay the negotiations. Not-withstanding however, these obstacles, they issued in a convention, whose ratifi-cation, as well as provisions, have been late-ly so copiously discussed, as to supersede in this place all further notice.
The only hostilities into which we have been drawn are with Tripoli. It does not appear that this rupture arose from the neglect of any means on the part of our go-vernment calculated to avert it; and it will be allowed that the war, to which it has given birth, has been pursued with such spirit as completely to protect the American trade, without incurring, until the present year, any expense beyond that re-quisite for the ordinary naval establish-ment. Through all its vicissitudes the honor of the American flag has been up-held by the valor and skill of our seamen; and, in a recent instance, their conduct has inspired the respect of the world. A misfortune, it is true, to which all na-tions are liable, has befallen us; but we are greatly mistaken if this disaster will not be improved to strike a salutary ter-ror into the pirates of the Mediterranean, and thereby to command a lasting peace.
But that measures, which of all others is the most highly appreciated, and which of all others develops a wider exertion of talent and power than any other, is the acquisition of Louisiana. To do this act of full justice it is proper to view it as form-ing a part of the general measures of the administration.
We have seen that the just conduct of the administration had laid the foundation of mutual confidence between the United States and France and England, the lead-ing powers of Europe. Some of the means by which this difficult and delicate result was insured, have already appeared. We have seen that an honest neutrality was rigidly observed towards both nations, connected with a respectful solicitude to cultivate every friendly relation not in-compatible with it. We have, seen that all existing sources of dissatisfaction, so far as depended upon the American go-
vernment, were removed; that treaties formed by a preceding administration were conscientiously executed, and that new stipulations rendered necessary by unforeseen occurrences, were cheerfully entered into. Other causes of mutual good will are hidden from our view. Every in-dividual, engaged in active life, knows how large a portion of the success with which his plans are crowned depends up-on the manner in which he holds an in-tercourse with those with whom he trans-acts business. The humblest me-ntal has pride that may be awakened by arrogance, and feelings that may be woun-ded to resistance. This sentiment in the intercourse of nations rules with a ten-fold energy. Injuries are often overlook-ed, but insults are never forgiven. In proportion to the alienating tendency of reproaches and rudeness, is the contrary influence of manifestations of respect and esteem. While these are preserved, how-ever wide the differences between nations, the door of conciliation is kept open. The existing dissensions do not awaken the malignant passions that engender dead-ly hostility, and produce a wide spread opinion that all prospect of compromise is over. Governments do not assume that ground of jealous pride that disdains to propose terms of accommodation, deroga-tory to the dignity of an insulted nation. Happy had it been for the peace of the United States if these prudent consid-erations had had their proper weight dur-ing the administration of Mr. Adams. Had this been the case the era of peace would probably have sooner arrived, and millions of national and personal proper-ty been saved. Had this been the case, the chief magistrate would not in his offi-cial character, have ascribed to the govern-ment of France "a disposition to separate the people of the United States from the government; to persuade them that they have different affections, principles and interests from those of their fellow citizens, whom they themselves have chosen to manage their common concerns, and thus to produce divisions fatal to our peace." Much less would a Secretary of state have been permitted to declare to Congress and to the world that in this way "it (France) determined to fleece us." "In this way it gratified its avarice and revenge—and it hoped also to satiate its ambition." After a long series of in-sults unresented, and a patient endurance of injuries aggravated in their nature and unexampled in their extent—that govern-ment expected our final submission to its will. Our resistance has excited its sur-prise; and as certainly increased its re-sentment. With some soothing expres-sions, is heard the voice of wounded pride. Warmly professing its desire of reconcili-ation, it gives no evidence of its sincer-ity; but proofs in abundance demonstrate that it is not sincere. From standing erect, and in that commanding attitude re-quiring implicit obedience—covering, it renounces some of its unfounded demands. But I hope we shall remember that the tyger crouches before he leaps upon his prey."
Gracious Heaven! is this the language of one of the first officers of our govern-ment; of a government that styled the nation over which it presided the most en-lightened of the world? But I forbear—my object is not criticism—"Would to God, for my own feelings, for the proud feelings of my countrymen, I could throw a veil over the ferocious sentiments of those ferocious times!"
Examine the diplomatic correspondence of the present administration;—examine even that correspondence which the law-less depredations of piracy have extorted; you will find no language like this; lan-guage, surely not intended, but certainly calculated to convert the civilized world in-to a wilderness, and to enlist the hyenas of the new against the tigers of the old world. No! With every nation with which we have had recent intercourse, the language of decision, the demand of justice, the threatened vindication of right, has been accompanied with no rudeness to the government we addressed, with no insult to nations guiltless of offence. Our mod-eration and dignity of language have inspir-ed our friends with increased affection, and have instilled into the breasts of our enemies a conviction that our eventual de-pendence is upon actions, and not words. The chief magistrate has been reproach-ed with calling the government of France "an enlightened government." But on what grounds is this reproach sustained? It can only be sustained on three grounds; ei-ther that it is untrue; that it is partial; or that it is impolitic. That it is true the state of the whole world attests. When was France so formidable as at this peri-od? Has she an enemy of whom she is afraid? Are not empires shaped by her will? Does not the majesty of kings bow in her dread presence, and whence all these mighty effects but from the superior wisdom of her councils? But the expres-sion has been distorted. It has been made to imply an unlimited encomium on the

ERRATA.—In the price current, under Richmond head, in Wednesday's Argus, the price of corn is stated to be "63s."—it should be 25s.
The legislature of Connecticut closed their session on the 2d inst. The four justices of the peace who were summoned to appear before that body to show cause, if any they had, why their commissions should not be revoked, after a hearing, in which their cause was argued by their counsel, Pierpont Edwards, were removed from office.
GENERAL REWBELL, one of the Ci-Davant Directors of the Ci-Davant Republic, died at Paris on the 6th of August last.
Prizes drawn in the BALTIMORE CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY on Saturday last.
 Prizes of 100 dollars:—Nos. 4075 18173 2928.  Prize of 50 dollars:—20677.  Prizes of 20 dollars:—17391 1814 2523 11352 3679 20391 3773 15665 12810 10898 11339 11731 11145 11754 2078 4957 18120 7711.  Prizes of 15 dollars:—437 11129 2145 7854 15556 7617 20367 10480 13560 13165 1396 29344 1230 5195 3279 2934 17265 15244 14900 3154 1475 20594 8022 5942 16813 12517.  Gain of the wheel this day 330 dollars.  Total gain. 824.  Adjourned till Thursday the 15th. 
Extract from Governor TICHENOR'S Speech to the Legislature of Vermont.
"The flourishing and happy state of our country which has been witnessed in years past, cannot but endear to us the republican principles and maxims on which its government is founded.—From recent events in Europe, it would seem that our own country is the only place on this globe in which there is a prospect that the republican system can succeed. Should that system here fail, in a time and under circumstances so favorable to its continuance, future generations must pronounce it impracticable. To preserve it among ourselves we must guard against all intolérance, intrigue, party spirit, and party measures. Our elections and laws must be made with the purest views and motives. When the representatives of the people are superior to the views and aims of party—when they steadily and unanimously pursue the public good, a ready obedience will be given to the laws, and a cheerful support to the government."
"A spirit of disunion and the influence of faction in the Legislatures, will produce disquietude among the citizens, and those measures which are not dictated by wisdom and prudence, can never find support."
Extract from the Speech of Governor LEWIS to the Legislature of New York, delivered on the 6th instant.
"I cannot conclude, gentlemen, without calling your attention to a subject which my worthy and highly respected predecessor in office had much at heart, and frequently I believe presented to your view, the encouragement of literature. In a government resting on public opinion, and deriving its chief support from the affections of a people, religion and morality cannot be too sedulously inculcated. To them science is an hand maid; ignorance the worst of enemies; literary information should then be placed within the reach of every description of citizens, and poverty should not be permitted to obstruct the path to the fame of knowledge. Common schools under the guidance of respectable teachers should be established in every village, and the indigent be educated at the public expense. The higher seminaries also should receive every patronage and support within the means of enlightened legislators. Learning would thus flourish, and vice be more effectually restrained than by volumes of penal statutes."
We lay before our readers the toasts given at Boston, at least in commemoration of the birth day of John Adams, by the lovers of good order. Those, whose love of order is more in their hearts than on their tongues, who respect virtue with too sincere a devotion to revive the best virtues and talents of the land, may, perhaps, think it had been better to consign to its merited contempt and oblivion the slander of which these toasts are the vehicle. But we entertain a different opinion. We wish the conduct and the language of certain men in New England to be as conspicuous to the world as day light. We trust that this conduct and this language are making their appearance for the last time, and that the day will speedily arrive when the turbulence of disappointed ambition will cease to disturb the repose of our nation. (Nat. Intel.)
Boston, November 5. On Tuesday a large number of respectable characters in this town, assembled at Concert Hall, to commemorate the day which gave birth to the Hon. JOHN ADAMS late president of the United States. A sumptuous entertainment was provided, and partaken of, by true hearted Americans.
Towards the close of the day, the company were honored with the presence of Maj. Gen. Elliot, and Suite, Brigadier
Gen. Winslow, Col. Welles, and other distinguished Military Officers; and the Hon. Messrs. Otis, Quincy, Davis, Col. T. H. Perkins, and other respectable gentlemen.
After the repast, the following toasts spoke the sentiments and commanded the plaudits of all present:
 1. JOHN ADAMS, it is his birth day.—Posterity will record his virtues and services; we will proudly rejoice that he yet lives.  2. Governor Strong, who strengthens Government by enfeebling party.  3. Our national Administration; the Babel of democracy; strange tongues, are heard in our national councils.  4. The memory of Washington; the Sun of glory beaming on his tomb, exhaled the hereditary tear that would have poisoned his laurels.  5. New England; may her proud spirit, while it throws back defiance to the menaces of power, never be conquered by the promises of Philistia.  6. The fifth of November; may all the satellites of Virginia be then in eclipse and the moon of Democracy set, never again to shed its malevolent influence on New England.  7. The outcasts of Europe; the inmates of America; safe from the pursuits of justice, they have found how profitable it is to be free from the suspicion of virtue.  8. Tom Paine, the beast of infidelity; when our political Moses retired into the Mount and the people murmured, the man whom he left to rule over them gave them this calf.  9. Our Judiciary, like Mount Sinai, too holy to be touched.  10. Commerce, the support of the arts, the source of refinement, and the nursery of science.  11. National honor—may it never again be entered on the books of the national Treasury; and may what remains of it be the last article offered at market by the Statesmen treating at Washington.  12. Delaware and Virginia—David and Goliath. (After the Hon. Mr. Otis had retired.)  13. HARRISON GRAY OTIS—The eloquent supporter of the best interests of his country.  14. Public Defaulters—In their flight to Louisiana may they never, like Lot's wife, look back, lest a new mountain of salt should sprout up in the wilderness.  15. The hero of Carter's mountain; may all the enemies of New England be as brave as he.  16. The Militia of Massachusetts; may those officers who would undermine its discipline, never enjoy its honors, nor receive the protection of its arms.  17. The Emperor of Louisiana, who has done with one Gun Boat, what the Emperor of the Gauls cannot do with a million—effected a landing. 
VOLUNTEERS.
The Hon. Rufus King, whose talents and prudence have preserved the best interests of this country; may he receive ample reward in the confidence of its best citizens.
The Hon. GEORGE CABOT—may the times again be worthy of such a man.
The Hon. FISHER AMES, whose eloquence is soft as the Thistle's down, piercing as its thorn.
The American Aristides—the ostracism can never tarnish the glory of which it is jealous. (After Mr. Quesney had retired.)
The Hon. JOSIAH QUINCY, an able and upright Senator; may he receive that support on the fifth of November, to which his talents, his virtues, and respectability entitle him.
The best servants of our national administration—those who will neither die nor resign.
Squire Seaver—when an Ox puts his own head into the yoke, may his masters be ready to pin him in.
The respective toasts were followed by appropriate music, and the evening was enlivened with many patriotic and select songs.
From the Tennessee Gazette.
SINGULAR LETTER OF RESIGNATION.
Nashville, August 27, 1804.
Sir—The General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, at September session, 1803, in their wisdom thought proper to nominate and appoint their unworthy servant to the high and important office of Conservator of the Peace for the County of Davidson. In obedience to the sovereign will of the people, as emanating through that enlightened body, I accepted the appointment, under the impression, that as a legal character, I could render service to my country in the Judiciary. But that wise body did, before, at, and since the time of my appointment, appoint others to the same dignified and high office, who were men wanting in legal talents, and many of them common sense; and there is now a majority of the Justices in this county of the last description. Hence, few decisions in our county court are made in conformity with the sound principles of law, or equity. By reason whereof, and because from my natural irascible disposition, I cannot keep the peace myself, but frequently full, pugnat et calidus upon many of the good citizens of the state, I have thought proper to resign the high power delegated to me by that honorable body, into the power of those who gave them, I mean the sovereign, free and enlightened people of Tennessee. You will therefore do me the honour to communicate the contents of this letter to his Excellency the Governor, who will consider my official functions as a Justice of the peace for Davidson County as ceasing from the day of the date hereof.
I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant, I. A. PARKER. Wm. Maclin, Esq. Secretary of the state of Tennessee.
WORMS IN CORN. An unusual species of this destructive insect is discovered, which threatens most serious consequences to the present crop, and may deprive us of bread unless destroyed. By kindling, such corn as is intended for the family. The different printers will do service to the public by affording this hint a place in their respective papers.
A kiln may be made 6 or 8 feet square, with any plank free from turpentine, perforated with a gimblet of such size as not to admit the corn to fall through—with a ledge round 3 inches high; place this on forks two or three feet from the ground; the corn must be constantly stirred with a hoe whilst on the kiln—Fifteen minutes will be fully sufficient to destroy the insect and embryo. This will hold Bushels, & two negroes only required to attend it. Therefore each kiln of the 6 feet dimension, will dry 50 bushels per day. Spread the corn to cool before you put it in the kiln. This drying will also destroy the weevil. Those who are very particular in their bread corn, may pass it over a coarse riddle or sifter after threshing, and before it is put on the kiln, which will separate the worm. Such corn as is necessary for seed, had best be sifted and exposed frequently to the sun. In truth under so dreadful a visitation, some industry must be used, and the seed corn ought to be carefully examined once a fortnight, and should any worms appear, sifted over again and exposed to the sun. For a private family a common oven will answer. G. Virginia paper.
From the Boston Weekly Magazine.
Messrs Gilbert and Dean, If you think the annexed account, (for calculation) of a solar eclipse, worth notice, you are at liberty to publish it. Yours, OSGOOD CHARLETON.
On the 12th inst. A. D. 1805 there will be an eclipse of the Sun, which, (as it will appear at and near Boston) will be the most extraordinary of any that ever has been seen here. (for perhaps ever will for a century) be seen here. The sun will be totally obscured for about two and a half minutes; the air will have a mighty chill and dampness, and probably the stars will be seen, although it will be near the middle of the day.
Amount of Produce brought down the James River Canal, from January 1st, to November 10th, 1804.
 13,521 Hds. Tobacco.  70,028 Bgs. Wheat.  34,156 Bbls. Flour.  23,032 Bgs. Corn.  58 Tons Iron.  282,420 Bgs. Coal.  28 Tons Castings.  13,274 Hds. Spirit. 
ANACHARSIS' TRAVELS.
*** SUBSCRIBERS to the TRAVELS of ANACHARSIS the YOUNGER in GREECE, are respectfully informed, that the work is completed and will be ready for delivery by the 20th of this month (November). The subscription is closed and the price raised to Nine Dollars to non-subscribers. Gentlemen holding subscription papers will please to return them as soon as possible. Nov. 14. 4
*** THE LECTURES on LAW and POLICE at the COLLEGE of WILLIAM & MARY will commence on the 20th of November. 190N
The subscribers have connected themselves in trade, and will transact business under the firm of
ST. JOHN & GWATHMEY: They occupy the house below Messrs. Macmurdo & Fisher, and next to the Bell Tavern—they will generally be supplied with WEST-INDIA GOODS, and will always give the highest price in cash for COUNTRY PRODUCE.
JOHN ST. JOHN, ROBERT GWATHMEY. They have now on Hand, 20 Hds. Muscovado Sugar. 7 Bales India Cotton, assorted. Richmond, Nov. 14th, 1804. w4t
Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting of Stock-Holders will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on Monday the 3d of December next at 10 o'clock, A. M. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. 15D
NEIL M'COULL, Has received his Fall Supply of DRY GOODS. Richmond, 12th Nov. 1804. if1F
THE Subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs formerly kept store—He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography; he will also teach Book Keeping, and several branches of the Mathematics if required—The price of tuition will be made known on application. JNO S. PLEASANTS. 13th Nov 1804.
*** All kinds of MATTRESSES for Sale—Also, old ones worked over. I. S. P.
Valuable Land for Sale.
By virtue of a deed in trust from John Jordan, in order to secure and pay to Brown, Rives & Co the sum of £575 3 6 with legal interest thereon from the 17th July, 1801, WILL certainly be SOLD, for ready money, at the dwelling house of said Jordan, on Friday the 21st of December next.
The Tract of Land,
Whereon he now lives, containing by estimation, 666 1-2 acres—This sale well merits the attention of the monied part of the community, it being a valuable tract, lying on James river, in the county of Albemarle, about two miles below the mouth of Rock Fish.
JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. November 12th, 1804. (4w)
S. Jacobs,
Nearly opposite Mr Pleasants' Book-Store, has just received, and offers for sale on the most moderate terms,
Fall & Fancy Goods,
 AMONG WHICH ARE, Fine, superfine and common Cloths & Casimeres, Manchester Co's, Swansdown & Tollenetts, Rose, Striped and Point Blankets, Kandacootons, Irishlinens, osnaburgs & sheetings, Linen and Cotton Cambricks, Laced, Floss work & plain Muslins and Laces, Kid, Silk, raw Silk and Beaver Gloves, Pic Nic ditto, Hosiery, Fine Shirting Muslins, &c. N. B. Real genuine patent CORD, warranted not to lose their pile. A few Kegs FF GUN-POWDER, of superior quality, very low. November 16, 1804. 1f 
By last Night's Mail.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12.
According to the Boston Repository, federalism has prevailed in Suffolk district
CONGRESS.
   1920 1567     Boston, 152 341   Charleston, 100 31   Medford, 26 114   Malden, 2158 2053   2053  
Federal majority, 145 Chelsea, Hingham and Hull not reported, but the votes on each side said to be equal.
   ELECTORAL TICKET.     Federal. Republican.   2277 1568  
In Springfield, (Mass.) the democratic electoral ticket had a majority of 45; and for congress, Fowler, republican, a majority of 55 over Lly. federal.
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, November 12.
The petitions of Charles Minifie, of Charles Hyde and of Ezekiel Harris were severally referred to the committee of claims.
Dr. Mitchill presented a petition from the state companies of New York and Dutchess counties, praying as an encouragement to their quarries that an additional duty may be laid upon that article when imported from Wales or other foreign parts.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
Mr. Dawson in the chair.
Mr. J. Randolph submitted seven resolutions, which were agreed to, and afterwards adopted by the house, as follows:
 1. Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to the restraining of our merchant vessels arming themselves without authority, and attempting to force a commerce into certain ports and countries in defiance of the laws of those countries, be referred to a select committee.  2. Resolved, That so much, &c. as relates to an amelioration of the form of government of the territory of Louisiana, be referred to a select committee.  3. Resolved, That so much, &c. as recommends an enlargement of the capital employed in commerce with the Indian tribes, be referred to a select committee.  4. Resolved, That so much, &c. as relates to the defence and security of our ports and harbors, and supporting within our waters the authority of the laws, be referred to a select committee.  5. Resolved, That so much, &c. as relates to the improvements of the militia system of the United States, be referred to a select committee.  6. Resolved, That so much, &c. as relates to the inconvenience which arises from the distance to which, under existing laws prizes captured from the corsairs of Tripoli, must be brought for adjudication, be referred to a select committee.  7. Resolved, That so much, &c. as relates to the lead mines of Louisiana, be referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures. 
Mr. Thompson presented a petition from Mr. Rowls, stating that he had purchased of the United States a tract of land in the state of Ohio, under an impression that a stream of water sufficient for a mill passed through the same, but on survey it appeared to pass through the adjoining tract, and he thereupon prays to be allowed to cut a canal from the same, to enable him to procure water for a mill, according to his original intention. Referred to a select committee.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from Mr. Thomas Claxton, doorkeeper of the house of Representatives of the United States, written in his official capacity, stating that at the request of one of the inhabitants of the city, the chaplain to the Senate after he had performed divine service in the chamber of the house of Representatives of the forenoon, gave notice that in the afternoon a stranger would preach in the same room, which is a thing altogether unusual. This notice was given without consulting the Speaker or being mentioned to any other officer of the house. Believing it to be a precedent which might hereafter lead to many inconveniences, he opposed the measure, &c. In taking this step he unfortunately gave umbrage to some of the gentlemen belonging to the house. This circumstance induced him to hope that the Speaker would establish some regulation on this point, or bring the matter before the house for its decision.
Mr. Speaker observed that he had never exercised any authority on this subject—Whenever he had been applied to for leave to preach in that room he had uniformly answered that he had no objection.
On motion, the letter was referred to a committee of three.
Mr. J. Clay reported that the committee appointed to wait upon the President on the subject of capt. Decatur and the ketch Intrepid, had performed that service, and received for answer that he would cause the request of the house to be complied with.
Mr. J. Randolph informed the House that the committee of Ways & Means had received a communication from the Treasury department, stating that the appropriation of 50,000 dollars, for carrying into effect the 7th article of the British treaty had not been sufficient to discharge the 2d instalment upon all the awards made in pursuance thereof, and suggesting the propriety of making as early as possible a further appropriation for that object. The secretary of state estimated the amount unpaid at 60,000 dollars, and that in order to prevent disappointment it would be eligible to make the appropriation 70,000. —Mr. R. hereupon moved that the committee of Ways and Means have leave to report a bill on this subject—leave being being granted.
Mr. J. R. reported a bill accordingly, which was read a first and second time, and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Griswold stated that some inconvenience had been felt by some of the merchants of the Atlantic ports in making shipments to New Orleans, as they were not authorised to obtain drawbacks on a reshipment from that port to a foreign country: heretofore New Orleans had been a depot from which many foreign articles were shipped to the French, Spanish, and even British colonies and islands, a commerce that had been very productive. He wished if there was no solid objection to it that the usual course of trade might be continued. He therefore moved the following resolution.
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of allowing, under proper regulations, a drawback of duties on goods, wares and merchandise, imported into the port of New Orleans from any port of the United States, and from thence exported to any foreign port or place, and that the committee report by bill or otherwise.
The resolution was carried nem. con. Adjourned.
Tuesday, November 13. A sufficient number of members not appearing to form a quorum, adjourned.
Bank of Virginia.
AT a meeting of the President and Directors of the Bank of Virginia, on Friday the 16th instant.
RESOLVED, That no Note or Bill, drawn, endorsed or accepted by one person for another, be discounted, nor Check drawn in the same way be paid, unless a Power of Attorney from the Principal authorising such transactions, shall have been previously lodged in the Bank. J. BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. Richmond, 17th Nov 1804. 9
Boarding-House & Private Entertainment for Gentlemen and their Horses.
I wish to inform my friends and the public that I am fully prepared to receive about twenty Members of the Assembly, at my usual low price of 6s per day, and Horses at 4s per day. I am still living in the house of Doctor Ternant's, between the Banking house and the Barracks, and within 150 yards of the Capitol. I return my thanks to those members who favored me with their company at the last session of assembly, and assure them that I have it in my power to accommodate them more to their satisfaction now than heretofore. JOHN P. SHIELDS. November 15, 1804. w4t
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 sub-criber residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indistinctly commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James Dunlop; Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (1f)
CHARLOTTE COURT, 6th AUGUST, 1804.
Samuel A. Jackson and Mary his wife, formerly Mary Greenhill, widow of Samuel Greenhill, Francis Jones and Catherine his wife, Thomas Worsham and Sally his wife, Edmund W. Guardian of Martha, David, Paschall, Samuel, Elizabeth, Mary and Philip Greenhill, infant children of Samuel Greenhill, decd. plaintiffs. AGAINST John Davis, defendant. THE defendant being served with a subpoena and failing to file his answer to the plaintiff's bill, being ruled so to do and still failing to file the same—The court on the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, do take the bill for confessed—On consideration thereof and of the report of the commissioners made in this suit, and arguments by counsel on behalf of the plaintiffs, It is ordered and decreed, that the plaintiffs recover against the defendants one hundred and ninety-two pounds and their costs in this behalf expended—unless the said defendant shall on or before the first day of the next court after he shall have been served with a copy of this decree, shew cause to the contrary—Plaintiffs' costs, 12 dollars and 77 cents. Copy—Teste, THOMAS READ, CLK. w4t
P. A. PETICOATS & his Son August.
PROFESSORS OF MUSIC, Respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of the City of Richmond and its vicinity, that they intend to teach MUSIC on the PIANO FORTE or HARPICHORD.
Orders, from ladies or gentlemen, left at Mr. Fletcher's (the Rising Sun) or at Mr. Gamble's store, will be particularly attended to.
P. A. P. P. TUNES INSTRUMENTS.
MINIATURE PAINTING; good likenesses, warranted by himself.

Valuable property for sale.
ON Thursday the 12th of December next, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, the PLANTATION whereon I now live, containing about ONE THOUSAND ACRES, together with TWENTY NEGROES , all the Stock, Plantation Utensils & Household Furniture. The terms of payment for the Land, will be one third cash, and the balance in two yearly instalments, for the payment of which, a deed of trust on the property will be required. On all the other articles, a credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. This plantation is eligibly situated on the main road from New Canton to Richmond, two miles from the former place and the same distance from James river; it is at present under good fence, is well watered and timbered, has an excellent dwelling house, with kitchen, smoke house, &c. &c. all in good repair, and is generally allowed to be, in point of fertility, not inferior to any plantation in the neighbourhood. On the same day will be sold, on the premises, on a credit of twelve months, two well improved LOTS , in the town of New Canton, one of which is now leased for seven years, at forty-five pounds per annum. For this property bond and approved security (bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid) will be required. For further particulars enquire of Mr George Watt, Richmond, or Mr. James Rea in New Canton.
ROBERT HILL. Buckingham county, 20th Sept. 1804. tf
THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED.
ONE situate at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Mason's hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences. One other, situate in the Alley, between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse and that leading to Mayo's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robins. The other situate on the back street, near Harris's Tobacco-manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins. Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to
JOSEPH GALLEGO, tf
A Tract of Land,
In said county, on Beaverdam creek, containing fifteen hundred acres more or less, including the land whereon the courthouse is situated, bounded by the lands of Samuel Woodson and others, and commonly called Ross's Goodland Courthouse Tract, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of ten thousand dollars, and the expenses attending the sale.
BEN. MOSEY, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. October 15th, 1804. ids
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.—6th REQUISITION.
AT a meeting of the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 19th of October, 1804. Resolved, That the Shareholders pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the sum of fifteen dollars, on each share, on or before the first day of December next.—Extract from the minutes, 13D JAMES BRANDER, CM. It is expected that shareholders, by purchase, will not fail to comply with the late former notice, requiring them to produce to the clerk, authenticated copies of their deeds of transfer. J. B.
NOTICE is hereby given,
that application will be made to the next General Assembly to vest in me all the property which Henry Skinner of Charles City county died possessed of, or entitled to.
ANN BROWN.
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 15th day of this month, a mulatto man by the name of SAM, between 30 and 40 years of age, about 6 feet high, has a blemish in one of his eyes, and has a very coarse voice. Whoever will deliver the said runaway to the subscriber, or secure him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be entitled to a reward of TEN DOLLARS exclusive of what the law allows.
ARCHIBALD BRANCH. Buckingham Ct. House, Oct. 29. 1804. tf
FALL GOODS.
COLIN MACRAE has received by the last arrivals from Europe, a very extensive SUPPLY OF GOODS , which will be sold on moderate terms for cash or produce, or on time to punctual men.
Manchester, 31st October, 1804. 3w
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, TABLES
For receiving and paying the Gold Coins of Great Britain, Portugal, F. & S., Spain, and the dominions of Spain, of their present standard, according to the act of congress, regulating foreign coins. Passed the 9th February, 1793. Calculated for the use of the Bank of Virginia.
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
WILL be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the fourth day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, and continue from day to day until all is sold, the following Property, to wit:
A Tract of LAND, lying in the county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Eddy river, containing by late survey 713 1-2 acres, about 160 of which is low grounds of excellent quality. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything more with respect to the land, (as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing it,) only to observe that the plantation is in good repair for cropping, and is within two miles of a valuable manufacturing mill on Appomattox, and about five from two inspections of tobacco, on the aforesaid river, viz. Jamestown and Farmville. Also, ten or fifteen likely
VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES,
Of all descriptions. My crop of Corn, Fodder and Oats; stock of Hogs, Cattle and Sheep; Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Tools, &c. &c. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, by the subscriber, living on the premises.
OWEN HASKINS. 6w
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books
Is just received and for sale at this Office.
Notice....The office of supervisor of the revenue,
for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unliquidated balances in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States. And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such land, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec. 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 2 1/2 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th, 1804.
On the 22nd day of September next, will be SOLD, at Dismal Swamp, to the highest bidder, for ready money.
A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing about 425 acres, lying partly in New Kent and partly in James City county, on each side of Dismal creek, and extending below the bridge, whereon Lewis A. Pauly, esq. formerly resided. The dwelling house thereon is a large, new and commodious one; the store house, granary and various other houses are all in good order. The quality of the soil is such as is usually found on Chickahominy, and both a tavern and store, it is believed, may be kept there to advantage. This valuable property is to be sold at the request of John L. Dormoy, esq. under a deed of trust made to the undersigned by Lewis A. Pauly, esq. to secure the payment of £ 500 with interest to the said Dormoy—the deed is recorded in the General Court. In the same deed a moiety of a LOT in Richmond is mentioned belonging to Mrs. Pauly, but as she did not execute the deed, that will not be offered for sale, and should she survive her husband, she will be entitled to a dower in the said tract of land, whereof it was deemed necessary to apprise those who might be induced to purchase. The sale will take place at one o'clock, or thereabout.
CHAMPION TRAVIS. JAMES SEMPLE. Williamsburg, Aug. 6, 1804.
The sale of the above property is POSTPONED till the 24th November next, when it will take place at Dismal Swamp. J. Semple, G. Travis. October 30, 1804.
WILLIAM MCCAY, Watch Maker, Richmond,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES , a large quantity of fashionable SEALS, KEYS and CHAINS , which he will dispose of low for cash. He has also on hand, a few good CLOCKS . N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1804. 3w
Notice is hereby given,
That on the 17th day of November next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises,
One certain tract of Land,
Lying in the upper end of Goochland county, on the branches of the Bird creek, adjoining the lands of Samuel Gist, David Ross, Daniel Slayton and others. This land is good for grain, and great part will bring tobacco. It will be sold by a power of attorney, the land being under a mortgage to me from Thomas Dickerson of Henry county. Whoever supposes they have claim on the above land, must come forward and make it known on the day of sale.
THOMAS HENDERSON. 2m
Valuable Slaves,
Consisting of men, women, boys and girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, deceased, among them is a valuable TANNER , regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February 1805, will be given, on the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted.
CHARLES SMITH, Acting Executor of Christopher Smith, dec. October 1, 1804. ids
TAKEN up about the 27th of August last and committed to the jail of this county, an African negro, who says his name is CUDJOE , and that he belongs to James George, of Charleston, South Carolina; he appears to be between 50 and 60 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; had on when he was taken up a blue broad cloth coat, a red jacket and ozanaburg breeches. His ears have both been cut. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. WM WORSHAM, keeper of the jail. Prince Edward, Virg. Oct. 20, 1804. 2m
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf
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. tf
ALMANACKS.
Bates's and Carey's Franklin Almanacks, for 1805, are for sale at this office, by the grocer, or dozen.
GERMAN ALMANACKS.
For 1805. FOR SALE HERE. HENING'S
New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
FOR SALE,
A very handsome Farm,
LIVING in CHARLES CITY, FIVE miles from City Point, 18 from Petersburg, 23 from Richmond; containing 438 acres. The land is of superior quality to that ridge which lies between James and Chickahominy rivers; 50 acres of it may be made meadow capable of being watered; the situation is high, dry and pleasant; the water excellent and in abundance; and the subscriber believes there are few healthier spots to be found in Virginia—On it he has just finished an excellent house, under his own inspection, of the best selected timber, in a neighbourhood remarkable for good timber; it is 37 feet square, two stories high, with garret rooms, wainscoted chair board high thro' the house—All necessary out houses just built. To save trouble the price is £ 1400, in two annual payments well secured. SAMUEL TYLER. Williamsburg, Oct. 17th, 1804. 6w
COMMITTED to the jail of this
county on the 13th day of August last, a Negro Man named EM , about five feet six or seven inches high, very black, he says he belongs to Burnett Lewis, and was hired by Burwell Bassett, Esq. guardian for said Lewis, to William Strode of Richmond. The owner is desired to take him out and pay his prison charges, or he will be dealt with according to law. JNO H. CHRISTIAN, Deputy sheriff for Robert Boyd, sheriff of New Kent county. October 13th, 1804. 2m
To be Sold, For Ready Money.
In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, esq. in order to raise the sum of two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars and sixty-five cents, with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 2d day of July, 1804, till payment—and the further sum of three thousand three hundred and sixty one dollars and sixty-four cents, with the like interest from the 29th day of September, 1800, till payment, being the balance due on the two last instalments of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, deceased, under a decree of the High Court of Chancery, and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots & Tenements,
OR such part of them as may be necessary to raise the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale—An estate or plantation in Goochland, called Coles , containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd Creek, and purchased by the said Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of William Cole and of John Hughes, & adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross. Also, an estate or plantation, all or the greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect , containing by estimation, twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Eisdon. Also, the following to sit, in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit—Lot No. 63, on which the warehouse is built—Lot No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes and Lot No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother.
The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Saturday the 1st day of December next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested.
John Wickham, Benj. Mosby, Geo. Greenhow, } Trustees. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1804.
Valuable Property for sale.
On Thursday the 20th of December, will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises,
THE PLANTATION,
Late the property of Henry Royster, dec. containing 571 1-2 acres, lying on Beaverdam creek, one mile from James river, and twenty-eight from Richmond. This land is fertile in its soil, and in good order for farming—it is useless to mention the many advantages arising from this property, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase, will view the premises. The terms of payment for the land will be one fourth cash, and the balance in three annual instalments, for the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required.
On the same day will be sold, on a credit of twelve months,
All the PERSONAL ESTATE,
consisting of three valuable Negro Fellows, stock of Horses, Oxen, Hogs, Plovs, Harrows, Cart, Crop of Corn, &c.—Bond and approved security will be required for all sums above ten dollars, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid.
AND. ROYSTER DAVID ROYSTER, } Admrs. Goochland county, Oct. 18, 1804.
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM GALT, has received by the ship Susan & Polly from London, and the ship Mary from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of
Fall <div data-bbox="410 685 580 705" style="text-align: center;"> Fall & Winter Goods,
Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on his usual low terms, for Cash or Country Produce Richmond, Oct. 6, 1804. 6w
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of the late George Braxton, dec. are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated; and those indebted to the said estate, are required to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is anxious to close her administration as soon as possible.
MARY BRAXTON, Adm'x. With the Will annexed of Geo. Braxton, dec. King Wm. county, Oct. 23th, 1804. 4w
James Williams,
ON the street leading from Shockoe creek to the Basin, fronting the Bell Tavern, intends to keep a BOARDING HOUSE , and wishes to take in 10 or 12 of the members of Assembly. Those who may favor him with their company may be assured of good accommodation and regular suppers on moderate terms. 2m Nov 5, 1804.
Tickets in the Wil-
iam & Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. Purchasers to the number of ten tickets may be accommodated with a credit of sixty days from the commencement of drawing.
TO RENT,
THE TENEMENT,
Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. BARFOOT.—For further particulars apply to WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, Sept. 8th, 1804.
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, 23d of May, 1804. 3m
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. 6w
Robert Greenhow,
MERCHANT IN WILLIAMSBURG, Has just received, by the Commerce, Capt. Dowers, direct from Lon-
Useful & fashionable Goods
By the Bruns, Capt. Bunce, who is daily expected from Liverpool, his
Woollens, Ironmongery,
&c. will be received. All of which, being purchased with cash, from the manufacturers themselves, will be found good in their respective kinds; and as such offered on as low terms as they can be afforded, to his friends and countrymen, whose orders will always meet with his wonted attention. August 25th, 1804. 3m
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN DAWSON, dec. of Amherst county, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same.—And those having claims against the estate, are also requested to bring them forward legally authenticated, that they may be discharged.
JOHN S. DAWSON, Administrator of JOHN DAWSON, dec. Williamsburg, Nov. 3d, 1804. 3m
THE Commissioners appointed
by Law to conduct the LOTTERY for the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE , earnestly entreat all those, who have been so obliging as to aid in the disposal of tickets, and who may not have completed, as yet, with a former similar request, to lose no time in transmitting to the subscriber, by post, a return conformable to the mode, which, to obviate disappointment in the required information, is hereto subjoined. It will readily be perceived, that, until the information now requested be obtained, the drawing cannot commence. On the part of the commissioners, there will not be a moment of unnecessary delay; and they flatter themselves, that those who have been active in befriending the interests of the college, will use the requisite exertions to facilitate the performance of a duty, which they are solicitous should be discharged with the utmost promptness, as well as with the strictest fidelity.—It is hoped, the returns will be forwarded by the last of this month, at farthest. Signed, at the request of the commissioners, J. MADISON, Chairman. 2w
Mode of Returns.
   1 2 3     Let this column contain the particular No. of each Ticket received, and from whom received. In this state the No. of each Ticket sold. In this state the settlement which has been made, and with whom.  
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on Wednesday evening last, a negro woman named AGGY , about five feet eight or nine inches high, thin visage, likely speaks remarkably quick, formerly the property of Wm. S. Slater of York county. She had on when she went away a blue half thick jacket, green petticoat and old red cloak; (perhaps she may have changed her dress)—she has a small mark on the back of her neck. Whomsoever will deliver the said woman to me or secure her in jail so that I may get her again, shall receive the above reward from BENJ. WOLFE. Richmond, 6th Nov. 1804. tf
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
L. Joseph & Co.
Respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that they have just received a General Assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Also, a good supply of the newest and most fashionable
FANCY GOODS, VIZ.
Lace Cambricks, Black Lace Cardinals, Ladies' Fine Cotton Hose, Men's do do do, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, Ladies' Beltings of all colours, Do. cotton & silk Cords & Tassels of all colours, Do. white and black Lace Veils, A good assortment black and white Laces, Plain and Tamboord Muslin, Plain and Figured Cambricks, Dimities and Dimity Cambricks, India, Book and Jacquet Muslins, India Cambricks—and A good supply of Ribbons. The subscribers flatter themselves of selling their goods upon the lowest advance imaginable for cash. Richmond, 7th Nov. 1804. 3w
JUST RECEIVED,
At S. PLEASANTS' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best
PEN KNIVES,
Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery,
held in Richmond, the 14th day of September, 1804.
BETWEEN
Charles F. Nash and Andrew Johnston, executors of John Nash, deceased, who was executor of John Nash, deceased.
AND
James, Robert and Thomas Donald and company and Joseph Michaux, defendants.
THE defendant James Robert and Thomas Donald and company, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this country: Upon the motion of the plaintiffs by their 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, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
AT a Court of Directors of the Hospital
for the maintenance and cure of persons of unsound minds, held at the said Hospital, in Williamsburg, the 22d day of April, 1804.
ORDERED, That it be notified in the Virginia Argus and Norfolk Herald, that at present, the cells in the Lunatic Hospital in Williamsburg, appropriated for male patients are all occupied, and consequently no more males will be received until further notice. A copy—Teste, W. RUSSELL, C. L. II </