Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-08-21 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1183.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
100 Dollars Reward, for apprehending GEORGE CARTER, so that he may be bro't to justice. WHEREAS the said CARTER, about the 15th of May last, gave me his bond, with Frederick Williams, of Petersburg, as security, payable in six months after date thereof, which bond as it respects said Williams, has lately been found to be a forgery—the above reward will be given on delivering him to the authority of the borough of Petersburg. He is a stout six feet high, well proportioned, has a good complexion, yet somewhat freckled, is about 22 years old, and on the 24th ult. disappeared from Manchester, where he lately resided, under the threatening prospect of being apprehended for the said forgery—By
Luman Bishop. Manchester, August 9, 1805. P.S. The public printer for each s are within the United States, is requested to republish this advertisement once a week for three weeks—those who apply, will be paid, and all will merit the grateful thanks of the victim of Carter's villainy. L. BISHOP.
50 or 60 acres of prime wood Land FOR SALE. ABOUT two miles from the city of Richmond, not inferior, perhaps, to any high land in the country—a few acres suitable for meadow, equal to any whatever. The land may be seen and terms known by application to Jeffrey Vandewall. Henrico, August 12, 1805.
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of ROBERT GAMBLE & SONS, will be dissolved by mutual consent, on Saturday, the 11th inst. 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 Rolla, 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 or country produce, or the usual credit to substantial and punctual customers.
They have on hand, Madeira and Sherry Wine, Cognac Brandy, West India Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Pepper, Allum, Copperas and Brimstone, (in pipes, hogs, 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 Oter Skins, and other shipping Furs. 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 & Gratton, of Staunton, of Gamble & Temple, 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
JACOB JOHNSON, Wholesale and retail Bookseller & Stationer, has for sale, at his store, a few doors below the Market-house, Richmond,
THE Works of Laurence Sterne, A.M. in 5 vols; Smith's Wealth of Nations; Modern Geography, abridged by Davies; a general assortment of School Books, & a variety of others in the different departments of literature; Writing Paper of various sizes and qualities; Slates and Pencils, Sealing Wax and Wafers, Black and Red Ink and Ink Powder, Copying Ink Powder, for the copying press, Printing Ink, Parchment and Paste Boards, Receipt Books, Blank Books of all sizes, Wrapping Paper, and a variety of every Article in the Stationary Line.
J. J. Having an extensive Book Establishment in Philadelphia, is enabled to sell on as low terms as any other house in the U. States—he therefore very respectfully solicits the orders of country merchants, &c. July 25, 1805. tf The highest price in CASH, will be given for Clean Linen and Cotton RAGS.
TO BE RENTED, A HOUSE, on the Main Street, the second door above the Cross Street leading to Mayo's bridge—it is an excellent stand for business.—Also, the well known TAVERN, on the Main Street, next to the courthouse. Apply to Jacob I. Cohen, on Shockoe hill. Richmond, July 2, 1805. wtf
TO RENT, The new two story Brick Tenement, ADJOINING Mr John Glynn's, and near the Old City Tavern, is a good stand for business, either for dry goods or groceries. Possession may be had immediately, and the terms made known on application to Sam'l. White. I have also for SALE, on moderate terms, a large quantity of Old Cyder VINEGAR, fit for pickling and table use. Richmond, August 10, 1805. w4*
TUCKER'S BLACKSTONE This day is published and ready for delivery to subscribers, in Virginia, at S. Pleasants' Boot-Store, Richmond. BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES, WITH Notes of Reference to the Constitution and Laws of the Federal Government of the United States, AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA IN FIVE VOLUMES. With an appendix to each volume, containing tracts upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union. By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court, in Virginia.
FOR SALE. One Moiety of a Brick Tenement, IN a central part of the city of Richmond, consisting of a two story house with a store and counting room on the lower floor, and five rooms above (conveniently plan'd for a family) with a passage leading to them (making all the rooms private) and a cellar under the whole house—a three story Lumber-house, Kitchen, Stable, &c. A considerable credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money—For further particulars enquire of the printer. wtf
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. (ca11f)
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, FORMERLY the property of Jacob Williamson, dec. late of Amelia county, containing between 900 and 1000 acres—this land lies about 1 mile from Appomattox river, and 6 above Genito bridge—the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, Indian corn, wheat and other small grain. One third part of the purchase money will be required in cash, and the balance in two equal annual instalments. If the above land is not sold or otherwise disposed of before the first day of October next, the same will then be rented out for the ensuing year, to the highest bidder, at Cassell's store, in Amelia. Geo: Williamson, Ex'ors of Jacob Williamson, said dec. Powhatan, August 3d, 1805. w3w* Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office and Book Store, Richmond.
The Stranger in France; or a Tour from Devonshire to Paris—by John Carr, Esq. Cooper's History of North America; containing a review of the customs and manners of the original inhabitants; the first settlement of the British Colonies; and their Rise and Progress, to the time of their becoming United, Free and Independent States—By the Rev. Mr. Cooper—to which is added an Appendix, containing the Constitution of the United States, and the Declaration of Independence. Smith's Wealth of Nations. Pleasures and Pains of Memory. Pleasures of Hope and Memory. Vattel's Law of Nations. Dialogues of Devils. Dramatic Poems. The safety of appealing at the Day of Judgment, in the Righteousness of Christ, opened and applied, by Solomon Stoddard.
The Life and Character of the late reverend, learned and pious Mr. JONATHAN EDWARDS, President of the College of New Jersey, together with Extracts from his Private Writings and Diary; and also, seventeen Select Sermons, on various important subjects. Antenor's Travels Austin's Letters Perpetual Almanac Principles of Eloquence, containing Hints to Public Speakers—by T. Knox—also Jerningham's Essay on the Eloquence of the Pulpit in England. Eccentric Biography, with plates Old, or the History of Threefingered Jack Ainsworth's Dictionary Gifford's Juvenal Juvenile Letters Geographical Catechism Grandpre's Voyage in India Swedenborg's Works Cowper's Life The Expositor; or many Mysteries unravelled—delimited in a series of letters between a friend and his correspondent: comprising the Learned Pig, Invisible Lady and Acoustic Temple—Philo-sophical Swan—Penetrating Spy Glasses, Optical and Magnetic, and various other curiosities on similar principles—Also, a few of the most wonderful Feats as performed by the art of Legerdemain; with some reflections on Venitruquism.
The safety of appealing at the Day of Judgment, in the Righteousness of Christ, opened and applied, by Solomon Stoddard. The Life and Character of the late reverend, learned and pious Mr. JONATHAN EDWARDS, President of the College of New Jersey, together with Extracts from his Private Writings and Diary; and also, seventeen Select Sermons, on various important subjects. Antenor's Travels Austin's Letters Perpetual Almanac Principles of Eloquence, containing Hints to Public Speakers—by T. Knox—also Jerningham's Essay on the Eloquence of the Pulpit in England. Eccentric Biography, with plates Old, or the History of Threefingered Jack Ainsworth's Dictionary Gifford's Juvenal Juvenile Letters Geographical Catechism Grandpre's Voyage in India Swedenborg's Works Cowper's Life The Expositor; or many Mysteries unravelled—delimited in a series of letters between a friend and his correspondent: comprising the Learned Pig, Invisible Lady and Acoustic Temple—Philo-sophical Swan—Penetrating Spy Glasses, Optical and Magnetic, and various other curiosities on similar principles—Also, a few of the most wonderful Feats as performed by the art of Legerdemain; with some reflections on Venitruquism.
W. WARDLAW, IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of MEDICINES, Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MEPHITIC AIR MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804. wtf
BENJAMIN DU-VAL, At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond. HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c. Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, CONSISTING OF
 Hatters' Irons Crude Tartar  Logwood Bason Irons  Copperas Bow-Strings  Vidregrase Linings  Fustick Galoons  Spanish Indigo Tassel Bands  Oil of Vitriol Rubbing Dishes  Aq. Fortis Stamper  Quickilver Trenchers, &c   Which added to his former Stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled, in his line of business, in this city. He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future. His experience for more than 12 years past, as Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers. In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to under-sell him. This he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own. Any articles that may be ordered and not approved of as to quality, may be returned in good order, and in a reasonable time. Richmond, May 30, 1805. (3w&1f)
THE SUBSCRIBERS have taken a Tenement in the large brick house just below the termination of the canal, where they propose to do business on COMMISSION, &c. They flatter themselves, from the eligibility of the situation, with the extensive capital which they will employ in that line, together with unyielding attention to give general satisfaction to those who may favor them with consignments. Jas. C. Anthony & Co. August 1st. 1805. w3r
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Albemarle county, South Garden, on the 10th inst., a negro man named PATRICK, he was bought about 11 years ago of some person in Richmond, then about 10 years old—he says he has connections in or near Petersburg, belonging to a Mr. Pendleton, where I expect he will endeavor to go, or to Norfolk. Patrick is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout made, yellow complexion, full face, with several scars on his jaw and neck, occasioned by a rising, and I believe a small part of two of his upper fore teeth is broke off near the corners—he was taken up in Powhatan on Friday last, and made his escape about 6 miles above the courthouse—he then said his intention was to go to Petersburg and Norfolk. His dress was a home made linen shirt and pantaloons. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to the jailor of Powhatan, or the subscriber in Albemarle, with all reasonable expenses. James Wood, for B. Martin. July 29th, 1805. w3w
Valuable School Book. JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, [PRICE $1 50.] A NEW SYSTEM OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, OR A GENERAL DESCRIPTION Of the most remarkable Countries throughout the known world: Their respective situations, extent, divisions, cities, rivers, mountains, soils, and productions; their commerce, manners, customs, laws, and religion; Together with their principal Historical Events, and Political Importance in the great Commonwealth of Nations; Compiled from the most modern systems of Geography, and the latest Voyages and Travels—and Containing many important additions to the Geography of the United States that have never appeared in any other work of the kind. ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT MAPS, Comprising the latest discoveries, and engraved by the first American Artists. By BENJAMIN DAVIES. A FRESH SUPPLY OF Lee's Genuine Patent Medicines, Is just received at this office.
SPEECH, DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR CLAIBORNE, TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, ON PROLOGUING THEM, JULY 3, 1805.
Fellow Citizens of the Legislative Council: I have attended in this hall for the purpose of prologuing your session, and thus to close, perhaps forever, the political connexion now subsisting between us. The occasion has given rise to the reflections, calculated to excite on my part, a great degree of sensibility. To you, gentlemen, who have participated with me the toil of legislating for a territory situated as this has been; where a general innovation throughout the whole system of government, presented a variety of legislative objects that required the exercise of a more than ordinary share of talent and discretion; where prejudice and former habits presented impediments to that progress of improvement, which experience had suggested, and reason sanctioned;—& above all, where party spirit, lighted up by restless, and occasionally by unprincipled ambition, was too successful in producing distrust and inquietude; permit me to observe that to citizens, who neither influenced by any wayward impulse of the moment, or awed by the difficulties in view, attended with fidelity and remained with firmness at the post assigned them by their country, a great debt of gratitude is due, and my sincerity cannot be questioned, when for them I profess much respect, and a sincere regard.
Uncautious men have said, and many have been deceived into the belief, that this country became annexed to the United States under the most favorable auspices and that therefore every dissatisfaction manifested by the people may be attributed to the feebleness or wickedness of the local administration. To what degree of credit this statement is entitled, you gentlemen, well know. But let the stranger be told, that at the period of the cession, the aspect of affairs in Louisiana was not such as to justify an expectation on the part of those intrusted with the government, that their administration would for some time, be otherwise than painful and perplexing.
In a territory whose citizens are for the most part either natives, or descendants of natives of France and Spain, who had long cherished a fond remembrance of the country of their forefathers;—in a territory that had been controuled by the will of arbitrary chiefs, for near a century, and harassed by frequent change of allegiance; where the ties of birth, affinity and language;—the influence of habit and past favors, had made those impressions, which like causes every where produce, the man indeed must be little acquainted with human nature, who had supposed that in a territory thus situated the principles of the American government, could have been introduced without difficulty, or that the public functionaries could have discharged their duties in such a way, as to have conciliated the good opinion of all. That the people have experienced inconvenience, must be admitted; but that it was inseparable from the change of dominion, during the first provisional government, probably some errors may have been committed, and these have too often been exaggerated by the malevolent and designing. On this subject, however, I feel no uneasiness, as the errors of a good intention will readily be excused by a generous people; but in relation to the calumnies to which I have been subjected, and their authors, I look down upon them with contempt, from that eminence on which conscious rectitude has placed me. I believe I may confidently assert that the provisional administration in Louisiana was commenced and conducted with consistency as to the principle by which its acts were governed; a principle of mild and conciliatory justice, resolved on at an early period, and the best policy that could be pursued in a district, where the harmony of the citizens was secured but by slender ties, and where it was the daily labor of some to rend those ties asunder. Armed as that administration was with extensive power, it was, perhaps, difficult to avoid the character of tyranny without being exposed to charges of defect on the other extreme.
Superficial observers, and perverted minds are often unable to view the arm as otherwise than feeble, which, when clothed with power, refuses to exert it. But the principle was fixed, and if occasions did occur that might have justified a departure from it, I nevertheless look back with pleasure to the forbearance that was so happily persevered in, and I feel proud in the reflection that no unwholesome spirit of resentment, was at any time manifested by the government or its friends.
But whatever, upon the whole, may have been the defects of that administration, this much at least we find to be a fact, that the country has suffered no material injury from them; that through the favor of heaven and the amiable disposition of the people in general, good order was preserved, private and public rights secured, and the territory advanced in agriculture, commerce, population and real wealth. Fellow Citizens of the Legislative Council: I now come to the period at which your labors commenced, and permit me to assure you of my great admiration of the judgment you have manifested in selecting proper objects of legislation. Your code of criminal law, exhibiting a system at the same time mild and energetic; the judicious innovations which you have occasionally made in the municipal arrangements of the country; the wise acts you have passed for the convenience, encouragement, and protection of commerce, as well as for the internal improvement of the territory; and above all, the laudable provision you have made for the introduction of science and literature, and for the education of the rising generation, will remain lasting testimonies of your abilities, discretion and real patriotism. With respect to the laws for the organization of the militia, I have great confidence in their success; but a sufficient time has not elapsed to give the operation of them a fair trial. Within a period so limited as that of your sessions, and with such a diversity of duties before you, more could not have been expected, and it is a subject of congratulation that so much has been done, and done so well.
Another important change in the nature of our government, now awaits us. The congress of the United States, over just to their engagements, and faithful to the interests of all within their protection, have assigned the period at which Louisiana is to become one of the sovereign and independent states of the American union, in the mean time the right of self government is extended to this district, under the like restrictions which have been laid on our fellow citizens, in the other territories of the United States. This species of temporary government has been found commensurate to the protection of society, and the advancement of the general weal, and is certainly well calculated for the gradual introduction of those representative principles, on which the future constitution of the state (when erected) must necessarily be predicated. But possibly there may be many, whom this new form of government will fail to satisfy. It would indeed, be a presumption unwarranted by experience, to calculate on universal approbation of any measure. The best of men may occasionally differ in political sentiment, and the investigation of their opinions lead to truth, and may be considered one of the salutary incidents of political freedom. But, unfortunately, society is sometimes infested with members who argue, not to enlighten, but to mislead their fellow citizens, and who from motives of disingenuous ambition, or from malice, labor incessantly to raise themselves on the ruin of others.—That there have been, and still are, a few individuals among us of that description, is I fear too true. Under their patronage calumny may recommence its efforts—It may distort the most innocent actions, and pervert error into crime.—It may enter the threshold of domestic life, harrow up private feelings, and produce private distress: But the distrust of the discerning, and the contempt of the good, will sooner or later, drive the authors into obscurity.
Fellow Citizens of the Council, After the political change, on the eve of which we now are, there remains but one more which this territory is destined to experience, and that is, its complete incorporation into the American Union. We have heard idle reports of various kinds, respecting new territorial divisions, and partial, and sometimes total retrocessions to foreign powers; but these seem to me to be the fanciful chimeras of unreflecting minds. My firm belief is, that the Mississippi will cease to flow, ere she ceases to behold Louisiana attached to the empire of American Freedom.—A disposition to encroach on the territories of others, is foreign to the nature of our government; but the perfect preservation of her own, is one of its vital principles. Just to the rights of others, the American nation will preserve her own inviolate, or perish with them. Fellow Citizens of the Council, I fear the range I have taken has been too extensive, and that I trespass upon your polite attention. Your duties are closed—I declare your session prorogued, sine die. You will retain my affectionate remembrance, and my best wishes accompany you. WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE. New-Orleans, July 3d, 1805.
BEST TURNIP & CABBAGE SEED, For sale at ISAAC H. JUDAH'S Store. Richmond, July 16, 1805. w5t

THE YAZOO SPECULATION.
No. VI.
The failure of the speculation of 1789 which we described in our last number, instead of deterring from further attempts, appears only to have invigorated the spirit and determined the pursuit of other means, more desperate and audacious. A new project appears to have been devised during the session of the legislature of Georgia in 1795, and put in motion in different parts of the United States in the summer of the year 1796. Gen. Gunn, of Georgia, a man whose character is too well known to require a particular history on our part, especially as the man is "gone to his account"—this man uniting a daring spirit with an utter contempt for morals in every circumstance of life, appears to have been the grand agent or leader in this stupendous scheme of fraud. The most influential men in Georgia were sounded. Many of them who had before sustained characters above reproach, were drawn in by the temptations of immense wealth to be acquired by so cheap a purchase as their vote and influence for the passage of the law! Many indeed were ignorant of the real merits of the title to the lands which were the objects of spoil; but many, to the honor of Georgia, very many proved themselves superior to temptation.
In Philadelphia, where Congress then sat, steps were taken to provide a future interest. Members of the senate and of the house of representatives were made interested in the Yazoo—and it is very generally believed that the late Mr. Hamilton and his rival Mr. Burr were both deeply interested in it. It is certain that judge Nathaniel Pendleton a friend of Mr. Hamilton, was one of the prime movers and contrivers of the extension of this fraud; and the late judge Wilson, whose life was otherwise so honorable, was seduced into an immense participation of the meditated spoil. After making arrangements in different parts of the union, it was determined to begin the operations of the speculators at the winter session of the Georgia legislature of 1794—Here we shall introduce the official records, though they are tedious and circumstantial, but as official records will speak more imperatively to the judgment of the reader, than the mere allegations of a newspaper editor—we shall prefer the detail however tedious, to any abstracts which might weaken the authenticity of the facts or diminish their force. The extracts which we shall here make are officially authenticated—when the fraud was detected and measures taken by the citizens of Georgia to frustrate the fraud and save the state from the disgrace, enquiries were made in the legislature of Georgia, in the most formal manner into the mode and extent of the corruption by which the machinery of fraud has been put into motion—the authentication is in the following form.
Office of clerk of the house of representatives, GEORGIA, LOUISVILLE, 25th August, 1801.
I do certify that the annexed 8 sheets contain a true extract from the journal of the house of representatives of this state, at a session of the general assembly in January, 1796.
GEO. R. CLAYTON, for HINES HOLT, CLK. H. R.
From the eight sheets here referred to we take only a part, just so much as will enable the reader to comprehend the means, the extent, and the nature of the corruption—we shall also give the names of the persons who were then most prominent, and particularly the names of the members of the legislature who had been bribed and were participators in the fraud upon the public.
EXTRACTS.
ROBERT FLOURNOY, esq. being duly sworn saith, that at the last session of the legislature, before the last, he made an acquaintance with judge Pendleton, that the said judge Pendleton contemplated and made proposals to the legislature to purchase a part of the vacant territory; that he then offered the deponent a share provided the business succeeded; that not being the case, the deponent attended at the last session, when that subject came on the carpet again—That then William Longstreet, called on the deponent one morning, at his lodgings & informed him, that he, the deponent was set down for a share of 75,000 acres, in the Georgia company; that the deponent was informed that he was set down by the influence of Gen. Gunn—the deponent further saith, that the meeting of the Georgia Mississippi company was held at the deponent's quarters; that he was present at some of their meetings, and during the passage of the act for the disposal of the western lands, he thinks, general Gunn sent for the deponent, and asked him if he was intimate with Henry Mitchell, esquire, a senator from the county of Warren. The deponent answered he was. Gen. Gunn then requested the deponent to go to him, the said Mitchell, and propose to him to take a share of 75,000 acres of the lands on the same terms of the other purchasers, and at the same time to urge him to vote for selling the same—the said Gunn mentioned that captain Haines had a share of 56,000 acres on these terms, who was a brother-in-law to Mr. Mitchell, but that Mr. Mitchell would have a share exclusive of that. The
deponent did make such a proposal, which Mr. Mitchell refused. The deponent further saith that the said general Gunn requested him at some time during that session and before the bill for selling the land was passed, to go to Robert Thomas, a member of the senate from Hancock county, and know if he was earnest in the business, for that he was fearful he did not intend to be uniform for he was afraid the fellow was frightened, or words of that nature; that the deponent did call on Mr. Thomas for that purpose, who told him that he meant to be uniform. The deponent after the rising of the legislature, saw the said Thomas in the streets of Augusta, when the said Thomas made this observation:—"They blame me for speculation on now I will speculate; Flournoy you have been speculating all your life, and I will make more money in two years than you have made in your whole life." The deponent replied, I believe you have made more in two months, or less time.
(Signed) R. FLOURNOY. State of Georgia, Burke County.
Before Thomas Lewis, esquire, one of the justices of the peace for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Clement Lanier esq. one of the representatives of the legislature, who being sworn on the holy evangelists of Almighty God, deposeth and saith, that during the last session of the legislature at Augusta, in the winter of the year 1794, he being a member of the house of representatives, and sitting on the same seat with Henry Glindrat another member of that house before the speaker took the chair, the said Glindrat recommended to him to be in favor of selling the western lands, for that he, the said Glindrat understood it worth our notice, for Mr. Thomas Wylly, a senator from Effingham county had told the said Glindrat that he the said Wylly, could have eight or ten likely negroes for his part—and the deponent further saith, that on the same day in the afternoon, the said Thomas Wylly came into the lobby of the house, and beckoned to the deponent, who followed him out, when a conversation commenced about the Yazoo act—that at this time a Mr. Denison came by and asked what we were upon—the said Wylly answered the land business—the said Denison then came up and Wylly withdrew, the said Denison then told the deponent that he did not pretend to advise any member to be in favor of selling the land, but those who were in favor of it were handsomely provided for and that if the deponent thought proper to be in favor of selling he should have part, and the said Denison said he was a purchaser of such of the member's parts, as had a mind to sell, but understood that some of the members pretended to ask eight or ten negroes for a share or their share, he said he could not give so much, but the deponent might depend he would purchase—the deponent further saith, that previous to any of the before recited circumstances, Mr. William Longstreet, one of the members of the said legislature, frequently called on the deponent and asked him why he was not in favor of selling the western lands, who answered, he did not think it right to sell to companies of speculators; the deponent at this time wishing to make further discovery of the conduct of the members on that sale, and therefore affected to be inclined to come into the measure, and by that means kept up a conversation about it occasionally, that on the day the bill received its first reading before the house was convened, the said Longstreet, spoke to the deponent to get his approbation to the sale, the deponent asked him to show what security the members had of the purchasers, when the said Longstreet presented a certificate entitling the bearer to two shares of twenty-five thousand acres each, signed by Nathaniel Pendleton chairman—he, the deponent, then told the said Longstreet, that that was not what he had formerly told him was a member's share, for that the said Longstreet had before said a member's share was seventy-five thousand acres, that the said Longstreet then told the deponent, if he would wait a few minutes or an hour, he would bring him another certificate from Gunn's company for the same number of acres; that the deponent in order to disengage himself from the conversation, then said the security was not sufficient to entitle him to the land, that the said Longstreet then told the deponent, if he was not satisfied with the certificate, he would give him one thousand dollars for it or for them, the deponent then presented the certificate to the said Longstreet, and went into the house, which was the last interview he had on the subject. The deponent further saith, that the shares offered him as aforesaid, were expressly designed to induce him the deponent, to vote for the bill for disposing of the western territory.
(Signed) CLEM. LANIER. From these two affidavits we have several facts: 1. We find that the land was actually parcelled out into lots of several thousand shares, before the law passed. 2. That the "companies of speculators," had their chairman, who made their contracts "for the bear before it was caught." 3. That the little principalities of 75,000 acres were to be given as the price of each vote. 4. That in case of the members not chusing to keep the price of their vote—there were agents who were ready to give money or goods for the certificates of the speculators. (To be continued.)
NEW-YORK, August 9.
North West Coast of America.
J. B. Coats, esq. of Bladensburg, has added something to the information we lately gave concerning discoveries and settlements on the Western Coast of North America.—He was an officer on board the same vessel with capt. Kendrick. On the arrival of capt. Metcalfe at Washington Island, Mr. Coats engaged with him as his second officer and pilot, for the coast. That was the first port visited by captain Metcalfe. Mr. Coats's Journals, during the time of his being in the Eleonora, until his arrival in China, are now in the state of Massachusetts. Capt. Metcalfe was cut off on his second visit to Washington Island, in attempting to tow his vessel into Barrell's Inlet, and all the people excepting one were massacred. The tract of land purchased by capt. Kendrick, as mentioned in capt. Crowninshield's correct and intelligent statement to doctor Mitchell, was at Nootka Sound; and his grantees were CALLECOX and MARQUINA, two noted Chiefs, though both are since dead. Mr. Coats says, the Russians were on the coast as early as 1788 as far south as Cook's River, where they had erected several huts. Speaking of Columbia River, he thinks the name was given by capt. Gray, of the Mary Washington, at the very time he was on the coast with capt. Kendrick, in the ship Columbia.
August 13.
A letter from Havana, of a late date, says, "The ship Venelia, captain Walsh, of Boston, was detained by a sloop of war, sent into Providence, and dismissed.—When she was hauled, and asked her cargo, the captain answered, "Shoes, leather, and nails;" but, on examination at Providence, these proved to be Sugar Box-nails, Calfskins, and fine Shoes. The judge pronounced them articles of legal traffic, and the captors agreed to relinquish the proceedings.
"The brig Gayosa was carried in because she had a cask of hardware invoiced Compasses. The captors construed this into mariners compasses, and they proved to be such only as are used by carpenters, &c."
Extract of a letter from a passenger on board the ship Alexander, dated London, June 30, 1805.
"I herewith have the pleasure of informing you of my safe arrival here, after a passage of 29 days. Owing to the fear of meeting with ice, our captain directed his course as far South as 33 degrees, which prolonged our passage at least 3 days. Although we have seen no ice, we have several times heard the rolling of it distinctly. Other vessels that have not used the same precaution, must have either perished or suffered a great deal. This has been the case with the ship Thomas, of New-York, bound to Hull, which has been fallen in with at sea, having 5 feet water in her hold, and it is thought has not been able to make a port.
Extract of a letter from New Haven, August 10.
"I can truly say I never knew it at this season of the year, more healthy than at this time. So far as I can get information (I have made particular inquiry from all parts of the town) I can hear of no one very sick of any disorder. There has been very little cause for the alarm which has been excited. There have been but two deaths in New-Haven of all disorders whatever, since July."—Com. Adv.
PHILADELPHIA, August 14.
Yesterday arrived the brig Sally and Jenny, Hunt from Barbadoes. On the 30th ult. in lat. 25. Long. 68, at 7 o'clock in the evening, was brought too by a shot from a French privateer schooner of one or 2 guns, who ordered the boat on board with the papers. A barque riggid ship and a large single decked brig being in company, prizes to the schooner. The privateer boat was put out, and four men came on board the brig, and searched every part of her, in a very particular manner, bundling up every paper and all the letters, and sent them on board the privateer, the captain declaring he should detain capt. Hunt on board all night. The papers belonging to the vessel were first examined, the letters were then looked over, breaking open and examining every one that had the appearance of business, such as hand bills or accounts were detained, and all the Baltimore letters, the privateer men declaring the Baltimore coquanas. After detaining captain Hunt, until ten o'clock at night—then demanding two oars, and some bottles of wine, which they received, their boat left the brig, and captain H. was allowed to return, in his own boat, with his papers, and such letters as they did not detain. The prize brig was bound to New York, with a freight from some of the Windward Islands belonging to Boston. The barque was a high full built vessel, probably from London to Baltimore. The privateer was from St. Domingo. Same day spoke the schooner Highland, bound to St. Jago. Yesterday arrived the brig Mercury, captain Dolby, from Port Antonio, Jam. which he left July 15, and has furnished us with a file of papers, but they contain nothing worth extracting.
NORFOLK, August 16.
Yesterday arrived here from Batavano (a small port in Cuba) the ship Eliza, captain Evans, of this port. The capture, plunder, and detention of this ship and cargo, says a letter from a respectable character in Cuba—"will give you some idea of the abuses and impositions upon our trade in this Island,
which are beyond conception, and no person can have a just idea of them, without being here."
We have had the perusal of Captain Evans's protest made before the American Consul at Havana, of which the following is a short sketch, and in which it will be seen that it is not the lawless depredations of pirates, that are complained of, but the acts of the Officers of the Spanish Government, from the Chief to the lowest.
The Eliza was captured on the 27th of February, in prosecution of a voyage from Jamaica to this port, the captain and part of the crew were put on shore, upon an uninhabited Island, from whence they got to Havana, after experiencing many hardships, and being exposed to the danger of perishing for want of food. The ship and the remainder of the crew, were taken into the above mentioned port of Batavano.
A few days after Capt. Evans got to Havana he met the person who was put on board his ship as Prize Master; this person informed, that the Master of the privateer convinced that the ship could not be made a prize, had, to avoid prosecution, gone off; and that his ship was in possession of some Frenchmen and Spaniards. The Prize Master, at the same time, gave up to capt. Evans, the ship's papers, that were in his possession.
Upon this information, capt. Evans presented a memorial to the Captain-General of the Island, in which he stated his case, and prayed that he might have an order for the restitution of his vessel and cargo. To this memorial, no answer was given.—In a few days after, capt. Evans presented another memorial to the Captain-General, in which he recapitulated the subject of his former, and stated in addition, that the part of the crew which had been detained on board the ship, were confined as prisoners, and were suffering for necessaries—that the vessel and cargo were daily plundered, and the whole would, in a short time, be lost. To this memorial, no answer was given. Upon this, Capt. Evans proceeded to Batavano, where he was fully informed of the sufferings of his people, and the depredations on the vessel and cargo. No sooner was the Commandant of the place, informed that Capt. Evans was there, than he ordered him to leave the place instantly, without permitting him to see his people, or go on board of his ship. As this order was backed with a threat of imprisonment, in case of disobedience, capt. Evans was obliged to return to Havana, where he remained until the 20th of June;—when by his own, and the unceasing efforts of Mr. Gray, the late, and Mr. Hill, the present Consul, he procured an order for the restitution of the vessel and cargo. When capt. Evans got possession, he found one third of the cargo (originally 180 puncheons of Rum) had been plundered. The ship had been stripped of her Boats, Anchors, Cables, and Running Rigging, with one half of her sails.—In addition to all this, the Master of the privateer, had contracted a debt of about 900 dollars, which the Commandant compelled capt. Evans to satisfy, before he would permit him to depart. Many minor instances of the iniquitous conduct of the Officers of the Spanish Government are omitted. Enough is said, to show the public, the conduct of the officers who were bound in duty and honor, to afford the rights of hospitality and protection.
We hope and believe, that a representation of this case will be made to our government, from whom alone, redress for this and similar aggressions can be expected. It furnishes matter of surprize, that the merchants of this place, have not pursued the same measure, as the merchants of Charleston, published in this day's Ledger.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE, sen. late of Clifton, Hanover county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should there be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are requested to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the 1st day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar.
Henry S. Shore, Adm'r. With the Will annexed. Richmond, 19th August, 1805. 10
L I M E.
A CARGO of the first quality of unslacked Philadelphia LIME, for sale, at cost and charges.—Also, SOAP, CANDLES, ROSIN and POTASH, for sale, wholesale and retail.
Thomas Maule. 8th mo 19th, 1805 2
N. B. The subscriber's manufactory is now carried on to a greater extent than any one of the kind ever has been in the state of Virginia.
JOHN TOMPKINS.
HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale, at the Book Store of Jacob Johnson, Richmond. The Planter's Virginia Almanack, For the Year 1806.
Country Merchants and others may be supplied by the gross, dozen or single copy, at the following prices, viz. Per gross 5 dollars.—per dozen 50 cents.—single copy 6 cents.
* The highest price in cash or goods, will be given, for all kinds of Clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, at the above store. August 20th, 1805. wti
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
OUR prints are still occupied with inserting the orations delivered on the late anniversary of independence. A rivalry seems to have prevailed among the republicans and federalists on this occasion; each appears to have been anxious to show their respect for the principles which gave it birth. But in manifesting this respect, a very dissimilar course has been pursued. In the animadversions of the republicans, we observe not only a devotion to the abstract principles of liberty, but also a warm attachment to the peculiar and distinctive measures that have emanated from them. They exult not only in the heroism that dictated the memorable declaration of independence, but also in the acts which have secured it. Paying suitable honors to the statesmen and heroes of the revolution, who carried us successfully through our arduous struggle, they are neither unmindful of, or ungratefully for the services and virtues of those, who have since exerted their powers in perfecting the freedom of their country, in rendering it still more independent of foreign connections, and in increasing the security of the citizen in the full enjoyment of his rights. They have, under the guidance of these motives, compared the principles of our institutions with those of the old world, and the effects of the one with the effects of the other, and found the most abundant reason for felicitation. They have contemplated the old world enclaved under the dominion of a few men, neither entitled by talent or virtue to the high and exclusive powers they wield. With this degrading picture of the abject condition of man, they have triumphantly contrasted the condition of their own countrymen in the enjoyment of equal rights and the undivided participation of political power. They have contemplated the old world agitated to its centre by rebellions and wars. With this awful spectacle they have compared the peace & tranquility of the U. States. They have contemplated the former oppressed with taxes, while the latter scarcely feels those imposed. They have seen the immense treasures of the former lavished on useless projects, or on sycophants and courtiers, while here the public contributions are scrupulously devoted to objects directly connected with the general welfare. They have contemplated the inhabitants of Europe exposed to the deadliest scourges, and reduced a great part of them, to the lowest depth of misfortune, while here they behold industry always crowned with reward, the whole country smiling with gladness, and rising, with unprecedented rapidity, to wealth and comfort. With these themes for their texts, their honest hearts have poured out a copious effusion of thanks, and their minds have been elevated by a noble pride, at contemplating the interesting spectacle. Transcending the dull limits of cool reflection, they may have thrown on the canvass, in some instances, more glowing tints than are warranted by facts. The vision of hope may have kindled a more glowing picture than events will realise. But still the outlines are true; nor can any one say what effects may be disclosed, in a few years, by the wise direction of the resources of five millions of freemen, (surpassed, neither in industry or enterprise by any people on earth, and to whom nature has been unusually bountiful,) under governments whose chief employment consists in protecting, instead of invading, their rights and happiness. If in Europe a prosperous nation does not doubt its population in less than five hundred years, while here our numbers are doubled in twenty three, what bounds can be fixed to our progress, and what rules, derived from the tardy steps of the European, can with justice be applied to us? Had the most fertile imagination committed to writing a century ago its most daring flights on the destiny of this country, would they, however extravagant they might then have been thought, have equalled the scenes which have since occurred? With feelings, inspired by the actual situation of their country, by its unparalleled prosperity, by its towering glories, and by the bright prospects that await it, it is surprizing that in the fullness of their hearts they have rejoiced, and honestly, as well as wisely, given credit to their peculiar institutions, and those who administer them. If we give the republicans credit for this full expression of their ideas, and unbowing of their hearts, what shall we say of those who dead to the proud feelings of Americans and freedom, and insensible to the glowing happiness that surrounds them, have seized this occasion, this day of jubilee, not to rejoice, not to join the chorus of gratitude, but to depreciate the sacred principles of republicanism, to question their soundness and feasibility, and to conjure up all the courtly libels that have been pronounced upon them by courtiers and sycophants, by tyrants and slaves;—calling upon us to hold in recollection the mournful catastrophe

of every republic that has ever before existed, and representing the people as incompetent to govern themselves. In accordance with this dark picture, we observe these men condemning with indiscriminate reprobation all the measures of their government, and contending against the force of facts and every one's feelings, that the country is neither prosperous nor free, and that it is degraded in the eyes of the world. While abroad, wherever civilization prevails, the American name is respected, these men, with unaccountable malignity, while they are themselves enjoying prosperity not to be found in any other region of the earth, are calumniating the principles of liberty, and traducing with the basest calumnies, the lives and actions of its best defenders. Because the people are too wise to surrender themselves, with all their property, into the custody of these political maniacs, the doors of bedlam are thrown open, and the denunciations of unbridled resentment are thrown upon them. Having adopted the old maxim, "aut Cæsar aut nullus,"—by the rashness of their conduct, they are rapidly hurrying themselves with all the impotence of passion, into that insignificance which can alone restore them to their senses. When they shall have ceased to expect to regain the power which they have abused, and content themselves with the enjoyment of the rights of freemen, without aspiring to govern the people of America, without their consent, they will become candidates for the esteem they have forfeited. Until then, they must not expect either the approbation of their country, or of their own consciences. Nat. Intel.
By the fast sailing ship Hercules, capt. Bradford, arrived on Saturday evening from Liverpool, we have received files of London papers to the 27th June, and extracts from Lloyd's lists to the 18th. The contents of our papers are by no means interesting.—We however shall continue to extract from them such articles as appear in any manner illustrative of the present situation or future prospects of Europe.—Our correspondent in London, under date of June 24th, furnishes us with the following brief summary of English politics.— Phil. Gaz.
"There is an unfortunate misunderstanding between the friends of Mr. Pitt and Lord Sidmouth.—Without being informed of the particulars of this misunderstanding, we have reason to think that the difference between them arises from two points.—The friends of Mr. Pitt are for lenient proceedings against Lord Melville, and with that intent have instructed the Attorney General to throw in questions and obstacles before the house, previous to his lordship's trial, for a criminal prosecution; while the friends of the opposite party were for impeachment and a speedy punishment. The friends of Lord Sidmouth complain of the severity with which Lord St. Vincent has been censured since he was first Lord of the Admiralty, only because he reformed many abuses, and prevented much waste connived at by the officers in all the king's yards at Plymouth, Portsmouth, &c. and worked a complete reform in them; and contend he was the best First Lord of the Admiralty the board ever had, and that since his time the naval department has been and is badly managed. The friends of Mr. Pitt contend that the affairs of the country have been in a retrograde situation ever since the peace of Amiens in 1801; and that that weak and blamable treaty laid the foundation of all Bonaparte's designs for the subjugation of England.—The friends of Lord Sidmouth go on complaining (favored by circumstances lately) that neither the army or military force of the country is so numerous to meet the theatre of invasion, nor the number of ships at sea so formidable against the foe now, as during his administration. The debates of last night, which I shall send you herewith, will show how these charges are supported by comparison and calculation, and the real temper of the parties, and the conclusion; but Pitt is a match for them all. Sometimes it is reported this scism is such, that finding it difficult to act, Mr. Pitt will advise his majesty to dissolve the Parliament, or else that he will try to get rid of Lord Sidmouth and his party, and endeavor to form a coalition upon a large scale, which shall include the leading men in opposition.—Mr. Fox,—Gray,—Sheridan."
"Be these things terminated as they may, I am warranted in a supposition by what I have read lately, taken from the French and German papers, that Bonaparte, seeing he has mounted the ladder of his ambition to the topmost mound at Milan, perceives that his dignities will be best secured and maintained by finding out some means whereby a general peace may be brought about; and what is there, after what has been seen, such a genius cannot accomplish? This object however, will depend a good deal upon what success the English Ministry will meet with in the present conferences with the powers already mentioned. Bonaparte hints already, through the organs of his ministers and writers at Paris, there are two ways in which a general peace may be effected, either by maintaining the treaty of Amiens, or by admitting the rights and privileges of certain powers not provided for or mentioned in that treaty.—This expression, though it does not open the door to peace, is putting a hand on the latch."
The tranquility of the United States continues. Its commerce not free from insult, has been a productive source of national wealth, and has been found suffi-
cient to employ all the riches, which from various means have been adopted by any European power, and friendly negotiation still promises an end (difficulties). The war with Tripoli still exists, and many a sigh is still uttered for our prisoners who remain slaves to the barbarians. Yet the hope is not abandoned of humbling Tripoli, and of obtaining peace by our demands of it, rather than our voluntary tribute. Enquiry is still busy with Louisiana. The state of New Orleans is continually conforming to the laws and customs of the United States, and the greater part of the population will probably soon decide upon the consent of manners. The military law agrees well with the substance of our military arrangements, and must have immediate and great effect upon character. A subscription is begun for the establishment of a Protestant Minister of religion, in the city. All these things concur to produce a harmony, and union of interests. In the interior, the different states are providing for the most free communications. In Kentucky a tenure of lands more sure seem to meet the public wishes, than that which depends altogether on future payments. This will require some change in the condition of sales of land. In Frankfort, Kentucky, provision is making for a public library. The persons appointed by the president, to the interior government, were on their way to the places of their destination. Gov. Wilkinson was at Massac, and Governor Hull near Detroit. The many questions respecting the Judicial Department, have resulted in a persuasion in the middle states that much may be safely done by tribunals of conciliation, to lessen the business of courts. Much of the business of mercantile life is voluntarily done by such references. It is said, in one state, in the year preceding 1795, 25,461 cases were before the courts. That in the three years after 1795, the cases were 9,653, which upon the presumption of an equal number of suits, supposes 16,000 parties satisfied.
The accounts from North-Carolina of combinations among the negroes, to take vengeance upon the whites, agree with the expectations we are to have from the African slavery. In colonies in which an absolute government is felt, even by the masters, in compensation for which they have a sovereignty upon their plantations, by a prohibition of all intercourse but at their pleasure, slaves can be maintained. But in a country in which the meanest white claims his liberty from his complexion, and enjoys it without control, it cannot be supposed that slavery ever can be encouraged with safety to those who profit from it. The extent of the negro combination is not known. From the history of their insurrection its extent is not probably great. They act by sympathy, without system, and without caution. The greatest danger is from their number, not their plans; from their violence, and instant fury, not their comprehensive designs. The general tranquillity & the love of peace may be known from the numerous orations which have been lately published on political and social occasions. They give us sure information of the public mind, & of that prevalent political contentment from which we can best know the public character. The National Intelligence has taken an opportunity to exhibit the blessings of peace, which when properly considered, will remove all complaints upon less interesting concerns, and involuntary evils.
The continued discoveries of peat, promise in different parts of our country to supply with fuel, such places as are not furnished with wood and coal. The use of it is better understood, and more approved, as its properties are known. From the late lectures of Dr. Black, we learn his opinion, "that peat, or the black moss of the moors, is an approximation to coal. It abounds, in Scotland and Ireland. It is not formed in every wet marsh, abounding in vegetable matter. The smell is considerably like that of the most inflammable lean coal; the blackest, hardest, heaviest peat, when the matter is almost in a palpable pulp, is the most inflammable, & leaves the smallest quantity of ashes. When dried, it breaks with a sort of polish, like a jasper. Its smell in burning is not very distinguishable from that of cannel coal. The smell of the best Dutch turf, which is taken up from the bottom of salt water, resembles that of the peat now mentioned very much. I am inclined to think that a certain juice is necessary for the formation of a bog into peat. Perhaps this juice is in the primitive bitumen. I suspect also that it is always accompanied by vitriolic matter. Peat ashes always contain a very great proportion of iron. I have seen three places in Russia, where there is superficial peat moss, and in all of them the vitriol is so abundant as to effloresce. One in particular, hard by Petersburg, shews it every morning on the clouds, when the dew has dried off. Peat mosses form very regular strata, lying indeed upon the surface; but if any operation of nature should cover this with a deep load of any other matter, it would be compressed, and rendered very solid; and remaining for ages in that situation, might form into a substance very like pit coal."
Accounts remain favorable respecting the fever of the season. In Philadelphia, 3 suspected persons were removed, and the city remained clear. Our accounts are favorable from Providence. At Baltimore, the deaths for the week ending 30th July, were 40; of these 6 of adults and 34 of children; 21 children of the cholera. On Saturday night, we were relieved from the oppressive drought by which we had
been afflicted. In July we had twice small showers, but on the 3d August 2 inches fell, with heavy thunder. And on the next night a quarter of an inch, so that we have been much refreshed.— Salem Reg.
From a London paper of June 12. Between five and six o'clock this morning, the debate upon Mr. Whitbread's motion closed, and the house divided, when the motion for the impeachment of Lord Melville, was lost, by a majority of 77—195 being for it, 272 against it.—A second division took place afterwards upon Mr. Bond's amendment for a criminal prosecution against Lord Melville, which was carried by a majority of 9.—Ayes 238—Noes 229.—At the trial in the court of king's bench should Lord Melville be convicted he will simply have to pay what damage the public treasury has sustained, and the fine will depend upon the verdict of the jury.
No one of the crowned heads in Europe hath shown more settled antipathy to Bonaparte, than the young king of Sweden.—The measures he has adopted to exhibit this have been spirited and uniform.—We will mention one.—On being informed that the king of Prussia had sent the order of the Black Eagle to the Emperor Napoleon, he immediately returned the insignia of that order which he received, when a child from the father of the present king of Prussia; declaring he would not be comprized in the same order with Bonaparte.—In proportion as he exhibits his hostility towards the French Emperor, he shows his friendship for the English; and has recently, by proclamation, granted them the exclusive privilege of warehousing goods at Stralsund. He is said to be backed by Russia.— Phil. pap.
Extract of a letter from Nassau, (N. P.) received in Philadelphia, dated July 31.
This day, arrived here, capt. Ross and crew of the schooner Hannah, who got ashore the 24th inst. on Florida reef. She was bound from Honduras for Philadelphia, with a cargo of mahogany, consigned to William Crammond. The vessel and cargo totally lost.
Flour has fallen considerably here, from the number of vessels sent in by our cruizers, bound from N. Orleans, to Havanna.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Branch of the U. S. Bank at N. Orleans, on the 16th ult. Benjamin Morgan, late of Philadelphia, merchant, was unanimously elected President.
His excellency A. Merry, minister from the court of London, is expected in town to-day from Washington.
Mr. Madison, we are informed, yesterday dined with his excellency the Marquis de Yrujo.— Phil. Gaz.
An article in our English papers, under head of Genoa, June 4, says, "Jerome Bonaparte commanding the frigate Pomoné, and two brigs, is cruising before this port! The Pomoné is a fine ship, built in our port."
In a Liverpool paper of the 22d of May, we find the following extraordinary circumstance which occurred a few days before, at Dingle, in the county of Kerry, Ireland.—"On the 11th a wreck was discovered by some fishing boats in the bay, and towed to shore. She appeared to have been a long time lost, and to have been a schooner rigged, about 100 tons burthen: On examining her hold, her cargo was found to consist of cod fish, cow hides, seal skins and oil, sixty butts of which were saved. From the decks every article was carried away, hatchets, bulkhead, &c. &c. and melancholy to relate a part of two hundred skeletons were found in the hold; about £100 in a tin case in different pieces of gold and silver, spy glasses, quadrants, silver spoons, books, clothes, bedding, &c. &c. A chest containing three or four dozen of fine shirts, umbrellas, swords, &c. was also found, and it is probable, belonged to some respectable passenger. It is supposed she was bound from some part of Newfoundland, and there is some reason to believe her destination was Dartmouth, as one of the oil butts was marked Tepeze & Co."
Extract of a letter from CHARLES PINCKNEY, Esq. late American minister at Madrid, dated at Aranjuez, six miles from Madrid, May 4.
"It is now five months since Mr. Monroe and myself have been deeply and closely engaged in arranging some very important concerns, and which are now nearly closing. In August last, I was ready to leave this country, having resigned my appointment as minister here; the malignant disorder which then made its appearance, prevented my departure, either by land or water, as cords of troops were placed round the sea ports, and all intercourse was prohibited between France and Portugal and this country.—As soon as these impediments were removed, Mr. Monroe arrived with a new special commission to himself and me; as it was joint and the dearest interests of our country were involved, I was obliged in honor to remain, altho' so imminently inconvenient to me in my affairs. You may expect me now in a very short time, as the special commission is now closing, and every moment's stay here is contrary to my wishes, and most ardent desire to be at home."
HISTORY OF VIRGINIA. We are happy to inform the public, that the second volume of this interesting work is now in the press, and will be printed
with all possible dispatch—and that such arrangements are made as will insure a speedy publication of the succeeding volumes.— (Petersburg Intel.)
A letter from Gottenburgh, dated the 3d inst. contains the following:—"The German mail of yesterday brought a private letter to Gottenburgh, stating the following to be the lacunae answer of the King of Prussia to the King of Sweden upon the latter's returning the Order of the Black Eagle:
"J'ai reçu l'Ordre de l'Aigle Noir dont je vous ai décoré, et j'espère que cela soit la dernière preuve de votre étourderie."
"FREDERIC GUILLAUME." TRANSLATION. "I have received the order of black Eagle, with which I had decorated you, and I hope this will be the last proof of your folly." "FREDERICK WILLIAM." (London paper.)
Extract from a journal kept by a young man belonging to Hatfield, an officer on board the Victory, lord Nelson's flag ship. "Feb. 18.—Anchored in Pula Bay, to water—and March 3d weighed again; but westwardly winds prevailed, did not get to our rendezvous, Cape Sebastians, until March 14, and on the 21st we anchored in Palma, to victual."
"April 3.—Put to sea with a westwardly wind; and on the 4th the Phœnix joined us with intelligence that the French fleet had again left Toulon. The wind continued from the west; and his lordship, still concealing them, bound for the eastward, stood for Palermo. In this, we were unfortunately deceived, as we learnt afterwards that the enemy steered for the westward, and passed the Gut on the 8th or 9th of April."
"May 1.—H. M. sloop Martin, brought intelligence that the French had been joined off Cadiz by five Spanish ships of the line; which had augmented their force to seventeen sail of the line, six frigates, two corvettes and two brigs."
"May 7.—Anchored at Gibraltar, with a light air from the westward; but a breeze springing up from the east, three hours after, we were under weigh. His lordship had determined (receiving no intelligence at Gibraltar) to push for the West-Indies; under the idea, that if the combined fleets had gone for Ireland, he would be too late to do any thing, and the channel fleet would be on the look out there; but should they have gone to the West-Indies, he might arrive before any squadron fitted out in England; and consequently more likely to check their progress."
Sir Richard Bickerton was left at Gibraltar, commander in chief of the Mediterranean station; on which were 2 ships of the line, the Excellent and Madras, 4 or 5 frigates, 3 brigs, 2 schooners and 1 cutter, the remainder of that late so important command.
"May 10.—We took our departure from Cape St. Vincent, our fleet consisting of ten sail of the line and three frigates. On the 17th, we made Madeira; but did not stop."
"May 20.—Crossed the Tropic line; when the usual ceremony of Neptune coming on board, ducking and shaving those who had never seen him before, was carried on with great glee. His lordship was quite pleased, and received Neptune (who was one of our quarter masters dressed, or more properly speaking, marked and painted in a ludicrous manner) with the greatest politeness. A grating mounted on four carriage trucks, with a canopy of flags raised over it, and drawn by about twenty strapping fellows, their bodies variously painted was his car. He was drawn along the starboard gangway, preceded by the band—their bodies also painted. His lordship conversed with him some time, with his hat off, asked after his wife who was also in the car; and then gave him a doubloon for the Victory, as she had never crossed the line before; telling him to fulfil his charter in a quiet manner, as we were all quiet folks on board the ship. I suppose there were near five hundred on board who had never crossed, yet there was not the least disturbance. Several of the officers paid; but I among a few others escaped, having crossed several times in a merchantman."
"May 29.—I heard that the Amazon was to be despatched, when within 200 leagues of Barbadoes, for information; and that a wardroom officer was going to purchase stock. I solicited and obtained permission from the admiral."
"May 31.—I came on board the frigate; his lordship, I believe, does not intend stopping any where; but keep ships going ahead for intelligence, and run down all the islands as far as Jamaica. So anxious is he, that I do really suppose, if he had not a fresh meal in the ship, he would not stop to purchase it; as soon as the fleet heave in sight, we are to get under weigh and meet them."
"June 3.—Between 30 and 40 leagues E. of Barbadoes. We have this day spoken his majesty's ship Lilly, from that island; and happy am I to say, received information of the Toulon fleet being in the W. Indies. The Lilly left Barbadoes a fortnight ago, and is now despatched to lord Nelson, who is, I suppose, 30 or 40 miles a stern of us. Vague report says, that the enemy are 24 sail of the line, exclusive of small craft. We had ten sail of the line; there are four in the W. Indies, and seven with admiral Cochrane; so that I think it probable, after having led his lordship this dance, he will thrash them before long soundly. They were at Martinique three weeks ago. I am extremely happy, on his lordship's account, that they are here, as it will prove his conjectures
right, and give him a great deal of satisfaction."
"June 4.—I have been on shore about an hour—no time for enquiries—the fleet is in sight!—our ship getting under weigh—the French fleet gone for Trinidad—a dietu."
Since writing the above I went on board the Amazon; but the signal being made to anchor, came on shore again. We are going to take troops on board, and shall sail again to-morrow—some hot work we shall most certainly have before long."
Since July 31, 1803, (says the writer) his lordship has never once crossed the side of the ship."
From the Norfolk Ledger. List of vessels belonging to this port, captured by French and Spanish privateers during the present war with an estimate of their value. Ship Eliza, valued vessel and cargo, 25,000 Brig Mary, 26,000 Comet, 20,000 Jane, 2,000 Sch'r Sarah, 25,000 Helen, 25,000 Telemachus, 14,000 Iris, 11,500 Unity, 13,000 Comet, 1,000 Sloop George, 10,500 Ship Charles Carter, and sch'r Olive Branch, taken and retaken by the British—probable loss, 5,000 Dollars, 196,000
JEROME BONAPARTE.—We have seen a letter from a gentleman in Paris, to his friend in this town, dated May 26, 1805, which says, "Jerome Bonaparte was presented to the King of Italy at Milan, the day before his coronation; and received in full favor and grace. I is said, he had to marry the Queen of Etruria with whom I had the honor of being in public company in Florence. Jerome's wife is here called Miss Patterson; she was forbidden to land, and ordered immediately back to the United States. It is said however, she is to have a French pension."
I is known that the Pope has annulled the marriage of Jerome Bonaparte with our beautiful country woman; and it is not improbable, that his brother the Emperor and King will endeavor to strengthen his alliance with some of the continental powers, by marrying Jerome to some one of these branches. Bonaparte has shown a singular anxiety to procure husbands for this Queen of Etruria. In every personal qualification she is said to be the very reverse of Mrs. Jerome Bonaparte, and the first husband Bonaparte could procure her, was the lame deformed dwarf, the King of Etruria. The Emperor has more than once endeavored to coax his son in law Prince Beauharnais, to wed the widow Queen; but he has declared off;—and now it seems, Jerome is to espouse her.—We cannot think, after having sat at so fair a feast as his lovely American bride has spread before him, he will very readily consent to "batten on a mæo."
Boat. Cent.
ROOT AND BRANCH. Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, was accustomed to make an annual feast, at which she invited all her relations.—At one of the family meetings she drank all their healths, adding, "what a glorious sight it is to see such a number of branches flourishing from the old root," but observing Jack Spencer laugh, insisted on knowing what occasioned his mirth, and promised to forgive him, be what it would.—"Why then, Madam," said he, "I was thinking how much more all the branches would flourish if the old root were under ground."
DIED.—At Philadelphia, Mr. JOHN THOMPSON, Printer, celebrated for his elegant hot pressed edition of the Holy Bible.
WILLIAM & MARY LOTTERY. Williamsburg July 27, 1805.
The Commissioners of the Lottery for the Benefit of William and Mary College, think it necessary to make known to the adventurers in the first class that course which they have resolved to pursue, in consequence of those circumstances which have baffled their attempt to conduct the drawing to a close satisfactory to all concerned. Such a close the Commissioners had reason confidently to anticipate, as they had committed the drawing to Gentlemen, whose probity is so well known, and whose zeal in the interests of Literature merits their warmest acknowledgments. But, though it is not always within the province of human foresight to guard against occurrences the most unsearchable, it is always within the power of honest intentions to pursue that course which justice requires.
For that course the Commissioners have laboriously sought. They have not only weighed, in their own minds, the pretensions of those who oppose, and of those who contend for a re-drawing; they have not only given their respective claims the most impartial investigation; but anxious to be guided by the best legal information which could be collected in a case so perplexed in its own nature, and at the same time, so interesting to many, they have resorted to several eminent law characters. Their opinions are as follows: All of them, however, have concurred in recommending a submission of the case to that Tribunal, in whose decision all must acquiesce. This recommendation will be followed without delay. A suit has already been commenced by one of the fortunate adventurers. The Commissioners on their part, will not impede the progress of the suit, but will solicit a decision of the Court of Appeals, during the ensuing term.
The decision as to one prize, will establish a principle applicable to all prizes, and will furnish a rule for the conduct of the Commissioners. If payment be adjudged, the drawing is completed; if the contrary be decided, the re-drawing will commence immediately after the decision is received.
Signed, by direction of the Commissioners, JAMES MADISON, Chairman.
City of Richmond. ASSIZE OF BREAD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A FOUR PENCE Halfpenny LOAF, made of Supreme Flour, shall weigh twenty ounces. William Du-Val, Mayor. August 17th 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that an act may pass for laying off a part of the land belonging to David Ross, opposite to Rocketts, in lots, for the purpose of shipping coal from. August 20, 1805.
TO RENT. A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowndes on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805.

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm 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, 1805.
WAS committed to the jail of the said county, on the 23d day of April last, a negro man, DICK , and says that he belongs to Parson Alexander , of North Carolina, which place he left for some years; he is a small fellow, about 35 years of age, both of his ears appear to have been cut. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. The owner of such slave is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
David Price, Keeper of the Jail, Surry courthouse. BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORFELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
UN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY , about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro; GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by the inquisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley, that JOSEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON , late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Riley ; & information has been received by the executive, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , have fled from justice; I have, therefore, thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, or said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , the One Hundred Dollars for either of them, in order to their examination, touching the said murder; And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and conduct before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , that they may be dealt with, as in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of June, (L. S.) in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE. 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 shod all round but two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trot 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 hoggish 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.
FOR SALE, TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Canton, on James river on both sides of the road, containing two 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 particular enquiry of Messrs. William Anderson and James Ren of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New York, 1st Feb. 1805.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENILTON. City of Richmond, Nov. 16th, 1804.
BOOKS, Just received and for sale at S. PLEASANT'S Book Store. Story's Pleasings Marshall on Insurance M'Nally's Evidence, 2 vols. Espinasse's Reports, 3 vols. Bosanquet and Puller's Reports, 2 vols. East's Reports, 3 vols. Jones on Bailments, superior edition Peake's Evidence Barton's Equity Clinty's Reports Powers of Solitude Priestley's Lectures, 2 vols.
WAS committed to the jail of this county, on the 24th day of February last, a negro man who calls himself BOOKER , and says that he belongs to a Mr. Ezekiel Walder , of Northumberland county, but appears to be at considerable loss to tell whether in Maryland or this state. He says that he left this county in April, 1804, in pursuit of his wife, which had been sold. He is a stout well made fellow, about 32 years old, appears to have gone by water, and says that he sailed in the schooner John , and from Baltimore. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. His owner is desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away. David Price, 3m Keeper of the Jail, Surry courthouse.
TO RENT, A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805. WHISKEY. TALIAFERRO and DICKIN- SON, near the basin, keep a constant supply of Whiskey, distilled west of the Blue Ridge. Richmond, June 5, 1805.
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 at moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And the remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
MILLINERY. MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & HAT-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 communications from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to. 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.
THE following hogheads of Tobacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of September next, King and Queen court, agreeable to law, viz: Nov. 5th, 1799—John Waiden, I. W. No. 3 1208 122 986—March 28th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 5 1023 133 890—April 25th, 1800, Moses Pruitt, M. P. No. 87 1113 107 1006—May 16th, 1800, James Page, I. P. No. 95 1346 132 124. GABRIEL DIX. BENJ. JOHNSON. June 1, 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Thomas Price , and Millcent Price , his wife, of Powhatan county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances on or before the first day of September next—and all those who have any demands against said estate will bring them in by that period, is legally authenticated for adjustment, as no far her regard will be paid to any claims thereafter. SOME VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, Six prime milch COWS, a likely young NEGRO BELLOW, by trade a Miller, a very handsome NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years old, will be SOLD, at the Woodbury Mills, in this county, on Friday the 23d of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. A credit of 9 months will be given on all sums above 10 dollars, on giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the date.
LAND FOR SALE. IN pursuance of an order of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, will be SOLD, at public auction, on Monday the 23d day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, on the premises, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, On the Little Bird Creek, in the county of Goochland, belonging to the estate of the late William Anderson , of London, dec and known by the name of Maxey's , containing by a late survey 2312 1-2 acres, divided into four lots of nearly equal extent. About two thirds of the tract is now in woods, which is good tobacco land, and the part cleared has been but little worn. Terms of sale, will be one fourth in ready money, and three annual instalments for the balance. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust upon the land will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Those inclined to view the land before the day of sale, will be shown it by Mr. George Toler , or Mr. William Toler , adjoining, who can give information of the manner in which the lots are laid off. Benjamin Toler, Agent In for the executors of Wm. Anderson, dec. Hanover, July 20, 1805.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at the printing office and Book Store of Samuel Pleasants, Jr. THE DEBATES, AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION. Subscribers to the above work are requested to call or send for their books without delay. June 19
THE following hogheads of Tobacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of September next, King and Queen court, agreeable to law, viz: Nov. 5th, 1799—John Waiden, I. W. No. 3 1208 122 986—March 28th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 5 1023 133 890—April 25th, 1800, Moses Pruitt, M. P. No. 87 1113 107 1006—May 16th, 1800, James Page, I. P. No. 95 1346 132 124. GABRIEL DIX. BENJ. JOHNSON. June 1, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore , late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with, as in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
GEORGE DILLARD is five feet eight or nine inches high, tolerable fair complexion, short black hair, dark eyes, well set, and somewhat droops in the shoulders, slow and soft of speech and of a smiling countenance when speaking, about twenty four or twenty five years of age; when he absconded, he rode a large sorrel horse, about five feet high, some white feet, large white spot in his forehead and a snip on the nose.
STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM the commons of this city, on Thursday the 27th ult.—A BLACK HORSE , with a small white spot in his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, about four feet ten inches high, supposed to be six years old last spring—he is a compact well made horse—A liberal reward will be given on delivering the said horse to Mr. Nathaniel C. Lipscombe of Hanover, or to the subscriber in Richmond. Spotswood Lipscombe. Richmond, Shockoe Hill, July 5, 1805.
TO BE SOLD, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon.
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, late Prealey Thornton , Esquire's situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac River. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it:—It contains 2,500 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very highland extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chesnut timber, for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington. The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale. For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson , to Richard Peters, jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis , in the same city, (Philadelphia.) THOMAS ROBINSON. W. LEWIS. June 19, 1805.
FOR READY MONEY, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phileas Bond , attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards , Plaintiff, and David Ross and others Defendants, in order to raise the sum of 13001 Dols. with the expenses of sale, that Valuable Estate , in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the Oxford Iron Works, Containing eighteen thousand and seventy-four acres, more or less—And in order to raise the further sum of 3665 Dollars 66 Cts. Will be sold, at the same time and place, the STOCK OF EVERY KIND , as well the Stock on the different plantations, as that appertaining to the estate for carrying on the business, WAGGONS, TEAMS, &c. The Sale will take place on the premises, on the 17th day of September next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. P. July 5, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE, OF THE LATE WM. CROWDER'S ESTATE, DEC. ON Saturday the 14th of September, at Painesville, in Amelia county, two tracts, in said county—one containing seven hundred and ninety acres, lying on both sides of Stock's creek and near Appomattox river, within three miles of Col. Skipwith's manufacturing mills and five from Maj. Monford's, where the river is navigable to boats. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and in good order for cropping, with every necessary out house thereon, for the reception of a family—a good apple orchard, excellent water, and a healthy, agreeable neighborhood—a sufficient quantity of the land is cleared to work from ten to fifteen hands. The other tract lying near Flat creek, containing one hundred and thirty three acres, now in good order for cropping, sufficient to work four or five hands—The improvements are a small dwelling house, a good granary & tobacco houses, a small apple and peach orchard. Possession will be given the first day of January next, and the purchaser to have the privilege of sowing wheat immediately after the sale—One third of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance in two equal annual instalments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchaser, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, to the executors. It is deemed unnecessary to give further descriptions, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Allen Jeter , who lives near to both tracts. ATLEN JETER, EDWARD WEBSTER, DABNEY MILLER, June 22d, 1805.
READY MADE PENS for sale here
THE following hogheads of Tobacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of September next, King and Queen court, agreeable to law, viz: Nov. 5th, 1799—John Waiden, I. W. No. 3 1208 122 986—March 28th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 5 1023 133 890—April 25th, 1800, Moses Pruitt, M. P. No. 87 1113 107 1006—May 16th, 1800, James Page, I. P. No. 95 1346 132 124. GABRIEL DIX. BENJ. JOHNSON. June 1, 1805.
RICHMOND BATH. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS, AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE, ERECTED A BATHING HOUSE At the Falling Garden, CONTAINING four rooms—each has a Bath, and supplied with Hot and Cold Water, which is now ready for use. The terms will be 2s. 3d. for a single Bath, or one dollar for three times—and to prevent gnatakes, none will be admitted without a Ticket, which may be had at my house at the Falling Garden—Two children may bathe for one ticket. A man is provided to give constant attendance at the Bath; and if the encouragement should warrant the expense, the plan is intended to be enlarged. James Lowndes. 7th Mo. 20th, 1805. N. B. No admittance for people of colour.
Land, Lots & Slaves, for Sale. ON Thursday the 22d of August we shall offer for SALE , at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, the following Property, for Cash, conveyed to us in trust from Messrs. Daul and Wm. Guerrant , for payment of a debt due to Gilliat and Kirby , one improved LOT , in New Canton, No. 9—one unimproved LOT , in New Canton, No. 13—two male and four female SLAVES —also, a tract of LAND , in Buckingham county, containing 303 1-2 acres, more or less, known and distinguished in Dr. John Adams's general plat by the number five. Rivers Drake, Hugh F. Norton, Trustees. August 6th, 1805.
A PERSON acquainted with the POTTERY or TILE making business will meet with encouragement on application to the printer. August 2d, 1805.
AS I find considerable leisure in my time, which I wish to devote to the most useful purposes, I shall be glad to take upon myself, the TUITION.
Of ten or twelve young gentlemen, from nine to twelve years old, in the principles of the Latin Grammar, Geography, use of the Globes, History, Writing and Arithmetic. The terms will be moderate, and the greatest care and attention shall be paid to their morals. JOHN HEATH. Richmond, August 5, 1805.
FOR SALE. A VERY VALUABLE KITCHEN SERVANT. Who understands Cooking, Washing and Ironing excellently well—about forty years of age and is as healthy and active as a girl of seventeen. Enquire of the Printer. Richmond, August 5, 1805.
TIMOTHY SEED. THE subscriber opposite the Bell Tavern, in the cross street, second door from the corner, has just received, from Philadelphia, a few Tiers of fresh TIMOTHY SEED , which he will dispose of at a reduced price for cash or country produce. G. Peirce. Richmond, August 7th, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD , on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 23d day of September next.
A TRACT OF LAND, In Hanover county, formerly the property of David Ander , on, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store , at present occupied by the said Callis , containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 3421 11s. 10d. together with interest still due on the said deed of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. Charles J. Macmurdo, Trustee. Richmond, 3rd August, 1805.
BY virtue of my office, as agent and treasurer, appointed by the commissioners of the Lottery, for the benefit of William and Mary College —I now call upon and entreat all those who have had tickets to dispose of, and have not yet made returns, to come forward without delay and invest me with the cash or specialties, which they may have received for tickets, thus by them sold. The point to be submitted to the decision of the judiciary, can have no influence on the present requisition; and it is hoped, will not be urged, as at all operating against their immediate compliance herewith. Ro. Greenhow, Agent and Treasurer. Williamsburg, August 7th, 1805.
Notice—To the Public. WHEREAS I executed two bonds to Wheaton Preston , in December, 1804, for twelve hundred pounds of Tobacco each, for purchase of a tract of land, one payable in December, 1805, and the other in December, 1806—this is therefore to forewarn any person or persons whatsoever, from taking an assignment of the said bonds, as I am determined not to pay them, without being compelled by law, as the bargain was revoked between the said Preston and myself. Joshua Irby. Halifax c. h. 3d August, 1805.
ROBERT GORDON & Co
HAVE imported by the Jason , just arrived from Madeira, and now landing at Rocketts , a quantity of Wine from Murdoch, Masterton & Co. the house from which they have heretofore had their supplies of this article—Also a parcel from Scott & Co. They have every reason to hope that both these parcels will prove to be very fine, being assured by the shippers that better never has been sent to the United States. They are likewise just receiving a few pipes, hds and qr. casks of Red Port , of the first quality, and have on hand a parcel of Dry Lisbon Wine , both imported by themselves—direct from Oporto and Lisbon . Their general assortment of goods is very complete, amongst which they have—12,000 lbs of Copper , in bottoms and sheets of all dimensions and weights; suitable for stills; a fresh supply of Doling Cloths , from No. 2 to 7, a quantity of Superfine Blue and Black Broad Cloth of first rate, at 8 dollars per yard; and Irish Linens from 5s. sterling cost, to low priced. August 13. 2w w4.
WATS PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS.
To be Sold, for Cash. I AM requested by David Patterson , a jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY , in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 27th February, 1804, consisting of the following slaves viz Jack , a lad— Tom , a boy— Kate and her three children— Billy , Sally and Henry ; Suke and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson , as also, Molly , a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patterson , jr. to Benjamin Hatcher , agreeable to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson , in the town of Manchester. George M'Credie, Trustee. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
To be Sold, for Cash. I AM requested by David Patterson , a jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY , in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 15th day of April last, consisting of the following slaves, viz Jack , a lad— Tom , a boy— Kate and her three children— Billy , Sally and Henry ; Suke and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson , as also, Molly , a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patterson , jr. to Lyle & M'Credie , agreeable to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson , in the town of Manchester. James F. Leitch, Trustee. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
THE subscriber anxious to discharge every just debt which he owes, will, at the same time and place, offer for SALE , for ready money, the residue of his PROPERTY, For the benefit of his creditors, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, 2 good Horses, and sundry other articles. David Patterson, Jr. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
BELL TAVERN APOTHECARY SHOP.
DR. WILSON has just returned from Philadelphia and New-York, where he laid in under his personal inspection, a general supply of MEDICINES , &c. of the latest importation and of the best quality—among which are Peruvian Bark, Opium, Iodop, Calomel, Rhubarb, Castor Oil, American and West-India, Pocket Instruments from 12 to 25 dollars per case, Elegant Dissecting Instruments in cases, Elegant Tooth Instruments, for cleaning the teeth, in cases, Trocars with and without cases, in sets, Silver and Elastic Catherers, Female Catherers on a plan much improved. Also—A variety of PAINTS and Dutch LINTSEED OIL —warranted to be of the best quality and fair prices. Richmond, August 14, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Samuel Wood , to secure the payment of a debt due to Rives, Murphy & Co. as expressed in said deed now of record, in the county court of Albemarle, will be exposed to public SALE , on the premises, on Saturday the 14th day of September next. The following Property, to wit: One negro man named Aaron , one mulatto boy named Saulsbury , forty head of Hogs, with their ears foxed, five head of Cattle, with the same mark except one, that not recollected, two dark bay Mares, three Feather Bedds & Furniture, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the debt, interest and cost. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. August 7th, 1805.
AMERICAN CASTOR OIL, FOR SALE at the Apothecary Shop of Dr. Wilson at the Bell Tavern: the quality greatly superior to the common kind. Richmond, August 14th, 1805.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office and Book Store, Richmond, AN ACCURATE HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND; IN THE YEAR 1798, &c.
An impartial account of the proceedings of the IRISHEN REVOLUTIONISTS , from the year 1782, until the suppression of the same: with an APPENDIX to illustrate some facts; and a PREFACE, containing a reply to the observations of Sir Richard Musgrave , (who wrote the government account) on this work. By the REV. JAMES GORDON , Rector of Killegny, in the Diocese of Ferns, and of Cannaway, in the Diocese of Cork.
THE peculiar advantage which the present work possesses, is that the author, though opposed by the force of government, dares to come forward and state facts with impartiality, making FAIRLY his guide, whether exerting his lash on the oppressors of the government, or the excesses of the Revolutionists. We here quote his own words: "To write a book determinedly and exclusively in favor of the ruling party, is an easy business: An author, with such intentions, will feel no dearth of story, style or phrase. The fiery stream of volcanic matter will be poured copiously around him; and the only danger is, that he may, perhaps, be overwhelmed by the lava. Neither will he want purchasers among the dupes of his party, if his object be present gain, without regard to future infamy." "Many of the violent partisans of the British government, have declaimed against my work; several of whom I have asked, whether the accounts were false? They answered no; but that they were such as a Protestant clergyman ought not to have published!" The hearts of many respectable and brave Irishmen, most beat high at the recapitulation of those struggles which have been made for the emancipation of their country; and, with such, this work will be deeply interesting. Those, approving of the rising of the people, will have an opportunity of seeing their side of politics ably defended, against the account published by the agent of the government, Sir Richard Musgrave , in a large quarto volume. And even those, who do not feel prejudiced in favor of either party, may view this publication as an impartial record of the distressing scenes occasioned by an attempt at a revolution.
TICKETS In the Second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery for sale at this office—The drawing certainly to commence in November.