Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-03-14 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XI.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1123]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, ON THE MAIN STREET, A FEW DOORS WEST OF THE BRIDGE.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1804.
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Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-and-a-half cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
Taken up by Robert Goodwin , on Little river, near Louis court-house, a BAY HORSE, star in his forehead, a snip between his nostrils, seven or eight years old next spring, fifteen and a half hands high, posted and appraised to thirty-six pounds.
By virtue of a decree of Gloucester county court, will be sold, on Friday the 13th of April next, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
The tract of Land , Whereon Col. James Baytop resides, lying in Gloucester county, situate near Piankatank river, containing about six hundred and fourteen acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the balance due from the said Baytop, to Matthew Anderson & Co. the sale to be on that part of the premises where a Mr. Potts lately had a store. The terms ready money.
Peter Watt, Richard Bayham, Francis Whiting, Lyne Shackelford, James Spence, } Comm'rs. Gloucester county, Jan. 21, 1804. eo2m
A great Bargain may be had in the TRACT of LAND wherein the subscriber, now lives, within one mile of Charlottesville containing upwards of nine hundred acres, the property of James Monroe, Esq. a part of which is good tobacco land, the balance well calculated for farming. The improvements are two small brick houses with cellars, a framed kitchen with two fire places, meat house, stable, carriage house and barn—there is an orchard of excellent apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, damsons and plums—the whole may be purchased together, or divided in lots to suit purchasers.
I wish also to dispose of a claim of his in Kentucky of twenty thousand acres, to which a special warranty will be made, some of which is nearly as rich as any in the state; there is on this tract some appearance of iron ore, supposed to contain valuable salt water, with inexhaustible quantities of pit coal. A reasonable time of payment would be allowed the purchaser or purchasers for either of the above tracts, on paying a part, and securing the balance of the purchase money. Cash, good bonds, or liquidated accounts of Col. Monroe's will be received in payment.
JAS. LEWIS, Agent for James Monroe. Feb. 25th, 1804. N.B. The subscriber has several species of property of his own to dispose of, all or any part of which shall be applied to the payment of Col. Monroe's debts. J. L.
Run away from the Subscriber , in the upper end of Nottoway county, on the 31st day of October last, a Negro Man, named ISAAC; about 25 or 26 years old, rather an under size and moderately spare, has rather a hoarse and lazy kind of voice and speech, and apt to compel you to repeat before he will give an answer, rather small eyes, has a kind of hitch, if well observed, in one leg or hip in walking, rather a yellow black complexion, and has the marks of smart whipping. I purchased him about May, 1802, and have understood he was purchased when a small boy by a Mr. Dempsey of Charlotte county, and that he was raised in York Town, that he ran away some years ago and was secured in York jail, and was in Richmond jail about the time of Gabriel's insurrection, and that he had been in Nottoway jail some time before that; it is therefore uncertain which way he may bend his course. I have never heard from him since his elopement. Any person who will deliver him to me, or secure him so that I get him, shall be generously rewarded, and any information will be thankfully received. All persons are forewarned to harbor the said slave or to convey him out of this state, at their peril.
JAMES DUPUY, Jr. Peach Grove, Jan. 17, 1804. wtf
Negroes for Sale. WILL be SOLD for CASH, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 29th day of March next, about THIRTY LIKELY NEGROES. 13th Feb. 1804. (w5t)
TO RENT, AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, A Brick Lumber-House. APPLY TO MARCUS ELCAN. Who offers for sale, best INDIA NANKENEES, on moderate terms for cash, or on a credit of ninety days for acceptances in this place. Richmond, 22d, Feb. 1804. wtf
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store, In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF AND BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL AND YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. w12m
Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED. JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale at S. PLEASANTS' Printing-Office and Book-Store, BY THE GROCE, DOZEN, OR SINGLE, The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR 1804.
At a Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, September 28th, 1803. BETWEEN Thomas Harris, Billy Harris and Augustine Harris, children of John Harris, deceased, plaintiffs and Stephen Trevillian executor of Thomas Trevillian who was executor of John Harris, deceased, Beyerley Robinson executor of William Harris, deceased who was also an executor of the said John Harris, William Guy executor of George Guy, deceased, Joseph Richeson and William Taliaferro and Anthony Thornton executors of Walker Taliaferro, deceased, defendants.
THE defendant Joseph Richeson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in said city. A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
READY MADE PENS For sale at this office.
HOUSES and LOTS.
TO BE RENTED or SOLD, the following valuable PROPERTY, to wit: The TENEMENT, late the residence of Wm. Radford, dec. consisting of a large dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, stable and carriage house, together with two small Tenements, connected with the same, situated in a most healthy and agreeable neighborhood, at the upper end, and on the street leading to the Capitol square.
Also, adjoining the above, and on the street leading to the Governor's, a TENEMENT, well calculated for two stores, but at present turned into one, for the purpose of receiving wheat, &c. this stand is supposed to be among the best on the hill, for retailing goods and buying produce, having been kept as such for several years past.
Also, a large and convenient BRICK TENEMENT, just finished, adjoining the subscriber's residence, opposite the Hon. Geo. Wythe's, and on the street leading to the Capitol, within a convenient distance of the same—For further particulars enquire of
Richmond, Feb. 29, 1804. WM. PRICE. w4t
TO BE SOLD, For ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from Robert Woodcock, in order to secure the payment of a debt, as mentioned therein, due from the said Woodcock to Buck & Brander, with the expenses attending the execution of the trust.
That tract of Land,
Whereon the said Robert Woodcock now lives, situated in Chesterfield county, containing two hundred and four acres more or less. The sale to take place at Brooks's tavern in Manchester, on Saturday the 24th of the present month.
ALEXANDER BANKS, } Trustees. GEO. MCCREDIE, } Manchester, 2d March, 1804. w3t
Sports of the Turf.
The Jockey Club Purse Races at Powhatan Courthouse, will begin on Thursday the 19th of April next, three mile heats, the first day, supposed to be about £100. The 2d day, two mile heats, half the sum of the first. There will remain open a sweepstakes for three years old colts and fillies until the 18th April, 100 dollars each, half forfeit, 4 subscribers or no race; to be run for the day after the Jockey Club Races. Powhatan, March 1st. 1804. w5t
Land for Sale.
I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the county of Amelia whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the south side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 250 acres of cleared land, under good fences, and in good farming condition, the balance stands in woods and is of prime Tobacco quality—The creek, (by which it is bounded on the south,) has a considerable quantity of swamp land attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of white oak, poplar, ash, &c. and lies convenient enough to every part of the plantation to furnish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter one hundred head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same situation with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to overflow, owing to a considerable distance from the creek, and sufficiently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 2 rooms below and 2 rooms and a passage above stairs, also a commodious cellar, with a fire place, underneath the house, a smokehouse and kitchen, all of which are newly painted on the out side, tobacco barns, &c. Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than anything I can say. I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the best part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take, or not take; also 8 prime laborers, which he may have the balance of the year—Application to be made to the subscriber, on the premises. J. ROBERTSON. Amelia, 1st February, 1804. wtf
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, September 28th, 1803. BETWEEN Thomas Harris, Billy Harris and Augustine Harris, children of John Harris, deceased, plaintiffs and Stephen Trevillian executor of Thomas Trevillian who was executor of John Harris, deceased, Beyerley Robinson executor of William Harris, deceased who was also an executor of the said John Harris, William Guy executor of George Guy, deceased, Joseph Richeson and William Taliaferro and Anthony Thornton executors of Walker Taliaferro, deceased, defendants.
THE defendant Joseph Richeson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in said city. A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
READY MADE PENS For sale at this office.
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
   FIRST CLASS.     8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   50 of - 500 30,000   2,000 of - 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to a deduction of 15 per. ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000   First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500   Last drawn, 10,000   1 other Prize of 10,000   50 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500   2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000   Dollars, 80,000  
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls.
All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class.
The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804.
   SECOND CLASS.     5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,062 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930   130,310   Deduct loss on 2,052 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   Dolls. 125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   50 ditto of 1,000 50,000   1 ditto 155   125,155   Deduct 10 per cent. 12,560   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Dolls. 10,000   Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other Prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000   49 ditto of 1,000 49,000   1 ditto 155   Dollars 125,155  
TICKETS
In the above Lottery, for SALE at S. Pleasants' Book Store
Nicholas Hallam,
Two doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond, has for sale, eight thousand w. of
American Cheese,
Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand.
A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also,
A few bushels Northern POTATOES, for planting.
N.B. Wanted a Young Man of reputable family, qualified to take charge of a Grocery, who can come well recommended, will meet with liberal encouragement. w6m
The Celebrated English Stallion,
DRAGON,
LATE the property of his grace the Duke of Bedford, and sire of Speculator, Tarantula, Jenny, Spinner, Creeper, Phoenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten Guineas and a Dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pasturage of superior quality will be furnished gratis, and the greatest attention paid, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The money will be expected for the season of such mares as are pastured before they are removed, and notes sent with those that are not to be left with the horse, payable the 1st of August next. Apply to RICHARD KNOWLES, Agent for John Randolph. Bizarre, Jan. 18, 1804. w11m
P.S. Farmville is 8 miles below Prince Edward courthouse, and 35 from Cartersville. Mares fed if required.
FOR SALE.
By Edward Hallam,
Opposite the Swan Tavern, Excellent Salt-preserved BACON, New England CHEESE, Irish POTATOES, New York PIPINS, fresh TAMARINDS by the Keg, RICE, INDIGO of superior quality, Sack SALT, and Bar IRON. Oct. 24th, 1803. wtf
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. f
A man who writes a plain
hand, is in want of employment. A line addressed to A. B. and left with Mr. Samuel Pleasants, Jr. will be attended to. March 9, 1804. f
Valuable Medicines,
JUST received, and for sale at the Book Store of S. PLEASANTS, Jr.—who is appointed the ONLY agent for Richmond. Sold wholesale and retail by RICHARD LEE, No. 56, Maiden Lane, New York.
The following remedies have for six years past been celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable, and are in high esteem, and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store, for
   Worms, Booth-Ache,   Coughs & Colds, Corns,   Asthma, Itch,   Consumption, Diseases of the Eyes;   Gout, Ringworms, Tetter, &c.   Rheumatism, Inward Weaknesses,   Sprains, Nervous Disorders,   Palsy, Female Complaints,   Head Ache, Hooping Cough, &c.  
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended
DR HANN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
This medicine has been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings in several parts of the West Indies and the southern of the United States, particularly Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places has been adduced who have read in to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions; to restore and amend the appetite, to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual constipation, sickness at the stomach, and severe headache; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preferred for the use of every seaman.
The medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted a certain remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
INEVITABLE AGUE and FEVER DROPS,
For the cure of Agues, remittent and intermitting fevers. Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not have a bottle.
THE GENUINE PERS AN LOTION,
An essential and safe cosmetic, in great celebrity for clearing the skin and beautifying the complexion, and has always been found effectual in removing ringworms, tetter, pimples, &c.
HAMPTON'S EXTRACT,
For the cure of Coughs, colds, and approaching consumptions, and a certain remedy for the Hooping Cough.
HAMILTON'S
ESSENCE and EXTRACT of MUSTARD, In great repute for the cure of rheumatism, palsy, gout, sprains, white swellings, &c.
DR. HANN'S GENUINE CORN PLAISTER.
DR. HANN'S EYE WATER. The number of extraordinary cures recently performed by this medicine in Philadelphia, as well as other parts of the United States, render any account of its virtues now unnecessary.
RESTORATIVE POWDER,
FOR THE TEETH and GUMS. TOOTH ACHE DROPS. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
ADODYNE ELIXIR for the HEAD ACHE.
HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE; A sovereign remedy in Nervous disorders, Consumption, Flour albus, or whites, Obsolete Gleet, Relaxations, Inward weakness, &c.
THE DANASE LIP SALVE.
THE PATENT INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC,
For the cure of a certain dreadful disease. HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES. This Medicine has received the approbation of respectable gentlemen in every situation in life, and in all parts of the United States: it has stood the test of six years extensive experience, and it is believed on good grounds, that nearly Two Hundred Thousand persons have received benefit therefrom—from the infant to the aged of both sexes, and under every circumstance; and notwithstanding the attempts of several envious persons to impute counterfeits on the public, yet the present demand for Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges is much greater than it has been at any former period; and it is probable that no advertised medicine ever acquired an equal reputation.
It is an incontestable evidence of the utility of our remedies, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, been a day, and then perished—others now succeed them, which in like manner are fast descending to "the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more general y used and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity.
To prove the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee (so counterfeited which is false) is affixed to each of the genuine medicines.
BANK BILL.
THE bill passed by the General Assembly of Virginia, for establishing a Bank in the City of Richmond, is just published and for Sale at this office.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 1804.
The house went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the bill from the senate, for erecting Louisiana into two territories, and providing for the temporary government thereof.
On reading the 4th section, as follows:
Sec. 4. The legislative powers shall be vested in the governor, and in thirteen of the most fit and discreet persons of the territory, to be called the legislative council, who shall be appointed annually by the President of the United States, from among those holding real estate therein, and who shall have resided one year, at least, in the said territory, and hold no office of profit under the territory, or the United States. The governor, by and with the advice and consent of the said legislative council, or a majority of them, shall have power to alter, modify, or repeal the laws which may be in force at the commencement of this act. Their legislative powers shall also extend to all the rightful powers of legislation; but no law shall be valid, which is inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the United States, or which shall lay any person under restraint, burthen or disability, on account of his religious opinions, professions or worship; in all which he shall be free to maintain his own, and not burthened for those of another. The governor shall publish throughout the said territory, all the laws which shall be made, and shall from time to time, report the same to the President of the United States, to be laid before Congress; which if disapproved by Congress, shall therefor be of no force. The governor or legislative council, shall have no power over the primary disposal of the soil, nor to tax the lands of the United States, nor to interfere with the claims to land within the said territory. The governor shall convene and prorogue the legislative council, whenever he may deem it expedient. It shall be his duty to obtain all the information in his power, in relation to the customs, habits, and disposition of the inhabitants of the said territory, and communicate the same, from time to time, to the President of the United States.
The discussion was opened by Dr. Leib, who moved to strike out the words giving the governor the power of proroguing the legislative council.
Mr. Gregg declared himself not only in favor of divesting the governor of this power, but likewise in favor of limiting the appointment of the legislative council by the President to one year, after which they should be chosen by the people of Louisiana.
Mr. Leib declared his coincidence in opinion with his colleague.
Mr. Varnum expressed his opinion that the inhabitants of Louisiana were entitled, under the treaty, to the rights of self-government; and with the view of trying the sense of the house on this principle he moved that the committee should rise, in which case he said he would

Mr. Dana moved a postponement of this order until to-morrow, and required the Yeas and Nays, which were Yeas 64—Nays 48.
The house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair, on the bill making appropriations for carrying into effect the convention of the 11th August, 1802, between the United States and the King of Spain.
The bill appropriates 15,760 dollars for the compensation of two commissioners, half of the fifth commissioner, a secretary and an agent.
Having passed through the committee, the house ordered the bill to a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Findley, from the committee of elections, made a report on the representation of Duncan McFarlane, complaining of the undue election of Samuel D. Purvis. The report concludes with the opinion that there is not sufficient evidence to set aside the election of Samuel D. Purvis.
Mr. Eppes from the committee appointed to enquire whether the monies drawn from the treasury on account of the marine corps have been faithfully applied to the public service, made a report, which concludes with recommending a resolution, that provision ought to be made by law for a monthly or quarterly adjustment of the accounts of the marine corps.
The house went again into a committee of the whole, on the bill for the government of Louisiana.
Messrs. Jackson, Sloan, Smilie, Elliot, Boyle, Glin and Elmer supported; and Messrs. Holland, S. L. Mitchell and Lucas opposed the motion to strike out the 4th section, made with the view of extending to the people of Louisiana the elective franchise; when the question was put, and the motion to strike out carried—Ayes 80—Nays 13.
Mr. G. W. Campbell offered the following substitute:
The governor and judges or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the said territory, such laws of the original states, criminal and civil, as may be necessary and best suited to the circumstances of the territory, and may also make such laws as they shall deem conducive to the good government of the inhabitants thereof, and report the same to congress from time to time, which laws shall be in force in the said territory, until the organisation of the general assembly therein, unless disapproved of by congress, but afterwards the legislature shall have authority to repeal or alter them as they shall think fit.
The governor and judges or a majority of them, shall as soon as may be, after they are appointed and commissioned, divide said territory into divisions, to be called counties, in such manner as may best suit the convenience of the inhabitants, each county to contain, as nearly as may be consistent with the nature of the settlements, an equal number of free persons; and the city of New Orleans shall form one county.
Previous to the organisation of the general assembly, the governor shall appoint such magistrates, and other civil officers in each county of the said territory, as he shall find necessary for the preservation of the peace and good order in the same; after the general assembly shall be organised, the powers and duties of magistrates and other civil officers, shall be regulated and defined by the said assembly; but all magistrates and other civil officers, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, shall, during the continuance of this temporary government, be appointed by the governor.
The general assembly or legislature, shall consist of a legislative council and a house of representatives: the house of representatives shall consist of members, of whom shall be chosen from the county including the city of New Orleans, and from each of the other counties in the said territory, a majority of whom shall be a quorum to do business.
No person shall be eligible or qualified to act as a representative, except a free white male, who shall have been a citizen of one of the United States, or of one of the territories heretofore belonging to the United States three years, and be a resident in the county for which he shall be chosen, or who shall have resided in the said territory of New Orleans three years, and be resident in the county for which he shall be chosen, and in either case shall likewise hold in his own right in fee, two hundred acres of land within the same. Every person of the age of twenty one years, having been a citizen of the United States, or having resided in the said territory one year immediately preceding any election, shall be qualified to vote for a representative or representatives in the county in which he shall reside at the time of such election.
The governor and judges, or a majority of them, as soon as may be, after the said territory shall have been divided into counties, and within the time of passing of this act, shall make the necessary regulations; and give time and place to the inhabitants of each county of the said territory, qualified to vote as herein before prescribed, to elect representatives to represent them in the general assembly. The representatives thus elected shall serve for the term of one year, and in case of the death of a representative or removal from office, the governor shall issue a writ to the county for which he was a member, to elect another in his stead to serve for the residue of the term.
The legislative council shall consist of members, to continue in office one year, unless sooner removed by the President of the United States, a majority of whom shall be a quorum to do business; and they shall be appointed in the following manner, to wit: As soon as representatives shall be elected, the governor shall appoint a time and place for them to meet, and when met, they shall nominate persons, having the same qualifications, as are herein declared necessary for representatives, and return the names to the governor, who shall within days thereafter, appoint and commission them to serve as a legislative council; and whenever a vacancy shall happen in the council, by death or removal from office, the house of representatives shall nominate two persons qualified as aforesaid for each vacancy, and return their names to the governor, one of whom he shall appoint and commission for the residue of the term. The general assembly shall meet at least once in every year, at the city of New Orleans, at such time after the first meeting as may be appointed by law.—And the governor shall have power on extraordinary occasions to convene the general assembly.
After the first election, representatives shall be elected annually, in such manner as the legislature may direct, not contrary to the provisions of this act. And a legislative council shall likewise be annually appointed, in the manner herein before directed.
The general assembly shall have authority to make laws in all cases for the good government of the said territory, not repugnant to the constitution and laws of the United States. All bills having passed by a majority in the house of representatives, and by a majority in the council, shall be referred to the governor for his assent, but no bill or legislative act whatever shall be of any force without his assent.
The legislature of the said territory shall have no power over the primary disposal of the soil, nor to tax the lands of the United States, nor to interfere with the claims to land within the said territory.
When the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again; and the house ordered the section proposed as a substitute to be printed.
THURSDAY, March 1.
Mr. Rodney presented a bill for the appointment of an additional judge for the Mississippi territory. Referred to a committee of the whole.
The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair, on the report of the committee of elections, respecting the election of Thomas Lewis, the sitting member, declaring him not entitled, and declaring Andrew Moore entitled to a seat.
Messrs. Findley and Vannum supported; and Messrs. Baldwin, Jackson and Huger opposed the report.
Messrs. R. Griswold, Gregg, Dawson, Early and J. Randolph delivered their sentiments with a view principally to obtain explanations of facts or principles involved in the report.
When Mr. J. Randolph moved that the committee should rise, in order to give the petitioner an opportunity of being heard at the bar of the house.
The committee rose, and Mr. Randolph's motion was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Huger, permission was given to the petitioner and the sitting member to be heard by counsel.
The further consideration of the report was then postponed until to-morrow.
A letter was received from the Post Master-General, giving, in obedience to the order of the house, a detailed statement of the expenses of the Post-Office department for three successive years.
FRIDAY, March 2.
Dr. Mitchell made a report, concluding with a resolution for the appointment of a committee to enquire into the expediency of fixing a standard of weights and measures.
Agreed to. The resolution fixing the period for the adjournment of the two Houses was taken up.
Mr. Nicholson moved a postponement of the further consideration until this day week; which was disagreed to by Yeas and Nays—Yeas 32—Nays 62; when, on motion of Mr. J. Clay, a postponement was made to Monday. Ayes 72.
The bill providing for the civil expense of the government of Louisiana, appropriating 20,000 dollars, having passed through committee of the whole, was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Thomas observed, that some time ago, when a resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution designating the persons voted for as President and Vice-President was before that House, a motion had been made and repeated, to consider at the same time, another resolution, proposing an amendment designating the states for the choice of electors of President and Vice-President; at that time, although he was decidedly in favor of amending the constitution so as to direct the states to be districted for the choice of electors by the people, he opposed these motions, because he was against blending the two amendments in one proposition, he considered that each ought to stand on its own merits, but as the one designating the President and Vice-President, has been agreed to, and sent out to the states, and which he was happy to hear had been generally approved by the state legislatures, he now wished to consider the other proposition, and in order to try the sense of the House whether they would take it up this session or not, he moved that the resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution, designating the states for the choice of electors of President and Vice-President, be committed to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union.
Motion lost.
After the transaction of much subordinate business the house adjourned.
SATURDAY, March 3.
The report of the committee of elections on the memorial of Andrew Moore respecting the seat held by Thomas Lewis was again taken into consideration.
Mr. Moore appeared at the bar and spoke in favor of his memorial, claiming the seat of Major Lewis.
Mr. Jones, the counsel of Major Lewis, then spoke in favor of his right to the seat.
Mr. Griffin moved to postpone the further consideration of the report until the first Monday in December, which motion was rejected—Yeas 37—Nays 73.
The report concludes with a resolution that Thomas Lewis is not, and that Andrew Moore is entitled to a seat in the house.
Mr. J. Clay spoke against the report, on the ground that the sitting member had not received due notice to examine witnesses on a canvass of votes in one of the counties.
Mr. J. Randolph spoke at length in favor of that part of the report which declares the sitting member not entitled to his seat, without expressing an opinion on admitting Andrew Moore to the seat; when the house adjourned, without taking any question on the report.
Mr. Newton offered the following resolution:
Resolved, that the Committee of Ways and Means be directed to prepare and report a bill to authorise the secretary of the treasury to suspend for a limited time, the collection of bonds due to the United States by merchants of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, who have suffered by the late conflagration of part of the town of Norfolk.
Agreed to—On Monday following a bill to the above effect was brought in.
PHILADELPHIA, March 5.
About a quarter after four o'clock, on Saturday morning, a fire broke out in a brick stable, situated on the west side of Wharton-street, leading from Chestnut-street to Harmony court. The building in which the fire originated was entirely consumed, together with three handsome horses, and an elegant new carriage. At one time the fire exhibited so formidable an aspect as to excite fearful apprehensions for the safety of the property in the neighbourhood; but the paramour walls between the building consumed and those adjoining it, and the exertions of the citizens, particularly of the young gentlemen composing the Hose company, so promptly and effectually afforded, prevented the destructive element from doing much injury to the adjoining buildings, though the wind was boisterous, and the building connected on one side with a wooden stable. The hose, belonging to the Hose company, of more than three hundred feet in length, fixed to the hydrant at the corner of Walnut and Third streets, was the powerful agent which checked and subdued the devouring element. The fire, it is said, was occasioned by a candle carelessly left in the stable. The property destroyed, exclusive of the building, is estimated at more than two thousand dollars.
The members of the corporation are respectfully, and respectfully invited, to take a view of the lot in Wharton-street, whereon Mr. Collin's stable was erected. They will find, that the buildings to the south were saved by a battlement, and it is presumed will take into their consideration, the propriety of an ordinance, obliging, under a heavy penalty, the future builder of a brick house in Philadelphia, to erect a battlement or battlements as the case may require. Some provision of the sort seems essential to the safety of the city.
PHILADELPHIA.
BALTIMORE, March 6.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE.
It having been represented to the city council of Baltimore, now in session, that a conflagration hath destroyed a considerable part of the town of Norfolk; that in consequence of this awful calamity, a number of families are reduced to such extremity of want, as to render necessary the speedy interposition of the Benevolent of this and other places; and the subject having commanded the immediate attention of the city council, the following resolutions have been adopted:
Resolved, That the following persons be, and they are hereby respectfully and earnestly requested to solicit donations in their respective wards, and to return the sums by them collected to the mayor of the city.
1st Ward. Isaac Phillips, John Kennedy, Alexander M. Donald, John Mitchell.
2d Ward. Emanuel Kent, Rev. Francis Beeston, Isaac Tyson, Andrew Elliott.
3d Ward. John Hollins, Benjamin Williams, John M'Kim, jun. Wm. McDonald.
4th Ward. Wm. Patterson, Thomas Hollingsworth, Isaac M'Kim, Robert Gilmore, jun.
5th Ward. Daniel Howland, Kennedy Long, Samuel M'Kim, Matthew Brown.
6th Ward. Michael Diffenderfer, William Carman, James Brown, jun. George Lightner.
7th Ward. George Hussey, Frederick Shaeffer, Patrick Benett, Joshua Ennis.
8th Ward. John Snyder, Wm. Jackson, Thomas Worrell, Robert Henderson.
Resolved, That the collection now recommended be commenced on Tuesday the 8th instant, and that these recommen-
datory resolves be published daily, until then, for the information of the citizens.
WM. JESSOP, President of the first branch of the City Council.
GEO. PRESSTMAN, President pro tem. of the second branch.
March 5.
NORFOLK, March 7.
Having been favored with a copy of the following letter, which was received by Saturday's mail from Richmond, we hesitate not in giving it a place in the Herald—and have no doubt but that the examples of Petersburg and Richmond, will stimulate other cities and towns to similar exertions of philanthropy.
To the Mayor of the Borough of Norfolk.
RICHMOND, March 1, 1804.
SIR, At a meeting of the citizens of Richmond and Manchester, convened yesterday, by public notice, at the Bell Tavern, to contribute towards the relief of the inhabitants of Norfolk, who have suffered by the late calamity, with which your Borough has been visited, and who may require immediate aid: We the subscribers appointed a Committee to receive from the persons who were appointed to receive the subscriptions, the amount thereof, and forward the same to you for the purpose above mentioned, feel great pleasure in advising, that about 3,000 dolls. has already been received, which, with whatever further sum may be collected, will be remitted by the very first favorable opportunity. You may therefore, sir, if convenient and necessary, anticipate the whole or any part thereof. Wishing you and your Fellow-Citizens may never experience a similar disaster, but enjoy health, happiness and prosperity.
We remain, with due respect, Sir, your obt humble servants,
THOMAS RUTHERFORD,
JOHN HENRY,
WM. FENWICK,
JOHN RICHARD,
WM. WISEMAN.
PETERSBURG, March 9.
On Monday, the 5th of March, the republicans of the town of Petersburg celebrated the Anniversary of Mr. Jefferson's election. An elegant entertainment was prepared by Mr. Powell; at which Dr. GILLIAM officiated as President, and Mr. ARCHIBALD TIEWATT as Vice-President.
As the people can never too severely punish, by their censures and abhorrence, those who betray the trust reposed in them, by the public; so neither can they too strongly or too frequently testify their approbation of the good and faithful servants, whose object is the public weal, whose means the constitution.—In this spirit the following Toasts were drank, as the unanimous sentiment of the company:
1. The day.—The diminution of taxes, the acquisition of Louisiana, and the unexampled prosperity of the farmer, merchant and mechanic, are only to be attributed to a change of measures on the 4th of March, 1801.
2. "The people of the United States."—Long may they enjoy union, prosperity and peace; and confer their favors on those who promote their interests, and not on those who wish to oppress them.
3. "The friends of the people, not their flatterers."—By their deeds ye shall know them.
4. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.—So long as liberty shall have a votary, or America a friend, the author of the Declaration of Independence will be remembered with gratitude and affection.
5. "The Legislative and Executive Authorities."—They have been weighed in the balance, and are not found wanting.
6. "The Judiciary."—The delinquent deserve not mercy—patronage and the smiles of the just to the deserving.
7. "The Army and Navy."—Still fewer be their "numbers"—the "valor" of freemen will be their own protection.
8. "To the True Seamen of the United States."—May the brave man sailing under the American flag, who prefers it to all others, never see it struck, nor ever become a companion to the injured and disconsolate shade of Jonathan Robbins.
9. "A free Press."—Truth its object—may it never again experience the kind protection of a Sedition Law.
10. "Honesty, Capacity and Fidelity to the Constitution."—The man whose rancorous prejudice prevents him from recognizing these titles eminently conspicuous in the present administration, deserves not, and shall never receive the approbation or the favor of good men.
11. "The Heroes and Statesmen of the Revolution."—The highest seats in heaven be their portion.
12. "Washington. He never deserted his post."—His principles were not those of a despicable faction; whose every action is in direct contradiction to the will of the people.
13. "Religion and Morality."—The latter will be the certain effect of a "free government" justly administered—May the villain perish who wishes a union of Church and State.
14. May the wretch be Chased from society who cannot be honest even in the best of times.
15. "John Adams."—Why will his friends continue to expose his faintly blooming laurels to the scorching mid-day sun?
16. "The power of Impeachment."—The men who have dared to pollute the judgment seat, and to be dishonest "in the worst of times," possess too much impudence to resign.
17. Agriculture and Commerce.—The ocean should be furrowed with the same freedom and security as our peaceful fields.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the President.—The Militia of the United States—Every individual feels the sacred trust handed down to him by his predecessors, and every citizen is ready to be a soldier.
By the Vice-President.—The Majesty of the People—Let the fate of Mr. Adams be a lesson to every President, that dismissal shall follow when the favor of the people is not merited by pursuing their interest agreeable to their will and wishes.
A number of other volunteer toasts were drank; but some of them being misplaced, it is thought best not to insert any.
W. COWAN, Watch & Clock Maker, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced business in part of the shop occupied by Mr. E. Sullivan, Jeweller, one door below the Eagle Tavern. W. C. repairs Repeating, Horizontal and plain Watches; Musical, Chiming, Chamber and plain Clocks, on the most reasonable terms—Those who favor him with their custom may depend on having their work done with neatness and punctuality. N. B. A variety of WATCH CHAINS, SEALS and KEYS, for sale. March 12, 1804.
Juvenile Instruction.
THE Senior Class in J. Ogilvie's school have commenced the study of Criticism, Ethics and Metaphysics: an analysis of the principles of Political Economy and Government will conclude this part of the course. Young men who have not had an opportunity of studying these branches of science, (of all others, the most important to such as aspire to literary, legal or political eminence,) will probably find the manner in which they are taught, in this school, peculiarly calculated to facilitate and expedite their progress. The senior class is at present composed of seventeen young men; but as J. O. communicates instruction on these subjects, entirely thro' the medium of Lectures, eight or ten additional students, would extend his utility and increase his emoluments, without imposing upon him much more labor than he is at present undergoes. Richmond, March 9th, 1804.
Notice.
SOME few months before the death of Mr. John Joye of Hockers landing, I put into his hands for the purpose of collecting, a note of Capt. James Roberts of said place, given to me for a balance of money due from manufactured tobacco, and some flour said Roberts. Since the death of Mr. J. Joye, Mr. Ezekiah L. Wight who administered on said estate, recollects seeing such a note among Mr. Joye's papers, but by some means or other the note has been lost or mislaid. As well as I recollect, the note is given for between 20 and 30 pounds. This is to forewarn any person from trading for said note, and also forbidding Capt. James Roberts paying it to any other person than myself or my order. DANIEL GORDON. Manchester, March 10, 1804.
FOR SALE, TWO VALUABLE HALF ACRE LOTS, On Shockoe Hill, nearly opposite to Mr. Hopkins'. JAS. ROWLAND. Richmond, March 12, 1804.
A Proclamation.
BY authority of the President of the United States, a reward of 500 dollars, is hereby offered to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and secure in some jail within the United States, or deliver to the commanding officer of any military post within the United States, or its territories, JAMES WOODS, charged with the murder of a Cherokee Indian, in Buncombe county, in the state of North Carolina, on or about the 14th day of January last—Said Woods is about thirty two or thirty three years of age, five feet nine or ten inches in height, is stout and well made, has thick sandy hair and beard, and a fair complexion, has at times worked at the silver-smith's trade, and has left a wife at Pigeon settlement, near where the murder was committed. Given at the War-Office, City of Washington, the 13th day of March, 1804. H. DEARBORN, Sec'y of War.
NOTICE.
THAT I have committed the entire management and transaction of my business to my brother Robert B. Payne, of Columbia, and county of Fluvanna; and authorised him, and him only, to settle and adjust on my behalf, the debts owing to or by the estate of Richard Cocke, late of Fluvanna—Accordingly to him the said Robert B. Payne, those having claims upon the said estate, will bring them forward for adjustment; and those indebted to it make payment, which they are requested to do without delay. POLLY I. COCKE, Executrix of Richard Cocke, dec. Fluvanna, 16th Feb. 1804.
WILLIAM TEMPLE, HAS FOR SALE, 100 groce black QUART BOTTLES, packed in hds. containing 2 1/4 groce each—100 Kegs WHITE LEAD, ground in oil, containing 28ibs. each—50 Kegs SPANISH BROWN—500 Sacks SALT—21 Bales best twill SACKING, containing 6850 yards—4 chests 4-4 Irish LINENS, containing 50 pieces each, assorted, from 18d to 4s 6d sterling, of the bleached of Stephenson, which by all who know them are preferred—1 chest 5-4 Irish SHEETINGS, containing 25 pieces, assorted, from 18d to 3s sterling—2 Bales INDIA COTTONS. Richmond, 8th March, 1804.
NOTICE.
THE Election for Common Council-men and Aldermen for the city of Richmond will commence on the 1st Wednesday in April next, agreeable to an act of the General Assembly. J. WHITELAW, Sergeant of the city of Richmond. March 7, 1804.
N. B. The place for holding the Election in Jefferson ward, at the court house of said city—in Madison ward, at the Eagle Tavern—in Monroe ward, at Judge W. the new tenement, nearly opposite to the dwelling house of Mrs. Braxton. J. WHITELAW, Sr.
Lawyers' Declarations For Sale here.

The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, etc.
The House of Representatives of the United States on Tuesday last, came to a resolution, by a large majority, to close the session on the 3d Monday of the present month.
Much vague rumor prevailing respecting some recent occurrences at New Orleans, by which unimportant circumstances are magnified so as to present an unpleasant aspect, we conceive it our duty to state them as correctly as letters from that place enable us to do.
Regular assemblies are periodically held at New Orleans, under the direction of the municipal officers. According to rules fixed by them, which existed previous to the cession of the country, the dances were arranged in the following order; first, two cotillions; next, a country dance for twelve couple; and lastly, the walse.
At an assembly, held on the 6th of January, some slight misunderstanding arose between the Americans and French, the causes of which, tho' not distinctly known, were generally considered as connected with some erroneous statement of the feelings of the French citizens on the rise of the American in the room of the French flag when the first celebration of the cession took place. This misunderstanding was apparently hushed, when on the 23d of January another assembly was held. According to the above rules the dancing commenced with cotillions, followed by a country dance of twelve couple; the music, having received instructions in consonance with this arrangement, ceased to play the tune appropriate to the country dance, as soon as the twelve couple had led down the dance. In the mean time six additional couple, composed of Americans, had placed themselves at the end of the dance. As soon as the music ceased, the Americans required a continuation of it and of the country dance; while the French citizens called for the walse, a dance, in which it is understood, as many of the company as please participate.
The music declining to play a continuation of this tune, an American citizen broke the violin of one of the band with his cane, which likewise being broken, exposed a sword. Some tumult ensued, during which a French officer left the room and returned with a broad sword. In the mean time, to appease the disorder, Governor Claiborne and General Wilkinson addressed the company, and enquired what were the wishes of the dissatisfied. The French officer replied, "we want the Walse." This reply, from being made in French, not being understood by the Americans, but, on the contrary, being interpreted into a menace, increased the disorder. General Wilkinson was inducing in an amicable way, the officer to retire, when some American citizens met the General, and gave advice which he rejected. This likewise being misunderstood, was erroneously considered as an act of violence offered by the French officer to the General; and increased the tumult. Swords were drawn, but no lives lost or bodily injury done. The officer was arrested, and required to appear before the civil authority the ensuing day, when he was liberated.
After the arrest, the American commissioners, we understand, received a letter from Mr. Lawssat, protesting against the exercise of authority, on the part of the United States, in relation to French officers; alleging that, under the treaty of cession, three months having been allowed for the evacuation of the place by the French troops, previous to the expiration of that period French officers were under his controul. The liberation of the officer having previously taken place superseded any further act on the part of the civil authority.
It will appear from this minute statement of facts, for which our sole apology is to be found in the sensibility of the public mind to whatever relates to our new acquisition, that the transaction is of an ordinary nature, and one which does not justify the misstatement or alarm which has gone abroad. (Nat. Intel.)
In the Senate of the Legislature of Massachusetts, on the 18th ult. Messrs. Bacon, Pickman, Taylor, Kendall and Smith, were appointed a joint committee to consider the expediency of printing at the expense of the Commonwealth copies of the Constitution of the United States, and of the Commonwealth, together, with President Washington's Farewell Address, and of distributing the same throughout the state; and also to consider the propriety of recommending that the books thus distributed be introduced as a school book.
COCKADE TIMES.
The following appeared in some of the principal papers of the United States, in July '98, the summer solstice of federalism and the torrid zone of politics. [Observatory.]
"All friends to their country will soon be ornamented with a COCKADE. It will fix the mark on the few inexorable, who will not, or dare not put it on. It will point those wretches out as the detestable and the detected foes of the United States. They will skulk through the streets marks of public scorn—they will be hooted by the boys, and finally be obliged to flee to their beloved France, to meet the doom which traitors deserve and will ere long experience!"
A HINT FOR A RICH MAN.
(FROM PLUTARCH) "What shall I do because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? St. Luke, chap. xii. ver. 17."
WHAT DO! Why, if thy barns are grown too small, Save the expense of building more, And lodge the surplus of thy store Within the bowels of the poor; Make widow's hands thy treasury, Let Orphans' mouths thy coffers be, And in a little while thou'lt see Large interest in thy purse with principal and all.
Laws of the U. States.
AN ACT
For laying and collecting duties on imports and tonnage within the territories ceded to the United States by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States, and the French Republic; and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the same duties which by law now are, or hereafter may be laid on goods, wares, and merchandise imported into the United States, on the tonnage of vessels, and on the passports and clearances of vessels, shall be laid and collected on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the territories ceded to the United States, by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French Republic; and on vessels arriving in, or departing from the said territories: And the following acts, that is to say the act entitled, An act to establish the treasury department.
An act concerning the registering and recording the ships and vessels.
An act for enrolling and licensing ships or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fisheries.
An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage.
An act to establish the compensation of officers employed in the collection of the duties on imports and tonnage, and for other purposes.
An act for the more effectual recovery of debts due from individuals to the United States.
An act to provide more effectually for the settlement of accounts between the United States and receivers of public money.
An act to authorise the sale and conveyance of lands in certain cases by the marshalls of the United States, and to confirm former sales.
An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned.
An act to establish a mint, and to regulate the coins of the United States.
An act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes.
And the act supplementary to and amendatory of the two last mentioned acts, or so much of the said acts as is now in force, and also so much of any other act or acts of the United States as is now in force, or may be hereafter enacted, for laying any duties on imports, tonnage, seamen or shipping, for regulating and securing the collection of the same, and for regulating the compensation of the officers employed in the collection of the same; for granting and regulating drawbacks, bounties and allowances in lieu of drawbacks; concerning the registering, recording, enrolling and licensing of ships and vessels; to provide for the settlement of accounts between the United States and individuals; for the recovery of debts due to the United States; and for remitting forfeitures, penalties and disabilities; shall extend to and have full force and effect in the above mentioned territories: Provided however, and it is hereby further enacted, that ships or vessels which on the twentieth day of December last were owned by persons then residing in the above mentioned territories and who either were citizens of the United States, or had resided in the said territories during five years next preceding, shall be entitled to the benefits and privileges of vessels of the United States, whilst they shall continue to be wholly owned by such persons, or by citizens of the United States; Provided, nevertheless, that the persons claiming such privileges for their ships or vessels, shall in every other respect comply with the provisions of the acts for registering, recording, enrolling and licensing of ships or vessels, and who, if not citizens of the United States, shall have previously taken an oath of allegiance to the United States; which oath the collector of the port is hereby authorised to administer.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That so much of any act or acts of the United States now in force, or which may be hereafter enacted, concerning the bank of the United States, and for the punishment of frauds committed on the same; for the relief of the sick and disabled seamen; for the protection of American seamen; for
the government and regulation of seamen in the merchant service; and for preventing the exportation of goods not duly inspected; shall extend to and have full force and effect in the above mentioned territories.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That so much of any law, or laws, laying any duties on the importation into the United States of goods, wares, and merchandise from the said territories, (or allowing drawbacks on the importation of the same from the United States to the said territories,) or respecting the commercial intercourse between the United States and the said territories, or between the several parts of the United States through the said territories, which is inconsistent with the provisions of the preceding section, be, and the same hereby is repealed: and all duties on the exportation of goods, wares, and merchandise from the said territories, as well as all duties on the importation of goods, wares, and merchandise into the said territories, on the transfer of ships or vessels, and on the tonnage of vessels, other than those laid by virtue of the laws of the United States, shall, from the time when this act shall commence to be in force, cease and determine: Provided however, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect the fees and other charges usually paid in the said territories on account of pilotage, wharfage, or the right of anchoring by the levy of the city of New Orleans, which several fees and charges shall, until otherwise directed, continue to be paid and applied to the same purposes as heretofore.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That, to the end that the laws providing for the collection of the duties imposed, by law, on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels, and the laws respecting the revenue and navigation of the United States may be carried into effect, within the said territories, the territories ceded to the United States, by the treaty above mentioned, and also all the navigable waters, of the rivers, creeks, bays, and inlets, lying within the United States, which empty into the Gulf of Mexico, east of the river Mississippi, shall be annexed to the Mississippi district, and shall, together with the same, constitute one district, to be called the "District of Mississippi." The city of New Orleans shall be the sole port of entry in the said district, and the town of Bayou St. John shall be a port of delivery; a collector, naval officer, and surveyor shall be appointed to reside at New Orleans, and a surveyor shall be appointed to reside at the port of Bayou St. John; and the President of the United States is hereby authorised to appoint, not exceeding three surveyors, to reside at such other places, within the said district, as he shall deem expedient, and to constitute each, or either of such places ports of delivery only. And so much of any law or laws, as establishes a district on the river Mississippi, south of the river Tennessee, is hereby repealed, except as to the recovery and receipt of such duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels, as shall have accrued, and as to the recovery and distribution of fines, penalties, and forfeitures, which shall have been incurred before the commencement of the operation of this act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the shores and waters of the town of Natchez, shall be one district, to be called the district of Natchez; and a collector shall be appointed, who shall reside at Natchez, which shall be the only port of entry or delivery within the said district of any goods, wares, and merchandise, not the growth or manufacture of the United States: Provided, nevertheless, That it shall be the duty of every master or commander of any ship or vessel destined for the said port of Natchez, to stop at New Orleans, and there deliver to the collector of the said port a manifest of the cargo on board such ship or vessel, agreeably to law, on penalty of five thousand dollars. And it shall be the duty of said collector to transmit a certified copy of such manifest to the collector of the said port of Natchez, and to direct an inspector to go on board such ship or vessel and proceed therewith to the port of Natchez, and there report such ship or vessel to the collector of said port of Natchez, immediately after his arrival, when the duty of said inspector shall cease.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That foreign ships or vessels shall be admitted to trade at the port of New Orleans, and at no other port within the district of Mississippi; and ships or vessels belonging to citizens of the United States, coming directly from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, shall not be admitted to trade at any port within the district of Mississippi other than New Orleans; and ships or vessels arriving from the Cape of Good Hope, or from any place beyond the same, shall be admitted to make entry at the port of New Orleans, and at no other port within the district of Mississippi: Provided however, That nothing in this act contained, shall authorise the allowing of drawbacks on the exportation of any goods, wares, and merchandise from the said port of New Orleans, other than on those which shall have been imported directly into the same, from a foreign port or place.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the master or commander of every ship or vessel, bound to a port of delivery only, other than the port of Bayou St. John, in the district of Mississippi, shall first come to at the port of New Orleans with his ship or vessel, and there make report and entry, in writing, and pay, or charge to be paid, all legal duties, port fees, and charges, in manner provided by law, before such ship or vessel shall proceed to her port of delivery; and any ship or vessel, bound to the port of Bayou St. John, may first proceed to the said port, and afterwards make report and entry at the port of New Orleans, within the time by law limited: and the master of every ship or vessel, arriving from a foreign port or place, or having goods on board of which the duties have not been paid or secured, and bound
to any port within the district of Mississippi (other than New Orleans or Bayou St. John) shall take an inspector on board, at New Orleans, before proceeding to such port; and if any master of a ship or vessel, shall proceed to such port of delivery, contrary to the directions aforesaid, he shall forfeit and pay five hundred dollars, to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction, with the costs of suit.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That during the term of twelve years, to commence three months after the exchange of the ratifications of the above mentioned treaty shall have been notified, at Paris, to the French government, French ships, or vessels, coming directly from France, or any of her colonies, laden only with the produce or manufactures of France, or any of her said colonies: and Spanish ships or vessels, coming directly from Spain, or any of her colonies, laden only with the produce or manufactures of Spain, or any of her said colonies, shall be admitted into the port of New Orleans, and into all other ports of entry which may hereafter be established by law, within the territories ceded to the United States by the above mentioned treaty, in the same manner as ships or vessels of the United States, coming directly from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, and without being subject to any other, or higher duty on the said produce or manufacture, than by law now is, or shall, at the time, be payable, by citizens of the United States on similar articles, imported from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, in vessels of the United States, into the said port of New Orleans, or other ports of entry in the territories above mentioned: or to any other, or higher tonnage duty, than by law now is, or shall at the time be, laid on the tonnage of vessels of the United States coming from France, or Spain, or from any of their colonies, to the said port of New Orleans, or other ports of entry within the territories above mentioned.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the collector of the district of Mississippi shall give bond for the true and faithful discharge of his duties, in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, and shall be allowed in addition to the fees and emoluments of his office, in lieu of all other commissions, one and a half per cent. on all monies by him received, on account of the duties arising from goods, wares and merchandise imported into the said district, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels: and the naval officers and surveyors of the said district shall, respectively, receive an annual compensation of two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition to their other fees and emoluments.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised, to cause to be built and equipped one revenue cutter, in addition to those heretofore authorised by law, which cutter may be officered, manned and employed, in the same manner, and the expense thereof shall be paid out of the same fund, as is provided for defraying the expense of the revenue cutters heretofore authorised by law.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised, whenever he shall deem it expedient, to erect the shores, waters and inlets of the bay and river Mobile, and of the other rivers, creeks, inlets, and bays emptying into the gulf of Mexico, east of the said river Mobile, and west thereof to the Pascagoula inclusive, into a separate district, and to establish such place within the same, as he shall deem expedient, to be the port of entry and delivery for such district; and to designate such other places, within the same district, not exceeding two, to be ports of delivery only. Whenever such separate district shall be erected, a collector shall be appointed, to reside at the port of entry; and a surveyor shall likewise be appointed, to reside at each of the ports of delivery, which may be established, and such collector and surveyor shall be entitled to receive, in addition to their other fees and emoluments, an annual salary of two hundred and fifty dollars. And the said collector shall give bond for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office in the sum of five thousand dollars.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That this act shall commence thirty days after the passing thereof.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN, President
of the Senate, pro tempore.
February 24, 1804.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Relating to the recording, registering and enrolling of ships or vessels in the district of Orleans.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That any ship or vessel possessed of and sailing under a Spanish or French register, and belonging, on the twentieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and three, and continuing to belong wholly to any citizen or citizens of the United States, then residing within the territories ceded to the United States, by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, one thousand, eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French republic, or to any person or persons being, on the said thirtieth day of April, an inhabitant or inhabitants of the said ceded territories, and who continue to reside therein, and of which the master is a citizen of the United States, or an inhabitant as aforesaid, may be registered, enrolled and licensed in the manner prescribed by law; and being so registered, enrolled or licensed, shall be denominated and deemed a ship or vessel of the United States, and entitled to the benefits granted by any law of the United States to ships or vessels thereof: Provided, That it shall be lawful for the collector to whom application shall be made for a certificate of registry, enrollment or license for such ship or vessel by any citizen or inhabitant as aforesaid, to make such variations in the forms of the oaths, certificates, and licenses, as shall render them applicable to the cases herein intended to be provided for: And provided also, that every such inhabitant applying as aforesaid, shall, prior to his being entitled to receive such certificate of registry, enrollment, or license, deposit with the collector, the register and other papers under which such ship or vessel had been navigated; and also take and subscribe, before the collector (who is hereby authorised to administer the same) the following oath: I, A. B. do swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the United States of America, and that I do entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fe-
delity to every foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever, and particularly to the king of Spain and the French republic.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the inhabitants of the said ceded territory who were residents thereof on the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, who shall take the oath aforesaid, and who continue to reside therein, or citizens of the United States residents of said ceded territory, shall be entitled to all the benefits and privileges of owning ships or vessels of the United States, to all intents and purposes, as if they were resident citizens of the United States.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
February 25, 1804.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
IMPORTANT,
PARTICULARLY AT THE PRESENT. THE subscriber intending to leave Richmond in a few days, and desirous that any of the citizens thereof, or others, should avail themselves of the opportunity of purchasing the Rev. Burgess Allison's Patent Right for distilling fermented and distilled liquors, of their disagreeable and unwholesome qualities, particularly country rum and whiskey, and giving them the flavor of West India rum, French brandy, or Holland gin of the best quality, samples are prepared, and will be exhibited to those who wish to contract, or inspect the same, at the house of Mr. Wm. Davidson, burr-mill-stone maker, near the market-house—The subscriber also invites those who wish to have their initials, or any other engravings upon glass, to make immediate application, otherwise a convenient opportunity will be their own neglect. TIMOTHY R. RYAN. Richmond, 12th March, 1804. (3t)
NOTICE.
Valuable Lands for Sale.
AT Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 25th of April next, being court day, will be exposed to sale at auction, for ready money,
Two Tracts of Land,
one of them containing 775 1-2 acres, more or less, and is commonly known and called by the name of Bib's Tract, part whereof lies in Hanover and part in Goochland.
The other tract contains 100 acres, more or less, and lies in Hanover. The subscriber believes that the latter tract is commonly known by the name of Fenton's place. Both tracts adjoin each other, and will be sold together. These lands are distant from the city of Richmond about 22 miles, in a healthy situation and an agreeable neighborhood. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing with respect to the quality of the soil, as it is believed that any one inclining to purchase will first view the lands.
The sale will be made by virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Thompson, Jane Isabella, his wife, and William Duval, to George Yuille, dated the 22d of March, 1796, and recorded in the general court in June following; to secure the payment of a debt due from the said Thomas Thompson to Murdock Pearn & Co. and which deed of trust the subscriber was authorised to carry into effect by a deed of assignment made between him and the aforesaid Thomas Thompson and George Yuille, dated the 22d of January, 1798, and recorded in the general court the 15th of November following, which two deeds will be exhibited on the day of sale, and a deed of conveyance with special warranty, will be executed to the purchaser, by
CHARLES COPLAND.
Richmond, 16th February, 1804. wtds
The last week the Physiognocrate will remain in Richmond.
W. BACHE
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to the public, for the encouragement he has received in this place, and has the pleasure to inform them that he has just received a handsome assortment of GILT and BLACK FRAMES—with which they may be supplied during the remainder of this week, either with or without profiles, as may be most suitable to themselves. 1*
TO BE LEASED,
For a term of years, the beautiful and healthy S R A T, Where Mr. Samuel Ellison lived, called MANSEFIELD, above Du-Val's mill. The terms may be known by applying to Wm. Du-Val or John Warden, Esq. Wm. DU-VAL. March 14, 1804. eo3i
To be Sold,
On the premises, on Saturday the 24th instant, by Robert Hyde and Wm. Porter, or either of them, commissioners appointed pursuant to a decree of the Court of Chancery for the Richmond district:
All the Land which Wm.
Du-Val sold to London Mansford, (except one acre) for ready money to the highest bidder; supposed to contain nine acres, more or less; to satisfy James Houslin £40, with interest from Dec. 1, 1803, and the expenses of recording the mortgage from London Mansford to James Houslin, and the costs of this suit, first paying thereout the sum of £53 2s 4d, with interest thereon from March 1, 1804, to Wm. Du-Val, who is to make the conveyance to the purchaser. The land lies in Hanover county adjoining to the Bowling Green. 3t March 14, 1804.
Notice.
THE Copartnership of SHIPHARD & BENDLE is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the concern are desired to bring them forward in order to receive payment; and all those persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the partners, by note or otherwise, as no further indulgence can be given.
JAMES SHIPHARD.
THOMAS BENDLE.
Thomas Bendle, Saddler,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he intends carrying on the business in all its various branches, as heretofore, in the house opposite the Eagle Tavern, and formerly occupied by Capt. William Austin.
He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for the encouragement hitherto received, and hopes by a strict attention to business, to merit the continuance of their favors. Richmond, 20th February, 1804. 3w
Footscap & Letter Paper
For Sale at this office: Where also, is just received a fresh supply of Church's and Lee's PATENT MEDICINES.

Twenty-Five Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Goochland county, a very likely negro man named SAM, who calls himself SAMUEL COOPER, about 24 or 25 years old, low but stout made, of a yellowish complexion, one of his upper fore teeth out, his dress chiefly of Virginia cloth, with a green Durant's short coat; he is very sensible, and can read, and write so as to be understood some words. He will endeavor to pass for a freeman, and I expect will procure a pass of his own or from some one else. I expect he will go up or down James river, but I rather think up, about Lynchburg, or some other town on James river. Whoever takes up the said negro and delivers him to me, or secures him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses for delivering him to me at home. EDWARD COX. Sept. 3d, 1803. N. B. I expect he will change his name and dress.
FOR RENT, Several Tenements, On the main street on Shockoe Hill, calculated for Grocery Stores. Immediate possession may be had. For terms, apply to HARDIN DAVIS. 3d March, 1804.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman, Of twenty-four years of age, with two children, who is a good washer, semistress and pastry cook. For terms, apply to THOMAS TAYLOR & CO.
Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may confide country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
NOW IN THE PRESS OF T. NICOLSON, And will be ready for delivery in the course of April, May and June next, MARRIED LADY'S COMPANION, or Poor Man's Friend. IN FOUR PARTS.
I. An address to the married Lady who is the Mother of Daughters. II. An address to the newly married Lady. III. Some important hints to the Midwife. IV. An essay on the management and common diseases of Children. By SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. The title and heads of this work are considerably expressive of its nature and design. Each part contains moral reflections adapted to the characters for which they are intended; but they compose in the whole, a medical book of such art as necessarily interests every family. The plan is conducted with all possible simplicity and plainness, and will be found a very great convenience to the Ladies. It will be printed on a neat plain Type, and good Paper, and it is supposed will contain two hundred and forty pages of a duodecimo size. The price to subscribers, if neatly bound, will be 6s. if in boards, 4s. 6d. So soon as the work is finished, the subscribers may apply to Mr. Nicolson, and others with whom they may make their subscriptions, who, on receiving payment, will deliver to them their books. A number of copies will be deposited with Mr. Samuel Pleasants and other book sellers; from whom the public may be supplied. The author flatters himself, that his work will be found a very useful one. Having submitted his manuscripts to the inspection of several respectable and judicious men, he is encouraged to venture this publication in favor of himself. He is well aware, that the composition may be calculated for usefulness, and yet for want of being pushed forward into public notice, it may lie dormant on the book-seller's shelf. As his chief design was to be beneficial to his fellow citizens, he is determined to spare no pains which may be necessary to circulate his books; and they will therefore probably be offered for sale at most of the courthouses of the upper counties of the state of Virginia. He thanks the patriotic gentlemen of the two houses of legislation, who gave him friendly encouragement, and calculates on their influence in their respective counties, so far as the merit of the performance may deserve their aid. SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. February 5, 1804.
Notice. THE partnership of John Moore and Joseph Weir, under the firm of JOSEPH WEIR & CO. is this day dissolved—and all persons indebted to said firm are requested to settle and pay their respective accounts to the subscriber in Farnside, who will settle with them for the same—and all persons having demands against said firm will call on him for payment. JOHN MOORE. Jan 20th, 1804.
SIR, As you have moved out of this state, and left no agent known to me, you will please to take notice, that I shall on the 24th, 25th and 26th of April next, at Charlotte courthouse, proceed to take the depositions of the witnesses in a suit brought by myself and others against you, in the county court of Charlotte, at which time and place you may attend or not, as you please. SAMUEL A. JACKSON. Mr. JOHN DAVIS.
Fifth Requisition. By order of the Board of Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, the Stockholders are hereby required to pay the further sum of seven and an half dollars, on each share, into the hands of the Treasurer, on or before the first day of April next. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 6th Feb. 1804.
A Valuable Lot For Sale. WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, on Saturday the 17th instant, at 4 o'clock P. M. one LOT, known by the No. 631, adjoining the lots of William Moseley, Esq.—Terms of sale one half cash, and the residue to be paid in 60 days, with satisfactory security to insure punctuality. Any person disposed to treat for the lot at private sale, will apply to Mr. Scottswood, Esq. who is authorized to sell the same, & for which an indisputable title will be made. Richmond, March 1, 1804.
THE HIGH PRICED IMPORTED HORSE. ROBIN REDBREAST, Will stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, to cover mares the next season—The performance of this horse on the turf for the time he ran in England, was equal to any horse imported into this country. In getting him out of the ship at City Point, he fell and was much hurt, but is now so well recovered that there can be no doubt of his being in high perfection by the spring. Terms will be made known before the season commences. THOMAS GOODE.
December 21, 1803. ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlet's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.)
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY
OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation. It has been read in almost every European language. The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history. The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press. They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the WORKS, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes.—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. I. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. II. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps.—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire.—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, jr. Richmond.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by dealing or otherwise, at his store in Buckingham, under the direction of Mr. John Jenkins, are informed that their bonds, notes and accounts are placed for collection in the hands of Edward W. Trent, attorney at Law, who is authorised to receive the same and grant acquittances. WILLIAM BROWN. Manchester, 2d Jan. 1804.
The undersigned will attend the February Buckingham court, for the purpose of receiving the above debts—those, who fail to comply with this notice, can expect no indulgence. EDWARD W. TRENT. E. W. T. has commenced the PRACTICE of LAW in the Courts of Henrico, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Amelia, and Cumberland. Richmond, 2d Jan. 1804.
FOR SALE. An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, comp. etc. for four horses, may be had a great bargain, on application to A. MYERS, near the bridge. Richmond, Feb. 11, 1804.
FOR SALE, About 450 acres of Land, Lying on the Three Chop'd and the River roads, half a mile from the river at Westham, and six miles from the city of Richmond, three fourths in woods. This land combines the important advantages of a good soil, convenience to the seat of government, a handsome situation for buildings, and very healthy—a good mill seat with permission to erect a mill, an abundance of oak and pine timber, and good spring water. The subscriber would be glad also to treat for two or three BRICK TENEMENTS not far from the capitol. These houses are not finished, but they will be completed in the course of the ensuing spring, and one of them is now in sufficient forwardness to show the plan of the buildings. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, 20th Jan. 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
NOTICE. ALL persons having bonded claims against the estate of the late Gen. JAMES A. BRADBY, are requested to bring them forward without delay, to SAML. BUTLER, Ex'r. Surry County, February 8th, 1804.
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, Near the Market bridge, well situated for a dry or wet goods store, with good accommodation for a family.—For further particulars enquire of the Printer. Richmond, March 2, 1804.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 5,000 1 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 3,000 10 do. of 200 2,000 20 do. of 100 2,000 100 do. of 50 5,000 250 do. of 30 7,500 420 do. of 25 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 7,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 9,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The Treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
* * * TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, jr. Wm. Price, (Mtg) Samuel Pleasants, jr. and William Brichard.
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having finished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHANNERS, Hampton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803.
FOR SALE, FLAISTER OF PARIS, In stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof. Valuable Property. The subscriber offers for sale, that valuable improved Lot of Ground, Situating on the main street in the city of Richmond, containing about sixty six feet in front and running one hundred feet back, on the cross street leading to the basin of the canal, & immediately opposite to the corner stores now in the occupancy of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Joneston, and that of Mr. Charles Spencer. The numerous advantages attending this property needs no comment, its situation being in the centre of business renders it an object for public or private employment, and is perhaps the most eligible in this city for either. Any person desirous of purchasing will be treated with privately on application at any time between this and the first day of May next, and if not sold previous to that day, the same will be offered for sale at public auction, on the fifth day of that month, and the terms thereof made known. JOHN M'ENERY. Feb. 15th, 1804.
SEEDS. The subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has just received a supply of Red & White Clover Seed, Lucerne, Timothy, Ryegrass and Saintfaine, Which is warranted to be of the last summer's growth. He has likewise, a general assortment of PEAS, BEANS, CABBAGE, LETTUCE, RADISHES, &c. From London, per the ship Shepherdess, now selling at his Seed Store, Main Street. MINTON COLLINS. Richmond, Feb. 28, 1804.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber on Saturday the 19th of February, 1804, a dark mulatto man called BILLEY, 24 or 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a thick head of hair, which he combs up, and little inclined to be bow legged, is very polite and conversant, and no doubt will attempt to pass as a free man; he is a good water and an excellent heater, the latter occupation he is very fond of. I have reason to believe he will make for the country of Fauquier, having a brother in that county the property of Mr. Pickett; his dress consisted of a round blue jacket, with blue and dyed pants, a pair of boots and a leather hat, and carried off other clothes. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me in Hanover county near Newcastle, or secure him in jail so that I get him again. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from carrying him out of the state on their peril. THOMAS BLAKEY. Feb. 21, 1804.
TO RENT—THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Doctor M'Lean. Enquire of the printer. 4w February 12, 1804.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb. 8th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackanac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude. Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash. Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of North latitude, (Vincennes excepted.) Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas. Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddard on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.) Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for. Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January, 1805, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned, viz. Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation. Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina. Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia. Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia. Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.) Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont. Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts (the district of Maine excepted.) Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine. A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the rations shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackanac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commanders of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under other contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, (t M 18) Secretary of War.
Notice. Those that have any claims against the estate of Alice Lemay, dec. late of Hanover county, will make them known—and those that may be indebted, will please to make payment. W. ANDERSON, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Caroline, Feb. 18, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, that an application will be made to the Legislature at their next session; to establish an Inspection of Tobacco in the land of William Mayo, near Rocketts. Powhatan, Feb. 20, 1804.
FOR SALE, THE ESTATE, CALLED VARINA, Lying on James river, in Henrico county, twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 820 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods, completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly, rather uncommonly high and firm tide marsh, about one fourth cleared; 10 or 15 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried almost from the stump on board large sea vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was formerly reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without shewing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is thought by numbers preferable to timothy.—A few valuable Negroes raised on the place, viz. three men and a woman, also about a score of cows and oxen of the Amphill and Boynton breed mixed, some other stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant is bound to furnish seed and sow a full crop of wheat, about 100 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors, by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford, living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Estlin Randolph, will make known the terms to applicants, and will either of them conclude a bargain, which the proprietor will ratify. December 30, 1803.
Run away from the Subscriber about the first of January, a negro man, named HARRY; he is a small fellow and very dark complexion, with large full eyes, particularly when alarmed or intoxicated, which he will often be if he can get liquor. He had when he went off a blue coat, negro cotton breeches and a white hat with a very large crown—he told some of the negroes in the neighborhood that he should go to the city of Washington to see his brother, who is the property of Mr. Richard Frazer of that place, but that he should first go by the way of Richmond and endeavor to procure a free pass, and from thence to Washington. Any person who will take up the said negro and secure him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. THOS. R. EVANS. King William county, Frazer's Ferry, February 16, 1804.
A Number of Lots, Intersected by commodious streets, crossing at right angles, running due North and South by East and West, agreeably to a plan deposited at Mr. Samuel Pleasants' Office. This land lies upon the margin of James river, and adjacent to that part of Richmond called Rocketts. The advantages of this property will present themselves to any person who will view it. The channel runs very near the bank, & that so high as to be entirely safe from freshes. Valuable warehouses are already erected near this spot, and there can be no doubt that the rapid increase of population and commerce of Richmond will render it desirable, both as a place of residence, and of business. It is known that the canal which has been accomplished at a considerable expense and must soon be communicated with tide water, & the improvements for land carriage, afford the means of conveying to this place the productions of an extensive & fertile country heretofore carried to the northern markets for want of these facilities; and if properly managed, must make it the important point of junction betwixt the Eastern and Western people, as well as a depot as a market for produce, coal and foreign merchandise. The legislature have lately incorporated a company for deepening the channel of the river, so as to bring ships of 300 tons burthen to Rocketts. And have also established a bank on extensive principles which must greatly increase commercial enterprise. These important considerations contribute to render the property now offered for sale an object of attention to the Landlord, Merchant and Mechanic. The terms of sale will be one fourth in ready money, the residue on bond and security payable the 1st January next, to carry interest if not paid punctually, and no title made until the bond shall be discharged. WM. MAYO. Powhatan, Feb. 24th, 1804.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by John Dixon of the city of Richmond, for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt or debts, due from the said Dixon to Granville Smith and George Williamson, as executors to the estate of Thomas Smith, dec. who was executor to the estate of Francis Smith, Esq. dec. will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 28th inst. being Hanover court day, a certain tract or parcel of LAND, Lying in the said county of Hanover, contiguous to the courthouse, on both sides of Machump creek, containing six acres, with a water gist MILL thereon, by DAVID BULLOCK, Trustee. March 9, 1804.
Mrs. Trouin, HAS the honor of informing her friends and the public, that she intends to open a SCHOOL of the FRENCH LANGUAGE, for young ladies, where they shall be carefully instructed in the following useful and elegant branches of education—Orthography, Reading, Writing and Plain Work, Drawing, Embroidery, Cyphering, Marking, History and Geography. Young ladies from the country boarded on the following terms, 150 dollars, each lady to find her own bedding. Mrs. Trouin respectfully assures those parents who may honor her with their confidence, that her whole and undivided attention shall be devoted to her pupils, being solicitous to render their studies equally pleasing and profitable. Apply to Mrs. Trouin, on the Hill, near Mr. Wm. M'Kim's and Mr. Burton's. Richmond, March 6th, 1804.
Bail and Delivery Bonds May be had at this Office.