Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-06-22 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1166.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
THE subscriber desirous to close his business, in this place as soon as possible, is induced to offer for sale, the following
Valuable Property, viz:
A convenient two story dwelling house, 24 feet square, having one room and a passage on the lower floor, two rooms on the second floor, and two good rooms in the garret, a cellar with plank floor, and divided into three apartments, one used for cooking; the yard inclosed with a brick wall seven feet high, the whole in good repair. This tenement is situated near the Bell Tavern on the cross street, leading to the rock landing, and is insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid.
Eleven unimproved half-acre lots on Shockoe Hill.
600 Acres military land in Kanawha county, on the waters of old town creek, a branch of Ohio River, being part of a grant made to George Muse, Adams Stevens, Andrew Lewis and others, in the year 1772.
25 Tracts of land in Montgomery county, containing 32,172 1/2 acres, the whole patented in my name, viz:
4,000 Acres, surveyed 3d April, 1786, in Montgomery county, on Cole River.
3,080 Acres, surveyed 24th July, 1786, in the same county, on 16 mile creek, adjoining the late General Washington's survey, on Kanawha river.
3,064 1/2 Acres, surveyed 23d July, 1786 in same county, on the Loop waters of New river.
1,000 Acres, surveyed 13th May, 1786, in the same county, on the Ohio river.
3,210 Acres, surveyed 5th April, 1786, in same county, south of a creek running into Cole river.
2,133 Acres, surveyed 21st Feb. 1787, in same county, on Cole river.
520 Acres, surveyed 3d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Little Blue Stone.
1,300 Acres, surveyed 16th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of the fourth fork of Cole river, that heads against Guyandott.
95 Acres, surveyed 16th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Glade creek.
78 Acres, surveyed 8th Feb. 1787, in same county, on a branch emptying into Glade creek, on the south side of the same, about one mile above the ford of the aid creek.
500 Acres, surveyed 10th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the north fork of Mud river, that heads against the Guyandott.
2,500 Acres, surveyed 12th May, 1786, in same county, on Ohio river.
2,000 Acres, surveyed 8th May, 1786, in same county, on Great Kanawha.
1,000 Acres, surveyed 16th May, 1786, in same county, on do.
203 Acres, surveyed 8th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head of Glade creek.
214 Acres, surveyed 7th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Glade creek, on the south side thereof.
135 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the west end of Joe's Ridge, and on the waters of Glade creek.
154 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on Joe's Ridge.
228 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on Joe's Ridge and the waters of Glade and Cooper's creek.
414 Acres, surveyed 22d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the second fork of Cole river, on the road crossing from Piney river, to Guyandott.
2,000 Acres, surveyed 26th Feb. 1787, in same county, under the big Pipe Stem Knob, and running down both sides of the creek.
416 Acres, surveyed 4th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Joe's Ridge.
380 Acres, surveyed 3d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Cooper's creek.
3,333 Acres, by survey 20th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the south fork of Cole river.
1,345 Acres, by survey 2d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Little Blue Stone, about half a mile north from the white oak Lick.
Three tracts of land in Monongalia county, patented in my name, viz:
350 Acres, by survey 1st June, 1796, in Monongalia county, adjoining Matthew Rukey's land, and the Randolph county line, on the waters of Cheat River.
400 Acres, surveyed 20th Oct. 1797, in same county, adjoining lands of Abner Harper, above the mouth of White Day creek.
400 Acres, surveyed 15th Nov. 1797, in same county, adjoining Peter Drage, on Finche's run, to include an improvement made in the year 1773.
1000 Acres, in do. on the west of Cheat river, above the lands of Thomas Butler.
800 Acres, in do. on Buffalo creek, on a pre-emption right of David Gray.
250 Acres, in Greenbrier county, on Little Deer Creek, adjoining the lands of Joseph M'Clurg.
891 Acres, in Montgomery county, surveyed 1st August, 1787, on the waters of Piney river, and Paint creek, waters of the Kanawha river.
435 Acres, in Montgomery county, surveyed 30th June, 1786, joining the lands of Joseph Eaton, Richard Muse and James M'Corkle.
230 Acres, in Wythe county, surveyed 4th Nov. 1795, on the Lead Mines Mill creek.
180 Acres, in Albemarle county, patent dated 5th July, 1787, on William Hill's creek, waters of Buck Island creek. One undivided moiety of five lots in the town of Winchester, Nos. 89, 90, 100, 101 and 109.
The above will be sold very low, and the terms made known, on application to
Wm. AUSTIN. Richmond, April 4th, 1805. wtf
DOCT. WILSON
HAS removed his Apothecary Shop to the lower floor of the Bell Tavern, where he has a general supply of
Medicines, Paints & other Articles In the Apothecary Line.
He takes the liberty to observe, that he has not an article of medicine but such as he uses in his own practice.
Physicians, merchants and others, who may be pleased to patronize him, shall be supplied on the most reduced terms.
Persons of needy circumstances, by paying the retail prices of his medicines, will be prescribed for gratis. wtf May 14.
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY.
No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore.
WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality, ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c. HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c. SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SATES, WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH, (Formerly WEST & SMITH.)
N.B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with
SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality.
P.S. WIRE SATES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand.
11th Mo. 1st. 1804. wtf
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by William Davis, for the purpose of securing a debt therein specified to William Cornelius. Will be sold, at the Eagle Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the first day of July next, being court day.
A Tract or Parcel of LAND Containing fifty four acres by survey, be the same more or less, lying about five miles from Charlottesville, & adjoining the lands of Farish Coleman, Christopher Wingfield, Robert Wheat, William Magee and William Dunkum; there is on the land (only a small part of which is cleared) a Dwelling house, Kitchen and other out houses and an excellent spring of water.
JOSEPH BISHOP, Trustee. June 4, 1805. w3t
NEW PUBLICATION.
Just received at S. Pleasants' Printing-Office and Book-Store, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR,]
FAMILY TOUR
THROUGH THE BRITISH EMPIRE; CONTAINING SOME ACCOUNT OF ITS Natural and Artificial Curiosities, History and Antiquities, INTERSPERSED WITH BIOGRAPHICAL ANECDOTES, Particularly adapted to the amusement and instruction of Youth, (with a large Map of the British Empire.)
By PRISCILLA WAKEFIELD. Just Received and for Sale at this office.
HISTORY
OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND; CONTAINING An impartial account of the proceedings of the Irish Revolutionists, from the year 1732, until the suppression of the intended Revolution.
TO WHICH IS PREFIXED, A GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF IRELAND. By the Rev. JAMES GORDON. With copious additions and corrections from various Authors upon this subject; particularly prepared for this first American edition.
THE SIXTH AND LAST VOLUME OF WARNER & HANNA'S Select Plays
Is just received at this office—where a few complete sets of the work in elegant binding are for sale.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, Are for sale at Dr. Wilson's Apothecary Shop, opposite the Bell Tavern, to wit:
RED and white Lead, Verdigris, Spanish Whiting, Spanish Brown, Umber, Naples Yellow, Blue Smalt, Brown Pink, Rose Pink, Flake White, Gold Leaf, Liquid Gold Size, Copal and Spirit Varnish, Camel's Hair Pencils, Yellow Ochre, Litharge, Sugar of Lead, &c. &c. Also a quantity of Salt Petre.
He wishes to rent a stand for an Apothecary's Shop in the neighbourhood of the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge. 20th Dec. 1804. wtf
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS Daniel & William Guerrant, late merchants of the town of New-Canton, by their deed dated the 9th day of February 1805, have assigned to us all their property real and personal, for the benefit of such of their creditors as shall agree to the terms of said assignment; and whereas we have appointed Wm. Guerrant our agent for the collection and settlement of the debts, and all other affairs of said concern, all persons having claims against said Danl. & Wm. Guerrant will present them to him for settlement, and all those indebted to them are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, by bond or otherwise, in which case the utmost accommodation will be allowed them in the time and mode of payment; those who fail to come forward and close their accounts, may expect suits will be instituted against them, as the situation of the concern requires a speedy adjustment of its affairs.
Saml. Anderson, } Trustees. Ed. Cunningham, Wm. M. Thornton, James Rea. New-Canton, 6th May, 1805.
THE Trustees of the above mentioned Danl. & Wm. Guerrant, will offer for sale, on the highest bidder, in the town of New-Canton, on the first day of July next, the following property, viz:
Eight likely Virginia born Slaves, A Single Chair, Harness, &c. and a valuable assortment of suitable GOODS for the present season, any part of which will be sold on very low terms by private sale, or a great bargain may be had, and a liberal credit given to purchaser who will take the whole stock on hand, by application previous to the day above mentioned, to Wm. Guerrant or the Trustees. Six months credit will be allowed the purchasers of the above property for all sums above ten dollars, on giving bond & approved security; lesser sums cash will be demanded for. wtf
WASHINGTON TAVERN.
AT JAMES EDMONDSON. THE subscriber still continues to keep a house of entertainment for genteel company only. He flatters himself he is as well provided to give general satisfaction as any person in his line in the state. There is a mail stage established, which runs from Richmond to his house once a week, and for the accommodation of the public he has an excellent hack, horses and driver. Staunton, June 13, 1805. (3*)
WILL BE SOLD,
On Saturday the 20th July next, for ready money, upon the premises,
ONE TRACT OF LAND,
Containing by estimation two hundred and forty five acres more or less, lying and being in the county of Buckingham, and joining the lands of Darby Bondurant, James B. Couch, the Widow Tapscott and Fanny Bondurant. This sale will be made by virtue of a deed of trust to me, from Francis Amos, bearing date the twentieth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and two, to secure the payment of fifty six pounds, three shillings and three pence, due to William Walker, of Albemarle county, with lawful interest from the date thereof, and the expense of recording and selling the same. The subscriber being only interested as trustee, will only convey the right vested in him by the aforesaid deed of trust. John Staples, Trustee. Warren, 9th June, 1805. 2w
INTEND shortly to the state of
Kentucky, and to return about the first of October next. Wm. FLEMING. Richmond, 15th June, 1805. 2t
WILL BE SOLD,
For cash, in the town of Milton, at the house of John Watson, on the 15th day of July next,
One Tract or Parcel of Land,
Containing by estimation 500 acres, be the same more or less. Also, an undivided one tenth part of the lands and tenements of Bennett Henderson, dec. lying and being in the town of Milton and adjacent thereto. Also, the following Slaves, to wit: Hannah, a negro woman, Patrick, a boy, Amy, a negro woman, Dick, a negro fellow, and the children of Hannah, herein before named. Also, the children of Amy, herein before named, which said property is conveyed to me in trust, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rivers & Co. (and as acting under said trust only for the benefit of others) am only to be considered bound to convey the title vested in me as trustee. Martin Dawson, Trustee. Milton, 11th June, 1805. 4w
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale, at the printing office and Book-Store of Samuel Pleasants, jr.
THE DEBATES,
And other proceedings of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
Subscribers to the above work are requested to call or send for their books without delay. June 19.
TAKEN UP
By WILLIAM WINGFIELD in the county of Hanover near Ground Squirrel Bridge, a DANK BAY MARE, supposed to be 3 years old this spring, about 4 feet 7 or 8 inches high, with a colt's mane and tail, a small star in her forehead, and her left hind foot white. Appraised to fifty dollars, this 15th day of April, 1805. (3*)
JUST published and for sale at this
office, the PENNSYLVANIA FARMER: Being a selection from the most approved treatises on HUSBANDRY, interspersed with Observations and Experiments. By JOB ROBERTS.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
"When freedom calls, none should from danger start,"
"But take a noble, a decisive part."
That liberty is more easily acquired than preserved, is a fact two well authenticated in history to admit of the least doubt. The Grecians, the Romans, and many other nations, like the Americans, once enjoyed the blessings of free government, but alas! a Philip , a Cesar , a Cromwell and a Bonaparte , arose, and either by violence or by intrigue, assumed the executive chair; and the people were made to believe that "the calm of despotism" was preferable to "the tempestuous sea of liberty."
Although from the recent triumph of republicanism in this country, as well as from the known patriotism of those distinguished characters who are now at the head of government, we have no reason to fear that our liberties are in immediate danger; still when it is recollected that a faction has existed in this country whose object has ever been to subvert the constitution and establish on its ruins a monarchy or an aristocracy ; it is sufficient to shew the necessity of vigilance , on the part of the Republicans, in order to counteract those dangerous machinations; and be enabled thereby to transmit, unimpaired, to posterity the blessings of freedom, which we now enjoy.
The idea of a Monarchical faction existing in this country, has by some been considered as an idle chimera; but by taking a retrospective view of the conduct of the party now in opposition to the administration , we will find "proof strong as holy writ" to shew that such a faction has existed since the peace of 1783, and that their object has been to destroy the liberties of their country. In that august body which composed the Convention, we find certain characters indirectly advocating monarchical principles. A consolidation of the states, and a President and senate for life was strongly contended for; but by the firmness and patriotism of a large majority of the Convention these plans were rejected with indignation. We next find this faction (immediately on its going into operation) by various attempts to assimilate our government to that of Great Britain; which a pre eminent character among this party, declared to be "the most stupendous fabric of human invention." An American nobility was however yet wanting "to be put into a hole," in order "to save the people from their most dangerous enemies, to save them from themselves." This useful order , we have reason to believe, was in secret contrived, elected about the years 1798 or 1799, from amongst those gentlemen, who had so patricianly speculated in the public funds , in order that riches and birth might no longer be deprived of their just rights; and they were soon to be decorated with stars, ribbons and garters , for the purpose of distinguishing these " well born " from the awful multitude .
Flattering as appearances at one time were to the ambitious views of the aristocratic party, in consequence of the establishment of the funding system ; and likewise in consequence of the dispute with France, and the intimacy with England, they however found that serious obstacles existed which would retard, if not altogether put a stop to their scheme of self aggrandizement. These obstacles principally arose from the firmness displayed by several patriotic members of Congress in opposing the desire ive measures of the then administration; and likewise from the zeal which the republican prints manifested in defence of the rights of the people. In order therefore to put a stop at once to enquiry and investigation, every person who dared to disapprove of any measure of government was denounced, as a French partisan, a jacobin and a disorganiser. The junto did not however stop here; for in direct violation of the constitution, an act was passed whereby the liberty of speech and of the press was destroyed. Fearing however that this engine of oppression would be not sufficient to deter freemen from the exercise of their unalienable rights, a mercenary army was raised for no other object (that can be otherwise accounted for) than that of overawing the republicans—in a word a system of terror and persecution was adopted which was hardly excelled during the reign of Robespierre—But thank heaven, it was but of short duration; for no sooner did the period arrive, when the power returned to the people, than they filed with indignation at these outrages on their sovereignty, compelled those men to abandon the helm of state who had so shamefully abused the confidence which had been reposed in them. Exceptionable as the conduct of this junto was while they were in power, it has been no less so since they were deprived of it. It is well known that at the period when Mr. Jefferson was placed at the head of government, almost every office was in the hands of the partisans of the late administration; most of whom had been active in calumniating him and every other distinguished republican. The President, however, and those at the head of executive departments, with a degree of moderation and liberality unparalleled in history, have suffered most of these persons to remain in office, although at the risk of their popularity, for "the public voice has long declared itself and burst open the doors of honor and confidence," exclusively to republicans. Notwithstanding this conciliatory disposition on the part of the administration, we find many even among those retained in office, so destitute of principle and gratitude as to join with those who are duly misrepresenting the measures of government, and calumniating the man whom nine tenths of his fellow citizens "have delighted to honor." This implacable and irreconcilable disposition, can proceed only from the hopes which they still entertain of seeing the leaders of their party once more at the head of affairs. To accomplish which no means have been omitted, however dishonorable and even criminal, as a proof of which, witness their attempts during the last year to excite a civil war and thereby produce a dissolution of the union . It is a fact that cannot be denied, that but a short time since the most sanguine hopes were entertained that the New-England states would separate from the union; nay many, of the leaders of this faction openly boasted of soon having it in their power to invade the Southern States, and by declaring freedom to the slaves, hoped to see re-enacted in this devoted part of the union, those scenes of blood and carnage which has taken place in St. Domingo.
very office was in the hands of the partisans of the late administration; most of whom had been active in calumniating him and every other distinguished republican. The President, however, and those at the head of executive departments, with a degree of moderation and liberality unparalleled in history, have suffered most of these persons to remain in office, although at the risk of their popularity, for "the public voice has long declared itself and burst open the doors of honor and confidence," exclusively to republicans. Notwithstanding this conciliatory disposition on the part of the administration, we find many even among those retained in office, so destitute of principle and gratitude as to join with those who are duly misrepresenting the measures of government, and calumniating the man whom nine tenths of his fellow citizens "have delighted to honor." This implacable and irreconcilable disposition, can proceed only from the hopes which they still entertain of seeing the leaders of their party once more at the head of affairs. To accomplish which no means have been omitted, however dishonorable and even criminal, as a proof of which, witness their attempts during the last year to excite a civil war and thereby produce a dissolution of the union . It is a fact that cannot be denied, that but a short time since the most sanguine hopes were entertained that the New-England states would separate from the union; nay many, of the leaders of this faction openly boasted of soon having it in their power to invade the Southern States, and by declaring freedom to the slaves, hoped to see re-enacted in this devoted part of the union, those scenes of blood and carnage which has taken place in St. Domingo.
Americans! From the foregoing statement of facts, can there remain the least doubt in your minds that a monarchical faction exists in this country who have long been engaged in a treasonable conspiracy against the constitution and individuality of the republic . This insidious junto , although hitherto defeated, have by no means abandoned this relicious object . They are now active in attempting to form divisions among the republicans; to effect which they seem willing to disclaim the denomination, which they have so long assumed, and to adopt one less unpopular. But fellow citizens can you be imposed on by such deceptive arts? Have our political opponents changed their principles? Have they evinced a desire to harmonise with real republicans ? Or have they not long since rejected the olive branch and dashed the cup of reconciliation from their lips? With certain characters there will no doubt unite; I mean with traitors and apostates —with such persons they seem willing to form, " an union of all honest men "—but they are still the bitter and irreconcilable enemies of our Patriotic Chief Magistrate and of every other distinguished republican. Fellow citizens, be on your guard not only against the designs of your avowed enemies , but likewise against the insidious arts of those persons who, even under the garb of republicanism are endeavoring to excite local jealousies among you . In a word the crisis is important , & the republicans should therefore act with a degree of firmness and decision worthy of the cause for which they so nobly contended.
CATO.
JUST RECEIVED,
And ready for delivery to subscribers at the Book Store and Printing Office of S. Pleasants, Jr. Richmond;
THE HISTORY
OF THE DECLINE AND FALL
OF THE
ROMAN EMPIRE.
By EDWARD GIBBON. IN EIGHT VOLUMES.
Also, some copies for sale, at the same place, June 4.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office & Book Store, Richmond;
THE FIRST VOLUME OF THE
TRIAL OF SAMUEL CHASE,
An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Impeached by the House of Representatives, for High Crimes and misdemeanors, before the Senate of the United States.
TAKEN IN SHORT HAND, BY SAMUEL H. SMITH AND THOMAS LLOYD.
LATELY PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
THE AMERICAN NEPOS:
A COLLECTION OF THE LIVES
Of the most remarkable and the most eminent Men,
Who have contributed to
THE DISCOVERY, THE SETTLEMENT,
AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF
AMERICA.
CALCULATED FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS. May 13.
JUST RECEIVED,
At S. Pleasants' Book Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best
PEN KNIVES,

MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
FRIDAY, June 7. —The following gentlemen, appointed Counsellors, viz. Hon. Nathan Cushing, Stephen Bullock, Samuel Dexter, jun. Henry Knox, David Cobb, and Benjamin Pickman, jun. Esquires, were qualified agreeably to the Constitution.
A resolve came down from the Hon. Senate, for the reappointment of Messrs. Young and Minas, as Printers to the General Court. On the question of concurrence a debate ensued; when the resolve passed as follows:—For it 144—against it 131.
Agreeably to assignment, at twelve o'clock—The two houses met in Convention, when his Excellency the Governor, preceded by the Sheriff of Suffolk, and attended by the Lieutenant-Governor, and Council, came in, and delivered the following
SPEECH:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
I embrace with pleasure the opportunity of congratulating you on the return of the anniversary, established by our Constitution, and the proof which your fellow citizens, have given you of their confidence. Accept the assurances of my regard with sentiments correspondent to those by which they are dictated.
Our obligations to the public are expressed in the oaths we have taken to support the Constitution of the United States, and to defend this Commonwealth, and faithfully and impartially to perform the duties of our respective offices. It is incumbent on us, therefore, on all occasions, to support the constitutional measures of the General Government; in this our interest and duty coincide; for if that government is not well established; if it has not energy sufficient to suppress insurrections at home, and resist invasion from abroad, our security will be lost in perpetual revolutions; and we shall be at the mercy of every lawless invader.
But as the National Constitution defines and guarantees the rights, as well of the States as of the citizens, it is the duty of the State Governments to watch over those rights, and if they should be infringed, to make such representations as would tend to procure redress; thus it is probable a remedy may be obtained for any evils of this kind, to which a State or part of its citizens may be exposed, in a manner perfectly consistent with public order and tranquility. A disposition to censure and criticize the measures of government is extremely prejudicial;—if they are good in themselves, we ought not to ascribe them to improper motives; and if doubtful, candor should incline us to view them in the most favorable light. But it was not the design of the Constitution that the Legislatures of the several States should become blindly subservient to the will of the General Government; this would be to lose the whole benefit of the federative principle, and would subject us to all the mischiefs of a complete consolidation of the States: Indeed such a construction might soon destroy the most essential articles of the Constitution; for if an aspiring man should gain a controlling influence in the National Legislature, and should find that some parts of that instrument obstructed his view, he would propose, and be sure to effect such alterations as he should term necessary.
The system of National Government appears to be well calculated to preserve itself and perpetuate the rights of the People. The arrangement and independence of the Legislative, Judicial and Executive powers, from the best security that could be devised against the encroachment of either; and as long as the Constitution is unimpaired, and the legislative body is actuated by a spirit of integrity and moderation; as long as it shall leave to the Executive and Judicial Departments the authority vested in them respectively by the Constitution, and shall patiently acquiesce in the exercise of that authority, so long we may hope that the National Government and the rights of the citizens will be preserved.
But the experience of other nations will convince us, that whenever the Legislature assumes to itself the other powers of government, liberty is subverted. This assumption can be more easily effected by that body, if unrestrained by principle, than by either of the other branches: The Legislative is the supreme power;—the members are from every part of the territory; their number and influence will enable them, on frequent occasions, to excite popular envy and resentment against the Executive and Judicial powers; almost every man from a connection with some member of the Legislature, feels a peculiar interest in that branch of Government, and a strong prejudice in its favor. But instead of being influenced by these prepossessions, we ought to reflect, that in free States a change in the frame of Government is attended with hazard, and that our only safety consists in a firm and inflexible adherence to the principles of the Constitution.
The Declaration of Rights in this State prohibits an interference of the several departments; it provides that neither of them shall ever exercise the powers of the other.—And here too an efficient authority is requisite for the protection and safety of the people;—for if the State Government has not strength enough to restrain injustice and violence, or to punish offenders, our liberty will degenerate into licentiousness, and we shall fall into a state of anarchy not less debasing than a settled and absolute despotism.
In civil causes, the sheriff or constable is supposed to be authorized, by writs of attachment or execution, to take goods of the debtor without any exception. The humanity of creditors has, for the most part, prevented an undue use of this authority, in collecting their demands from their indigent debtors; but I am informed by a number of respectable persons, that instances have frequently occurred, in which officers with unfeeling severity, have taken the most necessary articles of apparel and furniture, and exposed the debtor and his family to immediate suffering. If such cases have happened within your knowledge, you will probably think it reasonable to exempt from seizure certain articles which are necessary for upholding life.
Commissioners have, on several occasions been appointed, at the request of the Legislature, and with the consent of the parties interested, for the purpose of quieting settlers on lands in the Eastern parts of the State; in most of the cases to which their commissions referred, they have been able to effect an amicable agreement; but divers disputes of this kind will remain unsettled.—The tranquility of that part of the Commonwealth, and the happiness of many individuals, would be greatly promoted by a speedy accommodation of those disputes; and I shall be happy to concur with you, Gentlemen, in any measures, consistent with the rights of the parties which shall be calculated to effect this desirable object.
The operations of banking, while under suitable restraints, may undoubtedly be useful to the State, by rendering its capital more active than it would be otherwise. Petitions, have for several years been presented, at almost every session of the Legislature, for the incorporation of Banks. If such applications are repeated, it will be a question of importance, whether an addition to the present number would be a public benefit.—Many of the bills of other State Banks, with whose circumstances and management we are wholly unacquainted circulate here; and the capital stock of the Branch Bank is seven hundred thousand dollars. We have besides in this State, twenty-one banks, which are allowed by law to issue thirteen million dollars; by their last returns it appears, that the whole of the debts due to them did not amount to eight millions. If the existing Banks are authorized to loan a greater sum than the circulation can employ, the aggregate profits of banking would not be increased, nor would any additional assistance be given to trade should a number of other banks be instituted: they might indeed emit an additional quantity of paper; but the surplus would soon be returned to the several Banks, and exchanged for gold and silver to be exported. New Banks would not increase the quantity of specie; they would only cause a subdivision of it; and if they should be induced, from the desire of a, or a disposition to afford extraordinary accommodations, to discount too liberally, the Banks themselves would be endangered, and the directors might be compelled to diminish their discounts so as to occasion very serious and extensive commercial embarrassments.
It has been said, heretofore, that the Bank dividends were higher than the legal rate of interest, and, therefore, unless petitioners were indulged with new incorporations, the law which forbids usury should be repealed. A measure of this kind might be more injurious than any proposed addition to the number of Banks. If money was borrowed only on a calculation of profit from commercial enterprises, the borrower might be safely trusted to make his bargain with the lender; but a great part of the loans in the country are to persons embarrassed from misfortune or indiscretion; by a repeal of the law against usury they would be left to the mercy of their creditors, and usury would prey without control upon ignorance and distress.
I have received a letter from the Governor of Pennsylvania, inclosing a copy of a Resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives of that Commonwealth, approving an amendment to the Constitution, which was recommended by the State of Kentucky, and by which it is proposed to exclude from the Judicial Power of the United States controversies between citizens of different States—between citizens of the same State claiming lands under grants from different States—and between citizens of a State and citizens or subjects of a foreign State.
Together with those papers, the Secretary will deliver to you a letter from the Major General of the Third Division, requesting that he might be discharged from his office in the militia.—His request has been granted.
In the present state of political disagreement, you can hardly expect, by the most upright and impartial discharge of your duty, to escape censure. But whatever reflections may be circulated upon the measures of Government, or the conduct of its members, I hope and trust they will have no effect to weaken your attachment to the public good, or abate your zeal to promote the public interest. In many cases, you may be compelled from a sense of duty to disappoint the wishes of your friends, and in some perhaps, to expose yourselves to the temporary displeasure of a respectable part of the community. But if the measures you adopt are just and useful, they will at length appear to be so; and you will then receive the best compensation for public service, the testimony of your fellow-citizens to your merit and virtue.
CALEB STRONG.
June 7, 1805.
From the New-York Daily Advertiser.
M. DELACOSTE. —With sincere regret we give publicity to the subsequent letter of this gentleman to his honor the Mayor and Dr. Hosack. After a series of much exertion and much anxiety, (in which the devoted application of money, time and talent was uniformly manifested,) for the purpose of establishing a Cabinet of Natural History on scientific principles, that might at once be an advantage and an ornament to our city, M. Delacoste is obliged to abandon the institution, and with it his little all. Far from having experienced a liberal encouragement from the public, many of those who subscribed to the Cabinet have withdrawn their patronage, and left the truly amiable and scientific conductor to share in its ruin. And now convinced that by continuing the establishment he would only involve himself in deeper distress, without promoting its interest in the smallest degree, he resigns the whole into the hands of the trustees, and thereby leaves himself at an advanced period of life, and in a foreign land, with scarcely a dollar in his pocket. Those gentlemen who have advanced money in behalf of the Cabinet must be convinced, that Mr. D. has done every thing for its interest in his power, and that necessity alone has driven him to the step he has taken—a step which certainly reflects the highest honor on his integrity.—Those who in consequence of withdrawing their support, have contributed to reduce a worthy man to a morsel of bread—we leave to their own feelings. We do conceive that the fate of this institution, considering how well it was calculated to advance the progress of science, and how much it was countenanced by some of the most respectable gentlemen of the place, will leave a stain on the character of this city that will not easily be wiped away. Inured to privation and disappointment M. Delacoste makes no bitter and acrimonious reflections on those who have, in this instance, disappointed him, on the contrary he employs the warmest language of acknowledgment to those who contributed to the promotion of this plan and the interest of the institution. In the following letter, after giving a fair but melancholy statement of his situation, he virtually bids adieu to New-York: we sincerely wish that he may elsewhere enjoy that patronage which was here denied him, and to which as a man of science and of manners he is much entitled.
Copy of a letter from M. Delacoste to his honor De Witt Clinton, Esq. Mayor of the city of New-York, and David Hosack, M. D.
Gentlemen, THE Cabinet being totally deserted and abandoned by the public, and by the greatest number of its former patrons, to keep it any longer open, would only deepen the abyss into which it has fallen. I think it therefore a duty on my part to resign it over to you as trustees for the subscribers, of the loan, and to lay open to you its distressed situation.
It is a grievous sorrow for me to be brought to that extremity, and to see your liberal patronage and support, as well as my struggles and exertions during several years, left in such a disgraceful manner. Conscious, however, of having done all that was in my power to obtain the support of the public, and proud of having obtained yours, and that of many eminent characters, I console myself with the idea that my undertaking was laudable, and that I ought to have been countenanced and supported by the inhabitants of New-York.
Accustomed to privations since the loss of my property, occasioned by my deportation from Demarara by the English in 1796, little has sufficed for my personal wants, and by the inclosed statement it will appear that my private expenses have not occasioned the fatal downfall of the undertaking.
The loss of this last property, the fruit of constant labor during four years, is greatly alleviated by the certainty which I entertain that your private interests and those of the subscribers to the loan will not be hurt by the change, as from a conversation which passed lately between Mr. Savage and myself, I can assure you, that he will purchase the Cabinet, fulfil my contract with the subscribers, and give from 3000 to 3600 dollars for it, if he is accommodated with reasonable terms for the payment.
That gentleman, who knows better than I did the taste and inclination of the inhabitants of New-York, offers them such exhibitions as they like best, succeeds in his undertaking, and deserves to succeed by his industry and indefatigable exertions in augmenting his Museum.—There is therefore no doubt but he will give you all possible satisfaction if he becomes purchaser.
I have thus a grounded hope that the proceeds of the sale of the Cabinet, will not only be adequate to pay off all demands against it, but that it will leave an overplus which your munificence and justice will, no doubt, reserve for the unfortunate undertaker thereof.
I think it proper, Gentlemen, to confess to you, that my only motive for leaving the city, is to avoid the disgrace which always accompanies misfortune, and the certainty that my further presence would be of no service. I respectfully beg you to accept my warmest thanks for the very liberal and munificent patronage which you have constantly granted to my undertaking. The grateful remembrance which
From the Aurora.
I shall keep thereof, will be as lasting as it is sincere.
I have the honor to be, Most respectfully, Gentlemen, Your most humble servant. DELACOSTE. P. S. Seventy-five dollars which Mr. Savage gave me yesterday for my share in the Menage, together with twenty-five, obtained by the sale of the little furniture I was possessed of are the stock on which I am doomed to depend for my future destiny at the age of 51, for having confided in the liberality of the citizens of New-York, towards useful undertakings.
FROM THE AURORA.
French fleet. —We are at a loss often to know whether to pity or to smile at the political speculations of our anglo politicians, whether to condole with them on their disappointment, or to laugh at them for their miserable destitution of information.
When we are disposed to pity, we apply to our feelings the crosses and chagrins which are natural to arise when foiled in any act on which we have particularly set our minds. On this ground knowing the predilection and interest which is taken in the success of British politics by many of our federal gentlemen, and the untoward wicked despotism of Bonaparte who is continually thwarting those hopes, we often feel pity when we should be otherwise disposed to smile. We should think it censureable and unfeeling in a spectator to sport with the feelings of the relatives of a drowning man, who were unfortunately witnesses of his expiring struggles on seeing him catch hold of every straw in his dying moments; as to sport with those who are in mourning, for the sinking hopes of their beloved sovereign.
But on the other side, we cannot help a few inward smiles, at the same moment that we pity—we smile, at seeing them on the least air they catch hold of, greeting and bowing and complimenting each other—"So, Sir, great news to day—French and Spanish fleets at Cadiz, blockaded up safely by the gallant Nelson, he! he!" The next day blasts their hopes—and yet such have been the straws, they have been laying hold of for these twelve years—daily hopes; daily disappointments, and yet from all such experience and such arts, that constantly gave the lie to their speculations, still do they support such vain delusions.
In what born book they learn their politics we know not, but from their spelling we are certain it is from some spurious edition; do they collect their ideas of a Bonaparte, from the mad, imbecile wavering politician of a monarch, who excepted a Samuel Adams and John Hancock , from pardon, who in fighting for American Independence, were represented as "having been guilty of offences too flagitious a nature to admit of any other consideration, than that of vindictive punishment " of "a prince (in the expressive language of the Declaration of American Independence) whose character is marked by every act, which may define a "tyrant"—do they estimate the energy of such a man as Bonaparte by those of George III!! Good God! what a comparison! what puny souls must harbor in the bodies of men who can so think, after so many years experience.
For our parts we do not pretend to give any speculation, on what may be the effects of attack by the combined fleets, the events of fifteen campaigns have perfectly evinced the folly of such anticipations. No person can surmise but on general collective ideas; these we risque, we say, they will be dreadfully unfortunate to the interest of Great Britain in every respect—we have no doubt but we shall soon have some accounts of the most "petty achievements, of the most contemptible cock boats" some "wild and idle reports," for the advocates of British supremacy to laugh and shake themselves at, "some accounts of their being "swept" at anchor in some British West-India port! We will wait as one of them says, "till events take place, and then if there is any thing in them we shall know it."
By the continual sailing of the different French squadrons, the boasted blockade of the hostile fleets by the "omnipotent" navy of Britain, must be laughed to scorn, in every court of Europe; England will be the butt, the sneering stock of the world—the French and Spanish ports are blockaded with a vengeance!
Were the combined fleets to return home directly without achieving any conquest, yet we assert, and we shall be joined by every person who has an idea of European politics, by every man of discernment, that the efforts will not be "petty"—all confidence must now be annihilated in Britain—all hopes of closing the French ports are at an end; the British nation will tremble when they look forward to the six intervening months between the next September and the following April—they now see that Bonaparte's assertions, some months past were not idle—that his fleets should sail in spite of those of Britain, whenever he gave the signal—our redoubtable major Jackson, and his brother Self must both now have a "sentiment," that the opinions we gave on American commerce, with the negroes of St. Domingo, was as politic as their advice—both of those sage and profound political gentlemen must now be convinced that the French can sail a "cock boat."
No common place tactics, mark the actions of Bonaparte, no drivelling expeditions are undertaken which all the world knows of before it sails, as is the case in England—Bonaparte dares, he evinces to Europe, in spite of British declaration, that he is now the assailant, that it is Britain that swoops, parrys, and wars off those blows, which she has wantonly provoked, and which may finish her existence.
If the French fleet sail for Ireland, and land fifteen thousand men—England sinks for ever—and why cannot they do it? answer us ye champions of Pitt and George III we say they can; and if we could undertake to judge of his designs—we should think he will.
Then it will not be difficult for some future Gibbon to record the cause of the decline and fall of the British empire, it is easy and plain as the meridian sun—her people suffering a governor to insult them with impunity—a cursed aristocracy of lawyers and mercantile interest to frame her laws, to enslave and oppress them by wars and taxes 'til all national spirit was evaporated, and a foreign master appeared likely to be less oppressive than a domestic tyrant.
The fate of England will assuredly be that of America, if we call not a convention, and place our form of government on such stable foundations, as it is hoped, may forever meet the affections of the people, and that it may secure to each citizen his natural weight in the government under which he lives, and for which we fought and bled.
NEW-YORK, June 13.
We are happy to announce the safe arrival of the very valuable ship America , at Salem, on Friday last, from Mocha, and owned by Messrs. Crowninshields. She is said to have for one article on board, 700,000 lbs. coffee.
June 13.
By the brig Paisley , from Bordeaux, French papers to the 26th of April are received at the office of the MERCANTILE ADVERTISER , but they afford no news. We learn verbally that the destination of the Toulon fleet, which had on board 12 thousand men, is to make an attempt on the island of Jamaica, and the Parisians spoke with confidence of its being compelled to surrender. The Brest fleet was completely manned, and ready for sea, Mr. Monroe remained at Madrid, without any very sanguine prospect of bringing the dispute between that court and the United States to an amicable conclusion. Mr. Livingston was to sail from Nantz about the 20th of May, in the ship Mississippi for this port. The Paisley is the bearer of dispatches for Government.
The arrival of the French and Spanish fleet in the W. Indies was not known at the Havanna fifteen days ago, when capt. Shurloff of the brig Lydia left that port.
PHILADELPHIA, June 14.
THE COMBINED FLEETS.
A French gentleman, passenger in the Louisiana , from St. Pierres, (M.) via St. Kitts arrived this morning, informs, that he was on board the French and Spanish Fleets at Port Royal, Martinique; and that they consisted of 18 sail of the line & 9 frigates.—The French Admiral was Villeneuve in the Buccaneer ; the Spanish Admiral Gravina, in the A'Argonauta .—There were 2 ships of 90, and 4 of 80 guns, having 10,000 troops on board, under General Lauriston. The officers of the fleet say they had no knowledge of the precise point of destination.
The following, for which we are indebted to a commercial friend, is the latest from Cadiz, and is very satisfactory as to the probable force which has lately made its appearance in the West Indies.
CADIZ, April 12.
"I take up my pen to inform you of the blockade of this port being raised on the 10th. About 5 o'clock in the afternoon appeared off this port, the French fleet from Toulon, consisting of eleven sail of the line, 6 frigates, and 3 brigs; and being joined by one French man of war, one corvette, and a brig, and 6 Spanish men of war and one frigate from this port, they proceeded on, it is supposed, for Ferrol. The English fleet, under Sir J. Orde, of 6 sail of the line, and two frigates, kept in sight all the time, and the next day followed the combined fleets. The blockade, therefore, is completely raised; and as the Spanish fleet has sailed, there is no probability of our being again blockaded, perhaps all the war.
FROM ST. KITTS, May 22.
"This moment (11 o'clock, A.M.) the Mail boat brings positive accounts of the arrival of twenty-eight sail of French ships—they say that nineteen are line of battle ships—a new fleet."
Capt. Young, who has arrived at Providence from Salon, came through the Gut of Gibraltar, on the 9th of April, in company with the French fleet from Toulon, consisting of 16 sail of the line, 1 frigate, and two sloops of war. Spoke two of the ships, treated politely, and not detained. Same day passed the Gut in company with said fleet, by which I was kindly protected—a pickaroon privateer that was attempting to board me being obliged to desist from a measure that might have proved highly injurious. After passing the Gut, at 5 P. M. of the same day, the fleet wore, steering to the north, from which circumstance I concluded they must be bound for Cadiz, in order to form a junction with a Spanish squadron as also to unite to the fleet the French man of war which had been blockaded at that port for upwards of two years by the British.
Barcelona (he says) is closely blockaded by two British ships of the line of 74 guns each, one frigate, and two sloops of war.
The British ship of war Leander , was off Sandy Hook, Wednesday morning, at 30 miles distance.
June 15.
The ship Francis Ann , from Savannah, and ship Dove , from St. Barts, were boarded off the Hook by the British ship of war Leander .
"By the Dove , Captain Hatch, from St. Bartholemews, we learn, that Toulon and Spanish fleets, consisting of 18 ships of the line and 10 frigates, having on board 11 thousand troops, had arrived at Martinique; that several French ships of war were seen off St. Lucie; in consequence of which the British ships in that port slipped out, and that one of them had arrived at St. Bartholemews.
"A letter of the 28th ult. from St. Bartholemews, by the above sloop says, "Guadaloupe has been embargoed these ten days in consequence of the arrival of another French squadron, with a strong armed force. They have just commenced active operations which appear, by a vessel arrived here from St. Lucie yesterday, first to be directed against that island. A there is at present no English force in the country to cope with them, it is generally believed, that they will attempt the whole English Colonies. The embargo is present general in all the islands, and under the circumstances mentioned, it may be expected to remain for some time."
"We learn by capt. Davis, from Savannah, that the brig Minerva , capt. Neve had arrived there in 12 days from Falmouth, with information of the arrival

The above squadrone to windward; in consequence of which martial law was proclaimed, and an embargo was to be laid the day after his departure. [The arrival of this fleet could not have been known at Jamaica when capt. Newell sailed—but dispatches may have been received, announcing their escape from Toulon, and the probability of their going to the West Indies.]
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1805.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE CENTINEL. FROM FRANCE.
"I have just arrived from Nantz, and embrace the first opportunity to forward you a file of Paris papers, and a few items of Paris news. Our passage has not been a short one; but, possibly, the accounts may be the latest direct from France."
"When I left France, the Toulon fleet had been out 21 days. Their destination is a profound secret. The Paris papers you will see, announce the sudden death of Admiral Bruix, Commander in Chief of the Imperial Flotilla at Boulogne. He had been sent for to Paris, and a few days before his death had an audience of his Majesty the Emperor, at the Tuileries. The Emperor insisted upon the performance of some movement by the flotilla, which the Admiral told him was impracticable. At this the Emperor became enraged, and like the Macedonian madman, gave the Admiral a slap in the face. Four days after he was dead. People in Paris did not hesitate to say he was poisoned; but it is more probable, he died of grief and chagrin."
"Mr. Robert Patterson, brother to Mrs. Jerome Bonaparte, had been in Paris the last winter; and had dined with Prince Joseph (who by the by, is the best of the family); but no notice was taken of him by any others of the Imperial family. It was reported that Lucien Bonaparte had been arrested in Italy; and was then confined in some castle in France. The French Emperor had declared himself against allowing American Consuls to reside in the French Colonies."
"A case of no small interest was lately tried by the court of appeals in Paris, the question was the following, viz. Whether the American consul at Paris could be cited before the French courts, by his former chancellor, in consequence of a contract made by them in the chancellorship of the consulate; the court below had declared their competency, but the consul had entered an appeal and declined the jurisdiction of the French courts. By their decree of the 22d of February, the court of appeals have reversed the decree of the court below, and acknowledged that the French courts could take no cognizance of the case; the case on the part of the American consul was a good one by M. De La Grange, late of Philadelphia, whose pleadings were taken down by the Stenographer, (short hand writer) and published; we have been favored with a copy, by which we find that M. D. would not miss the opportunity of paying this country the tribute of his gratitude and admiration. (True American.)"
"They who do not relish that the periodical papers of England should take a respectful notice of the United States of America, will probably relish less the honorable notice taken of the American administration in the English House of Commons, when the economy of our government is compared with the expenses and abuses of their own. Salem Reg."
"The New-York Citizen says, the Governor of New York has ordered the Attorney General to institute a prosecution against Mr. Holt, the Editor of the Bee, for publishing a piece under the signature of Aristides on the Merchants Bank."
"THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH is more conciliatory in sentiment, & tender in expression, than usual. It comes upon us like a temperate offering to unanimity. We derive much consolation from this manifestation of a forbearing spirit, inasmuch as we reasonably hope that the accustomed bitterness of those persons, who are in the headlong practice of opposing the most wise and most virtuous measures of the national government, will be abated by this temperate example from our Chief State Magistrate."
"As envy has discharged its poison, and falsehood its immorality, in vain, it would be now politic in our anti-republican faction to pause in the commission of such ungenerous folly: to take a retrospective view of their criminal labours against popular happiness and, on the conviction of the unprofitableness, as well as guilt of such a course of action, to return to the embraces of peace and good will, and have their enormities absolved by the operations of repentance."
"His general reasoning and recommendation upon those several points of social security, in this State, are fraught with moderation and good sense: "a disposition to censure and criminate the measures of government is extremely prejudicial; if they are good in themselves, we ought not to ascribe them to improper motives; and if doubtful, candor should incline us to view them in the most favorable light." This is a document which should be continually recollected, and under the guidance of its salutary impression, treasonable men will feel abashed, and the captiousness and arrogance of an unreasonable ambition be hushed into legitimate toleration and reasonable obedience: personal disappointment will yield to general expediency, and the indigested argument of vanity be superceded by reflection."
"Gov. Strong, in his speech, says the Legislature and the supreme branch of government, and he says truly. But it has been asserted that the executive and judi-
ciary were (to use a federal word) "co-ordinate;" by which it is probably meant, that they are equal. There cannot possibly exist three branches of government co-ordinate or equal; one is, and must be, greater than the rest. Best. Chron."
"At a commencement, held in the University of Pennsylvania, on the 7th inst. the degree of Master of Arts was conferred on five gentlemen, that of Bachelor of Arts on four gentlemen, that of Doctor of Divinity on two gentlemen, and that of Doctor of Medicine on twenty-four gentlemen."
"A proposition offered in the legislature of Connecticut, instructing the several towns in the state, to choose as many delegates as they send representatives to the assembly, for the purpose of framing a constitution of government, has been rejected."
"Nine counsellors of the governor have been chosen by the joint ballot of the two houses of the legislature of Massachusetts. 330 votes were given, of which 186 were given to the federal candidates, who were consequently elected."
"The high prize of 25,000 dollars, in the N. York lottery for the promotion of literature, has been drawn by the number of 17,199, said to have been purchased by a gentleman in Maryland."
"MASERS DE LATUDE known by his confinement of thirty five years in the castle of Vincennes, in the Basile and Bicetre, died lately, in the eightieth year of his age. The long confinement had so little injured his health, that even at his very advanced age, he could take very long walks. The heirs of Madame Pompadour, on whose account he suffered this lengthy confinement, gave some farms, on the rents of which he was enabled to live comfortably in his old age."
"NOBLE LIBERALITY—The following truly generous action is contained in a late London paper, and will be found peculiarly interesting to the friends in this city, of the young nobleman, who led the way on the occasion. [N. Y. Morn. Chron.]"
"The Pallas Capt. Lord Cochrane, on his late cruise off the coast of Spain and Portugal fell in with and took La Fortuna, a Spanish ship from Rio de la Plata, to Coruna, richly laden with specie, gold and silver to the amount of 150,000 £ and about the same sum in valuable goods and merchandise, in all near 300,000 dollars value. When the Spanish capt. came on board with the supercargo, who was a merchant and passenger from the new world, they appeared much dejected, as their private property on board was lost, which amounted to 30,000 dollars. each person, in specie and goods. The papers and manifest of the cargo of La Fortuna being examined, the Spaniards told Lord Cochrane that they had families in Old Spain, & had now lost all their property, the hard earning by commerce in the burning clime of South America, the savings of nearly 20 years, & were returning to their native country to enjoy the fruits of their commercial speculations. The captain in particular stated he had lost, in the war of 1779, a similar fortune, by being taken in a British cruiser, and was forced to begin the world again. Both the Spaniards appeared to feel their forlorn situation so much that Lord Cochrane felt for them, and with that generosity ever compatible to true bravery, consulted his officers as to the propriety of returning each of these two gentlemen to the value of 5000 £ of their property, in specie, which was immediately agreed to be done, according to their respective proportions. On this his lordship ordered the boatswain to pipe all hands on deck, and addressed the seamen and royal marines with much feeling, and in a plain seamanslike way stated the above facts. On this the gallant fellows with one voice, sung out "aye, aye, my lord, with all our hearts," and gave three cheers. The Spaniards were overcome with this noble instance of the generosity of British seamen, and actually shed tears of joy, at the prospect of once more being placed in a state of independence; they of course returned their thanks to the captain, Lord Cochrane, his officers and ships company, for their unprecedented munificence on this occasion."
"STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM the subscriber living in the county of Cumberland, in the town of Caira, a BAY HORSE, about 4 feet 8 or 10 inches high, with blaze face, hind feet white, about seven or eight years old, has been bled and roached, but the hair is somewhat grown out, a few white hairs round the root of his tail, trots and paces. Any person that will give information so that I get him shall receive ten dollars reward. WILLIAM BELLAMY. June 12, 1805. N. B.—A negro was seen riding him the evening he was missed. A stout made mulatto fellow about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high."
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
"THE subscriber offers for sale, 1374 Acres of Land, in the county of Pittsylvania, about 6 miles from the courthouse and 28 from Lynchburg. About one half of this land is good tobacco land, the other fine for farming—it is all well watered and timbered, having a bold stream passing from two and a half to three miles, through near the centre of the land, and intersected by a number of fine branches, and affords equal, if not superior summer range for stock, to any land in this part of the country. There is on this land three plantations convenient to each other, sufficient to work six or eight hands to advantage, situate about 1 mile from a Crist and Saw Mill. I will divide the purchase money into four equal payments, the first to be paid on conveyance and delivery of possession, the others to be paid annually, and likely negroes will be received in payment at cash price. This land may be divided into two or more tracts, if convenient to purchasers, and is well situated for the convenient settlement of several families. It is presumed, that further description would be useless, as any person inclined to purchase, must wish to view the premises and judge for himself. Any person may see this land by applying to me, on it. ROBERT LOVE. Pittsylvania, June 7th, 1805. (3w)"
LAND FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
"WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, at Powhatan courthouse, on Wednesday the 21st day of August next, (being court day) that valuable Tract of Land, whereon the late Mr. John Brown, dec. lived as a tenant; containing 503 1/2 acres; lying in the county of Cumberland, between the waters of Willis' and James Rivers—about three miles from Columbia and eight from Cartersville. The clearing on the said land commenced about nine years ago, and has continued to the present year, now amounting to two hundred acres, well inclosed, and in excellent order for cropping. The rents of the plantation at one fourth per annum, has amounted to more than one hundred pounds annually, for several years past. It is under a lease for the present year, ending on the 25th day of December next—the benefit whereof, with the land, will be given up to the purchaser, on the day of sale, the purchaser paying one fourth of the purchase money down, and giving bond with approved security for the other three fourths, payable in three equal annual payments, carrying interest from the date, if not punctually paid. And as further security, a deed of trust on the land will be required. Persons who feel disposed to purchase the above property, may have a view of the same by applying to Mr. Holt, who lives, on the place, or to Wm. Mayo of Cumberland. ROBERT MAYO. Powhatan June 13, 1805. wids."
"it not imbibe particles of air and water, which it appropriates to the plant? As life is absolutely necessary for these functions, the earth which feeds them must of necessity be alive and organized in the same manner as animals. Are not corresponding phenomena, results and objects, proof of the same nature, organs and properties? The earth must, however, be provided with much stronger organs than a woman, her procedure through the same being on a much more extensive scale." London paper."
"Vast numbers of an heretofore unknown and highly poisonous species of viper have recently been found in the Forest of Fontainebleau, in France. Several persons and some dogs bitten by these reptiles, have died immediately, and so great has the danger and alarm become, that the magistrates, with a view to exterminate the race, have offered a premium of 60 francs for every one that may be killed."
Table with 4 columns: Prize, Nos., and numbers. Prizes of 15 dollars, 10 dollars, 5 dollars, 1 dollar. Numbers include 1639 774, 4334 6341 2309 33 3217 551 6915, etc.
"MARRIED—On Saturday evening last, Mr. PLEASANT BRADLEY, of Charles City county, to Miss MILDRED COLEMAN, of this city."
"ATTENTION. The Richmond Republican Blues, are requested to meet at the Old City Tavern, on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock, on business of importance. Punctuality is expected. By order of the Captain. G. W. Dixon, Adjutant R. R. B. June 20th, 1805."
"THE HEIRS of Gibson Clevenger, are hereby notified, that there is in my possession a Negro Woman and Child, recovered by suit in this court, which they are desired to take away. CHARLES MERIWETHER. Halifax, June 13th, 1805. 3t"
"For Sale, a Lot of Ground, NINETY-FOUR feet in front, 63 feet deep, with a house 35 feet in front and 13 feet deep. The above property lies on the cross street below the courthouse. Cash will be expected for one half, and a liberal credit will be given for the balance. A good title will be given to the purchaser. The above mentioned property will be sold on the first Monday in July next. Joshua West, Trustee. Richmond, June 19th, 1805. tds"
"A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by the inquisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley, that JOSEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON, late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Riley; & information has been received to the effect, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston, have from justice; I have, therefore, thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation—hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston, or One Hundred Dollars for either of them, in order to their examination, touching the said murder: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and conduct before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston, that they may be dealt with, as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE."
"WE the subscribers JUDGES of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: William Nelson, Jun. & Robert White, Esqs. to the districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery courthouse; John Tyler and Paul Carrington, Jun. Esqs. to the districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and Archibald Stuart, Esqs. to the districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, & the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and Richard Parker, Esqs. to the districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouse—and Joseph Jones and Francis T. Brooke, Esqs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg & Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and five. John Tyler, (Seal) Jos: Jones, (Seal) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal) Published by order of the Judges [1m] WILSON ALLEN, c. s. e."
"DR. WILSON has just received, a quantity of FRESH GLAUBER SALTS In Boxes holding from 25 to 40 lbs.—Which will be sold very low for cash or the usual credit. ALSO, WHITE LEAD ground in Oil, LINTSEED OIL, YELLOW OCHRE, and a variety of PAINTS. Richmond, Bell Tavern, June 20, 1805 1p"
"NOTICE. WHEREAS I executed my bond to Geo. Quistbury, on the 7th day of May last, for £142 10s payable the first day of December next, this is to forward the public from taking an assignment of the abovenmentioned bond, as I am determined not to pay it, the said Quistbury having fraudulently obtained the said bond from me. JAMES STEVENS, Jun. June 19th, 1805. 3w"
"LINDLEY MURRAY'S SPELLING BOOK. Just received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and for sale at his printing office and Book-Store, Richmond. An English Spelling Book, With reading lessons, adapted to the capacities of Children, in three parts. Calculated to advance the learners, by natural and easy gradations; and to teach Orthography and Pronunciation together. BY LINDLEY MURRAY, Author of "English Grammar adapted to the different classes of Learners."
"An English Spelling Book from the author of the "English Grammar," will undoubtedly excite considerable expectation from those who have been in the habit of using the latter; and we doubt not that in process of time, the Spelling Book will have as many admirers as the Grammar has already obtained. We are glad to see that Mr. Murray has been careful in the right division of his syllables in his spelling; and that he has not followed the example of others, by introducing into his book a mass of irrelevant matter."—Imperial Review, Oct. 1804.
"We have before had occasion to commend the useful labours of Mr. Murray; and this little work (the Spelling Book) is an addition to them, which from its ease, clearness and precision, will prove greatly serviceable to the tender age for which it is designed."—Assembly Mirror, October, 1804.
"Mr. Murray's successful exertions for the service of youth, have been so often before us, with applause, that we think it sufficient, on the present occasion, to announce the above publication; and to add, that it will not, in any manner detract from the well earned reputation of the author, in this department of literature."—European Magazine, Nov. 1804.
"With the great merit of Mr. Lindley Murray, in providing assistance for the instruction of youth, the public are well acquainted. He has now descended to the very elements of instruction, and with the same skill and judgment which he has displayed in his other attempts. We recommend to the public this most important little volume, as the only work with which we are acquainted in the English Language, for teaching children to read, written by a philosopher and a man of taste."—Literary Journal, Nov. 1804.
"Mr. Murray's elementary works have the sure merit of combining well directed efforts to train the infant mind to virtue with the best means of imparting instruction to it. In the Spelling Book before us, this is particularly the case, and we can therefore safely recommend it as the best work of this kind which has lately fallen under our inspection." Anti-Jacobin, December, 1804.
"We do not always think it necessary to employ our time in examining literary productions of so very humble a kind as Spelling Books. The name of Lindley Murray, however, whom we have more than once had occasion to commend, arrested our attention. We find his present publication divided into three parts. In the latter class are several useful things, not commonly found in such works: for instance Reading Lessons in Italian, Old English and Manuscript Letters; explanations of the sounds of the letters, distinguishing the long and short sounds of the vowels, and the anomalous sounds of all; and finally, rules for spelling, very clearly and distinctly expressed."—British Critic, December, 1804. June 21.
"NEW-ORLEANS, March 22. The following message was laid before the Council."
"Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, "I have given to the bill entitled "An act to prevent persons other than those who were inhabitants of Louisiana on the 30th day of April, 1803, or citizens of the United States," from holding any office under the government of this territory, the most respectful and attentive consideration. The principle of the bill is patriotic, and I cordially unite with you in opinion that the offices of trust in this territory ought alone to be confided to the ancient inhabitants of the country, or other citizens of the United States, unless an occasions where a departure from so general a rule should be justified by some of those strong reasons which seldom occur; I however, entertain doubts whether the object of the bill is a rightful object of territorial legislation; I am inclined to the opinion, that it is more proper a matter of constitutional provision. The law of Congress for the government of this territory, has vested in the executive an uncontrolled discretion, as to certain appointments to office, and as I doubt the constitutionality of any act of the territorial legislature, which would abridge the powers of the office I have the honor to hold, it becomes my duty to reject the bill. (Signed) Wm. C. C. CLAIBORNE."
"The governor has likewise given his negative to a bill recognising as legal, any rate of interest stipulated by the contracting parties."
"NORFOLK, June 13."
"We can now state with certainty that the French Toulon fleet, and Spanish Cadiz fleet were at Martinique; this we have from Capt. Kemp, arrived here on Sunday in 14 days from St. Pierre's, who informs that they arrived at Port Royal on the 14th May—that they consisted of 17 sail of the line, 6 frigates, 3 corvettes and 3 brigs, having about 8,000 troops on board—that immediately on their arrival an embargo was laid which continued for 12 days, during which time the troops were landed, refreshed and the ships watered—that the sick were left on shore and 2,000 of the troops in the garrison taken on board—that the commander in chief of the fleet had gone in a frigate to Guadaloupe, where he remained but a short time—that every thing was conducted with the profoundest secrecy; and the general opinion at Martinique was, that they intended to attack Jamaica. It is somewhat extraordinary, that notwithstanding the arrival of these fleets, markets continued dull—the rise on provisions not worth mentioning—Flour 12 a 13 dollars a barrel."

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firms of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscribers, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (15) TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Runs away from the subscriber about the end of Nov. or early in Dec. a black servant named SAM, I believe about 19 or 20 years of age, very strong and likely for a man of his age. He was seen in the neighborhood of this place some time after he absconded himself, but from his connexions I have reason to suppose that he may be lurking about, or concealed by those connexions in the counties of Powhatan or Cumberland. I will give the above reward if he is brought to me in this place, or ten dollars if secured in a jail so that I may get him. Arch'd. Freeland. Manchester, March 16, 1805. if
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. if
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLE, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 25 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward-saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained five passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805. if
TO RENT, THE HOUSE & LOT, ON Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. John Pendleton; now newly painted and repaired, and in every respect fit for the immediate reception of a family, having all necessary out-houses, &c. Apply to Benjamin Wolfe, adjoining the premises, or to Joseph Gallien. April 23, 1805. if
PRECIPITATE, IMPORTED by Mr. Lightfoot of Sandy Point, last winter, full 15 hands and a half high; will stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to be let to mares at ten guineas a mare, two of which will be remitted if paid within the season, which will commence the 10th of March, & expire the 1st of August next. Board of servants gratis; mares may be fed with grain at two shillings per day. I have large and extensive pastures, divided in five different inclosures, that mares with foals may be kept distinct from barren mares. One dollar to the groom. No liability for accidents of any description. PRECIPITATE was bred by Lord Egremont, foaled in 1787, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse) dam by Herod, his granddam Maiden by Matchem, out of Mr. Pratt's old Squirt mare; her dam by Mogul— Camilla by Bay Bolton—Old Lady dam of Sterling by Puffine's Chesnut Arabian—Rockwood Ruler.
PERFORMANCE. In the first spring meeting, 1790, at New-Market, when 3 years old, he won the first class of the princes stakes of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Charioteer , and Sir Pepper, four having paid the forfeit. In the same week he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chambeos , Dragon and Pallafax ; 7 paid forfeit. Second spring meeting he won the 3d class of the princes stakes of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt ; 7 paid forfeit. And in the same week he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamanthus . In 1792 he won £50 at Guildfield, beating Doge , Thunderbolt , Saragapam and Stout ; the next day £50 at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin . He also won the king's 100 guineas, at Lewes, beating Skyscraper at 3 heats, the 1st being a dead heat. After which he was so highly esteemed that he became a stallion in his Lordship's stud at 10 guineas a mare. This horse is the sire of the following running horses in England: Joliquil , Petworth , Matrana , Rosalba , Chestnut colt out of Bobtail , Chestnut colt out of Rosemary , Hamburg , Lazarus , Ragulier , Apollo , Guliver , Tag , Louisa , Tiparaff , Mr. Meathorse (full out of Reeves ), Alchymist , Clodhopper , Grey filly by R. H. Lampadusa , Mars , Mary , Marianne , Bay filly by Brown's Grey , Grey filly by Radcliffe , Tax , Tiparaff and Bobtail . Feb. 20, 1805. THOMAS GOODR.
To be sold, upon the premises, for ready money on Monday the 24th of June next, agreeable to the last will and testament of Col. John Boswell dec. for the payment of British Debts. BOSWELL'S ORDINARY, INCLUDING near three hundred acres of the adjoining Land. This Land is called the best for wheat in the state of Virginia below the Blue Ridge, lies near the Green Springs in Louisa and is considered as a good and growing stand for various kinds of business. Those having claims of the above description are requested to make them known to the subscriber, and whether evidenced by judgment, bond or open account. JOHN MICHEL, Adm'r. with the will annexed of Col. John Boswell dec. April 15th, 1805. id Ready made PENS for sale here.
[BY AUTHORITY] RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS No. II. 4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each. dolls. 40000 1 Prize of - - - dolls. 10000 1 of - - - 5000 5 of - - - 1000 20 of - - - 500 50 of - - - 100 50 of - - - 50 160 of - - - 25 40000 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dolls. 500 after 1000 - 500 after 1500 - 500 after 2000 - 1000 after 2500 - 1000 after 3000 - 1000 after 3500 - 1000 after 3950 - 10000 The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
Wanted Immediately, A QUANTITY of SENIKA , or RATTLE SNAKE ROOT , and the Virginia or Black Snake Root ; for which liberal prices will be given. BENJ. DU-VAL. Richmond, June 5th, 1805. 2w
WAS committed to the jail of this county, on the 24th day of February last, a negro man who calls himself BOOKER , and says that he belongs to a Mr. Ezekiel Walden , of Northumberland county, but appears to be at considerable loss to tell whether in Maryland or this state. He says that he left this country in April, 1804, in pursuit of his wife, which had been sold. He is a stout well made fellow, about 22 years old, appears to have gone by water, and says that he sailed in the schooner John , to and from Baltimore. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. His owner is desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away. David Price, Keeper of the jail, Surry courthouse. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public at large, that he has obtained a commission for the exercise of the duties of a NOTARY PUBLIC , in a: for this City; and that any business committed to him shall meet with prompt dispatch. Sam'l. McCraw. Richmond, 17th May, 1805. if
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied on a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose upon moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz., London and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hops and Imperial Tea, 420 Boxes Liverpool Salt, Patent Salt, assorted sizes—And the remainder of his stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsements, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805. The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have received their Spring Assortment of Goods, Of the best quality and latest fashions, & will dispose of them in the cheapest terms for cash, viz., Printed Calicoes and Chintzes , Laced Cambric Shawls , Silk & Muslin ditto , Dumask assorted Irish Linens , India, English, French and Italian Silks , Cotton Cambrics and Nankeens , Tarantines and Sattins , Cotton & Silk Hosiery , best kind , Coloured Cambrics and Laced ditto , Peach Vells and Pic Nic Shirts , India Muslins of the first quality , Silk gloves, thread, lace and stockings , Plain & coloured Marcellas , Dark Crapes, and a General assortment of Ribbons , Superfine Cloths and Cambrics , Gold & Silver Bullion & general assortments of Leghorn Bonnets , Tickings, Corduroys and Velvets , Gentlemen's Leghorn Bonnets , Bed Ticks and German Osnaburgs . Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. JOHN MILLER & CO. Richmond, 8th May, 1805. if
Manchester Turnpike Company. SHAREHOLDERS in the Manchester Turnpike Company, are hereby required to pay to James Brander, treasurer, the sum of three and one half dollars on each share, on or before the 1st of July next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Clk. 13th May, 1805. if
MILLINERY. MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING , respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public. She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply. All commands from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to. if CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old,—Enquire of the Printer.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE at S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscribers living in this place, have for sale, a tract of LAND, lying in the county of Louisa and adjoining Yanceyville, containing two hundred and fourteen and one half acres, more or less. The land is well timbered and the same which was sold under a deed of trust from Francis Lockett, deceased. A credit of one year will be given the purchaser, on securing the payment, bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid. Lyle & McCredie. Manchester, June 1, 1805. 3w
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Lee's Genuine Patent Medicines, Is just received at this office.
WHISKEY. TALIAFERRO and DICKINSON, near the basin, keep a constant supply of Whiskey, distilled west of the Blue Ridge. Richmond, June 5, 1805. 3m JESSE HOLLINGSWORTH & SON, COUNTY WHISKY, HAVE FOR SALE, Imperial Teas, in qr. chests and boxes, Of late importations and first quality. Hyson, Young Hyson, Teas, in qr. chests and Hyson Skin, Long and Short Yellow Nankenees Cognac Brandy, 4th proof, old and fine Jamaica Rum Sugar Molasses Salt Cologne Millstones, from 3 ft. 3 in. to 4 ft. 9 in Hand ditto Pianist of Paris Bar-Iron and Nail Rods Castings Millington and Crowley London Steel German and Country ditto Baltimore, May 24, 1805. 3t
TO RENT, A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805. if
LAND FOR SALE. IN pursuance of an order of the high court of chancery for the Richmond district, will be sold, at Public Auction, on Monday the 15th day of July next, on the premises, A Valuable Tract of Land, On the Little Bird Creek, in the county of Goochland, belonging to the estate of the late William Anderson of London, dec. and known by the name of Messie's , containing by a late survey, 2,312 1-2 acres, divided into four lots of nearly equal extent; about two thirds of this tract, is now in woods which is good tobacco land, and the part cleared has been but little worn. Terms of sale will be one fourth in ready money, & three annual instalments for the balance. Bonds with approved security and a deed of trust upon the land will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Those inclined to view the land before the day of sale, will be shown it by Mr. George Toler or Mr. William Toler, adjoining who can give information of the manner in which the lots are laid off. BENJAMIN TOLER, Agent in fact for the Executrix of William Anderson, dec. Hanover, 3d June, 1805. rds.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore, late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard, and convey him before the coroner or a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard, that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the (L. S.) year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
GEORGE DILLARD is five feet eight or nine inches high, tolerable fair complexion, short black hair, dark eyes, well set, and somewhat droops in the shoulders, slow and soft of speech and of a smiling countenance when speaking, about twenty four or twenty five years of age; when he absconded, he had a large sorrel horse, about five feet high, some white feet, large white spot in his forehead and a snip on the nose. Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in Amherst county, four miles below the courthouse, on the night of the 17th inst. a negro man named MAJOR , who was formerly the property of a Mr. Hide (merchant in Orange county), afterwards sold to George Quishingbury, then to the subscriber. Said negro is about 22 years old, yellow complexion, full face, thick lips, well set, bow legged, about 5 feet high, very short fingers, with a scar on his left hand below the finger joints—also, another scar against his eye, and one of his fore teeth out; he had on when he went away an oxnaburgs shirt and pantaloons, and carried with him one pair striped breeches, a grey coat and pantaloons, and a blanket. He took with him a likely sorrel horse, with a star in his forehead and a small stripe down to his nose, shot before, and I believe is branded with a C on his thigh. Said negro is well acquainted in many parts of Virginia, being formerly Mr. Hide's waiting man. He has a wife and children in Orange county at the said Quishingbury's, and I suppose he will be lurking about that place.—Whoever will apprehend the said negro and return him with the horse, to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by James Stevens, jr. Amherst county, May 18, 1805. 6w
FOUND, on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK , which the owner may get by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement. James Bootwright. Richmond, March 4th, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscribers living in this place, have for sale, a tract of LAND, lying in the county of Louisa and adjoining Yanceyville, containing two hundred and fourteen and one half acres, more or less. The land is well timbered and the same which was sold under a deed of trust from Francis Lockett, deceased. A credit of one year will be given the purchaser, on securing the payment, bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid. Lyle & McCredie. Manchester, June 1, 1805. 3w
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Lee's Genuine Patent Medicines, Is just received at this office.
MR. & MRS. PETICOLAS'S ACADEMY. MR. P. lately returned from Philadelphia with his family, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond and its vicinity, that he has removed to the commodious house formerly occupied by Miss Robbins, nearly opposite Mr. Copland's office on the Capitol Hill, in which he intends to open an ACADEMY for the instruction of young Ladies. Mr. P. returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for the encouragement and patronage he has heretofore met with; and hopes from the general satisfaction he has given, his endeavors will be crowned with success. Mr. COX, lately teacher in several Boarding Schools in Philadelphia, will undertake the tuition of English Grammar, Elocution, Epistolary Style, History, Geography and Use of the Globes, Mythology, Writing, Arithmetic, &c. with every thing appertaining to a polite English Education, together with Drawing and Painting. Mr. P. will attend to the tuition of the French Language, Vocal and Instrumental Music, on the Piano—and Mrs. P. to the branches of Artificial Flowers and Plain Sewing. If necessary, a Dancing Master can be procured. N. B. Mr. Peticolas Repairs, Tunes and Fixes Violins & the PIANO FORTE . MINIATURES painted in a handsome style, and good likenesses warranted. Mr. COX will also attend Ladies and Gentlemen at their own houses, in the branches of Drawing and Painting. Richmond, 15th May, 1805. 3w
The Academy will open on Monday the 27th inst.—Hours of tuition from 9 to 2, and from 3 to 6.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE , upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shot all round about two months ago, but some of the shots may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hogshead seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers. Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims on the estate of John Digges, dec. are requested to make them known to Wm. H. Digges, on or before the 25th day of November next, who will make provision for payment. This notice will be plead in bar by the executors against all claims that may be demanded of them after that date. Wm. H. Digges, } Ex'rs. John Digges, } Amherst, 4th May, 1805. 4w
FOR SALE, TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence. For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New-York, 1st Feb. 1805. tf
FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by John Millens, jun. to me, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at William Michie's, on Thursday the twenty-seventh day of June next, sundry Property, viz., One tract or parcel of LAND, lying in this county, containing 50 acres, adjoining the lands of Samuel Williams, John Rodes, jun. &c.—One Negro Woman named Lucy, and her Child, one Negro Woman named Sarah; one Negro Woman named Betty, and one Negro Fellow named Davy, &c. agreeable to deed of trust. Martin Dawson, trustee. Milton, Alb. Co. May 24th, 1805. 4w
JUST PUBLISHED By Jacob Johnson , and for sale at his Book-Store a few doors below the Market-house, Richmond, A NEW SYSTEM OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, Or a General description of the more remarkable countries throughout the known world, their respective Situations, Extents, Divisions, Cities, Rivers, Mountains, Soils and Productions: their Commerce, Manners, Customs and Religion, together with their principal Historical events and Political Importance in the Great Commonwealth of Nations: Compiled from the most modern systems of Geography and the latest Voyages and Travels, and containing many important additions to the Geography of the United States, that have never appeared in any other work of the kind; Illustrated with Eight Maps, comprising the latest discoveries, and Engraved by the first American Artists.—Designed particularly for the use of Schools. By BENJAMIN DAVIES. J. J. having an extensive Book Establishment in Philadelphia, is enabled to sell on as low terms as any other house in the United States; He therefore very respectfully solicits the orders of country merchants and others. 5th Month, 42th, 1805. (3t)
IRISH LINENS, &c. We have received by the late arrivals an extensive assortment of 7-8 & 4-4 IRISH LINENS, 5-4 IRISH SHEETINGS, 3-4 & 8-4 DIAPERS and DIAPER TABLE CLOTHS... Which in addition to other goods, are offered for sale at our usual low prices. GILLIAT & KIRBY. Richmond, June 14, 1805. 4w
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, a negro fellow by the name of NICHOLAS ; he is about 28 or 30 years of age, he carries a variety of clothes with him, so that it is not in my power to describe them; sometimes wears his hair tied; is a stout, likely black fellow. I lately purchased him of Mr. Charles Smith of Louisa, who has for several years past hired him out about Charlottesville & Richmond. He has a white wife, named Polly Luck, who lives in Milton, where I expect he is harbored—I will give 20 dollars besides what the law allows, for delivering him to me in Albemarle county, near Hart's store. JACOB DAVIS. 3w Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
THE following logheads of Tobacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of September, King and Queen court, agreeable to law, viz., Nov. 5th, 1799, John Walden, I. W. No. 3 1108 122 986—March 28th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 55 1023 133 890—April 25th, 1800, Moses Pruitt, M. P. No. 87 1113 107 1006—May 16th, 1800, James Page, I. P. No. 96 1346 132 1214. GABRIEL DIX. BENJ. JOHNSON. June 1, 1805.
VIRGINIA: In the Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, March 18th, 1805. Between Lucy Cockran, executrix and Francis Irwin, executrix, and devisees in trust of the last will and testament of David Cockran, deceased, William Cockran, Lucy Cockran, an infant by George Slaughter her next friend, and George Slaughter and Catharine his wife, plaintiffs. And William Craig, defendant. THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
Buckingham County, March Court, 1805. Gabriel Foque, complt. } In Chancery. vs. Francis and William Mose, defts. } UPON hearing the bill of the complainant, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Francis Mose is not an inhabitant of this state: It is ordered and decreed, that unless the said defendant Francis, do appear here on or before May term next, and answer the bill of the complainant, that the same will be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county. A Copy—Teste, Rolfe Eldridge, jr. d. c.
United States of America, fifth circuit, in the Virginia District, May term, 1805. Anselm Lynch, adm'r &c. of Charles Lynch, dec. vs. Robert Donald, Andrew Donald, Thomas Donald and Alexander Donald, surviving partners of James and Robert Donald and company, Defts. THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next court and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy—Teste, Will. Marshall, Clk.
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genl. to bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 12, 1805. wif
Tobacco Land for Sale. IN Amherst county, on Horsley's creek, 509 acres of rich tobacco land, formerly the property of Dr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton—This land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst courthouse to Waugh's Ferry on James river, is a valuable stand for a country store, with a framed house for that purpose, entirely new and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney, and well underpinned with brick; also a lumber-house 16 feet square, with a cellar of its full size walled up with stone—there is also a taylor's and saddler's shop, and other out houses; likewise a tolerable good dwelling house, with three rooms below and two above stairs; a kitchen, dairy and other out houses within a mile of the store, suitable for a private family. On this tract of land there is about 75 acres cleared, all of which is fresh and in good order for cultivation; it has also the advantage of being only 7 miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of tobacco, and within 18 miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase the above without reviewing the premises, they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro & Loving, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them; as also on application to Gilliat & Kirby. Richmond, March 20, 1805. (wids)
The above tract of land and improvements, will be offered for SALE, at Amherst courthouse, on Monday the 15th July next, (being court day) on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months—a deed of trust will be required on the premises, or satisfactory security for punctual payment. Gilliat & Kirby.
HART AND SOUTHGATE, OPPOSITE the Scale House, at the Head of the Basin, Richmond—Offer for SALE, on the lowest terms, for Cash, Produce, or Negotiable Notes— French Brandy, Chocolate, Spanish ditto, Spices, Holland's Gin, Molasses, Antigua Rum, Soap and Candles, W. Island do., Gunpowder, New England do., Patent Shot, Peach Brandy, Cut Nails from 3d to Apple do. 20d, Whiskey, Corn, Cider by the barrel, Meal, Bacon & Leaf Sugar, Bacon, Coffee, Butter, Tea, Lard, And a great variety of other articles usually sold by Grocers. GOODS received on STORAGE—Consignment Produce and Imported Merchandise sold on Commission.
GOODS received on STORAGE—Consignment Produce and Imported Merchandise sold on Commission.