Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-01-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
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30,000 DOLLARS
FOR EIGHT HUNDRED CENTS. NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY, For opening and improving certain great Roads to the Black River. Positively to commence drawing on the 12th of April next. 600 tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after the drawing, and the payment guaranteed by the State Legislature.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE,
30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars,
Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. Less than two blanks to a prize. The scheme of this lottery is universally acknowledged to be the best ever yet offered to the American public, and the price of tickets at present no higher than Eight Dollars each.
TICKETS,
Halves, Quarters and Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT G. & R. WAITE'S BRULY-FORTUNATE LOTTERY-OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN-LANE, And No. 38, MAIDEN-LANE, NEW-YORK.
where was sold in the LAST New-York Lottery, the three capital prizes of 25,000 Dollars, No. 20231 10,000 Dollars, No. 25403 5,000 Dollars, No. 20799 Also, No. 20310, a prize of 2,000 Dollars, besides several others of 2,000, 1,000, 500 dollars, &c. &c. And in former New-York lotteries were sold at the above Offices.
17199 25,000 Dollars 1735 2,000 Dollars 3923 20,000 Dollars 2573 2,000 Dollars 5639 10,000 Dollars 1394 2,000 Dollars 26135 5,000 Dollars 16617 2,000 Dollars 30355 5,000 Dollars 23596 2,000 Dollars 15268 3,000 Dollars 20885 2,000 Dollars And at their Lottery Office in Baltimore, corner of Charles and Market Streets, were sold nearly all the Capital Prizes in the late St. Mary's College Lottery, among them were the following viz.
6974 30,000 Dollars 1783 1,500 Dollars 15564 15,000 Dollars 1525 1,500 Dollars 7091 10,000 Dollars 7440 1,500 Dollars 8977 5,000 Dollars 14425 1,500 Dollars 19894 1,500 Dollars. The Baltimore Trinity Church Lottery commenced drawing on the first of November, and will continue to draw 2,000 tickets per week till finished. Tickets and shares, warranted un-drawn, may be had at either of G. & R. Waite's Lottery Offices. New York October 23 1808 iff
Negroes for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Mr. William Wilburne, on the 21st day of May last, for the purpose of securing unto Mr. Colin M'Rae, the sum of £190 10s. 11d. which debt has been assigned by said M'Rae to Mr. John Gilchrist, of the town of Manchester, we shall, at Powhatan courthouse, on Friday the 20th January, 1809, proceed to SELL.
The following Slaves,
Viz: David, Billy, Anthony and Frank, or so many of them as will be sufficient to raise the said sum of £190 10s. 11d. with interest on the 25th inst. and all costs incurred by carrying the same into effect. WILLIAM MOSELEY, } Trustee. JOHN HASKINS, } teds. December 30, 1808.
Bank of Virginia,
2d January, 1809. THE President and Directors have this day declared a Dividend of three per cent. which will be paid on application at the Bank, in person or by attorney, after the 5th instant.
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. Just received at this office, Part 2d of vol. 9th—or No. 13 of
Dr. Rees' New Cyclopaedia.
Subscribers to the above work are requested to apply for their books. 17-Subscription still open.
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY, December 26. (Continued.)
It appears also to your committee, that Thomas Poor was a soldier in the militia of this state at the time of Philip's invasion, and was shot through the thigh from the enemies' shipping, in consequence of which wound and his advanced years, he has become unable to labour;
3. Resolved therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Thomas Poor, praying that he may be placed on the pension list, is reasonable.
4. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that so much of the petition of David Castleman and William Stubblefield, as prays that they may be allowed the sum of twenty three dollars eight cents, for money actually expended by them, in guarding and carrying a lunatic to the Williamsburg hospital and back again to the county of Frederick, is reasonable.
5. Resolved also as the opinion of this committee, that the residue of the said petition, which prays for the sum of fifty six dollars fifty one cents, for the services and expenses of the guard therein mentioned, be rejected.
It appears to your committee, that Reuben Leach had two claims against the commonwealth, amounting in all to forty one dollars, for his services, acting as adjutant to the 108th regiment for seven days and provost martial for three days that the said Leach when about to quit this state, parted with his claims aforesaid, for their full amount to John Burnside, who has never received the amount thereof;
6. Resolved therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John Burnside, praying that he may be allowed the amount of the claims aforesaid, be rejected.
The said resolutions being severally read a second time, were agreed to by the House.
TUESDAY, December 27.
An engrossed bill "Legislating the appointment of overseers of the poor in Hampshire and Warwick counties," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "Establishing an inspection of flour in the county of Amherst," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "To amend the penal laws of this commonwealth," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "Exonerating William Armistead sheriff of Elizabeth City county, from the damages of a judgment therein mentioned," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "Dissolving a marriage solemnized between West Alricks and Anne Peyton," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "Allowing a further time to the owners of lots in the town of Martinsville to improve the same," was read a third time, and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
On motion, Ordered, That the committee to whom is referred the subject of the Manufactory of Arms, have leave to sit during the sitting of the House.
WEDNESDAY Dec. 28.
An engrossed bill "Exonerating John Swearingen, sheriff of Brooke county, from the damages of a judgment therein mentioned," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "Releasing the damages due on a judgment obtained on behalf of the commonwealth, against Benjamin Winslow and Winslow Parker," (which lay on the table) was taken up, and passed.
An engrossed bill "Establishing an inspection of tobacco in the town of Petersburg," (which lay on the table) was taken up and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A motion was made that the House should come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the senators of this state in the congress of the United States be instructed, and the representatives from this state be requested,
to obtain the passage of a law, extending relief (during the present embarrassment of our commercial affairs) to those against whom judgments have been or shall be obtained in the federal court.
On motion, Ordered, that the said resolution be laid upon the table.
THURSDAY, Dec. 29.
An engrossed bill, "remitting certain damages and interest to Samuel Ritchie," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "increasing the reward for killing wolves, in certain counties therein mentioned," was read a third time, and several blanks therein filled up and passed.
An engrossed bill "fixing the permanent seat of justice for the county of Nelson," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "to incorporate the Halifax Manufacturing Society," was read a 3d time, and several blanks therein filled up and passed.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill "to incorporate the Culpeper Agricultural and Manufacturing Society;"
A bill "For removing certain causes from the court of Amherst county, to that of Nelson county;"
A bill "To incorporate the trustees of an Academy in the town of Manchester;"
A bill "Authorising Caleb Hart to remove the obstructions to navigation in Hyco river, within a certain distance therein mentioned, and for other purposes," were severally read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Peyton presented from the committee of claims (to whom it was committed) a bill "concerning Philip Dawe," with several amendments, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read agreed to by the house, and the bill as amended ordered to be engrossed & read a third time.
A bill "concerning certain lands supposed to belong to Drysdale parish," was on motion, ordered to be laid upon the table.
A bill "exonerating James Williams, from the amount of a judgment therein mentioned," was read a second time, and the question being put on engrossing the said bill, and reading it a third time, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, that the said bill be rejected.
A bill "exonerating John Noble, from the damages on a judgment therein mentioned," was read a second time, and on motion ordered to be committed to the committee appointed to bring in a bill "authorising the remission of damages in certain cases."
Mr. J. Allen, from the committee of claims presented a bill "concerning John Stewart;"
A bill "concerning David Castleman & William Stubblefield;"
Mr. Thomson, presented, according to order, a bill "to amend the act, giving power to the county courts, to establish ferries, and to regulate the rates of ferriage; which bills were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time."
Mr. J. Allen, from the committee of claims, made the following report:
The committee of claims have, according to order, had under their consideration, sundry petitions to them referred, and come to the following resolutions thereupon;
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Thomas Harris, praying for an increase of his pension, and also to be allowed a bounty in land, for his services during the American revolutionary war, be rejected.
It appears to your committee, that David Moffet, in the month of December, 1806, was ordered to convey two criminals from the county of Loudoun, to the courthouse of Wood county; that the horse impressed for the purpose, was unable to perform the journey, and was left; that the time lost, and money expended in bringing back the said horse, amounted to sixteen dollars, which account was allowed by the county court of Loudoun;
2. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of David Moffet, praying that he may be allowed the aforesaid sum of sixteen dollars, is reasonable.
The 1st resolution being read a second time, was agreed to by the house.
The 2d resolution being read a second time, was, on motion, ordered to be laid upon the table.
A petition of James Loving, of Nelson county, which lay on the table, praying the passage of a law, authorising the establishment of a town, on the lands of the petitioner, was taken up and referred to the committee of propositions and grievances.
A petition of Stephen Goodwyn, administrator of Robert Hebblethwaite, dec. (which lay on the table) was taken up and read, praying the passage of a law, authorising the sale of certain real property, lying in the town of Petersburg, belonging to the estate of the said Robert; and that the proceeds of such sale may be applied to discharge the unsatisfied debts of said Robert, & the balance, if any, deposited in the public treasury; the said Robert having no heirs, who are citizens;
And the question being put, on the reference of the said petition, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, that the said petition be rejected.
The following report (which lay on the table) was taken up and read;
The committee to whom was referred so much of the governor's communication and the documents accompanying the same as relates to the upper navigation of James river, have according to order, had under consideration the subject to them referred, and have agreed to the following report and resolutions:
It appears to your committee, that by virtue of the act of the general assembly passed in the year 1784, entitled "An act for clearing and improving James river," the James river company in consideration of connecting the upper navigation of James river with tide water and improving, extending and keeping the same in repair, were granted certain tolls upon vessels and commodities passing the river, and that the said tolls were granted on the express condition, among others, of making the river well capable of being navigated in dry seasons by vessels drawing one foot water at least from the highest place practicable to the great falls—that the said company without having made the river so navigable have received the tolls established by the said act since the first day of October in the year 1795.
It also appears to your committee, that by an act passed in the year 1785, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled an act for clearing and improving the navigation of James river," it was declared that Crow's ferry at the mouth of Loony's creek in the county of Botetourt should be for ever taken and deemed the highest place practicable within the meaning of the first recited act.
It also appears to your committee, that by an act of the general assembly passed 30th January 1805, entitled an act concerning the James river company, it was enacted that from and after the first day of January 1807, the said James river company should not demand nor receive any of the tolls allowed by the above recited act unless they should make the river well capable of being navigated as abovementioned. And in order to ascertain the fact whether the river should be made so navigable, it was further enacted, that Charles Yancey, Hudson M. Garland, Charles Beale, Joseph Grigsby and Jabez Leftwich, or a majority of them, should without delay, when required by the said company, during the next dry season, view the said river between the points abovementioned, and whenever the said commissioners, or a majority of them, should report that the navigation above the great falls was improved in the manner directed by the first recited act, that from thenceforth the said company should be entitled to the full tolls.
It further appears to your committee, that no view was had of the river previous to the said first day of January, 1807, but by an act passed on the 31st of December 1806, a further time of one year was given the said commissioners to perform the said duty and the said company to complete the navigation, which time was by another act passed on the 7th January 1808, prolonged for one year from the passage thereof; by the latter act Daniel Couch and Charles Davis were added to the former commissioners and a majority of the whole number authorised to carry the purposes of the act passed on the 30th January 1805 into effect.
It further appears to your committee, that on the 17th of October last five of the said commissioners, viz: Charles Beale, Joseph Grigsby, Jabez Leftwich, Daniel Couch and Charles Davis met, and the river being in a proper situation, did proceed in a boat drawing one foot water, and did actually view the river from Crow's ferry to the basin in the city of Richmond.
It also appears to your committee from the report of the said commissioners, that the river was not at the time well capable of being navigated by vessels drawing one foot water, but that in Hamilton's falls, Sheppard's island, Mitchell's island, at Varner's falls, at Campbell's shoals, and immediately below, at the Quarry falls, Tobacco hills, Grassy islands, Cashaw falls, Nicholas Davis's fish dam and Hardwick's island, above Lynchburg, there was not a sufficient depth of water, as the boat hung in some places and rubbed in others, and below Lynchburg the boat hung once and rubbed several times.
It also appears to your committee from the affidavits of Joseph Paxton, John Booker and Bird Goodwin, that they attended the said commissioners, that they have been long acquainted with James river, that at the time they attended the commissioners the river was unusually low—that they have never known it but once or twice lower than it then was, and had it been six or eight inches higher they would still have considered it as low in a dry season.
It also appears to your committee from the affidavits of William Harrison, John Creasy, Allen Lavender, Samuel Thurman, William Cox and Samuel Burks, that they have been long acquainted with the navigation of James river, that in October last the river was unusually low, that they were severally engaged from the middle to the last of said month in voyages from Lynchburg and points above and below down the river to Richmond, that their boats brought from five thousand to nine thousand pounds weight each, and although the river was low and in a dry season, yet that it admitted of safe and easy navigation and that great improvements have been lately made in the river.
weighing about 4350lbs. that he had generally five men on board above and through the Blue Ridge to navigate the boat and four afterwards; that his boat hung and rubbed several times, that the river was in a very low state and had it been three or four inches higher he should still have considered it low; that in his opinion there is a foot water from Crow's ferry to Richmond and including the obstructions stated by him, thinks the navigation safe and easy.
It also appears to your committee from the affidavit of the said John Creasy, that during the last summer he brought down from Jackson's river upwards of three tons of hemp, that he then considered the river low and in a dry season though higher than in the month of October, that the navigation from Beale's bridge down was very good, that he accompanied the commissioners from Lynchburg and that the whole weight contained in the trial boat including all the persons was 5292 lbs.
It also appears to your committee from the affidavits of several of the persons above mentioned who state themselves as experienced watermen, that it is not unusual for boats to hang or rub, but that it is never regarded as a matter of any consequence.
Your committee beg leave further to report, that colonel Edward Carrington and Doctor William Poshue appeared before them and as the agents of the James river company submitted the following proposition—That in order to avoid a painful and unnecessary contest on the fact of their having complied or not complied with the terms of their charter in relation to the navigation of James river, and in order to promote the interest of the commonwealth and of the public who may have occasion to use the river, the company would furnish under the direction of such officer as may be appointed by the executive, by the commissioners or by the legislature, such reasonable force as the legislature, executive, or the officer to be appointed might direct, to work upon the river in the next summer or the summer succeeding it, to be applied to such points in the river as have been objected to by the commissioners. This proposition was made on condition that the act passed the 30th January, 1805, herein before recited, should be repealed;
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the James River Company have not made the river well capable of being navigated in dry seasons by vessels drawing one foot water pursuant to the terms of their charter.
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the further time of twelve months be allowed the said company to complete the improvements and to make the river so navigable, and that in the mean time they be permitted to receive full tolls.
The said resolution being read a second time, were agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant to the 2d resolution, and that the committee who made the said report, do prepare and bring in the same.
FRIDAY, Dec. 30.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have agreed to the resolution, to proceed on Friday next, by joint ballot, to the choice of an Auditor of Public Accounts, for one year.—(Samuel Shepherd, Esq. was re-elected.)
They have also agreed to the resolution, for appointing a joint committee, to examine into the state and condition of the lost houses and furniture, appropriated for the use of the Governor of this state, and to report what repairs and additional furniture, if any, in their opinion may be necessary; and have appointed a committee on their part for the purpose.
An engrossed bill, "For removing certain causes from the court of Amherst county, to that of Nelson county," was read a third time; and passed.
An engrossed bill "Concerning Philip Dawe," was read a third time; and passed.
An engrossed bill "To incorporate the trustees of an Academy in the town of Manchester," was read a third time, and several blanks therein filled up; and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
SATURDAY, Dec. 31.
Ordered, That Mr. M'Henry be added to the committee of Propositions and Grievances and Claims.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.

The Senate have passed the following bills to wit:-
A bill "Exonerating John Swearingen, sheriff of Brook county, from the damages of a judgment therein mentioned;"
A bill "Exonerating William Amis, sheriff of Elizabeth-City county from the damages of a judgment therein mentioned;"
A bill "Incorporating trustees of an academy in Frederick county;"
A bill "Legalizing the appointment of overseers of the poor in Hampshire and Wayne counties;"
A bill "Allowing a further time to the owners of lost in Plantation town to improve the same;"
A bill "Allowing further time to the owners of lost in the town of Martinsville to improve the same;"
A bill "Establishing an inspection of flour in the county of Amherst;" and,
A bill "To explain the act entitled an act to amend the act concerning the town of Mecklenburg in the county of Berkeley."
An engrossed bill "Concerning John Stewart," was read a third time; and passed.
An engrossed bill "Concerning David Castleman and William Stubblefield, was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "To amend the act giving power to the county courts to establish ferries, and to regulate the rates of ferryage," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill "Authorising Caleb Hart, to remove the obstructions to navigation in Hico river within a certain distance therein mentioned, and for other purposes," (which lay on the table) was taken up, and several blanks therein filled up and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill "To establish an Academy in the county of Caroline," was read a second time, and on motion, ordered to be laid upon the table.
A bill "Establishing a town in the county of Accomack," (which lay on the table) was taken up and read the first time, and on motion, ordered to be again laid upon the table.
The following bills (which lay on the table) to wit:-
A bill "Releasing to the widow and heirs of Richard Lewis, the right of the commonwealth to a certain lot of land therein mentioned;"
A bill "Authorising the collection of certain taxes due in Prince George county, for the year 1805," and
A bill "Allowing further time to the owners of lots in the town of Beverly, to improve the same," were taken up and severally read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
The following report (which lay on the table) was taken up and read:
The committee of Propositions and Grievances have, according to order, had under their consideration sundry petitions to them referred, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon:
1. Resolved as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Samuel G. Adams, praying that the grant made to him by the Executive of the use of the surplus water of the springs on the public square, and the situation for a reservoir, may be confirmed to him by law, is reasonable.
2. Resolved as the opinion of this committee, that so much of the petition of the president and directors of the Little river Turnpike Company, as prays that they may be authorised to open subscriptions for a new stock, and that the further time of five years be given them to complete the said road, is reasonable.
3. Resolved as the opinion of this committee, that such other parts of the said petition, as prays that the said president and directors of the said Company may be authorised to collect toll on the addition of less than ten miles to the pavement now completed, and also to demand toll for passing that part of the said road yet to be open without paving the same, be rejected.
4. Resolved as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Buckingham, praying that ten acres of land at the Court House of the said county, the property of Matthew Branch, who holds the same as tenant for life by the curtesy, may be condemned, and a Town established thereon, is reasonable.
5. Resolved as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Loving of the county of Nelson praying that a law may pass, establishing a Town on his land near his spring on the south side of Loving's Gap, where the public buildings for the seat of justice of the said county are to be erected, is reasonable.
The first resolution being read a second time, was agreed to by the House.
The second and third resolutions being read, were on motion, ordered to be laid upon the table.
The fourth resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same, by striking out at the end thereof the words "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu of them the words "be rejected" and the question being put, on agreeing to the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
The question being then put on agreeing to the said resolution, as reported, it was agreed to by the House.
The fifth resolution being read a second time, was also agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st 4th and 5th resolutions, and that the committee of Propositions and Grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
On motion.
Resolved, that a committee be appointed on the part of the House of Delegates, to act with a committee from the Senate, to enquire into the state and condition of the Bank of Virginia; and that the President and Directors of the Bank, exhibit to the said joint committee, for their inspection and examination, a statement of the amount of the capital stock of the said corporation, of the debts due to the same, of the monies deposited therein, of the notes in circulation, and of the cash on hand, together with the book or books containing the minutes of their proceedings, and that they make report thereof to the House.
And a committee was appointed on the part of this House of Messrs. Crutchfield, Shelby, Siple, Graham, Mason, Prunty, Otey, Slaughter, Wooding, Hatcher, Congleton, Simon and Estill.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
MONDAY, January 2.
Ordered, That Mr. Pryor be added to the committee of Propositions and Grievances, and Claims.
A communication from the Senate by their Clerk:
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:
A bill "Releasing to Sarah B. Campbell the right of the commonwealth to certain lands therein mentioned;"
A bill "Releasing to Robert Park, the right of the commonwealth to certain lots of ground therein mentioned;"
A bill "Releasing the commonwealth's right to a lot of land in the town of Wheeling, to Thomas Baird;"
A bill "Divorcing Nancy Bayne from her husband Griffin Bayne;"
A bill "Divorcing Margaret Brough for her husband Thomas Brough;" and
A bill "Fixing the permanent seat of justice for the county of Nelson."
They have also passed the bill "For dividing the county of Kenawha, and for other purposes," with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The House proceeded to consider the said amendment, and the same being read, was agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
TUESDAY, January 3.
A communication from the Senate by their Clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill "Increasing the reward for killing wolves in certain counties therein mentioned;"
They have also agreed to the resolution, to enquire into the state and condition of the Bank of Virginia; and have appointed a committee on their part for the purpose.
The House, according to the order of the day, resolved into a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth; and after some time spent therein Mr. Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Barbour reported, that the committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth had, according to order, had under consideration a bill "To suspend the operation of executions during the continuance of the embargo, and ninety days after it is raised," and had made some progress therein, but not having time to go through the same had directed him to move for leave to sit again;
Resolved therefore, That this House will again to-morrow resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
A motion was made that the House should come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That all the scrap iron and scrap steel, now in the armory, belonging to the public, be forthwith delivered to the keeper of the Penitentiary, and that he be directed to use the same in any manner most likely to contribute to the public benefit; and that a report be made to this House
of the quantity, quality and description thereof.
On motion. Ordered that the said resolution be laid upon the table.
Congress. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, Dec. 29.
Mr. Blount submitted the following resolution, which was agreed to:
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of continuing in force the act establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes, and also whether any amendments are necessary thereto.
The House went into committee of the whole on the bill reported some days ago, to deprive vessels of their American character, and to prevent persons under certain disabilities, from taking or using any licence to trade from any foreign government. [The first section of this bill provides that if any vessel, which may have cleared out previous to the embargo, shall not return to the U. States within a limited time, she shall lose all title to the character of an American vessel. The second section declares, that any person who shall accept of a foreign licence, or who shall suffer another to do it for him, shall forever forfeit the privilege of navigating a vessel under the laws of the U. States.]
Various amendments were made to the bill, after considerable debate; when the committee rose and reported the bill. The house immediately took it up.
Mr. Bacon moved to strike out the first section; he intimated that the time allowed by it for vessels beyond the Cape of Good Hope to return, (18 months) was longer than he was willing to contemplate the continuance of the embargo.
Mr. Newton, disregarding any electioneering use that might be made of it, was in favor of the first section.
Mr. Durrell was opposed to the whole bill. He said this house ought to be acquainted with the system, of which this appears to be a part. He thought they had introduced the sauce only; he wished to see the meat.
Mr. Story was for striking out the first section. He thought it would not be the policy, nor redound to the honor of the U. States, to keep on the embargo eighteen months longer. He approved, as he said every American ought, of the second section. - America was destined to enjoy free commerce; her sons should not be permitted dishonorably to disgrace her by buying licences to trade.
Mr. Taylor coincided with the opinions of the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Story.) He would be willing in less than 18 months, to engage in open and honorable war, if the embargo proved insufficient to procure a redress of grievances.
Mr. Newton had no idea that the objectionable section pledged this house to continue the embargo 18 months longer. If the embargo should be found not to have acted as a coercive measure, he was willing to take an attitude that would by force secure to us that justice which we may have in vain attempted to procure in a peaceable mode. - If the European nations do not in a short time consent to amicable and just arrangements, he was prepared to "cry havoc and let loose the dogs of war." To accommodate the gentleman from Massachusetts, he would withdraw his support of the first section.
The question to strike out the first section of the bill was taken, and carried, year 73.
Messrs. D. R. Williams and Macon expressed their assent at this vote, and moved that the further consideration of the bill be postponed.
Mr. J. G. Jackson moved to reconsider the vote for striking out the first section.
This motion produced considerable discussion; but before it was decided, the house adjourned for want of a quorum. (5 o'clock.)
The Senate have agreed to the bill (passed by the house) for employing an additional number of Revenue Cutters.
Treasury Department, Dec. 26, 1808.
SIR, I have the honor to transmit herewith a statement of goods, wares, and merchandise exported from the U. States nominal, during one year prior to the 1st day of Oct. 1808; but in fact, during the three last months of the year 1807, subsequent exportation having been prevented by the embargo.
The goods, wares, and merchandise of domestic growth or manufacture, included in the statements, are estimated at
Table with 2 columns: Item, Amount. Includes: Produce of the Sea, Forest, Agriculture, Manufactures, Uncertain, Total domestic growth, Total foreign growth, Total together.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
The hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
FRIDAY, Dec. 30.
On motion of Mr. Nelson, the house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Marion in the chair, on the report of the committee of military and naval affairs, for raising fifty thousand volunteers, agreeably to the proposition of the secretary at war.
Mr. Dawson said, although he did not conceive it material, yet the President's message did contain passages relative to military affairs, &c. [Mr. D. then read certain parts of the message touching detachments of militia, and recommending the adoption of measures for the security of the country.]
The report was agreed to by the committee of the whole, which then rose and
reported the same to the house; when the house taking the report into consideration,
Mr. Gardener rose and inveighed against the embargo policy generally; inquired what the intention was by raising these 50,000 men? was it to be war? - war, (said he) in addition to the ALL EFFICIENT EMBARGO! If, indeed, we were to have war, it would be necessary to raise forces. He did not like this mode of legislating, &c. Mr. G. dwelt for a considerable time in his usual strain of acrimonious invective upon the present policy of the administration.
Mr. Eppes made a very impressive speech of some duration. He ably vindicated the measures of the government, reviewed the posture of our public affairs, & depicted the menacing attitude of foreign nations towards us, thence showing the propriety of adopting the means of supporting our rights by military preparations. He quoted a passage from a public and official declaration of the Essex Junto, wherein they declare that Great Britain is justified in her orders of council by the French decrees, &c. Mr. Eppes said whoever made such assertion was a Tory. It is time, said Mr. E. for federalists to forget that they have lost the helm of power; it is time for the Tories to forget that we have acquired independence; and all ought to unite in support of the unalienable rights of the nation.
Mr. Quincey rose in reply. He declared that the house had put the power of regulating commerce out of their own hands, and given it to the President and twelve men.
This, said he, is precisely the kind of obedience which the cross legged Turk and crooked kneed Frenchman would pay to their Emperors. Among other things, Mr. Q. said he had heard it asserted by a gentleman of the majority, that it was useless to vote for a repeal of the embargo, AS THE PRESIDENT WOULD NOT AGREE TO IT.
Mr. J. G. Jackson. Name the person. [Here several persons called on Mr. Q. to name the person he alluded to.]
Mr. Quincey said it was in private conversation out of doors.
Mr. Nicholas enquired if the gentleman was in order in referring to conversations out of doors.
Mr. Speaker said, gentlemen were frequently in the habit of introducing matters out of the house, such as publications in the newspapers, &c. He was rather of opinion, however, that it was not strictly in order to refer to points and circumstances which were foreign to the proceedings of the house.
Mr. G. W. Campbell called upon Mr. Quincey to say if he had any allusion to him? Other gentlemen might take it in what light they pleased.
Mr. Quincey said he would gratify him. He did not allude to Mr. C. Mr. Q. said he understood gentlemen. It was not this allusion, but the strength of his argument that made them wince.
Mr. Quincey was proceeding to argue the unconstitutionality of the embargo laws, when
Mr. Jackson called to order. He said, on every question that came before the house, the embargo was brought up. There had been too much departure from order, not only in the house, but in the GALLERIES; and with respect to the latter, the disorder came from a quarter from whence, above all others, it ought not to have proceeded. From BRITISH SUBJECTS, certain of whom, while the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Eppes) was speaking, had made disturbance.
Mr. Speaker gave the door keeper orders to keep an eye to the galleries, and give notice of any improper behavior, that means might be taken to check it.
Mr. Jackson (continuing) said his object was to know, whether in discussing a question for raising the 50,000 men, it was in order to enter into an enquiry relative to the constitutionality of the embargo?
Mr. Speaker said it was difficult to draw a precise line, gentlemen having indulged in such a wide latitude.
Mr. Quincey, (after some explanation from Mr. Eppes, with respect to the tenor of his argument) proceeded, for a short time, with regard to the embargo, &c.
Mr. M. moved to strike out of the resolution the words "fifty thousand," and the words "two years," so as to leave blanks in their places.
On the question for striking out the first, it was negatived - 47 to 47 - the Speaker voting in the negative.
On the question to strike out the second it was carried, Ayes 52. Noes 49.
The resolution was then passed. Ayes 76. Nays 34.
On motion of Mr. Nelson the resolution was referred to the same committee who reported it, to draft a bill.
Mr. Rhea from the committee of post-offices and post-roads, reported a bill in conformity to the resolution offered to-day for franking public documents.
It was read, and ordered to be engrossed; when the house adjourned.
* Mr. Jackson is understood here to allude to a certain individual or individuals attached to, or resident within the English legation, of whose unmeritorious conduct in the galleries, we have more than once received authentic assurances. We have hitherto forborne to notice their conduct, because the men themselves are really of no significance. - Monitor.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.
His Britannic majesty's schooner Priam of 6 guns lieutenant Miles arrived at B ton on Saturday from Halifax with despatches, and for the accommodation of Mr. Howe's return home.
The proclamation for keeping open the ports of Nova Scotia to neutral vessels is extended to April next.
Judge Croke, the governor of Nova Scotia pro tempore in addressing the Assembly expressed his hope for the restoration of a good understanding with America and the Assembly reciprocated the sentiment. From his situation, as judge of the Admiralty, Mr. Croke would be benefited by war; but he is universally spoken of as a worthy disinterested man. He was
no commander of Berkley's conduct, nor of that of the Nova Scotia Assembly in voting him a sword; which vote, however, the venerable Gov. Wentworth refused to confirm.
The Expedition sailed from Halifax on the 6th inst. destination not mentioned; and consisted of 2500 troops and 4 or 5 small men of war.
FROM HALIFAX, N. S. Dec. 9.
On Monday, his Excellency Lieutenant Gen. Sir George Prevost, Bart. with his suite, &c. embarked on board H. M. S. Penelope, Capt. Dick; and H. M. brig Mol selle, Capt. Lennox, with the store ships, transports, &c. having on board the 7th, 8th and 23d Regis - a company of the Royal Artillery, and a detachment from the Corps of Royal Engineers, got under way and went to sea with a fair wind. - The destination of this expedition is not publicly known; but from the high state of health and spirits of both officers and men, little doubt can be entertained of its success. We are sorry to learn that His Majesty's sloop of war Banterer, captain Sheppard, was lost on the north side of the river St. Lawrence, opposite the Island of Bc. on the 29th of Oct. Capt. S. with his officers and crew, arrived here on Saturday evening, in the Dawson, transport.
PHILADELPHIA, December 29.
The celebrated Azum, a writer of the law of nations, has been chosen a member of the French legislative body.
The Moniteur states, that at the levee of the emperor, on the 23d October, general Armstrong, minister of the United States, presented an American gentleman of the name of Poisset; there must be some mistake in the name, as well as in an allegation on some time since put abroad, concerning the American minister not appearing at the French court.
The positions of the French army in Spain, on the 19th of October, were as follows:
The head quarters of king Joseph at Vittoria. Marshal Bessieres at Miranda. Marshal Moncey at Pampeluna. Marshal Lefebvre (duke of Dantzic) with his corps of 30,000 men, and a heavy train of artillery, had passed the defiles of the Pyrenees, and entered Spain. Marshal Ney at Bilboa. General Duhesme at Barcelona. General Verdier, between St. Andero and Bilboa. General Merlin at St. Andero. General Lasalle, } on the Ebro. General Bonnet, }
Bonaparte has conferred the badge of the legion of honor on Weiland and Goethe, two distinguished writers of Germany.
He has also appropriated 60,000 crowns to repair some houses of poor persons in the town of Jena, which were destroyed at the period of the great battle.
During the stay of Bonaparte at Jena, the inhabitants changed the name of the mountain on which he had bivouacked or kept guard on the night of the 13th and 14th October, 1806, preparatory to the battle which annihilated the power of Prussia. It was before called Windkheilen, they have changed it to Mount Napoleon. [Aurora.]
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 2.
The important debate on the raising of 50,000 volunteers, has excluded Napoleon's Message to the Legislative Body, and the details of Congressional proceedings for the two last days. Nothing important, other than that stated, has been done in either branch.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Pleasant Younghusband, dec. bearing date on the 28th day of March last, and duly recorded in the court of Henrico county on the sixth day of June,
WILL. BE SOLD, To the person who takes the same for the shortest period, and pay two thousand dollars, with legal interest thereon from the first day of April, one thousand eight hundred and seven, and the costs of executing the trust, that
Brick Tenement,
On the South side of the Main Street, adjoining the lot of ground sold by the said Younghusband to Joseph Marx, and extending from the said Main Street back to the alley which extends through the square, it being the lower tenement of those two belonging to the said Younghusband's estate, under the same right. The sale will take place on the premises, on Monday the sixth day of February next, at the hour of 12 o'clock, and the lease executed to the purchaser on the payment of the said sum of money, by
WILLIAM MARSHALL, Trustee. January 5th, 1809. BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, SC.
TAKEN UP BY ROBERT SMITH, A
Sorrel Mare Filly,
About three years old next spring, 4 feet 6 inches high, has a star and blaze in her forehead, white on the left side of her hip, white on the left hind foot about the size of a half dollar, and a black spot on the left buttock, no brand, has been docked, appraised to 10 pounds. w3t
Rumford Academy.
THE same branches of Literature and Science, will be taught at this Semi-nary, the present year, that has been heretofore - and the terms of board and tuition will also continue the same, viz. £30 for the first, including washings - and £10 for the latter, each to be paid quarterly in advance.
Capt. John Fox will act as steward, and the subscriber and his assistant, as teachers.
CHILES TERRELL. King William county, January 1, 1809.

Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND: FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1809.
We regret very much that the pressure of other matter prevents us from presenting to our readers the report of the case lately decided at Norfolk, of the United States vs. Hinkins and others.
It was an action of debt brought to recover the sum of $1200, the penalty of the bond given by the defendants for the enrollment of the schooner Caroline. To the declaration, there was a general demurrer, in which the U. S. joined, and which was argued by the district attorney, Mr. Hay, and by Messrs. Taylor and Tazewell on the part of the defendants.
A Demurrer, we understand, always admits the fact—under this impression, we can but lament that guilt should have escaped with so much facility. From the conduct of the attorney upon this occasion, the law must be almost self-evidently defective, or he must have felt himself overpowered by the ingenuity and talents of the defendants' counsel.
WILLIAM COBBETT.
This miscreant resided amongst us in the most critical period of our political affairs. He was then considered as a British adherent, in British pay; but the person who considered him as such, was denounced by the federalists as a French partisan.
EXTRACT.
"If I or any one most dear to me, were destined to lose my or his life in a just war, I know of no case in which that life would be lost with so little regret, on my part, as in demolishing the town of America, and in burying their unprincipled inhabitants under the ruins."
We presume that they will admit they were deceived, and we hope that they will pay more respect to our admonition, when we tell them, that there are more William Cobbetts in the federal phalanx—British partisans, under the name of federalists.
EXECUTIONS.
This subject must necessarily be of the deepest concern to the community. The pressure of the times is severely felt, and some measure ought certainly to be adopted, to prevent the prodigious sacrifice of property which must take place, if executions are conducted in the usual style.
To secure the creditor, and to relieve the debtor, is the great object; but as to the mode by which it is to be effected, a great variety of opinions prevail. The bill now before the legislature, proposes that executions shall be stayed, upon bond being given, with security to the court or justice of the peace who granted the judgment, or in case that the court should not be in session, the bond may be given in the clerk's office.
On Wednesday last, the General Assembly proceeded to the appointment of a Treasurer of this Commonwealth, and of three members of the Council of State.
FOR MEMBERS OF COUNCIL.
Mr. Mallory was nominated by Mr. Yerby.
Mr. Peyton Randolph was nominated by Mr. J. C. Cabell, in which he was supported by Messrs. W. Brockenbrough, Payne and Murdaugh.
Mr. C. Digges was nominated by Mr. Prunty, supported by Mr. Sheffey.
Mr. S. Jones was nominated by Mr. Banks, supported by Mr. Murdaugh.
Mr. Wardlaw by Mr. Kinney.
Mr. F. Walker by Mr. Baker.
Mr. M. Barbour by Mr. Sheffey.
Mr. Hare was nominated by Mr. Watts, but not to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Aylett.
Mr. John Caruthers of Lexington by Mr. Preston, in the same manner.
Gen. James Wood by Mr. Prunty.
Mr. W. Pope of Powhatan, by Mr. Wirt.
Dr. James Jones of Nottoway, by Mr. J. Robertson, supported by Mr. Strother.
FOR TREASURER.
Mr. Murdaugh nominated Judge Parker (of Westmoreland,) in which he was supported by Messrs. J. Baker, Yerby, J. Allen and Strother.
Mr. Barbour nominated Mr. Robert Moore (of Orange.)
Mr. Sheffey nominated Gen. John Preston, (who had been appointed by the Executive,) in which he was supported by Mr. J. Smith, Thompson, J. Cabell, and Semple.
Mr. Ote nominated Mr. R. Robertson, and was seconded by Mr. Storrers.
Mr. Wooding nominated Mr. Edmund Pendleton, jr. and was seconded by Mr. Prunty.
Mr. Wirt nominated Mr. D. Triplett. The Election for Treasurer was first made.
Table with 3 columns: Name, 1st Ballot, 2d Ballot. Rows include Gen. Preston, Judge Parker, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Pendleton, Mr. Moore, Mr. Triplett.
GEN. PRESTON was of course elected Treasurer.
In the votes for a member of the Council to supply the place of Mr. Aylett, the ballots were as follows:
Table with 3 columns: Name, 1st Ballot, 2d Ballot. Rows include Peyton Randolph, C. K. Mallory, James Jones, Wm. Pope, Wm. Wardlaw, James Wood, Coles Digges, Mordaicaï Barbour, Skelton Jones, Francis Walker.
Mr. Randolph was of course duly elected a member of the Council of State.
It being very late, the house postponed the Election of two other Councillors until yesterday—and then adjourned till 10 o'clock yesterday.
• Dropped by a rule of the House.
• Withdrawn at his request.
Yesterday the General Assembly proceeded to ballot for two members of the Council to supply the vacancies occasioned in that body by the removal of Alexander M'Rae and John Guerrant, Esqrs.
Table with 3 columns: Name, 1st Ballot, 2d Ballot. Rows include To supply Mr. M'Rae's vacancy, Dr. Hare, C. K. Mallory, W. Pope, J. Caruthers, J. Wood, James Jones, Dr. Wardlaw, C. Digges, M. Barbour.
Dr. Hare of course elected on the first ballot.
Table with 3 columns: Name, 1st Ballot, 2d Ballot. Rows include To supply Gen. Guerrant's vacancy, John Caruthers, C. K. Mallory, Dr. James Jones, William Pope, Dr. Wardlaw, C. Digges, Scattering.
Dr. Jones of course elected.
• After the second ballot Messrs. Mallory and Pope were both withdrawn.
The suspension of executions has lately occupied the attention of the North Carolina Legislature. Their provisions upon the subject, contain features of great similarity with those proposed in our own Legislature. The following are the most prominent:
"I. BE it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That when any Judgment shall be obtained for any debt or damages in any Court having jurisdiction thereof, against any debtor or debtors, at any time after the 31st day of December instant & before the 31st day of December, 1809, it shall be the duty of such Court before whom such Judgment shall be obtained to stay Execution and all further proceedings thereon until the first Term or regular Session of such Court after the 31st day of December, 1809, on such debtor or debtors first giving two sufficient freehold securities for the stay of Execution an acknowledgment of such securities in open Court and entered on the records of the same, shall be considered as part thereof: And if such Judgment shall not be paid with six per cent. interest thereon, before the first Term or Session of the Court after the 31st of December, 1809, it shall then be the duty of said court, on motion made, immediately to award Execution in a summary way against the principal and his securities, for the full amount of such Judgment, or so much thereof as shall remain unpaid, together with the lawful interest thereon, and costs."
"IV. And be it further enacted, That where any Sheriff, Constable, or other officer, has levied or shall have levied on any goods, chattels, lands, and tenements, before the 31st of December, instant, by virtue of any Execution, or has arrested or imprisoned, or shall have arrested and imprisoned, before the 31st of December instant, any person by virtue of a Writ of ca. sa which has or shall have issued for any debt or damages, it shall be the duty of such Sheriff, Constable or other officer, on bond with sufficient security being given (as prescribed in the third section of this Act,) to deliver the property thus levied on to the debtor on demand, and release the person arrested or imprisoned from
custody: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall apply to or affect debts which may be contracted with either of the Banks established in this State, after the first day of January next."
It is almost impossible to suggest any scheme upon a subject so delicate and interesting, that is not liable to objections. But there is one to this law which appears evident to our minds, and which ought to be avoided. If the power must necessarily be given to courts, or individuals, to judge of the sufficiency of securities, we cannot perceive any good reason why freeholders alone should be received
Animating to the friends of their country.
The population of commercial towns in favor of government, is 314000;—those opposed to peace, order and religious freedom, 42000 only. In the congress of the United States, Massachusetts has a boasted majority of republicans; and in the great whole, 96 members of the House of Representatives are for their country's honor, and 37 only, willing to submit to tribute and national degradation. In the Senate, America has 25 and Britain only 6! The boasted advantages gained on the side of opposition, aided by showers of pestilential falsehood, and the influence of English gold, is 106 republicans, to 41 tribuaries. As it respects Electors of President, still more glorious to the American cause, 129 for the republican Madison, & 47 for—no body knows who!—The fear of losing the good people of Massachusetts, gives to faction 19 out of her 47 votes, reducing them as 23 to 143. Under this view, what people would not cheerfully submit to laws of their own making? Hail Columbia happy land!"
[Detector.]
FROM THE COMMONWEALTH.
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the U. States.
SIR, As you are about voluntarily to resign the important helm of the union, and from your elevated, though critical situation, descend with honor to the dignity of a private citizen, we thought it a duty incumbent on us to express the high opinion we entertain of the valuable services you have rendered to your country.
We were told by your enemies, on the commencement of your presidential career, that your principles were such as totally to discountenance revealed religion; that we might burn our bibles, for the floodgate of infidelity would be opened on the followers of Emanuel, and religion would be banished from the shores of the Union; but we are happy and thankful that it is in our power to say, that so far from this having been the case, we have sat under our vine, and our fig tree, worshipping God agreeably to the dictates of our own consciences, none making us afraid; and further, our societies in general, throughout the union, have experienced an astonishing increase, and thousands have turned from the error of their ways to seek happiness in the God of their salvation.
Agreeably to the precepts of our holy religion, we try as much as lies in us, to live peaceably with all men, and that we may secure an honest livelihood for our families respectively, without coveting the property or infringing the rights of our fellow citizens, we conceive it to be our duty to attend with constant industry to our respective vocations; notwithstanding this, we are convinced that the important gift of reason was not imparted to us without cause, therefore we read, reflect, and examine for ourselves, in most cases which involve the happiness and peace of our selves, our families, and country; it is from hence, we are enabled to state, that when our national funds were exhausting, our debts and our taxes rapidly increasing, by the mistaken policy of a former administration when our seamen were murdered and our national flag insulted within the precincts of our own jurisdiction—when restless, ambitious, and infuriated men, to accomplish their own views, raised a fermentation in the west, so as to decoy our thoughtless youth and some of our sage citizens from the line of prudence and the path of duty—when the horrors of a bloody war had inundated Europe, and the wide spreading storm threatened our country, we saw with painful solicitude, the important task imposed on you, we admired the wisdom, coolness and prudence of your conduct, and are fully persuaded that the measures recommended by you and adopted by the legislature, have astonished and confounded the restless governors of Europe, and saved your country.
Not having had the advantage of a liberal education, and being stationed in the more lowly spheres of life, we have nothing to recommend us to your notice but the uprightness of our intentions; this being the case, we are fully convinced that you will not despise the day of small things, but accept this our humble tribute of gratitude in the way it is intended, and as it is not our wish to intrude upon your valuable time, because weightier matters at this eventful crisis must necessarily engross your attention, we therefore conclude, by observing with an apostle, "Silver and gold we have none, but such as we have we give unto you." May the God of all grace assist and support you in your last public efforts by your wisdom and prudence to dispel the clouds that still seem to be collecting in our political horizon—may he descend with you to a peaceful and happy retirement, where you may aid by your councils your successors in office, and when you have finished your course in this fluctuating life, may you be
safely conducted to the bosom of that God where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest.
Signed in behalf of the society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Nov. 20, 1808.
JOHN WREN SHALL, Secretary and Local Deacon. ROBERT M'LENNY, Sen. Senior Steward of the Society & Class leader.
THOMAS COOPER Jun. Class Leader.
PRESIDENT'S ANSWER.
To the Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
I am much indebted to fellow citizens, for your friendly address of Nov 20 and gratified by this expression of personal regard to myself. Having ever been an advocate for the freedom of religious opinion and exercise, from no person certainly was an abridgement of these sacred rights to be apprehended less than from myself. In justice too to our excellent constitution, it ought to be observed, that it has not placed our religious rights under the power of any public functionary. The power therefore was wanting, not less than the will, to injure these rights.
The times in which we live fellow citizens, are indeed times of trouble; such as no age has yet seen, or perhaps will ever see again. To avoid their calamitous influence has been our duty and endeavor, and to effect it great sacrifices by our citizens have been necessary. They have seen that these necessities were forced by the wrongs of others, and they have met them with the zeal which the crisis called for. What course we are finally to take cannot yet be foreseen, but reading, reflecting and examining for ourselves, you will find your public functionaries according to the best of their judgments, directing your affairs, without passion or partiality, with a single view to your rights and best interests. And it is the approbation of those who so read, reflect and examine for themselves, which is truly consoling to the persons charged with the guidance of your affairs. For that portion of your approbation which you are pleased to bestow on my conduct, I am truly thankful, and offer my sincere prayers for your welfare, and a happy issue to our country from the difficulties impending over it.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Washington Dec. 9, 1808.
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A VIEW OF THE Rights and Wrongs, Power and Policy OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
BY CHARLES JARED INGERSOLL.
Virginia:
At a Court held for Halifax county, on Monday the 26th day of December, 1808.
John Wimbish, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Gardner Mayes and Isaac Medley, deputy sheriff for Thomas Watkins, sheriff of Halifax, Defendants.
THE defendant Gardner Mayes, 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 state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant, Mayes, do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; 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 courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste SAMUEL WILLIAMS, D. C. H. C.
THE FAMOUS IMPORTED HORSE
GGUTY, (Imported by Robert Rives, Esq) whose colts are running in England with such distinguished success, will stand the ensuing season at Buckingham courthouse. The terms and the races he has won in England, in the present and last year, will be made known in due time.
ARCHIBALD BRANCH. December 24, 1808. w3t5
Will be for Rent
THE ENSUING YEAR, THAT WELL KNOWN TAVERN
The White Chimnies,
IN Caroline county, situate on the main stage road. Attached to the tavern is a convenient store house—the stand for a merchant excellent. For terms apply to Richard Bridges, near said tavern, or to John Bosler in Richmond. July 27, 1808. w3t5
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The certificates attached to the bills which in every case are of the above medicine, are from characters of respectability, on whose testimony the fullest confidence may be placed by those who labor under complaints of the Gout, Rheumatism, &c. also those of consumptive habits, general debility of the nerves and various other complaints incident to the human body.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by the subscribers, by John Hendrick jun. for the purpose of securing the payment of a sum of money therein expressed, due Thomas Perkins, WILL BE SOLD, for ready money, at Painsville, in the county of Amelia, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 17th January next,
The following Slaves,
to wit: Lucy, Lewis, Dicy, Polly and Peyton, or as many of said slaves as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in said deed, together with the interest and cost accruing.
PETER RISON, ANDERSON H. JONES, } Trustees. Amelia, Dec. 31, 1808. w3t5
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Edwin Land to the subscribers, dated the 24th October, 1807, and recorded in Amelia court, for the purpose of securing the payment of the several sums of money therein expressed, due Thomas Perkins, WILL BE SOLD, for ready money, to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 19th January next, on the premises, a certain
Tract or parcel of Land,
Lying in the county of Amelia, containing by estimation 190 acres, more or less, and bounded by the lands of John S. Booker, John Sulthbury, James T. Wines, jun. and Elizabeth Belsner, or so much of the said land as will be sufficient to discharge the said debts and interest, and the cost incurred by carrying the said trust into execution.
JOSHUA CHAFFIN, } Trustees. PETER RISON, } do. Amelia, Dec. 31, 1808. w3t5
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
Shippey and Ladd,
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All just claims against said firm, will be paid by Shippey as they become due. Those who are indebted to said firm, will please to make payment to Shippey. The business in future, will be carried on by Shippey.
Shippey & Ladd. January 5th, 1808. 1p
Deigh full task! To rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To break the enlisting spirit, and to fix, The generous purpose in the glowing breast, THOMPSON.
EDUCATION.
THE subscriber intends opening a School on Monday the 13th day of February, at the house of Mrs. Goodwin, and near the Baptist meeting house in Richmond, where he will teach English Grammar, Latin, Arithmetic, and the rudiments of useful learning in general. The school shall be first opened for three months only, and shall close by a public examination and exhibition of the improvement of the scholars. The first term is thus limited, that all persons interested in the institution, may have a fair opportunity to form an estimate of his talents and industry, in discharging the important trust assigned him.
Although he will not engage to excel, nor even to equal the respectable teachers already in this city, to whom he wishes the greatest possible success; yet, should he be so fortunate as to obtain youth of genius, united with diligence in their studies, he flatters himself that he will gratify the most ardent expectations of those who honor him with the notion of their children, and as his reputation and future prospects are involved in the undertaking, they may be very confident, that he will strive to do his best. His terms may be known by application to Mrs. Goodwin.
JACOB GRIGG. Richmond, Dec. 8, 1808. w3t
*The commencement is deferred until that period, on account of a journey the subscriber has to the Western country, which, to him, is of great consequence.
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Containing, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter.
FOR SALE,
The Tenement
on which the subscriber lives, situated on Church-Hill, within about one mile of Richmond Market, containing two and a half acres of Land, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke House, 2 Sories, brick Office, Coach House, Barn, Stable, and Ice House. All these buildings are in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family, who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish.
JOHN ELLIS. November 23. ytf
Fita & Casa Executions,
For sale at this office.

Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment.
THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibson, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year with gentle board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.
Anna Byrd.
Richmond, August 3, 1808. DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT: BE it remembered, that on the eighth day of June, in the thirty-second year of the Independence of the United States of America, William W. Henning and William Munford, of the said district, have deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as authors, in the words following, to wit:
"Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia: with select cases, relating chiefly to points of practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. Vol. I. By William W. Henning and William Munford."
conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned," and also, to an act entitled, "An act supplementary to an act, entitled, an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned. And extending the benefit thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical, and other prints."
(L.S.) WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia. WANTED TO PURCHASE, 10 or 15 Young Negroes. Enquire of the Printer. November 29, 1808. tf
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808. tf
FOR SALE, On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Pitt Box, by Pantaloon. Also, a FILLY, 3 years old, by Preakness, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfect sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is unrivaled, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman whose wish is to raise from a good stock. Apply to John Tyler. Green Way, Sept. 5, 1808. tf
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808. tf
NOTICE. WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, on Wednesday the 15th day of February next, the Glebe Lands, in the occupancy of the Rev. Matthew Murray, dec. on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. By order of the Overseers of the Poor. John Winn, Jr. Clk. November, December 15th, 1808. 3w
A Miller Wanted. WANTED immediately a Miller to act as a second hand, a single man will be preferred. Any person applying must come well recommended. Application to be made to SAMUEL LEECH, for JOHN GRANBERRY. Columbian Mills, 13th Dec. 1808. w3t.
Deserter. DESCERTED from the service of the United States, on the 6th inst. a private in the 5th Regiment of Infantry, named Daniel L. Bradley, 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair. He was born in Charles City county, Virginia, and is a farmer by profession. The said Bradley had at the time of his desertion, the uniform of the United States Light Infantry. A reward of ten dollars will be given to any person who will deliver the said deserter to me, or to any officer in the service of the U. S. States. EDWARD D. DILLARD, Capt. 5th U. S. Reg't. Infantry. November 23, 1808. tf
Wanted, on Hire THE NEXT YEAR, A Man and a Woman servant—the man must be well acquainted with house business generally, and the management of horses—the woman a good cook—both must come well recommended for honesty and sobriety. Enquire of the Printer. Notice is hereby given TO all persons having claims against the estate of WILLIAM HART, d. c. that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 12th day of January next, properly attested: all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought in due course—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by MARY HART, Adm'x. Richmond, Dec. 12, 1808. 1m
Wirt's Speeches. The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq., on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others.—With a portrait by St. Memin.
THE subscriber having removed to the houses on Shockoe Hill, formerly occupied by Maj. William Du Val, in a very agreeable part of the city, and contiguous to the Capitol, is prepared to take in boarders from 15 to 20 Members of the Assembly as boarders during the ensuing session. The greatest attention will be paid to their accommodation. N. B. He has for sale three or four likely young Negroes, two of whom are likely young men. H. Puryear. November 30, 1808. tf
THE Subscriber having furnished himself with an elegant assortment of mountains and other materials; begs leave to inform the public that he has commenced the Cabinet Making Business, upon an extensive scale, in the house near Shockoe bridge, next door to Samuel Pleasants, Jr.'s, printing office, where he will keep a constant supply of furniture for sale upon reasonable terms—and where furniture in his line will be made upon the shortest notice, and in the most approved fashions, or upon any model which may be directed. The subscriber will also keep on hand, a constant supply of Fancy and Windsor CHAIRS of all descriptions, for sale upon reasonable terms. G. M. PERRY. Richmond, November 28th, 1808. (tf)
N. B. Coach and Sign Painting, done at his shop on the shortest notice and in the very best manner.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water; the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1808. tf
Notice, THAT by virtue of a deed of trust made to us, we shall on Saturday the 7th day of January next, before the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in this city, expose to sale for ready money, to the highest bidder, one certain piece, or parcel of
Ground, situate in this city, at Rockets, being a part of Raper's tenement, as it is generally denominated, and is more particularly described in the aforesaid deed executed by Richard Young to us, and duly recorded in the Hustings court of this city, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay and satisfy Byrd, George, whatever balance may remain due at that time, with interest thereon, and the cost and charges attending the execution of this trust. WILLIAM MCKIM, WILLIAM MARSHALL, Richmond, Dec. 8th, 1808. tds.
Gerard Banks, HERETOFORE the Editor of the Virginian, has opened a SCRIVENER'S OFFICE in the house immediately opposite the Market. Writing of every description will be executed with correctness. Besides the usual instruments which may be required, he offers to draw Bills of Injunction, &c. at a moderate price. Richmond, 15th Dec. 1808.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Mr. GILES' SPEECH, DELIVERED IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, ON Thursday, the 24th of November, 1808, on the resolution of Mr. Millhouse, to repeal the Embargo Laws.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale by S. Pleasants, Richmond, THE GENTLEMAN'S Pocket Remembrancer, FOR THE YEAR 1809, CONTAINING an almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash accounts, government of the United States, executive, legislative and judiciary, federal courts of law, departments of the federal government, territorial government of the U. S. patents, intercourse with foreign nations, diplomatic department, ministers, consuls, &c. from foreign powers to the U. S. navy, marine corps, navy-yard at Washington, post-office establishment, coins, duties on imports, drawbacks, bounties, custom-house of Philadelphia, wardens of the port, officers of the customs of the U. S. light-houses, tables, &c. &c.
The Ladies' Pocket-Book Contains a view and description of the natural bridge in Virginia, an almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash accounts, select pieces in prose and poetry, new and celebrated songs, and several useful tables. The above books are neatly bound in read leather with pockets. tf
NOTICE. THE Manchester Turnpike Company desires to encourage the use of Broad Wheels upon the Turnpike, offer a premium of fifty dollars each, for the first ten wagons employed in the carriage of coal, which shall so use wheels, having the tyre thereof, at least four inches in breadth, or upwards, for the space of twelve months. Such as may be disposed to receive the premium hereby offered, are requested to give intimation thereof at the office of the subscriber. JAMES BRANDER, Clk. December 20th, 1808. 4w
Education. THE Subscriber proposes opening a School at his house, in Ferry Street, in this city, on the 9th day of January, 1809. His terms for tuition will be, five, six, and seven dollars per quarter, to be paid in advance: for those pupils who only spell and read, his price will be five dollars per quarter, for those who spell, read, and write, six dollars per quarter, and for those who learn arithmetic and grammar, his price will be seven dollars per quarter. He will endeavor while he instructs his pupils in the rudiments of literature, to inculcate the fundamental principles of religion and morality. John Scabrook. Richmond, December 20, 1808. 2w
P. S. J. S. will thank those parents and guardians who will favor him with the instruction of their children, to give him early information thereof. Blank Notes AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for sale at this office.
MUSIC. JOHN J. ABERCROMBY, HAVING returned from his tour to the Northward, begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public, that he still continues teaching in this city, on the Piano, Violin and Guitar. He likewise tunes instruments as formerly, and respectfully solicits the favor of their patronage. Applications at Messrs. Pritchard & Adams, Mr. Pleasants, and Messrs. Fitzwyhlson and Potter's will be duly attended to. Richmond, Dec 20th, 1808. N. B. Mr. Abercromby could conveniently attend three or four pupils in Manchester. NOW IN THE PRESS, The Virginian Orator, BEING A COMPOSITION AND SELECTION OF Patriotic Poems, Oration and Dramatic Scenes, Intended to improve the American Youth in the useful and ornamental art of Eloquence. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
The late British aggressions have given birth to a great part of this book, and the author flatters himself, that it contains the sentiments of every patriotic American. * * * Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the office of the Virginia Argus, at 9s. 9d. a copy. September 27, 1808. w2m
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT: BE it remembered, That on the thirtieth day of May, in the thirty second year of the Independence of the U. States of America, Thomas E. Birch of the said District, hath deposited in this Office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Author, in the words following, to wit: "The Virginian Orator, being a variety of original and selected Poems, Oration and Dramatic scenes, to improve the American Youth, in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Ges-ture." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the U. States, intitled "An Act, for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned." WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia.
Hat Manufactor. GILBERT CRAVEN, BEING about to establish a Hat Manufactor in the city of Richmond, nearly opposite the street leading from Col. Mayo's bridge, with a determined resolution to do justice to those who may favor them with their custom. They flatter themselves that their knowledge and long experience in their business, together with the punctuality, neatness, and dispatch, with which their work will be executed, will justify their claim to public patronage. They inform the public that they now have a large quantity of the best country made WOOL HATS, and a tolerable assortment of FINE HATS. Their manufactor will be in operation in a few weeks, when they will be able to make their assortment complete, and comply with any orders they may receive. Richmond, Dec. 22d, 1808. w8t.
P. S. They have a strong, new, Pennsylvania made WAGGON, for sale, $100. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And may be had at Jacob Johnson's book-store, adjoining the Market Bridge, PARTS, OF VOL. 1, OF HENING AND MUNFORD'S REPORTS, CONTAINING The Decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, at the October Term, 1807, and completing the first volume. At the same place may be had the said volume (of 656 pages) elegantly bound, in calf. Price to subscribers $5—to non-subscribers $6. The size of the volume having far exceeded the limits at first contemplated, (which were 500 pages only) the authors have been induced to furnish it to subscribers at the above price, which is considerably less, in proportion, than that mentioned in the prospectus. Gentlemen who take these Reports in numbers, will be permitted to return them at any time within six months, and receive a volume, for which numbers they will be allowed the original cost in part payment for the volume. Richmond, Oct. 29, 1808. wtf.
NICHOLAS HALLAM, (NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN,) Is in hourly expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, Which will be continued, and for sale, on equal-ly good terms as heretofore. Wax and fair Calf Skins First quality Cossack boot legs do. do. Long, three quarter ter and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and seat leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes. Nails of all kinds. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A few thousand wt. of Hams and Middling BACON.
The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit. For sale at S. Pleasants' printing office, 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 and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. RICHMOND, THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE Revised Code, (Containing 500 pages super-royal octavo, bound to match the first vol.—Price to subscribers $5—to non-subscribers $6.) BEING A COLLECTION OF ALL SUCH ACTS OF THE General Assembly OF VIRGINIA Of a public and permanent nature as have passed since the session of 1801: TO WHICH ARE ADDED APPENDICES, CONTAINING A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James river, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal Companies, Laws concerning the Northern Neck, Titles of acts authorising the establishment of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of Toll Bridges, A compilation of the several acts concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings, Acts and resolutions of a general nature, which were omitted in the revisions of 1794, and 1803, Laws concerning waste and unappropriated lands on the eastern and western waters, Laws establishing ferries, Laws concerning the public guard, Titles of private and local acts—And A table of fines, forfeitures, penalties and amercements; designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object. With a complete Index to the whole.
Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Education. THE subscriber returns his thanks to the public, for their confidence in him as a teacher, & solicits a continuance of their patronage. He hopes that from his experience and diligence in his profession, he shall be able to give general satisfaction. He proposes to continue his school the ensuing year for instruction of boys in the Greek, Latin and English languages, Geography and the use of the Globes, the elements of Geometry with Practical Surveying, also the elements of Natural Philosophy, Writing and Arithmetic, Vulgar, Decimal, and Analytical. The price of board, tuition, washing, bedding, and fuel will be an hundred dollars for the term, paid quarterly in advance, to commence on the sixteenth of January, and expire about the fifth of December following. Thomas Nelson. Hunton Hall, Forks of Hanover, } Dec. 10th, 1808. w4t.
Penitentiary Store. THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices at whole sale and retail: CUT NAILS. Wholesale prices. Retail prices. 3d 13 cents. 14 cents per lb 4 12 1-2 13 1-2 5 12 13 6 11 1-2 12 1-2 8 10 1-2 11 1-2 10 10 11 12 10 11 20 10 11 Slating nails 11 1-2 12 1-2 CUT BRADS. 8d 10 cents. 11 cents per lb 10 9 1-2 10 1-2 12 Do. Do. 20 Do. Do. SPRIGS. 3d 39 cts. per lb. 50 per m. 4 22 1-3 67 6 17 84 WROUGHT NAILS and BRADS. 6d 13 14 per lb. 8 12 1-2 13 1-3 10 12 13 12 11 1-2 12 1-2 20 11 12 30 11 12 Spikes of all sizes same price as 30d. nails, Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchets, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes. Fair tops, back straps, $9 Ditto 8 Suwarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Plantation and light fine shoes, 10s 6 12 3/4 Do. second & third qualities, 7s 6 9 3/4 Negro shoes (strong) 6s 8 9 3/4 Girls do. 4s 4 8 Boys do. 3s 9 6 3/4 Childrens' shoeetees, 3s 4 4 3/4 Fire Buckets $4 1 8 3/4 per pair Bridles, Sursingles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Hambro and Fishing lines Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR April 26, 1808. (2aw1m lawtf) The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
For Sale, An elegant second hand CHARIOT, with two sets of harness. Also, a second hand well toned PIANO FORTE. Enquire at the Argus Office. December 26, 1808. w6t
Bills of Lading For sale at the Office of the Argus.
For Sale at this Office, A FEW COPIES BELOW THE BELL TAVERN, [PRICE TWO DOLLARS] A SYSTEM OF Military Tactics, CONTAINING THE PRINCIPLES OF Discipline & Movements, CHIEFLY ADAPTED TO INFANTRY; WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, TO WHICH IS ADDED THE VARIOUS FORMS OF REPORTS. ILLUSTRATED BY 16 COPPER-PLATES, SHEWING UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED MOVEMENTS. By DANIEL FISHER.
To Rent, A possession given immediately, a neat small brick dwelling house on the Church Hill, near Mr. Samuel Adams's with an acre of land attached to a garden; this house contains two rooms below, and a close large enough for a bed, table and two or three chairs, two rooms above and a small closet; two rooms underneath, with a fire place in each, one used as a kitchen, the other as a servant's room; there are also two other apartments adjoining the kitchen, one used as a dairy, the other as a meat cellar; there is also on the lot, a very excellent smoke house. No situation can be more desirable for a small family, near two excellent springs, and commanding a beautiful view of the city, Manchester, the falls, and as far down the river as the eye can reach, with a rich, luxuriant, agricultural scenery in front. It may be had for one two or three years; for term apply to the Rev'd. John Ellis, or Mr. Thomas Harris, living near the premises. Dec 12th, 1808. lawtf.
At a Court of Quarterly Session, held for Cumberland county, the 27th day of October, 1808. John Anderson, Plaintiff. AGAINST James Holland and John Holland, Defendants. THIS day came the plaintiff by his attorney, and the defendant James not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant James, do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be published in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for three months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, Miller Woodson, Jr. D. C. C. C. THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN John Ellis and Hugh Warden, In the business of a Gun-Powder Manufactor, and Grist Mill, is dissolved by mutual consent, so far as no debts hereafter can be contracted under their firm; but the receipt of either of them shall be a good discharge to those who are, or may become indebted to them for gun-powder. JOHN ELLIS, HUGH WARDEN. Richmond, 20th Oct. 1808.
THE subscriber not being engaged in any business requiring much of his time, will if applied to at his dwelling, a few doors west of the Market-bridge, on the south side of the street execute any writing connected with Merchandise and Navigation; he has as complete CODE OF MERCANTILE LAW, a late edition, from which, and from his long experience in Mercantile business, he helps he can just and settle any differences arise that may in mercantile transactions. HUGH WARDEN. Richmond, Dec. 10th, 1808. 1w3w.
Royster & Bohannan, Have For Sale, at their Store near the Market-bridge, Richmond, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Groceries, AMONG WHICH ARE Brown Sugar in hds Whiskey by the bbl, oz tierce Leaf Sugar in do French Brandy Best Green Coffee Salt by the Sack Imperial, and A quantity of excellent Young Hyson TEAS, Lard by the firkin Chocolate, by the box A large assortment of Pimento Iron Castings, every Pepper description Ginger An assortment of Stone Rice Ware Mustard Queen's Ware W. I Rum Soap and Candles by Jamaica do box N. England do Leiper's Snuff Molasses by hhd Writing Paper Sherry and Malaga Wrapping do Wine Decanters Holland and Country Tumblers Gin Wine Glasses Spanish Segars by box or retail Leading Lines Bed Cords, &c &c &c Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate—which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved paper in town. It is earnestly requested that those who have long standing accounts, will settle them immediately, as no longer indulgence can be given.
New Law Books. The 8th vol. of East's Reports, and the 5th vol. of Espinasse's Reports are just received and for sale by S. Pleasants. Pamphlets, CARDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.