Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-03-21 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XI.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1125]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, ON THE MAIN STREET, A FEW DOORS WEST OF THE BRIDGE.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1804.
[12 1-2 CENTS SINGLE]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
Notice.
SOME few months before the death of Mr. John Joye of Roanoke's landing, I put into his hands for the purpose of collecting, a note of Capt. James Roberts of said place, given to me for a balance of money due for manufactured tobacco, and some flour sold said Roberts. Since the death of Mr. J. Joye, Mr. Hezekiah L. Wight who administered on said estate, recollects seeing such a note among Mr. Joye's papers, but by some means or other the note has been lost or mislaid. As well as I recollected, the note is given for between 20 and 30 pounds. This is to forewarn any person from trading for said note, and also forbidding Capt. James Roberts paying it to any other person than myself or my order.
DANIEL GORDON.
Manchester, March 10 1804
Valuable Lands for Sale.
AT Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 25th of April next, being court day, will be exposed to sale at auction, for ready money,
Two Tracts of Land, one of them containing 775 1-2 acres, more or less, and is commonly known and called by the name of Bib's Tract, part whereof lies in Hanover and part in Goochland.
The other tract contains 100 acres, more or less, and lies in Hanover. The subscriber believes that the latter tract is commonly known by the name of Fenton's place. Both tracts adjoin each other, and will be sold together. These lands are distant from the city of Richmond about 22 miles, in a healthy situation and an agreeable neighborhood. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything with respect to the quality of the soil, as it is believed that any one inclining to purchase will first view the lands.
The sale will be made by virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Thompson, Jane Isabella, his wife, and William Duval, to George Yulie, dated the 22d of March, 1796, and recorded in the general court in June following: to secure the payment of a debt due from the said Thomas Thompson to Murdoch Fearn & Co—and which deed of trust the subscriber was authorised to carry into effect by a deed of assignment made between him and the aforementioned Thomas Thompson and George Yulie, dated the 23d of January, 1798, and recorded in the general court the 13th of November following, which two deeds will be exhibited on the day of sale, and a deed of conveyance with special warranty, will be executed to the purchaser, by
CHARLES COPLAND.
Richmond, 16th February, 1804. wtds
TO BE LEASED,
For a term of years, the beautiful and healthy S. R. A. T. Where Mr. Samuel Ellison lived, called MANTFIELD , above Du-Val's mill. The terms may be known by applying to Wm. Du-Val or J. B. Warden, Esq. Wm. DU-VAL. March 14, 1804. cost
Nicholas Hallam,
Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, Richmond, has for sale, eight thousand wt. of
American Cheese,
Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand.
A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also,
A few bushels Northern POTATOES , for planting.
N.B. Wanted a Young Man of reputable family qualified to take charge of a Grocery, who can come well recommended, will meet with liberal encouragement wfm
FOR SALE.
By Edward Hallam, Opposite the Swan Tavern, Excellent Salt-petred BACON New England CHEESE , Irish POTATOES , New-York PELINS , fresh TAMARINDS by the Keg, RICE , INDIGO of superior quality, Sack SALT , and Bar IRON . Oct. 24th, 1803. wtf
TO BE SOLD,
FOR ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from Robert Woodcocke, in order to secure the payment of a debt, as mentioned therein, due from the said Woodcocke to Buck & Brander, with the expenses attending the execution of the trust.
That tract of Land,
Whereon the said Robert Woodcocke now lives, situated in Chesterfield county, containing two hundred and four acres more or less. The sale to take place at Brooks's tavern in Manchester, on Saturday the 24th of the present month.
ALEXANDER BANKS, } Trustees. GEO. MCCREDIE. Manchester, 2d March, 1804. w3t
Sports of the Turf.
THE Jockey Club Purse Races at Powhatan Courthouse, will begin on Thursday the 19th of April next, three mile heats, the first day, supposed to be about £100. The 2d day, two mile heats, half the sum of the first. There will remain open a sweepstakes for three years old colts and fillies until the 18th April, 100 dollars each, half forfeit, 4 subscribers or no race; to be run for the day after the Jockey Club Races. Powhatan, March 1st, 1804. wft
TO RENT,
AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, A Brick Lumber-House.
APPLY TO MARCUS ELCAN. Who offers for sale, best INDIA NANKENS , on moderate terms for cash, or on a credit of ninety days for acceptances in this place. Richmond, 22d, Feb. 1804. wtf
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
   FIRST CLASS.     8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 500 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000   First Ticket drawn, Dolls 500   Last drawn, 10,000   1 other Prize of 10,000   59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500   2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000   Dollars, 80,000  
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls.
All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class.
The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804.
   SECOND CLASS.     5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,062 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930   Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 130,310   5,155   Dolls. 125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   30 ditto of 1,000 30,000   1 ditto 155   125,155   Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Dolls. 10,000   Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000   49 ditto of 1,000 49,000   1 ditto 155   Dollars 135,155  
TICKETS
In the above Lottery for SALE at S. Pleasants' Book Store.
Land for Sale.
I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the county of Amelia, whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the north side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 220 acres of cleared land, under good fences, and in good farming condition, the balance standing woods and is of prime Tobacco quality. The creek, (by which it is bounded on the south,) has a considerable quantity of swamp land attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of white oak, poplar, ash, &c. and lies convenient enough to every part of the plantation to furnish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter one hundred head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same situation with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to flow, over being a considerable distance from the creek, and sufficiently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 2 rooms below and 2 rooms and a passage above stairs, also a commodious cellar, with a fine place, underneath the house, a smokehouse and kitchen, all of which are newly painted on the out side, tobacco barns, &c. Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than anything I can say. I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the best part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take, or not take; also 8 prime laborers, which he may have the balance of the year—Application to be made to the subscriber, on the premises. J. ROBERTSON. Amelia, 1st February, 1804. wtf
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A
Grocery Store,
In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF and BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL and YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALL SPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. w12m Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED.
The Celebrated English Stallion,
DRAGON,
LATE the property of his grace the Duke of Bedford, and sire of Speculator, Tarantula, Jenny, Spinner, Creeper, Phoenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten Guineas and a Dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pasturage of superior quality will be furnished gratis, and the greatest attention paid, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The money will be expected for the season of such mares as are pastured before they are removed, and notes sent with those that are not to be left with the horse, payable the 1st of August next. Apply to RICHARD KNOWLES. Agent for John Randolph. Bizarre, Jan. 18, 1804. wtf
P. S. Farmville is 8 miles below Prince Edward courthouse, and 35 from Cartersville. Mares fed if required.
HOUSES and LOTS.
TO BE RENTED or SOLD, the following valuable PROPERTY, to wit: The TENEMENT, late the residence of Wm. Radford, consisting of a large dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, stable and carriage house, together with two small Tenements, connected with the same, situated in a most healthy and agreeable neighborhood, at the upper end, and on the street leading to the Capitol square. Also, adjoining the above, and on the street leading to the Governor's, a TENEMENT, well calculated for two stores, but at present turned into one, for the purpose of receiving wheat. So this stand is supposed to be among the best on the hill, for retailing goods and buying produce, having been kept as such for several years past. Also, a large and convenient BRICK TENEMENT, just finished, adjoining the subscriber's residence, opposite the Hon. Geo. Wythe's, and on the street leading to the Capitol, within a convenient distance of the same—For further particular enquiry of Wm. PRICE. Richmond, Feb. 29, 1804. w4t
Taken up by Robert
Goodwin, on Little river, near Louise courthouse, a BAY HORSE, star in his forehead, a snip between his nostrils, seven or eight years old next spring, fifteen and a half hands high, posted and appraised to thirty six pounds. S.
By virtue of a decree of
Gloucester county court, will be sold, on Friday the 13th of April next, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
The tract of Land,
Whereon Col. James Baytop resides, lying in Gloucester county, situate near Plankank river, containing about six hundred and fourteen acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the balance due from the said Baytop, to Matthew and Anderson & Co. the sale to be on that part of the premises where a Mr. Potts lately had a store. The terms ready money.
Peter Wyatt, Richard Baytop, Francis Whiting, Lane Shackelford, James Scarfe, } Com'rs. Gloucester county, Jan. 21, 1804. eo2m
A great Bargain may be
had in the TRACT of LAND whereon the subscriber, now lives, within one mile of Charlottesville containing upwards of nine hundred acres, the property of James Monroe, Esq. a part of which is good tobacco land, the balance well calculated for farming. The improvements are two small brick houses with cellars, a framed kitchen with two fine places, meat house, stable, carriage house and barn—there is an orchard of excellent apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, damsons and plums—the whole may be purchased together, or divided in lots to suit purchasers. I wish also to dispose of a claim of his in Kentucky of twenty thousand acres, to which a special warranty will be made, some of which is nearly as rich as any in the state; there is on this tract some appearance of iron ore, supposed to contain valuable salt water, with inexhaustible quantities of pit coal. A reasonable time of payment would be allowed the purchaser or purchasers for either of the above tracts, on paying a part, and securing the balance of the purchase money. Cash, good bonds, or liquidated accounts of Col. Monroe's will be received in payment. JAS. LEWIS, Agent for James Monroe. Feb 25th, 1804. w6t
N.B. The subscriber has several species of property of his own to dispose of, all or any part of which shall be applied to the payment of Col. Monroe's debts. J. L.
Run away from the Sub-
scriber, in the upper end of Nottoway county on the 31st day of October last, a Negro Man, named ISAAC, about 25 or 26 years old, rather an under size and moderately spare, has rather a horse and laxy kind of voice and speech, and apt to compel you to repeat before he will give an answer, rather small eyes, has a kind of hitch, if well observed, in one leg or hip in walking, rather a yellow black complexion, and has the marks of smart whipping. I purchased him about May, 1802, and have understood he was purchased when a small boy by a Mr. Deupree of Charlotte county, and that he was raised in York Town, that he ran away some years ago and was secured in York jail, and was in Richmond jail about the time of Gabriel's insurrection and that he had been in Nottoway jail some time before that; it is therefore uncertain which way he may bend his course. I have never heard from him since his elopement. Any person who will deliver him to me, or secure him so that I get him, shall be generously rewarded, and any information will be thankfully received. All persons are forewarned to harbor the said slave or to convey him out of this state, at their peril. JAMES DUPUY, Jr. Peach Grove, Jan. 17, 1804. wtf
DOCUMENTS,
Accompanying the Report of the committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of SAMUEL CHASE and RICHARD PETERS.
Interrogatories exhibited on the part of the House of Representatives to William Lewis and Alexander James Dallas, upon the enquiry into the official conduct of Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, or either of them.
 1. Were you present at the trials of John Fries for high treason, in the circuit court of Pennsylvania—in the years 1799 and 1800?  2. Who presided on those trials?  3. What were the circumstances, generally, which attended them?  4. Were the counsel for the prisoner, at the first trial, permitted to argue the point whether the offence charged amounted to high treason?  5. Were they prevented by the court from arguing that point on the second trial?  6. Was the prisoner condemned without counsel being heard in his defence?  7. Did any correspondence ever pass between you and the Executive of the United States, on that occasion? and if any, of what nature?  8. Is that correspondence now in your possession?  9. Relate everything within your knowledge which happened at the last trial?  10. Are you acquainted with the circumstances which attended the trial of Thomas Cooper for sedition?  11. Relate those circumstances?  12. Was a subpoena to summon any witnesses in behalf of the accused refused? how? and by whom? 
The answers of William Lewis to the interrogatories exhibited to him on the part of the House of Representatives upon the enquiry into the official conduct of Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, or either of them.
I, William Lewis, of the city of Philadelphia, being one of those people called Quakers, and conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, on my solemn affirmation declare and affirm as follows: That I was present at the trial of John Fries, for treason in the circuit court of Pennsylvania, in the year 1799, and assisted him as his counsel, at his request, and I believe under an assignment for that purpose by the court, but I have no recollection of having been at present at any part of his trial for treason in 1800.
That the first trial was before the honorable James Iredell, one of the associate judges of the supreme court of the United States, and the honorable Richard Peters, judge of the district court of Pennsylvania.
That Mr. Dallas, Mr. W. Ewing and I were counsel for the prisoner, and were permitted freely to produce every authority, and to urge every argument which we thought proper and relevant, on the law as well as the facts, to prove that the offence did not amount to treason, that the trial was conducted to the best of my judgment and belief, with moderation, patience and indulgence, and I do not recollect anything to have taken place during the trial, that seems to me to merit particular notice, except, that after the prisoner had been convicted, a new trial was granted, on the motion of Mr. Dallas and myself; principally, I believe, on the ground, that one of the jurors, after he had been summoned, and before he was sworn, had made declarations, manifesting a prejudice of the case against the prisoners in general, and more particularly so, against John Fries.
It is with great regret that I find myself called on at this distance of time, when I fear that my recollection may in some degree fail me, to answer the fifth interrogatory, and I feel it a duty to add, that although my memory is I believe, a remarkably accurate one for a short time, it is far from being so, after a considerable lapse of time, and it is therefore possible that my answers to this interrogatory may not be so correct as I wish them to be, but they shall be as much so as it is in my power to make them.
To the best then of my recollection and belief, the following circumstances took place on the two days next preceding the trial of John Fries for treason before the honorable Samuel Chase one of the associate judges of the supreme court of the United States, and the honorable Richard Peters, judge of the district court of Pennsylvania, in the latter end of April or early in May, 1800. Mr. Dallas and I were the counsel of the prisoner at his request, and I believe by the appointment of the court. On the first of these days, when I entered the court room, the judges were on the bench, the jury were soon after called and many of them appeared. I am unable to say whether John Fries was at this time in the bar assigned for criminals or not, but if he was
not then, I feel sure that he was placed there in a few minutes after. Mr. Dallas was not at this time in court, and before he came, judge Chase handed or threw down to Mr. Caldwell the clerk of the court one or more papers, and at the same time delivered himself, in substance, and as nearly as can be recollected to the following effect: That he understood or had been informed, that on the former trial or trials, there had been great waste of time, by counsel making long speeches to the jury on the law as well as on the facts, and on matters which had nothing to do with the business before the court, and he particularly noticed in strong and pointed terms of disapprobation, their having read, and I think having been permitted to read, certain parts of certain statutes of the United States, relating to crimes less than treason, in order to shew that the prisoner's case came within them, and which he said, he or the court (I do not recollect which) would not suffer to be read again, as they had nothing to do with the question. He added that we are judges of the law and understand it, or we are not fit to sit here; that cases at the common law, or under the statute law of England previous to the English revolution, had nothing to do with the question, and that they would not suffer them to be read; that they had made up their mind on the law, and had reduced it to writing, and that the counsel might conduct themselves accordingly, (or conformably to it) he or they had ordered copies of it to be made, and one of them to be delivered to the counsel in support of the prosecution, and another to the prisoner's counsel, and that as soon as the case was opened or gone through (I am not sure which was the expression) on the part of the prosecution, he or they (I am not certain which) should order one to be delivered to the jury. He also added, that if we had any suit to find with the opinion of the court, or had anything to say on the law, to shew that they were wrong or had mistaken it, we must address ourselves to the court, and not to the jury. About the time when judge Chase began to speak, the clerk handed me one of the papers. If I looked at it as escaped my recollection, but if I did, I am confident that I read but a very small part of it, as my attention was immediately engaged by the declarations made by judge Chase, and I very soon threw it from me, declaring in court, but whether addressing myself to it, or not, I cannot recollect, that my hand should never be tainted by receiving a prejudged opinion in any case; much less in a capital one. The novelty as well as the nature of the proceeding agitated me considerably, and I replied with that warmth which I thought the occasion demanded, as nearly as I can recollect, as follows: That in civil cases I deemed it proper that the consideration of the law and the facts should be kept as separate as possible, and that the former should be determined by the court, and the latter by the jury, but that in criminal cases, and especially in capital ones, it was the constitutional right of the jury to determine the law as well as the facts; that it was the right of the prisoner for the jury to pass between him and his country on both of them; that it was the right of his counsel to address the jury on the law as well as the facts; that I deemed this right a sacred and a great constitutional one, which should never be sacrificed by me, and added that I never had, and never would address the court on the law in any criminal prosecution whatever.
That although the constitution and statute of the United States might not perhaps be materially different from the English statute of treason, as to levying of war, and although the judges in England since their situation was rendered independent, had been able and upright and did not follow that the law of treason as settled in that country, was applicable here, because the judges there had since the revolution, and since their independence, held themselves in many particulars, bound by former decisions, but that our judges were not bound by them in the construction of a new statute of our own, and that I therefore could not submit to the doctrine, that whatever was the present law of treason in England, as to the levying of war, was the law of treason in this country. That it was important to guard at the beginning against a latitude of construction of our own constitution and law by shewing the extravagant latitude which courts in England had gone under the statute of Edward the Third, before the judges were independent, and when many of the constructions which prevail at this day were established; that I deemed it the right of counsel to shew this, and if I was deprived of it, and if the court had made up their mind on the law before the jury were sworn; before any evidence was given, and before the prisoner's counsel had been heard, and if the court had now to be called upon the manner declared by judge Chase, I deemed it my duty to render the prisoner any say

vice, as there was but little, and dispute, as to the facts, and his case depended in a great measure on the weight of the evidence on the law. It is important for me at this distance of time to repeat the precise words that were made use of, in so sudden and unexpected an altercation, but I feel confident that I have stated the substance, and most material parts, although I am not conscious of it, it is possible that some parts of what I have mentioned as being said by me, passed on the second and not on the first day.
Judge Chase apparently heard me with impatience (I mean on the first day) and most certainly without seeming to pay much regard to what had been said by me.
In an early stage of the business I was struck with the idea, that if Judge Chase had made up his mind on the law, it was not likely that any thing which Mr. Dallas or I could say would alter it; and that if we withdrew from the prisoner's defence under the circumstances which took place, and left him without counsel, and if he should be condemned, it was not likely that he would be executed, and I therefore concluded in my own mind, that it would be best for us to do so, more especially as we had been assigned by the court, and I thought we might do it without dishonor to ourselves.
As soon as I saw Mr. Dallas coming into court I met him and gave him a brief (I believe not a full) account of what had taken place, and of my determination if he concurred in it. He did concur, and we went to the bar together, where he repeated, in part, the sentiments which had been delivered by me, with some additional ones. The trial did not come on that day. I am not sure of the cause which prevented it, nor have I the least recollection of having heard Judge Peters on that day, save a single word on the subject which has been mentioned.
Mr. Dallas and I informed John Fries of our determination to withdraw ourselves from his defence, if he would agree to it; and we strongly recommended to him to do so, as we did not think it likely, after what had passed, that we could render him any service in court—and as our own drawing ourselves might, and probably would, be of material use to him with the President, if he should be convicted. He seemed greatly alarmed at his situation, and perplexed to know what to do. We told him that if he insisted on it, we would go on in his defence, and render him all the service in our power; but, that after what had passed, we feared it would be little if any.
He at length said, that his dependence was on us, that he was sure we would advise him to the best, and that he would do as we thought proper. It was then agreed that we should withdraw ourselves as had been proposed. I believe it was not at this time, but certainly before he was called on in court the next day, it struck me, that perhaps the court might offer to assign him other counsel—and as I supposed that the reason which influenced the conduct of Mr. Dallas and me, should equally apply to them, I advised him not to accept of it, and he agreed to follow my advice.
(To be continued.)
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March 7.
Claims for lands under acts of Georgia.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the bill providing for the settlement of sundry claims to public lands lying south of the state of Tennessee.
The bill was read as follows:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General for the time being, shall be, and they are hereby appointed commissioners on the part of the United States, to receive propositions of compromise and settlement from the several companies, & persons having claims to public lands lying west of the state of Georgia & south of the state of Tennessee, derived under any act or pretended act of the state of Georgia; and the said commissioners are hereby authorised to compound and settle the same, in such claims, in such manner as they shall deem most advantageous to the interests of the United States: Provided however , That in such settlement due regard shall be had to the articles of agreement and cession entered into on the twenty-fourth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and two, between the United States and the state of Georgia; and to the provisions of an act of congress passed on the third day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the state of Tennessee."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted. That the time limited in the last above recited act for exhibiting and recording evidences of claims in the Secretary of State's office, shall be, and the same is hereby extended to the first day of May next: Provided , That nothing in this act contained, shall ever be hereafter construed to recognise or affect the said claims or any of them.
The chairman then read the bill by paragraphs.
Having read the second section,
Mr. Nicholson moved so to amend it, as to make the settlement of the commission a report to congress, binding, unless the act under consideration should be rejected within six months from the settlement.
Mr. J. Clay opposed this amendment. Mr. Lucas likewise opposed it and moved an amendment, requiring approbation of the settlement by Congress before it should be binding on the United States.
Mr. Lucas's motion was negatived—Ayes 43—Noes 50.
Mr. Bedinger spoke against the motion of Mr. Nicholson, which was likewise negatived—Ayes 38—Noes 51.
Mr. J. Randolph said he would move an amendment to the first section which would try the merits of the main question before the committee; to wit, to strike out the words—"or pretended act," and to insert—provided that no proposition of compromise and settlement be received by the commissioners from any persons claiming under any act or pretended act of the state of Georgia alleged to be passed in the year 1795.
A division of the question being called for, a question was taken on striking out the words—"or pretended act,"—and passed in the negative—Ayes 44—Noes 55.
When the question was taken on the proposed additional proviso, which was likewise lost—Ayes 46—Noes 57.
Mr. Varnum moved that the committee should rise, report their agreement to the bill, and ask leave to sit again.
Mr. Rodney hoped that the committee would, previously to rising, agree to consider the resolutions offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph).
[These recently appeared in the Virginia Argus.]
Dr. Elmer and Dr. Mitchell advocated the rising of the committee.
Mr. J. Randolph opposed the rising of the committee, contending in favor of the propriety of first acting upon his resolutions.
Messrs. Elliot, Eustis, Lyon and Gregg supported; and Messrs. Bedinger, Lucas, Sloan and Mason, opposed the rising of the committee previous to the consideration of Mr. Randolph's resolutions.
When Mr. J. Randolph went at considerable length into an argument in support of his resolutions.
Mr. Boyd spoke concisely against the rising of the committee and in favor of meeting the resolutions.
Mr. Elliot followed at considerable length in reply to Mr. Randolph.
Mr. Smilie urged the impropriety of considering the resolutions.
Mr. Lucas spoke in favor of considering them.
Mr. J. Clay hoped the committee would rise, as a representative from Maryland (General Heister) lay at the point of death, and some of his colleagues wished to be with him.
Mr. J. Randolph replied at some length to the remarks of the different gentlemen who opposed a consideration of his resolutions.
After a few remarks from Mr. Elmer, in answer to Mr. Randolph, the question on the rising of the committee was taken and carried in the affirmative—Ayes 59—Noes 48.
The committee accordingly rose, and the chairman reported their agreement to the bill, and asked leave to sit again.
An adjournment was moved and negatived—Ayes 37—Noes 57.
The question being put on the committee having leave to sit again.
Mr. J. Randolph opposed an agreement to it, under the idea that the resolutions would thereby remain in their possession, preclude the house from acting upon them, and virtually frustrate a discussion of them.
Mr. Holland expressed the same opinions.
Dr. Eustis delivered a speech of considerable length, in reply to Mr. Randolph, representing the impropriety of considering the resolutions, and enforcing the wisdom and expediency of effecting a compromise of the claims.
Mr. Dawson avowed himself friendly to a discussion of the resolutions.
After a few remarks by Mr. Smilie, on the opposite side, the question of giving the committee leave to sit again was taken by yeas and nays, and passed in the negative—Yeas 8—Nays 101.
[This question, from the unexpected turn which the debate took, and its irrelevancy to the main points under discussion, viz. the expediency of considering Mr. Randolph's resolutions, and the justice or policy of compromising claims under the act of Georgia of 1795, decided nothing; particularly as it was previously declared by the chair that in case leave was refused to the committee to sit again, the resolutions would thereupon be in possession of the house.]
Mr. J. Randolph immediately moved that the house should take up the resolutions for consideration, and called for the yeas and nays on the motion.
A member enquired whether it was not in order first to consider the report of the committee agreeing to the bill.
The Speaker said Mr. Randolph's motion being first made must be first considered.
An unsuccessful motion having been made to adjourn, the question was taken by yeas and nays, on considering the resolutions, and carried affirmatively—Yeas 57—Nays 46.
When an adjournment took place about 5 o'clock.
THURSDAY, March 8.
Mr. Nicholson announced to the house, that his colleague (General DANIEL HEISTER) had, after a long illness, yesterday departed this life; as a tribute of respect due to his memory, he moved that the members of the house wear crape for thirty days; and that the house should, for the purpose of attending his funeral, adjourn at 12 o'clock.
The house immediately entered into resolutions to this effect, and instructed the Speaker to notify the Executive of Maryland of the vacancy occasioned by the death of General Heister.
About 2 o'clock the remains of the deceased were conveyed from his late lodgings, attended by the speaker and members of the house of representatives.
The body, we understand, will be interred at Hagerstown, the place where the General lately resided.
General Varnum reported a bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, which was read, and referred to a committee of the whole.
A message was received from the President of the United States, enclosing a letter from Governor Claiborne, respecting the importation at New Orleans of slaves from Africa, and his impression that he did not possess power to interpose respecting the same.
Dr. Leib presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of George Town, praying for the passage of a bill amendatory of their charter, with certain amendments.
Dr. Mitchell made a report from the committee of commerce and manufactures, who were directed to enquire into the expediency of authorising the President to cause to be explored certain unknown parts of Louisiana.
The report contains much interesting information respecting the topography and natural history of Louisiana, and concludes with the opinion that it will be honorable and useful for the United States to make some public provision for ascertaining the extent and boundaries of Louisiana and to appropriate a sum not exceeding dollars, to make surveys on the Red river & Arkansas, or such other parts of Louisiana, as the President may see fit.
Made the order for Wednesday next.
The house adjourned about 12 o'clock, in consequence of their previous vote to attend the funeral of General Heister.
FRIDAY, March 9.
Mr. Smilie offered a resolution, directing a call of the House every morning at 10 o'clock during the remainder of the session, connected with a forfeiture of one day's pay for each neglect of duty.
Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Rhea (of Tennessee) moved the following resolution, which was referred to a committee of the whole on the bill for the government of Louisiana.
Resolved , That it is expedient to make provision, by law, to declare void and of no effect, all grants for land in the territory of Louisiana, ceded to the United States by the French Republic, by the treaty of the thirtieth of April in the year eighteen hundred and three, which have been issued by any authority or pretended authority from the government of Spain subsequent to the treaty of Saint Ildefonso.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the said bill—Mr. Dawson in the chair.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved an amendment to the bill extending the right of jury trial to all criminal cases, and to all civil suits in which the sum in controversy may exceed 20 dollars.
Mr. Sloan said a few words in support of the motion, which was lost—Ayes 20.
[At this stage of the business we attended the trial of impeachment in the Senate, and cannot with perfect correctness state the further proceedings of the House on the bill. We understand, however, that the new section, some time since offered by Mr. G. W. Campbell, providing for the election of a legislature by the people of Louisiana, instead of their being governed, according to the bill from the Senate, by a council appointed by the President, was disagreed to—Ayes 37—Noes 43.]
Mr. Findley, from the committee of elections, made a report, concluding with the opinion that Thomas M. Randolph is duly elected a member of the House.
Ordered to lie on the table.
SATURDAY, March 10.
Mr. J. Randolph moved the taking up for consideration the resolutions offered by him on the claims under the act of Georgia of 1795.
Mr. Elliot moved the order of the day on the bill for the compromise of those and other claims.
Mr. Gregg moved to postpone the further consideration of the resolutions till the first day of December next. He was, he said, perfectly prepared to act on the bill for the settlement of the claims, and to give it his decided negative; and should have no objection to consider the resolutions, but for the lateness of the session, and the great mass of important business that demanded attention.
The Speaker said the motion to consider the resolutions, being first made, must be first put.
It accordingly was put and carried—Ayes 58.
Mr. Jackson then moved a postponement of the resolutions until the 1st Monday in December.
Mr. St. John enquired whether the question of postponement was susceptible of division if it were he desired it to be taken on each resolution distinctly.
Messrs. J. Randolph and Rodney hoped it would be so taken.
Messrs. Varnum, Jackson and Elliot considered the question indivisible.
The Speaker said this was a new point of order. His opinion was that the question was divisible.
Such being the decision of the chair, the question was put on postponing to the 1st Monday of December the following resolution:
"Resolved, that the legislature of the state of Georgia were, at no time, invested with the power of alienating the right of soil possessed by the good people of that state in and to the vacant territory of the same, but in a rightful manner, and for the public good."
Mr. Rodney rose, and in a speech of considerable length opposed the postponement, and advocated the adoption of the resolutions. In doing this Mr. Rodney entered fully into the merits of the main question, and contended strenuously against any compromise of claims founded in fraud.
He was followed by Mr. Thomas M. Randolph (in his maiden speech) on the same side. He took a bold view of the pretensions of the claimants under the act of Georgia of 1795, depicted in terms of indignant eloquence the fraud of the transaction, and, in a strain of nervous argument opposed their allowance. The speech was replete with pathos of language, ennobled by metaphorical illustrations, original, chaste and glowing. It is with a sparing hand that we mingle remarks with the reported proceedings of the House; nor should we on this occasion have deviated from our ordinary track, but for the satisfaction we always feel in endeavoring to draw modest merit from the retirement in which it delights too much to dwell.
Mr. Lyon next spoke at considerable length in defence of the settlement of the claims, and in opposition to the resolutions, intimating his readiness to act on them and his consequent opposition to their postponement.
Mr. Elliot and Dr. Elmer made concise speeches against the postponement, and in favor of a compromise of the claims.
When the question was taken by Yeas and Nays on postponing the 1st resolution as above stated, and passed in the negative—Yeas 51—Nays 52.
The question of postponement was then put on the following resolution:
"That when the governors of any people shall have betrayed the confidence reposed in them, and shall have exercised that authority with which they have been clothed for the general welfare, to promote their own private ends, under the basest motives, and to the public detriment, it is the unalienable right of a people, so circumstanced, to revoke the authority thus abused—to resume the rights thus attempted to be bartered, and to abrogate the act thus endeavoring to betray them."
Yeas 52—Nays 51.
The Speaker said he voted with the Nays; and that the postponement was therefore lost.
The question of postponement was then taken, and carried—Yeas 54—Nays 49—on the following resolution:
"That it is in evidence to this House, that the act of the legislature of Georgia, passed on the 7th of January, 1795, intitled "An act for appropriating a part of the unlocated territory of this state, for the payment of the late state troops; and for other purposes," was passed by persons under the influence of gross and palpable corruption practised by the grantees of the lands attempted to be alienated by the aforesaid act, tending to enrich and aggrandize a few individuals, and ruinous to the public interest."
The question of postponement was next taken, and carried—Yeas 53—Nays 50—on the following resolutions:
"That the good people of Georgia, impressed with general indignation at this act of atrocious perfidy and of unparalleled corruption, with a promptitude of decision highly honorable to their character, did by the act of a subsequent legislature, passed on the thirteenth of February, 1796, under circumstances of peculiar solemnity and finally sanctioned by the people, who have subsequently engrafted it on their constitution, declare the preceding act, and the grants made under it, in themselves, null and void, that the said act should be expunged from the records of the state, and be publicly burnt, which was accordingly done; provision, at the same time, being made for restoring the pretended purchase money to the grantees, by whom, or by persons claiming under them, the greater part of the said purchase money has been withdrawn from the treasury of Georgia."
"That a subsequent legislature of an individual state has an undoubted right to repeal any act of a preceding legislature, provided such repeal be not forbidden by the constitution of such state, or of the United States."
"That the aforesaid act of the state of Georgia, passed on the thirteenth of February, 1796, was forbidden neither by the constitution of that state, nor by that of the United States."
"That the claims of persons derived under the aforesaid act of the seventh of January, 1795, are recognised neither by any compact between the United States, and the state of Georgia, nor by any act of the federal government."
Finally, The question of postponement was taken and carried—Yeas 54—Nays 51, on the resolution, as follows:
Therefore,
Resolved , That no part of the five millions of acres reserved for satisfying and quieting claims to the lands ceded by the state of Georgia to the United States, and appropriated by the act of Congress passed at their last session shall be appropriated to quiet or compensate any claims derived under any act, or pretended act of the state of Georgia passed, or alleged to be passed, during the year 1795."
When the House adjourned.
MONDAY, March 12.
JUDGE CHASE IMPEACHED.
The house went into committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the following report:
The committee REPORT—
That in consequence of the evidence collected by them, in virtue of the powers with which they have been invested by the house, and which is hereunto subjoined, they are of opinion,
1. That Samuel Chase Esq. one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, be impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors;
2. That Richard Peters, district judge of the district of Pennsylvania, hath not so acted in his judicial capacity as to require the imposition of the constitutional power of this house.
On reading the first resolution for the impeachment of Samuel Chase:
Mr. Elliot spoke at considerable length; went fully into a view of the testimony contained in the report of the committee; and concluded with expressing the opinion that Judge Chase had not rendered himself liable to impeachment, in any case stated therein, but that of the trial of Callender. From the dispassionate and deliberate consideration of Mr. Chase's conduct on this occasion, though not prepared to ascribe to him corrupt motives, or to view him as guilty of high crimes, he considered him as guilty of misdemeanors for which he was impeachable. On this ground therefore, he should vote for the report.
The question was then taken on agreeing to the first resolution and carried—Ayes 74.
The committee then agreed, without a division, to the second resolution relating to Richard Peters.
The committee rose and reported their agreement to the report of the select committee.
The house immediately took the report into consideration.
The first resolution respecting Mr. Chase having been read,
Mr. R. Griswold observed that in the select committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of Samuel Chase there had been no discussion, and no points settled, except those contained in the resolution—No part of the documents contained in the report, had been taken up and discussed. I would, said Mr. G. myself have undertaken on this occasion to enter minutely into the testimony, were I not of opinion that the sentiments of the house are already formed—I have examined the depositions critically, and I am ready to say that they constitute no grounds for impeachment. But I have been lamentably convinced, by a mournful experience, that nothing which can be said in the case of impeachments will have any effect on this house. I shall therefore, say nothing, on this resolution, at this time; but shall content myself with calling for the Yeas and Nays.
Mr. J. Randolph. Like the gentleman from Connecticut, it is no part of my intention to enter into a consideration of the report of the committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of Mr. Chase and Mr. Peters. On this occasion, as on another, in which I had the honor of being one of those to whom was confided the management of an impeachment, I am willing to rest the decision which I shall give on the testimony before the house. But I think the observations which have fallen from the gentleman from Connecticut require, in justice to himself (for he was a member of the committee appointed on this occasion,) and as an act of justice to that committee some remarks in reply. For what purpose he has made these observations I shall not undertake to determine. From them it would appear as if a discussion had been particularly invited. The committee consisted of seven members. On the motion of different members, sometimes in consequence of personal application, at other times by letters addressed to the committee, testimony was ordered to be taken. A day was then appointed for the meeting of the committee; they did meet. At the time appointed for the meeting some gentlemen of the committee were engaged in the character of managers of an impeachment before the Senate—The gentleman from Connecticut, and a gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Huger) also a member of the committee, waited in the library until the other members thus engaged should be in readiness. As soon as they were ready to meet, a message was sent to the library for the two gentlemen. Before this it had been intimated to the managers that the house wanted a quorum. We, therefore, dispatched a message into the House for the two gentlemen. We received no answer. The committee decided the conduct of Mr. Chase impeachable, in relation to the trial of Fries, and the conduct of Mr. Peters not impeachable. In consequence of this decision, five members being present, the chairman was directed to draft the report. The report, however, not being presented, owing to the adjournment of the house, and the committee being unwilling to submit it before it had been considered by all the members of the

committee, it was again submitted to the committee, who were summoned, for that purpose, the next morning; when it was reconsidered, and agreed to in the presence of the members previously absent. Mr. R. concluded by expressing his regret at having troubled the house with so dry a detail; and said he had made it so shew, that if there had been no discussion, it was because there was an indisposition on either side to provoke it. (To be continued.)
WASHINGTON CITY, March 12.
IMPEACHMENT.
The Court of Impeachment was opened at 12 o'clock, the Managers of the House of Representatives attending. Mr. Nicholson again stated that the Managers had read all the testimony in support of the articles of Impeachment, which they considered necessary to substantiate them. On that testimony, therefore, rested the prosecution. But, understanding informally, that it was intended to bring forward a additional testimony; they reserved the right, after hearing it, of offering such other testimony and remarks as they might consider proper. On the request of Mr. Tracy, two Senators, Messrs. O'Neal and Plumer, of New Hampshire were examined. After their examination several of the witnesses, previously called, were interrogated. When Mr. Nicholson addressed the court, and said the Managers of the House of Representatives considered the testimony offered in support of the articles of impeachment, so conclusive and pointed, as to render it impossible for them to deliberate or enforce it by any observations in their power to make. He was, therefore, directed by the Managers to inform the court that they submitted the articles on the evidence offered, entertaining no doubt of full justice being done by the decision of the Senate. After putting an interrogatory to one of the witnesses previously examined, the doors of the Senate were closed, with the view, it was understood, of deciding on the articles.
We learn that a motion was made to postpone the further proceedings in the trial to the day of —, and lost—Yeas 20—Nays 10. This motion was supported by Mr. Tracy and Mr. Hillhouse, and opposed by Mr. John Smith (of Ohio) and Mr. Cooke. Mr. Nicholson moved that the House of Representatives be informed that the Senate will on Monday proceed to pronounce judgment. A motion was then made to adjourn the court until to-morrow—and carried. SATURDAY, March 10. The Senate with closed doors, resumed the trial of the impeachment. Mr. White moved a resolution, stating that, inasmuch as the evidence adduced, in behalf of the House of Representatives was ex parte, and inasmuch as two Senators had testified to the insanity of Judge Pickering, the Senate were not prepared to decide on the articles of impeachment, without allowing the accused further time to appear. [We do not attempt verbal accuracy.] This motion was rejected—Year 10—Nays 12. The motion of Mr. Nicholson as recurring was then agreed to—Yeas 20—Nays 10. Judgment will consequently be pronounced on Monday (this day.)
COURT OF IMPEACHMENTS. John Pickering found guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors, and removed from office. MONDAY, March 12, 1804. Aggressively to notice given to the House of Representatives on Saturday, that the court of impeachment would this day, at 12 o'clock, proceed to pronounce judgment on the articles of impeachment, exhibited by them, against John Pickering, the Managers attended; and the first article was read. And on the question—Is John Pickering, district Judge of New-Hampshire, guilty, as charged in the first article of impeachment, exhibited against him, by the House of Representatives? It was determined in the affirmative—Yeas 19—Nays 7, as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Breckinridge, Cooke, Ellery, Franklin, Jackson, Logan, Maclay, Nicholas, Porter, I. Smith, S. Smith, J. Smith (Ohio), J. Smith (N. Y.), Sumner, Venable, Worthington, Wright—19. NAYS—Messrs. Adams, Hillhouse, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Tracy, Wells—7. The same question was put, in the same way, upon the three remaining articles, and decided by a like result. On the question, Is the Court of opinion that John Pickering be removed from the office of Judge of the District Court of the district of New Hampshire? It was determined in the affirmative—Yeas 20; Nays 6; as follows: YEAS—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Breckinridge, Cooke, Ellery, Franklin, Jackson, Logan, Maclay, Nicholas, Porter, I. Smith, S. Smith, J. Smith (Ohio), J. Smith (N. Y.), Sumner, Venable, Wells, Worthington, Wright—20. NAYS—Messrs. Adams, Hillhouse, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Tracy—6. The court then adjourned sine die.
BOSTON, March 5. This day, the anniversary of the renovation of Republicanism in the United States, in the inauguration of the meritorious, the inflexible Republican THOMAS JEFFERSON, into the Presidential chair, will be celebrated in the most splendid manner. At Charlestown, an elegant entertainment will be provided for upwards of three hundred citizens. The Artillery and Infantry Companies of that town, we learn, will parade on the occasion. The cannon from the Navy Yard, and the Field Pieces of the Artillery Company, will announce the dawn, the meridian, and the close, of the day. The procession will consist of the citizens of Charlestown, several members of both branches of the Legislature, and a number of respectable characters from this town. Hail! auspicious glorious Day, Illustrious, memorable morn! That Freedom's fabric from decay Rebuilds, for millions yet unborn.
BALTIMORE, March 12. Died suddenly yesterday morning, ROBERT CARTER, Esq.—an aged and much respected inhabitant of this city. At the period when America made her first struggles for independence, against the arbitrary power of Great Britain, Col. Carter was a member of the Executive Council of the then province of Virginia; but though clothed with dignity under that order of things, he was among the first to strengthen the just claims of our country, in defence of freedom and the rights of man. Long before his dissolution—by enfranchising many hundreds of the African race, whom he held by inheritance, he completely tested his abhorrence of slavery—and in apportioning to many of those unfortunate beings certain quantities of land, he thereby added to liberty the comforts and means of life, and gave an exalted display of his philanthropy.
EASTON, (Maryland) March 6. An entire fleece of wool taken from a sheep last summer, (the property of William B. Smith, esq. near this town) of thirteen months old, after being tolerably washed, weighed thirteen pounds and a half, down weight.—On the same farm, on the 25th ult. the carcass of a mutton killed by Mr. Smith, weighed one hundred and twenty pounds, down weight; the fat that came off the call of the mutton weighed twelve pounds. The above facts are substantiated by respectable, disinterested persons who were present.
NORFOLK, March 14. We stop the press to inform our readers that we have this instant received two London papers of the 12th and 14th of January, by the British ship of war, Leander. Their contents are by no means of an interesting nature.—An invasion!—Bona-parte was at Bologne on the 1st of January, and it was the general opinion in France and Holland, that before the end of the month the expedition would be sent out to try its fate.—The King of Spain was struck with an apoplectic fit on the 9th of Dec. and his dissolution momentarily expected.—A new insurrection had taken place in La Vendee.
To Isaac Johnson, Isham Carter and Martin Richardson, who were residents of Cumberland county twelve or thirteen years past.
GENTLEMEN, YOU will hereby receive notice that there is a cause depending in the Richmond chancery court, wherein Susanna Barkins wife of John Barkins (by Charles Wright her trustee or next friend) is plaintiff, and Mary Hill administratrix of Gideon Hill, dec. the undersigned, and the said John Barkins husband of the said Susanna, defendants.—which cause was instituted for the recovery of money owed by the sheriff of Henrico in the year 1791, to satisfy an execution in favor of you the above named Isaac Johnson. The object of this notice is to invite (as I have heretofore done) your attention to this cause. THOMAS STARKE. Hanover county, March 16, 1804.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF Tompkins & Thornton, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have claims against the concern, may on application have them adjusted. HARRY TOMPKINS. WILLIAM M. THORNTON. GROCERIES. Richmond, 15th March, 1804. N B They wish to receive produce on storage, and sell on commission.
20 Dollars Reward, FOR discovering, apprehending and prosecuting to conviction several persons, men and women, who a few evenings past, returning from a dance towards Rockett's did wantonly, maliciously and profanely enter the burying place, belonging to the Hebrew congregation, by breaking the lock and committing infamous abomination to the scandal of humanity, on the tomb. The above reward is offered to deterring others from committing the like crime against the majesty of Heaven, the sacred depotsaries of the dead and to the tender feelings of many respectable citizens of the city of Richmond. J. I. COHEN, Pres'dt. Richmond, 19th March, 1804.
James River Company. THE Richmond James River Company want to HIRE TWENTY NEGRO MEN for the balance of the year, and to employ an OVERSEER to take the management of them. None need apply but such as come well recommended for respectability of character and capacity for the trust. ROBERT POLLARD. Richmond, March 19, 1804.
Ran away, some time the last winter, a negro man named DAVY, belonging to the estate of Christopher Robinson, dec. he is a small dark fellow, with a thin fringe, about 60 years of age; he was hired about the beginning of the year and in a short time left his master; it is understood that he left his wife who had just before been removed from Gloucester to the plantation of Wa-wer Washington, esq. in Fredericks, by Miss Mildred Rountree, to whom she belonged—the wife's name is Nemino; it is supposed the fellow is still near her, wherever she may be. I will give Ten Dollars in addition to what the law allows, to any person who will deliver him to me in Gloucester, or half that sum to have him secured in jail so that I recover him. I warn all persons not to employ him in any manner, nor permit him to remain on their plantation. Wm. CURTIS, Exor. of C. Robinson. Gloucester, Highgate, Jan. 15, 1804. P. S. It is rumored that he has obtained a pass. Whose name is to it, is not known—It is requested when he is apprehended that the pass may be secured and delivered with him. W. C.
IMPORTANT, PARTICULARLY AT THE PRESENT. The subscriber intending to leave Richmond in a few days, and desirous that any of the citizens thereof, or here, should avail themselves of the opportunity of purchasing the Rev. Burgess Allison's Patent Right for distilling fermented and distilled liquors, of their disagreeable and unwholesome qualities, particularly country rum and whisky, and giving them the flavor of West India rum, French brandy, or Holland gin of the best quality, samples are prepared, and will be exhibited to those who wish to contract, or inspect the same, at the house of Mr. Wm. Davidson, burnt-stone maker, near the market-house. The subscriber also invites those who wish to have their initials, or any other engravings upon glass, to make immediate application, otherwise a convenient opportunity will be their own neglect. TIMOTHY R. RYAN. Richmond, 12th March, 1804.
TO BE SOLD, On the premises, on Saturday the 24th instant, by Robert Hole and Wm. Porter, or either of them, commissioners appointed pursuant to a decree of the Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. All the Land which Wm. Da-Val sold to Land in Mansfield, (except one acre) for ready money to the highest bidder supposed to contain nine acres, more or less to satisfy James Austin £40, with interest from Dec. 1, 1803, and the expenses of recording the mortgage from London Mansfield to James Austin, and the costs of this suit, first paying thereout the sum of £52 2s 4d with interest thereon from March 1, 1804, to Wm. Da-Val, who is to make the attendance to the purchaser. The land lies in Henrico county adjoining to the Bowling Green. 3s March 14, 1804.
PERSONAL ESTATE. Of said June Jones, dec. consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, and TWO NEGROES. Terms of sale cash for all sums under ten dollars, and nine months credit for all sums above that amount; the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the time of sale until paid. Also, at the same time and place, will be RETTED for the present year, the TENEMENT of which the said June Jones had possessed. ARCHELAUS HUGHES. EDWIN I. CLOPTON. Richmond, 20th March, 1804. N. B. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to bring them forward on the day of sale, properly authenticated, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Archelaus Hughes. Edwin I. Clopton.
To be Sold, On the premises, on Saturday the 24th instant, by Robert Hole and Wm. Porter, or either of them, commissioners appointed pursuant to a decree of the Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. All the Land which Wm. Da-Val sold to Land in Mansfield, (except one acre) for ready money to the highest bidder supposed to contain nine acres, more or less to satisfy James Austin £40, with interest from Dec. 1, 1803, and the expenses of recording the mortgage from London Mansfield to James Austin, and the costs of this suit, first paying thereout the sum of £52 2s 4d with interest thereon from March 1, 1804, to Wm. Da-Val, who is to make the attendance to the purchaser. The land lies in Henrico county adjoining to the Bowling Green. 3s March 14, 1804.
The Virginia Argus. RICHMOND: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1804. RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY. Tobacco 36s to 37s Cash. Wheat 7s do. Flour Fine, 36s do. Do. Sup. 39s do. Corn 22s do. Hemp, Clean £ 48 do. Iron 34 do. Bacon 3d do. Whiskey 3s 9d do. The committee, appointed by the House of Representatives of the state of Pennsylvania, to enquire into the conduct of the three judges of the supreme court in the case of Passmore, have reported in favor of their impeachment. At present the votes by states for and against the amendment to the constitution are:— IN FAVOR. North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Rhode-Island—40. Five states have to vote, viz. Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, New-Hampshire, Connecticut. DIED—At Norfolk, on Monday the 12th inst. WILLIAM WALKER, Esq. of this city, late of Warren and county of Albemarle, aged 33 years. His death is regretted by all those who knew him.—He was an affectionate husband, a worthy citizen and a dutiful son.
FOR THE ARGUS. THE purpose of the remarks which follow, is to correct a misconception, which may prove injurious to my professional utility and personal interest. Having undertaken to instruct a greater number of pupils than it is customary for a single teacher to receive, an opinion has been adopted and circulated with some industry, that my abilities and exertions are inadequate to the faithful and effectual execution of my professional duties. I beg leave to assert to those who enter on this opinion, that a judicious disposition of classes, a methodical distribution of time and the communication of knowledge through the medium of lectures, greatly abridge the labour and simplify the process of instruction. About the middle of next month, my pupils will undergo a public examination, when an ample opportunity will be afforded for judging of their comparative proficiency and of my competency to perform the task I have undertaken. No person whose character has a claim to my respect, will do me the injustice, to adopt and propagate upon presumption and conjecture, an opinion injurious to my interest and utility, when I thus publicly announce my intention of adhering to every person an opportunity of forming their opinions, on the basis of matter of fact. Circumstances of a nature peculiarly delicate and exigent, have compelled me during the present year, to undertake the instruction of a greater number of pupils than a prudent regard to my health, ease and convenience would justify; but I affirm that I have not undertaken a task which at this time and with this sacrifice, I am incompetent to accomplish. For the correctness of this assertion, I pledge myself to exhibit satisfactory evidence. JAMES OGILVIE. Richmond, March 13, 1804.
RICHMOND THEATRE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MRS. HOPKINS. This evening, March 21, 1804, will be presented, a celebrated drama, altered from the French, called The Point of Honor, Or, The School for Soldiers. End of the play, the following Songs—1st, Ben Barkas, by Mr. Story—2d, No mistle to I, by Mrs. West, jr.—Poor Old Woman of Nibbie, by Mr. Hopkins.—After which will be presented an interlude in one act, called SILVESTER DIGGERWOOD, Or, The Actor in Distress.—In which Mr. Hopkins will endeavor to explain "What a Man is Like." To which will be added the musical Farce of the Agreeable Surprise. LINGO, MR. HOPKINS. Tick-to to be bad as usual, and of Mrs. Hopkins to Mr. Shields.
TO BE SOLD, On Friday next the 23d inst. at the late Lord-Lieut's house of Stave Jones, dec. all the PERSONAL ESTATE. Of said June Jones, dec. consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, and TWO NEGROES. Terms of sale cash for all sums under ten dollars, and nine months credit for all sums above that amount; the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the time of sale until paid. Also, at the same time and place, will be RETTED for the present year, the TENEMENT of which the said June Jones had possessed. ARCHELAUS HUGHES. EDWIN I. CLOPTON. Richmond, 20th March, 1804. N. B. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to bring them forward on the day of sale, properly authenticated, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Archelaus Hughes. Edwin I. Clopton.
Stephen Branzolino & Co. JUST arrived from Philadelphia, beg leave to inform the public, that they have opened a STORE opposite to the Market-house, which was formerly occupied by Mr. Isaac Delyon; where they offer for sale the following articles, for cash, at a very low price.—An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, and a handsome collection of PICTURES in elegant gilt frames, with an assortment of BAROMETERS and THERMOMETERS, and an assortment of SPECTACLES. They have likewise a great variety of TOYS of different descriptions. Richmond, March 17, 1804. 3w*
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Wm. Birchington, dec. are requested to bring them forward immediately, as I am determined to close my administration at next Charlotte court; this advertisement will be plead in bar against any demands at that time. JOHN GARDEN, Adm'r. of Zac. Birchington, dec. 1st March, 1804.
A Young Man is in want of a situation in a store, or as a clerk. Apply at John P. Shields' tavern, where he may be seen. March 10/1804.
Just received and for Sale by Samuel Pleasants, Jun. Richmond, in five volumes Octavo, the Domestic Encyclopaedia; Or, a Dictionary of Facts, and Useful Knowledge: comprehending, a concise view of the latest discoveries, inventions, and improvements, chiefly applicable to rural and domestic economy. Together with descriptions of the most interesting objects of nature and art; the history of men and animals, in a state of health or disease; and practical hints respecting the arts and manufactures, both familiar and commercial. Illustrated with Numerous Engravings and Cuts. By J. F. M. WILLICH, M. D. Author of the Lectures on DIET and REGIMEN, &c. First American Edition, with additions, applicable to the present situation of the United States, By JAMES MEASE, M. D. Fellow of the American Philosophical Society, and Corresponding Member of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester. The Proprietors deem themselves safe in saying, that no work published in the English language contains in so small a compass, such a variety of useful information, as that which they now offer to the public; and they flatter themselves, that the additions which have been made to the present edition, have considerably increased the stock of useful matter given in the original work. Several processes in the arts are detailed in the course of these additions, which were never before published, and are only to be found in the note books of European manufacturers: they will barely particularize the important subjects of bleaching, brewing, cements, colours, dyeing, maling, calico printing, &c. The agricultural department has been enriched by the valuable communications of several experienced practical men, and among other articles, the most approved modes of cultivating those important staples of the southern states, Cotton and Rice, are detailed. The Economical Department, has received considerable additions of original communications; and much interesting matter has been condensed from various late journals, and periodical works in the English, French, and German languages. * * * Subscribers to the above work (which is now complete) are requested to send for their Books, as soon as possible.
ARCHDUKE,
LATELY imported from London, was got by Mr. Peter Peazle, (the first Stallion now in England) his dam Rosaria by Old Belalie, (undoubtedly the first Stallion of his day) his grand dam Countess by Blank, a famous son of the Godolphin Arabian, with many other excellent crosses.—A horse of better blood than Archduke was never raised. He is full brother to Mr. Peazle and Stamford, both in high repute, and so are the whole flock. Countess (his granddam) has bred some of the best horses that have appeared on the British turf. She is the dam of Vidard, Cobicoe, Achilles, Greyhound, Rosaria and Dolphini—all capital. This is well known to every gentleman acquainted with the Racing Calendar and General Stud Book of England. Archduke is a dark brown horse, full 16 hands high, has a deal of bone with great powers, a good share of beauty, and in the prime of life. He made his appearance on the turf at three years old, and did not run after that year. He won a Sweepstakes of 100 Guineas each, bearing several good horses; also the Derby Stakes, beating Lord Erremont's Gift, Leber, Sir F. Holford's brother to Spread Eagle, Mr. Hetherington's Virago, Mr. Cookson's Expectation, the Duke of Grafton's Vandal, Lord Oxford's Dam, (now his Lordship's Lord Grosvenor's colt by Panton, out of Snip's dam) Bitter, and several other fine horses. The Derby Stakes considered the first in England, and gives the winner great credit. He fell lame shortly after and was bred, run two races more with very good horses, and also he was beaten, he came in well. The above is the whole of his racing. Archduke will stand the ensuing season at the Bowling Green, at 7 Guineas (with a Dollar to the groom) for each mare; which may be discharged, any time before the first day of August next, by the payment of 4 Guineas. The season will commence on the first day of March next, and end the first of August following. A great abundance of good pasture, gratis, boys boarded at 6 per week, & corn furnished at the market price for mares that are to be fed, for which the money must be sent, or it will not be had. Great attention paid the mares; but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. Notes for 7 guineas, to be discharged as above mentioned, must accompany the mares.
ESCAPE,
Imported from London, will also stand at the Bowling Green, at 3 Guineas (and half a Dollar) for each mare. He is a horse of fine size, with several excellent racing points, and as high bred a horse as need be wished for. He was got by Precipitate, a horse of great repute, out of a full sister to the famous Stallion Buzzard. Breeze was a horse of good speed, for which fee the Racing Calendar. John Moores. Having, Wm producing a certificate of their having won a purse or sweepstakes of 100 dollars value, 4 male horses, or bred the winner of one, shall be covered gratis.
John Moores. Richmond, February 23, 1804. 1w
The Clergy of the City of Richmond are requested by the Trustees of the Free School, to solicit contributions for the benefit of that Institution, next Sabbath day, at their respective places of worship. JOHN BUCHANAN, President pro tem. A Sermon may be expected at the Capitol, at the usual hour, in compliance with the above. J. B. March 20th, 1804.
PROPOSALS
For carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, in Washington, until the 15th day of June next, inclusive. 17. From Washington by Georgetown, Alexandria, Colchester, Dumfries, Aquia and Falmouth to Fredericksburg, six times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Washington every day, Sunday excepted, at 6 p. m. and arrive at Alexandria by 7 1/2 p. m. and Fredericksburg by the next noon, in 15 hours. Returning—Leave Fredericksburg every day, Monday excepted, at 11 a. m. and arrive in Washington by 11 p. m. November 1 to May 1. Leave Washington every day, Sunday excepted, at 6 p. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg the next day by 8 p. m. Leave Fredericksburg every day, Tuesday excepted, at 3 a. m. and arrive at Washington same day by 10 p. m. 18. From Fredericksburg by Bowling Green and Hanover Co. h. to Richmond, six times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Fredericksburg every day, Sunday excepted at 1 p. m. and arrive at Richmond the next day by 3 a. m. in 14 hours. Returning—Leave Richmond every day, Sunday excepted, at 9 p. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg the next day by 10 a. m. in 13 hours. November 1 to May 1. Leave Fredericksburg every day, Monday excepted at 3 a. m. and arrive at Richmond the same day by 7 p. m. Returning—Leave Richmond every day, Monday excepted, at 3 a. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg the same day by 9 p. m. 19. From Richmond by Manchester and Ossabone to Petersburg, every day. Leave Richmond every day at 4 a. m. and arrive at Petersburg by 9 a. m. Leave Petersburg every day at 3 p. m. and arrive at Richmond by 8 p. m. 20. From Richmond by New Kent Co. h. to Williamburg, Yorktown and Hampton to Norfolk three times a week. Leave Richmond every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Hampton by 9 p. m. and at Norfolk on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 10 a. m. Returning—Leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 3 p. m. and arrive at Richmond the next day by 7 p. m. in Summer, and 9 p. m. in Winter. 21. From Petersburg by City Point, Cape Charles, Smithfield, Surry Co. h. and Norfolk Co. h. to Portsmouth, three times a week. Leave Petersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a. m. and arrive at Portsmouth the next day by 8 a. m. Returning—Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 p. m. and arrive at Petersburg the next day by 1 p. m.
NOTES.
1. The Post master General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where a particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in a rising after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. New papers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, before he carries newpapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he shall forfeit his emolument, and for what he loses without their emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposal the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the cost of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the prop. for intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposal. 9. The Post master General refers to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contract for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next and are to continue in force for two years.
GIBSON GRAN. BR. Post-Master General. General Post-Office, Washington City, February 23, 1804.
The public is hereby cautioned
to be aware of a rascal who calls himself EDWARD WILLIAM EARLE, who has lately robbed me and others to a pretty considerable amount. He is by trade a tailor, says he was born and brought up in Bergen county, state of New Jersey. He is a spare, tall man, about 25 or 26 years old, light hair and eyes and fair skin; had on and carried away a green suit coat with yellow metal buttons, two swansdown vests, two India cotton shirts and a pair of light colored velvet overalls. He is a sensible, artful fellow, reads and writes well, and when drunk (which is very often) is noisy and talks loud. I will give a reward of TEN DOLLARS for apprehending the rascal, and do pledge myself to the public to establish by sufficient evidence what I have charged him with. (1) SPENCER HOWELL. Amelia county, March 10, 1804. I trust the printer through the nation will insert this for the safety of the public in general, as Earle is every way, when sober, as well calculated to deceive and impose on mankind as any one I ever knew.
Bail and Delivery Bonds May be had at this Office.

Twenty-Five Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Goochland county, a very likely negro man named SAM, who calls himself SAMUEL COOK, about 25 or 30 years old, low but stout made, of a yellowish complexion, one of his upper fore teeth out, his dress chiefly of Virginia cloth, with a green Duranta short coat; he is very sensible, and can read, and write so as to be understood some words. He will endeavor to pass for a freeman, and I expect will procure a pass of his own or from some one else. I expect he will go up or down James river, but I rather think up, about Lynchburg, or some other town on James river. Whoever takes up the said negro and delivers him to me, or secures him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses for delivering him to me at home. EDWARD COX. Sept. 3d, 1803. 3w* &f N.B. I expect he will change his name and dress.
FOR SALE. A Negro Woman, Of twenty-four years of age, with two children, who is a good washer, seamstress and pastry cook. For terms, apply to THOMAS TAYLOR & CO.
Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell at moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may consider country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
NOW IN THE PRESS OF T. NICOLSON, And will be ready for delivery in the course of April, May and June next,
MARRIED LADY'S COMPANION, or Poor Man's Friend. IN FOUR PARTS.
I. An address to the married Lady who is the Mother of Daughters. II. An address to the newly married Lady. III. Some important hints to the Midwife. IV. An essay on the management and common diseases of Children. By SAMUEL K. JENNINGS.
The title and heads of this work are considerably expressive of its nature and design. Each part contains moral reflections adapted to the characters for which they are intended; but they compose in the whole, a medical book of such sort as necessarily interests every family. The plan is conducted with all possible simplicity and plainness, and will be found a very great convenience to the Ladies. It will be printed on a neat plain Type, and good Paper, and it is supposed will contain two hundred and forty pages of a duodecimo size. The price to subscribers, if neatly bound, will be 6s 6d in boards, or 8s. So soon as the work is finished the subscribers may apply to Mr. Nicolson, and others with whom they may make their subscriptions, who, on receiving payment, will deliver to them their books. A number of copies will be deposited with Mr. Samuel Pleasants and other book sellers; from whom the public may be supplied. The author flatters himself, that his work will be found a very useful one. Having submitted his manuscripts to the inspection of several respectable and judicious men, he is encouraged to venture this publication in favor of himself. He is well aware, that the composition may be calculated for usefulness, and yet for want of being pushed forward into public notice, it may lie dormant on the book-seller's shelf. As his chief design was to be beneficial to his fellow citizens, he is determined to spare no pains which may be necessary to circulate his books; and they will therefore probably be offered for sale at most of the courthouses of the upper counties of the state of Virginia. He thanks the patriotic gentlemen of the two houses of legislation, who gave him friendly encouragement, and calculates on their influence in their respective counties, so far as the merit of the performance may deserve their aid. SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. February 5, 1804. 3m
Notice. THE partnership of John Moore and Joseph Weir, under the firm of JOSEPH WEIR & CO is this day dissolved—and all persons indebted to said firm are requested to settle and pay their respective accounts to the subscriber in Fincastle, who will settle with them for the same—and all persons having demands against said firm will call on him for payment. JOHN MOORE. Jan 20th, 1804. 3w
Fifth Requisition. By order of the Board of Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, the Stockholders are hereby required to pay the further sum of seven and an half dollars, on each share, into the hands of the Treasurer, on or before the first day of April next. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 6th Feb. 1804. (TMU.)
A Valuable Lot For Sale. WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, on Saturday the 17th instant, at 4 o'clock P. M. one LOT, known by the No. 631, adjoining the lots of William Moseley, Esq.—Terms of sale one half cash, and the residue to be paid in 60 days, with satisfactory security to insure punctuality. Any person disposed to treat for the lot at private sale, will apply to Mr. SPOTSWOOD LITSCOMBE, who is authorized to sell the same, & for which an indisputable title will be made. Richmond, March 1, 1804. tds
FOR SALE, About 450 acres of Land, Lying on the Three Chop'd and the River roads, half a mile from the river at Westham, and six miles from the city of Richmond, three-fourths in woods. This land combines the important advantages of a good soil, convenience to the seat of government, a handsome situation for buildings, and very healthy—a good mill seat with permission to erect a mill, an abundance of oak and pine timber, and good spring water. The subscriber would be glad also to treat for two or three BRICK TENEMENTS not far from the capitol. These houses are not finished, but they will be completed in the course of the ensuing spring, and one of them is now in sufficient forwardness to show the plan of the buildings. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, 20th Jan. 1804. 1A
THE HIGH PRICED IMPORTED HORSE,
ROBIN REDBREAST, WILL stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, to cover mares the next season—The performance of this horse on the turf for the time he ran in England, was equal to any horse imported into this country. In getting him out of the ship at City Point, he fell and was much hurt, but is now so well recovered that there can be no doubt of his being in high perfection by the spring. Terms will be made known before the season commences. THOMAS GOODE. December 21, 1803. tf
ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Childers, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.)
A Proclamation.
BY authority of the President of the United States, a reward of 500 dollars is hereby offered to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and secure in some jail within the United States, or deliver to the commanding officer of any military post within the United States, or its territories, JAMES WOODS, charged with the murder of a Cherokee Indian, in Buncombe county, in the state of North Carolina, on or about the 14th day of January last—Said Woods is about thirty two or thirty three years of age, five feet nine or ten inches in height, is stout and well made, has thick sandy hair and beard, and a fair complexion, has at times worked at the silver-smith's trade, and has left a wife at Pigeon settlement, near where the murder was committed. Given at the War-Office, City of Washington, the 1st day of March, 1804. H. DEARBORN, Sec'y of War.
A PROPOSAL.
BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—it has been read in almost every European language—the history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intention, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They premise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond. eb
FOR SALE.
An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, complete, for four horses, may be had a great bargain, on application to A. MYERS, near the bridge. Richmond, Feb. 11, 1804. tf
4439 Acres of valuable LAND,
In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803. tf
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE,
Near the Market bridge, well situated for a dry or wet goods store, with good accommodation for a family.—For further particulars enquire of the printer. Richmond, March 2, 1804.
LAND,
Lying in the said county of Hanover, contiguous to the courthouse, on both sides of Machompus creek, containing six acres, with a water gist MILL thereon, by DAVID BULLOCK, Trustee. March 9, 1804.
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 — 3,000 10 do. of 200 — 2,000 20 do. of 100 — 2,000 100 do. of 50 — 5,000 250 do. of 30 — 7,500 420 do. of 25 — 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 — 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 — 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,525 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
** TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Prichard.
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING OF BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (tf)
Valuable Property.
The subscriber offers for sale, that valuable improved
Lot of Ground,
Situate on the main street in the city of Richmond, containing about sixty six feet in front and running one hundred feet back, on the cross street leading to the basin of the canal, & immediately opposite to the corner stores now in the occupancy of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, and that of Mr. Charles Spencer. The numerous advantages attending this property needs no comment, its situation being in the centre of business renders it an object for public or private employment, and is perhaps the most eligible in this city for either—Any person desirous of purchasing will be treated with privately on application at any time between this and the first day of May next, and if not sold previous to that day, the same will be offered for sale at public auction, on the fifth day of that month, and the terms thereof made known. JOHN M'ENERY. Feb. 15th, 1804.
S E E D S.
The subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has just received a supply of
Red & White Clover Seed,
Lucerne, Timothy, Ryegrass and Sainfoine, Which is warranted to be of the last summer's growth. He has likewise, a general assortment of PEAS, BEANS, CABBAGE, LETTUCE, RADISHES, &c. From London, per the ship Shepherdess, now selling at his Seed Store, Main Street. MINTON COLLINS. Richmond, Feb. 28, 1804. 1m
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber on Saturday the 19th of February, 1804, a dark mulatto man called BILLEY, 24 or 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a thick head of hair, which he combs up, and little inclined to be bow legged, is very polite and conversant, and nooubt will attempt to pass as a free man: he is a good water and an excellent hostler, the latter occupation he is very fond of. I have reason to believe he will make for the county of Fauquier, having a brother in that county the property of Mr. Pickett; his dress consisted of a round blue jacket, with blue and drab pantaloons, a pair of boots and a leather hat, and carried off other clothes. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me in Hanover county near Newcastle, or secure him in jail so that I get him again. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from carrying him out of the state on their peril. THOMAS BLAKEY. Feb. 21, 1804.
TO RENT—THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Doctor McLean. Enquire of the printer. 4w February 12, 1804 WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb. 8th, 1804. Notice is hereby given,
That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackanac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.
Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of North latitude, (Vincennes excepted.)
Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.
Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddart on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)
Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January, 1805, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned, viz.
Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.
Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.
Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pitsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.)
Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts (the district of Maine excepted.)
Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the rations shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackanac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commanders of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. (t M 18)
NOTICE.
ALL persons having bonded claims against the estate of the late Gen. JAMES A. BRADBY, are requested to bring them forward without delay, to SAML. BUTLER, Ex'r. Surry County, February 8th, 1804. 2m
FOR SALE. THE ESTATE, CALLED VARINA,
Lying on James river, in Henrico county, about twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 820 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly, rather uncommonly high and firm tide marsh, about one fourth cleared; 10 or 15 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried almost from the stump on board large sea vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was formerly reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without showing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is thought by numbers preferable to timothy.—A few valuable Negroes raised on the place, viz. three men and a woman, also about a score of cows and oxen of the Amphil and Boynton breed mixed, some other stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant is bound to furnish seed and sowing a full crop of wheat, about 100 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors, by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford, living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Eaton Ran-dolph, will make known the terms to applicants, and will either of them conclude a bargain, which the proprietor will ratify. December 30, 1803.
THE subscriber, according to a former advertisement, now gives notice, that on Saturday the 14th day of April next, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, he will offer to public SALE,
A Number of Lots,
Intersected by commodious streets, crossing at right angles, running due North and South by East and West agreeably to a plan deposited at Mr. Samuel Pleasants' Office.
This land lies upon the margin of James river, and adjacent to that part of Richmond called Rocketts. The advantages of this property will present themselves to any person who will view it. The channel runs very near the bank, & that so high as to be entirely safe from fresles. Valuable warehouses are already erected near this spot, and there can be no doubt that the rapid increase of population and commerce of Richmond will render it desirable, both as a place of residence, and of business.
It is known that the canal which has been accomplished at a considerable expense, and must shortly be communicated with tide water, & the improvements for land carriage, afford the means of conveying to this place the productions of an extensive & fertile country heretofore carried to the northern markets for want of these facilities; and if properly managed, must make it the important point of junction between the Eastern and Western people, as well a depot as a market for produce, coal and foreign merchandise.
The legislature have lately incorporated a company for deepening the channel of the river, so as to bring ships of 300 tons burthen, to Rocketts. And have also established a bank on extensive principles which must greatly increase commercial enterprise.
These important considerations contribute to render the property now offered for sale an object of attention to the Landlord, Merchant and Mechanic.
The terms of sale will be one fourth in ready money, the residue on bond and security payable the 1st January next, to carry interest if not paid punctually, and no title made until the bond shall be discharged. Wm. MAYO. Powhatan, Feb. 24th, 1804.
A man who writes a plain hand,
is in want of employment. A line addressed to A. B. and left with Mr. Samuel Pleasants, Jr. will be attended to. March 9, 1804. tf
NOTICE.
THE Election for Common Council-men and Aldermen for the city of Richmond will commence on the 1st Wednesday in April next, agreeable to an act of the General Assembly. J. WHITELAW, Sergeant of the city of Richmond. March 7, 1804.
N. B. The place for holding the Election is Jefferson ward, at the court house of said city—in Madison ward, at the Eagle Tavern—in Monroe ward, at Judge Wythe's new tenement, nearly opposite to the dwelling house of Mrs. Braxton. J. WHITELAW, Sgt.
Run away from the sub-
scriber, living in Amherst county, on the 18th of last month, a mulatto man named WARRICK, about thirty years of age, and about five feet ten inches high, rather knock kneed & slender made, had on when he went away a new suit of nap'd cotton. Whoever will deliver the said slave to me or secure him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward besides what the law allows. ROBERT PAGE. 1st March, 1804. 3w*
W. COWAN,
Watch & Clock Maker,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced business in part of the shop occupied by Mr. E. Sullivan, Jeweller, one door below the Eagle Tavern. W. C. repairs Repeating, Horizontal and plain Watches; Musical, Chime, Chamber and plain Clocks, on the most reasonable terms.—Those who favor him with their custom may depend on having their work done with neatness and punctuality. N. B. A variety of WATCH CHAINS, SEALS and KEYS, for sale. March 12, 1804. 3w
WILLIAM TEMPLE,