Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1800-12-23 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
No. 70 of Vol. VIII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[WHOLE No. 707.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR.
FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM—PAID IN ADVANCE]
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23d, 1800.
[12 1/2 CENTS SINGLE.]
The subscribers and members to the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held on the first Monday in January next, being the 5th day of the said month. Those who do not attend in person or by proxy, the member of the State Legislature for the county or district wherein such subscriber resides will be called on to represent him or them in the aforesaid meeting agreeable to law. It is to be observed that the day of the general meeting was at the last meeting altered from December to the aforesaid day in January.
W. G. ASH, Principal Agent M. A. S. Richmond, 25th October, 1800.
For Sale, or to be Rented,
The noted Tavern, ON the main street, in the town of Manchester, lately occupied, and has been for seven years past, by Mr. Zachariah Brooks, who from his attention, and the situation of the place, has made an easy fortune. To enumerate or lay any thing of the convenience of this tenement for public business, is superfluous, as the place when viewed will speak for itself.
Any additional improvements that may be thought necessary or required by the person who rents it, shall be done immediately, and possession given the first day of March, 1801.
Francis Smith. Chesterfield county, Nov. 15, 1800.
TO MILLERS.
An Excellent Assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS, ARE JUST RECEIVED, and for Sale at the Store of the Subscriber.
Joseph Darmstadt. January 1, 1800. (tf)
To be sold,
A well Finished Three Story HOUSE,
With a Kitchen, Stable, Smoke-house, Coach house and Garden—on the main street a few doors below the courthouse, at present occupied by Jacob Abrahams.—For further particulars apply to the subscriber.
Jacob I. Cohen, On Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Jan. 27, 1800. tf
I WANT to hire for the ensuing year, a few COOPERS.
Joseph Gallego.
November 7, 1800.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
ANXIOUS to discharge every just claim against his proportion of the estate of Robert Bolling, Esq. of Buckingham county, deceased, will SELL upwards of one hundred acres of best James river
Low Grounds,
In Amherst county, near Lynchburg, and next to the lines of Mr. William Galt, with the adjoining High Lands, and a most valuable Mill Seat, not far from the mouth of Big Stovall's creek.
Also two Tracts in Buckingham county (one of 320, and the other of 230 acres) or prime
Tobacco Land,
On the north branches of Willis's river.—The Amherst land will be shown by my overseer on the premises, and the Buckingham lands by the subscriber, for which one third of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the balance in two annual payments.
P. BOLLING, Buckingham county, } 10th July, 1800. (r. f.)
Last Notice.
ANY person or persons indebted to me, or the late concern of AUBIN LAFOREST & CO. are requested for the last time, to come forward and settle their accounts, as no more indulgence can be granted.
Aubin Laforest
With grateful acknowledgments to a generous public and to his friends in general, offers to sell for Cash only, at his Retail Store, between Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's and Mr. Joseph Gallego's,
A general & complete assortment of Groceries,
Glass & China Ware, In small and large Sets.
Richmond, December 9, 1800.
Asher Marx, Has just come to hand, an assortment of INDIA GOODS, Consisting Of Bordin Baftas, Tandahs Mamoodys, Alhabad Sannas, Abbad Coffas, &c. &c.
Also,
Platillas Bed Tickings, Dowlas, Violins, Checks & Stripes, Playing Cards, And a general assortment of EUROPEAN & WEST-INDIA GOODS,
Which will be sold at reduced prices for Cash Country Produce, or the usual Credit for approved paper.
Manchester, Oct. 20, 1800. [TF]
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun. And to be had, wholesale and retail, at his Printing-Office, in Richmond;
THE VIRGINIA ALMANACK, For the Year 1801.
The Astronomical part by ISAAC BRIGGS. Adapted to the Latitude of Richmond, Virginia September 12, 1800.
PRIVATE Board & Entertainment IN the house lately occupied by Mr. GALT, on the South side of the main street, three doors above the bridge. John S. Pleasants. Richmond, 25th October, 1800. tf
Miniature Painting
The Public are respectfully informed, that
STRIKING LIKENESSE Finished in a style of elegance, and executed by L. SULLY, Miniature and Fancy Painter, at Mr. Hugh Wadd's, near the bridge. Richmond, November 25, 1800.
S. and S. Myers, Have received an Assortment of India and German
GOODS,
Which they offer for Sale upon moderate terms, at their store one door below the Eagle Tavern.
—ALSO—
Bar Iron, Wine, Sugar, Brandy, Holland Gin in cases, &c. They will give Cash for Tobacco. Richmond, 20th October, 1800. (r. f.)
Wanted,
At the Nail Manufactory, A few White, Mulatto or Black
BOYS,
From the age of ten to fifteen years, as Apprentices to said business. Where may be had all kinds of
NAILS, BRADS, SHIP SPIKES, or SHBATHING, &c. &c.
On the shortest notice and in the best manner.
JAMES PAUL. Richmond, Dec. 6, 1800. 6w
Quills,
May be had at this Printing-Office.
JUST RECEIVED, From Doct. Church's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing-Office, a fresh supply of the following
Patent Medicines:
Church's Cough Drops,
A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the Cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas and Consumptions.
Chemical Essence and Extract of Mustard,
For the cure of the Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, White Swellings Chilblains, &c. &c.
Anodyne Essence, For the Head Ache.
Volatile Tincture, For the Tooth Ache.
The Botanical Tea.
Infallible German Corn Plaister, For the Cure of Corns.
Scotch Ointment
Cures the most inveterate Itch in four hours without Mercury.
Dr. Church's Antiphlogistic Pills, For the Cure of Malignant and Bilious Fevers, Dyspepsy, Jaundice, Colic, Acidity, Cholera Morbus, Gravel, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, and all disorders of the Head, Stomach, and Bowels.
Eye Salve, For all disorders of the Eye.
Antiscorbutic Tincture, For the Teeth, Breath, and Scurvy in the Gum.
Essence of Scurvy-Grass, For preventing and curing the Sea and Land Scurvy.
Vermifuge Lozenges, For destroying Worms in children and grown persons.
Antispasmodic Elixir, For the cure of all kinds of Fits.
Cordial Restorative Balsam, For Nervous Disorders, Debility, Inward Weakness, &c.
Vegetable Lotion, For the face and skin, freckles, sun-burn, prickly heat, Ring Worms, Tetter, &c. &c. Dec. 10, 1800.
ALSO, DR. CHURCH'S TREATISE ON THE Venereal Disorder;
Containing plain and easy Directions for the speedy and effectual cure of that Disease in both Sexes; whereby any person may cure themselves at a small expense. Price half a dollar.
Joseph Gallego Has received by the brig Eliza, lately arrived at Norfolk, from Madeira,
A parcel of Choice LONDON PARTICULAR Old Madeira WINE, Which he offers for Sale by the Pipe, Hoghead, Quarter and Half Quarter Cask. Richmond, Dec. 9, 1800.
Found,
A sum of money,
Which the owner may recover, by applying at this office and proving property.
Journeymen Taylors WANTED.
Three or Four Journeymen Taylors will be received on good wages during the present session of the General Assembly.
James P. Hopkins.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, December 10.
The House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Edmund in the chair, on the Bill for erecting a Mausoleum to the memory of George Washington.
Mr. Allison was in hopes when he first made the motion now under consideration, that a question would have been taken upon the amendment without debate; but as his wish had not been complied with, he held it his duty to give to the house the reasons which actuated him.
He said that he by no means wished to detract any thing from the merit of that illustrious character, whose memory we were now about to perpetuate; that it was his wish that his character might be handed to the latest posterity unimpaired, and that he really thought the amendment equally calculated to effect that desirable purpose, with the bill; that the difference of expense was a matter of importance to the people of this country; that the expense of a mausoleum, from the best information he had been able to collect, would amount to at least 150 or 200,000 dollars; that a monument in an was contemplated by the amendment would not cost more than one tenth as much as a mausoleum, as contemplated by the bill as it now stood. Indeed he believed that the bare expense of inserting the remains of general Washington in a mausoleum would cost as much as the proposed monument.
Mr. Aitken said he considered congress pledged as far as the resolutions of the last session went; that the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Otis) who was up a few days ago upon this subject had requested information; in answer to which he had only to observe that if that gentleman would have given himself the trouble to have examined the proceedings of the last session of Congress he would have been better informed than he appeared to be; that a committee, equally responsible with that which had reported the bill at the present time, had then fully investigated the subject, and had made a report, which were to be found upon the journals of the last session of Congress, recommending a monument such as was contemplated by the proposed amendment, and that the request made by the President of the United States to Mrs. Washington in conformity to the report of that committee, was for a monument; to which request she had consented; he therefore, considered congress pledged thus far and no farther; that a motion was made in this house to change the monument to a mausoleum; that the recent death of general Washington at that time, prevented any person from opposing any measure which was offered, let the expense be what it would; but that the time which had elapsed since, had enabled the public mind the better to judge.
The gentleman from Virginia, [Mr. Lee] and the gentleman from Connecticut [Mr. Griswold] had dealt a great deal upon the subject of public gratitude. It was by no means his wish or intention to lessen that sentiment, but he said that he could not give his consent to an expensive measure like that contemplated in the bill, when a measure far less expensive, in his opinion, would answer every purpose as well.
Mr. Allison was followed by Mr. Hager, who advocated the erection of a Mausoleum. Mr. Smilie replied. He considered the erection of a Mausoleum as productive of unnecessary expense, as a monument would answer every rational purpose contemplated in the bill.
Gen Lee next spoke at some length in favor of a mausoleum, and read a letter received from Mr. King, our ambassador at London, enclosing a plan, presented to him by an eminent foreign artist, for a mausoleum of one hundred and fifty feet base and the same height, the expense of which was estimated at 170,000 dollars.
We shall make no apology for the brief notes taken of these speeches. We could not hear them.
Mr. Champlin, after some remarks, the indistinct hearing of which did not enable us to determine on which side of the question he argued, moved that the committee rise, report progress, and sit leave to sit again. Which motion being carried without a division, the committee rose; and on the question to grant them leave to sit again, only three members rose in the affirmative. Leave was, of course, denied.
Mr. Champlin then moved the recommittal of the bill to the same committee that reported it, with the addition of two members, which was carried, and Messrs. Claiborne and Champlin appointed.
After Mr. Champlin's motion for a recommittal of the Bill to a select committee was carried,
Mr. Claiborne said, he had risen to move that the committee just appointed be instructed to enquire into the expediency of carrying
ing into effect a resolution passed by the old Congress, on the 7th of August, 1783, directing an equestrian statue of General Washington, to be erected at the place where the residence of Congress shall be established."
Mr. Claiborne said, that on a question which could not fail to excite the sensibility of every American heart, it was a subject of great regret, that a division of sentiment should arise. The memory of our departed patriot lives in the affections of a grateful country, and will triumph over time. During a long life, to us all and honorably employed, Washington had reared to himself a fabric of fame, the lustre of which can neither be diminished or heightened by any measure that we can take. But fit, from a respect for our own, as well as the feelings of the nation, we should endeavor to unite in the last act of our nation, which we propose to show this venerable character.
Mr. Claiborne said, that the proposition for a Mausoleum was calculated to create division. The expense of such a monument would be immense, and would be viewed by many, as a proud and ostentatious expenditure of the public money. He believed that the statue, recommended by the old Congress, could be better justified upon principles of economy, and would meet with more general support. Here Mr. Claiborne read from the journals of the old Congress the following resolutions:—
"Resolved (unanimously, ten states being present) That an equestrian statue of General Washington be erected at the place where the residence of Congress shall be established."
"Resolved, That the statue be of bronze—The General to be represented in a Roman dress, holding a truncheon in his right hand, and his head encircled with a laurel wreath. The Statue to be supported by a male pedestal, on which are to be represented in basso relievo, the following principal events of the war, in which general Washington commanded in person, viz. The evacuation of Boston—the capture of the Hessians at Trenton—the battle of Princeton—the action of Monmouth—and the surrender of York. On the upper part of the front of the pedestal, to be engraved as follows. The United States, in Congress assembled, ordered this statue to be erected in the year of our Lord 1783, in honor of George Washington, the illustrious commander in chief of the armies of the United States of America, during the war, which vindicated and secured their liberty, sovereignty and independence."
A Monument thus designed (continued Mr. Claiborne) would portray, in lively colours, the Military Achievements of our late illustrious Chief, and is calculated to impress upon our Posterity, a grateful recollection of his eminent services. Mr. Claiborne was the more interested in support of a Monument of this kind, because it had been sanctioned by a unanimous vote of those venerable philosophers and statesmen, who presided in our Councils, at a time of the greatest danger, directed the storm of war, and tamed the rage of tyranny.
It was true, that this Equestrian Statue would not express any of the great events of Washington's civil life, but of these, we have already many honorable testimonials; the first in order, and which he hoped would be the last in durability, was the Constitution of the United States; to this instrument, his name was annexed, and would be noticed with gratitude, by the lovers of freedom in every age, and every clime; this city is another monument of his civil life, and if it should be the residence of all that piety, wisdom and magnanimity, which was so devoutly prayed for, by each branch of the Legislature, at the commencement of the present session, this city would remain an honorable testimonial of the civil virtues of its great founder.
There was no doubt, said Mr. Claiborne, but that many gentlemen were also solicitous, that the body of General Washington should be deposited within the walls of the Capitol; of this number, Mr. Claiborne was one, and was desirous that a place but neat apartment should be speedily prepared for its reception:—But over his remains, instead of an expensive monument, Mr. Claiborne thought it most advisable to place a plain but neat Tomb-Stone of American Marble, and prepared by an American Artist. And in order to convey to posterity, in impressive language, the feelings of the American nation, when the loss of our Patriot, Sage, & Hero, was first announced, Mr. Claiborne wished to see engraved upon this Tomb, the Addresses of each House of Congress, on this occasion, to the President of the United States, together with the President's replies thereto.
Mr. Claiborne concluded, by moving the instructions, stated in the commencement of his speech.
Mr. Claiborne was followed by Messrs. Craik and Nott. Our efforts to hear them were fruitless.

The introduction to the committee, moved by Mr. Claiborne, with a slight modification, was agreed to.
Thursday Dec. 11.
A letter was presented from Mr. L'Enfant, stating the services he had rendered in the formation & execution of the plan of the City of Washington, complaining of the ill-treatment he had experienced, and requesting the attention of Congress to the propriety of rendering him compensation for his services.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, accompanied by a statement of appropriations necessary for the year 1801, and a statement of the receipts and expenditures preceding the 1st of October, 1800.
Referred to the committee of ways and means, and ordered to be printed.
The committee, to whom was referred the congratulatory address of sundry citizens of the territory of Columbia to Congress, reported that the address contained sentiments expressive of a laudable attachment to the government of this country and of a sincere solicitude to accommodate the members of the government, and concluded with a resolution that the Speaker be requested to enclose to the committee, appointed on behalf of the citizens, a copy of the report.
Report agreed to. Mr. Rutledge presented a petition from Major Jackson, an officer in the army of the United States, stating that the Secretary of War had refused to allow him double rations, to which he considered himself entitled as the commandant of a post, and desiring congress to take his claim into consideration.
Mr. Rutledge moved to refer the petition to a select committee.
Mr. Griswold hoped it would go to the committee of claims. They were more competent, from their acquaintance with the nature and extent of the various claims made, to investigate the present claim. It is farther desirable that a general system should be adopted and applied uniformly in all cases. This could only be accomplished by all the objects of this kind being laid before one committee. In this way only could a uniformity of decision be attained.
Mr. Claiborne was in favor of a reference to the committee of claims. He had himself during the last session presented a petition of a similar kind, which he wished to go to a select committee; but he had been opposed by the gentleman from South-Carolina, at whose instance it had been referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. O'Neall thought the claim made by the petitioner much better for the consideration of a special committee than for that of the committee of claims. The claim, he understood, was founded by the petitioner on the spirit of a law that allowed double rations to every officer who was a commandant of a particular post. He was informed that the petitioner had had the command of several posts in succession; and that, not exclusively confined to one, he had had the direction of several. The construction put on the law by the Secretary of War might be legal but not equitable. If so, it became the house to change the provisions of the law, and to render them conformable to cases which had not been contemplated at its passage. If this were the case, it presented objects distinct from those usually submitted to the committee of claims.
The question was then taken on a reference to the committee of claims, and carried 48 members rising in favor of it.
Mr. Huger, from the committee of inland revenue, reported that the committee had examined the bill for compensating and extending the privilege of franking to the delegate from the N. W. Territory, and had found it correct.
Mr. Varnum laid a resolution on the table to this effect: That it is expedient to alter the military establishment of the United States, that the second regiment of artillery and engineers shall consist but of three battalions.
Previous to offering this resolution, Mr. Varnum took a concise view of the progress made since the year 1796, in the military establishment; and stated that in 1799 a new organization was made, whereby each regiment ordered to be raised was made to consist of four battalions. One battalion was not yet raised; but according to that system it would soon be raised unless countermanded. He was of opinion that in the present state of the country it was quite unnecessary, and, therefore, hoped that the house would concur with him in altering the present law in such a way as to prevent the raising another battalion.
Mr. Newholl raised the resolution laid by him yesterday on the table, which was read as follows:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary to be made in the several acts "Laying duties on spirits distilled within the United States, & on bills," and that they may be authorized to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Newholl observed, that his object in making the motion was, to have the law so amended, as to allow the proprietors of bills to use them when they pleased, and have the option of paying by the gallon, or on the capacity of the still.
Agreed to, and referred to the committee of ways and means.
CASH GIVEN FOR Wheat & Tobacco, BY (T'S) BARTLETT STILL.
FROM THE New-York Mercantile Advertiser.
Statement of the grounds of difference between the American and British Commissioners, under the 6th Article of the British Treaty; to which the President has reference in his Speech at the opening of the present Session of Congress.
THE 4th article of the definitive treaty of peace is in these words: "It is agreed, that creditors on either side shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value in sterling money of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted." As complaints were made on the part of Great Britain, that this article was infringed, a remedy was provided in the 6th article of the treaty of amity negotiated with Mr. Jay, as follows: Whereas it is alleged by divers British merchants, and others of his Majesty's subjects, that debts to a considerable amount, which were bona fide contracted before the peace, still remain owing to them, by the citizens or inhabitants of the United States; and that by the operations of various lawful impediments, since the peace, not only the full recovery of said debts has been delayed, but also the value and security thereof have been, in several instances, impaired and lessened; so that by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, the British creditors cannot now obtain, and actually have and receive full and adequate compensation for the losses & damages which they have hereby sustained. It is agreed, that in all such cases where full compensation for such losses & damages cannot for what reason so ever be actually obtained, had & received by the said creditors in the ordinary course of justice, the United States will make full and complete compensation for the same to the said creditors: but it is distinctly understood, that this provision is to extend to such losses only, as have been occasioned by the lawful impediments aforesaid; and it is not to extend to losses occasioned by the insolvency of the debtors, or other causes, as would equally have operated, to produce such loss, if the said impediments had not existed, nor to such losses nor damages as have been occasioned by the manifest delay or negligence, or wilful omission of the claimant.
For the purpose of ascertaining the amount of any such losses and damages, five commissioners shall be appointed, and authorized to meet and act in the manner following, viz. Two of them shall be appointed by his Majesty, two of them by the President of the United States, by and with the advice of the Senate thereof, and the fifth by the unanimous voice of other four; and if they should not agree in choice, then the commissioners named by the two parties shall respectively propose one person, and of the two named so proposed, one shall be drawn by lot, in the presence of the four original commissioners. When the five commissioners thus appointed, shall first meet, they shall before they proceed to act, take the following oath or affirmation in the presence of each other, which oath or affirmation being taken, and duly attested shall be entered on the records of their proceedings, viz. I A. B. one of the Commissioners appointed in pursuance of the 6th article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, between his Britannic Majesty and the United States, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will honestly, diligently, impartially, and carefully examine, and to the best of my judgment, according to justice and equity, decide all such complaints, as under the said article shall be preferred to the said Commissioners; and that I will forbear to act as a Commissioner in any case, in which I may be personally interested.
Three of the said Commissioners shall constitute a Board, and shall have power to do any act appertaining to the said Commission provided that one of the Commissioners named on each side, and the fifth Commissioner shall be present, and all decisions shall be made by a majority of the voices of the Commissioners then present; eighteen months from the day on which the said Commissioners shall form a Board and be ready to proceed to business, are assigned to receive complaints and applications: but they are nevertheless authorized, in any particular case, in which it shall appear to them to be reasonable and just, to extend the said term of eighteen months, for any term not exceeding six months after the expiration thereof; the said Commissioners shall first meet at Philadelphia, but they shall have power to adjourn from place to place as they shall see cause.
The said commissioners in examining the complaints and applications so preferred to them, are empowered and required, in pursuance of the true intent and meaning of this article, to take into consideration all claims, whether of principal or interest, and to determine the same respectively, according to the merits of the several cases, due regard being had to all the circumstances thereof, and as equity and justice shall appear to them to require. And the said commissioners shall have power to examine all such persons, as shall come before them, on oath or affirmation, touching the premises, and also to receive in evidence according as they may think most consistent with equity and justice, all written depositions, or books, or papers, or extracts thereof; every such deposition, book, or paper, or extract, being duly authenticated, either according to the legal forms now respectively existing in the two countries or in such other manner as the commissioners shall see cause to require or allow.
The award of the said commissioners, or
any three of them as aforesaid, shall in all cases be final and conclusive both as to the justice of the claim and to the amount of the sum paid to the creditor or claimant; And the United States undertake to cause the sum so awarded to be paid in specie to such creditor, or claimant without deduction; and at such time or times, at such place or places, as shall be awarded, by the said commissioners; and on condition of such release or assignments, to be given by the creditor or claimant, as by the same commissioners may be directed; provided always that no such payment shall be made by the said commissioners, to take place, sooner than twelve months from the day of the exchange of the ratification of this treaty."
Under this article, his Britannic Majesty appointed Thomas M'Donald and Henry Pyc Rich, Esquires, & the President of the United States appointed Thomas Fitzsimons, and James Innes, Esqrs. Commissioners. The said British Commissioners proposed Mr. Guillemard; and the American commissioners Fisher Ames, Esq. for the Fifth Commissioner. Mr. Guillemard was drawn by lot. Afterwards, upon the death of Colonel Innes, the President appointed Samuel Sitgreaves, Esq. in his room. Among the claims which were exhibited to the commissioners were those of British creditors, whose debts were confiscated, during the Revolutionary war. These, which were to an immense amount, were contended to be received by the fourth article of the treaty of peace, and recoverable against the United States, under the sixth article of the treaty of amity. The case of Andrew Allen was one of this class. It was before the board of July 9th, 1799; and is thus stated.
Claim for losses, arising from the non-recovery of debts due to the claimant, being a subject of his Britannic Majesty through the operation of an act of attainder and confiscation passed against him as a subject of Pennsylvania, by the representatives of the free men of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the sixth day of March, 1778; for the crime of high treason, in having contrary to the allegiance which he owed to the said state, joined and adhered to the army of the King of Great Britain, the said act of attainder and confiscation being a lawful impediment, which operated against the fourth article of the treaty of peace, and within the meaning of the sixth article of the treaty of amity.
Objection stated on the part of the United States as the first ground of defence, before the board; that as the claimant was an inhabitant of the state of Pennsylvania at the date of the declaration of independence, he was a subject of that state for that in fact the United States were independent so early as 1776; and on the ever glorious memorable 4th of July, 1776, they solemnly and formally declared to the world, that they were independent, that the formal acknowledgment of his Britannic Majesty added nothing to their real independence: and if the treaty of peace had never been made, the United States would have actually continued an independent nation, though at war with Great Britain to this moment. And that though Andrew Allen, after being a subject of Pennsylvania, joined the British forces in December 1776, and returned to his natural allegiance, this did not dissolve the right of Pennsylvania to hold him as a citizen, to punish him, concluding that he was not entitled to the benefit of the 4th article of the treaty of peace, or 6th article of the treaty of amity.
The board finding that the objection, ne limine , thus taken and argued before them, precluded all farther investigation—took up the question so far only as it was necessary to the determination of the national character, and right to claim.—And for a full argument and discussion, and with reference to opinions, which had been solemnly delivered by the judges of the United States, a majority of the board proposed a resolution stating, among other things, that the only difference between the question in this case, and that which is stated in the preceding resolution,* consisted in the different words of description, contained in the two several acts, but as the act of Pennsylvania could not have any greater effect or operation against the fourth article of the treaty of peace, than that of New-York; and as the fact charged to be a crime, viz. adhering to the cause of his Britannic majesty, was the same in both cases the mere words of description, assumed in the act of Pennsylvania, could not prove against the character of the party as a British subject, or give efficacy to itself, so as to take the cause out of the meaning and operation of the said article—that at the peace, there was no unconditional submission on the part of Great Britain, to all that had been done under the independence of the United States and the authority they had exercised; but a negotiation by solemn treaty containing reciprocal stipulations, as the price of peace, and for the mutual benefit of both countries; by the fourth article whereof, in favor of creditors on either side, it was expressly or in effect stipulated that no act which had been or should hereafter be done, or passed or under the authority of the said United States, or any of them, whatever might be its form or import; whatever the terms therein employed; whatever the extent of power thereby assumed or declared; whatever the character thereby ascribed to the individual against whom it was directed, should be suffered to operate as a lawful impediment to the recovery of debts heretofore contracted, to a creditor on the side of his majesty, at the date of the said treaty—concluding also in these words, that if the claimant could be said to have at any time made his
* A resolution relative to Dr. Inglis, under an act of confiscation of the State of New-York.
election in favor of the United States, under the declaration of independence; and so departed for a time from his native allegiance (the contrary of which appears to be the case) his return to, and having been on the side of his said native allegiance at the peace, would have secured to him the benefit of the said fourth article of the treaty—that accordingly, having been on the side of his Britannic majesty at the date of the treaty of peace, and being a natural born subject of his said majesty, not barred by the acceptance of citizenship, from the right of complaining against the United States, the claimant is entitled under the treaty of amity to complain to this board of the said act of attainder and confiscation before recited, as being a lawful impediment within the description of the fourth article of the treaty of peace, and the sixth article of amity, to the recovery of such debts as he shall prove to the satisfaction of the board, within the meaning of the said treaties.
And on the ground which has been taken on the part of the United States, involved a subject of delicacy, on which they were desirous not to give offence, or to be misunderstood, they added that the said principles and conclusions, containing nothing inconsistent with that perfect respect which is due to the independence of the U. States: as the same was recognized on the part of his Britannic majesty by the first article of the treaty of peace."
To prevent a vote upon this resolution, Messrs. Fitzsimons and Sitgreaves withdrew. They also withdrew in other similar cases.
Yet the British commissioners entered on the records of the board, that "they held that those acts of secession, which had been practised in particular cases, could not affect the validity or operations of the opinions which they were meant to defeat; for the very act of secession implied what had indeed been formerly maintained, that those opinions were the opinions of the majority which had been declared in a board completely constituted; and all the subsequent secession which some of the members could effect, was but to prevent what the treaty did not require, namely, the declaration of the opinions by the formality of a vote: That formality being the accustomed, but not the exclusive mode of ascertaining the fact; which, if prevented by an evasive proceeding, might be supplied by the admission of other evidence, that such had been the fact. They therefore held that the opinions which had been declared, by a majority of the board, under the express provisions of the article, as if the form of a vote had not been so prevented."
The reader will see that the main question was on the true meaning of the words "bona fide debts heretofore contracted," in the fourth article of the treaty of peace, whether it is limited to debts heretofore contracted, but then existing and not extinguished or charged, according to the laws of the land, as by release, limitation, confiscation, attainder, or any other lawful mode of discharge, or whether it was intended to have a retrospective operation, so as to annul any extinguishment for discharge acquired according to the pre existing laws of the state, and revive a debt already lawfully dead and buried. The latter was the decision of the majority of the commissioners; and they refer to "opinions, which had been solemnly delivered by the judges of the U. States." It would be unfortunate, if in the spirit inspired by a liberal policy, in favor of Great Britain, at a time when mutual liberality was cultivated and expected on her part, any of our judges may have given such opinions on this point, as can be improved, to establish claims to the amount of perhaps twenty millions against the United States, or to embarrass the executive in further attempts to negotiate the compromise of a dispute. For this difficulty has entirely suspended the board of commissioners. Those of Great Britain have returned home. And the board of commissioners, on our claims of damages for commercial spoliation, which was the counterpart of this commission, is, in consequence of it, suspended in England. Mr. Sitgreaves has been dispatched to London, supposed to be charged with a negotiation on this perplexing subject.
TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW-JERSEY.
Friends and Fellow Citizens,
The present mode of electing members of congress, according to the law passed at the late sitting of the legislature, is calculated to lead you into a choice of persons for the guardians of your political rights and interests, in whom (where you have no personal knowledge of their principles or conduct) a well founded confidence cannot be reposed. While the state was divided into districts, every part enjoyed a fair proportion of the representation, & every voter, from his own observation and experience, could estimate the comparative merit of the candidates. There was little room for cabal or faction—a combination of interests in one quarter could not defeat the choice of the independent voters in another. Nor was it necessary to secure the benefit of election through the medium of compromise, by which the acceptance of a stranger whom you never saw, or a person in whom you never had confidence, may be made the price and condition of the bargain.
In order, however, as far as possible to obviate the difficulties of the situation in which we are thus involved and to counteract as far as in our power the meeting and compromise made at the state house in Trenton during the sitting of the last supreme court—We, the delegates from the counties
of Essex, Middlesex, Somerset, Morris, Sussex, Hunterdon, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem, & Cumberland having met this day at Trenton, in order to consider upon the most eligible characters to represent you in the ensuing congress, with great difference proposed to you John Condit, of Essex; Mr. Helms, of Sussex; Henry Southard, of Somerset; John Mott of Monmouth, and Ebenezer Elmer, of Cumberland.—These men are farmers; have lived with reputation in the legislature, and from the assurance of their pure republican principles, and from the conviction that their occupations and interests are similar to, and connected with the great body of the citizens, in New-Jersey, we are induced earnestly to solicit you to join in supporting their election.
We hope the reigns of terror and abuse are over, & that your late experience of the falsehoods raised and circulated for electioneering purposes by those who claim the exclusive title of federalists, and have lately added what they have long reprobated, the term of republicans, will prevent similar imposition in future, and operate as an irresistible stimulus, to induce you to come forward at the approaching election, which will be on Tuesday and Wednesday the 23d and 24th days of this month.
Remember, fellow-citizens, that as the election is to be by the state at large, every vote will be of importance. To neglect giving a vote under the belief that you are in a minority in any particular district, will be a neglect of the duty you owe the republican interest throughout the state, and therefore we entreat you to let no consideration prevent you from asserting the most valuable rights of republicans and independent free men.
By the unanimous order of the meeting, JOSEPH BROOMFIELD, Chairman. Attested, JOHN MORGAN, Secretary.
IMPORTANT.
NEW-YORK, December 12.
By a gentleman who arrived here yesterday in the brig Union from Malaga, the editor of the New-York gazette has been favoured with the following copy of the 4th art of the Treaty between this country and France.
Property captured and not yet definitively condemned, or which may be captured before the exchange of ratification, (contraband goods destined to an enemy's port excepted) shall be mutually restored on the following proof of ownership viz.
[Here follows a copy of the French columns of the Paspalis, now used by the American vessels.]
And this passport will be sufficient, without any other paper, any ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding, which passport shall not be deemed requisite to have been renewed or recalled, whatever number of voyages the said ship may have made, unless she shall have returned home, within the space of a year.
Proof with respect to the cargo shall be Certificates containing the several particulars of the cargo, the place whence the ship sailed, and whether she is bound; so that the forbidden or contraband goods may be distinguished by the certificates which shall have been made out by the officer of the place whence the ship set sail, in the accustomed form of the country.
And if such Passports or Certificates, or both, shall have been destroyed by accidents or taken by force, their deficiency may be supplied by such other proof of citizenship, as are admissible by the general usage of nations.
Proof with respect to any others than merchandise, shall be the Commission they bear—This article shall take effect from the date of the signature of the present provisional treaty; and if from the date of the said signature, any property shall be condemned contrary to the intent of the said treaty, before the knowledge of this stipulation shall be obtained, the property so condemned, shall, without delay, be restored or paid for.
PHILADELPHIA, December 9.
Armed Confederacy—Northern powers, &c.
HAMBURGH, Oct. 3.
Private Letter.
The dispositions of Paul I. towards England were known before the capture of the Danish convoy and the frigate Freya; but this capture has displayed them in a manner of which you perhaps know not all the circumstances. When the Court of Copenhagen communicated this event to that of Peterburgh, the answer of Paul I. was, that he was not prepared to support by force the rights of Denmark, so openly violated on this occasion, and that his actual relations with the court of London, did not permit him to interpose as a mediator. He added, that he could not take part in the quarrel, except so far as the maritime powers of the North would consent to an armed confederation, to maintain, in common, the liberty of Commerce against the pretensions of Great Britain, on the same footing as the armed neutrality of which Catharine II. declared herself the head, during the American war. Upon this the Court of Denmark consented to the provisional arrangement which was concluded, and which leaves the principle undetermined.
In the interval, Paul I. had caused to be communicated to all the Ministers of foreign powers resident at Peterburgh, an official note extremely well written, and which is attributed to Count Panin, in which he speaks in very moderate terms of France, and in a language less qualified of England. The purport of this note was, that on his accession to the throne, he found a war existing which was caused by a great nation falling into dissipation. He considered it as having no other object on the part of the coalesced powers, than to preserve themselves from the dangers that might result from it to the neighboring nations; and he was with this view that he had himself en-

gaged in it. In this state of things he had not thought it necessary to revive the system of an armed neutrality by sea, to preserve the liberty of commerce, not doubting but the sincerity of his allies, and their common interest, would be sufficient to secure the flag of the Northern powers from any insult; but his confidence had been egregiously disappointed by the ill faith with which a great power had made an attack on the liberty of the seas in capturing the Danish convoy; an attack which threatened the independence of all the maritime powers of the North. After this introduction, the note signifies that, for the common interest, it has become necessary to have recourse to the armed neutrality, the success of which, had justified the measure during the American war.
When we consider the promptitude with which Paul I. has taken hostile measures against England, in consequence of the dispute between that power and Denmark, the embargo, the note, and especially the extraordinary language of the Court Gazette of Peterburgh, of the 11th September, it is evident that the disposition of the Emperor is of a very peculiar nature. The convention on which has terminated this dispute, has rendered all these hostile demonstrations without effect; but the principle of dislike from which they arose still remains; and even the note, to reorganize a new confederation against England, has not been revoked. The animosity of Paul prepared us for new sallies of this kind, when we shall learn the affairs of Barcelona, in the manner in which it will not fail to be represented by the agents of those powers who with to irritate him against the English. The surrender of Malta to the latter alone, and the intention they probably had to retain it to themselves, will completely exasperate him. But his anger will doubtless terminate in menaces; for as to effects, what can Russia, what can all the maritime powers united, effect against the naval force of England.
CHARLESTON, December 8.
Accounts from Columbia received last evening mention the election of his honor John Drayton as Governor, by a majority of 18; Gen. Richard Winn, as Lieutenant-Governor; and John E. Colhoun esq. as Senator to Congress after the 4th March next, 75 to 73, in the room of Col Jacob Read, whose time expires.
ALEXANDRIA, December 15.
Sitgreaves' Negotiation.
"Il faut de l'Argent."
We are informed by authority on which we can rely, that Mr. Sitgreaves has at length negotiated an adjustment of our differences with Great Britain which have arisen in consequence of the sixth article of our treaty of amity, commerce and navigation with that power. Government, we believe, has not yet received an official copy of the instrument, and our knowledge of it is not sufficiently extensive, to state with precision many of the leading features, or the nature of the claims which are barred by it in feature; but we can venture to assert, that, as the solid basis upon which the future friendship of the two nations is to be founded, it is stipulated that a specified sum or money shall be paid by the government of the United States to that of Great Britain, and in consequence that certain claims of a particular nature shall not be again adduced. The commissioners will then resume the exercise of their functions.
December 16.
On the 16th of Nov off Antigua, the U. S. Schooner Experiment, and the British Letter of Marque Louisa Bridger, engaged by mistake. The action lasted 4 hours, in which the boatswain of the Experiment was killed, and the hull of the Louisa Bridger much injured.
TO BE SOLD,
For Ready Money, By virtue of a Deed of Trust from DAVID ROSS, Esq. all that well known and valuable Estate, in the county of Montgomery, called
Fort-Lewis,
Containing about 2,800 acres. Also, a highly valuable Plantation and Estate, At Goochland Courthouse, Including the courthouse, tavern and buildings, said to contain about 1500 acres. The many advantages of these two desirable tracts are so well known as to make a description of them unnecessary. They will positively be sold, at the Eagle Tavern, on Monday the 13th of January, 1801.
WILLIAM HAY, DUNCAN ROSE, JOHN WICKHAM,
Richmond, Dec. 8, 1800. ids Was brought to the stable of the subscriber on the 23d of last month, by a black man,
A Bay Gelding,
about 4 feet 8 inches high, and supposed to be about 9 or 10 years old. The owner of said gelding is desired to come, prove property and pay charges, or the said gelding will be sold at public sale for his keeping, on the 23d inst.
George Carnoghen.
Richmond, Dec. 9, 1800. idf JUST RECEIVED, And for sale at this Printing Office,
An Oration :
On the extent and power Of public delusion. Delivered in Newhaven, on the evening preceding the Public commencement, September 1800.
BY ABRAHAM BISHOP.
2- Dec. 15. 1800.
THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
Tuesday, December 23, 1800.
PRICES CURRENT.
Country Produce.
Tobacco, Old, 33 3/4 per cent. cost. Dito, New, 27 1/2 ditto. Flour, Superfine, 5 3/4 per bbl. ditto. Dito, Fine, 5 1/2 ditto. Wheat, 9 3/4 to 9 7/8 per bus. ditto. Indian Corn, 1 3/4 per bbl. ditto.
Legislature of Virginia.
The following Resolution passed the House of Delegates yesterday.
Whereas the General Assembly of this commonwealth at their session, which commenced in December in the year 1798 passed sundry resolutions, in one of which they solemnly protest against the act of Congress, commonly called the sedition law, as a palpable and alarming infringement of the Constitution of the United States.
And whereas the General Assembly of this commonwealth, at their session, which commenced in December in the year 1799, repeated this solemn protestation against the said act of Congress, and moreover, directed the publication of the report of a select committee, containing a fair and candid representation of the reasons on which that measure was founded; a report of which the members composing this present General Assembly, are pleased in expressing their decided approbation, not only because of the perspicuity and irresistible force of the arguments which it contains, but because a disposition to promote "mutual respect and affection, among the members of the union," is uniformly preferred.
And whereas recent occurrences have taken place in several parts of the United States, and particularly in this commonwealth, which justify the apprehensions expressed by the said General Assembly, and which prove that the said act is as oppressive and dangerous in practice, as it is erroneous in principle.
And whereas the said act mentioned General Assembly by their resolution passed on the 11th day of January last, instructed the Senators from this state in the Congress of the United States to oppose the passing of any law founded on or recognizing the doctrine lately advanced that the common law of England is in force under the government of the United States, a doctrine which they truly declared to be novel in its principle and tremendous in its consequences; and the members of the present General Assembly, after the most mature deliberation are of opinion that the said doctrine tends directly to the subversion of a fundamental article in the constitution, namely, that the general government possesses no powers but those which are expressly granted;—therefore, Resolved, That the Senators from this state in the Congress of the United States, be instructed to avail themselves of every opportunity to obtain a repeal of the said act of Congress, and to oppose any law or resolution containing a recognition of the said doctrine.
The bill ag inst dual inc. passed in the House of Delegates, has been rejected by the Senate.
The following Bill is now before the House of Delegates.
A B I L L,
Changing the present System of the High Court of Chancery.
WHEREAS the delays inseparable from the present Constitution of the High Court of Chancery are often equal to a denial of justice. Be it therefore enacted, by the General Assembly that this Commonwealth shall be divided into districts, and a superior Court of Chancery holden in each, in the manner and at the times hereafter mentioned, that is to say; the counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Fluvanna, Louisa, Albemarle, King William, Charles City, New Kent, Chesterfield, Prince George, Dinwiddie, Powhatan, Amelia, Nottoway and Greenville, shall compose one district, and a court shall be holden for the same at the capitol in the City of Richmond, on the day of _____ and on the day of _____ in every year.
The counties of James City, York, Warwick, Elizabeth City, Princess Anne, Norfolk, Nansemond, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, Accomack, Northampton, Middlesex, Mathews, Gloucester and King & Queen, shall compose another district, and a court shall be holden for the same at the City of Williamsburg, in the former capitol, on the day of _____ and on the day of _____ in every year.
The counties of Spottsylvania, Caroline Essex, Stafford, King George, Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Prince William, Fauquier, Fairfax, Loudoun, Orange, Madison and Culpeper, shall compose another district, and a court shall be holden for the same at Fredericksburg on the day of _____ and on the day of _____ in every year.
The counties of Berkeley, Frederick, Shenandoah, Rockingham, Pendleton, Hardy, Hampshire, Randolph, Harrison, Ohio, Brooke, Wood and Monongalia, shall compose another district, and a court shall be holden for the same at _____ on the day of _____ and on the day of _____ in every year.
And on the day of _____ in every year.
The counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, Bath, Greenbrier, Botetourt, Kanawha, Grayson, Lee, Monroe, Montgomery, Russell, Tazewell, Washington and Wythe, shall compose another district, and a court shall be holden for the same at _____ on the day of _____ and on the day of _____ in every year.
And if any of the said several days be Sunday, the courts shall in that case respectively begin on the succeeding day. Each court shall sit its business requires it, twenty-four days successively, Sundays exclusive, and no longer, and shall be a court of record.
The counties which shall hereafter be made, shall if taken from one county, or from two or more counties lying in the same district, remain in the district to which they formerly belonged; and if taken from two or more counties lying in different districts, the counties so to be made, shall be annexed, unless it be other way declared by the Legislature to such of the districts in which the old counties lie, as shall be approved by the Executive, subject to the revision of the General Assembly.
The present judge of the High Court of Chancery shall be the judge of the said District Court to be holden at the Capitol in the City of Richmond.
One judge shall be elected for each of the courts of the aforesaid other District, by joint ballot of both Houses of Assembly, who shall be commissioned in the manner directed by the Constitution of this Commonwealth.
Each of the said judges shall reside at the place where the Court of the District for which he may be elected shall be held.
Every judge so commissioned before he takes upon him the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe the oath of fidelity to this Commonwealth, and the oath prescribed by law for the judge of the High Court of Chancery. Such oath shall be taken before the Executive, and a certificate thereof recorded in the Court of that district to which the said judge shall respectively belong.
If any person shall presume to execute the said office of judge without having taken the said oath, he shall forfeit and pay the sum of five hundred dollars for such offence.
The courts hereby established, and each of the judges hereat in term time, as well as in vacation, shall be subject to the same rules and regulations, and shall have and exercise the same jurisdiction and powers within their respective districts, in all and every matter and thing, as the High Court of Chancery, or the judge thereof, possessed on the first day of December, 1800, including the mode of arranging the business in the said courts, of issuing process, serving and returning the same, entering and enforcing decrees, granting and receiving appeals general and special, writs of ne exeat, injunctions, certiorari, bills of review general and special, appointing clerks and officers, subject only to the same constitutional legal restrictions and limitations as the said High Court of Chancery was then bound by.
The clerks and other officers of the said courts shall be entitled and authorized to receive and demand the same fees and salaries as the clerks and other officers of the said High Court of Chancery are now entitled to receive and demand; and the clerks shall deliver their lists of fees to the sheriffs of the different counties within this commonwealth, at the same time the clerks of the High Court of Chancery are now authorized to do so, and shall have the same remedy against the sheriffs or their representatives, for their said fees not be accounted for within the time limited by law, as the clerks of the High Court of Chancery now have, for which collection the said sheriffs shall receive the same compensation as is now allowed by law for collecting and accounting for the fees of the clerk of the High Court of Chancery.
All causes which shall be depending in the High Court of Chancery on the first day of February, 1801, shall be arranged by the clerk thereof according to the districts herein described, taking for his rule, the county in which the original or other process may have been executed or published, or from which judgment shall have been removed, and with the papers therein, delivered by him to the clerks of the different districts hereby established, together with the state of the costs which may have accrued in each suit to the time of such delivery.
If either of the judges of the said courts be interested in any suit, which in the case of any other person, would have been proper for the jurisdiction of his court, it shall be lawful to institute such suit in any adjacent district court of chancery, and the process from such adjacent court may be served in the district in which the said judge shall reside, and such proceedings shall be thereupon on had as in other cases in chancery.
All process to enforce the execution of any decree, may be issued from any one of the clerk's offices of the said district courts to the sheriff of any county within this state, and shall by him be executed and returned in the same manner as if the same had issued from the clerk's office of the district in which he may reside.
Whenever there may be more than one defendant in a suit, the plaintiff or plaintiffs, as the case may be, shall have liberty to institute his or their suit in that district where either of the defendants may reside, and in such case the clerk of the court in which such suit is instituted shall issue a subpoena to the sheriff or sheriffs of the county or counties out of which district where the other defendant or defendants may reside, authorizing him or them, as the case may be, to appear and return the same, and the same being returned, the like proceedings may be had thereon, as if the defendant or defendants resided within the district where the suit is instituted.
And if any of the said several days be Sunday, the courts shall in that case respectively begin on the succeeding day. Each court shall sit its business requires it, twenty-four days successively, Sundays exclusive, and no longer, and shall be a court of record.
All laws contrary to the purview hereof, and particularly those relative to the present High Court of Chancery, shall be and are hereby repealed, so far as they go to invest that court with powers and a jurisdiction extending over the whole of this commonwealth.
VOTES FOR
President and Vice-President.
   States. President. Vice-President.     New-Hampshire 6 6   Massachusetts 16 10   Rhode-Island 4 2   Connecticut 9 9   Vermont 4 4   New-York 12 12   New-Jersey 7 7   Pennsylvania 8 7   Delaware 3 3   Maryland 5 5   Virginia 21 21   Kentucky   Tennessee   North-Carolina 8 4   South-Carolina 8 4   Georgia 4 4   56 56  
The following Committees have been appointed in the House of Representatives of the U. S.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Thatcher, Wood, Claiborne, Dickson, and New, to enquire whether any and what amendments are necessary to be made in the postoffice law.
A committee of Messrs. H. Lee, E. Goodrich, Huger, Powell, Foster, Spaight and Bartlett, to report proper measures for carrying into execution the resolutions passed last session in relation to George Washington.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. H. Lee, E. Vans, Craig, and S. Lee, to report by bill or otherwise on so much of the President's Speech as respects the District of Columbia.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Griswold, Nicholas, Kittredge, Nicholson, and Henderson to report by bill or otherwise on so much of the President's Speech as respects the national administration of justice.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Parker, Otis, Spaight, J. Davenport, Nott, Taliaferro, and Holmes on that part of the speech that respects the establishment of a national bank, and the appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars for a Navy adapted to defensive purposes.
A committee consisting of Messrs. Otis, Nicholas, Edmond, Foster, and Allison, on so much of the speech as respects the fortifications of the principal ports and harbors of the United States.
A committee consisting of Messrs. Walsh, Shepard, Cooper, Poge, and Woods, on so much of the speech as respects the manufacture of arms within United States.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. New, Edmond, Stone, S. Lee, and R. Morris, to bring in a bill for regulating the grants of land appropriated for the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia.
A committee consisting of Messrs. Huger and Imlay, for the enactment of bills to unite with Mr. D. Foster, a committee on the part of the Senate.
The following Petitions have been presented and referred:—the petitions of William Niccols, Ferdinand Mullenheim, Benjamin Bird, Emory Sudler, jun. Alexander Roxburgh, Griffith Jones, David Jones, Philip Bush, Philip Wilson, Abraham Watson, Darby McNamara, and M. Mulenberger.
IN SENATE, Friday Dec. 5.
Resolved that so much of the speech of the President of the United States, as relates to the exercise of the local powers over the District of Columbia, vested by the constitution in the Congress of the United States, be referred to Messrs. Chipman, Dayton, and Morris.
The following queries, concerning the Jews, are extracted from the British Monthly Magazine.
As the troubles which now agitate, and the events which are daily taking place in the eastern part of our hemisphere, seem peculiarly calculated to direct the attention of the Christian Philosopher towards that long deluded, neglected, and unhappy people, the Jews; permit me, through the medium of your widely circulated, and excellent miscellany, to solicit from some one of your intelligent correspondents, an elucidation of the following queries, relative to that nation. It would confer an additional obligation upon me, if any learned member of that body would favor me with a reply. I wish to be informed:
 1. Is the division of the Jews into twelve tribes, a distinction still kept up by that nation? if so, has each family a knowledge of the particular tribe to which it belongs—and is the office of the priesthood still a distinct appendage to that of Levi?  2. As the old testament positively asserts, and I believe the Jews themselves acknowledge, that the Christ was to descend from the stock of David, is there any family or families now in existence, acknowledged by their nation, or considered by themselves as the lineal descendants of that monarch?  3. What is their prevailing opinion relative to the fate of the ark, and do they give any credit to the account contained in the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th, 51st, 52nd, 53rd, 54th, 55th, 56th, 57th, 58th, 59th, 60th, 61st, 62nd, 63rd, 64th, 65th, 66th, 67th, 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st, 72nd, 73rd, 74th, 75th, 76th, 77th, 78th, 79th, 80th, 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 89th, 90th, 91st, 92nd, 93rd, 94th, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th, 99th, 100th. 
In one of our Paris papers we find the following interesting article:
Paris, 15 Vendemaire—8th Oct. While the first Consul was at Morfontaine, at the entertainment given by Joseph Bonaparte to the American Plenipotentiaries, Citizen Cambry, Prefect of the Department of Oise, presented him several golden medals, which had been lately found by country people in his department. They were concealed in an earthen vessel, large enough to contain 600,000 livres worth—were perfectly well preserved, and of various epochs, some of them dated from an early period of the Roman Empire, others during the time of the republic. The Prefect observed to the Consul that it was difficult to procure these medals, because the people who found them, were fearful lest they might be taken from them, as according to the ancient laws of France, all treasures found in this way belonged by right to the Government—At present, replied the first Consul Bonaparte, government will not covet the good fortune of a citizen.
Besides it is necessary to use every precaution, to prevent these medals being melted down into bullion by the country people—buy up then, as many of them as you can—probably added he, after a moment's silence, it will be easy for you to procure more—I hope it will, general, answered the great Mr. Davis, one of the American ministers and said to him. True Roman Medals Sir, have just been found in France, accept and carry them with you to America, to be the monuments of the Roman Republic, may become pledges of unity and union between the republics of France and the United States.
From the MUSEUM.
Much has been written on the best mode of conducting education. And as few subjects could be more interesting than the introduction of experience be better bestowed. But in this as in other cases, mankind know far more than they practice.
The most important and the most neglected of all rules is one of which has the preceptor and not the pupil—the parent and not the child for its immediate object. Begin early and continue until firmly to instil the knowledge you possess and inculcate by precept and example what you believe to be virtue.
Can parents find an object more worthy of their ardent zeal and unremitting attention, than forming the soul, creating the character and happily fixing the destiny of their offspring? Can any man be more likely or more nobly employed than in sowing in the dewy and propitious morning of years, the seeds of science and cultivating the precious plants of moral worth while the soil is so favorable to their growth? Say ye affectionate mothers whose hearts of sensibility are all alive to the sufferings and the joys of your beloved children? say ye mothers and ye fathers whose hopes and exertion look forward to the prosperity, the happiness and the felicity of your daughters and your sons, how can you so well accomplish your wishes and ensure their welfare, as constantly pouring the gentle stream of truth instruction over their mind? Recollect a word from your mouth may open to the young mind the gates which lead into the empire of truth. A sentiment from your lips may kindle the sacred fire of honor which cannot be extinguished but with life—it may infuse into the heart a virtuous principle which will perpetually circulate through the whole mortal system. But you need the aid of others in the arduous task of education. Show then by your liberality in rewarding them how highly you value their services. If parents estimate a few dollars more highly than the intellectual improvement of their own children, what can be expected of those who find neither liberality nor respect in the worthy office of instruction?
The wretched Circassian felt his fine boy to a Mamaluke and his beautiful daughter to a Turkish Merchant—Curried be their unnatural venality! But do not many American parents sell the minds of their children to those cruel masters, ignorance, want, and vice, by their unfeeling negligence and irrational parsimony?—Give to nature its true feelings and to reason its just power, and you would almost as soon tell "the lion from off your bosoms next the heart."
Postscript.
The Washington Cabinet of Thursday, lays, "The treaty concluded by our ambassadors, with France, has been laid before the Senate. That body was occupied yesterday in debating upon a motion of Mr. Morris, for keeping the treaty, and the proceedings thereon, private. On taking the vote the members were equally divided, and the President of the Senate determined against secrecy."
LOST,
A Post Note, Of the United States of 3000 Dollars;
AND having apprized all the Banks in the United States of the marks of the said bill, it can be of no real use to any one but the owner; but as he feels an inconvenience from the want of it, he will pay any person ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS that has been so fortunate as to have found it, and will deliver the same to
John Tayloe.
Richmond, Dec. 21st, 1800. The printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above advertisement in their respective papers for three times, and to forward their accounts to Mr. Augustine Davis, Postmaster, Richmond, for payment.
FOR CASH.
On Thursday, 1st day of January, 1801, at Mr. Richard Bowler's Tavern, in the City of Richmond, will be SOLD, Two likely Virginia born
SLAVES,
Belonging to the estate of Joseph Lewis, decd, of Powhatan county, one of which is a very good carpenter, the other a good sawyer. Those having claims against said estate are requested to bring them forward on that day, otherwise this notice will be paid in bar, By the Executors.
Likewise, on the same day and place, will be Hired, for one year, several Negroes, consisting of men and women, belonging to the estate of William Lewis, deceased, of Henrico, By the Administrator. Powhatan, December 20, 1800.
Stop the Thief!
Stolen, on the night of the 13th inst. from the neighbourhood of Fluvanna courthouse—a pair of handsome SORREL HORSES: One about 5 feet high, the other a little upwards—the largest has three white feet, the other has one, I believe the right hind foot—they have both full blaze faces, almost precisely alike if they are together they will be noticed as an excellent match. Whoever will deliver them at col. Richard's or Mr. Strange's in Fluvanna, shall receive one hundred dollars reward.

Old Partner
A BEAUTIFUL BAT. CISTERNS, tanks and a great variety of glass... The above horse will stand the cutting fashion at my stable in Charlotte county, on station... Edward Jordan.
STOCK OF THE UNITED STATES. I WILL give the highest current price for the Six per Cent. Stock of the United States. A. DUNSCOMB. Richmond, Dec. 13, 1800. (w4)
At a Court continued and held for Buckingham county, the 14th day of November, 1800. John Purvis, vs. Thos. Crutcher, John Sanders & Mr. Garet his wife, Will and Sarah John... THE defendants, except Henry Crutcher, are not inhabitants of this county.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Deep Creek in Amelia County, two black horses... John Morgan.
For sale at this Office, A MAP OF THE RIVER RHINE, From NIMESGUR to BASEL; showing the actual BEAT OF WAR, between the French and Austrians.
ALSO A MAP Showing the SEAT OF WAR IN GERMANY AND ITALY, 1800.
Ellax Academy.
The Public are respectfully in- formed that the subscribers will continue to... J. Ogilvie. I. Ritchie.
John M'Enery, SADDLER, Next door above Messrs. Proffer & Moncure's Vendu-Store, and nearly opposite the Eagle Tavern. Respectfully informs the Public, that he has received a Supply of SADDLERY, By the late arrivals from Liverpool and London, which in addition to his stock on hand, comprises an extensive and well-chosen assortment... Richmond, 28 December, 1800. (w4c)
Lewis Sestie, WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, FROM GENEVA; BEGS leave to inform his friends & the public, that having recovered his health, he will be able to carry on heretofore, his business, to the satisfaction of his numerous customers. Watches, Clocks, & Repeating Watches Neatly repaired and warranted. He has for Sale, GILT WATCH KEYS & SEALS, And an assortment of JEWELLERY. Nov. 24, 1800. (ep6t)
For Sale, THAT VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, IN the county of Powhatan, whereon I reside, containing between five and six hundred acres, on which are considerable improvements almost new, and suited to the reception of a genteel family. On this tract of land there is an excellent Merchant Mill, situated on a never-failing stream, and in a neighbourhood where the custom is considerable and renders the mill an object; it has been built within three years past, and is in good order. The land is suited to the culture of tobacco, corn and small grain, and lies within six miles of Richmond, and in an agreeable neighbourhood. A farther description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any one inclined to purchase, would first view the premises. The terms of payment, &c. which will be made easy and convenient to the purchaser, will be made known by GEORGE SMITH. Powhatan, Dec. 2, 1800. 3w
Bound Almanacks FOR 1801. For sale at this Printing-Office.
Domestic Medicines.
FOR THE CURE OF COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, AND CONSUMPTIONS. DR. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS Is a Medicine unequalled by any other in the world—Since first discovered by Dr. Church, it has restored to Health many Thousands of the most Emaciated Objects, both Asiatic and European... The only Medicine in the World, that Cures the most Inverate ITCH in four hours. The Genuine Patent Scotch Ointment, For Pleasantness, Safety, Expedition, Ease and Certainty, is infinitely superior to any other Medicine for the cure of the Itch. It is certain in its operation, that it has never failed in any one instance whatever, of effectually curing that disagreeable disorder in four hours, by one application only, though applied to many thousands in England, Scotland and Ireland. It does not contain the least particle of Mercury, for the Almidavil, but may be applied with the greatest safety on the most delicate Lady during her pregnancy; or the tenderest Infants. The Proprietor is so certain of its infallibility, that he engages to return the money to any person on whom it does not perform a cure in four hours.
FOR NERVOUS DISORDERS, Female Complaints, Gout in the Stomach, Melancholy, Seminal Weaknesses, Loss of Appetite, Bilious Disorders, Inward Weaknesses, Indigestion, Obtuse Senses, Juvenile Infirmities, and Premature Old Age, and every other symptom of extreme debility, which are the consequences of a dissipated life—Excess of Pleasure or Grief—Heat or Change of Climate—Immoderate Use of Tea, Spirituous Liquors, or any Intemperance—Bad Lyings in—Diseases incident to Young Girls and Women at a certain period of life— The Cordial Restorative Balsam is recommended as a Medicine of specific and unparalleled virtues for the immediate relief and speedy and permanent cure of the above disorders, having stood a trial of many successful years, during which period many thousands of both sexes have been restored from the brink of the grave. This Balsam is particularly adapted to weak nervous constitutions, as well as to phlegmatic habits in general; it acts powerfully as a nervine, not only to the weak stomach, but to the whole nervous system; corrects a vitiated appetite and digestion in the first passages, and assists wonderfully in recovering the tone of the urinary and genital organs. Hence its efficacy is the most obstinate seminal gleet in men, & corresponding weaknesses in women; and hence it will contribute more safely, surely and honourably to wards conjugal happiness than any of those irritating, diabolical compositions which are so shamefully administered to the unwary. It is earnestly recommended to those ladies, who from repeated and arduous labours, are afflicted with weaknesses and infirmities; in which cases it is highly useful, strengthening at the same time the stomach, the back, the weakened organs, and the whole constitution. Those, who in advanced life, feel the consequences of youthful excess, or unfortunate youth, who have brought on themselves a numerous train of evils, will by the use of this, find themselves restored to health and strength, and all the melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes. For whether the system has received a shock, and is debilitated from imprudency or inattention in the earliest part of life, or is sinking under the advance of years, a few doses of this Medicine will afford immediate assurance of returning health and strength, by giving tone to the muscular system, and organs of digestion, and by recovering the whole constitution. To the young it will afford lasting health, strength and spirits, in place of lassitude and debility; and to the aged and infirm, it will assuredly furnish great relief and comfort, by gently and safely invigorating the system; it will not give immortality; but if it be the power of Medicine to gild the autumn of declining years and calmly and serenely prolong the close of life beyond its narrow span, this Restorative is capable of effecting that grand desideratum. Constitutions relaxed, weak or decayed in men or women, are under the immediate influence of this Restorative. Old coughs, soon relieved, and speedily cured. Purity of blood and emaciated flesh, will ere long meet the happiest phases;
FOR ALL DISEASES OF THE EYES The Celebrated Eye-Salve, PREPARED BY DR. J. CHURCH. For several years universally acknowledged as a certain and infallible cure for Inflammations, Dummett, Dryness, Blights, Itchings, and Films on the Eyes, proceeding from natural weakness, or from accidents, such as Blows, Dust, Lime, or any thing else being thrown into the Eyes. It is admirable in natural weakness of Sight, in Deflections of Rhomb, and for Aliments in the Eyes, after the Small-Pox, Measles, and Fevers: it is singularly efficacious in destroying all Watery and Gross Humours, and in Strengthening the Sight. In short, there is no disease to which the Eye is subject, but this Salve is a Sovereign Remedy. Many hundreds have experienced its efficacy when in the greatest danger of losing their Sight. A considerable number of cures may be seen at the place of sale.
VOLATILE TINCTURE, FOR THE TOOTH ACHE, The most efficacious remedy ever discovered for that tormenting pain. It is an immediate and permanent relief in the most violent cases; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and may with safety be applied to pregnant women or to children. Price 37 1/2 cents.
The celebrated Botanical Tea, INSTEAD OF FOREIGN TEA. This Tea is universally approved of in preference to Foreign Tea, as the most pleasant, wholesome, enlivening, invigorating, and powerful restorative ever adopted, for persons of all ages, but particularly those of the above description; as it will infallibly strengthen, and eventually repair a bad constitution. It is taken for breakfast instead of foreign tea, and as our first aliment in the morning is designed to recruit the waste of the body from the night's intense perspiration, it is well known, and an important fact which ought to be borne on the mind of every one, that foreign teas are inadequate to such purposes, as all will allow; it invigorates and wears the substance of the solids—This substitute is professionally approved as a salubrious and nourishing diet, or as a morning and afternoon beverage.
The chill watery fluid becomes rich and bal- tamic, and the limbs be covered with flesh, firm and healthy. It will no doubt be acceptable to the reader, to see accounts of some of the remarkable cures and cures which have been performed by this truly invaluable medicine, in the disorders for which it was invented; he has therefore selected a few of such cases as have come within his own immediate knowledge, which are published and may be had (gratis) at any of the places where the Medicine is sold.
FOR THE CURE OF FITS. THE PATENT ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR Convulsions, Epileptic, or Falling Sickness, Are effectually Cured by this Exalted Medicine. Its virtues are absolutely Specific and Unparalleled. It has failed in no instance within the knowledge of the proprietor (when taken agreeable to the directions, and perseverance) the most dreadful Fits ever known. One case of Cure is subjoined out of a considerable number, as proof of its Efficacy attested before the Lord Mayor of London. AFFIDAVIT. "I, James Pocock, of No 40 North Street, in the Parish of St. Luke's, Middlesex, do hereby certify, that I was previously afflicted with Fits for upwards of fourteen years, and that in its violent degree, as to require twelve men to hold me in them, to prevent my dashing myself to pieces. They would generally last me five, six, and often seven hours; in consequence of which my constitution became quite emaciated. I made applications to many eminent gentlemen of the faculty, who afforded me no relief whatever: till I applied to Dr. James Church, of the City Road, who preferred his Antispasmodic Elixir for me, which I took, and which alone cured me of the most dreadful Fits, and restored me to perfect health. This deponent further maketh oath, and saith, that it is now two years since he was cured of his fits, and he has had no return of them whatever. JAMES POCOCK, Sworn before me at the Mansion House, this twenty-ninth day of August, 1796. WM. QUATTLE, Mayor. DR. CHURCH'S CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE LOZENGES For Destroying Worms in Children and Grown Persons. They are an excellent alternative, contain nothing but what is perfectly innocent; may be administered to children of all ages, and are singularly efficacious for Gros Humours, Ruptures, Sore Heads, Bilious Complaints, &c. and are excellent after the Small-Pox, Measles and Fevers: also as a Phylic in the spring and fall of the year.—Price 50 cents each box. Prepared (only) and sold by the inventor and proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his Dispensary, New-York, and by the several Vendors of his Medicines in the United States.
The Botanical Tea Is singularly efficacious in all cases of inward weakness, trembling or shaking of the hands, loss of appetite, (particularly in the morning,) depression of spirits, windy complaints.—It speedily relieves the head and stomach in gouty or rheumatic patients, and in cases of weak digestion, but particularly after making too free with the constitution, by an immoderate use of wine, spirituous liquors, or any intemperance; it is happily suited to hot climates, and is adopted and approved of by some of the first families in the United States and in the West Indies, for its nourishing and invigorating properties; and in bilious cases, where the appetite has failed, it is a sovereign remedy. Prepared, (only) by Dr. James Church, New-York.
FOR THE CURE OF CORNS. Infalible German Corn Plaister. This Plaister (the invention of a German Physician, who administered it in Germany with the greatest success) is infalible for the Cure of Corns: It will effectually eradicate them, Root and Branch, in a short time. Prepared and sold by Dr. Church, at his Dispensary, Washington-Street, New-York.
Plaques, Blotches, Tettars, Ring-Worms, Freckles, Sun-Burns, Shingles and the Pick, by the application of
The Genuine Vegetable Lotion, PREPARED ONLY BY THE INVENTOR, DR. JAMES CHURCH, At his Dispensary, Washington-Street, New-York. The Proprietor, from having administered it several years, with the greatest success in England, is confident it is unrivaled by any Lotion or Ointment whatever. It speedily removes all kinds of Eruptions, Freckles and Sun-Burns, and leaves a Clear Smooth Skin. He therefore recommends it to every person afflicted, as an Efficacious and Infalible Cure.
The above Medicines are prepared, only, by Dr. JAMES CHURCH, at his Dispensary, New-York; & solely appointed, by SAMUEL PLEASANTS Jun. printer Richmond Virginia.
Wanted to Purchase, Five or Six Virginia-born Male Slaves, Between ten and fifteen years of age. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 3, 1800.
Just Received, And for Sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store,
VIEWS OF THE PUBLIC DEBT, RECEIPTS, & EXPENDITURES OF THE UNITED STATES. BY ALBERT GALLATIN. ALSO, Hamilton's Letter TO President Adams, Together with his Amorous Vindication.
Twenty Dollars Reward. Ran away last evening, a girl, by the name of MOLLY; She is a likely mulatto, upwards of twenty years of age, of middle size, very fond of smoking, when spoken to has a smiling look—her clothing will change often I suppose, as she has some variety, and will procure her papers if she should leave Richmond and Manchester. She was raised in the estate of the rev. Price Davies, dec. of New Kenton county, and sold to Mr. John Pleasants, who sold her to me. I will give the above reward for bringing her home, and reasonable charges if brought a distance, in addition. W. Munson. Manchester, Dec. 9, 1800. (u)
FOR SALE, At Samuel Pleasants' Printing-Office, [By the Dozen or Single Copy,] THE COLUMBIAN Spelling & Reading BOOK: AN EASY AND ALLURING GUIDE TO SPELLING AND READING.