Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-02-09 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1129.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square inch, 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.
AN ACT, More effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this commonwealth.
[PASSED JANUARY 29, 1803.] Sec. 1. Whereas numerous inconveniences and losses have accrued to this commonwealth from the want of an adequate mode for the collection of taxes on the payment of taxes: And whereas it is a principle in well organized governments, that property should be held subservient to the public use thereof.
Sec. 2. Be it enacted, That when the taxes upon any tract or survey of land, shall have remained unpaid for the space of two years, such tract or survey of land, shall be forfeited to the commonwealth, and subject to location, according to the terms prescribed by an act, entitled "An act, for reducing in one, the several acts concerning the land office, and retaining the same and manner of granting waste and unappropriated lands, for settling the title and bounds of lands, directing the mode of processioning, and prescribing the duty of surveyors" so far as the said act applies to waste and unappropriated lands, and not to forfeited land: and title thereto shall be acquired by the said location, and by the payment of the taxes due upon such tract or survey of land, as aforesaid forfeited forfeited, shall be subject to the redemption of the former rightful and proper owner, at any time within one year after such forfeiture that have accrued, upon the payment of the taxes due thereon, with interest upon the same from the time they became payable.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That at any time within six months after the annual return of the list of insolvents or delinquents for the payment of the taxes upon land into his office, the auditor of this account shall cause this act to be published for three several times in the gazette or the printer of this commonwealth, and in some newspaper of general circulation, published at the seat of the general government, provided always, that nothing in this act shall be so construed as to authorise the location of any lands within the time limited for the redemption thereof: nor to affect the rights of infants, femes covert, or persons of unsound mind, until one year after the disabilities shall have ceased.
Sec. 4. All acts and parts of acts within the purview of this act, are hereby repealed.
Sec. 5. This act shall commence and be in force from and after the first day of March next.
(A Copy) James Pleasants, jr. v. h. d.
Sales at Auction. Willie SOLD, at Public Auction, on Tuesday the 19th inst. on the premises, the well improved
Half-Acre Lot, Living in that part of this city called Rocketts, No. 207. Formerly the property of Robert Quaker Esq. The lot will admit of a portion into three tenements. The terms of sale, for negotiable notes in the Bank of Virginia at 90 days: an inalienable title will be made, except in the event of the vendor's death.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away on the 24th inst. BILLY, a stout black man, aged about 50 years; his name rather short, an thick lips; he is the same fellow that has attended me as a servant for a number of years; he was clad in home made cloth, of cotton and wool striped with purple and yellow, round faced and pockmarked. I suppose he is possessed of a considerable sum of money, having recently robbed me and has been in the habit of doing so for a length of time before I found him out; he is being satisfied that all confidence with me is lost, he will endeavor to make off either to Norfolk or the Northern states; he is a sensible cunning villain, full of plausibility. I doubt not but he will procure a forged pass. Ten dollars will be given to any person that will deliver him to me, or lock him in any jail in this state, or fifty dollars if taken out of the state or lodged in jail, in either case I am to be notified so that I get him again.
TO HIRE, The present year as a Wet Nurse, A likely Young Woman, With her first child.
Enquire of the PRINTER. February 1, 1805.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE, The Property, On which he now resides, consisting of two acres (town measure) of highly improved land, on which is situated a good brick dwelling, with all the necessary offices.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in Powhatan county, in the month of November, 1804, a dark bay MARE, about four feet 7 or 8 inches high, 9 or 10 years old, a small white spot on her upper lip, a few white hairs on her left fore foot lock, and a few white hairs on her left hind foot lock. Appraised to the sum of $5 dollars.
Posted as the law directs. Jas. Peindexter, c. f. c.
A few Tickets in the RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY, (now drawing) for sale at this office—price $1.
Notice.
THE subscribers having put an end to their retail business, request the debtors to this firm to come forward, without loss of time, to have their accounts adjusted, and to pay what may be due; as great indulgence has been already given, further cannot, reasonably be expected—George M'Credie will attend at this place, for the purpose of settling the accounts, and receiving payment. Those who do not pay, or give satisfactory assurance of paying soon, must blame themselves if suits are instituted against them.
LYLE & M'CREDIE. Manchester, Feb. 4th. 1805.
THE Sheriffs of the counties of Princess Anne, Norfolk and Nansemond, composing a district; of the counties of Buckingham, Albemarle, Amherst and Fluvanna, composing another district; and of the counties of Elizabeth City, Warwick and York, composing another district; of the counties of Bedford, Campbell, Henry, Pittsylvania, Patrick and Franklin, composing another district; and of the counties of Westmoreland, Stafford, and King George, composing another district; and of the counties of Accomack and Northampton, composing another district; which several districts constitute the Class No. 4, of the Senate of Virginia, will please to take notice, that an election in rotation is to be held, on the several election days of the said counties, in the month of April next, for the choice of a Senator to represent each of the districts above mentioned, in the General Assembly, for four years next ensuing.
THO: HANSTORD, C. S. February 1st. 1805.
Stop Thief! Stop Thief!
On Sunday morning last the 2d inst. my Horse, Saddle and Bridle were taken from me by a man whom I had been going to Col. Selden's, and should return after dinner, of the following description, viz:—A young man about 21 or 22 years of age, black hair short behind, but on the top of his head rather bushy and spreading, dark complexion, thin visage, looks well and appears genteel; his nose is long, rather inclined upwards, about six feet high; his dress follows: a light-colored great coat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a light-colored shirt, a dark-colored cravat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a dark-colored waistcoat, a 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Wm. BRYAN. Rocketts Landing, 5th February, 1805.
N. B. The printers of the Intelligencer in Petersburg, the Express in Fredericksburg and the printer of the Review in Staunton, are requested to insert the above in their respective papers until discontinued in the Argus , and forward their accounts to the subscriber in Richmond.
W. B.
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, January 7.
Debate on receding the District of Columbia.
Mr. EARLY in continuation.
If no positive good can be proved to arise from the existing state of things, that of itself would with me be a reason amply sufficient to justify the adoption of the resolutions upon the table. But, Sir, in my opinion, it is easy to demonstrate, not only that much positive evil does result, but that much more will probably result from the retention of the district. The gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Stanfield) has forcibly represented the evils arising from the load of business which is thrown upon us from this fruitful source. He has well stated the total impracticability of our legislating with any correctness for those, with whose interests and concerns we are entirely unacquainted. Need I call to the minds of gentlemen the recollection of that which they are in the daily habit of witnessing—the collision of so many rival and contending interests? Need I call to their minds a very recent scene, in which the sensibilities of this House were so strongly excited in
the discussion of a question relative to a part of the district? Need I call to their minds, how much the order and tranquillity of the house was invaded by the presence and anxiety of the opposing parties? If these things happen in the present infancy of our territorial government, what evils may not be anticipated when with increase of numbers we shall have an increase of interests, wants, pretensions and antipathies? When disappointment shall increase discontent, and we are engaged in the discussion of territorial party question? The language of petition may be converted into the language of menace, and where now we have a peaceable people, laying their complaints at our feet, we may have a mob brandishing their weapons at our heads.
Of a certain part of the people of this territory who have expressed to us their enmity to the resolutions, it may with propriety be asked why they are desirous of continuing to live under the exclusive government of the United States? Why should they wish to continue subject to a government whose laws they endeavor to obstruct? Why wish to continue under a system of things, where they not only refuse to execute the laws themselves, but all in their power to render such execution by others disgraceful? These inconsistencies remain for themselves to reconcile.
There is another point of view in which this subject deserves to be considered. It is in its relation to the executive officer of the general government. Mr. Chairman, I am not by nature jealous. I believe I am not enough so. When I shall have counted more years and have seen more of human nature it is not improbable I may be more disposed to suspect the correctness of human motives than I do at present. But I have seen enough to convince me that the best prayer which was ever prayed, was that against being led into temptation. The most effectual means of steering clear of temptation is to avoid opportunity. All example teaches that a military force at the command of an active, ambitious and unprincipled leader, is the most dangerous foe to liberty. I know, Sir, that faction and rebellion have also had their share in fostering the human race; but faction and rebellion generally carry with them their own cure. The military of this district are subject to the orders of your President, Sir, who may not always have a President whose principles will be a safe guard for the correctness of his actions. He is to judge of the occasions proper for calling the military of the district into the field to the plausible pretext of preserving order, or guarding the government from insult or injury, may array a military force around these walls. Put the case of a contested Presidential election, and the incumbent in office a man of military genius, insinuating, bold and unprincipled. The military force of the district is at his command, the officers appointed by him. Gratitude, patronage, emolument, all those principles which operate most strongly with a soldiery, are arrayed on one side and opposed by that weak thing the amor patrie on the other. This house on whom the constitution has devolved the right of settling the choice, may under the same pretext of preserving the public order, be surrounded by the whole military force of the district, and then farewell freedom of decision.
Upon the subject of the city, I wish to be distinctly understood. There is no gentleman in this house who wishes more for its prosperity than myself. None who would more resist any attempt to unsettle any of the existing establishments within it. I feel it to be the duty of this government to nurse it by every aid within their power. Let us give permanency to our station within it, and give the inhabitants the right of governing themselves. But I believe for myself, that we shall witness no prosperity or settled confidence here until we strip ourselves of the district. I believe the district is a dead weight about the city, which if not shaken off, will soon or later, bury the whole in ruins.
Mr. Eppes. With the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smilie) considered the question of receding the territory of Columbia entirely separate and distinct from a question to remove the seat of government. He did not understand the particular connection between the two questions. He believed that the seat of government would be as permanently fixed here, if the jurisdiction of Congress extended only over the soil covered by its public buildings, as if it embraced any given number of square miles. All that the national legislature wants here is accommodation. Assembled at this place for purposes of general legislation, the exercise of a local sovereignty over a few square miles is neither beneficial to the nation nor interesting to Congress. The right of legislating for persons around us whose local interests we do not feel or understand, cannot attach to this spot the representative of the nation. The exercise of this power by Congress cannot at-
tach to this spot the nation itself. The public convenience and interest fixed our government within this territory—the public convenience and interest can alone continue it here. The permanent seat of our government depends not on the extent of our powers over the country around us, but on the will of the nation. Whatever might be the feelings of other gentlemen on this subject, he had no hesitation in declaring that although he was in favor of receding the territory of Columbia, he should never feel himself authorised as a representative of Virginia to vote for a removal of the seat of government.
In the observations he should make on this subject he was willing to pursue the course taken by the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Dennis) who had set out with declaring that he considered receding the territory, as unconstitutional and impolitic. He would examine these two questions, and first the constitutional right of Congress to recede the territory. If the words of the constitution were, that Congress shall exercise exclusive legislation over the territory, there would be no doubt that, like every other part of the constitution they must be obeyed. Whatever inconveniences might attend the exercise of this power by Congress, if by the words of the constitution it was positively enjoined as a duty, we could not shrink from its performance. The words of the constitution are, that Congress shall have power to exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district of country, not exceeding ten miles square, as may by cession of particular states become the seat of the government of the United States. What do we understand by the words shall have power to exercise ? Not that Congress shall ; but that Congress may , exercise exclusive legislation over the district precisely as she may exercise any other of her delegated powers. By the first clause of the eighth section of the first article of the constitution, Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, by another clause to borrow money, and by other clauses various other powers, which certainly may, or may not be exercised, without a violation of the constitution; as for example, if Congress was never to lay a tax; was never to borrow money; was never to lay an excise; or to pass a uniform law on the subject of bankruptcy; it could not be contended that the constitution was violated because she did not exercise these powers; yet in all these cases the language of the constitution is, "Congress shall have power." Nor did he suppose, if Congress were never to exercise exclusive legislation over this territory, it could be contended the constitution was violated; because this power, like all others given under the different clauses of the eighth section, may, or may not be exercised; as the public exigencies shall require. None of the clauses are mandatory. The national legislature is in every case left to determine whether the public good requires the exercise of a particular power. If then Congress may never exercise this power; and not violate the constitution; it follows, that the actual exercise of exclusive legislation over this territory, is not an essential part of the constitution, but that this clause, like all others in the eighth section, is a mere grant of power. If then this clause which gives to Congress exclusive legislation over this territory, is only a grant of power, the use she may constitutionally make of her power, depends on the extent of the grant; and we may fairly enquire whether the power over this territory is conferred on Congress, in terms so unlimited as to authorise its transfer to any other person or persons.
In order to decide this question, it will be necessary to ascertain; what is the power conferred by Congress over this district, by the terms exclusive legislation, in all cases whatsoever. Is it the same limited sovereignty, which she possesses over other territories of the United States, which have not become states? Or is it an absolute sovereignty? In countries where no written compacts or charters exist between the people, and those who govern, sovereignty is defined, to be the "power of making laws." A right to dictate the rule of action in all cases subject to no control is certainly a complete sovereignty. In this country, in the individual states, the sovereignty resides in the people, and the legislative power extends only to certain specified objects, fixed by their constitutions. Under the general government also, the legislative power of Congress, so far as it respects the confederated states, extends only, to certain specified objects, fixed by the constitution, and all powers not expressly given are reserved by the states or people. In speaking therefore of the legislative power of a state or of Congress so far as it relates to the United States, we mean nothing more, than the power of making such laws as are authorised by the constitutions of the different states, or of the United States. He supposed however, that the terms "exclusive legislation," contained
in the article, which gave to Congress jurisdiction over this territory, had a very different meaning from the mere power of making laws. They did, in his opinion, vest in Congress absolute sovereignty over the district. He had no doubt but that the words were selected for that purpose. An absolute sovereignty, is the power to pass laws, without any limitation, is to the exercise of that power. Let any gentleman attend to the clause which gives to Congress jurisdiction over this district of country—Congress shall have power to exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever. What is the limitation to this power? Is there any but the moral rectitude of Congress? Have the people of this territory any charter of rights? If they have, where is it to be found? Can they claim the constitution of the United States as their charter of rights? They are not parties to that compact. If they are at all parties to that compact, it must be, as citizens of Maryland and Virginia. Whatever rights, as a portion of the states of Maryland and Virginia, they might have acquired, by being citizens of those states, at the time the constitution of the United States was adopted, were certainly lost, by the acts of cession of Maryland and Virginia. By that transfer they lost their chartered rights under the state constitutions of Maryland and Virginia, and also the rights they had acquired under the constitution of the United States as portions of the states of Maryland and Virginia at the time of its adoption. By the acts of cession their right of property only, is secured; their political rights vested in Congress. And the people of this territory, have as good a right to claim as their charter, the state constitutions of Maryland and Virginia, as they would have to claim the constitution of the United States. Their rights under the constitution of the United States were acquired as citizens of Maryland and Virginia, and their rights as citizens of those states are lost. It is not therefore in the constitution of the United States, we are to look for the limitation of the power of Congress as it respects this district. Is it in the people of the district we are to look for this limitation? Have they any share in our election? Are we in any shape responsible to them? Are they represented on this floor? Do they pretend to claim, or exercise, any political rights? If then an absolute power to legislate without control, is absolute sovereignty, and there is no control, either by charter, or in the people of this territory over the power of Congress, as it respects this district, it follows irresistibly, however palliating it may be to the people of the district, that as complete sovereignty over them as human language can give is vested in Congress. That her will is the law of the district of Columbia, and that the political privileges of the people depend solely on the moral rectitude of the national legislature. This doctrine is strengthened by the opinion which has always been entertained, that the framers of the constitution intended to vest Congress with absolute power within this district. And indeed he had often heard that one of the most conspicuous friends to this monster in the constitution, declared that liberty ought not to exist within the ten miles square, that one great officer, and one great prison, was the only government which ought to be established within this devoted territory. If, as he had attempted to shew, an absolute sovereignty over the territory was vested in Congress, it followed as a necessary consequence that it might be transferred.—The United States had sanctioned the principle of transfer where the sovereignty was complete, because they had acquired a valuable territory under such a transfer.

Whereupon it was resolved that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition. Likewise a report on the petition of P. Pettigrew who held several offices at New Orleans by right of purchase from Spain, praying them to be continued or his purchase money reimbursed; with a resolution that he have leave to withdraw his petition.
On motion of Mr Lucas, the report was postponed till Monday next. Mr Speaker laid before the house a letter and statement and documents relative to the claim of Alexander Scott against the Cherokee Indians, for 33 negroes plundered in 1794.
Mr Huger moved to refer the same to the committee of the whole appointed on the petition of Alexander Scott. Agreed to.
Mr Richards from the committee of enrolment, reported that the committee had examined the two following bills and found them to be duly enrolled, viz. The act for completing the south wing of the capitol, and for other purposes; and the act for the support of the naval establishment of the United States for the year 1805.
The engrossed bill for the relief of capt. Alexander Murray was read a third time—and on the question, shall the bill pass?
Mr Conrad could not agree to a measure of the kind. The conduct of captain Murray had been decided illegal in every court in the U. States into which it had been carried; he did not approve of a legislative body re-examining decisions of courts of justice, as they were totally unqualified for the object. He therefore could not be content to give a silent vote; for which reason he called the yeas and nays:
The yeas and nays were taken on the passage of the bill, and were, yeas 65—nays 37.
Mr McCreery moved that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of continuing in force the act declaring the assent of congress to an act passed by the state of Maryland 28th December, 1793, for the establishment of an health office at the port of Baltimore, and that the committee have leave to report by bill otherwise—agreed to, and a committee of three appointed for the purpose.
Mr Nicholson moved for the house to go into committee of the whole on the bill for preserving peace in the ports and harbors of the U. States and in the waters under their jurisdiction. The house agreed to the same.
Mr Gregg in the chair.
Mr Nicholson introduced two amendments, one to supply the place of the 2d section of the bill, and the other as a substitute for the 3d section; they being lengthy and important clauses he wished them to be printed before they were discussed; for which reason he wished the committee to rise, report progress, and ask leave to sit again.
Mr R. Griswold had also prepared an amendment in the place of the 2d section, which he wished also to be read and printed; it was accordingly received, and the committee having risen and reported, the amendments were all ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr Crowninshield the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill for the relief of the sufferers by fire in the city of New York, in the state of New York. Mr Tenney in the chair.
Mr Early proposed a new section providing for the cases of those who suffered losses by the hurricane of the 8th of September last, at Savannah in Georgia, Beaufort, Charleston, and George Town, South Carolina.
The committee having agreed thereto, rose and reported the same, and the bill and amendments were postponed until tomorrow.
Mr McCreery presented a petition from P. A. Gustee praying to be reimbursed certain duties irregularly paid to the collector of Baltimore. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr Eustis called up the following resolution, offered by him on the 22d instant.
Resolved, That it is expedient to provide, by law, for defraying the expense incident to fitting and preparing one of the navy yards belonging to the United States, and lying near the margin of the ocean, for the reception and repairing of such ships of war as are now at sea on their return to port, and such other ships or vessels of war as may hereafter return from their cruises or stations.
This motion occasioned considerable discussion, and was referred to the committee of the whole for Monday next.
Mr Clark moved that the secretary of the Treasury be directed to make a circumstantial report of all the claims standing upon the books of the treasury against the United States which are barred by the acts of limitation, upon what authority the settlements, and liquidations were made, and the persons with whom they are made, and to whom they are now due, and the different circumstances which may exist in respect to the several classes of claims.
This motion after being some time under consideration was postponed on motion of Mr Thomas till Tuesday next.
Mr Purvance laid on the table a resolution for referring to the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury and the attorney general, the consideration of the constitutionality and expediency of granting to the inhabitants of the district
of Columbia a legislature chosen by themselves, with instructions, in case they deem it constitutional and expedient, to report a system to the next session of congress.
Friday, January 25. A message in writing from the President of the United States was received and read as follows: To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I communicate for the information of Congress, the report of the director of the Mint, of the operations of that institution for the last year.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. The letter and report were ordered to be printed.
Mr Leib from the committee appointed on that subject, reported a bill making an appropriation for the completion of the Arsenal belonging to the United States on the banks of the Schuylkill, to the amount of 18,900 dollars, which was read twice and referred to the committee of the whole for Monday.
Mr Crowninshield moved that the committee of ways and means be directed to enquire what alterations are necessary in the laws fixing the salaries and emolument of the collectors of duties on import and tonnage, which motion was carried in the affirmative.
Mr Southard presented the petition of Cuthbert Simms of the 1st Regiment of the Virginia line commanded by Col. Grayson, and who was disabled from doing duty for a considerable time, by a strain he got on his marching from the southward to the northward in 1776, which strain has rendered him incapable of procuring support for himself, his wife, and children, praying relief. Referred to the committee of the whole, who have that subject before them.
Mr Findley presented a memorial from a number of the inhabitants of the counties of Jefferson and Belmont in the state of Ohio and of Ohio county in Virginia, recommending a particular route for the road intended to be laid out from the district of Columbia through the state of Ohio. On motion the memorial was referred to the committee of the whole, who have that subject before them.
Mr Latimore presented a memorial from the legislative council and the house of representatives of the Mississippi territory, stating sundry grievances to which they were exposed by the act of congress for the government of the same. They complain that a man is not qualified to vote unless he possess fifty acres of land, whereby those who hold houses and town lots as well as respectable citizens of considerable personal estate are disfranchised—The inequality of representation in the several counties to the number of inhabitants in each—The necessity of extending the powers and authorities of an additional judge lately furnished the territory—The inconveniencies arising from the prescribed mode of the disposal of lands—The necessity of establishing an Hospital at the Natchez, and lastly an increase of the salaries of the judges. On motion the memorial was referred to a select committee of five members.
Mr Macon (Speaker) presented a petition which had been inclosed to him from Edwin Lewis, the legal representative of Henry Mall, complaining of certain acts of the Commissioners of the Mississippi Territory with which he was dissatisfied. On motion this petition was referred to the last mentioned committee.
A message from the Senate by Mr. Otis their Secretary informing that the Senate had passed an act concerning the mode of surveying the public lands of the United States to which they request the concurrence of the house. The act was read twice, and referred to a committee of five.
Mr Smilie presented a petition from a number of purchasers of the public lands of the United States in the state of Ohio, under the laws of congress. Referred to the committee appointed on the sale of public lands of the United States in the state of Ohio.
Mr R. Griswold after stating at some length the provision made by the several laws of the United States, respecting the duties on the importation of goods, wares and merchandise into the United States, and endeavoring to show that Salt-petre had been particularly exempted from the payment of duties, under most of them, but that lately the comptroller of the treasury had directed the like duties to be taken upon the importation as upon other ad valorem goods—He regretted that a difference existed on this point—his own opinion as well as that of several eminent civilians being the reverse, he moved that the committee of ways and means be instructed to enquire whether salt-petre is at this time liable by law to a duty on the importation thereof into the United States. If liable to a duty what is the rate thereof, and whether it is not expedient to define by law the duty to be paid hereafter on that article.
After some conversation on the subject—The motion was agreed to.
A message from the senate by Mr Otis their secretary was received, informing that the senate had agreed to the bill relating to the valuation of houses, lands, and slaves in South Carolina, under the United States direct tax. And to the act supplementary to an act entitled an act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, with an amendment to which they request the concurrence of the house.
On motion of Mr J. Clay the amendment of the senate to the last mentioned
bill was referred to the committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr Crowninshield called for the order of the day on the bill for the relief of the sufferers by the late fire in New-York. The motion being agreed to the house took into consideration the amendment proposed by Mr Early and agreed to in committee of the whole, for extending the like relief to those who suffered by the storm of the 8th September last, in the ports of Savannah, Beaufort, Charleston & George-town in Georgia and South Carolina.
The motion being expressly to strike out Georgia and South Carolina, for the purpose of particularizing the ports intended to be relieved, viz. Savannah, Beaufort, Charleston and George-town, a division of the question was called for, & the question being put on striking out it was carried in the affirmative. The remainder of the motion, viz. shall the above mentioned ports be inserted passed in the negative, so there stood a blank in the bill without connection. It was then suggested that it would be proper to extend this relief all along the coast where sufferings had taken place. But this being opposed as too extensive and likely to defeat the bill altogether.
On motion of Mr Early the amendment was referred to a committee of the whole for the purpose of restoring it to the state it was in before it was mangled. The motion of reference was carried for Monday next.
Mr G. W. Campbell called for the order of the day on the resolution authorizing the establishment of a post road from Knoxville in Tennessee to the settlements on the Tombigbee river, and so on to New-Orleans.
On the question, will the house resolve itself into a committee accordingly—It passed in the negative.
Mr Stanford moved to discharge the committee of the whole, with a view of referring the subject to the committee on post offices and post roads.
Mr Newton wished the subject to remain in its present state, until the information, which the house had requested of the president was received.
Mr G. W. Campbell thought the subject not a proper one for the committee on post offices and post roads, and gentlemen might recollect that such a motion had been made when the business was first introduced, and it then failed of success; he hoped the like fate would attend the present motion. It would be recollected that the information alluded to by his friend from Virginia, had been requested seven weeks since, and he presumed was not yet to be procured, nor perhaps might it be during the session; he hoped however the house would agree to proceed to the examination of the subject.
Mr Gregg thought it would be as well to refer it to the committee of the whole on the bill directing the application of a certain sum of money out of the proceeds of the sale of western lands for opening certain roads.
Mr Stanford observed the subjects were not similar, as there was a material difference between the usual roads through a county for carrying its produce to market—and a main post road like the one under contemplation.
The question on the motion to discharge the committee of the whole, was lost without a division.
Mr Nelson reminded the house that they had done him the honor of electing him one of the managers for conducting the trial of Judge Chase, and asked permission to inform them, that his private business and domestic affairs were so circumstanced, that he should be forced to be absent from next Saturday or Sunday was a week, during at least the ensuing fortnight. Under this peculiar pressure, he begged leave to decline his appointment as a manager. He mentioned this subject in order to apprise the house that if they considered another member necessary, by excusing him, now upon his request, they might have sufficient time to appoint another.
On motion to excuse Mr Nelson from serving as a manager it was agreed to.
Mr Dana called for the order of the day, on the report of the committee of claims, respecting the Yazoo claims to lands. He did this, that at the time of adjournment, it might be considered as the unfinished business, and might have the preference over every other order of Monday. It would be recollected, that the report was made last week and fixed as the order of the day for Monday last, but he had forbore to call it up till this time, in order that gentlemen, after having had the printed report, so long in their hands, might be prepared to med the discussion, if not the decision.
Mr Newton was about observing that the subject was too important to be taken up in a thin house, and if gentlemen looked round they would perceive most of the seats vacant.
He was here reminded by the speaker that no debate could take place on the priority of business. If gentlemen were not prepared to go into committee of the whole, they would vote against the present motion.
Mr Newton said since that was the case he would move to adjourn. The motion to adjourn being decided in the negative.
The speaker put the question on going into committee of the whole on the report.
On division, there were 47 in the affirmative, and 42 in the negative, the motion was of course carried.
A message was received from the President of the United States informing that
he had approved and signed the act making an appropriation for the support of the navy for the year 1805, also, the bill appropriating 130,000 dollars for completing the south wing of the Capitol and other purposes.
A message from the senate by Mr Otis their secretary, informing that they had passed the bill for the relief of J. Steele.
The house, on motion of Mr John Randolph, balloted for a manager instead of Mr R. Nelson excused; on counting the ballots, amounting in the whole to 95, Mr Clarke had 52 votes, and was declared to be duly elected.
Mr J. Clay moved that a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any what alterations were necessary in the act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in case of contested elections of members of the house of representatives of the United States, and to compel the attendance of witnesses, and that the committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr G. Griswold presented a petition from Abraham Wolebar of Warren, an old revolutionary soldier, praying relief. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr Claiborne called for the order of the day, on the bill for the extinguishment of debts due by the United States. On the question to take up the same, only 17 members rose; it was of course lost.
Mr Dana called for the order of the day on the report of the committee on the Louisiana business.
On Mr Dana's call, a motion was made to postpone the same till Thursday next, that motion failed, the division being 51 in the affirmative, and 55 in the negative.
It was moved to postpone it until tomorrow; this motion was carried, 65 members voting for it.
The house then agreed to Mr J. Randolph's motion to go into committee of the whole on the Louisiana memorial.
The following resolution, which concludes the report of the select committee, was agreed to without a division.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made, by law, for extending to the inhabitants of Louisiana the right of self government.
The committee rose, and the house immediately concurred without a division in their report, and instructed the same committee that brought in the report, to bring in the necessary bills.
Dr Eustis presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of Charlestown, near Boston, praying to be established as a port of entry. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr Crowninshield reported from the committee of commerce and manufactures, against the petition from Plymouth, in North-Carolina, praying to be established as a port of entry. The report was referred to the committee of the whole, for Wednesday.
The house went into a committee of the whole, on the motion of Mr Root, on the bill to discharge John York from his imprisonment.
Mr Tenney in the chair.
After some time spent in considering the same, the committee rose and reported the bill; which being agreed to by the house, it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to morrow.
Mr J. Clay moved that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of providing by law for the more effectual prevention of fraud and forgery on the bank of the United States. The motion was carried, and referred to a committee of three.
The house went into a committee of the whole on Dr. Eustis's motion for fixing up and repairing one of the Navy Yards on the margin of the ocean for the reception and repair of our vessels of war on their return to the United States.
Mr Varnum in the chair.
A lengthy discussion took place on this motion, and several attempts were made to alter it; all of which having failed, the committee agreed to the original resolution and reported it to the house.
The vote was 53 in its favor, and 51 against it.
Mr Claiborne called for the yeas and nays on taking the question upon the same in the house.
But while the members were rising in support of Mr C's call, a motion was made and carried to adjourn.
Tuesday, January 29.
The motion of Dr. Eustis for preparing and fitting up one of the Navy Yards on the margin of the ocean for the reception and repair of the vessels of war now on cruise or foreign station, being the unfinished business of yesterday was taken up.
Mr Nicholson moved to refer it to a select committee.
On the question, there were 47 ayes, and 62 noes, so it was lost.
Dr Eustis moved to postpone the consideration of the same till Saturday next. Agreed to.
Mr Nicholson called for the order of day on the bill making provision for the preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the U. States and in the waters under their jurisdiction.
Mr Elliot called up the report of the committee of claims on the Yazoo lands in the Mississippi territory.
The question was taken on the first order mentioned and lost, being 53 for it and 55 against it.
Mr Thomas reported from the committee for the purpose a bill to authorise

Joshua Sands and others to erect a bridge across the marsh and Wollebaugh in Navy Yard on Long Island, which was read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
Mr Elliot renewed his call for the order of the day, which was agreed to, accordingly the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole into a committee of the whole on the Yazoo claims.
Geo. Varnum in the chair. After a short discussion, the committee rose and reported the resolution in favor of admitting the claim by way of compromise. The vote was 61 in the affirmative, and 50 against it.
The house took the report of the committee of the whole into consideration— and Mr Clark proposed to amend the resolution by adding a proviso. That no part of the five millions of acres reserved to compensate certain claims, should be applied to the benefit of the claimants under the act passed or pretended to be passed by the legislature of Georgia in the year 1795. On this question Mr J. Randolph called the yeas and nays, in which he was supported by the constitutional number. Mr J. Randolph went into an argument showing the impropriety of the measure; and the sitting terminated some time after the usual hour by an adjournment.
NEW YORK, Jan. 29—30. The ship Ontario, Capt. Weeks who arrived last night from Liverpool, sailed the 29th November, and has brought us a fresh supply of London Papers, Price Current & Lloyd's List to the 24th of this month; from which we have selected such articles as are most interesting. Capt. Weeks had London papers to the 27th, but gave them to a British frigate. We are verbally informed, that a Spanish war was considered inevitable.
The Traveller of the 3d Nov. gives an official account of the capture of the Spanish Frigate La Madre de Dios, from Vera Cruz, by the British privateer Lord Melville, Captain Hutchinson, on her first cruise, after an action of five hours—The British had 12 killed and 22 wounded. The Spaniards 40 killed, besides the 2d captain and a passenger, and 70 wounded. From a List of shipwrecked Persons, 17. Wheat 13s 6d. to 15s. per 70lb. Sine flour, 60 to 62s. per bbl. N. York Pot Ashes 44 to 45s. per cwt. Pearl do. 47 to 49s. Rice 45 to 57s. Turpentine 17 to 18s. 6d. Tar 24 to 25s. The crops of wheat have proved defective, and but little prospect of foreign supplies. Good staves scarce and steady sale.
The present fall of snow is probably greater than was ever known in the latitude of New York. It began to snow at about eight o'clock on Saturday evening and without intermission till yesterday (Monday) about five in the afternoon; when it held up for a little time and then recommenced and continued until about eight in the evening, so that it may be said to have snowed eight and forty hours: a circumstance not to be paralleled in the memory of any man living.
Several of the people belonging to the Augusta, which lately sunk off Coney Island, were on Sunday brought up in town in a miserable condition. They were curled up in the hold, their hands and feet frozen to rigidity, and devoid of sensation.
The Newbern Mail due on Monday morning, was not received at the post Office until 5 o'clock yesterday evening. The canal of snow which has fallen renders the roads totally impassable. Five and twenty sleighs started from Newark, in company with the stage yesterday, to break the road to Powles Hook. The post horn, northern and eastern mails, due yesterday, had not arrived when our paper went to press. The corporation are said to have applied to the legislature for permission to cut the wooden fortifications on the battery for fire wood.
Capt. How, of the schr. Mary, arrived last night, left St. Lucar November 25th. He informs that an English squadron was off Cadiz, and that they boarded all vessels bound in or out of the different ports of Spain. A Spanish frigate bound to Lima was boarded by the squadron, and ordered to return to Cadiz.
After a proclamation had been published and Te Deum being sung for the restoration of health at Cadiz, the fever had again broke out, and became very sickly. It was still sickly at Cartagen, Malaga and Gibraltar. The Essex American frigate was lying at Cadiz the 15th of November.
PHILADELPHIA, January 29. Sch. Richmond, Lewis, from Richmond to this port, is aground near Davis's Point, and frozen up, on the Jersey shore.
Private Entertainment. THE subscriber has taken a lease of five years, for the well known and commodious house in the city of Richmond, long occupied by Mr Richard Crouch, which is situated on the street leading from the main street by the Governor's, and is near the vendue store of Pinner and Moncure. He is provided with an excellent stable, which shall be constantly supplied with forage of the best quality, where he will receive horses at delivery, and the utmost attention shall be paid to those horses which may be committed to his care. The long experience, which the subscriber has had in this kind of business, and the general satisfaction which he has given to those who have favored him with their custom at Manchester and other places, authorizes him to hope, that he will not only continue to receive the patronage of his former friends, but likewise the countenance and favor of the public at large.
He also proposes to take in about 20 BOARDERS, on reasonable terms, and begs leave to assure those who may favor him with their patronage, that every attention and exertion shall be used to give entire satisfaction. And the subscriber also offers his services to sell horses on commission—in all cases where he may be employed to do so, he will charge the owner no more than the actual cost for the support of such horses.
PETER MOSELEY. WHEREAS I gave to Richard Spelman an unnegotiable note, dated 29th of October last, for £15 to be paid in twelve months, which he has since deprived me of receiving any valuable consideration for—these are to notify all persons concerned, that I shall not discharge the same by payment.
Luman Bishop. February 5th, 1805. P.S. I have a convenient TENEMENT for a family, to RENT, near the courthouse—where will be sold on Wednesday next, Beds, house, hold and kitchen Furniture for cash or credit.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1805.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Extract from the Journals of the Senate, January 29th, 1805. Resolved, that the opinion of the senate, that they have a constitutional power to amend every bill originating in the house of delegates, except such as impose taxes only.
Resolved, that all bills calculated to ensure the collection of the revenue, are by the constitution subject to be amended by the senate.
Resolved, that to incorporate these different subjects in one bill, tends to deprive the senate of their constitutional power to amend that part which respects the collection.
Resolved, therefore, that the bill entitled an "act to impose taxes for the support of government," inasmuch as it comprehends these different subjects, be rejected.
The legislature of Delaware have appointed JAMES A. BAYARD, a senator, to represent that state, in the senate of the United States, for the term of six years, commencing on the fourth day of March next.
On Monday the 28th ult. the senate of Pennsylvania decided on the articles of impeachment against the honorable the judges of the supreme court:—Thirteen of the members voted for condemning, and eleven for acquitting them, to wit,
Joseph Hart, James Brady, Jonas Hartzel, James Gamble, Gabriel Heister, James Harris, William M. Arthur, John Heister, D. Montgomery, jr. Edward Heston, Thomas Morton, John Kean, John Piper, Presly Carr Lane, John Porter, Christ. Mayer, William Reed, Tho. Mewhorter, Radolph Spangler, William Pennell, John Steele, William Pennell, Joseph Vance, John Richards—11. Robert Whitehill—13.
They are therefore acquitted, as no person can be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present.
(Poulton's paper.) The number of the votes being reported to the speaker, by the clerk—
The Speaker said to the judges; Edward Shippen, Jasper Yates, & Thomas Smith, you have been tried upon an impeachment brought against you by the house of representatives, for the commonwealth, and you have heard the opinion of the court—and there are 13 votes which declare you guilty, and 11 which declare you not guilty; the number which declare you guilty, not amounting to two-thirds—according to the constitution you are acquitted. The judges thereupon immediately rose and retired.
And the court was closed by an adjournment to the chamber of the senate—and the committee of the whole house of representatives having reported, the house also adjourned till ten o'clock on Tuesday morning. (Aurora.)
In our last paper the parts taken by the several Speakers in the House of Representatives on Thursday in the debate on the Georgia claims is erroneously stated. The gentlemen who are stated to have supported Mr. Clark's amendment, opposed it, and vice versa. The following is a correct statement.
On Thursday, Messrs. Gregg and J. Randolph supported: and Messrs. Jackson, Findlay and Root opposed the amendment.
From various sources we learn, that very great and general distress exists among the merchants in New-York, in consequence of certain extraordinary proceedings on the part of some of the banks. We are informed that many hundred thousand dollars are being over, as it is termed, at the respective banks. In one of the newspapers we observe the following advertisement.
DISCOUNTS. The merchants of this city are particularly requested to attend a meeting at the Tontine coffee-house, this day, at 12 o'clock, to devise some means to remove the cause of the present calamity; or to adopt measures for the preservation of the mercantile interest during the persecution of the banking companies of this city.
January 29. We understand that the project of the meeting was to enter into a general agreement to make no payments at all for the present.
From the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Those persons who have been in the habit of stealing my Fence for a considerable time past, are respectfully informed, if equally agreeable to them, it will be more convenient to me, if they steal my wood, and leave the fence for the present—and as it may be attended with some little inconvenience getting over the palings, the gate is left unfastened for their accommodation.
J. SWIFT.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. Eighth Day's Drawing. Prize of 100 dollars—No. 3450. Prizes of 12 dollars—Nos. 1367 2699
Table with 10 columns and 10 rows of numbers: 414 2334 1548 3271 338 725 5455 000, 2830 2658 2035 3648 612 573 279 2423, 1704 1940 1197 2522 2420 1444 2728, 1100 3466 3121 2132 2959 1767 3615, 1774 1327 1922 143 283 3005 2274, 2368 2904 2440 668 480 1880 1345, 2026 1363 2065 3690 625 598 1800, 332 547 1655 824.
1000 Tickets are drawn in all, and the gain of the wheel 3792 dollars. Tickets raised to 11 dollars each.
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY, BALTIMORE.
Twenty-Eighth Day's Drawing. 300 tickets drawn this day. Prize of 500 dollars—No. 11490. Prizes of 100 dollars—Nos. 13347 16319. Prizes of 50 dollars—Nos. 2001 4069 7757 10719 11304 15149 19973. Prizes of 20 dollars—Nos. 16708 5803 14999 10689 8347 11629 17308 19612 2114 13067 7425 3985 17535 19351 18282 18598 1317 19945 19078 19059 3125 795 15940 14875 6739 8195 1123 20026 15345 10505 13452 210 19636 2464 4890 8963 5289 20592. Gain of the wheel this day 385 dollars—Total gain, 12390 dollars.
Elk Creek, Louisa county, Feb. 8, 1805. When there is a vacancy in the office of Senator, in the district composed of the counties of Henrico, Goochland and Louisa, I wish to be considered a candidate for the appointment.
WILLIAM SMITH. (By Authority.)
AN ACT Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expenses of the Navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five, the following sums be, and the same are hereby respectively appropriated, that is to say:
For the pay and subsistence of the officers, and the pay of the seamen, four hundred and fifteen thousand five hundred and seventy-eight dollars:
For provisions, two hundred and twenty seven thousand and eighty-six dollars, and forty cents:
For medicine, instruments, hospital stores, and all expenses on account of the sick, ten thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars:
For repairs of vessels, store rent, and other contingent expenses, four hundred and eleven thousand nine hundred and fifty-one dollars, and two cents:
For the pay and subsistence of the Marine Corps, including provisions for those on shore, and forage for the staff, eighty-two thousand five hundred and ninety-three dollars and sixty cents:
For clothing for the same, sixteen thousand five hundred and thirty-six dollars and ninety-eight cents:
For military stores for the same, one thousand six hundred and thirty-five dollars:
For medicine, medical services, hospital stores, and all expenses on account of the sick belonging to the marine corps, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars:
For Quarter Masters' and Barrack Masters' stores, officers' travelling expenses, armourers' and carpenters' bills, fuel, premium for enlisting, music, and other contingent expenses, eight thousand four hundred and nineteen dollars:
For the expense of navy yards, docks, and other improvements, the pay of superintendents, store keepers, clerks and laborers, sixty thousand dollars:
For completing the marine barracks at the city of Washington, three thousand five hundred dollars:
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums herein specifically appropriated, and amounting altogether to the sum of one million two hundred and forty thousand dollars, shall be paid first, out of the monies accruing at the end of the year one thousand eight hundred and five, from the duties laid by the act passed on the twenty fifth day of March one thousand eight hundred and four, entitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers," provided that the sum to be paid from the proceeds of the said duties shall not exceed five hundred and ninety thousand dollars; secondly, out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the support of the navy—and lastly out of any monies in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate pro tempore. January 25, 1805—APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Daniel Wilson, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt due to John Chaffin, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 20th day of February next, at the dwelling house of the said Daniel Wilson, Jr. in the county of Amelia, near the courthouse.
All the Property
Contained in said trust, or as much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt therein mentioned, viz. About 35 negro slaves, 9 horses, the stock of every kind, and furniture, together with the last year's crop of corn, wheat, tobacco, &c.
WM. T. EGGLESTON, JAS. P. COCKE, GEO. SCOTT, Trustees. Amelia courthouse, Jan. 28, 1805. (tds)
Valuable Property for sale.
WILL be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two LOTS or GROUNDS, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec. fronting the basin of the James River Canal, near the centre of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story brick building, eighty feet in length, with four separate tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with five places on the first and second floors, roomy garrets in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars with fire places in each; this house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty-eight feet square, with two good cellars, with fire places in each for cooking—in this house on the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places—also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family—Likewise, a small Wooden Building with a cellar built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop—Also, two Stables and a Carriage House. The buildings except the kitchen, stables and carriage house are insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid; the loss from the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cag's street and the cross street leading to shoe-kue warehouse on two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale will be seven thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James River canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed, and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other place in this city.
William Austin. Richmond, 4th February, 1805.
Committed to the jail of this county, about the 27th of November last, a Negro Lad, appears to be about 16 or 17 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, stout and well made, says his name is Hodge, but on when he was taken up, a negro cotton coat and overalls and a pair of new strong shoes, and says he belongs to a Mrs. Brackett, of Powhatan, but from information obtained since he was committed I find she owns no such negro. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take him away, or else he will be dealt with according to law.
WILLIAM WORNHAM, Keeper of the jail. [3m]
WRANGLER,
IMPORTED last summer was two years from England. This horse, to justify celebrated for his beauty, blood, and performances, it is believed is not surpassed by any horse ever imported into America. He is a fine bay and only ten years old last spring; he will stand at my stable in Prince Edward county nine miles below the courthouse and two from Elinah Bette's, formerly Moore's ordinary, to cover mares at seven pounds the season, twenty shillings of which will be remitted if paid within the season, and forty dollars to insure a mare with foal, payable in advance, if the mare is carried with one dollar to the groom with each mare. The season will commence the 10th of March and expire the 10th of August. Good and extensive pasture, well enclosed, gratis. No liability for accidents or escapes of any kind, but great care will be taken to prevent either. Noces will be expected with the mares. Gentlemen who have their mares may have them fed with grain at the market price, if required.
BLOOD.
He was bred by Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury, and was got by old Diodati, his dam by Charles Greville's famous mare Fletcher, by Goldfincher grandam by Squirrels; great grandam by Ball; brother to Blinks; great grandam by Lash, out of a full sister to Swift; she was got by Chiders, out of the old Bala mare, sister to Sarchees, let it be recalled, that Fletcher, the dam of Wrangler, was decidedly the best mare of her day; she is the grandam of col. Hooe's Lady Bull.
PERFORMANCES.
Wrangler at three years old, won a sweepstakes at Alpton, in Suffs. beating Mr Durand's Johnny, Proferings, Snake and others. He won a match for 100 guineas a side, starting Lord Egremont's Bugle; and he also won the town plate, beating Rofe, &c. At four years old, Wrangler won at New Market second spring meeting, a sweepstakes of 800 guineas, beating Centinel, Deplorable, Fugitive, Pilsbury and Comberze. & & at Brighton, Blandford, and Comberze. 300 guineas, beating Bugle and Jonquil, and was second to Magic for the Petworth stakes, beating Bennington, Johnny, Play or Pay, Montezuma &c. He won at Bedford, four mile heats, free for all ages; he beat Reliance a match, and he won a plate at New-Market, in the Houghton meeting beating Fidgey, Bennington, Humbug, Orlando, Hornpipe, &c. At five years old, for the ladies' plate at Lewes, he beat Magic, Gobanna, Worthy, brother to Worsey. He won a plate at Bedford, at four mile heats, winning the second and fourth heats, and won at Egham, and he also won a sweepstakes at New-Market, beating Lady Bull, Spoliatore, Speculator, Philbert, &c. At six years old, for the great Oxford stakes, he beat Telegraph, Astrum, Vandal, Hornpipe Laif and Stamford. At New-Market first spring meeting, he won a plate, beating Pay-nator and Boaster; he also won a sweepstakes of 25 guineas each, giving five pounds and the year to Pay-nator, beating at the same time, Expedition and Boaster. In the month of August, 1800, he was purchased by col. O'Keely, who won two matches with him for 50 guineas each, beating Grey Hound. At seven years old, he beat Jack Andrews a match, three miles and a half, over New Market, for 100 guineas. He also beat Hornby 1st, across the flat, for 50 guineas. He was next sold to Sir Harry and the Prince of Wales's by Knyvett, and his c. by Muf-fet, Jack Chance and Gable. He had occasionally run relieves; about this time that disposition increased, and he could be obtained and he was purchased to be imported to Virginia. He is in high health and vigor, not a blemish about him, and his limbs as clear as those of a colt, but his ball recommendation will be a view of him.
(wtf.) Thomas Haskins. Prince Edward, February 4, 1805.
I cannot but remember such things were. And were most precious to me. SHAKESPEARE.
Yes! tho' mid pleasure's festive train I move to bury each regret, And sought oblivion's healing balm, That balm which bids the heart forget, Ne'er could I find the soothing pow'r, The wish'd-for boon could ne'er obt. And still tho' years have pass'd away, My search, my pray'rs, are vain: The sigh, tho' oft-repeated, will heave, And still the tear, tho' checked, will flow. Oh! I remember such things were, And that they are not is my woe: Can I forget that death's cold arms Entwine the objects still so dear? Can I forget the friend untrue, So long, so fondly deem'd sincere? While memory's ever-turning glance Recalls each dear, each cherish'd form, And mournfully each shade surveys, As when with life or friendship warm. No! till this heart its fervor chill'd, Beneath the sod shall seek its rest, The things that were, and were so lov'd, Must ever fill my beating breast. CLARA.
Lands, Lots, and Canal Shares FOR SALE.
ON Monday, the twenty fifth day of March next, will be exposed to public sale, at the Eagle tavern, in the city of Richmond, in order to close the mercantile concern of Buchanan, Dunlop & Company, the following tracts of Land, &c. viz. A certain tract of Land, situated in the county of Campbell, on the branches of Cub creek and Falling river, containing 2,500 acres, bounded by the lands of Hughes and M. Reynolds. Also, another tract of Land in the same county, on the waters of Beaver and Possum creeks, containing 450 acres, by a late and accurate survey, and including part of what is called Cooper's mountain. Also, Another tract of Land in the said county, on the branches of Possum, Rock-catie and Flat creeks, containing 850 acres, and bounded by Suckermore's, Chandler's and Martin's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said county, containing 870 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, and on the south east side of Long mountain, and bounded by Onsbury's, Forbes's and Suck's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said county, containing 90 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, on both sides of the main road, and bounded by the Long mountain and Richard Smith's land. Also, Another tract of Land, situated on the west end branches of Buffalo creek, in the county of Campbell, containing 450 acres, and commonly known by the name of Turner's place; dead in the hands of John Dabney. Also, A tract of Land, situated in Parson county, North Carolina, containing 99 1/2 acres, sold under an execution against Duncan Rose, Jr. and purchased at the marshal's sale at Raleigh, North Carolina, as per deed to John Tompkins, made by the marshal, recorded in Parson county court; deed remains in the office. Also, A tract of Land in Patrick county, Virginia, on the head waters of South Mayo river, containing 1020 acres, more or less, as per deed from John Hughes to Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. recorded in the county court of Patrick, at February court, 1800. A considerable part of this tract is rich low grounds. Also, Lots No 4 and 5, each half acres, situated on the main street in the town of New London, on which stands a large and dwelling house. Also, Lots No 45 and 46 in said town, containing 3 acres, adjoining the above half acre to lot, whereon a barn and other out houses now stand. Also, Lots No 41, situated in said town, containing 11 acres, and No 42 and 43, containing each 3 acres. Also, A tract of Land adjoining the above lots, containing 200 acres, which land Thomas Reid purchased of Pamela Cuno, as will appear by the deed of conveyance, recorded in the district court of New London; deed of the lots and last mentioned tract of land in the hands of John Dabney.
5 Shares in the Upper Appomattox Canal Company.
A further description of the lands and lots is deemed unnecessary as those inclined to purchase will of course view them. Mr Thomas Reid will show the lands in Campbell county and the lots in New London—Mr Duncan Rose, Jr. the lands in Parson county, and Mr Samuel Stratton that in Patrick county; and the deeds may be seen on application to Messrs. Pinner and Moncure of Richmond. On the lands and lots a credit of 12 months will be given, and on the Canal shares a credit of 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date, if not pointedly paid.
David Buchanan, By Robert Pollok, his attorney, John Dunlop, Attorney for James Dunlop, Robert Pollok.
To John Magee,
person not residing within the commonwealth of Virginia, and having as known agent or attorney therein—
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a commission issuing out of the court of chancery for the district of Richmond, in a suit depending in the said court, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant, the depositions of John Gray, John Woodson and Chapman Stewart, and sundry other witnesses will be taken at the shop of Nathaniel Dandridge, near his dwelling house, in the county of Hanover, on the twentieth day of March next, and that if necessary, the said commission will be adjourned over to the 21st and 22nd days of that month, the depositions so to be taken, to be read in evidence in the said case.
John Harris. Feb. 7, 1805
THOMAS RICHARD BENNETT, of North America, mariner, a native of England who died some time before April 1790, left two sons named THOMAS and RICHARD—if these brothers or their descendants, are living, they may be informed of something to their advantage, by applying to the subscriber in Philadelphia, at No. 83, South Third street.
JOSEPH HUTCHINS.
Pinkerton's Geography,
AND THE ATLAS. (Which completes the work, are now ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Bookstore. A few copies for sale—Price 15 dollars.) Footscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.

GIMCRACK WILL stand next season at my stable about 12 miles from Howells Ferry, ten from Sinking Spring, and seven miles from the courthouse. Herbert C. Cooke. Halifax, November 19th, 1804.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Court-house of Thomas and Ames Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOMAS NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
NOTICE. We the undersigned, partners in the late concerns of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. at Petersburg, Robert Pollok & Co. at Richmond and of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. at Manchester, have sold to Mr. James Dunlop, our late partner in said concerns, the debts now due to and outstanding at these different establishments—those interested will therefore please to take notice, that hereafter payments are to be made only to the said Mr. James Dunlop, his attorney or at or to him, and not to us, those having claims against these concerns will apply for payment. David Buchanan, By Robert Pollok his attorney Robert Pollok. Virginia, Petersburg, Dec. 6, 1804.
J. Tompkins RESPECTFULLY informs those concerned, that he has removed the books and papers of the late concerns of Robert Pollok & Co. and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. to a new brick house near the business, and directly opposite to the scale house, where he has for SALE, a few pipes of  Old Cogniac Brandy, Of superior quality.
CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 13 years old.—Enquire of the Printer.  NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorized to make collections and grant discharges. Some will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James Dunlop. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804.
TO BE SOLD. For ready money, pursuant to a decree of the Federal Circuit Court, for the district of Virginia, in a suit between Prudence Bond, Attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others defendants—Two undivided parts, out of three, of forty-two acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico, upon Four-Mile Creek, with the MILLS & HOUSES thereon, known by the name of the Norwich Mills. ALSO, a Tract or Parcel of LAND, situate in the county of Henrico, about seven miles below the City of Richmond, commonly called and known by the name of the Seven Pines, thought to contain one thousand acres, but Mr. Ross undertakes, that an accurate survey and plot shall be produced on the day of sale. The sale will positively take place at the Eagle Tavern in the City of Richmond, on Thursday the 21st day of February next. BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. F. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Jan. 3.
At the same time and place, I will dispose of the other undivided third part of the said Norwich Mills, and will also dispose of a valuable tract of LAND adjoining thereto, which contains about five hundred acres, with various improvements—The whole is a valuable estate—Mr. Procter will show the Mills and the land. The terms of payment for the said land and the other third part of the Mills will be half ready money, and twelve months credit for the other half. DAVID ROSS.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. NOTICE is hereby given, that the drawing of the said Lottery will commence on this day, and be continued on Tuesdays and Saturdays by drawing from fifty to five hundred numbers, until the whole is completed. All tickets not sold and delivered before this day will be considered as held on account of the Trustees of the Academy; and the agents for selling them are earnestly requested to remit either the money or the tickets committed to their disposal, to the commissioner from whom they were received. Those who have purchased tickets on a credit, will be pleased to reckon from this day. If the days of drawing, and the number to be drawn shall be increased, public notice will be given of the same. The prizes to be paid in sixty days after the drawing is completed. It is hoped that the tickets remaining in the hands of the commissioners will be readily bought, by those who are well wishers to the proposed Academy, or who wish to see in the neighbourhood of this city the beginning of a great National University. The committee appointed for that purpose have already purchased about 12 acres of ground, a little more than a mile from town, in an eligible situation, and the necessary buildings will be begun in the ensuing spring. On behalf of the trustees, Robert Mitchell, Robert Pollok, Alexr. Stuart, Wm. Price, G. Tucker, appointed to superintend the drawing. Richmond, January 14, 1805.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the  Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER has removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs formerly kept store. He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography; he will also teach Book-keeping, and several branches of the Mathematics, if required.—The price of tuition will be made known on application. J. N. PLEASANTS. 13th Nov. 1804.
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, Will stand at my house to be let to mares the next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Appomattox River, Nov. 27, 1804.
FOUND IN THE STREET IN THIS CITY, A red Morocco Pocket Book. The owner may have it by applying at this office. December 12.
FOR SALE, YARMOUTH, LYING in James City county, on Chickahominy river, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are, a two-story brick house with two rooms and a passage above and below, portions on each side, a large and capacious barn, and 3 other out houses. The whole tract including an island in view of the house, high and low land, with marshes, contains about 2700 acres, scarcely one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the house, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms will be made known by William Berkeley of Richmond, William Randolph of Wilton, or the subscriber. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. For ELIZ: INNIS. oawN 2aw aft tf Nov. 4th, 1804.
FOR RENT. The large white House, At Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to Gallego, Richard & Co.
NOTICE. THOSE indebted to the late firm of Shanks & MacRae, either by bond or open account, are desired to make payment, before the first of March—All failing to comply, will find their accounts in the hands of an attorney. Colin MacRae. Manchester, Jan. 3, 1805.
TO BE SOLD. For ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, Esq. in order to secure a sum of money, due from him to the trustees of James Dunlop, deceased, the following  Lands, Lots & Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debts, with the charges and expenses of sale. An Estate or Plantation, all or the greater part of which is in the county of Fauquier, known by the name of MOUNT PROSPECT, containing by estimation twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Haden—Also, the following LOTS, in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the warehouse is built—No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes—No. 75, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother. The sale will take place at John Napier's tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the first day of December next, and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers and most beneficial to the parties interested. John Wickham, Ben. Mosby, Geo. Greenhow, Trustees. Richmond, 17th October, 1804.
The time of the sale above mentioned, having been postponed, and the place of sale altered, at the request of Mr. Ross, the public are hereby notified, that it will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 19th day of February next. Ben. Mosby, David Ross. 23d January, 1805.
FOR SALE. BY virtue of the power vested in me as trustee, by a deed of trust executed to me by Philip Day, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said Day to William Clarkson—I shall on the 22d of February next, proceed to sell, on the premises,  That Tract of Land, Lying in Albemarle county, whereon Philip Day now resides, for the right of the said Day therein containing 400 acres, it being the land which said Day holds during the life of his wife, under the will of her former husband William Barkdale. Also, a NEGRO MAN, named Warick, about twenty-two years of age, and a BOT, named Wilson, about six years of age. Thomas Jackson, trustee. January 29, 1805.
Notice, TO THE CREDITORS & DEBTORS OF Ross & Ford.
THAT on the 1st day of March, I shall make a dividend of the monies received, from which those creditors who may not have come into the terms of assignment previous to that day, will be excluded, and from a supposition, that some of the debtors, who have not come forward to give notes for their accounts, may be expecting personal application, which cannot be made; they are again informed, that my duty compels me to commence suits, indiscriminately to the next courts, against those who shall not before have closed their accounts by notes. Will M'Call. Richmond, 28th Jan. 1805.
Land for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Wm. Fortune, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on the 15th day of February next, a TRACT OF LAND, lying in Louisa county, on the waters of Fork creek, containing 100 acres—The land is of good quality; true a small plantation in good order and convenient house, &c. for a small family. John Edwards, } Trustees. Chs. Smith, } Louisa, January 3, 1805.
FOR SALE, At Louisa Courthouse, on the 12th day of February next, THIRTY-SEVEN  Valuable Slaves, Belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, dec. consisting of men, women and children; it is believed that they are as likely a parcel of slaves as was ever offered for sale in the state. Bonds with approved security, bearing interest from the date, payable the 30th of February next, will be expected from the purchasers; the interest will be remitted if the principal is promptly paid. CHARLES SMITH, acting Ex'r. of Christopher Smith, dec. Louisa, 10th Jan. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by James Ferguson, of the county of Buckingham, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Brown, Murphy & Co. for the sum of seventy-five pounds five shillings and eight pence, with interest thereon from the twenty-third day of April, eighteen hundred & three, and the expenses attending the execution of this trust—Will certainly be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the twenty-third day of February next, on the premises, at the house of the above named James Ferguson, in the aforesaid county of Buckingham, A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF  LAND, Containing six hundred and seventy-four acres, and bounded by the lands of George Burks, sen. Joseph C. Miggins, Joseph Cabell, and Col. Smith—Also, a say Mare, a yoke of Oxen, nine head of Cattle, and a Feather Bed, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to discharge the above debt, &c. Will also be sold, at the above mentioned time and place, to the highest bidder, for the best price that can be obtained, in ready money, One Negro Woman Slave, Named Pat, and her increase, if any, since the executing this trust—By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by George Burks, Jr. for the purpose of securing a debt due to Brown, Murphy & Co. for the sum of one hundred and forty-seven pounds two shillings and two pence, with interest thereon from the twenty-fifth day of April, eighteen hundred and three, or so much thereof as may be found due. John Higginbotham, trustee. Amherst, 16th Jan. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Benjamin Burton, of the county of Buckingham, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Rives, Murphy & Co. for one hundred and sixteen pounds three shillings, with interest thereon at the rate of six per cent. per annum, from the twenty-fourth day of December, eighteen hundred and two, and the expenses attending the execution of this trust—Will certainly be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Monday the eleventh day of March next, at Buckingham Courthouse, it being court day. A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF  LAND, Lying in the county aforesaid, on the waters of Muddy creek, and bounded by the lands of Nathaniel Burton, Jesse Burton, Matthew Robertson and Edward Maxey, containing by estimation three hundred and fifteen acres. Daniel Higginbotham, trustee. Amherst, 16th Jan. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Edward Gaither Clarke, dec. and Molly his wife, which deed bears date the 29th of October, 1799, and is recorded in Henrico office, to secure a sum of money, due to Byrd George, of Henrico county, will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the premises, on Saturday the ninth day of March next, the  Tract of Land, In Henrico county, on which the said Clarke resided for some time previous to his death. This land is situated below the city of Richmond, on Boar swamp, immediately on the stage road, leading to Williamsburg. The tract contains by surveys made by John Williamson, county surveyor of Henrico county, 327 acres, the land to be received by the purchaser, in the quantity more or less. About 45 acres of the land are cleared, there are a tolerable dwelling house and out houses and a small orchard on the land. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. PHILIP FORBES NICHOLAS, January 23d, 1805.
THE PHILADELPHIA Medical and Physical Journal; Part I. Vol. I. Collected and arranged by BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany, in the University of Pennsylvania. Just published in Philadelphia, and for Sale by S. PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond. The general plan of this work will be that of "The Medical and Physical Journal," "The Medical Annals," "The Annals of Botany," and other similar books that are printed in Europe and in the United States: It will contain, 1. Original communications relative to all the branches of Medicine, Natural History, and Physical Geography. 2. Biographical sketches of the lives of eminent Physicians and Naturalists. 3. Reviews of, and extracts from new publications in Medicine, Natural History, & Geography. 4. Miscellaneous extracts of various kinds, all however relating to the expressed objects of the work. The Philadelphia Medical and Physical Journal will be published every six months, each No. will contain 200 pages, printed on a good type and paper—the 2d part of Vol. I. will be published early in May—the annual subscription will be two dollars, or one dollar each No. in boards. In conducting of this work the editor will have a constant eye to the pursuits of the physician, the naturalist, the philosophical geographer, and the agriculturalist. It will be his uniform endeavor to bring together a mass of information, which may be useful not only to his countrymen, but to others, and honorable to himself.—Also, Volney's View of the Soil and Climate of the United States of America Philbrick's Modern Geography, 2 vols. and Atlas, containing 64 maps. Stephens's Wars of the French Revolution.
Medical and Physical Journal; Part I. Vol. I. Collected and arranged by BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany, in the University of Pennsylvania. Just published in Philadelphia, and for Sale by S. PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond.
Lexington Lottery. By Authority of the Legislature of Virginia for raising 25,000 Dollars.  SCHEME. Of the first Class. The drawing positively to commence on the 12th of February next. The managers are now making up the numbers and prizes for the purpose.
  1 Prize of 4000 dols. is dols. 4,000   1 do. 2000 2,000   1 do. 1000 1,000   4 do. 500 are 2,000   10 do. 200 2,000   20 do. 100 2,000   25 do. 50 1,250   100 do. 30 3,000   4327 do. 6 28,962   The first drawn number on the first day, 500   First do. 7th day, 100   First do. 8th day, 150   First do. 9th day, 200   First do. 10th day, 250   First do. 11th day, 300   First do. 12th day, 350   First do. 13th day, 400   First do. 14th day, 500   First do. 15th day, being the last day of drawing, 600   Last number drawn, 453 
Dollars 50,000 Five thousand Tickets, at 10 dollars each, is 50,000 There are to be no blanks in this Lottery, and the prizes will be subject to no more than 15 per cent discount. Tickets will be sold at 10 dollars each, five of which are to be paid in hand, and the remaining five when the prize money is applied for. The law authorizing this Lottery was passed in the year 1796, for the relief of the sufferers by fire in Lexington, all of whom, exceptorphans have assigned and transferred their interest and claim to the managers thereof, to be by them applied to opening a good Carriage Road over the North and South Mountains, and across the Valley through Lexington. This road will be in a direct line with the New State Road to the Western waters, and so far a continuation thereof toward Richmond, which will shorten and greatly improve the passage from every part of James River between the Blue Ridge and Richmond to the Sweet and other mineral Springs, and from thence towards Greenbrier, Kenhawa, &c.
The Managers flatter themselves, that the object of this Lottery being so laudable, in which a great part of the State is interested, and from the sales that have been already made of Tickets, that upon the day above mentioned a sufficient number of Tickets, if not all will be sold to warrant the drawing, and that no farther postponement will take place. When the drawing is finished a list of the fortunate numbers will be published.—All prize money, not applied for within one year after the drawing, will be presumed to have been relinquished for the benefit of the Lottery. William H. Cabell, } Managers. David S. Garland, } John Leyburn, } John Cotter, } Andrew Moore, } James M. Dowell, } James Cavert, } John Garthwaite, Treasurer. Wm. Garthwaite, Secretary. Tickets are to be had of the Managers, and of Ellis and Allan, Robert Gamble, Jun. and Wm. McKenzie. Jan. 20, 1805.—Wif.
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's 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 Encyclopaedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
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HENING'S  New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
Prince-Eaton, November, 1804. Harish Willard, plaintiff. against Henry Nixon & Hugh W. Price, defendants. In Chancery. THE defendant Nixon, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Nixon appear here on the first day of March court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, Ben. Watkins, d. c.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by the Rev. Elkanah Talley, late of Hanover County, dec. for the purpose of securing to his late ward Beija Anderson, whatever might be due to him from the said Benjamin, from him the said Elkanah, either as administrator of the estate of John Anderson, dec. or as guardian of the said Benjamin, WILL BE SOLD, By us, or either of us, on the 25th day of Feb. next, for ready money, at the dwelling house of Mrs. Mary Talley in the County of Hanover, about 3 miles from the Courthouse, two likely negro men slaves, four horses, and all the other estate of which the said Elkanah, died seized, consisting of stock, furniture and plantation utensils. Thomas Pollard, Patrick Anderson, John Anderson, jun. January 8, 1805.
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore. WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDEES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, line, sand, &c.; SHAFTS for Indian meal; WIRE SATES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly West & Smith.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being sent with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. P. S. WIRE SATES, and a few tons BAR LION on hand. 11th Mo. 1st, 1804.
ON Monday the eleventh of February, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, pursuant to the will of the late Capt. Thomas Nelson, and to a decree in Chancery of the worshipful Court of King William county, five hundred acres of  Valuable Land, Being part of the tract whereon the said Thomas Nelson resided. The sale will take place on the premises, when the terms will be made known; in the mean time, the land may be viewed by applying to Wm. NELSON, Trustee. King William, Jan. 25th, 1805.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, Are for sale at Dr. Wilson's Apothecary Shop opposite the Bell Tavern, to wit: Red and white Lead, Verdigis, Spanish Whiting, Spanish Brown, Umber, Naples Yellow, Blue Snail, Brown Pink, Rose Pink, Flake White, Gold Leaf, Liquid Gold Size, Copal and Spirit Varnish, Camell's Hair Pencils, Yellow Ochre, Litharge, Sugar of Lead, &c. &c. Also a quantity of Salt Petre. He wishes to rent a stand for an Apothecary's Shop in the neighbourhood of the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge. 26th Dec. 1804.
HUGH J. CRAWFORD, Has just received per the ship Alexander, from London, a general assortment of genuine  Drugs and Medicines, Which he will dispose of on moderate terms. Richmond, Dec 24th, 1804.
Just received and for sale at this office, THE LADY'S & GENTLEMAN'S  POCKET BOOK, FOR THE YEAR 1805. THE Gentlemen's book contains an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash account, government of the United States, Executive, Legislative and Judiciary, Federal Courts of Law, departments of the Federal Government, patents, Ministers, Consuls, &c. sent to foreign powers, Do. from foreign powers, table of the pay, &c. of the officers of the navy of the United States, list of officers of the navy, marine corps, navy agents, navy yard at Washington, vessels in the Mediterranean—authentic account of the capture and destruction of the frigate Philadelphia, with a list of the officers employed on that gallant enterprise, the whole naval force of the U. States, Commissioner of Loans and agent for invalid pensions, Post office establishment, coins of the U. States, duties payable by law, Officers of Customs, Light houses and several useful tables. The Ladies' Pocket Book
Contains a handsome engraving, an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash account, Extract from Emeline, a novel by C. Smith, select poetry, new songs and several useful tables.
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