Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-12-18 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1917.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Notice.
THAT the Trustees of the late firm of Daniel and William Guerrant, late merchants of New-Canton, will, on Thursday the 19th of December next, meet at the house occupied by the subscriber in the said town, in order to make a dividend of monies collected, agreeable to the deed of trust. All those who have claims against the said firm, are requested to attend on the above day, personally, or by agent, properly authorized to receive and grant discharges for their respective dividends.
By order of the Trustees.
William Guerrant.
October 30th, 1805.
LAND & NEGROES, FOR SALE.
WILL be sold, on Thursday the ninth day of January next, at Cumberland court house, two TRACTS OF LAND, one tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Daniel, sen. and others; the other tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Coleman, sen. containing about 600 acres each; the situation of both tracts is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and well timbered; there is a sufficiency of land cleared on each tract to work six or eight hands to advantage; distant 15 miles from Catersville, 8 miles from Cairo, and 2 miles from Cumberland courthouse. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale is four equal annual payments, with bonds and approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Also fifteen likely Virginia SLAVES, on a credit of 12 months. Bonds with approved security will be required to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
WM. A. ALLEN. October 7th, 1805. [writs]
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday the 6th January.
Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors.
KNOW all men by these presents, that of do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as mightor could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year
Signed and delivered in the presence of }
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends.
KNOW all men by these presents, that of do hereby constitute and appoint a lawful attorney, for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares to belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year
Sealed and delivered in the presence of }
WIT Nov 16th 1805
VIRGINIA: At a superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond the 28th day of September, one thousand eight hundred and five.
Between James Dowell, plaintiff, and Benjamin Brown and Samuel M. Smith, Walter Leigh, Henry Jones and William Jones, executors of John Brown, deceased, defendants.
THE defendant Samuel M. Smith, Walter Leigh, Henry Jones and William Jones, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
Peter Tinsley, c. c.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that the STAGE from Richmond to Charlottesville, during the Winter Establishment, will leave the Bell Tavern every Tuesday at one o'clock p. m. and arrive at Charlottesville every Thursday at one o'clock.
Returning—Leave Charlottesville every Saturday at 11 o'clock, and arrive at Richmond every Monday at 12 o'clock.
Richard Terrell.
P.S. There is a line of Stages from Charlottesville to Staunton, from thence to Lexington, and from thence to Abingdon. R.T. Richmond, Dec 1, 1805. wgt
* * Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. If it
JUST PUBLISHED,
In eight vols. duodecimo, with plates, and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book store, Richmond.
THE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes & Persians, Macedonians & Grecians.
By CHARLES ROLLIN.
Dec. 10.
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, First quality Jamaica sugar Second do. Santa Cruz ditto First and second quality loaf ditto Best green coffee Old Antigua Rum New England ditto Cogniac Brandy Peach ditto Hollands Gin Caldwell, Frasure and Co's superior Chocolate Fresh London mustard Basket, Salt, Pepper, White Ginger, Pimento and Nutmegs Martiniqque Noyau Box Raisins and Currants Citron Soft shell Almonds Brimstone Madder & ground Ginger in small kegs Logwood Turkey Cotton Best flaxseed Indigo A general assortment of STONE & EARTHEN WARE.
EXPECTED.
A quantity of common N. E. and Bullocks CHEESE.
Fisher & Lesueur. November 25th, 1805. wgt
BENJAMIN DU-VAL.
At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond.
HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DYE STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c.
Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, CONSISTING OF
Hatters' Irons Logwood Coppersas Vidigrease Fustick Spanish Indigo Oil of Vitriol Ag Fortis Quicksilver Crude Tartar Bason Irons Bow Springs Liquors Galoons Tassel Bands Rubbing Dishes Stumpers Trenchers, &c.
Which added to his former Stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled, in his line of business, in this city.
He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future.
His experience for more than 12 years past, as Apothecary, and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers.
In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to undersell him. Thus he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own. Any articles that may be ordered and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time.
Richmond, May 30, 1805. (3w&twf)
AT a Court held for New Kent county, on Thursday the 10th day of October, 1805.
Robert Crump and Phillip Rogers, Samuel Owings, Nicholas Owings, Bale Owings and Geo. Street, trading under the firm of Geo. Street & Co. on behalf of themselves, and other creditors of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. Complainants, AGAINST
William Chamberlayne, Edmund Parke, George Wilkinson, jr. William Wilkinson, Richard L. Wilkinson, Martha Wilkinson, Frances Wilkinson, and Sarah Wilkinson, which said William, Richard L. Martha, Frances and Sarah, are children of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. and Sarah Wilkinson, widow and relict of said Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. defts.
THE defendant Richard L. Wilkinson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant Richard L. Wilkinson do appear here on the second Thursday in February next and answer the complainants bill; and that a copy of this order be published in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, Wm. Bev. Clayton, c. c.
HENNING'S
New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF
Morocco Pocket Books
Is just received and for sale at this Office.
FOR SALE,
IN the county of Albemarle, Virginia, nine hundred and seventy-one acres of LAND lying on both sides of Hardaway river, generally adapted to small grain, corn and tobacco, with a great abundance of MEADOW LAND—about four hundred acres is cleared, most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world, by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil, that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine and healthy; convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the courthouse and several valuable merchant mills, and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardaway river is capable of being made navigable into James river from several miles above this tract, for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house and other convenient buildings; about a half mile from which there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen, and other house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100 well burnt bricks, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in equal annual installments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land. Any person wishing to purchase or see the said land, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
Charles Wingfield. Nov. 25th, 1805. wgt
Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more liberally and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICHARD LUTHER MARTIN, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York. And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moulder, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick-layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR:—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose removed twelve or thirteen feet of tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skin and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times, must have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN. To Mr. Richard Lee.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE,
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard,
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers is recommended
Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthmas, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To Parents: who may have children afflicted with
The Hooping Cough.
This disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breath, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S
Grand Restorative.
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates inimical to the constitution—the immediate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the disease peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c.
August 10th, 1805.
Hahn's true and genuine
German Corn Plaster,
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and resinous minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, scetters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—neither failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No 50 Maiden-lane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 1, 1804.
FOR THE ARGUS.
THE FIELD LARK.
'TWAS in the days when summer spread Her treasures o'er the verdant mead, The swain had held the season by the; The grass had fallen before the scythe; But still in swathes lay on the plain, For gloomy clouds had pour'd their rain.
Sophron arose at early day; His care to save the new-mown hay. He forward cast his mental eye To days when snow shall pour from high; And herds with piteous lowings stand, Their food implored from his hand. The various rural orders o'er, He sat beside his cottage door, And turn'd upon the heavy his eyes To read the promise of the skies; And as the scenes necessant change, As fleeting his ideas range.
How thick in valleys is the mist! The clouds are numerous but at rest; Lengthen'd in the calm air on high, Reposing motionless they lie; With saffron bottom in the east And crown'd with purple in the west. With flaming gold the east is bright, The sun is still conceal'd from sight. Now scatter'd thro' the upper air, Like snow the distant clouds appear, Or like pure fleeces which the swain Has spread abroad on the green plain; The sun looks forth, the mists are thin; The hill of caves is plainly seen.
The warmth had chas'd the morning dews, Sophron discharg'd his idle muse, And then departed to the meads; There, as the verdant lawn he treads, His step disturb'd the Field Lark's young, Which chirping feebly fled along; He follow'd; it still chirp'd the more; And seem'd compassion to implore. The tender, anxious, parent pair, Were on some thorny bushes near. Their plaintive cries aloud arose, And spoke their fond parental woes. Sophron advanced gently near To the young tenant of the air; He strok'd its plummy wings and head; And to the wou'dring bird thus said.
"Fear, gentle bird, no wrong from me; I will not harm or injure thee. My youth was helpless once, as thine; Thy foes are many, so were mine; My unassisting friends as few; My foes full as relentless too. Their fangs escap'd, their venom known, I on their malice now look down, As thou shalt from the clouds on high On snakes on earth who creeping lie. Live, to each friendless youth a guide; Teach him how wants may be supply'd. As without weapons without force, Thou hold'st on high thy soaring course; Teach him that genius may tower O'er those possess'd of wealth and power; Teach him to rise o'er grov'ling things As thou shalt on exulting wings."
Ye pious parents, cease your cry; My hand shall not your hopes destroy; No truant school-boy saw e'shore Regardless of your wild despair. Here is a man who injures none But those who injure him, alone; By adverse fortune taught he knows To estimate another's woes; Parental joy oft fills his eye, And oft he heaves a parent's sigh; He feels a father's hopes and fears, And not unmov'd your mourning hears. With joy you may your nestling feed, In safety through the fragrant mead; With pleasure see him soar in air; No trap, nor gun, shall harm him here."
Calm are his hours who lonely loves To wander through the fields and groves; And pure the joy reflections give To him who feels for all who live. August 10th, 1805.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, December 9.
Mr Leib presented a petition of the late crew of the frigate Philadelphia, representing that they have been advised that under the maritime regulations of the U. S. persons taken by the Barbary powers are allowed on their release a pecuniary compensation for clothing received during their captivity, and some small sum for tobacco and other articles, usually called jail money, for which they have received no compensation; but that these extraordinary expenses have been deducted from their pay; and praying relief.
Referred to the committee of claims. Mr Bryan presented a petition from Thomas Spalding representing that at the late general election in Georgia for representatives, he had a greater number of the votes given than Col. James Mead, returned as a member, and praying that he may be admitted to a seat. The petition states, that by an act of Georgia it is directed, that within twenty-five days after the day of election the votes shall be counted, and that the governor shall thereupon make proclamation of the persons having the greatest number of votes and issue their commissions; that at the expiration of that time the votes of the counties of Camden, Liberty and Tattnall were not received at the executive office, owing to which Mr Mead had then a majority; but that on receiving them it appeared that the petitioner had 4 504 and the sitting member only 4,465 votes. That the failure to transmit the votes of those counties arose from an act of God; that there was a hurricane on the 8th Dec. which flooded the country, swept away the bridges, and rendered the roads impassable; and that it was not until the expiration of the limited time that these obstructions were removed. Petition referred to the committee of elections.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole. Mr Gregg in the chair, on the bill prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States.
The chairman having read the bill, as follows:
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, That it shall not be lawful to export from the United States, any cannon, muskets, pistols, bayonets, swords, cutlasses, musket balls, lead, bombs, grenades, gunpowder, sulphur or salt petre; but the exportation of all the aforesaid articles is hereby prohibited until
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That any of the aforesaid articles, excepting such of them as may constitute a part of the equipment of any vessel which, during the continuance of this prohibition, shall be found on board any vessel in any river, port, bay or harbor within the territory of the United States put on board with an intent to be exported from the United States, shall be forfeited; and in case the value thereof shall amount to dollars, the vessel on board which the same shall be seized, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture, shall also be forfeited; Provided nevertheless, that nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit the removal or transportation of any of the articles aforesaid from one port to another port within the United States in any vessel having a licence as a coasting vessel, the master, agent or owner of which shall have given bond with one or more sufficient sureties, to the collector of the district from which such vessel is about to depart, in a sum double the value of such vessel and of such of the said articles as may be laden on board her, that the said articles shall be re-laden and delivered in some port of the United States; or to prevent the exportation of any of the above articles on public account, under the direction of the President of the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That if any of the articles aforesaid, shall, contrary to the prohibitions of this act, be exported from the United States, the vessel in which the same shall have been exported, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture, shall be forfeited; and the captain or master of such vessel, knowingly offending in the premises, shall be liable to indictment, and upon conviction, shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding dollars; which shall be distributed in like manner as is hereinbefore provided, as to the other forfeitures incurred under this act.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of all custom house officers and of all persons employed in the collection of the revenue, to attend to the execution of this law, and all forfeitures and penalties incurred under it, and not otherwise directed to be prosecuted and recovered, shall be sued for, prosecuted, and

judged and distributed in like manner as is provided in the act, entitled "An act to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties imposed by law on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels."
On the motion of Mr McCreery, the words "pig-iron and brass" were inserted in the first section.
On motion of Mr Dawson the blank at the end of the first section was filled with the words "the end of the next session of congress and no longer;"—the blank in the second section with "one hundred;" and that in the third section with "one thousand."
On motion of Mr Dawson the 4th section was so amended as to strike out the title of the act recited, and to introduce "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
Mr Quincey offered a new resolution, exempting from duty the greater part of the articles enumerated in the bill on their importation into the United States.
Mr Quincey observed that on examination, the bill before the committee appeared to be the same verbatim with that passed in the year 1797, with the exception of the new section moved by him, which had been omitted. What was the cause of the omission he did not know.
Mr Dawson said the powers of the committee restricted them to a prohibition of the exportation of military articles.
Mr Crowninshield hoped the adoption of this new section would not be pressed at this time. The object of the bill under consideration was to prevent the exportation of certain military articles; that of the new section was to render their importation free of duty. He would not say that at a future time he would object to this measure; but he did not think it necessary at present. His mind not having been drawn to the subject he was not prepared to vote on it.
Mr Quincey said he had made the motion because he considered the new section conformable to the principle of the bill. The object was to insure to the country as large a portion of raw materials as was necessary for the exigency of the times. If any gentleman was of opinion that the quantity on hand is sufficient for this exigency he would be in favor of shutting the door against additional importations, by retaining the existing duties. If, on the contrary, there is not a sufficient quantity on hand, it became necessary and proper that a kind of bounty should be offered for increasing the stock. He had another reason for the section he had offered. The bill, as it now stands, will look to the public, as if the state of the country were not so pressing as it, perhaps, actually was. In 1797 the ground assumed in the new section was taken. If we now pass the bill without it, it will appear, said Mr Quincey, as if we did not consider our exigencies as great as we thought them then. Without making a comparison between that period and this, I think the present exigency such as requires a similar step.
Mr Smith did not deem the amendment a proper one at this time. It related to a subject distinct from that referred to the committee that brought in the bill; a subject of sufficient importance to stand by itself. He would not pretend to say that our present circumstances would not justify it. But what had been done at a former period under other circumstances was not a proof of its necessity at present. Before we go into it, we ought to enquire what its effect would be on the revenue, and whether existing circumstances required the sacrifice it would occasion. Indeed he doubted whether the house were prepared to vote one way or the other. If it were found necessary, he would heartily concur in it; but this was the more questionable, as it did not appear from the message of the president that he viewed it as necessary.
Mr Bidwell was not, in this stage of the business, prepared to determine the propriety of the measure, as he did not know what its bearing would be on the revenues of the U. States. He thought the house ought to be apprised of this, before they could with propriety take a step which might break in on the fiscal arrangements of the government. The gentleman from Massachusetts says those opposed to his amendment ought to show that there is a sufficiency of the enumerated articles in the country or that our manufactures are competent to supply them. On the contrary, it appeared to him that it was incumbent on the friends of the proposition to show that there would be a deficiency, or an inability of our manufactures to supply our wants, in case this provision should not be adopted.
Mr Crowninshield observed that we could make in the U. States almost all the articles enumerated in the amendment; and that consequently it might, if adopted, injure our manufactures in a degree not contemplated. We certainly manufactured a greater quantity of gunpowder and muskets. The duty on gunpowder was considerable, and the effect of its removal might be extremely prejudicial. With regard to salt-petre and sulphur, he did not know that he would object to suspending the duties imposed upon them, as they were the great raw materials most wanted, and as no duty had been exacted on them until about two years ago, and then on a construction of the law. He hoped, however, his colleague would not press the subject at this time, as the house were not prepared for the discussion it might involve, and as it might materially affect the revenue. Though he would say that
mere considerations of revenue would not of themselves induce him to vote against the proposed provision. He did not think the general state of the country required it.
Mr Quincy was glad to hear from gentlemen that the situation of the country was such as did not require the step he had proposed. His own impression had been that it was proper to take such a situation as if the country were on the eve of a war.
Mr Dawson observed, as well as we could hear him, that he was authorised to state that the government was possessed of 500 tons of salt-petre and a large quantity of sulphur; and that he was well informed that there was in the country a sufficient quantity for all the purposes for which it might be wanted. Under these circumstances he did not consider the amendment proper, and hoped that it would be either withdrawn or rejected.
Mr John C. Smith said that he could not vote for the amendment under his present impressions. The sense of the house likewise seemed to be against it in its present shape. But the gentleman could obtain his end by moving to instruct the committee of ways and means to enquire into its expediency. And should his amendment be rejected he hoped he would pursue this course. If, on such investigation, the measure should be found advisable, he had no doubt of its adoption.
Mr Quincey said, that in considering the impressions of gentlemen, he would withdraw his motion.
On motion of Mr Crowninshield the words "sheet copper," were inserted in the articles enumerated in the first section.
On motion of Mr Dawson a new section was added declaring that the act shall "commence and be in force from and after the 1st day of January 1806."
On this section some diversity of opinion was expressed.
Mr J. Clay was in favor of the act going into immediate operation. Mr Crowninshield was in favor of the time stated in the section; and Messrs. Macon and Southard were in favor of a short extension of it. In animadverting on this point, Mr Macon pronounced it doubtful whether the principle of the bill were constitutional.
So amended the committee rose and reported the bill, whose consideration was postponed until to-morrow.
On motion of Mr Southard the petition of Stephen Sayre, and the report of the secretary of state thereon, made the last session, were referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr J. Randolph from the committee of ways and means reported on the petition of Anthony Benezet and others, concluding with a resolution that the prayer of the petition is reasonable and ought to be granted.
Referred to the committee of the whole on Thursday next.
TUESDAY, December 10.
A message was received from the president of the United States supplementary to his message of the 6th inst. inclosing sundry documents in addition to those laid before the house, viz.
1. Relative to the detention of the public buildings at New Orleans. 2. Relative to the conduct of Spain in Louisiana, in the establishment of ports, &c. 3. Relative to the obstruction of the commerce on the Mobile. Which were ordered to be printed, and referred to the same committee to whom the papers previously received were referred.
The house took into consideration the amendments made in committee of the whole to the bill "prohibiting for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States," to which they agreed, with additional amendments, when the bill was recommitted to the select committee which introduced it for the further amendment of its details.
Mr J. Clay presented a petition from sundry manufacturers of hats in Philadelphia remonstrating against the mode pursued by the superintendent of the Indian department of vending furs and requesting that the same may be regulated by law, and that the sale may be by public auction.
Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr Sloan laid the following resolution on the table:
Resolved, that a tax or duty of ten dollars per head be imposed on all slaves hereafter imported into the United States.
SPANISH RELATIONS.
The following comprises the most important documents laid before Congress by the President on Friday last. A necessary attention to other articles not admitting their entire insertion, we confine our statement to the prominent parts, and particularly of those transactions which have been as yet imperfectly noticed in the public prints. In subsequent papers we shall give the documents at full length.
The first document respects the capture of the ship Huntress , the circumstances attending which are known.
The next papers relate to the detention of our gun boat at Algiers, which appears, on a proper representation, to have been released with many apologies.
Letters follow from Mr Pinckney, relative to Spanish outrages and spoliations committed on the seas, with a number of affidavits representing the treatment experienced by our vessels and seamen.
Mr Pinckney says, in a letter to the Secretary of State, dated Sept. 22, 1805.
"I had been busily employed with the court in endeavoring to arrest the numerous depredations of their privateers on our commerce, and their condemnations of our vessels, and that to do this my exertions have not only been unceasing, but that more than twenty letters have passed between Mr. Cevallos and myself on the subject. I have now the pleasure to send you the result, by enclosing the copy of a letter which I have just received from Cádiz, and which I have received in such an unquestionable shape as to leave no doubt of its authenticity. By this it appears that my exertions have been effectual, and will probably prevent future captures on that ground."
The order of the Spanish court recently published is subjoined.
A letter from Josiah Blakeley, consul at St. Jago in Cuba to the Secretary of State, dated June 7, 1805, says,
"Since the last evacuation of Hispaniola, more than one thousand American seamen have been landed in this port, most of them without clothes, and all without any possible means of support, but such as they receive from their own government."
Another letter from the same gentleman, dated July 1, 1805 says,
"The scene of robbery, destruction, evasion, perjury, cruelty and insult to which the Americans captured by French pirates and brought into this and the adjacent ports, have been subjected, perhaps has not been equalled in a century past."
The following letters come next. Extract of a letter from Gov. Claiborne to the Secretary of State, dated New-Orleans, Oct. 24, 1805.
SIR—I am sorry to inform you of the embarrassment to which the citizens of the United States are subjected who navigate the Mobile river. All American vessels passing by the town of Mobile, are brought to, and a duty of per cent. exacted both on imports and exports. These duties are even required on articles passing to and from the garrisons and factories of the United States. I have addressed on this occasion a letter to Mr. Morales, by whom it is said this proceeding was authorized, but in his answer, which was this morning received, he professes to be unacquainted with the particulars, and declines any interference until he should advise upon the subject with the governor of W. St. Florida.
I have certain information of the arrival at Pensacola of four hundred troops from Havanna; and that a much larger number is daily expected. I also learn from a source entitled to credit, that 300 men are ordered from Pensacola to Baton Rouge, and that 800 Spanish troops have lately been posted on the frontier of the province of Texas. It is a fact known to me, that a Spanish agent has contracted with a merchant of this city, for the delivery at the town of Mobile of 4000 bks. of flour, and that this same agent, not being able to effect a con-race for the delivery of 4000 pair of shoes at Mobile, has purchased a quantity of leather. The marquis of Casa Calvo being absent from this city, it is my intention to enquire of Gov. Folch an explanation of the object of these military movements. I flatter myself that hostilities between the United States and Spain may be avoided, and that an honorable adjustment of our differences may ensue. But I am inclined to think that the Spanish agents calculate on a speedy rupture, and are making all the preparations which their means permit to commence the war in this quarter to advantage. New Orleans would unquestionably be the first object of attack, and with a view to its security, I should be pleased to see Fort St. John repaired and put in a state of defence; that fort commands the mouth of the Bayou, and if strengthened, would present a great impediment to the passage of troops from Pensacola and Mobile by the way of the lakes to this city. The works are in ruins, but might readily be repaired and made defensible without any considerable expenditure.
Extract of a letter from Henry Toumlin, e.g. judge in the Mississippi territory to the Secretary of State, dated 6th July, 1805.
"You are informed, no doubt, that all the vessels to and from this country, even though bound to Fort Stodder, and clearing out from Fort Stodder, are obliged to come to at Mobile, and to pay 12 per centum ad-valorem on their cargoes, according to the estimate of the Spanish officers. Such an exaction as this you may well conceive, must be ruinous to this country, and is moreover the source of perpetual heart burnings and contention between our citizens and the subjects of his catholic majesty."
There are two vessels which have lately undertaken, as I am told, to pass without calling at Mobile, from this country, laden with cotton. I cannot but anticipate unpleasant consequences, but will inform you of the result when acquainted with it."
Extract from the same to the same, dated 8th August, 1805.
"I mentioned to you in a letter sometime since that I understood that a vessel then lying in the river was about to pass the Mobile without calling.—Capt. Schuyler, who is just now from Orleans, tells me that she passed the Mobile in the night; that the Spaniards were exceedingly irritated, and threatened to imprison the owner of the cargo, on his return from Orleans, and to confiscate the vessel if she ever appeared there again. They al-
so talked of building a gun boat for the purpose of compelling vessels to stop."
Extract from the same to the same, dated Oct. 11, 1805.
"Duties are still rigorously insisted upon at Mobile, cargoes unladed and inventories taken of them, in order to ascertain the duties to be paid. The schooner Cato , which went down the river without calling, is still detained and will probably be confiscated, if not her cargo. I could not even get a few articles, belonging to the United States, from on board of her, which I had requested to apply for when there, in behalf of Dinsmoor and Mr. Chambers. If they continue their exactions, this country must inevitably be ruined; I mean that the settlements will be abandoned. Many are now preparing to go; some probably for other reasons; but the greater part, I believe on this account, and most who go will become subjects of the Spanish government."
A correspondence between Governor Claiborne and the Marquis de Casa Calvo respecting the Spanish officers resident in the territory of Orleans, follows.
The hundred and twenty miles from New-Orleans, dated August 25th, 1805.
SIR, The report of the retrocession to Spain of the country west of the Mississippi had also prevailed in New-Orleans.
The evening previous to my departure, being on a visit to the Marquis of Casa Calvo, I asked him if he knew upon what authority that report was circulated? He answered in the negative, and added that he had understood the negotiation was suspended, and that Mr. Monroe had left Madrid—he further said that the minister of state (Cevallos) had informed him (the marquis) that the desire of the court of Spain was to make "the Mississippi river the boundary, and in time it was expected that object would be attained." The marquis delivered himself in the French language; from my imperfect knowledge of French, it is probable, I may have misunderstood some of his expressions, but I am sure I have given you the substance of what he said. The prospect of a retrocession of the west bank of the Mississippi, is now, and has always been the theme of the Spanish officers who remain in this territory; and many citizens seem to view it as an event likely to happen.—An impression which I greatly regret, since it tends to lessen their confidence in the American government, and to cherish a Spanish party among us.—Next therefore to a final adjustment of limits with the Spanish government, I most desire to see every Spanish officer removed from the ceded territory. There certainly must be a power somewhere vested, to cause to be executed the clause in the treaty which directs "the Spanish forces to be withdrawn (within three months) from the ceded territory," and I should indeed be pleased to have it hinted to me, that in my character as commissioner or governor, I could on this occasion take (if necessary) compulsory measures.
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your humble servant,
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE. The Hon. James Madison, Secretary of State.
We are next presented with detailed statements of the outrages committed in the Mississippi territory, only detailing more minutely circumstances already before the public.
The following correspondence exhibits the measures taken by Governor Williams to repress the outrages, and to obtain an explanation of their origin and causes. (To be continued.)
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Thursday, December 12.
An engrossed bill "To amend an act entitled an act, providing for the poor and declaring who shall be deemed vagrants," was read a third time, and passed.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bill to the Senate for their concurrence.
Mr. Brooke presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill "Authorising the sale of the glebe of Bristol parish," and a bill, "Authorising the overseers of the poor of Hampshire county to recover a certain sum of money of the late sheriff of the said county, for the purpose therein mentioned;" which were received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
On a motion made, Resolved, that it be a standing rule of this house, that the Speaker be authorised to call any member of this house to occupy the chair and exercise the functions of Speaker, until he may resume the chair; with this proviso, that the power given by this resolution shall not be construed to confer on the Speaker a right to place any member in the chair of the Speaker for a longer period than one day.
On a motion made, Resolved, that the committee of finance be authorised to propose such amendments to the present system of finance as to them may appear reasonable.
Mr Lightfoot from the committee appointed to examine into the state of the clerk's office, made the following report: The committee find, that the papers from the year 1775 to 1804, both years inclusive, are properly arranged in the office.
That the journals, written or printed, from the year 1769 to the year 1804, both years inclusive, are deposited in the office.
That from information received from the clerk, the manuscript journals of the years 1783 and 1784, which were, last
session, directed to be brought up under his inspection, are completed, except as to the binding.
The inrolled bills from 1776 to 1804, are filed in the office, and neatly deposited in tin cases.
Mr. Randolph made the following report from the committee of propositions and grievances:
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Adam Deem, praying that he may be authorised by law to establish a ferry from his land opposite the mouth of Goose creek, across Hughes river, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of Wm. Lightfoot, praying that the rates at his ferry across Chickahominy river, may be increased, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of George Creel, jr. praying the establishment of a ferry across the Little Kanawha river, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of Charles Magill of Monongalia, praying the establishment of a ferry across Cheat river, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Wheeling in Ohio county, praying that a law may pass for incorporating said town, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of Joseph Hodsdon, praying that him and Thomas Pierce may be authorised to establish a ferry across Pagan creek, and at some future time to erect a toll bridge in lieu of said ferry, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of Conrad Hansberger, praying that a law may pass, proportioning the toll of the turnpike at Swift run gap to the number of wheels on all carriages, and to the number of horses belonging to each, be rejected.
Ordered, that the committee of propositions & grievances do prepare & bring in bills pursuant to the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6th resolutions.
A petition, said to be from the inhabitants of Princess Anne, Norfolk county & Norfolk borough, was presented and read, praying for the removal of the place of holding the district court from the town of Suffolk, to the borough of Norfolk or town of Portsmouth;—Also, a petition of John Keene of Fairfax, praying that he may be authorised to remove certain slaves from the state of Maryland into this state. The said petitions were rejected.
Leave was given to bring in a bill. Concerning master commissioners in the county and corporation courts; and a bill, to amend the act entitled an act "Concerning the town of Abingdon."
Friday, December 13.
The following bills were severally read a second time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time:
A bill authorising the overseers of the poor of Hampshire county to recover a certain sum of money of the late sheriff of said county, for the purpose therein mentioned.—Authorising the payment of a sum of money to Thomas Milam.—Authorising the payment of a sum of money to the widow and executrix of Geo. Minor, dec.—Authorising a sum of money to be raised by lottery for the improvement of the road from Wood courthouse to Clarkburg.
A bill, authorising a sale of the glebe of Bristol parish, was read a second time, ordered to be committed to messrs. B. Harrison, C. B. Harrison, Robertson, Goodwyn and Cheatham.
Mr Harrison (Amelia) presented the following bills from the committee of propositions and grievances:—A bill, incorporating a company to build a toll bridge over the north fork of Shenandoah river—Establishing a turnpike road from the head of Roanoke river over the Alleghany mountain—Dividing the county of Amherst—Altering the reward for killing wolves in Washington and Augusta—Incorporating the town of Wheeling in Ohio county; which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr Brooke presented the following bills from the committee for courts of justice:—A bill appointing other trustees of the town of Milton—Concerning certain lots in the town of Springfield—and providing for the erection of an office for the Washington district court, and for reimbursing certain expenses incurred by clerks of district courts; which were severally received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr Sharpe presented a bill, To authorise the county court of Lee to erect a turnpike or toll gate on the road from Mockerson gap to Cumberland gap thro' the said county; which was received and read the 1st, & ordered to be read a 2d time.
Mr Mallory presented a bill, Concerning master commissioners in the county and corporation courts; which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the Governor referring to an enclosure for the consideration of the General Assembly; and the said letter with the enclosure being read, were ordered to lie on the table.
A petition from the clerks of sundry district courts, was presented and read, praying certain alterations in the laws regulating their fees; and was rejected.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, To amend the judiciary system; and that Messrs. Harvie, Brooke, Burwell, Pendleton (Berkeley) Laidley, Smith (Wythe) Lindsay, Miller (Powhatan) Minor, Hill (Greeneville) Harrison (Am.) Semple and Love do prepare and bring in the same.

Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, to amend the act entitled an act, To reduce into one the several acts directing the course of descents; and that messrs. Campbell, Kinney, Mallory, Clarke, Moss, J. Miller, Henning, Minor and Semple do prepare & bring in the same.
Saturday, December 14. The engrossed bills, authorising the overseers of the poor of Hampshire county to recover a certain sum of money of the late sheriff of said county, for the purpose therein mentioned—Authorising the payment of a certain sum of money to the widow and executrix of George Minor, deceased—Authorising a sum of money to be raised by lottery, for the improvement of the road from Wood courthouse to Clarkburg; were severally read the third time and passed.
Cordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the senate and desire their concurrence. The bills, incorporating a company to build a toll bridge over the north fork of Shenandoah river—Dividing the county of Amherst—Altering the reward for killing wolves in Washington and Augusta—Appointing other trustees of the town of Milton—Concerning certain lots in the town of Springfield—and To authorise the county court of Lee to erect a turnpike or toll-gate, on the road from Mockerson gap to Cumberland gap, thro' the said county; were severally read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr Randolph presented from the committee of propositions and grievances, the following bills:—A bill for dividing the county of Harrison—and a bill, Authorising the appointment of commissioners to ascertain the different county lines bordering on the Three Notch road, from Albemarle to Hanover; which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
A motion was made that the house do come to the following resolution: Resolved unanimously, That the General Assembly of Virginia, penetrated with a conviction of the zeal, fidelity and diligence with which John Page, ex-lea. Gov. of this Commonwealth, discharged the duties of his office; feel it a tribute of respect due to his great merit; to express, as well their approbation of his conduct in that department, as their gratitude for his past services. And the same being twice read, was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
IMPORTANT FOREIGN ADVICES. Translated from Paris papers to the 19th October, received at Philadelphia, per the Lydia. Captain Webb, 40 days from Bordeaux.
[In our Gazette of Saturday, we gave the 1st and 2d Bulletin of the movements of the French army; we now give the 3d, 4th and 5th, which render the series complete down to the latest dates.]
Paris, Vendémiaire 25, (Oct. 15.) Third Bulletin of the Grand Army. Zusmarshausen, Vendémiaire 18, (Oct. 15.) Marshal Soult pursued the Austrian division which had taken shelter at Aicha, drove it out, and entered Augsburg on the 17th at noon.
On the evening of the 17th Marshal Davoust, who had crossed the Danube at Neuberg, arrived at Aicha with his 3 divisions.
Gen. Marmont, with the divisions Boudet, Grouchy, and the Bavarian division under Gen. Dumonceau, crossed the Danube, and took a position between Aicha and Augsburg.
At last the body of the army under Marshal Bernadotte, together with the Bavarian army commanded by Generals Deroi and Verden, took their position at Ingolstadt. The Imperial guards under Marshal Bessieres proceeded to Augsburg, together with the division of Cuirassiers headed by Gen. D'Hantpoult.
Prince Murat with the divisions of dragoons of Klein and Beaumont, and that of Carabiniers and Cuirassiers, under Gen. Nansouty, flew to the village of Zusmarshausen to cut off the passage from Ulm to Augsburg.
Marshal Lannes, with the division of grenadiers of Oudinot and that of Suchet, took post on the same day at Zusmarshausen. The Emperor reviewed the dragoons at this village. He had presented to him Marente, a dragoon of the 4th regiment; one of the bravest soldiers of the army, who, at the crossing of the Lech, saved the life of his captain, who had only the day before taken from him his commission. His Majesty presented him with the Eagle of the Legion of Honor, upon this brave soldier observed to him, "I did nothing more than my duty:—My captain had broken me for a neglect of discipline; but he knows I have always been a good soldier."
The Emperor then expressed his approbation of the conduct of the dragoons at the battle of Wertingen. He ordered a dragoon from each regiment to be presented to him, to whom he gave the Eagle of Honor. He also complimented the grenadiers of the division of Oudinot. A more handsome troop is not to be seen. They are all animated with the desire of meeting the enemy, and evince that military enthusiasm which is always the forerunner of signal successes.
Until an authentic and particular account of the battle of Wertingen shall appear, it is proper we should here say a few words on it.
Col. Arrighi, with his regiment, attacked that of the cuirassiers under the Duke of Albert. The contest was very warm—Col. Arrighi had his horse killed under him. His life was saved by the intrepidity of his regiment. Col. Beaumont, of the 10th regt. of Hussars, animated with true heroism, seized, in the middle of the ranks of the enemy, a capt. of cuirassiers, and made him prisoner, after having wounded several horsemen with his broad sword.
Col. Maupetit, at the head of the 9th regiment of dragoons, attacked the ene-
my in the village of Wertingen. Having been mortally wounded, these were his last words: "Let the Emperor be informed that the 9th regiment of dragoons proved itself worthy of the reputation it had acquired, and attacked and conquered amidst the cries of Long live the Emperor!"
This column of grenadiers, the flower of the enemy's army, having formed a square of four battalions, was pierced through and cut to pieces. The 2d battalion of dragoons made an attack in the wood.
The division of Oudinot, still in the rear, were burning with impatience to join in the conflict; at their appearance only the Austrians precipitately retreated; but one brigade was in the action.
All the cannon, the standards, and almost all the officers of the enemy who fought at Wertingen were taken and many killed: two lieutenant colonels, six majors, sixty inferior officers and four thousand soldiers were taken prisoners. The remainder of the enemy were entirely routed, and, but for a deep marsh, would also have been taken by column moving towards their rear.
Excellent, a chief of the horse, and aid de camp to Prince Murat, had two horses killed under him. He brought the colors to the Emperor, who said to him: "I know there cannot be a braver man than you are: I nominate you officer of the Legion of Honor."
On the other hand, Marshal Ney, with the division of Malcher, Dupont, and Loison, the division of dragoons on foot commanded by Gen. Baragney-d'Hilliers, and the division of Gazan, came up the Danube, and attacked the enemy at Gunzburg. It is five o'clock, and we hear the guns.
Though the rains are heavy and incessant the Grand army continues to advance by forced marches. The Emperor gives the example: on horseback night and day, he is always among his troops, wherever his presence is necessary. He yesterday rode fourteen leagues slept in a small village without any servant or baggage, notwithstanding the bishop of Augsburg had caused his palace to be illuminated, and waited a greater part of the night for his Majesty.
Paris, 24th Vendémiaire, (Oct. 16.) Fourth Bulletin of the Grand Army.
Augsburg, 19th Vendémiaire, (Oct. 11.) The battle of Wertingen was followed 24 hours afterwards with that of Gunzburg. Marshal Ney put his corps of the army in motion: the division of Loison towards Langenau, and that of Malcher towards Gunzburg. The enemy who attempted to oppose this movement was everywhere defeated. It was in vain that Prince Ferdinand went in person to the defence of Gunzburg. General Malcher attacked him with the 59th regiment—the contest became obstinate. Col. Lacuee was killed at the head of his regiment, notwithstanding a vigorous resistance, stormed and carried the bridge: the cannon by which it was defended, were taken, and the important position of Gunzburg, fell into our hands. Three attacks of the enemy were rendered abortive, and they retreated with precipitation: the corps de reserve of Prince Murat arrived at Burgan, and intercepted the enemy during the night.
The circumstantial details of the battle (which cannot appear for a few days) will make known the names of the officers who have distinguished themselves.
The Emperor passed the night of the 17th and a part of the day of the 18th, between the corps of Marshals Ney and Lannes.
The activity of the French army, the extent and complicated nature of its operations, completely deceived and disconcerted the enemy.
The conscripts display as much bravery and good conduct as the veteran soldiers. After a single discharge, they lose the name of conscripts, and aspire to the honorable title of soldiers. The weather has continued bad for several days: and the rains still continue: the army is notwithstanding in good health.
The enemy lost about 3500 men in the battle of Gunzburg. We made 1200 prisoners, and took 6 pieces of cannon. We have had 400 men killed and wounded—Major General D'Aspre is among the prisoners.
The Emperor arrived at Augsburg on the 18th, at nine o'clock in the evening: The city has been occupied by our troops for two days past.
The communication between the enemy's army at Augsburg and Landsberg is already cut off, as also soon will be that of Puesen. Prince Murat, with the corps of Marshals Ney and Lannes, is in pursuit of the enemy. Ten regiments have been withdrawn from the Austrian army of Italy, and are coming post haste to the Tyrol.—Some of them have already been taken.—Some Russian corps are also advancing, in the same way, towards the Inn: but the advantages of our position are such as to enable us to meet them without apprehension.
The Emperor was accommodated at Augsburg in the house of the former Elector of Treves, who treated, in a magnificent manner, both the Emperor and his suite, until the arrival of his baggage.
Paris, 25th Vendémiaire, (Oct. 16.) Fifth Bulletin of the Grand Army.
Augsburg, 20th Vendémiaire, (12th Oct.) Marshal Soult has arrived with his division of the army, at Landsberg, and has thereby cut off one of the greatest communications of the enemy: he arrived on the 19th, at 4 o'clock in the morning: he there met with the regiment of Cuirassiers of Prince Ferdinand, which, with
pieces of cannon, retreated by forced marches towards Ulm. Marshal Soult ordered it to be attacked by the 26th regiment of Chasseurs, by whom it was thrown into so much confusion, that it fled, leaving 120 soldiers prisoners, one lieut. col. 3 captains and 2 pieces cannon.
Marshal Soult, who conceived they would continue their route towards Memmingen, had sent forward several regiments to cut off their retreat, but they had retired into the woods, where they rallied, and took refuge in the Tyrol.
Twenty pieces of cannon, and part of the baggage of the enemy had passed on the 18th, through Landsberg. Marshal Soult dispatched Gen. Sebastiani in pursuit of them, with a brigade of dragoons. It is expected they will be overtaken.
On the 20th Marshal Soult directed his march towards Memmingen, where he will arrive on the 21st about day-break.
Marshal Bernadotte continued his march the whole of the 19th, and his van-guard was within 2 leagues of Munich. The baggage of several Austrian Generals have fallen into the hands of our light troops—He has taken about 100 prisoners belonging to different regiments.
Marshal Davoust has marched towards Dachau. His van has arrived at Moisach. The Hussars of Blankenstein were routed by his Chasseurs, and he has made about sixty prisoners in different engagements.
Prince Murat, with the cavalry of reserve and the corps of Marshals Ney and Lannes, is posted opposite the enemy's army, the right of which occupies Memmingen, and the left, Ulm.
Marshal Ney is on the Danube opposite Ulm.
Marshal Lannes is at Weissenhorn. General Marmont, is endeavoring, by forced marches, to take a position on the heights of Illersheim; and Marshal Soult flanks from Memmingen, the right of the enemy.
The Imperial guard has left Augsburg for Burgan, where the Emperor will probably arrive to night.
A decisive action is about to take place. The Austrian army has almost all its communications cut off. It is now nearly in the same situation in which the army of Melas was at Marengo.
The Emperor was on the bridge of Lech when the army of Gen. Marmont passed it. He directed each regiment to form in a circle, and addressed them on the situation of the enemy, the near approach of a great engagement, and of the confidence he had in their bravery. This harangue took place in the midst of an immense fall of snow, the troops were in the mud up to their knees, and the weather extremely cold: but the words of the Emperor warmed them: and in listening to him, the soldier forgot his fatigues and privations, and became impatient for the hour of combat.
Marshal Bernadotte arrived at Munich, on the 20th, at 6 o'clock in the morning: he had taken 800 prisoners in his pursuit of the enemy. Prince Ferdinand was at Munich; it appears that he has abandoned his army of the Iller.
On no occasion have such great events been decided in less time. Before the expiration of two weeks, the fate of the campaign of the Austrian and Russian armies will be decided.
One of our Journals has the following article, under the date of "BERLIN, Oct. 4." A report is in circulation, that a revolution has taken place at Petersburg; the details of which are of so important a nature, that it would be imprudent to say more on the subject, until we shall have received more particular and positive accounts of the transaction.
Positive accounts from Strasburg, which we have just received, announce the taking of Ulm. This is merely report, but we ought to be surprised at nothing, if we take into view the rapidity with which Napoleon I. executes his vast and complicated plans.
We have seen arrive at the same point, and nearly at the same moment, the armies from the coast of Brest, of La Manche, of the bank of the Zuyder Sea, and from those of the Baltic. We feel, we everywhere witness, the extraordinary genius which conceives and directs every thing. Behold the effect of that diversion which England has wished to produce upon the continent! how terrible a scourge to Europe, is the English government!
STRASBURGH, Sept. 29.
The following is the proclamation of the emperor to the army:—
"SOLDIERS! "The war of the third coalition has begun—The Austrian army has passed the Inn, violated treaties, and has attacked and driven our ally from his capital. You yourselves have been compelled to advance by forced marches to the defence of our frontiers. Already you have passed the Rhine. We will not stop till we have secured the independence of the Germanic Body, assisted our allies, and confounded the pride of unjust aggressors. We will not again make peace without a sufficient guarantee. Our policy shall no more give way to our generosity."
"Soldiers! your emperor is in the midst of you; you are only the advanced guard of a great people. If it should be necessary, they will all arise at my voice to confound and dissolve this new league, which has been formed by the hatred and the gold of England."
"But, Soldiers, we shall have forced marches to make, fatigues and privations of every kind to endure. Whatever obstacles may be opposed to us, we will overcome them, and we will take no rest until
we have planted our eagles on the territory of our allies."
(Signed) "NAPOLEON." "By order of his majesty, the major-general of the grand army, "BERTHIER."
Letter of the Emperor and King, to the President and Mayor of the city of Paris—Gentlemen, the President and Mayor of our good city of Paris,
Our troops have had an engagement with the Austrians, near Wertingen, defeated 12 battalions of grenadiers—all their artillery is taken, also a great number of prisoners, and eight standards. We have resolved to make a present of the colors to our good city of Paris and two pieces of cannon to be placed at the hotel de ville. We desire that our good city of Paris will recognize in this affair our affection for her, which will be so much the more dear to her, as it was her governor who commanded our troops in the engagement of Wertingen. This letter having no other object, we pray God to have you in his holy keeping.
At the imperial head quarters at Augsburg, 13 Vendémiaire, (10th Oct.) 1805. Signed, NAPOLEON.
The following order has just been published:
"Bavarian Soldiers. "I have placed myself at the head of my army to deliver your country from unjust oppression. The house of Austria wishes to destroy your independence and to incorporate you in its vast states—You will be faithful to the memory of your ancestors, who, sometimes oppressed, were never cast down, and ever preserved their independence and political existence, the first wealth of nations, as the fidelity to the Palatine house is the first of your duties. As a good ally of your sovereign, I have been sensibly affected with the marks of love which you have displayed towards him in this important conjuncture. I am acquainted with your bravery, and flatter myself that after the first battle I shall be enabled to say to your prince and to my people that you are worthy to fight in the ranks of the great army." Signed, NAPOLEON. By order of the Emperor and King, The major-general of the army: Marshal BERTHIER.
PHILADELPHIA, December 10.
As we conjectured, the successor of General John Slocum, in the inspectorship of flour, is the governor's son in law, Mr. Andrew Pettit, the partner of Mr. Bayard so much distinguished in Passmore's case—the chain of connection, incident after incident, is indeed marvellous.
It is well understood that the governor's eldest son is to be chief justice, and that judge Shippen's letter is considered as a resignation.
As Mr. Pettit already holds the lucrative office of auctioneer under this commonwealth, and the holding of two offices is not compatible—we understand the firm of the auctioneer house is to undergo a change of names, the partnership of the house as merchants was Pettit & Bayard, as auctioneers, Pettit & Co.—it is now to be Bayard & Co. Men may talk of constitution and law, but must not this be a good constitution (for the conceited) and a good law (for the nobility!) which admits of so many ingenious modes of accommodation—is
We understand that an old revolutionary soldier of the name of Rugh—Benjamin Rugh who had held the petty appointment of an inspector of butter, worth perhaps 200 dollars a year—has been superceded by his excellency—and one of "the circle" of Mr. Dill's "hungry acquaintance," been appointed in his room!—is
There is a striking example in a little fact, of the obsequiousness to which men who have arrived at great eminence are liable to fall, by their treachery to the public—from a New-York paper we first learned that Mr. Burr, lately vice president of the United States, has been in this city—the time was that he would have had the congratulations of every republican in Philadelphia—but now he passes along without it being known even that he was here—and if he has had any congratulations they must be in the groans and amenations of similar apostates—is
For Sale, By the Subscriber, next door above the Bell-Tavern.
20 Hogheads Retailing Molasses 30 Puncheons Northern Rum 30 Boxes Raisins 20 Barrels Tanner's Oil 10 Quarter Casks Sherry Wine 10 ditto ditto Malaga ditto 1000 Weight Seal Leather 100 Pieces Brown } PLATILLAS. 50 ditto White } An invoice of Silk Veil Waistcoat Patterns 4 few pieces Linen: Patent Shot: Candles; From 2d. to 10d. Cat Nails: Bistered Steel; Pepper; Shoes; Cotton Cards; FF Gun powder; Sheet Iron; Sheet Lead; Half pint Tumblers; Gauging Rods; Writing & Wrapping Paper;
Henry Hovey. December 15, 1805
LOST IN the forenoon of this day a tobacco note, number and weight as below. Should such a note be found, it will greatly oblige me in giving notice at Mr. Brook's.
* 565, 1580, 154, 1475, Johnsons. Charles Barker. December 4, 1805
To be Rented,
A NEW BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire places in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Stockoe hill, a little above Major Wolfe's. Wm. DU-VAL. December 16, 1805
Notice.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received a handsome assortment of
DRY GOODS,
On consignment, which he will dispose of for cash at cost. He flatters himself they will be as low as any imported in the state of Virginia St. L. Joseph.
Advertisement.
TO be SOLD, on Friday the third day of January next, at the Piping Tree, in King William county, to the highest bidder, for ready cash, fifteen or twenty LIKELY SLAVES, the estate of John King, dec. by the Executors. November 30th, 1805
VIRGINIA ARGUS, RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Tobacco, 30s to 33s Cash. Wheat, 7s 6d do. Flour, fine, 39s do. Flour, super fine, 42s do. Corn, 15s do. Hemp, (clean) £ 50 do. Iron, £ 33 do. Bacon, 13 do. Whiskey, 3s 9d do.
THE VIRGINIA ARGUS will be published on Tuesdays and Fridays during the winter establishment of the mails.
INTERESTING DECREE.
We are informed, that Gen. Ferrand, of the city of St. Domingo, has recently issued a proclamation, in which he gives the names of the American vessels, captains, owners and shippers, who have carried on a trade with the blacks of St. Domingo, and orders his privateers to bring in for confiscation, every such vessel, or others, belonging to, or having on board, any article, even the most trifling, the property of the said captains, owners or shippers.—This decree is intended to operate to the seizure and condemnation of any vessel or property on the high seas, belonging to Americans, who have in any way traded with the revolted negroes of Hispaniola.
On the 10th inst. in the House of Representatives of the United States, Mr. Sloan laid the following resolution on the table:
Resolved, That a tax or duty of ten dollars per head be imposed on all slaves hereafter imported into the United States.
The following articles, which are one day the latest, are received by an arrival at New York:
PARIS, October 21.—The success of the grand army has occasioned such a desertion among the Austrian cavalry that the saddlers of Metz and Strasburg have received orders to forward by postchaises, bridles and saddles to mount the French hussars and dragoons on Austrian horses.
Letters from Coire announce that important successes have been gained by the French army in Italy. The Austrians have been attacked at Reveredo, and driven from their positions. Marshal Massena had advanced a part of his army into the Italian Tyrol.
BORDEAUX, October 26. Extrait of a letter from Strasburg, 25th Vendémiaire.
"Yesterday the following bulletin was circulated in our city:
"The corps of the army of Marshal Bernadotte is at Munich. The junction of the Russians is cut off.
"Sixty thousand Austrians are surrounded without one of the means of retreating.
"The emperor remarks to her majesty the empress that he wishes her to remain perfectly tranquil: that he occupies a position similar to that he did at Marengo and that the campaign will be short, but brilliant."
The first Russian army, of 55,000 men effected a junction with the Austrians in Bavaria, October 8th. The other armies were following by forced marches. The emperor was bringing up the reinforcements.
Duncan McFarland, Esq. elected representative in congress for North Carolina, was just setting out for the seat of government when two bills of indictment were found against him for high crimes and misdemeanors. By this means, as covered with such foul imputations he could not presume to take his seat in that august body, he has been detained from the post assigned him. Whether innocent or guilty, is yet to be made appear; until which time he must justly be presumed innocent.
The feds, however, Mr McFarland being a republican, take it for granted he is guilty, and affect great sensibility for the honor of the state and of the nation—and the more so, as Mr McFarland succeeded "the honorable Mr Purviance," a thorough going disciple of the old school.—To set them at ease, the Aurora informs them, that this champion of their party, Mr Purviance, after a gambling and swindling career of several months in that city, now lies snug in Philadelphia jail, waiting for the benefit of the "white-wash law." (Trenton T. Ame.)
Appointments by the Governor of Pennsylvania.
ANDREW PETTIT Esquire, Inspector of Flour for the city and county of Philadelphia. ANDREW BAYARD Esquire, Auditor. (Poulton's Daily Advertiser.)
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 393 acres of land lying on the waters of Wynne creek in Halifax county, within 6 miles of the court house. This land perhaps is equal to any high land, in the said county for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c and lies in a very agreeable wealthy neighborhood and is well improved; on it is a dwelling house, just built 28 by 32, four rooms on the lower floor and two above, with all other necessary out houses, all of which are new. Any person wishing to purchase, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
William Yancey. December 12, 1805

Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their  WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffel Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfticks, Do. 3-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of  FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAM & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, has built to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro.—GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and continuing them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit (at 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 proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of 100 and 50 acres. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Pruner & Moncure.
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a new shipment of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES PAINTS AND MATTERS, MCO. OURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms. He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (u) Sept 4.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young H. son and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Sack, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months. For notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp for Tobacco. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805
TO LET; A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM and CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs Hart & Southgate's. Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805.
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of  FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys, Halfticks, Rose, Duffel and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Cards, Benner's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swandowns, Callicoes, Muslins & Cambrics, Real Silk Cambrics & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. has convinced himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his custom, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of residing it. October 29th, 1805.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Jacob Maddox, of Buckingham county, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy and co. thereon expressed. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the 29th day of December next, at the dwelling house of said Maddox, the following property, to wit, Sally and her two children, Milly and Nancy, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt with interest and cost. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Nov. 25th, 1805.
For Sale, A New Grand PIANO-FORTE, tuned Concert Pitched. Apply on Shockoe Hill, at the house opposite Mr. Copland's, to P. A. Petticolas. December 3d, 1805.
*** Subscribers to PINKERTON'S MODERN GEOGRAPHY, who have not yet received their Books, are respectfully informed that they are ready for delivery at this Office. (if)
BOLTING CLOTHS. M & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS, of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of  Fall & Fancy Goods, And a quantity of best three stranded SINE TWINE. Oct. 20.
WILL be Rented, on Saturday the 21st December, 1805, to the highest bidder, the FARM, formerly the property of Samuel Scherer, dec. in Hanover county, for 6 or 8 years—on it there is a commodious dwelling, 2 barns and other convenient houses, &c.—it is deemed unnecessary to say any thing of the soil, as no one is presumed to rent till they have examined it. There is 50 bushels of wheat sowed. On the same day will be offered for sale, all the STOCK belonging to the farm, consisting of horses, mules, cows, sheep and hogs, a Carriage, some Furniture and a complete set of Farming Tools. The terms of the sale will be six months credit for all sums exceeding 10 dollars; bond and approved security will be requested. Hanna Scherer, } Adm's. George Scherer, } November 1, 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company.  DELINQUENT Shareholders on the 8th Requisition, are hereby notified that such shares on which the said requisition shall remain unpaid, will be sold, on the 21st day of December next, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. James Brander, clk. Manchester, 16th Nov. 1805.
WANTED TO HIRE, TWO SERVANTS, a Man and Woman: The Man must have been accustomed to wait in a house, as he will be wanted for that and to assist as Porter in a Store.—The Woman must be a good plain Cook and Washer, cleanly in her person, and every thing she does; and to have no followers. They must be strongly recommended for their honesty and sobriety. Two of the above description will meet with a good place and liberal wages, by applying at this Office. November 23, 1805. (if)
WANTED, as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805. (if)
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fire-proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Uppermost Warehouse . In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 25, 1805. It is probable that I may leave this state ere long: in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorized to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ.
Marshal's Sale. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit of the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Talcott and Thomas Aston assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r of Matthew Vaughan, deceased, and others, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Thursday the 2d day of January, 1806.
The following Slaves, Viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Phil, and Potentus, (males)—Nell, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty, (females)—or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy nine dollars and fifty nine cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. Benjamin Mosby, D. M. for Joseph Scott, M. V. D. Dec. 4th, 1805.
TO RENT, AND possession given the first day of January next, a HOUSE & LOT situated on Shockoe Hill, opposite Mr. William Dawson's. For further particulars apply to SAM'L M'CRAW, or JACOB FACKLER. Richmond, 2d Dec. 1805. (if)
Valuable Property for Sale. AGREEABLE to authority vested in me by the will of the late Samuel Swann, shall on the 20th day of this month proceed to sell, at public auction, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on a credit of one, two, three, four and five years, the four last payments to carry interest from the date, the following PROPERTY, viz: The TENEMENT occupied by Messrs Geo. and James Taylor, as their Cabinet Shop. The TENEMENT with the Lumber House, now occupied by Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, on the cross street leading to the Basin. Also, the well known PLANTATION called Buck Hill, near Manchester, in the county of Chesterfield, containing 359 acres more or less. Satisfactory security will be required by the EXECUTOR. Any person wanting further information will obtain it by applying to George Taylor in the city of Richmond. Dec. 3, 1805.
TAKEN from a Negro Man (supposed to have been stolen by him) a small PIECE OF GASIMERE. It will be restored to the owner on proving property and paying the expense of this Advertisement. Apply to the Printer. November 19, 1805. (if)
LOST or mislaid, about the 26th of September, a NOTE for one Hoghead of Tobacco, inspected at Columbia, in the name of Holland Goodridge, weighing 1070 as well as my recollection serves me. Thos. Barbour, jr. November 18, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. IN pursuance of a decree of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, to satisfy a debt due from the estate of Benjamin Lewis, dec. to Lucy Crouch, administratrix of John Crouch, dec., will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, on Friday the 20th day of December next, for ready money. The Tract of LAND, Whereon Mrs. Lucy Crouch now resides, lying and being in the lower end of the county of Goochland, containing 350 acres, be the same more or less. The Commissioners. November 26, 1805.
BY THE BRIG TRITON FROM LONDON,  ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, has just received, two second hand  GRAND PIANO FORTES, Selected, as being well toned; and previous to shipment, put by Broderess & Wilkinson into complete order; with a full set of spare strings, tuning hammer and fork to each; the one with additional keys, the other without—the former of which, he will sell for (cash) two hundred and eighty dollars; and the last at two hundred and forty dollars—with each of these instruments there is a large quantity of the most modern and best approved printed MUSIC, amounting to one hundred and twenty dollars, which being packed up with each instrument, he should prefer disposing of at the same time. He has also received a few ROYAL PATENT PLAIN PIANOS, with 5 pedals, complete set of spare strings, one Miller's Institutes, and two books most approved printed Music to each; price (cash) 140 dollars—These, as the Grand Pianos, are sweetly toned, second hand instruments, put into complete order previous to shipment.—Blank music paper, Miller's Institutes, best violins, and violin preceptors, do. pocket companions, Wrangé's fine preceptor, best Italian strings for violins, guitar & piano do. clarinet reeds, &c. &c. And by the Ship Shepherdess from London, he has just received a general assortment of  FRESH GARDEN SEEDS. Also on hand, first qualified RED CLOVER SEED, the vegetative powers of which may be relied on. Nov. 25, 1805. 2m
TO THE INHABITANTS OF HENRICO, LOUISA AND GOOCHLAND. FELLOW CITIZENS, THAT doubts may cease to exist about my offering to represent this District at the next Senatorial election, I think it right to say, that if I live I shall be a Candidate. It is always improper if to be avoided, for a man to say any thing for himself; and I extremely regret that I feel compelled from circumstances which exist to do so. Because I profess Christianity my views are denounced, and design is attached; but since it is my opinion that the religion of an individual belongs to himself, I would willingly ask that indulgence of others which I am willing to extend. If others differ with me, it ought not to become a source of contest, for in this way has it happened, that mighty dissensions have been generated and cherished. Altho' I am no advocate for religious tests, & have always thought that government and religion ought to unite in no plan of operation, yet I have never learned that the religious belief of a man made him a worse citizen, or a worse representative. What the people are to require is whether my political principles are of the kind they wish, and not whether I am of this or that religious persuasion. If an enquiry of this sort should be made into, I have only to ask a retrospect of the events of my life, and an endeavour to find out whether at any time I have deviated from the political principles which I now avow. If too, it should be found that my mental acquirements shall qualify me for an appointment so important among the Candidates, this defect can be remedied, and an opportunity is afforded of making an election better suited to the views of the people. Accept my respect, GERAULD BANKS. Goochland, Nov. 14, 1805. 4w
FOR SALE, FOR CASH, A number of likely  NEGROES. Apply to Major Field Archer, at Powhatan Courthouse, or the Subscriber. JAMES COCKE. November 26, 1805. 3w
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by an Inquisition taken before the Coroner for the county of Harrison in this commonwealth, that ABEL CLEMENS stands charged, with the murder of his whole family, consisting of his wife and eight children, and hath fled from justice; I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for apprehending and conveying before some one of the Justices of the peace or the coroner for the aforesaid county of Harrison, to be dealt with as in such cases the law directs: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey before some one of the Justices of the peace or the coroner for the county aforesaid, the said Abel Clemens. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, the 2d day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
TO RENT, THE subscriber is willing to rent out his MARKET GARDEN; it is in a high state of cultivation (the situation, soil, and natural conveniences are rarely to be found. Immediate possession may be had. D. TRUEHEART. Meadow Bridges, Dec. 2, 1805. (if)
Manchester Turnpike Company.  NOTICE is hereby given, that the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike will attend at Bob Anderson's in the county of Chesterfield, on the 20th instant, for the purpose of receiving proposals for completing that part of the road which remains unfinished. By order of the board. JAMES BRANDER, clk. Manchester, 4th Dec. 1805. (if)
CORR'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Edmund Winston and Francis T. Brooke, esqrs., to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia Courthouse. John Tyler and Robert White, esqrs., to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouse and Suffolk. Richard Parker and Creed Taylor, esqrs., to the Districts of Prince Edward Courthouse, Franklin, Washington Courthouse and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county. Joseph Prentis and Paul Carrington, jr., esqrs., to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses—And William Nelson, jr. & Archibald Stuart, esqrs., to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this fifteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and five. Jos: Prentis, (seal.) John Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (seal.) Rob't. White, jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (seal.) Arch'd. Stuart, (seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (seal.) Creed Taylor, (seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, o. o. c.
The Celebrated English running Horse  CLIFDEN Is now at my stable (in Powhatan county, two miles below Genito and five above Goochland's Bridges) where he will positively stand the next season; the terms will be reasonable and made known in due time. Creed Hastings. Powhatan, 20th Nov. 1805. 1m
LAND FOR SALE. BY virtue of a decree of the County Court of Louisa, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the twenty fourth day of December next, for ready money, part of a Tract of LAND, belonging to the estate of Major Thomas Johnson, dec. known by the name of the Old Mill Tract, lying on both sides of Harris's Creek in Louisa county, near the Court house—Containing about six hundred and fifty acres, adapted to the culture of Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco. This Land is to be sold to satisfy a debt due the estate of Thomas Johnson, sheriff, deceased, for money paid by said Thomas Johnson, sheriff, dec. as security for said Major Thomas Johnson, dec. Purchasers may be accommodated with divisions of this land into lots, if it should be found likely to benefit the Sale. The Commissioners. November 14, 1805. 1m.
REMOVAL. H. DABNEY, begs leave to inform the public, he, and his friends in particular, that he has Removed to the New Brick building opposite the Market; where he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, a complete assortment of well chosen  GROCERIES, For Cash or Produce only. Richmond, November 25, 1805. (if)
A likely NEGRO WOMAN for Sale. Apply as above.
WILLIAM MCAY RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and informs them that the business will in future be carried on under the firm of  MCAY & COWAN, WATCHES CLOCK MAKERS. Who tender their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unremitted attention to merit the confidence of their customers. They repair Watches and Clocks of every description. M and C. have just received a large and fashionable assortment of Jewellery, consisting of Large, fancy, mourning, set and plain Earrings, Gold and gold set Necklaces, A handsome assortment of ornamented tortoise shell Combs, Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings, Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold Miniature Settings and Chain, Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasps, Mourning and fancy Lockets, Ladies and Gentlemen's gold, silver and silk Watch Chains, Gold, gilt, pebble and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys, Gold, silver and tortoise shell Sleeve Buttons, and Studs, Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Netting Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles. They have likewise on hand a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Miniature Settings and Hair-Work executed in the neatest manner.
WILLIAM COWAN Returns his acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, and flatters himself from the present connection, to merit their future confidence. N. B. Persons who have Watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of Mcay and Cowan. November 26. 3w
To Rent. THE subscriber is willing to rent out his MARKET GARDEN; it is in a high state of cultivation (the situation, soil, and natural conveniences are rarely to be found. Immediate possession may be had. D. TRUEHEART. Meadow Bridges, Dec. 2, 1805. (if)
Manchester Turnpike Company.  NOTICE is hereby given, that the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike will attend at Bob Anderson's in the county of Chesterfield, on the 20th instant, for the purpose of receiving proposals for completing that part of the road which remains unfinished. By order of the board. JAMES BRANDER, clk. Manchester, 4th Dec. 1805. (if)
CORR'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.
To Rent, AND possession given the first of January next, a HOUSE & LOT, situated near the Rock Landing. Enquire of Joseph Gallego. December 7, 1805.
WHEREAS, some time in September 1803, I gave to my brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wood, then of Albemarle county, my power of attorney to sell and dispose of the following tracts of land, to wit: 4335 acres, lying and being in the county of Greenbrier, state of Virginia, on Meadow river, facing the mouth of Suel, and joining the lands of Wm. McClung, Samuel McClung, Wm. Renix and Sainl. Price—Likewise 780 acres, formerly in the county of Montgomery, and as I am informed lying now in the county of Kanawha on Walker's creek in the Chesnut forest, including the Iron pond and the Iron banks. Likewise 580 acres on No Business creek; and likewise 1280 acres, surveyed for Samuel M'Craw, and lying as well as the tract of 550 acres just before mentioned, in the county of Montgomery, or as I am informed of late in that of Kanawha, and whereas I thought proper in the month of April last to recall the said power of attorney, which was promised to be sent back to me by the first opportunity, unless some conditional sale then stated to be made was finally concluded, and I appraised of it as far as in the course of September last in consequence of which promise, I have waited in vain until now for the same, although Mr. Henry Wood has been twice in town since the beginning of October (last month) Be it therefore known to all whom it may concern, that I have this day resolved, annulled and by the present do revoke and annul the power of attorney given to Mr. Henry Wood herein before mentioned, which is from the present to be considered utterly void and of no effect; and whereas it is possible although I am assured of the contrary, that some part of the above tracts may have been sold, I hereby forbid the purchaser of any of the said tracts or part thereof, to pay the purchase money or such valuable considerations as may have been agreed on for the same, to any other person but myself, in which latter case I will execute a deed with special warrant to the purchaser. G. F. Stras. Richmond, 30th Nov. 1805. 3r
FOS SALE,  A likely Negro Woman, Who is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer. For further particulars enquire of the printer. Dec. 10, 1805. (if)
ALL persons are hereby bid to be ware of receiving an assignment of a bond amounting to upwards of £70, given in 1797 by the reverend John Brunskill, dec. of Amelia, to Bridget Gordon, formerly of the said county. I cannot specially state the date or amount, but am positive the debt has been discharged, and suppose the bond was not taken up in consequence of the negligence of said Brunskill. Richard Booker, adm'r. Cumberland, Nov. 27, 1805. 3w
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons whatsoever, that have, or pretend to have any claim or claims of old rights to any land on Chesnut creek near the big Gates in the county of Grayson in Virginia, are desired to come forward and make lawful search for them agreeable to the law therein prescribed. Jeremiah Wilson, sr. Joshua Stoniman. November 26, 1805. 3w
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Michael Ternan, dec. are requested to exhibit them properly authenticated for payment—And all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, as it is indispensably necessary that I should close the administration without delay. Patrick Ternan, adm'r. December 10, 1805. 3w
An excellent Stand for a Merchant.  TO be Rented for one or more years, and possession given on the 1st day of January next, the  Store House & Granary, Situated at Aylett's Warehouse, on Mattaponi river, at present in the occupancy of Mr. Robert Hill. The store house is large and commodious, having 4 rooms on the lower and 2 on the upper floor, which are well calculated for lumber rooms. Mr. Hill's intention of declining the Mercantile business after the present year, will leave a considerable opening for a well assorted store to be established at that place.—I have also a convenient dwelling house and necessary outhouses at the same place about 60 yards from the store house, which I would rent or lease together with 8 or 10 acres of land adjoining—also the Carriage maker's and Smith's Shop, situated near the last mentioned tenement, which may be had with or without the said tenement if required. For terms apply to the subscriber near the premises. P. Aylett. Montville, King William, } December 5, 1805. 3w
Will be Sold, BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Joseph Howard to the subscribers, for the purpose of securing to Robert Taylor the payment of a certain sum of money therein specified, and of record in the county court of Powhatan, two likely Virginia born SLAVES, by name Frank & York, to the highest bidder, for ready money on Wednesday the 15th day of January next, between the hours of one and four in the afternoon, being Powhatan court day, before P. Field Archer's tavern door, by Wm. Clarke, } trustees. John Liggon, } Powhatan co Dec 10, 1805. 3w
Will be Sold, BY virtue of a deed of trust from Lewelling Jones of Prince Edward, and Edward Jones of Nottoway, to Samuel Carter, at Carter & Booker's store in Prince Edward county, on Monday the 10th of March next, one NEGRO MAN, named Solobury, twelve head of CATTLE and one black MARE, to satisfy the debt therein mentioned. THE TRUSTEE. December 10, 1805. 3w
DOCT. JAMES WORRALL, HAVING taken the first Brick house on the right hand side after passing the corner of the Cross street leading from the Brick Row to the head of the Basin, offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity, in the different branches of the MEDICAL PROFESSION. Persons residing in the country requiring his assistance, may depend on the most prompt and assiduous attention. Richmond, Oct. 21, 1805. 3w