Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-07-24 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1175.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum... paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
W. WARDLAW,
IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of
MEDICINES Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MEPHITIC AIR MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804
Valuable Medicines.
Public confidence has never been more deservedly 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 R. L. LEE, no. 56, Main-street, 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. Molther, 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, Bridgeport, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
Sir—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying 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 evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a large 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 immediate benefit I received from this medicine induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was piping and likely to die; 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, Asthma, Sore Throat, and approaching Consumption.
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 breast, accompanied with forensis, 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 unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c.
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 repellant 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, tans, tetter, 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 com-
plexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—neither selling to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A foreign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which, frequently failed the small-pox, measles and fever, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtue when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of headache.
The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittant and Intermitting Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers none at all.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, nor contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady,
The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and pecuniary) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast descending "to the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used, and acquire a daily accession of well-earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the figure of Richard Lee's (to counterfeited which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
Lee's Infallible Ague Drops.
Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Loe, grocer, corner of Hudson and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fever, and in so violent a degree, as for the hot paroxysm to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsion fits. A variety of medicines, recommended by sympathising neighbors, were administered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three doses only were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearlhill, Pearlhill Street, was severely afflicted with an intermittent; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Tole, who had suffered much from an obstinate intermittent upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by Mr. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obstinate intermittent. A small portion completely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific) — Four persons of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance were by the remaining part of this single phial, cured of the prevailing malady.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the affection of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has never failed effecting a cure, and may without effort be termed INFALLIBLE.
Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No. 50 Maidenlane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 2, 1804.
The Celebrated English Stallion,
BUZZARD,
SO famous for getting capital racers, is just arrived from London, and will cover mares at my stable, in Greenville country, on Nottoway river, about 6 miles below where the great stage road crosses it, at the lower Cut Bank bridge, at Ten Guineas each, and a Dollar to the groom, to be discharged any time before the 1st day of October next by the payment of forty dollars; but no discount will be made if paid after that day.
Buzzard is a chestnut horse of good size, and of excellent blood; for his beauty, shape and appearance I leave others to decide; as a racer, the Calendars declare him most capital, having won (and generally at New-Market) 34 races. He is undoubtedly among the best stallions that has ever appeared in England, for the proof of which I beg leave to refer gentlemen to the Racing Calendars of that country, and which are to be seen at his stand.
In 1799, the first of Buzzard's stock appeared on the turf; in that year he had five winners, in 1800 he had seven, in 1801 he had fourteen, (several of those won 7 and 8 times each in that year) in 1802 he had sixteen winners, and in 1803 he had twenty-one. This is the last Calendar that has come to hand. It is to be observed, that Buzzard's stock have very generally run at New-Market, (where all the best horses go) and many of them have proved uncommonly good racers; among them a Derby Lass, Pet, Pop-
pinkay, Quiz, Surprise, Malta, Merryman, Sophia, Miss Bailey, and a great many others: It is also to be observed, that no stallion in England had as many winners in 1803, by seven, as Buzzard had—The famous horse Sir Peter Teazle had only fourteen, Trumpeter thirteen only, John Bull fourteen, Benningbrough fourteen, Volunteer nine, and Whiskey 9—Those horses are acknowledged by all gentlemen conversant with the turf, to be the best stallions now in England—Buzzard has been well proved a good stallion; for which reason, I beg leave to recommend him strongly to the gentlemen of the turf, and such others as have well bred mares, not doubting but a good proportion of his stock will turn out racers.
In the five years above mentioned Buzzard's colts won 161 races. The great value of this horse will, I trust, be an apology for the price he is to cover at, however I beg gentlemen to come and view him, and see themselves the performance of his colts in the calenders, and I hope they will admit he does not stand too high.
Good pasture gratis; servants who attend the mares boarded at 10s 6d a week; corn furnished at the market price, and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no responsibility, for accidents or escapes. Notes for ten guineas will be expedited with the mares by
NATHANIEL RIVES, March 30, 1805.
N. B. The season will commence the 15th inst. and end the 1st of August. N. R.
PEDIGREE.
We hereby certify, that the chestnut horse Buzzard, late the property of Christopher Wilson, Esq. was bred by me, and that he was got by Woolpecker, his dam by Dux, out of Curiosity, by Snap—Regulus, &c. Curiosity was the dam of Pantaloon, Justice, Faith, &c.
EGREMONT.
Teste, JAMES WEATHERBY. * Buzzard has arrived at his stand, in high health and spirits. N. Rives. March 30, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of ROBERT GAMBLE & SONS, will be dissolved by mutual consent, on Saturday, the 11th inst. All persons indebted to the said firm, are earnestly entreated to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. A compliance with this request will prevent the painful necessity of resorting to coercive measures.
The books will be placed in the possession of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, Jun. who are authorised to settle all accounts due by, or to the concern.
RO. GAMBLE. JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jr. Richmond, May 6th, 1805.
The subscribers take this method of informing their friends and the public, that they intend carrying on the mercantile business, under the firm of
John & Robert Gamble, Jun.
They are now receiving by the ship Rolla, a choice selection of LONDON GOODS, and daily expected from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARDWARE, & CO. suitable for the season—which will be sold by the piece, package, or dozen, on the most moderate terms, for cash, merchandise country produce, or the usual credit to substantial and punctual customers.
They have on hand, Madeira and Sherry Wine, Cognac Brandy, West India Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Pepper, Allum, Copperas and Brimstone, (in pipes, hds. and casks) Cotton and Wool Cards, Patent Shot, Steel, Bar Iron, Hollow Iron Ware, German Scythes, Cutting Knives, and Whet Stones, Osnaburgs, Ticklenburgs and Brown Hessian, Snuff, Cut Herrings, &c.
They also possess large and convenient Brick warehouses covered with Slate, for receiving and storing Flour, Tobacco, &c. Those gentlemen who favor them with consignments, will find their charges reasonable, and may rely on their best exertions to afford satisfaction.
The highest rates given for Bees-Wax, good Bear, Deer and Otter Skins, and other shipping Furs.
JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jun.
The subscriber (Robert Gamble, sen.) avails himself of this opportunity to thank his numerous friends for the very large share of patronage he has received in the mercantile line—and hereby tenders to the public his future services as a Commission Merchant. He flatters himself, his long experience (with other circumstances unnecessary here to mention) entitles him to the confidence of those who may have business of that nature to transact in this city—assuring such of his best exertions to merit approbation.
Those who yet remain indebted to the late firms of Gamble & Grafton, of Staunton or of Gamble & Temple, Robert Gamble & Co. or Robert Gamble, of the City of Richmond, are once more earnestly requested to make immediate payment of their respective balances. Such as continue regardless of this last notice cannot expect longer indulgence.
R D GAMBLE. Richmond, May 6, 1805. ep3w wtf
New Jail to be Built.
THE subscribers are authorised by the County Court of Louisa, to receive PROPOSITIONS until August next for building a New Jail, at Louisa court house, 40 by 50 1/2 feet, 2 story high, of hard brick, underpinned with stone and covered with wood to be completed by the 1st day of August next—500 dollars will be paid in advance, and the balance levied next October. For further particulars apply to
Ralph Quarles, } Commissioners. Ro. Yancey, } Tho. Poindexter, } July 10th, 1805. sw
FOUND, an old silver WATCH, near Four Mile creek, in the county of Henrico, which the owner may have on application to the subscriber, by proving property and paying cost of advertising.
James Vaugham. Curles, Henrico, July 17, 1805. 3t
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
From the National Intelligencer.
THERE is a curiosity, implanted by nature in the human mind, that prompts it to extend its views into future times, and to sketch in imagination the scenes that may then arise. Indulging this natural feeling, it may not be uninteresting or even unprofitable, to contemplate the state of things which may exist in a few years hence. There is no country on earth in which a short period will produce so striking a change.
The present population of the United States may be computed at six millions. In twenty-three years it will amount to twelve millions; in forty-six years to twenty-four, and in seventy years to fifty millions. Let us carry our minds forward to this period, and endeavor to delineate our situation at that period in other respects.
Assuming it as a fact that our wealth and resources will increase in the ratio of our numbers, it will be in the power of the general government, with as little burthen to the people as is imposed at present, to raise an annual revenue of eighty millions of dollars, supposing specie not then to have depreciated, or a sum correspondingly larger to its depreciation. At this period, unless some unexpected disaster should occur, or we should fall into some egregious folly, we may calculate upon there being no national debt; and consequently upon the ability of the government to devote the whole of the revenue raised to objects of immediate and present utility.
It is probable that with the extinguishment of the debt, the people will be released from a large part of their present taxes. Say one half, and there will still remain a revenue of forty millions.
The lands belonging to the United States, will at this time, have become of great value, and it will not be extravagant to estimate them as producing annually ten millions.
On what object will this immense treasure be disbursed?
The answer to this question is infinitely important.
The actual and necessary expenses for the ordinary support of government cannot, on a liberal allowance, exceed five millions. The residue will establish a vast fund, whose direction will be productive of the greatest good or evil.
Three great objects, it would appear, will come into competition. Internal improvements, education, and a naval establishment. Either of these may absorb the whole, or it may be divided among them. There is no country on earth in which there can be a wider field for internal improvements; nor is there any country, in which greater political effects would probably flow from these improvements being carried on under the auspices of the general government. The great advantages resulting therefrom would be system, liberality, and economy. Canals would be cut and roads made not for local, but for general purposes; the scale on which improvements were made would be munificent, and nothing being done unless recommended by general views and the general interest would insure the truest economy, that economy which steered clear of all waste of labor. The inevitable effect of such a plan pursued by the general government would be to make it dearer to the people, by uniting them to it by the strong ties of interest.
Another effect, perhaps still more important, would be the intermixture of interests that would arise among the remote parts of the nation by an interchange of their commodities, and an association of their citizens. No causes more auspicious to harmony, and the indivisibility of the union can be conceived.
Forty-five millions of dollars annually expended would defray the expense of making ten thousand miles of turnpike road, and twelve hundred miles of canal navigation. Such a sum, applied for a term of twenty years, would establish turnpikes of two hundred thousand miles in extent, and canals twenty-four thousand miles in extent. Supposing the population of the United States to embrace at this period a district of a thousand miles square, we should have turnpike roads, passing in the direction of East and West, from one end of the district to the other, in parallel lines, at the distance of ten miles from each other, intersected by similar and equidistant roads in the direction of North and South. And thus, there will be no part of this immense district, that will not be approached by a turnpike within the distance of five miles, while the greater part of it will be much nearer, and one half within one mile and a half. This will appear evident, when it is considered that the effect of the above roads would be to divide the whole country into plots of ten miles square, on each side of which there will pass a turnpike. The centre of these plots will be exactly five miles from the road, and just as you re-
cede from the centre, you will necessarily approach one or the other of them.
We shall also have canals passing in the direction of East and West, from one end of the district to the other in parallel lines, at the distance of about eighty miles from each other, intersected by similar and equidistant canals in the direction of North and South. When the term parallel lines is used, it is only for the purpose of giving a general view of the distances of the canals from each other, as it would not probably be practicable to carry them farther in parallel or straight lines. In this case no part of the district would be more than forty miles from canal navigation, while one half of it would be within ten miles, and one fourth within five miles.
The effects of such an arrangement in increasing intercourse would be astonishing. Every part of the country would be enabled to carry its productions to market. In the first instance the turnpike would be easily approached, and that once gained, a few miles travelling would reach a canal, whence at a very trifling expense, productions could be carried to some great commercial or manufacturing deposit. The necessary effect would be the production in each district of country of those articles for which the soil and climate would be most favorable; and the interchange of these for productions most congenial to other districts. By these means the whole productive faculties of the nation would be embarked and directed in the most useful channels, and it is no extravagant computation to suppose that one half the labor now used in the production of a given quantity of consumable matter would be competent to it.
Another great object to which the resources of the United States may be applied is education. I am aware, that on this subject there is much diversity of opinion, as well on the abstract propriety of governmental interference, as on the constitutional power of Congress to interfere. With regard to the latter difficulty, if it has any force, it may easily be overcome. The constitution itself, being subject to amendment, may be modified so as the most efficaciously in this respect to advance the general welfare; and if, hereafter, it shall be found that a system of general education would be best promoted by being placed under the auspices of the general government, there would probably be but little difficulty, in so modifying the power, as to guard it against all apprehended abuses. If the power shall be considered dangerous, when exclusively placed in the hands of the general government, provision may be made for its exercise being entrusted to the state governments, or to bodies independent both of the general and state governments, and the government of the United States be alone under the obligation of raising and investing the revenues destined for this object.
With regard to the abstract propriety of governmental interposition, it is probable the ultimate decision of this point, will depend upon the modes devised for its exercise. If plans can be devised so unexceptionable, as to admit of the great benefits that would inevitably flow from such a direction of the national resources, while they excluded the leading evils apprehended from it, it may rationally be expected that popular favor would gradually attach itself to it, whatever preconceived prejudices may have existed.
Supposing such a plan to be approved, how competent would the resources of the United States be to carry it into effect? The answer is easy. Forty-five annual millions would be more than competent to the most extensive and munificent plan which has ever been suggested, as well for the purpose of extending to the whole community the benefits of education, as for fostering the most splendid establishments for the encouragement of the arts and sciences. Such a plan, once established, and wisely directed, we might consider the republic as placed on an imperishable foundation. Other free states have been eternally exposed to the collisions of factions, until they have been shaken to their centres, good men been driven from the administration of their governments, and power been usurped by tyrants and demagogues. Whence has this arisen but from the ignorance of the great body of the people, who have unreflexingly suffered themselves to be made the instruments of unprincipled and designing men? Take away this ignorance, give the people, in its room, knowledge and vigilance, and the greatest danger to which liberty has been, or can be exposed, is removed.
Who, too, can estimate the effects of such a plan in adding to the comfort, and increasing the elegancies and refinements of social enjoyment. Science would lift her head to prouder heights than have ever heretofore been reached, and the arts could not fail to flourish with unprecedented luxuriance! Our institutions, our habits, and our country would attract the attention, command the homage, and secure the imi-

ation of an admiring world. The grandeur of power, founded on the affections of the people, and constantly diffusing happiness among them, would blaze with more captivating splendor, than have ever irradiated the thorns of tyrants! Feeling, fashion, interest and good sense would surround such a government with ramparts unassailable by hostility; and could any human institutions lay claim to immortality, such institutions might.
It would betray an ignorance of the human heart, to hope, that centuries hence our manners will continue as simple as they now are. Luxury will keep pace with our growth; and he is a wise man, who, instead of attempting altogether to check its progress, devises the best way of directing its course; thus disarming it of many of its deleterious properties, and rendering it the cause in many respects, of positive blessings.
We are here then presented with two vast objects, not incompatible with, but promotive of each other, which must in future times from their great utility, and from their intimate connection with our political ideas, and the structure of our governments, lay claim to serious attention. Will they receive that attention which shall hereafter entitle them to be considered as radical and inherent features of national policy? Happy for America, happy for the world, happy for the cause of liberty and truth, if this shall be the case! Then, indeed, we may hope that America will run a different race from the great nations that have preceded her; that her ways will be those of peace; and that the numerous millions within her limits will attain and preserve the largest measures of felicity that are allotted to mortals.
But should a different destiny hang over our country; should her career develop the triumph of power over right, of strength over justice, of ambition over patriotism, then has the world, the cause of virtue, and of liberty every thing to dread from the colossal grant of the new world. Commensurate to her strength will be her schemes of ambition and conquest. Resistance will only consolidate her energies, and render the fate of vanquished nations and extinguished empires more humiliating. War will light her lurid torch, and disorder fill the universe.
It is not difficult to foresee that, under such views, a navy would become the mighty instrument of aggrandizement and terror; and should such views prevail, it is equally clear that all plans for internal improvement, for general education and the advancement of the arts and sciences would give way to the embodying a great warlike force. To this the resources of the United States would be fully adequate. A navy composed of two hundred ships of the line might be created, which growing with her numbers and resources, would not fail to command the empire of the seas.
What would be the effects of such an establishment upon other nations, & what would be its effects on ourselves?
To suppose that such a mighty engine of power, uncontrollable by others, would adhere to the rigid principles of justice, and confine its energies to the redressing of wrong and maintaining right, would be to indulge Eutopian weakness, and to supplant for the uninterrupted experience of history the visions of romance. Occasions would rise, and they would be seized with eagerness, for curbing and eventually crushing every rival interest. If successful, they would not fail to be as ruinous to the victor as vanquished; for that power which had proved irresistible on the ocean, and in warfare with foreign powers, would be turned with augmented force, when it ceased to have external enemies, upon the liberties of the country to which it owed its birth. The issue would be no less certain and awful than that so frequently found on the records of history. If unsuccessful, a protracted, perhaps ceaseless war would be waged with the other parts of the world. Nations feeble in themselves, would be driven into a confederacy terminable only with the cause that produced it. One thing is indisputable. Vast, and almost boundless wealth would be exhausted in inflicting evils on the human race, instead of promoting their happiness.
Here then is presented to our view a picture of the future fate of our country, and those distinctive traits which may hereafter characterise her policy. On the one hand, under a wise and benevolent direction, her resources may lift her to the most honorable elevation among nations, and may surround her with brighter and more durable glories than are recorded in the annals of time. While on the other hand, the same resources under a weak and vicious direction, will only carry her to that dangerous height, from which her fall and that of surrounding nations may be the more conspicuous and awful.
These views will teach us the infinite importance of correct views, even at the present day, as on the principles now established as the ground work of our future greatness, must eminently depend the stability of liberty, the duration and extension of our prosperity, and the general welfare of a large portion of mankind.
COURTNEY'S HYMNS.
This day is published, and for sale at S. Pleasant Book Store, Richmond. COURTNEY'S SECOND EDITION OF HYMNS & SPIRITUAL SONGS. This pocket Hymn Book contains one hundred and eighty one of the most approved Hymns, on various occasions, by different authors:—And one hundred and seventy eight pages of choice Spiritual Songs, admirably adapted to the various states and conditions of men. July 21.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
CONSTITUTION OF HAYTI.
Wes, H. Christophe, Cleraux, Vernet, Gabart, Pétion, Gessard, Toussaint Brune, Raphael, Romain, Latendresse, Capoix, Magny, Daut, Conge, Magloire, Ambroise, Yayou, Jean Louis François, Gerin, Morneau, Fervu, Bavelas, Martial Besse;
As well in our own name, as in that of the people of Hayti, who have legally constituted us faithful organs and interpreters of their will; in presence of the Supreme Being, before whom all mankind are equal, and who has distributed so many species of creatures on the surface of the earth for the purpose of manifesting his glory and his power by the diversity of his work; In the presence of all nature by whom we have been so unjustly & for so long a time considered as out cast children;
Do declare that the tenor of the present constitution is the spontaneous and invariable expression of our hearts and the general will of our constituents; and we submit it to the sanction of H. M. the emperor, Jacques Dessalines, our deliverer, to receive its speedy and entire sanction.
Preliminary Declaration.
ART. 1. The people inhabiting the Isl. and formerly called St. Domingo, hereby agree to form themselves into a free state, sovereign and independent of any other power in the universe, under the name of the empire of Hayti.
2. Slavery is forever abolished.
3. The citizens of Hayti are brothers at home, equality in the eye of the law is incontestably acknowledged; and there can not exist any titles, advantages or privileges, other than those necessarily resulting from the consideration and reward of services rendered to liberty and independence.
4. The law is the same to all, whether it punishes, or whether it protects.
5. The law has no retroactive effect.
6. Property is sacred, its violation shall be severely prosecuted.
7. The quality of citizen of Hayti is lost by emigration and naturalization in foreign countries, and by condemnation to corporal or disgraceful punishments. The first case carries with it the punishment of death and confiscation of property.
8. The quality of citizen is suspended in consequence of bankruptcies and failures.
9. No person is worthy of being a Haytian who is not a good father, a good son, a good husband, and especially a good soldier.
10. Fathers and mothers are not permitted to disinheriting their children.
11. Every citizen must possess a mechanic art.
12. No white man, of whatsoever nation he may be, shall put his foot on this territory with the title of master or proprietor, neither shall he in future acquire any property therein.
13. The preceding article cannot in the smallest degree affect white women who have been naturalized Haytians by government, nor does it extend to children already born or that may be born of the said women. The Germans and Poles naturalized by government are also comprized in the dispositions of the present article.
14. All exception of color among the children of one and the same family, of whom the chief magistrate is the father, being necessarily to cease, the Haytians shall henceforward be known only by the generic appellation of blacks.
Of the Empire.
15. The empire of Hayti is one and indivisible. Its territory is distributed into six military divisions.
16. Each military division shall be commanded by a general of division.
17. These generals of division shall be independent of one another, and shall correspond directly with the emperor or with the general in chief appointed by his majesty.
18. The following islands are integral parts of the empire, viz. Samana La Tortue, La Gonaiwe, Les Cayemites, La Soone, L'Isle a Vache, and other adjacent islands.
Of the Government.
19. The government of Hayti is entrusted to a first magistrate, who assumes the title of emperor and commander in chief of the army.
20. The people acknowledge for emperor and commander in chief of the army, Jacques Dessalines, the avenger and deliverer of his fellow citizens. The title of majesty is conferred upon him, as well as upon his august spouse the empress.
21. The persons of their majesties are sacred and inviolable.
22. The state will appropriate a fixed annual allowance to her majesty the empress, which she will continue to enjoy even after the decease of the emperor, as princess dowager.
23. The crown is elective, not hereditary.
24. There shall be assigned by the state an annual income to the children acknowledged by his majesty the emperor.
25. The male children acknowledged by the emperor shall be obliged, in the same manner as other citizens, to pass successively from grade to grade, with this only difference, that their entrance into service shall begin at the fourth demi brigade, from the period of their birth.
26. The emperor designates, in the manner he may judge expedient, the person who is to be his successor either before or after his death.
27. A suitable provision shall be made by the state to that successor from the moment of his accession to the throne.
28. The emperor, and his successors, shall, in no case and under no pretext whatsoever, have the right of attaching to their persons any particular or privileged body, whether as guards of honor, or under any other denomination.
29. Every successor deviating from the dispositions of the preceding articles, or from the principles consecrated in the present constitutions, shall be considered and declared in a state of warfare against the society.
In such a case, the counsellors of state will assemble in order to pronounce his removal, and to choose one among themselves who shall be judged the most worthy of replacing him; and if it should happen that the said successor oppose the execution of this measure authorised by law, the generals counsellors of state shall appeal to the people and the army, who will immediately give their whole strength and assistance to maintain liberty.
30. The emperor makes, seals and promulgates the laws; appoints and revokes at will, the ministers, the general in chief of the army, the counsellors of state, the generals, and other agents of the empire, the land and sea officers, the members of the local administrations, the commissaries of government near the tribunals, the judges and other public functionaries.
31. The emperor directs the receipts and expenditures of the state, surveys the mint of which he alone orders the emission, and fixes the weight and the model.
32. To him alone is reserved the power of making peace or war, to maintain political intercourse and to form treaties.
33. He provides for the interior safety and for the defence of the state; and distributes at pleasure the sea and land forces.
34. In case of conspiracies manifesting themselves against the safety of the state, against the constitution, or against his person, the emperor shall cause the author or accomplices to be arrested and tried before a special council.
35. His majesty has alone the right to absolve a criminal or to commute his punishment.
36. The emperor shall never form any enterprise with the view of making conquests, nor to disturb the peace and the interior administration of foreign colonies.
37. Every public act shall be made in these terms:
"The emperor I. of Hayti, and commander in chief of the army; by the Grace of God and the constitutional law of the state."
(The remainder in our next.)
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
House of Commons, May 6.
In the debate respecting Lord Melville this day, Mr. William Dundas observed, "the coarsest things are said against lord Melville. The house is told that lord Melville must be torn to pieces by compunctious feelings, and the stings and arrows of a reproving conscience. I do not know sir, why lord Melville should be agitated by compunctious feelings. Has any man proved him morally guilty, that he has corruptly participated in the gains of any man charged with having made use of the public money? If there be on the opposite side any man who thinks he can prove these, or either of these accusations, let him come forward, and I am prepared to meet him with such a refutation as shall for ever put the accusation at rest. But the hon. gentleman has charged lord Melville with corrupt participation."
"Now, sir, on this topic of compunctious feelings, and connivance, observe how well it becomes the hon. gentleman opposite to me (Mr. Fox) to talk as he does. Let us look into his faults. In the year 1765, lord Holland retired from office, and till 1783, a period of seventeen years, derived 15000l. per annum from the interest of public money in his hands. (A bell of order.) The hon. gentleman may call to order. These are truths. He who talks of his speculations—things which plainer men would call gambling—does he stand up in his place." (Order! Order!)
"If these remarks, sir, avail to no other end, they will at least answer one of the purposes I have in view, they will tend to show that the house has not at all times been as severely just as the hon. gentleman wishes us to be towards lord Melville."
Mr. Fox—"In the first place, sir, I cannot conceive how the defence of lord Melville is to be fortified, or in any way made out by the introduction of the supposed case of my father, since, if using the money of the public before the passing of a law against it was criminal, it must be much more so since the passing of such a law—a circumstance not a little aggravated by that of lord Melville being the father of the law which has himself violated. But, sir, land stands as clear as light. When the transactions spoken of took place, there was no law against making use of public monies; and although some of the lawyers of the day were of opinion that the practice was unlawful, yet a majority of lawyers held the practice to be justifiable. The principle of the usage was repeatedly canvassed during the administration of lord North, an administration from which I had no right to expect favor, and by the reports of the commissioners at the time of the father of the hon. gentleman (Mr. Pitt) over against me, the practice was declared to be universal! If it was criminal, notwithstanding, it ought to have been prosecuted."
"But, sir, I must be of opinion, that the practice was universal in those days. Nay, the increase of salary was given in consideration of such practices, which was a legislative recognition of them."
"The hon. gentleman reminds me of the confessed errors of my youth. Certainly, sir, I have to charge myself with gaming in my earlier life, and probably I continued longer than I ought. But what has that to do with the case of lord Melville, unless he too was a gambler? (Hear!) I lost; it is said that lord Melville won."
"As to connivance, I know of no connivance with which the hon. gentleman can accuse me, unless he will say that I have been guilty of personal connivance, because my father left me a large fortune derived from interest of the public money! (A laugh.)"
"No, sir, if the hon. gentleman meant to wound and irritate my feelings, and thinks he has done so, I can assure him he is mistaken. I do not even blame the hon. gentleman, only that I think such feelings as the hon. gentleman has manifested, would be better expressed out of the house than in. I will believe that the hon. gentleman spoke from feelings that undoubtedly entitled him, and all the immediate and near relations of the unfortunate nobleman in question, to compassion; but yet the hon. gentleman acts indiscreetly, to aggravate the guilt of his own relation by referring to the guilt of mine."
FROM THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
Messrs. Adams and Rhoades,
I send you for publication, the copy of a protest made by the late captain Isaac Bridges, of this town, his mate and crew, before the American Consul at Faya. This worthy but unfortunate man, died of his wounds at said island on the 18th April last, after languishing 19 days in extreme distress. It may be some satisfaction for his friends to learn, that the honors paid him at his interment exceeded any thing of the kind ever witnessed at Faya. Their excellencies the governor and the grand judge, all the military and civil officers, foreign consuls and merchants—in short, all the respectable people of the place, filled with emotions of pity for the unhappy fate of the deceased, and fired with indignation against the privileged assassin who was the author of it, composed the melancholy procession.
Anno Domini, 1805.
CONSULAR OFFICE, District of } FAYA, April 2, 1805.
BE it made known and made manifest unto all persons whom these presents may concern, that on this present day, the second of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, at the lodging house of Isaac Bridges, master of the brig Hannah, of Newburyport, where I, John Street, vice consul for the United States of America, at the Islands of Faya and Azores, came at his request, he, the said captain being unable to appear in my consular office, declared that he sailed from Newburyport on the 13th of March, in the said brig, sound and staunch, for these Islands, loaded with American produce, and other articles not prohibited by any treaty between the belligerent powers; that nothing material occurred during his voyage, till the 13th of said March, in latitude 39, with a heavy sea running, which caused the vessel to make much water; he, the said captain Bridges, observed a vessel at the stern; that a short time after, the said vessel fired a gun to leeward; he, the said captain immediately showed his colors and took in sail to let him come up, and soon observed that the said vessel was an English cutter. At half past one P. M. he hailed capt. Bridges, and ordered to send his boat on board of him, but the sea being very turbulent, he, the said Bridges, observed to said cutter that his boat was too small, and at the time he would not trust himself in it; particularly not knowing how to swim, and that if they wished to search his brig, they might come and do it at their own peril. They returned in answer, that if he, the said captain should not heave his boat out, they immediately would fire on him, and said capt. Bridges, observing such obstinacy, told them to fire and be damned, and that he knew the neutral laws and the treaty between England and the United States. Soon after, said cutter fired several muskets upon him, said Bridges, though he had the main-top sail on the cap aback, the fore-top sail clued up; by the by, said cutter came round said brig Hannah, and fired a second time, musket and great guns, and a third time that she fired, he, the said Bridges, received two very severe wounds in his thigh and groin, and his life being in great danger, in consequence of said wounds, he, the said captain, desired me to take his protest, as he does protest against the barbarous proceedings of the captain of said cutter, whose name he declares to be Philip Le Roux, and said cutter, "Providence, of London," not only for his life, but for all loss, costs and damages whatever, that said brig may sustain in the disposal of her cargo, which he also declares to be under his consignment and care. All which, being solemnly sworn on the holy evangelists of Almighty God, by said Isaac Bridges; his mate, Joseph Cazneau; Philip Pepple, Anthony Robert, William Brown, John Colere, mariners, to the truth.
ISAAC BRIDGES, captain. JOSEPH CAZNEAU, mate. PHILIP PEPPLE, ANTY ROBERT, WM. BROWN, JOHN COLERE, } Mariners.
I do hereby certify, that the above is a true and faithful copy, taken from the original, deposited in this my consular office. In witness thereof, I have set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this 27th day of May, 1805.
[L. S.] JOHN STREET.
PHILADELPHIA, July 17.
Capt. Blandel, arrived at Portsmouth on Tuesday last, in 18 days from Basseterre, Guadalupe, has communicated the following intelligence which was handed to him by a British officer, with a request, that it may be published in the American papers:
June 17, at 3 o'clock, 2 English Corvettes, of 18 guns each, Kingfisher, capt. Caleb Osbrey, and capt. —, chased several to the leeward, proved to be 5 heavy French frigates, with an English convoy they had captured, of 13 sail, richly laden from Antigua; worth upwards of 150,000 pounds sterling, which they cowardly set on fire and destroyed, entirely on the bare appearance of so small a force, and then made sail to the N. N. E. after us.
ROBERT GIBSON, Kingfisher.
On the morning of the 27th June, in direction with Antigua, captain B. heard a very heavy cannonading, and saw three large ships standing off the same direction.
NORFOLK, July 19.
By Capt. Farwell, of the ship Spy, in 14 days from Guadalupe, we learn, that the day before he sailed, the Governor informed him that he was determined that all Americans which were in future taken trading to or from St. Domingo, should be put to death, and that official orders to that effect, would issue the next day.
In the Spy came passengers, Captains Harding, of this port; Gillies, of New York; and Gilpin, of Baltimore, with their crews; the vessels which they commanded had been some time since captured.
Capt. F. says, that in Guadalupe, it was generally imagined, that the fleet had sailed for France.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN AWAY on the 14th inst. from the subscriber, in Powhatan county, a negro man named JOHN, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, his complexion yellow—the said negro was purchased by the subscriber of Samuel Clarke, of Chesterfield county, about whose neighborhood it is likely he is now lurking. Also, at the same time, a negro woman named DREANDA, about 20 years of age, middle size and dark complexion—she was bought about 18 months ago of Thomas Littlepage, of New Castle, in Hanover county. It is likely the above negroes will keep together as they went off at the same time. All masters of vessels and other persons are forewarned from carrying the above negroes out of the state, as the rigor of the law will be put in force against them. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver the above negroes to the subscriber, living in the upper end of Powhatan county.
Mick. Montague.
July 17, 1805
TO RENT, A Brick Lumberhouse, on the basin.
FOR SALE. German Oznaburgs, by the piece or bale. Genuine Medeck Claret, of the vintage of 1801, } in cases of 30 bottles Sotorn Wine of the vintage of do. } each A few dining and desert sets of elegant French China.
The above Wines are such as can be particularly recommended, having been laid in last September, at Bordeaux, by one of the partners, then on the spot, who took uncommon pains in the selection.
Pickett, Pollard & Johnston.
Richmond, July 22, 1805
LAND FOR SALE.
IN pursuance of an order of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, will be SOLD, at public auction, on Monday the 24th day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, on the premises, a valuable
TRACT OF LAND,
On the Little Bird Creek, in the county of Goochland, belonging to the estate of the late William Anderson, of London, dec. and known by the name of Massie's, containing by a late survey 2312 1-2 acres, divided into four lots of nearly equal extent. About two thirds of the tract is now in woods, which is good tobacco land, and the part cleared has been but little worn.
Terms of sale, will be one fourth in ready money, and three annual instalments for the balance. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust upon the land will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
Those inclined to view the land before the day of sale, will be shown it by Mr. George Toler, or Mr. William Toler, adjoining, who can give information of the manner in which the lots are laid off.
Benjamin Toler, Agent
In fact for the ex'ors of Wm. Anderson, dec. Hamper, July 20, 1805 tds
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Dixon, dec are requested to bring them forward properly proved, and those indebted to said estate, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, as the administration of the estate cannot admit of any indulgence. There are a number of pamphlets published for sundry gentlemen, on hand, which they are earnestly requested to make application for, and pay the different balances due thereon.
Sally Dixon, Ex'x.
Richmond July 19th, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE.
IN pursuance of a decree of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, on Friday the 16th day of August next, for ready money.
The Tract of LAND,
Whereon Mrs. Lucy Crouch, adm'x. of John Crouch, dec. now resides, lying and being in the lower end of the county of Goochland, containing three hundred and fifty acres, be the same more or less, to satisfy the said Lucy Crouch, adm'x. of John Crouch dec. the sum of money mentioned in the said decree.
The Commissioners.
July 20, 1805. 2w

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
The President of the United States left Washington City on Monday the 15th inst. on a visit to Monticello.
WM. B. LANE, Esq. is appointed a Director of the Virginia Bank in the Borough of Norfolk, in the room of Littleton W. Tazewell, Esq. resigned.
We are informed, that Capt. MURRAY is appointed to command the Adams frigate, ordered to disperse the French privateers off our coast. (Phil. Gaz.)
We have great pleasure in stating the arrival in this city, of Dr. MAC NEVIN, late an eminent physician of the city of Dublin. This gentleman distinguished himself in the Irish cause in 1798. He was a member of the executive committee of that ill-fated country, and consequently a sufferer in its unsuccessful attempt to shake off English domination. (Ame. Cit.)
By a circular letter from the Secretary of State dated on the 19th July, 1805, the Consuls and Commercial Agents of the U. States are instructed to forbear to issue any certificate whatever relative to purchases of foreign vessels by citizens of the U. States, except to such persons as may satisfy the Consuls and Commercial Agents, that the purchase was made without knowing this alteration in their instructions; and they are also restrained from allowing the exception itself after the expiration of two months from the date of the advertisement they are directed to publish of this instruction. (Nat. Intel.)
A letter from Captain Meriwether Lewis to the President of the United States. FORT MANDAN, April 7th, 1805.
DEAR SIR. HEREWITH inclosed you will receive an invoice of certain articles, which I have forwarded to you from this place; among other articles you will observe by reference to the invoice 67, specimens of earths, salts, minerals, and 60 specimens of plants; these are accompanied by their respective labels, expressing the days on which they were obtained, the places where found, and also, their virtues, and properties when known; by means of these labels, reference may be made to the chart of the Missouri, forwarded to the Secretary of War; on which the encampment of each day has been carefully marked; thus the places at which these specimens have been obtained may be easily pointed out and again found should any of them prove valuable to the community on further investigation.
You will herewith also receive a part of Capt. Clark's private journal, the other part you will find inclosed in a separate tin box. This journal will serve to give you the daily details of our progress, and transactions.
I shall dispatch a canoe with three, perhaps four persons, from the extreme navigable point on the Missouri or the portage between this river and the Columbia river, as either may first happen; by the return of this canoe I shall send you my journal and some one or two of the best kept by my men. I have sent a journal kept by one of the serjeants to Capt. Stoddert at Fort Lewis, in order as much as possible to multiply the chances of saving something, we have encouraged our men to keep journals, and seven of them do so; to whom in this respect we give every assistance in our power.
I have transmitted to the Secretary at War every information relative to the Geography of the country we possess, together with a view of the Indian nations, containing information relative to them, on those points with which I conceived it important the government should be informed.
By reference to the muster rolls forwarded to the War Department you will see the state of the party; in addition to which we have two interpreters, one negro man servant to Captain Clarke and one Indian woman, wife to one of the interpreters and a Mandan man, whom we take with a view to restore peace between the Snake Indians and those in this neighbourhood, amounting in total with ourselves to 33 persons; by means of the interpreters and Indians we shall be enabled probably to converse with all the Indians we shall meet on the Missouri. I have forwarded to the secretary at War, my public accounts rendered up to the present day; they have been much longer delayed than I had any idea that they would have been when we departed from the Illinois; but this delay under the circumstances which I was compelled to act, has been unavoidable. The provision perogue and her crew could not have been dismissed in time to have returned to St. Louis, last fall, without evidently in my opinion hazarding the fate of the enterprise in which I am engaged, and I there-
fore did not hesitate to prefer the censure that I may have incurred, by the detention of these papers, to that of risking in any degree the success of the expedition. The detention of these papers has been a source of serious disquiet and anxiety to me, and the recollection of your particular charge upon that subject, has made it still more poignant. I am fully aware of the inconveniences which must have arisen to the War Department from the want of these vouchers, previous to the last session of Congress; but how to avert it was out of my power to devise. From this place we shall send the Barge and crew early to-morrow morning, with orders to proceed as expeditiously as possible to St. Louis, by her we send our dispatches, which I trust will get safe to hand; her crew consists of ten able bodied men, well armed, and provided with a sufficient stock of provisions to last them to St. Louis; I have but little doubt they will be fired on by the Sioux, but they have pledged themselves to us that they will not yield, while there is a man of them living. Our baggage is all embarked on board six small canoes, and two perogues; we shall set out at the same moment that we dispatch the barge, one or perhaps both of these perogues we shall leave at the falls of the Missouri; from whence we intend continuing our voyage in the canoes and a perogue of skins, the frame of which was prepared at Harper's Ferry. This perogue is now in a situation that will enable us to prepare it in the course of a few hours; as our vessels are now small, and the current of the river more moderate, we calculate on travelling 20 or 23 miles per day, as far as the falls of the Missouri; beyond this point, or the first range of rocky mountains, situated about 100 miles farther, any calculation with respect to our daily progress, can be little more than bare conjecture. The circumstance of the Snake Indians possessing large stocks of horses, is much in our favor, as by means of horses the transportation of our baggage will be rendered easy and expeditious over land from the Missouri to the Columbia river. Should this river not prove navigable where we first meet with it, our present intention is to continue our march down the river, until it becomes so, or to the Pacific Ocean. The map which has been forwarded to the Secretary at War, will give you the idea we entertain of the connection between these rivers, which has been formed from the corresponding testimony of a number of Indians, who have visited that country, and who have been separately and carefully examined on that subject, we therefore think it entitled to some degree of confidence. Since our arrival at this place, we have subsisted principally on meat; with which our guns have supplied us amply, and have thus been enabled to reserve the parched meal, portable soup & a considerable proportion of pork and flour, which we had intended for the more difficult parts of our voyage. If Indian information can be credited, the vast quantities of game with which the country abounds, through which we are to pass, leaves us but little to apprehend from the want of food. We do not calculate on completing our voyage within the present year, but expect to reach the Pacific Ocean and return as far as the head of the Missouri, or perhaps to this place before winter. You may therefore expect me to meet you at Monticello, in September 1806. On our return we shall probably pass down Yellow Stone river, which from Indian information, waters one of the fairest portions of our continent. I can foresee no material or probable obstruction to our progress, and entertain therefore the most sanguine hopes of complete success. As to myself, individually, I never enjoyed better health, than I have since we commenced our voyage. My inestimable friend and companion Captain Clark, has also enjoyed good health generally; at this moment every individual of the party is in good health and excellent spirits zealously attached to the enterprise and anxious to proceed; not a whisper of discontent, or murmur is to be heard among them, but all in unison act with the most perfect harmony. With such men I have everything to hope and but little to fear.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the Indiana Territory, to the Editor of the Republican Advocate, dated Illinois, St. Clair county, May 29, 1805.
"The people of Upper Louisiana appear to be much pleased with the new mode of government which they are to come under next fall, agreeably to the late acts of congress."
"Six of captains Lewis' and Clark's men have arrived at St. Louis, and about 20 Indians of different tribes, who have never been in a settlement of whites before. They live from 1000 to 1685 miles up the Missouri, and on their way to see Mr. Jefferson, intending to leave these parts in a very short time. When these men left Captains Lewis and Clark, they were just about to leave their winter encampment, and pursue their journey to the Pacific Ocean, which they supposed to be about as much further off as they had gone from the mouth of the Missouri."
Melancholy Accident.—In the afternoon of the 17th inst. four persons were killed by lightning on board a small vessel in Occoquan creek, near the mills—one of them belonging to this town. Mr. Isaac Jamney; two others resided at and near the mills. Mr. Robert Lindsey and Beckwith Koefler; the fourth was a black man. We understand, just as the vessel was getting under way, they stepped on board to sail about two miles for pleasure, and had not been there more than five minutes before they met their untimely end. —New. Adv.
Thursday 4th of July, a large number of ladies and gentlemen convened at Chilesburg, in Caroline county, to celebrate the birth day of American Independence—Daniel Coleman being unanimously chosen president, and Richard Bayham, vice president—after dinner the following toasts were drank:
1. The day—May its anniversary return be celebrated by our grateful posterity till time shall be no more. 2. Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of American Independence—The man of the people. 3. Congress—Wisdom that guides, the public good their object. 4. The memory of George Washington. 5. The memory of those heroes who fought and fell in defence of American freedom. 6. The surviving heroes of the revolutionary war. 7. Our ambassadors abroad—Peace and amity with all nations, without a sacrifice of the honor and dignity of our government. 8. The heads of departments—As long as they continue to merit, they will continue to meet, the confidence of government and people. 9. The American flag—It will command the respect of the world. 10. Our brave unfortunate fellow citizens in captivity—A speedy release to them without other ransom than the blood of their barbarous oppressors. 11. Our two little sisters Connecticut and Delaware—May speedy conviction produce sincere repentance and lasting reformation. 12. The people of the U. States—May they never want virtue to support the government of their choice. 13. Agriculture, commerce and manufactures—The sinews of independence and freedom. 14. Our native state—May her only ambition be to take the lead in every measure calculated to promote the public good. 15. Our patriotic governor, John Page—An honest man's the noblest work of God. 16. The blessings of peace and liberty to all nations. 17. The American fair—Though last in order, yet first in our hearts.
VOLUNTEERS. By Col. Coleman. Our late representative in congress, Anthony New, whose long and faithful services demand our approbation and thanks. "Well done thou good and faithful servant." By Mr. Henry Dickinson. Our present representative James M. Garnett. The whole afternoon was spent in the utmost harmony and festivity.
Among the new arrangements of the General Post-Office lately adopted, it is with great pleasure we state that a contract has been entered into for a line of stages, to convey the mail weekly, to Frankfort, in Kentucky, to commence on the first day of October next. When this arrangement shall have been carried into effect, the whole seventeen states will be united by a connected line of stages. It is unnecessary to say a word of the vast advantages that will be derived from this measure. It is, however, a merited tribute to the services of the Postmaster General, to remark that his spirited and successful arrangements to extend and accelerate the progress of the mail, are the best and most conclusive replies which can be made to the calumnies with which party animosity assails his conduct. (Nat. Intel.)
From Mexico.—We have reports, that a serious and alarming difference exists between the Spanish rulers, and persons engaged in commerce; that the latter have sent an agent to Spain to make representations on the subject; and that a large body of troops were collected, and the treasures removed to a place of particular safety, in consequence of a rumour that the Americans were collecting an army on their south-western frontier, to be headed by the President in person, in case of urgent need. This rumour some persons conjectured was spread by the viceroy to effect some purpose of his own. (Boston Palladium.)
Extract from a letter dated St. Louis, May 29th, 1805, to a gentleman in Pittsburgh.
"The Sioux Indian suspected of murder, whose confinement here caused the visit of about 150 of that nation the other day having unaccountably got off his irons, sprang from the centinel, but not without receiving part of the contents of his musket; he was found dead, with the appearance of buck-shot having passed through his neck. A pardon for this savage has since arrived from the President."
Don Joseph Cabrera, late in the suit of the Spanish Minister, being delivered up to the laws of this state, was a few days since tried for forgery on the bank of Pennsylvania, was yesterday brought up before the court and received the following sentence, viz:
That he, the said Joseph Cabrera, pay a fine of Two Thousand Dollars, and be confined at hard labor for Three Years in the State Prison.—Phil. T. Amer.
Egyptian Wheat.—A pound of this grain having been lately sent by Mr. W. Moore, of Dublin, as a present to Mr. Jefferson, the following account taken from a late English paper, will show its produce, and the estimation in which it is held in England. "Mr. Showler of Lincoln, three years ago,
planted 25 grains of this wheat. The second year's produce was 10 bushels. This year he reaped upwards of 40 quarters, part of which the last week he sold at 5 guineas per quarter."
NORFOLK, July 19.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY. Yesterday the drawing of this Lottery terminated in a manner equally unexpected and pleasant.—As few tickets remained, it was certain that the drawing would finish in the early part of the day; the ten thousand dollar prize had not been drawn, and the last drawn ticket being a prize of ten thousand dollars, made this day's drawing extremely interesting—accordingly a large concourse of persons were assembled, expectation was on tiptoe, and speculation great. Tickets sold towards the latter part of the drawing at three hundred dollars each. About 12 o'clock the drawing finished, but behold there was no ten thousand dollar prize in the wheel. This circumstance occasioned no small degree of astonishment to all present, and to none more than the Managers, who knew that it was put into the wheel. An examination immediately took place, when the mystery was cleared up; it appeared clearly, that there had been a mistake in calling the ten thousand dollar prize, a five hundred dollar prize, as there is one more five hundred dollar prize recorded than was put in the wheel. This mistake, for a mistake it can only be supposed, is attended with some uneasiness; in addition to which, it appears, there is one number short, not having been put into the wheel. From what we can understand, the Lottery will be re-drawn.
CURIOUS DISPUTE.
In one street on Bolton le Moor, there have lately been no fewer than 25 women in that advanced state of pregnancy which required the speedy assistance of the obstetric tribe. About a week ago, two of these females were delivered of boys, in the same house, and within so short a period, that the man-mid-wife had scarcely time to perform his duty with the one, until he was called to assist the other. The two children were, during the confusion, inadvertently put into one bed; the consequence was, that nobody could afterwards ascertain to which mother either belonged. Neither of the mothers could identify her own child, and both claimed the handsomest. (Lon. Sun.)
DIED, at Williamsburg, on Saturday morning the 13th inst. JANE CARY, in the fourteenth year of her age. She was the youngest daughter of the truly amiable and respectable Mrs. Jane Cary, and a grand daughter of the benevolent and venerable Col. Wilson Miles Cary, of that place. We have seen a letter from Williamsburg, by which it appears, that death has not often struck a more cruel blow, than in the fall of this interesting and promising young lady.
Extract of a letter from Williamsburg, of date July 13th, 1805.
"That sweet young creature Jane Cary, is no more: her spirit left us this morning. I am in love with human nature, for the manner in which her death has affected the town. You witnessed, and I recollected that while here you remarked the solicitude every where produced by her indisposition. You observed the anxious enquiries which were made at every door of every passing visitor of her sick bed. Seldom, if ever, has there been an example of an interest so deep and so extensive, excited by so young a person; seldom indeed, if ever, has there been a person so young, who so well deserved that deep and extensive interest. From the universal sorrow produced here by her death, you would suppose that she had been intimately known, indeed that she had been an inmate in every family in the town; for every family, from the oldest to the youngest of its members, seems to feel her death as a domestic loss; indeed she could not but be known, and being known, beloved by all who ever saw her. To see her was a sufficient introduction, for her countenance was a full and perfect exhibition of her character. Scarcely ever have I seen one in which the soft and winning virtues of her sex were so strikingly and so truly depicted; scarcely ever have I seen in any one so exquisite and touching an union of beauty, sweetness, modesty, intelligence, and sensibility. You have frequently observed me gazing intently on her face, several years ago, when she was yet a very young girl. You did not then comprehend all the luxury which I felt in perusing the features of this lovely child. You saw indeed enough in her beauty to account to you for my earnest contemplation of her, for even then there was something in the movement of her fine dark eyes, in their brilliant smile or affecting dejection; there was something in the cadence of her voice, and in the varying turns of her countenance so natural, so ardent, so feeling, so heavenly, that you saw nothing to wonder at in my admiration and rapture. But you did not understand the whole scope of my thoughts and feelings. I looked forward to the bloom and expansion of this sweet rose bud, and I saw in her the exact counterpart of an object which had been but too dear to my own heart—Enough of myself."
"Alas! this sweet rose bud, was not destined to attain that bloom and expansion which we have both so often and so fondly anticipated. She approached indeed near enough to maturity to convince us of the figure which she would have made if Heaven could have spared her a little longer to the earth. She was rapidly acquiring every accomplishment of mind and manners; science and the fashionable languages were already contributing to her amusement and decoration, and the morning of her genius was advancing, radiant and auspicious; the piano forte had already learned to obey the touch of her fingers, and mingling its tones with those of her soft and melodious voice, to tell the heart all the sweet and delicate sympathies which were vibrating within her gentle bosom. She would certainly have been a beauty of the highest order. Her form so light and ethereal, her step so sprightly and yet so harmonious that one could not see her move without being reminded of Fenelon's beautiful description of the dance of Calypso's nymphs. But she would not have been one of those merely material beauties who depend for their effect on form and figure. It was the soul which sat on her face, which beamed from her eyes and touched every feature with thought and feeling—it was this, which separated and distinguished this sweet girl from the crowd. You saw in her at the first glance, you heard in the
first sound of her voice, (what she was perfectly ignorant of herself) that her mind like her beauty was of the highest order, and that her heart was too gentle, too tender and too pure for this world. Such was the lovely girl who has been this morning removed from this scene of things, and escorted by sister Seraphs, to her native Heaven."
"I cannot describe to you the effect which was produced this evening by the unexpected appearance of her coffin in the street. It was known that she had died this morning, but the town was not apprized of the necessity of commencing her immediate interment, and therefore were not prepared for the shock which they now received. I dare say her death was the subject of general conversation as it was of general regret, at the moment when her funeral procession commenced. I know it was the subject of deep and affecting conversation in the company in which I was sitting, and what passed in that may give you some idea of what was passing in every other circle here: for as far as my eyes could reach the effect was invariably the same. We were just saying that "the town had lost one of its fairest ornaments—one of its brightest jewels," when a coffin was announced—we rose up, went to the front doors and windows, and had barely time to ascertain that it was the corpse of this lamented girl, borne on the shoulders of four young gentlemen, and followed by her weeping relatives, when at the same moment every one involuntarily recoiled from the affliction spectacle, and every one was in tears. Men are too often called. There was among us one gentleman who has been slandered as having no sensibility, no devotion except to the God of gain. Unjust and cruel aspersion! I never saw a man more sincerely and deeply affected; it was several moments before he could speak at all. When he did, he said with a voice of solemn emphasis, while the tears yet stood in his eyes—"Rely upon it, the death of this sweet girl has made a blank in our society, which cannot soon be filled up." This was the language of nature and truth; let me add that it was the general sentiment of Williamsburg. Yes; although removed from a world of guilt and trouble, to the mansion of the pure and the blessed; this young girl will long live in the memory, affection and regret of all who knew her.
Departed this life, on Thursday evening the 4th inst. at Mr. John Moody's, in the city of Richmond, Mr. ALEXANDER POPE PRICE, of Petersburg, and family of Fluvanna county, in the 50th year of his age. He has left an aged mother, two brothers and five sisters to mourn and regret his loss; he was a dutiful son and an affectionate brother; for his family and friends he had the most sincere regard; all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance esteemed and respected him; his manner was genteel and affable; he strictly pursued the social virtues; honor, honesty, truth and industry, were his universal maxims; he bore his fatal indisposition with patience and christian fortitude; firmly believing on the disposer of all human events for his future peace and happiness. His remains were attended to the church yard by his Masonic brethren, in ample form, with a number of respectable inhabitants of this city.
Thou, thirsty grave, receive thy own, Thou, death, victorious, has seiz'd thy son: May heavenly angels waft his soul to God, The Christian's rest and last abode.
EPIGRAM. Says Johnny to Paddy, "I can't for my life, Conceiv how a dumb pain are made man and wife— Since they can't with the form and the parson accord" Says Paddy, "you fool, they take each other's word."
Those who have claims against the Trustees of the Richmond Academy, for Printing, are requested to have them presented to William Price, Esquire, Register of the Land Office, on or before the first day of September next. By order of the Board of Trustees. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Sec'y. Richmond, July 20, 1805.
RICHMOND BATH.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS, AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE, ERECTED A BATHING HOUSE At the Falling Garden, CONTAINING four rooms—each has a Bath, and supplied with Hot and Cold Water, which is now ready for use. The terms will be 2s. 6d. for a single Bath, or one dollar for three times—and to prevent mistake, none will be admitted without a Ticket, which may be had at my house at the Falling Garden—Two children may bathe for one ticket. A man is provided to give constant attendance at the Bath; and if the encouragement shall warrant the expense, the plan is intended to be enlarged.
James Lownes. 7th Mo. 20th, 1805. N B No admittance for people of colour.
FOR BALTIMORE, THE SCHOONER BETSY, WILLIAM PRICE, Master—Will sail the 30th of this month. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to John Craddock, Rockets. July 234, 1805.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Thomas Price, and Millcent Price, his wife, of Powhatan county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances on or before the first day of September next—and all those who have any demands against said estates will bring them in by that period, legally authenticated for adjustment, as no farther regard will be paid to any claims thereafter.
SOME VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
Six prime milk COWS, a likely young NEGRO FELLOW, by trade a Miller, a very handsome NEGRO GIRL, about 15 years old, will be SOLD, at the Woodbury Mills, in this county, on Friday the 23d of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. A credit of 9 months will be given on all sums above 10 dollars, on giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the date.
Gottlieb Runge, Adm'r. With the Will annexed. Powhatan, July 20, 1805.

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorized to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber about the end of Nov or early in Dec. a black servant named SAM, I believe about 19 or 20 years of age, very strong and likely for a man of his age. He was seen in the neighborhood of this place some time after he absented himself, but from his connections I have reason to suppose that he may be lurking about, or concealed by those connections in the counties of Powhatan or Gumberland. I will give the above reward if he is brought to me in this place; or ten dollars if secured in a jail so that I may get him.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THE HOUSE & LOT, ON Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. John Pendleton; now newly painted and repaired, and in every respect fit for the immediate reception of a family, having all necessary out-houses, &c. Apply to Benjamin Wolfe, adjoining the premises, or to Joseph Gallego.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by the inquisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley, that JOSEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON , late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Riley ; & information has been received by the executive, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , have 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 Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, or said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , the One Hundred Dollars for either of them, in order to their examination, touching the said murder: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and conduct before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , that they may be dealt with, as in such cases, the law directs.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE, upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shod all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not registered. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hockskin seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers.
FOR SALE, TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence. For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same.
Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 19th, 1804.
PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS. Just published, and for sale at S. PLEASANTS, in an elegant pocket edition, WATTS.
PLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS No. II. 4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each. 40000 1 Prize of 10000 1 of 5000 2 of 1000 5 of 500 10 of 100 20 of 50 50 of 20 100 of 10 227 First-drawn tickets after 500 are drawn, &c. &c. after 1000 500 after 1500 500 after 2000 1000 after 2500 1000 after 3000 1000 after 3500 1000 after 3950 10000 The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold.
WAS committed to the jail of this county, on the 24th day of February last, a negro man who calls himself BOOKER , and says that he belongs to Mr. Ezekiel Walden , of Northumberland county, but appears to be at considerable loss to tell whether in Maryland or this state. He says that he left this county in April, 1804, in pursuit of his wife, which had been sold. He is a stout well made fellow, about 22 years old, appears to have gone by water, and says that he sailed in the schooner John , to and from Baltimore. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. His owner is desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away.
TO RENT, THE HOUSE lately occupied by Thomas Gilliat, and immediate possession given—Apply to Gilliat & Kirby.
WHISKEY. TALLAFERRO and DICKINSON, near the basin, keep a constant supply of Whiskey, distilled west of the Blue Ridge.
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:
Spring Assortment of Goods, Of the best quality and latest fashions, & will dispose of them on the cheapest terms for cash, viz. Printed Calicoes and Laced Cambric Shirts Gloves Dimities assorted Irisht Linens Cotton Cambrics and Nankens Cotton & Silk Hose Coloured Cambricks and Laced ditto India Muslins of the first quality Plain & coloured Marvellies Superfine Cloths and Casimires Tuckers, Curdurons and Velvets Bed Ticks and German Osnaburgs Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate.
MILLINERY. MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING, respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public.
TO RENT, A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co.
FOUND, on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, which the owner may get by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement. James Bootwright.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEO. GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore , late of the county of King and Queen, 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 One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. 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 the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with, as in such cases, the law directs.
STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM the commons of this city, on Thursday the 27th ult.—A BLACK HORSE, with a small white spot in his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, about four feet ten inches high, supposed to be six years old last spring—he is a compact well made horse—A liberal reward will be given on delivering the said horse to Mr. Nathaniel C. Lipscomb of Hanover, or to the subscriber in Richmond.
TO BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon.
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, late of Prentiss Thornton , Esquire's, situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac River. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it—It contains 2,597 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, flax and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington.
NOTICE. THE partnership now carrying on under the firm of PUMFREY & FITZWYLLSONN , will be dissolved by mutual consent, on the 31st day of this present month. All those having claims against the said concern, are requested to bring them in to John Pumfrey for adjustment, and those indebted, to make immediate payment to him.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his friends and the public, that he intends carrying on the STATIONARY and BOOK BINDING business, in all their various branches, as usual.
FOR READY MONEY, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond , attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards , Plaintiff, and David Ross and others Defendants, in order to raise the sum of 13001 Dols. with the expenses of sale, that Valuable Estate, in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the Oxford Iron Works,
WAGGONS, TEAMS, &c. The Sale will take place on the premises, on the 17th day of September next.
BOOKS, Just received and for sale at S. PLEASANTS' Book Store. Star's Pleadings Marshall on Insurance M'Nally's Evidence, 2 vols. Espinasse's Reports, 3 vols. Bosquet and Puffier's Reports, 2 vols. East's Reports, 3 vols. Jones on Bailments, superior edition Peake's Evidence Barton's Equity Chitty's Reports Powers of Solitude Priestley's Lectures, 2 vols.
THE subscriber will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Saturday the 3d day of August next, two likely NEGRO BOYS, Nelson and Harrison; conveyed in trust by the deed of Andrew Scott, dec to secure the payment of a debt, interest and cost therein, acknowledged to be due Lyle and M c Credie.
ON Saturday the 3d day of August next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, a likely NEGRO BOY, about 19 years old, by the name of Harry, conveyed to me in trust, by Thomas Branch, of the county of Chesterfield, to secure the payment of a debt due to Lyle and M c Credie, and the expense necessary to carry the trust into execution.
WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Saturday the 3d day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by Richardson Harris , late of the county of Chesterfield, to secure the payment of a debt due to Lyle and M c Credie, and the expense necessary incurred, FIVE NEGROES, viz: Sally, Killus, Charles, Phillis, and Ansky , or so many thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt, interest and cost.
THE delinquent Shareholders, on the 7th requisition, are hereby notified, that such shares as shall remain unpaid on the first Monday in August next, will, on that day, be sold, at Mr. Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
LAND FOR SALE, ON Saturday the 14th of September, at Painesville, in Amelia county, two tracts, in said county—one containing seven hundred and ninety acres, lying on both sides of Stock's creek and near Appomattox river, within three miles of Col. Skipwith's manufacturing mills, and five from Maj. Monford's, where the river is navigable to boats. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and in good order for cropping, with every necessary out house thereon, for the reception of a family—a good apple orchard, excellent water, and a healthy, agreeable neighborhood—a sufficient quantity of the land is cleared to work from ten to fifteen hands.
THE other tract lying near Flat creek, containing one hundred and thirty three acres, now in good order for cropping, sufficient to work four or five hands—The improvements are a small dwelling house, a good granary & tobacco house, a small apple and peach orchard. Possession will be given the first day of January next, and the purchaser to have the privilege of mowing wheat immediately after the sale—One third of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance in two equal annual payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchaser, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, to the executors. It is deemed unnecessary to give further descriptions, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Allen Jeter , who lives near to both tracts.
LAND FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust from David Copland , Esq. of the county of Buckingham, for the benefit of James, Thomas and Francis Deane , who assigned their right to William Wilkinson , and John Toney , will be SOLD, on the premises, on Monday the twenty ninth day of July, by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, that part of the LAND the said David now lives on, called Springfield , lying in the county of Buckingham, which part is to be bounded by the lands of James Wilson and Susannah Wilson , so as to make out from Willis's river as nearly as can be, a square, containing two hundred acres—or so much thereof as will discharge the balance of the debt for which the deed of trust was executed. The land is of a prime quality, and the purchaser, on payment, will receive from the trustees, the right they held in trust.
VALUABLE COAL LANDS, TO BE LET UPON A LEASE FOR TERMS. THE Coal Lands at Dover , in the county of Goodwin , joining Dr. John Adams's coal pits and Mr. Graham's , belonging to the subscribers. The situation is uncommonly advantageous for coal works. The distance from the Mankintown ferry on James river , about 300 yards—the slope so advantageous as to render it extremely easy to construct wagon ways for transporting the coals to the river at little or no expense. There is a very fine landing on the river bank, belonging to the estates, for depositing the coals, from whence they can be conveyed into the boats by a wooden trunk, with great expedition and ease. The situation is such as to enable the coalmaster to carry on the works for many years without interruption from subterraneous water so troublesome and expensive at coal pits. The body of coal is considered very abundant, and not in the smallest degree exhausted, as there is only one small shaft made on the edge of the land, and works so far as to prove the excellent quality of the coals and the ease with which they may be raised. We will attach to the colliery a SMALL FARM, if required, within one mile, with useful improvements. For further information apply to the subscribers at the city of R.mond.
TO BE RENTED, A HOUSE, on the Main Street, the second door above the Cross Street leading to Mayo's bridge —it is an excellent stand for business.—Also, the well known TAVERN, on the Main Street, next to the courthouse. Apply to Jacob I. Cohen, on Shockoe hill.
FOR SALE. One Moiety of a Brick Tenement, in a central part of the city of Richmond, consisting of a two story house with a store and counting room on the lower floor, and five rooms above (conveniently planned for a family) with a passage leading to them (making all the rooms private) and a cellar under the whole house—a three story Lumber-house, Kitchen, Stable, &c. A considerable credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money.—For further particulars enquire of the printer.
TO BE SOLD. On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, from two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico , about four miles from Richmond —a distance which renders it but little liable to pilage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States. The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particular enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell.
BENJAMIN DU-VAL, At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond. HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DRUG STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OILS, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c. Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, consisting of
Hatters' Frons, Logwood, Coppeas, Vindogrease, Rustick, Spanish Indige, Oil of Vitriol, Aq. Fortis, Quicksilver, Crude Tartar, Bason Dens, Bow Strings, Lining, Galons, Fassel Bands, Rubbing Disks, Stampers, 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 now ordering 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 under-sell him. This 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.
ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant John Johns, jun. is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ordered and decreed, that unless the said defendant John Johns, jun. shall appear here on or before August term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, that the court will then proceed to take the said bill for confessed, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively and another copy be posted at the courthouse of the said county.
THE defendants Tinsley, James Tinsley, Thomas Tinsley, Isaac Tinsley, William Tinsley, Jenny Tinsley and Zelica Tinsley 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.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.