Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-12-29 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1419.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1807.
12 1-2 Cents Single.
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $ 4 00 CASH.   WHEAT, new, 0 67 do.   FLOUR, superfine, new, 4 50 do.   FLOUR, fine, 4 00 do.   CORN, 2 00 do.   HEMP, clean, (per ton) 180 00 do.   IRON, 110 00 do.   BAKON, 14 00 do.   WHISKEY, 46 do.  
Map of Virginia.
THE subscriber having been appointed agent for the Proprietors of BISHOP MADISON'S MAP OF VIRGINIA, for the city of Richmond, requests those subscribers who have not received their Maps, to apply to him at the Printing Office and Book-Store of SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Junr. where they are ready for delivery.—He has also some copies for Sale. JOHN W. PLEASANTS. December 4th, 1807. 3w
EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber, offering his unfeigned thanks to those gentlemen who have manifested their confidence in him as a teacher, proposes to continue his school at the same place the ensuing year. In this academy, youth will be instructed in the Greek, Latin, and English languages; Geography & the use of the Globe; the Elements of Geometry with practical surveying; also the Elements of natural Philosophy. Writing and Arithmetic—Vulgar, Decimal, and Analytical. The price of board, tuition, washing, bedding, and fuel, will be an hundred dollars for the term, paid quarterly in advance, to commence on the 5th month of January, and end about the 10th of December following.
Thomas Nelson. Humanity Hall. Forks of Hanover, Dec. 16 1807. w4*
Lands, Negroes, Stock, &c. FOR SALE.
To be sold, at Public Auction, on Monday the eleventh day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at my Plantation called the Goose-Ponds, and continue from day to day until all are sold.—The following Property, viz: A Tract of Land, on Pamunkey River, about one hundred acres of which are low grounds, lying partly in Caroline and partly in King William, called the Goose Ponds, containing 842 acres, more or less. The quality of the Land, the buildings, beauty of situation, water and neighborhood, renders it an object worthy the attention of any gentleman wishing to purchase; a crop of Wheat is sown thereon.—Also, a Tract of Land in the State of Kentucky, on the waters of Lewis's Creek, a branch of Green-River, about one mile from the same and about sixty miles above the mouth containing 1303 3-8 acres, more or less, to which there is an undisputed title.—Terms of sale, one fourth in ready money, and three annual instalments for the balance, to be secured by deeds of trust upon the Land, with bonds and approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid.—Also, two other tracts of Land, the one lying in Henry county, containing 2100 acres, and the other supposed to be in Greenbrier county, containing 2000 acres, conveyed by Thomas Hooper to Wm. Morris.—Terms of sale and other information, will be made known on the day of sale.—Also, about forty likely Negroes, about one half or two thirds for cash, the balance at twelve months credit, for which bonds and approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid.—Also, the Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Plantation Utensils, the crops of Corn, Fodder, &c., for which six months credit will be allowed for all sums above twenty dollars, on receiving bonds with approved security—and for all sums under twenty dollars, cash. Those having legal claims against me may perhaps find it to their interest to attend this sale. BENJAMIN TOLER. September 4, 1807. wids
To be Sold,
To the highest bidder, at the late Dwelling House of Jesse Hargrave, dec in Caroline county, near the Fall Mills, on Monday, the 28th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, and to continue from day to day, until all is disposed of, the following property, to wit: Ten or Twelve likely YOUNG NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, the Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Fatened Hogs, with a complete set of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE belonging to the estate of said deceased, on a credit of twelve months, for all sums above ten dollars, and for all sums under ten dollars, cash will be required, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Those indebted to the estate of said deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated, on or before the day of sale, that provision may be made to discharge the same. William Harris, Adm'r With the will annexed. Nov. 27th, 1807. wids
In pursuance of a deed of trust executed to us by William I. Stone for purposes therein mentioned, we shall proceed to sell on the premises, on the 15th day of January next, if fair, a LOT, in the town of Columbia, adjoining the tobacco warehouse, on which there is a large and commodious two story stone house, calculated and constructed for a store and family, a new smoke house, and an unfinished wooden house 16 feet by 24. Matthew Wills. Thomas Wills. William Pasquer. Fluvanna, 10th Dec. 1807. w4*
Valuable Family Medicines.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and for SALE WHOLESALE and RETAIL, by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond, a large supply of the following very valuable Medicines, viz:
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops.
Superior to any other medicine ever before invented, for all complaints of the Lungs, and has been known frequently to effect a cure after all other medicines have failed. It is to be hoped that all those who are laboring under Consumption and other diseases of the Lungs, will resort to this valuable medicine for relief.—Price 75 cents a bottle.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachic Bitters.
Which have proved extremely serviceable for a few years past, in restoring weak and decayed constitutions of almost every description, and for removing all those complicated complaints so common in the foreign season.—For a common bitter to use in families, none can exceed them for pleasantness. To those that these excellent bitters are held in high estimation by Physicians of eminence, we need only refer the following extract of a letter from Dr. John Willcox a respectable Physician, and postmaster at the city of Vergennes. VERGENNES, October 23d, 1804. SIR, I have been one of those who never put much faith in patent medicine until of late, but much acknowledged from actual experience, that I have received more benefit from Dr. Rawson's Bitters than from all the medicine I ever before took; I have been very unwell with a flow remittant fever. I am, &c. JOHN WILLCOX, M. D.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills.
Which have proved eminently useful for the last 12 years past in all Bilious Complaints, Indigestion, Jaundice, Dropsy, Death's Head Acne, Costiveness, Female Complaints &c. Their virtues are too well known to need comment in an advertisement.—Price 50 cents a box. Dr. Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste. Which whitens and preserves the teeth gives an agreeable smell to the breath, and cures the fever in the teeth and gums; it may be applied at all times without in the least injuring the teeth. The very great and extensive sale this medicine has met with bespeaks its intrinsic worth.—Price 50 cents a box. Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physic. A medicine which no family ought to be without, as those Pills are useful in every complaint where purgation is necessary; they are certain to operate in a short time without occasioning the least pain or griping.—Price only 25 cents a box. Dr. Rawson's Celebrated Worm Powders. The most proper medicine that can be given to children to destroy Worms & to remove exudations of every kind from the first passages.—Price 50 cents a packet. Dr. Rawson's (Genuine) Itch Ointment. The most certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the Itch, of now in use. It also cures all kinds of eruptions on the face or skin; is very agreeable in smell, leaves the skin smooth & beautiful, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. Price only 42 cents a box. Doct. Rawson's much celebrated Worm Powders. Which have proved very effectual in distilling and expelling worms from the bowels of children, they are also a gentle purge, and the most proper physic that can be given to children to remove exudations of every kind from the first passages—ample directions accompany each package—50 cents.
Wickley's infallible remedy for the Piles.
A certain cure for that disagreeable complaint 50 cents a box.
Doct Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Good in all Rheumatic complaints—Price 25 cents.
Very particular directions accompany each of those valuable medicines.
For sale at S. Pleasants's Book-Store, &c. A NEW SYSTEM OF DOMESTIC COOKERY, Formed upon Principles of Economy, and adapted to the use of Private Families.
ADVERTISEMENT.
AS the directions which follow were intended for the conduct of the families of the author's own daughters, and for the arrangement of their table, so as to unite a good figure with proper economy, she has avoided all excessive luxury, such as essence of ham, and that waste of expenditure of large quantities of meat for gravy, which so greatly contributes to keep up the price, and is no less injurious to those who eat, than to those whose penury hides them absent. Many receipts are given for things which, being in daily use, the mode of preparing them may be supposed too well known to require a place in a cookery book; yet how rarely do we meet with fine melted butter, good toast and water, or well made coffee! She makes no apology for omissions in some articles, or for leaving others unnamed, because she writes not for professional cooks. This little work would have been a treasure to herself, when she first set out in life, and she therefore hopes it may be useful to others. In that idea it is given to the public, and as she will receive from it no emolument, so she trusts it will escape without censure. Subscriptions for Lewis and Clark's Tour, received at this Office.
FROM THE PUBLIC ADVERTISER. ON WHAT IS THE BEST POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES.
With the ancient sage, and with General Washington we say "honesty is the best policy." But some casual will rise up and ask for an explanation of what honesty consists and wherein it is to be defined; and after we shall have given exactly such definition of honesty as is given in the New Testament, "do unto others as we would be done unto," we shall perhaps be told, that as the nations of Europe lay aside all religious considerations when policy is the order of the day, that we must do the same as they do unto us. There would be no end of reasoning with such people, and all we can do is to take them as they are, and let our remarks on public affairs go to those who are besides being dispassionate moral men, as ready to defend their country when called upon to do so, as they are both from political principle and love of human happiness adverse to war. We plainly and decisively declare, that we believe it to be the most earnest wish of the government of the United States to avoid a war, not only with any nation, but especially with the British nation; the government wish, and we presume we are much better informed on the wishes of the administration, than many who are from the teeth outward strenuous in defending the government; we can confidently say that if the United States are forced into a war it will be contrary not only to the wishes of the administration but to its wishes at this particular time and under the particular situation of the world.
The policy of the administration is in fact honesty. It looks for nothing but a liberal and just treatment; it seeks not to provoke even envy, tho' its pacific policy may be exactly such as is calculated to excite the sparks of envy; our government was indeed willing to make very large allowances for the passions excited by war and by the apprehension of danger, and by the pressure of injury in the belligerent nations. But long and patient as has been the suffering; excessive and aggravated as have been the injuries, and conspicuous as the forbearance has been, this forbearing policy has not produced the desired effect, of a correspondent liberality or even kindness.
The question of policy has become with Great Britain now, a question of safety. No doubt, that is the question with that nation. So it was in 1793 with France; so it was in 1795; so it was in 1797; so it was in 1800; so it was in 1803 after the rupture of the peace of Amiens; so it was again on the Austro-Russian, and finally on the Austro-Prussian coalition. It was a question at all these periods, shall France be annihilated or partitioned or not? The confederated powers said it should. All the world knows what has been the issue.
The question is now reversed, and as one of our contemporary papers observes: France is now at the head of a coalition of all Europe against England. We wish not to go into the controversy—the principles of the war are now not the same that was avowed at first, on either side. It was a war at first, for correcting the abuses of ages—then for the throne and the altar—next for the salvation of Europe—then indemnity for the past and security for the future; but behind all commercial monopoly and rivalry was the main spring of action; and now it is as we said on a former day, a Commercial War. Commerce has enabled the powers of Europe to accomplish more than was ever before accomplished. The contest is now to maintain the resources to the powers which have used them as they have been used for the last fifteen or sixteen years, or to destroy and assume them by the power that was first attempted to be destroyed. With Great Britain therefore, it is a question of salvation or destruction. She must absolutely conquer France, or sink as a great commercial and political power. So far as it concerns the immediate safety of England, no doubt it is reduced to this point, and as it relates to herself, it is exactly as in the case of a man who having been for a series of months or years, attacking another without cause or provocation, and only from an apprehension that the man attacked might become richer, or had better resources of body and mind, or was more esteemed by estimable men; a man thus attacked, after repelling or bearing injury, might at length be provoked to come out and attack, and though he might not have wished to have any thing even to say to such a quarrelsome, or capricious wretch, yet he might come out and say to him, you have said and attempted as much as you could say or do; I have made a voluntary truce when I need not, but now you have made it absolutely necessary, but indispensable—and have at you! Thus it was with France on the Austro-Prussian coalition, and the world must now look upon these two nations, as upon two individuals. England must fight it out or fall—She stands upon that principle. The United States would not wish to contribute to her fall, but it would seem as if she was determined that we should fall with her.
Here then a consideration presents itself—England is justifiable if it will be said in defending herself from destruction, since it is a contest for her existence. Nobody of us; no just or liberal man can dispute it, and we shall go far for her; we will even put out of view the causes that have led to this crisis in the affairs of England, we still admit that she is justified in resorting to measures of self-preservation, and to prevent her destruction.
But to bring this principle to a stricter test, we must bring it home; we must say that, if England is justifiable, if France was justifiable—if an individual is justifiable in defending and saving himself from destruction; surely the United States who have offended no nation, injured no nation, which wishes to be at peace with every nation, is at least equally bound to pursue the best and most honest means of defence and preservation.
"Honesty is the best policy." Our policy forbids us to interfere in European wars or policy. Honesty bids us defend ourselves. But surely we are not to defend ourselves against those who do not attack us—Will the reader reflect a moment and examine these observations?—See what the U. States have borne, how much they have been wronged; and by whom?
We wish not to wound the feelings of men who entertain attachments, that may be more natural or habitual (which is called a second nature) to them than attachment to America. We can make fair allowances for the attachment of an Englishman to England, or even of a Scotchman to the new school, to England—But we must at the same time, say that they should be at this crisis where their attachments are; they should not be here while their attachments are there; for every man who can open his eyes must see, that if we should be treated as Denmark has been treated, that neither honesty nor policy can confide in such persons. We shall renew this subject to-morrow or next day.
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
TUESDAY, Dec. 22.
Ordered, That Mr. Cabell be added to the committees of propositions and grievances, and claims.
A bill "For dividing the county of Amherst," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed & read a third time.
Mr. Barbour from the committee appointed to inquire into such laws as require amendment or repeal, presented
A bill "Concerning lapsed legacies;" A bill "To amend an act concerning rents;" and
A bill "Concerning sheriffs," which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Kinney presented according to order, a bill "Concerning the public guard," which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
On motion, Ordered, that the first bill be now read a second time; the said bill was accordingly read a second time, and was on motion, ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole house on to-morrow.
Mr. Malory presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill "Incorporating the trustees of a free school or schools in King G. County," which was received, and on motion, ordered to be laid upon the table.
Mr. Johnston (of P. Edw.) from the committee of propositions and grievances, presented a report, which was received, and on motion, ordered to be laid upon the table.
The remainder of this day was taken up in receiving and reading petitions.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 23, 1807.
Ordered, That Mr. Gibson be added to the committee of finance and Mr. Bove to the committee of claims.
An enclosed bill "For dividing the county of Amherst," was read a third time, a several blanks filled up; and the bill passed—Ayes 101—Nays 34.
A bill "Concerning lapsed legacies;" A bill "To amend an act concerning rents;" and
A bill "Concerning sheriffs," were severally read a second time, and on motion, ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
A bill "To amend an act, entitled an act to amend the several laws concerning slaves" (which lay on the table) was taken up; on motion, Ordered, that the said bill be postponed to the 4th day of January next.
Certain resolutions (which lay on the table) as reported from the committee for courts of justice, were taken up and read in the following words:
1. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Henry J. Arnhold, praying that an act may pass vesting in the petitioner the right of the commonwealth to a certain lot of Ground lying in the city of Richmond, whereof William B. Astor died seized and intestate, and which hath escheated to the commonwealth, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Sarah Hewlett, admx of William Hewlett, dec. praying that an act may pass authorizing a sale of a tract of land of one hundred acres, lying in Caroline county, whereof the said William died seized and intestate, and an application of the proceeds of the said sale towards discharging the debts of the said decedent, be rejected.
3. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Elizabeth Michael, praying that an act may pass vesting in her the right of the commonwealth to a certain tract of land lying in the county of Hardy, whereof a certain John Shoemaker died seized and intestate, without heirs capable of inheriting the same, be rejected.
The 1st and 2d resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put, and agreed to by the house.
The 3d resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the
same, by striking out at the end thereof the words "be rejected" and inserting in lieu of them the words "is reasonable;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative.
The question being then put on the resolution as amended, it was agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st and 3d resolutions, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
A report from the committee for courts of justice (which lay on the table) was taken up and read in the following words:
1. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Nottoway county, praying that an act may pass for establishing an academy, a private school now under the management of Donald Stewart, near the court-house of the said county, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Centerville and its vicinity, praying that an act may pass incorporating trustees for the Centerville academy, similar to the act passed for incorporating those of Dumfries academy, is reasonable.
3. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry members of the court of Goochland county, stating that from accident they omitted at the proper times to appoint processioners, and to make the necessary arrangements for the election of overseers of the poor of the said county, and praying that their proceedings afterwards adopted on these subjects, may be legalized by the legislature, is reasonable.
4. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the president and professors of the college of William and Mary, praying that an act may pass authorizing them and also the professors or trustees of other public seminaries, to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses, and to administer an oath to any person not a student, to answer all questions respecting those transactions in which students may be supposed to be concerned, in violation of the rules and statutes of their respective seminaries, is reasonable.
5. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the representatives of Washington Academy, praying that an act may pass, empowering them to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses, and to administer an oath to any person not a student, to answer all questions respecting the affairs of the said academy, in violation of the rules or statutes of their respective seminaries, is reasonable; but that an act ought to pass authorizing the processioners or trustees of the said academy, to summon witnesses, to compel their attendance, and administer an oath to all persons other than students, to answer all questions relative to transactions, in which students may be supposed to be concerned in violation of any rule or regulation of the said academy.
6. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the overseers of the poor of the part of the parish of Norborne which is comprehended in Jefferson county, praying that an act may pass explaining the act concerning the glebe lands and churches within the commonwealth, or to appropriate the money arising from the sale of the glebe lands of the said parish to the benefit of the poor thereof, is reasonable.
7. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Suffolk, praying that an act may pass, authorizing an annual election of trustees of the said town, with powers sufficient to enable them to keep the streets, lanes, alleys and footways thereof in good repair, and to regulate in other respects the internal police of the said town, is reasonable.
8. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of William McCleery, praying that the court of Montgomery county, may be allowed a further time to examine and settle fully, the accounts of the commissioners appointed to superintend the opening and repairing the state road from Morgantown to the mouth of Grady creek, is reasonable.
The said resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to the said resolutions, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
A report from the committee for courts of justice (which lay on the table) was taken up and read in the following words:
It appears to your committee, from a certificate under the hand of Susanna, the wife of the petitioner, and proved by the affidavit of a subscribing witness thereto, that she has been guilty of adultery, committed with a certain Richard S. Grant, since her marriage with the petitioner, and that an acknowledgment thereof, and relinquishment of her right to any part of the petitioner's property, have been voluntarily made by the said Susanna.
It further appears to your committee, by the affidavit of a witness, that since the above acknowledgment of the said Susanna was made, she was seen by the said witness in the state of North Carolina, where she was then living with the said Richard S. Grant; the said Grant and Susanna recognizing each other as husband and wife, and declaring they had as such been legally united in that state.
It further appears to your committee, by the affidavits of sundry respectable persons, that the petitioner, so long as they have been acquainted with him, hath un-

formly behaved himself as an honest, industrious and sober man, and during the time that his wife lived with him, treated her with the utmost kindness and affection.
Resolved , That it is opinion of this committee, that the petition of the said Charles Bosher, praying that an act may pass, divorcing him from his said wife, is reasonable.
The said resolution being read a second time, was on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered , That a bill be brought in pursuant to the said resolution, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the Governor accompanied by a report from the Superintendent of the Manufactory of Arms. And the said letter being read, was with the accompanying documents, ordered to be laid upon the table.
Mr. Anderson from the committee of propositions and grievances, presented a report, and the following bills, to wit:
A bill "Authorizing James Campbell and Robert Spotswood to convert the bridge across Appomattox river, at Exeter mills, into a toll bridge," and a bill "Establishing a turnpike over the South mountain, on Rock fish gap," which report and bills were received and ordered to be laid upon the table.
A memorial was presented and read from Wm. W. Hening, stating that he is possessed of materials for publishing a more complete copy of the laws of this commonwealth than is now extant, and praying that the legislature would encourage the publication thereof, by authorizing a subscription for as many copies of the said work as will ensure its completion; and that they would give authenticity to the same;
Also a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the county of Norfolk, praying certain alterations in the law relating to overseers of the poor;
Also a petition of sundry inhabitants of Hampshire county, praying the remission of a fine inflicted on George M. Laubinger by the court of the district composed of the counties of Hampshire, Hardy, Pendleton and Randolph;
Also a petition of Michael Keaffer of the town of Portsmouth, praying to be divorced from his wife Anne;
Also a petition of William Haward of Amherst county, praying to be divorced from his wife Betsy;
Also a petition of John Robinson of Spottsylvania county, praying that he may be authorized to sell a small tract of land be longing to Daniel Robinson, an orphan child, who is a ward of the petitioner, and apply the proceeds to the education of said Daniel.
Ordered , That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice; that they do examine the matter thereof and report the same with their opinion thereupon to the house.
A petition was presented and read from a number of the inhabitants of Kanawha county, praying for a division of the said county;
Also a petition of a number of the inhabitants of Warwick county, praying the passage of a law authorizing the removal of the court-house of the said county from its present situation to one pointed out in the petition as more eligible;
Also a petition of sundry other inhabitants of the said county in opposition thereto;
Also a petition of sundry inhabitants of Norfolk borough, praying the passage of a law authorizing the opening a certain part of said borough, for the purpose of promoting the health and convenience of the inhabitants thereof;
Also a petition of a number of the inhabitants of Brooke county, praying the passage of a law incorporating a company for opening a turnpike road from the Ohio river to the Pennsylvania line;
Ordered , That the said petitions be referred to the committee of propositions and grievances; that they do examine the matter thereof and report the same with their opinion thereupon to the house.
A petition was presented and read from George Douglass of Orange county, praying the passage of a law granting to him the duplicate of a certificate which was issued to Margaret Douglass his mother who is since dead, and which certificate has been lost;
Also a petition of Thomas Harris, praying compensation for services rendered during the revolutionary war;
Also a petition of Isham E. Dabney of Dinwiddie county, praying that a certain sum of money may be refunded to him from the treasury, on account of certain insolvencies occurring in said county, for which he has not been credited;
Also a petition of Augustine J. Smith, praying that the duplicate of a certain warrant granted by the auditor in his favor, and which has been accidentally lost, may be granted to him;
Also a petition of David Craig of Washington county, praying compensation for a horse impressed for public service; and which has been lost to the petitioner;
Also a petition of Edward Jackson, praying compensation for services rendered in opening a new road from the Mason county line to George Connelly's—the funds destined for the discharge of said services having been paid into the public treasury;
Also a petition of George Fisher of the city of Richmond, praying that funds may be appropriated for the discharge of certain warrants in the possession of the petitioner;
Also a petition of Robert Mitchell of the city of Richmond, praying that some provision may be made for assuring to him the benefit of a certificate held by him; a duplicate of which under the supposition that the original was lost, has been granted to another person;
Also a petition of Jacob Valentine, praying compensation for services rendered and injuries received by him whilst in the service of his country, during the revolutionary war.
Ordered , That the said petitions be referred to the committee of claims; that they do examine the matter thereof and report the same with their opinion thereupon to the house.
A petition was presented and read from George W. Sweeney, praying to be released from a sentence of fine and imprisonment inflicted on him by the district court of Richmond; and the question being put on the reference of the said petition, it passed in the negative;
Resolved , That the said petition be rejected.
On motion, Resolved , that the committee of privileges and elections, be instructed to enquire whether Richard Billups is the coroner of Mathews county, and whether he be entitled to hold a seat in this house.
Ordered , That Mr. Madison leave of absence from the service of this house till the first day of January—Mr. Dashiell for six days—and Mr. Tucker and Mr. Hawes till Monday next.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24. Ordered , That Mr. Pegram be added to the committee of propositions & grievances and claims.
A communication from the senate by their clerk.
The senate have passed the bill, "For altering the court day of Rockbridge county"—and the bill "For opening a new street in the town of Petersburg."
They have also passed the bill, "Altering the sessions of the court of appeals, and for other purposes," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the house of delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered , That the clerk do acquaint the senate therewith.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on a bill, "Concerning the public guard," and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Johnston (of P. Edward) reported that the committee of the whole house had according to order, had the said bill under consideration, had gone through the same and made an amendment thereto, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same was twice read and agreed to by the house, and the said bill further amended, and as amended, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Semple, from the committee of privileges and elections made the following report:
The committee of privileges and elections have, according to order, had under their consideration, the subjects referred to them by the resolution of the house of delegates, relative to the right of Richard Billups, returned as a delegate for the county of Mathews, to serve in this present general assembly, agreed upon a report, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon:
It appears to your committee, that the said Richard Billups was commissioned as coroner of the county of Mathews, and that he qualified the 10th day of April 1804.
It does not appear to your committee that the said Billups has resigned or been deprived of that office, and time being offered him to obtain testimony; he requested that your committee should at this time act on the subjects to them referred.
Resolved , therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the said Richard Billups was at the time of his election, and is now the coroner of the county of Mathews;
Resolved , also, as the opinion of this committee, that the said Richard Billups is not entitled to hold a seat in the house of delegates.
The said resolutions being read a second time, were agreed to by the house.
On motion, Ordered , that a writ of election issue to the county of Mathews to supply the vacancy occasioned by the disqualification of the said Richard Billups to hold a seat in this house.
Mr. Leltwich presented according to order, a bill "To continue and amend an act concerning the James River Company;" which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second.
Mr. Coleman from the committee for courts of justice, presented a report.
Mr. Garland from the committee of propositions and grievances, presented a report and the following bills, to wit:
A bill "Incorporating a company to establish a turnpike from Fairfax courthouse to Fauquier courthouse," and,
A bill "For adding part of the county of Wythe to the county of Giles;" which reports and bills were received and ordered to be laid upon the table.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "Concerning the court of chancery for the Richmond district," and that Messrs. W. Brockenbrough, Garland, Mercer, Semple, W. Foushee, Hunton and Congleton, do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill "To amend an act for removing the district court from the Sweet Springs, in the county of Monroe, to the town of Lewisburg, in the county of Greenbrier," and that Messrs. Mims, Estill, Beirne, Morrow, Grigsby, Breckenridge, Thompson & Lewis do prepare and bring in the same.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22.
The doors of the house, which had remained closed since Friday, were opened to-day, a quarter before 12. When the editor entered, a bill was in reading, which goes to provide for extinguishing claims against the United States, by opening the statute of limitations. Twice read, and made the order of the day for Monday next.
On motion of Mr. Blount, the house resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole on the fortification bill, which was suspended on Friday last by the president's confidential message.
Mr. Masters, after some prefatory observations, in which he was interrupted for the purpose of closing the doors, moved that the bill be re-committed to a committee of the whole, for the purpose of there moving to strike out one million, and inserting one million five hundred thousand dollars. After some observations from various gentlemen, the question on
re-committing was taken, and lost—ayes 34—noes 79.
The question on agreeing to one million of dollars, the sum reported by the committee of the whole, then recurred, when, on motion of Mr. Bacon, the galleries were cleared. In a few minutes the doors were again opened. The editor found Mr. Cook speaking against the propriety of the sum, as being too small, reported by the committee of the whole. This appeared to be Mr. C's object, but that part of his speech which the editor heard was little else than a labored apology for some spirited and many observations made by him on Wednesday last. Mr. Cook was followed by Mr. Sloan, who took occasion to observe, that "some gentlemen made such frequent and such long speeches on that floor, that they certainly must often speak without having thought." The report of the committee of the whole was then concurred in without a division. Some amendments in the phraseology of the bill were then made, and it was ordered to have a third reading to-day.
Mr. Thomas, from the committee appointed on that subject, reported a bill, supplemented to the act authorizing grants of land to certain refugees from Canada and Nova-Scotia. Twice read, and made the order for to-morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield offered a resolution, authorizing the president to cause a line of telegraphs to be established along the seaboard, and in such other parts of the country as he may judge expedient. Referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order of the day for to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. W. Alston, the committee of ways and means were instructed to enquire into the expediency of continuing for a longer time the act fixing the present salaries of the officers of government, which expires, by its own limitation, on the first of January next.
The doors were again closed, in consequence of a confidential message from the Senate, when the editor, being unwell, returned home. He hears the house soon afterwards adjourned.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 23.
We have the satisfaction of announcing the arrival of Col. MONROE, in this city last night.
The following confidential message was communicated to both houses on Friday last:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
The communications now made, showing the great and increasing dangers with which our vessels on our seamen, & merchandise are threatened, on the high seas and elsewhere, from the belligerent powers of Europe and it being of the greatest importance to keep in safety these essential resources, I deem it my duty to recommend the subject to the consideration of Congress; who will doubtless perceive all the advantage which may be expected from an inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the U. States.
Their wisdom will also see the necessity of making every preparation for whatever events may grow out of the present crisis.
I ask a return of the letters of Messrs. Armstrong and Champagny, which it would be improper to make public.
TH: JEFFERSON. December 18, 1807.
Extract of a letter from the Grand Judge, minister of Justice, to the Imperial Attorney General for the Council of Prizes.
TRANSLATION.
SIR, PARIS, Sept. 13, 1807.
I have submitted to his majesty the emperor and king the doubts raised by his excellency the minister of Marine and Colonies, on the extent of certain depositions of the Imperial decree of the 21st November, 1806, which has declared the British Isles in a state of blockade.
The following are his majesty's intentions on the points in question:
1. May vessels of war by virtue of the Imperial decree of the 21st of Nov. last, seize on board neutral vessels, either English property, or even all merchandise proceeding from the English Manufactures or territory?
Answer —His majesty has intimated that as he did not think proper to express any exception in his decree there is no ground for making any in its execution in relation to any whomsoever ( a l'égard de qui que ce soit ). His majesty has postponed a decision on the question whether armed French vessels ought to capture neutral vessels bound to or from England, even when they have no English merchandise on board.
(Signed) REGNIER.
A bill (substantially the same with that finally passed) passed the Senate about 3 P. M. of the same day, on the passage of which the Yeas and Nays were as follows:
YEAS —Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Bradley, Condit, Gaillard, Gilman, Gregg, Howland, Kitchell, Matthewson, Milledge, Moore, Mitchell, Parker, Pope, Robinson, Smith, of Md. Smith, of New York, Smith, of Ten. Tiffin, Thruston, Turner.
NAYS —Messrs. Crawford, Goodrich, Hillhouse, Maclay, Pickering and White. In the mean time the House of Representatives continued in secret session and till near 6 P. M. when an adjournment, not without great opposition, was carried.
On Saturday the bill exclusively occupied the secret deliberations of the house till half past 5 P. M. when they again adjourned.
On Monday the whole day from 11 A. M. till past 11 P. M. was occupied on the bill, when it passed with amendments—Yeas 82—Nays 44; as follows:
YEAS —Messrs. L. J. Alston, W. Alston, Bacon, Bard, Barker, Basset, Blake, Blount, Boyle, Brown, Burwell, Butler, Calhoun, G. W. Campbell, Carlton, Chandler, M. Clay, Clopton, Cook, Crowninshield, Cutts, Dawson, Deane, Desha, Durell, Findlay, Fisk, Franklin, Gardner, Goodwyn, Green, Heister, Helms, Holmes, Howard, Irlsey, Johnson, Jones, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Love, Marion, M'Creery, J. Montgomery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, John Morrow,
Mumford, Nelson, Newbold, Newton, Nicholas, Porter, Pugh, Rea, Pen. Rhea, Ten. J. Richards, M. Richards, Riker, Sawyer, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. K. Smith, Southard, Storer, Swart, Taylor, Thomas, Trigg, Troup, Van Allen, Van Cortlandt, Wharton, Whitehill, Wilbour, M. Williams, Wilson, Winn and Withersell—82.
NAYS —Messrs. Alexander, Bibb, Blackledge, J. Campbell, Champion, Chittenden, Cobb, Culpepper, Dana, Davenport, Elliot, Ely, Gardenier, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Harris, Hoge, Holland, Jenkins, Kelley, Key, Kirkpatrick, Lewis, Livermore, Lyon, Masters, Milner, Moseley, Pitkin, Quincy, Randolph, Rowan, Russel, Smelt, S. Smith, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Tallmadge, Upham, Van Horn, and Van Rensselaer—44.
On Tuesday the amendments of the House were agreed to by the Senate, and the bill about 2 P. M. received the signature of the President. When between 3 and 4 P. M. the injunction of secrecy was removed in both Houses.
The act follows:
An ACT Laying an Embargo on all Ships and Vessels in the Ports and Harbors of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,
That an embargo be and hereby is laid on all ships and vessels in the ports and places within the limits or jurisdiction of the U. States cleared or not cleared, bound to any foreign port or place; and that no clearance be furnished to any ship or vessel bound to such foreign port or place, except vessels under the immediate direction of the President of the United States; and that the President be authorised to give such instructions to the officers of the revenue and of the navy and revenue cutters of the United States, as shall appear best adapted for carrying the same into full effect.
Provided , That nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the departure of any foreign ship or vessel, either in ballast, or with the goods, wares and merchandise on board of such foreign ship or vessel, when notified of this act.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That during the continuance of this act, no registered, or sea-letter vessel, having on board goods, wares and merchandise, shall be allowed to depart from one port of the United States to another within the same, unless the master, owner, consignee or factor of such vessel shall first give bond with one or more sureties to the Collector of the district from which she is bound to depart, in a sum of double the value of the vessel and cargo, that the said goods, wares and merchandise shall be relanded in some port of the United States, dangers of the seas excepted: which bond, and also a certificate from the Collector where the same may be relanded, shall by the Collectors respectively be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury. All armed vessels possessing public commissions from any foreign power are not to be considered as liable to the embargo laid by this act.
Address of the Tammany Society of Washington City, to the President of the U. S. with his Answer.
The Tammany Society of Washington City to the Grand Sachem of the Seventeen United Tribes of the American People.
FATHER ,—Your children, members of the Columbian Order, a component part of the great national family, over which you preside, at a time when they have reason to believe that the calumny of peace is about to be exchanged for the tomahawk of war, when they are insulted and menaced by a foreign tribe, and their internal tranquility disturbed by the machinations of apostates and traitors, hold it to be a solemn duty they owe to themselves and to their country, to lift their voice in its support, and to rally around its constituted authorities.
FATHER , While reposing on the bosom of peace, and in the unsuspecting confidence of innocence, apprehensive of no danger, your children beheld with horror the perfidious attack made upon our national canoe, the Chesapeake, on our own shore, by the mercenary warriors of another tribe, beyond the great waters, professing towards us unity and friendship. This attack so flagrant, and so outrageous, has excited one general burst of indignation and abhorrence, and your children, Father, for this and the merciless murder of their brothers, cry aloud for retribution, a retribution that shall be as ample as the attack was wanton. The children of this great family, Father, ask and expect "indemnity for the past, and security for the future."
FATHER , Your good children, cannot but lament, that some calling themselves our brethren, should not only be the advocates of traitors, but the palliators and defenders of the wrongs inflicted on our unoffending nation by the savage sons of modern Carthage. Children like these, Father, we cast off from all their love; they have never imbibed the genuine principles of our great patron Saint, but are wretches, who, were they suffered to approach the great council fire, would pollute with their unhallowed presence its sacred flame.
FATHER , The children of this great national family are satisfied with the efforts you have made to preserve bright the chain of peace; should these efforts unhappily prove fruitless (we say unhappily, Father, because the wishes and the policy of your children, point to secure and honorable peace) we are ready to rend the bonds of amity asunder, and to vindicate with the arrow and the tomahawk, the insulted and invaded rights of our country. We pledge ourselves, Father, at the call of the nation, to come forward as men, with all the energy inspired by freedom and the love of country.
FATHER , Your estimable private virtues, and the wisdom, and patriotism of your public measures, require no eulogium from us. Nineteen twentieths of the American people, in the most impressive, and solemn language, have already proclaimed to the world, that you have not ceased to deserve well of your country.
FATHER , May the Great Spirit prolong your valuable life, and may you continue to deserve the plaudits of a free and grateful people.
By order of the Society.
(Signed) CORNELIUS CONINGHAM, Grand Sachem.
B. SMITH, Secretary. City of Washington, month of Games the 8th, year of Discovery, 316, (December 8th, 1807.)
THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY.
To the Tammany Society of the City of Washington.
The appearances for some time past, threatening our peace, fellow citizens, have justly excited a general anxiety; and I have been happy to receive, from every quarter of the Union, the most satisfactory assurances of fidelity to our country, and of devotion to the support of its rights. Your concurrence in these sentiments, expressed in the address you have been pleased to present me, is a proof of your patriotism, and of that firm spirit which constitutes the ultimate appeal of nations. What will be issue of present misunderstandings, is as yet unknown; but, willing ourselves to do justice to others, we ought to expect it from them. If any among us view erroneously the rights which late events have brought into question, let us hope that they will be corrected by the further investigations of reason; but at all events, that they will acquiesce in what their country shall authoritatively decide, and arrange themselves faithfully under the banners of the law.
Your approbation of the measures which have been pursued, is a pleasing confirmation of their correctness; and with particular thankfulness for the kind expressions of your address towards myself personally, I reciprocate sincere wishes for your welfare.
[Signed] TH: JEFFERSON. Dec. 14, 1807.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 18.
ANOTHER OUTRAGE.
From the same source, we are informed that an English armed brig, just arrived from Guernsey and bound to St. Domingo, coolly and without the slightest provocation fired into the American schr. Breeze, of Baltimore, lying at anchor, and shot one man. The next day a party of Americans assembled on the shore; and "paid the English handsomely for their unprovoked and cruel attack."
Capt. Weymouth from Richmond, informs us, that all the British ships of war, had sailed from Hampton Roads and that the French ship of war Patriot lay in the Roads.
ST. BARTHOLOMEWS.
Capt. Benham, arrived here last evening, in 16 days from St. Bartholomews, informs that the French had landed 100 men at that place, who, after a manly resistance, from 12 Swedish soldiers, 5 of whom were killed in the action, took possession of the forts. After possession had been obtained, two privateers came in when commenced a scene of riotous depredation. Mr. Israel Bunger, of the island, was a principal sufferer—They pillaged his dwelling house, and counting house round of every article of value, and even pursued him, with an intention to take his life. He however, fortunately escaped unhurt, although a number of shot was fired at him—They expressed a determination to put a stop to the St. Domingo trade, and declared to the governor, that if he did not interdict the same, they would speedily return, fire the town, and plunder indiscriminately every inhabitant. In consequence of this threat, and at the intercession of the merchants, the trade has been interdicted.
They took out of the harbor the Swedish brig St. Bartholomews, whose cargo, valued at 30,000 dollars, and the American schooner Randau, of Baltimore, on suspicion of her being bound to St. Domingo. They took from on board the Randau, a young man, whom they forced to draw up a false certificate, in reaching her cargo.
The merchants and inhabitants were in the greatest dread of the French, and anxiously awaited the arrival of a British force, to protect them and their property.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.
Two British ships of the line and a smaller armed ship were seen off the capes of Delaware on Friday last; they were lying to, distant from Cape Henlopen about four leagues.
EXTRACT TO THE EDITOR:
Washington city, Dec. 18.
I take the liberty of informing you, of an occurrence which happened here very lately—which must at once form a conviction in the mind of every one, that we have a loyal party in this country, and not a very inconsiderable one. Last Saturday, the federal mess which lodge at Miss Finigan's, were honored with the company of his Britannic majesty's ambassador (Mr. Erskine) and suite, at dinner, agreeably to an invitation from them.
This honorable and loyal congressional mess having allayed their hunger with a dinner, (which I suppose would not be numbered among the worst served up here this season) began to regale themselves with wine, (no other certainly would suit but London particular) The first toast drank at table, could an American believe it, was—George the 3d!
Any comment on this toast, being drank in this country during the existing circumstances with G. Britain, and by delegates too, of the people of the United States, sent to the seat of government, to adopt the best measures to avenge the insults our country has received, and to retrieve the honor of the nation, must be superfluous.
They have already received an awful warning for their perfidiousness. On Sunday last, we had a very violent storm of wind, which spent its force on the gable end of the very house in which they lodged, having destroyed it from the second story to the roof—no lives were lost.
N.B. Those composing this mess, are senators White and Bayard, of Delaware; Van Rensselaer, N. York; Lewis, Virginia; Gardener, N. York; Goldsborough, Maryland; Kelly, Pennsylvania; and others whose names I do not know.
NORFOLK, Dec. 21.
A frigate (supposed to be British) looked into Hampton Roads on Friday, and afterwards stood out to sea again. This could not be the Statira with Mr. Rose, but one of the squadron that has been here so long, looking for the Patriot .
Rees's New Cyclopaedia.
Vol. 6th, part 1st: or No. 21, of this work, is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers, on application at this office. The subscription is still open. Nov. 27.

To the Editor of the Virginia Argus.
At this critical period, when war is generally believed to be inevitable, and the citizens of America are preparing to encounter with fortitude all its inconveniences...
In little more than a year from this time, our beloved and venerable JEFFERSON will no longer be at the head of the nation...
The storm which is at present gathering may indeed have blown over before the 4th of March 1809...
It is much to be lamented that, in our republic, so much should depend on one man...
This inconvenience ought to be removed by a speedy corrective of the radical vice...
Let us therefore be careful and vigilant with respect to the choice of the person to whom this great trust is to be committed...
The writer of this was never of opinion that the attention of the people could be too soon called to this interesting subject...
The writer hereof, however, that if a happy union cannot take place, the republican friends of the several candidates will soon resort to the low resources of scurrility and abuse...
The writer hereof, however, that if a happy union cannot take place, the republican friends of the several candidates will soon resort to the low resources of scurrility and abuse...
will most effectually promote the public good.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress, dated Washington City, December 22, 1807.
THE remembrance of injuries inflicted on the people of the United States, by the belligerent powers of Europe, for many years past, seemed to be fading on the American mind...
In Great Britain a determination is avowed by proclamation, to adhere to and enforce those principles, under the operation of which our sovereignty has been insultingly violated...
Such, sir, are the weapons, and such the devastating mode of warfare, which the belligerents of Europe have assumed...
In solemn contemplation, I presume, of this state of our relations with Europe, the President of the United States, in pursuance of the duty enjoined on him by the constitution...
The obvious necessity for the immediate exercise of the inhibitory measure recommended, in order to secure to individuals their property...
By the adoption of this measure, we were aware of the temporary stagnation of commerce which would be produced...
We have again resumed the measures of defensive preparation, & have no doubt we shall soon be enabled to put the nation in a situation to repel attack...
The measure could no longer, in fact, be delayed without sacrificing the vital interests of the nation.
Great-Britain by interpolations into the maritime code operating on her enemies through the violated rights of neutrals...
From the Baltimore American. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, The determination of Mr. Jefferson to
by the allies of France, particularly by Spain, in her decree of February 1807.
The decree of November was followed by the retaliating British order of January 1807, making war on all neutral trade usually carried on from the ports of one enemy to those of another.
France, again seconded by Spain, and other allies, in retaliating on this order, by new constructions attending their decrees to all trade from British territories or in British articles.
And it is clear that if not already done, Great-Britain meditates further retaliations, most probably an interdiction of all trade by this country, (now the only neutral one) with the enemies of Great Britain...
To these destructive operations against our commerce, is to be added the late proclamation of Great-Britain on the subject of seamen. This extraordinary instrument, instead of relinquishing the pretension with respect to alleged deserters on board national ships, extends it to all British seamen on board...
Thus the ocean presents a field only where there is no harvest to be reaped but that of danger, of spoliation and of disgrace.
Under such circumstances the best to be done is what has been done; a dignified retirement within ourselves; a watchful preservation of our resources; and a devoted attention to the world...
It is singularly fortunate that an embargo, which guards our essential resources will have the collateral effect of making it the interest of all nations to change the system which has driven our commerce from the ocean.
Great-Britain will feel it in her manufactures, in the loss of naval stores, and above all in the supplies essential to her colonies...
France will feel it in the loss of all those colonial luxuries, which she has hitherto received through our neutral commerce...
Spain will feel it, more perhaps than any, in the failure of imported food, not making enough within herself, and in her populous and important colonies which depend wholly on us for the supply of their daily wants.
It is a happy consideration also attending this measure that although it will have these effects, salutary it may be hoped, on the policy of the great contending nations, it affords neither of them the slightest ground for complaint.
But may not the embargo bring on war from some of the nations affected by it? Certainly not; if war be predetermined on against us. Being a measure of peace and precaution; being universal, and therefore impartial; extending in reality as well as ostensibly to all nations...
From the above law [the Embargo] when received from the senate, contained only the first section. The second section was an amendment of the House of Representatives.
A motion was made by a member in the minority, to amend the bill, by giving it a limited duration, and confining the Embargo solely to American vessels. Negatived.
Another motion was made, by another member of the minority, to exempt from the effect of the Embargo, the vessels of all nations, who by treaty had stipulated with the United States that they should not be subject to such a provision. Negatived.
Many attempts were made by the minority to adjourn, to give time for deliberation, but they failed; every motion being negatived. The advocates for an adjournment, were answered only by an obstinate and contemptuous silence, or a rude and vociferous call for the question.
A vessel has arrived at Baltimore in a short passage from Spain, with intelligence from that country to the 10th ult. by which the English Consul at Baltimore has received letters which state that an army of 70,000 French troops had occupied Madrid...
It is also said that the king had been assassinated, and it is supposed to be arranged that the Prince of Peace is to succeed to the throne.
From the Baltimore American. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, The determination of Mr. Jefferson to
withdraw himself from public affairs, completes the lustre of his glory. The conclusion of his political life corresponds with the commencement of it; and we behold in his retirement from the world, the most finished patriot.
The Republicans who encountered calumny and persecution to effect his elevation to the presidency, may boldly stand forward as an exult in that penetrating sagacity which directed them to so happy a choice.
The nation has now to select a successor, who to a suitable age shall add experience in public affairs; and with the most inflexible integrity and the soundest republican principles, combine a character pledged to the particular policies of Mr. Jefferson's administration.
PRECURSOR.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress to his friend in Richmond, dated Washington City, Dec 25.
MY DEAR FRIEND, I have indeed seen our illustrious friend and fellow citizen, and seen him with a degree of pleasure, which no words at my command can well describe.
The amiable qualities, which we were indeed shining forth with undiminished, if not increased lustre. He returns to his native country, and brings with him the same manners, with which he adorned society before he left it.
I beg to assure you that, if the event which you suggest, can be brought about, the day on which it shall be brought about, will be to me one of the most delightful days, that ever dawned on my existence.
I have not yet heard much said upon that subject, not indeed as much as was said in the course of the session before last.
Meaning the election of a successor to Thomas Jefferson.
PLEASANT YOUNGHUSBAND, Esq. was yesterday chosen a member of the House of Delegates of this Commonwealth, in the place of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec'd.
Private letters in town say, that the British government have sent orders to the British colonies beyond the Cape of Good Hope, to issue letters of marque against all vessels sailing under the American flag...
The expedition of general Moreau to the southward, is said to be an amicable one—and that more than thirty of his friends in Philadelphia, and double that number in New York, are acquainted with the innocence of his excursion—who are the general's friends?
Those who wish to amuse themselves in conjectures about the late events in Spain, may consider a few of the following facts—Yrujo, after his ignominious dismissal does not return to Spain.
Read a dream that appeared in the Aurora a few months ago. Turn over the files of the Aurora and read the correspondence of Mr. Frere, the British charge des affaires at Madrid.
Remember the number of British frigates that entered the Spanish port of Vera Cruz, in South America, and sailed thence with millions of dollars. How should it happen that more than twenty two millions of dollars should in the
course of eleven months pass by the route of Vera Cruz... Philadelphia, & the monthly packet from New York for England... and that in a single vessel (of that description) there are now nine million of Spanish dollars. All follow! [Ib.]
Extract of a letter from St. Sebastians, dated N. year 7, 1807.
The French troops to the number of 50 or 60,000 have passed through this part of Spain, to take possession of Portugal. A number of different opinions are formed here...
I have just seen a proclamation of the king of Spain, wherein he states that he has discovered a conspiracy against his person, headed by his son, and has caused him with about 500 persons of distinction, to be arrested.
[Phil. Gaz.]
Having received no information from Baltimore relative to the rumored revolution in Spain, we must conclude that the account given in our last is incorrect.
The Spanish Monarch has made Eugene Beauharnais (Viceroy of Italy) a Knight of the order of the Golden Fleece, which, considering how these new gentry have fled Europe, was a fit compliment.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. S.
WEDNESDAY, DEC 23. The house was almost exclusively engaged on the report of the committee of elections on the contested election of Mr. McCreery...
THURSDAY, DEC 24. After much debate, the definitive vote was taken in the case of Mr. McCreery, and the following resolution adopted—yeas 89, nays 16.
Resolved, That William McCreery is entitled to his seat in this house.
IN THE PRESS,
And will be published about the first of May next, by S. PLEASANTS, jun. Richmond,
VOL 21 OF THE
REVISED CODE.
CONTAINING ALL SUCH
ACTS
OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF
VIRGINIA,
Of a public and permanent nature, as have passed since the Session of 1801.
TO WHICH ARE ADDED,
APPENDICES,
CONTAINING
A compilation of the several Laws for the establishment of the James river Potomac, Appomattox & Dismal Swamp Canal Companies;
Laws concerning the Northern Neck;
Titles of Acts authorising the establishment of Turnpikes, & the erection of Toll-bridges;
A compilation of the several Acts concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Building;
Acts and Resolutions of a general nature, which were enacted in the Revisals of 1794 & 1803;
Laws concerning waste and unappropriated Lands on the Eastern and Western waters;
Laws establishing Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties;
A Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Assessments; designating as are to the use of the several counties;
With a complete INDEX to the whole—and References to former and subsequent acts of Assembly.
By a GENTLEMAN OF THE BAR.
Published pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the 7th day of January, 1807.
The volume will contain between four and five hundred pages, printed on an entire new type cast for the purpose, and good paper.
To remove all misapprehension, the publisher is authorised to state that the publication of the Statutes contemplated by Mr. HENRY is not intended to interfere either with the plan or materials of which this and the first volume are composed.
His object is to collect and preserve the fugitive acts from 1622 to 1792, many of which exist only in manuscript and single copies.
The first and second volumes of the Revised Code contain all the acts of a public nature now in force.
Dec 28th, 1807.
Thomas Carr jun.
David I. Lewis
Martin Duvall
Charles T. Carr
A. S. Garet
Dec 28th, 1807.
Commis'res.
Notice.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Albemarle, pronounced in the case of Micajah Child's executors, against Menan Mills...
for cash, on the first Monday in February next, on the premises, a certain LOT together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging...
in the town of Charlottesville and formerly the property and residence of Micajah Child, dec'd.
which lot was conveyed to the executors of Micajah Child by the said Menan Mills by deed of mortgage to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned.
Also, will be sold for cash, by virtue of the decree aforesaid, on the next day, being the 2d day of February on the premises, a certain TRACT OF LAND containing five hundred & sixty seven acres more or less...
lying in the county of Albemarle, about ten miles above the town of Charlottesville, which land was conveyed to the executors of Micajah Child, dec'd.
by the said Menan Mills, by deed of mortgage as aforesaid.
Thomas Carr jun.
David I. Lewis
Martin Duvall
Charles T. Carr
A. S. Garet
Dec 28th, 1807.
Commis'res.
Notice.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Albemarle, pronounced in the case of Micajah Child's executors, against Menan Mills...
for cash, on the first Monday in February next, on the premises, a certain LOT together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging...
in the town of Charlottesville and formerly the property and residence of Micajah Child, dec'd.
which lot was conveyed to the executors of Micajah Child by the said Menan Mills by deed of mortgage to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned.
Also, will be sold for cash, by virtue of the decree aforesaid, on the next day, being the 2d day of February on the premises, a certain TRACT OF LAND containing five hundred & sixty seven acres more or less...
lying in the county of Albemarle, about ten miles above the town of Charlottesville, which land was conveyed to the executors of Micajah Child, dec'd.
by the said Menan Mills, by deed of mortgage as aforesaid.
Thomas Carr jun.
David I. Lewis
Martin Duvall
Charles T. Carr
A. S. Garet
Dec 28th, 1807.
Commis'res.

Advertisement.  TO BE SOLD , at New-Market, in Amherst County, on Thursday, the last day of Dec. next, to the highest bidder, SUNDRY PERSONS , belonging to the Estate of Hector Cabell, dec. viz: about 40 Negroes, several valuable work Horses, about 500 barrels of Corn, 4 or 500 bushels of Oats, a large quantity of Fodder, and Sundry other Articles too tedious to mention—The sale will continue from day to day until the whole is sold. The Negroes consist of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, and are uncommonly likely and valuable; a part of them will be sold, for one third Cash, one third in six months, and one third in twelve months; the others will be sold on a credit of six and twelve months. Bond with approved security, will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, and a deed in trust on the property, to enforce punctual payment. The Horses, Corn, Oats, Fodder, &c. will be sold in Lots, to suit purchasers, on a credit of six and twelve months—Bond with approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, will be required.  Robert Rives, Adm'r Of the estate of Hector Cabell. Nov. 15th, 1807. 6w N. B. At the same time and place, the Subscriber expects to sell 20 or 30 Negroes more—the terms of which will be made known on the day.
FOR SALE. And may be seen at the Bell Tavern, one of the most elegant pair of  Full bred Bay Horses, that has ever been exhibited in the city of Richmond—one of them 5 and the other 6 years old Nov. 12.  W. HAIGHT, Has for sale, on the Main street, opposite the Old City Tavern, a large and superb assortment of the best kind  Mahogany Furniture, Paper Hangings, Mattresses of every description, Window Blinds, &c. &c. &c. all of which he will sell on the most reasonable terms, for cash or country produce. Richmond, Nov. 26 1807. 2m
Land for Sale! PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by John C. Miller, for the purpose of securing the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned; will be sold upon the first Monday in January, 1808, for cash upon the premises, a TRACT OF LAND , mentioned in said deed, lying upon the waters of Lockett's and Harris' creek, in the county of Prince Edward, and supposed to contain between six and seven hundred acres. We shall make such title as is transferred to us by said Miller, saving all former encumbrances. The improvements upon this land are such as are usual upon good plantations in this part of the country, but better fenced than usual. CHARLES WOODSON, } Trustees. JAMES MADISON, } Prince Edward, 16th Oct. 1807. 10y
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Ambrose Dudley of King William county, to secure a debt due by the said Ambrose Dudley to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dandridge—We shall proceed to sell, for ready cash, for the best price that can be obtained, on the premises, on the fifth day of January next,  A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying and being in the county of King William, being the same on which the said Dudley now resides, & the same which the said Dudley purchased of William Dandridge, containing 602 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of four hundred pounds, current money, with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of April, 1807, till payment, together with all expenses attending the execution thereof. BERN'D. LIPSCOMB. NATH'L. FOX. 3d Oct. 1807. 10y
FOR SALE, The well known Estate called ABINGDON , in the county of Gloucester, formerly the property of Addison Lewis, Esq. containing about 500 acres of valuable high and low land. About 300 may be sold in lot or lots of this estate as to neighborhood, prospect, health, buildings, enclosures, water, quality of soil, and its present state of cultivation. A considerable portion of the low land is fine, by reason with water. For terms and further information, apply to the Rev. John Ellis in Richmond, or to William P. Byrd, Esq. on the premises. Dec. 4. 1807. 10y
Notice. The concern of LESUEUR & SAUNDERS , which has hitherto been conducted by them jointly, will in future be managed alone by CHANCELLOR H. SAUNDERS , who is fully authorized, for that purpose. He is alone authorized to receive and grant discharges for debts due them; the ill state of health of John L. Lesueur, the other partner, being such as to require him to retire to the country for some time, in the hope of its restoration. John L. Lesueur. Chas. H. Saunders. Richmond, 3d Dec. 1807. 3w John Henderson. Manchester Turnpike Company.
The Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, will attend at James Brook's Tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the 31st day of this month, for the purpose of receiving proposals and making contracts for keeping the Road in good repair for one year. Satisfactory security will be required of any person, who shall undertake the business, and a few Horses and Carts may be furnished by the Directors. James Brander, Clk. Dec. 14. 1807. 4t
LAND In the state of Ohio— FOR SALE: The subscriber wishes to SELL a valuable TRACT OF LAND , in the state of Ohio, containing 1,000 acres. This tract is of excellent quality, as the subscriber has understood from most respectable information. It lies on Deer creek, a branch of the Sciota, about 15 miles from Chillicothe, in a well settled neighborhood, and is very convenient to the trade of the Ohio. He will dispose of it for cash, or on a short credit, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia; or will exchange it for property in the city of Richmond. An unquestionable title, with general warranty, will be made to the purchaser. WM. MUNFORD. Richmond, Sept. 24, 1807. 3f  BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Virginia Assembly, praying that the lands whereof John M'Murry died seized, may be sold for the purpose of satisfying his just debts, he having no heir or legal representative to inherit the same. WM. OVERTON, Adm'r, de bonis non. of John M'Murry. Prince Edward, Oct. 27, 1807. 2m
ADVERTISEMENT. Just Received, a General Assortment of  Dutch Bolting Cloth, Of a superior quality. J. Darmsdott. Oct. 22, 1807. 1f
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Archibald Cary Randolph of Goochland county, to secure the payment of a debt due Samuel Mavis of Powhatan county, amounting to one hundred and fifty three pounds eighteen shillings, with interest from the date of said instrument; will be sold the following PROPERTY , viz: one Negro Woman, Nelly, and her son John, and a Negro Girl, Priscilla, the property of said Randolph, to the highest bidder, for cash, on Friday the fifteenth of January, 1808, at Jefferson, to satisfy the said debt, together with all costs and charges attending the execution of said trust. Alban Gilpin, trustee. Nov. 9th, 1807. 1ds
FOR SALE, ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS,  Two Likely Negro Men. If the above negroes are not disposed of at private sale before the first day of January next, they will on that day be offered at public auction, in the town of Jefferson, Powhatan county, for cash. James R. Stokes. Jefferson Nov. 21, 1807. 1ds
Hampden Sydney College. THE Trustees wish to inform the public, that they have lately engaged the Rev. Moses Root of Shepards Town in this state, to remove to the College, and to take charge of it as President. They wish also to give notice, that the buildings are in a comfortable state of repair, and that boarding and tuition for students continue at the usual rates. Prince Edward, 12th Nov. 1807. 6w
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE  GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE. Authorized by the General Assembly of the State of Maryland; the scheme of which lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing besides a large number of other good prizes. 1 Prize of 50,000 Dollars, 1 do. of 15,000 Dollars, 3 do. of 10,000 Dollars, 2 do. of 5,000 Dollars, 8 do. of 1,500 Dollars, 7 do. of 1,000 Dollars. Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21500 tickets, 10000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, on Thursday the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.  TICKETS & SHARES Are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly at Ten and a half dollars each for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market and Charles Street, Baltimore. * The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets. G. & R. WAITE Witness our hand and seals, this 13th day of November, one thousand eight hundred and seven. John Tyler, (Seal.) William Nelson, (Seal.) Robert White, jr. (Seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (Seal.) Archibald Stuart, (Seal.) Hugh Holmes, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WAT Wilson Allen, C. G. C.
For Sale, MY Dwelling House, and Four Half-Acre Lots of Ground, in the Town of Manchester, as formerly advertised. On receiving a part in cash, I am disposed to give a considerable credit, for the balance of purchase, if I will take young Negroes at a fair valuation, and Land in the State of Ohio, Tennessee or Kentucky, on such terms as may be agreed on—If the said property is not sold between now and Christmas, it will be leased to an approved tenant for a term of years. ARCH'D CAMPBELL. Manchester, Nov. 30, 1807. 1f
20 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY about the 8th May from Richmond, JACOB, a very black fellow, about six feet high, twenty-eight years old, handsome address and very artful, has several scars on his neck, and one or two, I believe, on his left cheek, resembling small pox pits, a watermark by trade, and left his master in the basin of the canal in the above city when he went off, at which time he broke open the store of a gentleman in Richmond and stole to a large amount, for which said gentleman has offered a reward of 50 dollars for apprehending said fellow (as I am informed)—he has a numerous acquaintance in the said city, the counties of Hanover and Caroline, in one of which he was raised, and where I expect he may be harbored. The above reward will be paid and all reasonable charges, for securing said fellow in any jail so I get him, or delivered me in Bent Creek, Buckingham, Virginia. Samuel Horsley. November 20, 1807. 1f 1d*
FOR SALE AT PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, 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 and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the Subscriber, by William Davidson, on the 14th day of February last, for certain purposes therein mentioned, I shall proceed to sell at public auction, on the premises, for Cash, on Friday, the first day of January 1808 at 10, o'clock, a certain  LOT OF GROUND. With the improvements thereon, lying and being in the city of Richmond, containing 24 feet on the Main Street, to the line of Walter Shelton's Lot, thence back with the line of said Shelton's Lot 50 feet, thence 24 feet to the cross street leading by Todd's Lot, thence 50 feet to the said Main Street, it being a part of the Lot No. 20, lately occupied by Cunningham Barton, dec. and now in the occupancy of Wm. Davidson. Frederick Pleasants, trustee. Richmond, Dec. 5, 1807. 1ds
TO BE SOLD, On Wednesday, the 6th day of January next, (if fair, if not the next fair day,) at the late Dwelling house of Reuben George, dec. in Henrico county, about seven miles below Richmond, on the stage road leading to Williamsburg, to the highest bidder, on nine months credit, for all sums above five dollars, upon the purchaser giving bond and approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid—for all sums under, cash will be required, the HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE , Crop of Corn, Fodder and Stock, of every kind, Plantation Utensils, a valuable parcel of Lumber, such as Plank & Scantling. At the same time and place, will be hired, for the ensuing year, from twenty to twenty-five NEGROES—the Land also will be rented and possession given immediately by the Executor. Henrico county, Dec. 4, 1807. 1ds N. B. All those having claims against the above mentioned estate, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated, and those indebted, to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. Ex'r.
House Servants. Wanted on HIRE, for the next year,  TWO ACTIVE BOYS, Accustomed to wait in a house. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 14. 4w
WANTED, A PERSON well qualified as a Book-keeper, understanding the method of keeping accounts in that line, and one who will not be unwilling to do all the business that may reasonably be expected from this laborious calling. Any person inclined to engage in the above mentioned business, and qualified to discharge the duties as required above, will meet with an advantageous situation, on application to the printer, either personally or by line. Richmond, 17th December, 1807. 3w
A CARD. VIRGINIA BATCLIFF, having removed to a tenement of Mr. Robert McKinim's on the Main-street, and almost immediately back of the Bank—offers her services to the Ladies of Richmond, Manchester, and their Vicinities in the MANUA-MAKING LINE. Nov. 27. 1f
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Francis T. Brooke and Hugh Holmes, Esqrs. to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery courthouse; John Tyler and Paul Carrington, jr. Esqrs. to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and William Nelson, jr. Esqrs. to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentiss and Richard Parker, Esqrs. to the Districts of Northumberland, King and Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouse; and Robert White and Archibald Stuart, Esqrs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hand and seals, this 13th day of November, one thousand eight hundred and seven. John Tyler, (Seal.) William Nelson, (Seal.) Robert White, jr. (Seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (Seal.) Archibald Stuart, (Seal.) Hugh Holmes, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WAT Wilson Allen, C. G. C.
For Hire the ensuing year. 2 Cooks, 2 Black-Smiths, 2 Carpenters, 2 Male House Servants, one of them a tolerable Gardner and Carriage driver—5 able Laborers—2 Negro Women and a Negro Girl,—Apply to GEO. GREENHOW. December 22d, 1807. 11jan
For Rent, THE House on the Main Street, next to Me's Ellis and Alan, and now occupied by Mr. Pheasant. Possession will be given on the first of January next—Apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO. Richmond, Dec. 27, 1807. 1f
Notice. ALL those having Claims against the Estate of Dudley Brooke, dec. of Charlotte county, will come forward for settlement—and those indebted must make immediate payment. 25 JOHN BROOKE, Ex'r. Campbells county, on Staunton, Dec. 23, 1807.  Richmond Brewery. RICHARD WHITFIELD, William Wright and Jonathan Cullingworth, having leased the Brewery of Mr. Hay, lately occupied by William Forrest & Co. will carry on the BREWING BUSINESS, in all its branches, under the firm of RICHARD WHITFIELD & CO. who hope they will be able to furnish the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity with BEER and PORTER, equal to any on the continent, at the rate of six dollars per barrel—Private families may be accommodated with 10 or 15 gallon Casks at their own houses, on the same terms. Any person wishing to try the properties of their Beer, will be satisfied by calling at the Brewery, where all orders will meet the most prompt attention. N. B. Bakers and others, may be supplied with excellent YEAST, for the purpose of raising Bread, &c.—Persons who keep Kine or other Cattle, may be furnished with Grains (dum the Brewing season) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. December 25. 2*
Evening Exhibition. At Mr. Mitchell's Buildings, nearly opposite the Market, Richmond. MR. WOODS respectfully informs the public, that he has at much expense imported from Europe a splendid Phantasmagoria , which will open to the public on this Evening, December 25th, and will be continued every evening, Sunday evenings excepted.  GRAND EXHIBITION OF THE  Phantasmagoria; OR, GERMAN GHOSTS. Prepared on a large scale and on an improved plan, according to the patent of the celebrated Baron Philipsthal, of the Lyceum Strand, who was the original inventor of this very curious & philosophical combination of optical and mechanical illusions, which introduce the phantoms or apparitions of the dead or absent, in a way more completely illusory than has ever yet been witnessed; as the objects fairly originate in the air, and unfold themselves under various forms and sizes, such as the imagination has hitherto painted them. The Spectrology professes to expose the practices of artful impostors and exorcists; and to open the eyes of those, who, in these latter days, still foster belief in  GHOSTS & DISEMBODIED SPIRITS. It will display the following Phantoms, &c. George Washington; Peace, with the Olive Branch; Justice with Sword and Balance; Liberty with Staff & Cap; Mars the God of War; Lady Macbeth; Desdemona; Macbeth; the Tomb of Juliet; Maternal Affection; a Female Spirit rising from a Tomb; the Brute; the Miser; the Drunkard; Frederick King of Prussia on horseback; Young Roscius in the character of Richard the 3d; the late King of France taking leave of his family; Selim and Amelia, a scene from Thompson's Seasons; Lady Jane Gray on the Scaffold; Baron Trenck in the Dungeon of Magdeburg; Empress of France; Tomb of Washington; Arms of the United States—With many other objects, pleasing and entertaining too numerous to mention. These appearances will often change, now flying on the spectators, now receding from them and suddenly increasing from seven inches to seven feet high and as quickly diminishing. The evening performance will conclude with the  Celebrated Dance and Multiplication of the Witches. These merry and extraordinary dancers will throw themselves into a variety of poses, and will instantaneously multiply from one to many hundreds, in such a manner that the room will appear full. They will continue their gambols until interrupted by the sudden appearance of an unwelcome guest, who will by his authority reduce them to order. Every evening of Exhibition a variety of new objects will be introduced. Solemn Music during the performance. The performance of the Phantasmagoria to commence at 6 o'clock. Admittance Half a Dollar—Children half price.
Notice, THAT the following articles, manufactured at the Penitentiary, with the prices thereon annexed, are constantly kept for sale at the store of Nicholas Halam, agent for the common-wealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern in the city of Richmond: viz.  CUT NAILS. Wholesale. Retail. 3d. 13 cents. 14 cents per pound. 4d. 12 1-2 13 1-2 6d. 11 1-2 12 1-2 8d. 10 1-2 11 1-2 10d. 10 11 12d. 10 11 20d. 10 11  CUT BRADS. 8d. 10 11 10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2  WROUGHT NAILS. 6d. 13 14 8d. 12 1-2 13 1-2 10d. 12 13 12d. 11 1-2 12 1-2 20d. 11 12 30d. 11 12 Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails. Men's fine shoes from 12 1-2 to 13 3-4 coarse do from 7 3-4 to 10 3-4 Women's fine do from 7 3-4 to 9 3-4 Boys & Miss's do from 5 3-4 to 6 3-4 Negroes' shoes from 7 3-4 to 9 3-4 Richmond, November 4th, 1807. 1f
LOAN OFFICE, State of Virginia, June 8, 1807.  NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans. Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as above mentioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot. The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
100 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY about the first from the service of Mr. William Rawleigh, (to whom he was hired,) a BLACK MAN , named JACKSON, a House Carpenter by profession, of thin consumptive appearance, about 40 years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high; from circumstances attending his employment, it is believed, he intends making his way to one of the Eastern States, and has been provided with false papers of freedom.—If taken within the State, and delivered to me here, or secured, that I get him, I will give Fifty Dollars, or if taken out of the State, One Hundred Dollars. Robert Gamble, Jr. Richmond, Dec. 24th, 1807. 1f
Young Negroes for Sale. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for cash at Durell's Tavern in Petersburg, on Wednesday the 13th January next 25 young Negroes. They are all young and likely, and consist of men, women and children. Should the above mentioned day be unlikely or a sufficient number of purchasers, from any cause, not attend that day, the sale will be continued from day to day, till the whole are disposed of. JAMES DABNEY. Gloucester Courthouse, } 19th December, 1807 } tds
GERARD BANKS Has it in view to establish a NEWS-PAPER in Richmond, to be published twice a week— The Title  THE VIRGINIAN. THE Editor has been always attached to Republican systems. The present Administration, in his view, is well calculated to ensure the happiness of the people; and any Administration which may succeed, pursuing the same general course, will be supported. Foreign and Domestic details will be noticed. Besides this, the public will, time after time, be apprised of the affairs of the public institutions, and particularly of the course of the Bank, its managers, its influence, its defects and improvements. The assumptions of this dangerous institution will be noted; the Arreteries which grows from its management will be exposed. This course will be pursued with a temper and firmness, which will yield neither to the blandishments of flattery, nor the frowns of power. Stock jobbing and favoritism, tem Demoni , will be arrested whenever they appear. 500 Subscribers at 5 dollars per annum each, one half in advance, are necessary to the commencement of the paper. (1) GERARD BANKS.
Literary Notice. THE Editor of this paper, has put to press and will shortly publish, in a Pocket Volume, neatly bound, the SPEECHES OF WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. , delivered in the course of the TRIAL OF AARON BURR , and others, in the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Virginia, before Chief Justice MARSHALL and Judge GRIFFIN. Gentlemen who wish to obtain copies will please to leave their names at the Office. December 15.
A PROPOSAL, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION THE  STUDIES OF NATURE, And other works of JAMES HENRY BERNARD Esq. Dr. St. PIERRE. Translated by HENRY HUNTER, D.D. author of Sacred Biography, and Translator of the Works of Lavoisier.  CONDITION OF PUBLICATION. It shall be printed in three handsome Octavo Volumes, from the last London edition, embellished with five engravings, executed in the best manner, and be delivered to subscribers, handsomely bound, price eight dollars. It will be put to press immediately and published in the month of March next. Dec. 8. wtf