Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-11-03 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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REPUBLICAN TICKET, Of Electors for choosing a President and Vice-President of the United States.
 Richard Evers Lee, of Norfolk Borough;  John Goodrich, of Isle of Wight;  Edward Pegram, of Dinwiddie;  Dr. Richard Field, of Brunswick;  Thomas Read, of Charlotte;  Creed Taylor, of Cumberland;  William H. Cabell, of Amherst;  George Penn, of Patrick;  George Wythe, of City of Richmond;  John Taylor, of King & Queen;  William Elsey, of Spotsylvania;  William Dudley, of Louisa;  Mann Page, of Warwick;  John Taliaferro, jr. of King George;  Richard Brent, of Prince William;  Hugh Holmes, of Frederick;  James Dailey, of Hampshire;  James Allen, of Shenandoah;  Archibald Stuart, of Augusta;  James M. Farlane, of Russell;  Gen. John Preston, of Montgomery;  William McKinley, of Ohio. 
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THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store,
In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF AND BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL AND YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT.
October 11, 1803. w12m
Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED.
The full blooded & complete English Stallions.
WRANGLER, The property of Col. Miles Sel-den and others, will stand at my stable in the county of Prince Edward, ten miles below the court-house, and two from Elaina. Bets's tavern, the ensuing season. The terms, pedigree and performance will be made known before the season commences. THOS. HASKINS. Oct. 1st, 1804. w8t
THE SUBSCRIBER not having sold his desirable and valuable SEAT, in the county of Chesterfield, advertised for several weeks past in this paper, has now come to a determination to dispose of it, at Public Sale, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 19th day of November next. Terms of sale, one fourth of the purchase money down, and the balance in one, two and three annual payments. Bond and security, with a deed of trust on the land, will be required of the purchaser. ARCH'D BOLLING. Chesterfield, Oct. 23d, 1804. w1d
FOR SALE, 2,100 Acres of Land,
lying in the county of Franklin, on Chesnut creek. Said land is part of an order of council, formerly belonging to Woods & Weakly, and is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, a great deal of excellent low ground that lays exceedingly well and not subject to overflowing—there is on said land two plantations in good repair, sufficiently large to work six or seven hands on each to advantage—On one of those plantations there is a framed dwelling house 40 by 24 feet, with three rooms below stairs and three above, with two brick chimneys; a barn 24 feet square with an excellent roof; a very good distillery 24 feet square with stone and brick chimneys; also, a large stable covered with sapt shingles; other convenient houses suitable to the place, with an excellent orchard, 150 bearing apple trees, the fruit I think equal to any in the country; an excellent meadow in good order for saving hay—On the other plantation there is a tolerable good log bodied dwelling house 22 by 20 feet, planked above and below, with many other useful houses. The said land is situated about 70 miles from Lynchburg and 10 from Callaway's iron works. I would take some likely young negroes & horses in part of the purchase money. I deem it unnecessary to give any further description, as I suppose those who are inclined to purchase will view the premises. The terms will be made known and the land shown on application to the subscriber now living on the premises. JOHN MARTIN. October 26, 1804. w3t*
ADVERTISEMENT.
Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 4th day of December next, on the premises, at the house lately occupied by George Parrott, dec. if fair, or the next fair day,
All the Land
Of the estate of Drury Ragsdale, deceased, directed by his will to be sold, lying in the county of Matthews, supposed to contain upwards of 700 acres; the plat and title papers will be shown on the day of sale. This land having been recently advertised, let it now suffice to say that there is but a small part cleared, the balance is loaded with valuable building timber and the soil very rich. Terms of sale, one third cash, the balance in two equal annual payments, upon giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. JOHN FOX, Adm'r. with the Will annexed of D. Ragsdale, dec. October 25th, 1804. w1d
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the eleventh day of December next, at the late dwelling-house of Drury Ragsdale, dec. in King William county.
All the Personal Estate
Of the said deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, a Coach and Gig in good repair, the Crop of Corn, Fodder and Shucks, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c.
A credit of six months will be allowed for all sums above ten dollars, upon giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. There will also be positively sold, for ready money, upwards of twenty SLAVES, among them are valuable house servants and likely boys and girls. The sale will continue from day to day until all is sold.
All persons having claims against the said estate are desired to bring them in before the first day of December next, else this notice will be plead in bar of all coming in after that day.
JOHN FOX, Adm'r with the Will annexed of Drury Ragsdale, dec. October 1st, 1804. w10w
There will also be sold, at the same time and place, 400 ACRES OF LAND, part of the tract whereon Barbara Ragsdale, widow and devisee of Drury Ragsdale, dec now lives, who will make conveyance of the premises in fee simple. A part of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, for the balance a credit will be allowed. The terms will be particularly made known on that day; or I would treat privately for said land, and conclude a Bargain previously. JOHN FOX for Barbara Ragsdale. P. S. There is among the slaves a valuable mancook.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
The subscribers are authorised to sell by private sale, on liberal terms, and if not disposed of by the second Monday in December ensuing, will on that day, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, positively be sold, at Public Auction, without reserve, for cash—THE MOIETY OF A valuable tract of Land, Containing 1080 acres, in Spotsylvania county, within twenty miles of Fredericksburg. The tract is commonly known by the name of Garnett's and adjoins the lands of John Penney, John Mitchell, Thomas Johns and others. The moiety is that part nearest the town of Fredericksburg. Also, two hundred acres LAND, lying in Fluvanna county, adjoining the lands of H. Stone, Richard Mott, and John Mainly, which we will dispose of on the same terms as the above. PROSSER & MONCURIE, v. vs. Richmond, Sept. 20th, 1804. oafids
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Valuable Property for sale.
On Thursday the 20th of December, will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises.
THE PLANTATION,
Late the property of Henry Royster, dec. containing 571 1-2 acres, lying on Beavertown creek, one mile from James river, and twenty eight from Richmond. This land is fertile in its soil, and in good order for farming—it is useless to mention the many advantages arising from this property, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase, will view the premises. The terms of payment for the land will be one fourth cash, and the balance in three annual instalments, for the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required.
On the same day will be sold, on a credit of twelve months,
All the PERSONAL ESTATE,
consisting of three valuable Negro Fellows, stock of Horses, Oxen, Hogs, Plows, Harrows, Cart, Crop of Corn, &c.—Bond and approved security will be required for all sums above ten dollars, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid.
AND. ROYSTER, } Adm'rs. DAVID ROYSTER, } Goochland county, Oct. 16, 1804.
TAKEN UP IN RICHMOND,
on the 20th instant, a BAY HORSE, low in flesh, about 5 feet high, and 10 or 12 years old, a long bob tail, a bagged roach mane, black legs, no brand or mark except a few made by the saddle.—Appraised at 30 dollars. The owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges and take him away. L. BISHOP. Richmond, Oct. 20, 1804. 3t
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B. TATE. Richmond, October, 1804.
FOR SALE,
By Edward Hallam,
At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern. 5000 Wt. excellent Salt Petre Bacon. Patent Shot, by the Bag or 100. Madeira, Teneriffe and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cognac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas. 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay April 28, 1804. w1f
The subscriber has just received six thousand weight of first quality
New-England Cheese,
Which he will dispose of on moderate terms.
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From Dr. Church's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing-Office, a fresh supply of the following
Patent Medicines:
 CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumpti.  PATRIOT'S LOZENGES, For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c  CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c.  ANODYNE ESSENCE, for the head-ache.  VOLATILE TINCTURE, for the tooth-ache.  THE BOTANICAL TEA.  INFALLIBLE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, For the cure of corns.  CHURCH'S ANALYPTIC FEMALE PILLS. SCOTCH OINTMENT, Cures the most inveterate itch in four hours with out Mercury.  ETE SALVE, for all disorders of the eyes.  ANTISCORBUTIC TINCTURE, For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gum.  ESSENCE OF SCURVY-GRASS, For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy.  VERMIFUGE LOZENGES, For destroying worms in children & grown persons.  ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR, For the cure of all kinds of Fits.  CORAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM, For nervous disorders, debility, inward weakness, &c. &c.  VEGETABLE LOTION, For the face and skin, freckles, sun-burns, prickly heat, ring worms, tetter, &c. &c.  DR. CHURCH'S ANTIBILOUS PILLS, For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsia, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cholera morbus, gravel, indigestion, loss of appetite, and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels.  THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS, For the cure of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c.  HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS. ESSENCE OF PEPPER MINT. ALSO,  DR. CHURCH'S TREATISE ON THE VENEREAL. Containing plain and easy directions for the speedy and effectual cure of that disease in both sexes; whereby any person may cure themselves at a small expense—price half a doll. 
Valuable Property for sale.
On Thursday the 20th of December, will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises.
THE PLANTATION,
Late the property of Henry Royster, dec. containing 571 1-2 acres, lying on Beavertown creek, one mile from James river, and twenty eight from Richmond. This land is fertile in its soil, and in good order for farming—it is useless to mention the many advantages arising from this property, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase, will view the premises. The terms of payment for the land will be one fourth cash, and the balance in three annual instalments, for the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required.
On the same day will be sold, on a credit of twelve months,
All the PERSONAL ESTATE,
consisting of three valuable Negro Fellows, stock of Horses, Oxen, Hogs, Plows, Harrows, Cart, Crop of Corn, &c.—Bond and approved security will be required for all sums above ten dollars, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid.
AND. ROYSTER, } Adm'rs. DAVID ROYSTER, } Goochland county, Oct. 16, 1804.
TAKEN UP IN RICHMOND,
on the 20th instant, a BAY HORSE, low in flesh, about 5 feet high, and 10 or 12 years old, a long bob tail, a bagged roach mane, black legs, no brand or mark except a few made by the saddle.—Appraised at 30 dollars. The owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges and take him away. L. BISHOP. Richmond, Oct. 20, 1804. 3t
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Patent Medicines.
 Hill's Balm of Honey  obstinate eruptions, &c  Turlington's Balm  British Oil  Godfrey's Cordial  Hooper's Female Pills  Essence of Peppermint  Anderson's Scotch do.  Streets Opodeldoc  The celebrated Specific  Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, scalds, sore legs, burns, &c.  Pills, for the cure of the outward and inward Piles. 
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For sale at this office.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE.
THE DEFENCE.
No. XI.
A just appreciation of the measures of the administration relative to a NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT requires an accurate acquaintance with the antecedent measures of the government, and the motives that dictated them.
To the importance of this object the framers of the constitution could not be insensible. They therefore gave Congress the power to "provide and maintain a Navy." But by this investiture of power they neither determined the time when, or the degree to which it would be expedient to exercise it. These were wisely left to circumstances, according to which the power might or might not be exercised. It has by some been feebly contended that all the powers given ought immediately to be exercised. But the good sense of every sound mind has rejected this idea. It is evident that many of the powers bestowed were intended to provide for cases without the existence of which their exercise would be nugatory or pernicious. Thus the power to impose taxes of any kind to an unlimited amount, however necessary on a great emergency of affairs, was never intended to be exercised in ordinary times. The power to borrow money is of the same contingent nature; as are the powers, to declare war and grant letters of marque and reprisal, and to raise and support armies. Many of the powers conferred were likewise given with the view of averting the evils against which they provide. Thus the knowledge that the United States possessed the power of drawing forth the whole physical resources of the nation, in the shape of taxes, armies and navies, would probably be of itself, in most cases a protection against the injustice of foreign nations to disturb our internal harmony, or our external commerce. It follows, that the constitution in conferring this power only assumes the fact that circumstances might arise that would authorise its exercise, leaving the time when, and the degree to which it should be exercised to the wisdom of Congress.
When that body first met, under the constitution, the illustrious citizen called to the chief magistracy was cautiously silent on this subject. We may thence infer that neither his own opinion, or those of the public, contemplated a navy as expedient at that time. The fate of Carthage may have been still on their memories, and the not dissimilar career of the great maritime nations of modern times who sought to protect their extended trade by similar means, was undoubtedly plainly before them. Of these, it is sufficient to name Holland, Spain, the Hanse Towns, and the Italian Republics, all of whom have lost their wealth, their political importance, or their liberties. Nor could they have been unmindful of the awful state of Great Britain, whose vast navy, and extensive conquests, have only served to immerse her still deeper in debt and in war.
However indispensable they may have considered naval armaments to the nations of the old world, they probably contemplated in the situation of the United States a fortunate exemption from many of the causes which there gave birth to them. Possessed of a vast tract of land, which offered the means of remaining an agricultural nation for at least two centuries, they may have believed that the solid prosperity of the citizen would be better promoted by pursuing the trade designated by the bountiful hand of nature than by embarking in the uncertain and hazardous enterprises of trade. They may have perceived an intimate alliance between agriculture and liberty. They may have remarked, that the habits of industry and hardihood it requires, with the plain and regular manners it creates, cherish a love of virtue and of independence, equally disposed to invade the rights of others, or to suffer the invasion of their own. They undoubtedly perceived that it would be the surest preservative of equality of possessions.
They may, on the contrary, have been of opinion, as the experience of the world taught them, that excessive commerce produces numerous vices, subverts equality of wealth, causes effeminacy of manners, and thus hastens the downfall of states.
They may have thought that agricultural pursuits would preserve the peace of the country, by cutting off all grounds of foreign jealousy, while extensive trade, by giving rise to them, and creating numerous sources of collision, would almost necessarily produce war.
They may have been of the opinion, that however desirable an extended trade to the United States, it became her, in the infancy of her strength, to avoid use-
lessly exhausting resources then unavailable, but hereafter destined under a prudent management, to be equal to repelling the injustice of any nation on earth.
They may have thought that trade is its best protectress, and that those nations actually pay less for the commodities they consume, who abstain from an armed protection of trade, than those that support the most splendid and expensive establishments.
All these considerations may have induced them, as they certainly have many wise men, to think that the true policy of the United States forbade a governmental interference in commercial enterprises, thus permitting her citizens unmolestedly to pursue their own inclinations, without inviting them, by the allurements of a navy, into a situation, where but a feeble protection could be given. In confirmation that this is the deliberate sentiment entertained by many of our best citizens, we may cite the instructions given in 1800 by the legislature of Virginia to their Senators on the alarming crisis of the public affairs at that period.
"With respect to the Navy," say they, "it may be proper to remind you that whatever may be the proposed object of its establishment, or whatever may be the prospect of temporary advantages resulting therefrom, it is demonstrated by the experience of all nations, who have ventured far into naval policy, that such prospect is ultimately delusive; and that a navy has ever in practice been known more as an instrument of power, a source of expense, and an occasion of collisions and wars with other nations, than as an instrument of defence, of economy, or of protection to commerce. Nor is there any nation in the judgment of the General Assembly, to whose circumstances this remark is more applicable than to the United States."
After this expression of their opinion, the General Assembly instructed the Senators, and request the Representatives of Virginia, "to use their best efforts to prevent any augmentation of the navy, and to promote any proposition for reducing it, as circumstances will permit, within the narrowest limits compatible with the protection of the sea coasts, ports and harbors of the United States, and of consequence a proportionate reduction of the taxes."
Other eminent authorities, to the same effect, might be added; but we shall prefer taking a view of the measures of the government, with the avowed grounds on which they were taken, as the clearest illustration of public opinion.
From the year 1789, when the government went into operation, to the year 1794, there was no official recommendation of a navy, or steps taken toward its establishment. So far from this being within the contemplation of the government during that period, we find strong proofs of a contrary sentiment. General Washington, in his address at the opening of the third session of the first Congress on the 8th of December 1790, says, "The disturbed situation of Europe, and particularly the critical posture of the great maritime powers, whilst it ought to make us more thankful for the general peace and security enjoyed by the United States, reminds us at the same time of the circumspection with which it becomes us to preserve these blessings. It requires also, that we should not overlook the tendency of a war, and even of preparations for a war among the nations most concerned in active commerce with this country, to abridge the means, and thereby at least enhance the price of transporting its valuable productions to proper markets. I recommend it to your serious reflections, how far and in what mode it may be expedient to guard against embarrassments from these contingencies. by such encouragements to our navigation as will render our commerce and agriculture less dependent on foreign bottoms, which may fail us in the very moments most interesting to both of these great objects. Our fisheries, and the transportation of our own produce, offer us abundant means for guarding ourselves against this evil."
In the spirit of this recommendation, while laws were passed for encouraging our fisheries, and for giving a decided preference to our own over foreign vessels, no law was enacted that had the most remote relation to the establishment of a naval armament.
The silence of the President, at the ensuing session, to recommend any further measures for the protection of trade and navigation, is a strong evidence that the measures already taken were adequate, and were those which, in his preceding communication, he intended to recommend. A similar silence, at the next session thereafter, strengthens still further this impression.
On the 3rd of December, 1793, the President again invites the attention of Congress to the subject. Let it be recollected that war had for some time prevail-

el between France and England, and to other nations with whom we held intimate relations.
"I cannot," says he, "recommend to your notice measures for the fulfilment of our duties to the rest of the world, without again pressing upon you the necessity of placing ourselves in a condition of complete defence, and of exacting from them the fulfilment of their duties towards us. The United States ought not to indulge a persuasion, that, contrary to the order of human events, they will for ever keep at a distance those painful appeals to arms with which the history of every other nation abounds. There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repeal it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war."
The means, by which these desirable ends are to be secured, are stated in the following words, which do not, in the remotest degree, recognise as necessary a naval armament.
"The documents which will be presented to you, will shew the amount, and kinds of arms and military stores, now in our magazines & arsenals; and yet an addition even to these supplies cannot with prudence be neglected; as it would leave nothing to the uncertainty of procuring warlike apparatus in the moment of public danger. Nor can such arrangements, with such objects, be exposed to the censure or jealousy of the warmest friends of republican government. They are incapable of abuse in the hands of the militia, who ought to possess a pride in being the depositary of the force of the republic, and may be trained to a degree of energy, equal to every military exigency of the United States. But it is an enquiry which cannot be too solemnly pursued, whether the act, 'more effectually to provide for the national defence by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States,' has organised them so as to produce their full effect; whether your own experience, in the several states has not detected some imperfections in the scheme; and whether a material feature in an improvement of it ought not to be, to afford an opportunity for the study of those branches of the military art, which can scarcely ever be attained by practice alone."
In this earnest language, does our great patriot urge, on his country, as the best security for peace, the necessity of being prepared at all times for war—not by establishing a vast navy, too apt to embroil us in premature hostilities—but by training the militia "to a degree of energy, equal to every military exigency;" and by filling our magazines with arms and military stores.
(Subject to be continued.)
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
NEW YORK, October 24.
London papers during the last two or three days have poured in upon us like a flood, but without affording much gratification to the expecting quid nunc. Yesterday morning we received London papers by the ship Jupiter to the 3d of September; and, after we had prepared the most material of their contents for the press, the ship Mary, Wood, came up in 40 days from Liverpool, and our file of English papers is extended to the 12th. The rumor of invasion, it will be perceived, has melted into "thin air;" and though such an event is well provided against in England, there are not wanting well-informed men, who still persevere in the opinion that it will never be seriously attempted.
LONDON, September 2.
The resentment of France against Sweden is occasioned by the conduct of that prince to the note which he delivered to the diet of Ratisbon, and the army, which, to prevent all aggression, he maintains on his frontiers. His promptitude, likewise, to concur with Russia, and stir up the spirit of war in Germany, is another source of irritation; and many keen shafts are glanced at Sweden for her submission to the despotism of England on the sea, and some keen reproaches at her pusillanimity when the English fleet was suffered to batter the very walls of Copenhagen. There is, however, one consolation to be drawn from this paper: Sweden is now an enemy of France from aggression, and Denmark from policy; so that they are both always at the back of Russia, should the emperor seriously intend to enter the field with an army.
The king of Russia is enquiring into the plot of Warsaw. Louis XVIII has taken refuge in the Russian empire.
August 29.
An evening paper says, it is reported in France, that during a violent quarrel between Napoleon and Lucien Bonaparte in March last, the latter not only challenged the former to fight him, but ran upon him with a drawn sword, which obliged him to defend himself by drawing his own. The ringing of a bell caused, however, general Duroc to enter, who disarmed Lucien, and he was put under arrest in Duroc's apartments by his brother, where he remained until his banishment from France. Since that time he has written several letters to the emperor, threatening to give over the Bourbons, and to assist them to dethrone an usurper, who owes every thing, even the throne, to him, his brother. Some per-
sons even pretend that Lucien Bonaparte has sent proposals to Louis XVIII, but they have met with that contempt they deserve, and remain unanswered. The origin of this fraternal quarrel is said to be Lucien's pretensions to be king of Lombardy, at the same time that Napoleon made himself emperor of the French.
RATISBON, August 27.
The day before yesterday, the ministers of the emperor of Germany, presented the following NOTE:
"The royal electoral ministers of Bohemia, and of the arch-duchy of Austria, have received from their sovereign, the inclosed printed pragmatic regulation, according to which, his imperial and royal majesty, as sovereign of the Austrian monarchy, with the consent of France, has upon the grounds therein mentioned, determined to assume the Hereditary Imperial Title ."
"The undersigned ministers hasten to inform the respective members of the German Diet of this determination, to whom, besides, his majesty has sent private notifications, not doubting but that it will be received in the most friendly manner."
"Moreover, as in the pragmatic regulation is mentioned, this hereditary dignity makes no change in the relative and former connections between Austria and the German states. The undersigned ministers have, therefore, particular orders to declare, that by this no change is made in the political conduct, and usual attention of his majesty to the welfare of Germany; on the contrary, his majesty will double his endeavors to maintain the usual good and friendly understanding with his co-estates in Germany, without interruption."
(Signed)
Frederic Count De Stadion.
Egid Joseph Charles De Fuhlmannberg.
Ratisbon, August 24.
This day, the following Swedish NOTE was delivered to the Dietatum:
"In consequence of the Note presented to the Diet, by the ministers of Bohemia and Austria, concerning the hereditary imperial dignity in the house of Austria, the undersigned has orders to declare,
"That though his Swedish majesty sincerely participates in every thing which may contribute to the advantage or gratification of his imperial majesty; yet, as a guarantee of the constitution of the empire, and especially as a state of the empire, he conceived this to be an object which ought not to be merely notified to, but made a subject of discussion by the Diet, that all the members of it might have an opportunity to give their opinions, as founded on the constitution of the German empire."
Ratisbon, August 26.
AMSTERDAM, August 28.
Our Gazette of this day contains the following article from Paris, dated the 23d instant:
"The fear that the flames of war may break out on the Continent, has made a disadvantageous impression on our fund. Our government has already turned its attention to the means of taking the strongest measures in case of necessity. Since yesterday there has been much talk of a Senatus Consultum , for a Conscription or 200,000 men, or, according to others, 300,000 men."
"If we may credit the reports in circulation, some changes will soon take place in the Ministry. Among others it is said, that the Ambassador who returns from Vienna, M. de Campagny, and who is intended for Minister of the Interior, will be employed in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs."
LONDON, September 12.
Important dispatches were yesterday received from India, by government, and the East India Company. The messenger came overland, and we are concerned to state, brings accounts of the renewal of hostilities in the East. The Mahatta Chief, Holkar, who remained neutral during the late contest, has, since the signing of the Treaty of Peace between the British government and the Mahatta powers, with whom we were lately at war, shewn evident marks of dissatisfaction. He infringed upon the boundaries of our territories, and war has been declared against this hostile chief. When the accounts left Bombay the British army had already taken the field. We have not yet learned the divisions of the army that are employed on this important occasion; but we have no doubt, the Commander in Chief, and Governor General will display equal knowledge in the present, as they did in the last, which redounded so much to the honor of the British character.
Private letters state, that the army were in high spirits, and they hoped soon to crush this last effort of French intrigue. The dispatches left Bombay upon the 17th of May, on which day Gen. Wellesley set out for Poonah, to take the command of the army. The Merchants of Bombay were giving, upon the occasion, a very considerable pecuniary aid to government.
It is pretty accurately ascertained, that Russia, Sweden, and perhaps, Denmark, are to enter into an active alliance with us. The professed Ministerialists see in such an alliance every thing that we can want or desire—the declared oppositionists see nothing in it but an empty delusion, which, while it can afford no aid, will be to be purchased at the expense of much treasure.
Some more Dutch papers, a recent date arrived yesterday afternoon, but their contents are of little or no importance. Ad-
miral Verhuel, during his stay in North Holand, engaged 60 additional transports for the expedition against England, the expense of which, he said, was to be equally defrayed by France and Holland. He afterwards assisted at the camp at Zeist, from whence he returned to the Hague with General Marmont; and after having an interview with the Dutch government, sent off an express to Bonaparte. Dispatches arrive almost daily in Holland from France, the subject of which occupy the constant attention of the Batavian Directory.
We learn from the coast that the Monarch man of war is returned to the Downs, with Lords Leith and Melville on board, after having stood over to the French coast, nearly opposite Dungeness. About one hundred of the enemy's flotilla continued on Monday arranged along the shore close under their batteries; but every thing remains perfectly quiet in that direction.
A part of the Russian fleet, consisting of three ships of the line, two frigates and a cutter, have passed the sound, supposed to be destined for the Mediterranean; but it is expected to put into some of our ports for provisions.
A letter from Amsterdam repeats the reports of barracks being about to be erected along the French coast: but adds, that the expedition will certainly sail in a very short time.
September 13.
Price of Stocks —Consols 57 1-3 38—Reduced shut—Omnium 6 1-2 prem.
There were no papers received from the continent in the course of yesterday or this morning, but there were abundance of rumors in circulation respecting the intended operation of the French and Russian armies on the continent.
It was reported on the authority of the masters of some ships arrived in the river, that a considerable body of Russians had landed on the northern coast of Holstein, and that the French had taken possession of all the principal towns and strong positions in the southern part of that Duchy. If any credit be due to information received in so vague and questionable a shape, the opposing armies have most probably measured their reciprocal strength with each other before this time. But we cannot attach much belief to the first of those reports. We are persuaded that Russia will not proceed to actual hostility until the departure of her representative at Paris shall be officially known at the court of Petersburg; a communication which can scarcely be made before the middle of this month.—The latter report is much more consistent; it is not unlikely that the French might, as a precautionary measure have occupied some of the commanding positions in the Duchy: but that every circumstance contains in it the seeds of a war with Sweden, Russia, and, most probably with Denmark. Whether it has been done with the concurrence or without previously consulting that court, the proceeding must be equally offensive to Russia and Sweden. They are bound to protect the Danish territory, if it shall be tyrannically violated; and if the occupation is connived at, it is not to be expected that those powers will tamely allow their enemy to possess himself of so advantageous a position.
The master of a Danish vessel from Tonnigen has declared that a courier from Gen. Bernadotte, commanding the French army in Hanover, had arrived in the capital of Holstein, with a notification of Prince Charles of Hesse, the Governor, "that his Duchy would be immediately occupied by a French army, should the Danish government allow a single company of Russian soldiers to land there;" but offering at the same time "to make a common cause against foreign invaders."
This we consider more probable than the report of the actual occupation of that, at present, neutral territory. That violation of the rights of nations may be regarded at most, for whenever an open rupture shall take place with either Russia or Sweden, it may be expected that extraordinary steps will be immediately taken by the French army.
LEYDEN, August 30.
Reports are circulated at Paris of a triple alliance, offensive and defensive, between the Emperor of Austria and France and the King of Prussia. Time will shew whether there is any truth in them.
LONDON, September 10.
The Hamburg mails arrived yesterday. The intelligence which they bring is superseded by accounts of a more recent date, which we have received by the Paris papers to the 2d, and the Dutch to the 6th instant.
Those papers contain a great variety of important information, but the article which may be considered as particularly interesting at this momentous crisis, when the state of Europe, and with it the condition of civilized society, trembles in the balance, relates to the certainty of an immediate rupture between Russia and France: M. D'Oubril, the Russian charge d'Affairs, has quitted Paris.
His departure is not mentioned in the French official paper, but the facts admits of no doubt, as it is inserted in several of the smaller Paris papers. Whether it was in consequence of an unsatisfactory answer to the Note which he was understood to have presented shortly after Bonaparte had left the capital, or some peremptory order lately received from his court, we have no means of ascertaining, as the fact is barely mentioned, without any comment whatever.
The Emperor of Germany has declared
himself hereditary Emperor of Austria; and has sent new credentials to his minister at Paris, acknowledging the new Emperor Bonaparte.
Bonaparte, after having passed six weeks in reviewing and marshalling his troops and arranging all his immense preparations for the invasion of this country, has at length taken his departure from the coast. Most of his ministers, and all the foreign ambassadors, had left Paris, for the purpose of meeting his Imperial Majesty at Aix-la-Chapelle, and of witnessing all the honors and flattery which the constituted authorities will no doubt, profusely pour on the modern Charlemagne. The period of his stay in that city is not mentioned, but there is no prospect of his immediate return to the coast, as we find that he was to continue his journey to Bonn, Coblenz, and the principal cities of the newly acquired departments on the left bank of the Rhine. Upon whom the command of the army of England, and the proud distinction of planting the bonnet rouge , or the French Imperial Eagle , on the tower of London, is to devolve, ad interim , we are unable to conjecture from any thing that occurs in the Paris Journals. Indeed we should not be surprised if the motion of the French army to this side of the water had been postponed sine die , for we find that considerable preparations have been making at Strasburgh for the reception of his Corsican Majesty, from whence it was expected he would repair to Paris.
The anniversary of his usurpation (the 9th of November) is only two months distant, & as it is generally supposed that the means to constitute this also the anniversary of his coronation, it is not probable that he will, in the interval, expose his army to the possibility of any disasters which may affect his present popularity.
According to private letters from the Hague of the 1st inst. as soon as his Majesty the King of Sweden received information of the libel which Bonaparte caused to be inserted in the Moniteur , he immediately dispatched a courier to his charge d'affairs at Paris, Mr. Ackerblad, with orders for him to quit France without taking leave. At the same time orders were sent to Stockholm intimating to Bonaparte's charge d'affairs there, that his presence could be dispensed with in Sweden. All political relations have therefore ceased between Sweden and France; but the Swedish Consul, Gen. M. Seigneul, continues still to reside at Paris for the protection of commerce of the Swedish subjects with France. It is, however, supposed upon the continent, that Napoleon in a fit of passion, will soon order him away, and declare war against Sweden.
Another report is, that the Russian, Swedish and Danish Ministers have quit Paris.
Our private correspondent at Hamburg, has furnished with the following communication. General Berthier is daily expected in this city from Hanover to demand, under the pretence of a loan, another pecuniary contribution of 1 500,000 mares banco. The French camp near Lauenburg is to receive considerable reinforcements.
The king and queen of Sweden intend to spend the winter at Stralsund. A frigate has been ordered from Stockholm to carry home the Prince Royal. His majesty persists in refusing to acknowledge Bonaparte as Emperor of France. The Swedish journals, when they alluded to him, uniformly style him the soi-disant Emperor.
Lord Keith sailed yesterday morning in the Monarch to join the squadron off Boulogne. Lord Melville and Capt. Hope have accompanied his Lordship, for the purpose, it is supposed, for ascertaining the state of the preparations along the French coast.
Corn Exchange, Sept. 16. —We had but a very short supply of wheat at market this morning, which had a brisk demand, and prime samples fetched from 2 to 3s. per quarter more than on Friday. Wheat 42 to 70; fine ditto 74; fine flour 55 to 60.
The information contained in the Vienna Gazette of the 15th August is exceedingly interesting. It announces to the public the result & secret of the correspondence or negotiations of this court, in regard to acknowledging the new imperial family of France.—The family of Bonaparte will be acknowledged as such, and the hereditary emperor of Austria will be acquired in return by the Archducal House. The communications given in the Court Gazette of this day are as follows:
"His royal, imperial, apostolic majesty arrived in this city on the 10th inst. from Baden, to assist at an extraordinary conference of state, at which were present his royal highness the arch-duke Charles, the arch-duke Palatine of Hungary, the Chancellor of Hungary and that of Bohemia and Austria, that of Transylvania, the Tavernicus of Hungary, and the president of the chamber of finances of the bank."
"In consequence of the supreme determination which has been declared in this council of state the following patent is published:
PATENT.
"We Francis II. by the Grace of God, elected emperor of the Romans, always august, king of Germany, and Bohemia, of Galicia, Lodomeria, &c. Arch-duke of Austria, duke of Burgundy and Lorraine, grand duke of Tuscany, &c. &c."
"Though we have already attained by the Divine will, and by the choice of the electors of the Roman and German empire, to a dignity which leaves no room to desire any augmentation of title and con-
sideration, it is, however, our duty, in our quality of chief of the Austrian house and monarchy, to provide for the maintenance and preservation of that equality of hereditary titles and dignities with the first sovereigns and powers of Europe, which belongs to the sovereigns of Austria, both on account of the ancient lustre, and in regard to the extent and population, of their estates, comprehending independent kingdoms and principalities, so considerable, and which have been secured to them by possession, agreeably to the right of nations, and by treaties. To establish in a durable manner this perfect equality of rank, we have determined, and think ourselves authorised, after the example which has been given us in the preceding century by the imperial court of Russia, and that which is now given us by the new sovereign of France, to confer also on the house of Austria, as far as relates to its independent states, the hereditary title of emperor . We have therefore resolved, after mature reflection, formally to assume and to establish, for us and for our successors, in the unalterable possession of our independent kingdoms and states, the title and dignity of hereditary emperor of Austria as the denomination of our house, in such a manner that all our kingdoms, principalities and provinces shall invariably retain the titles, constitutions, prerogatives and relations which they have hitherto enjoyed.
"According to this supreme decision and declaration, we decree and enact—
"I. That immediately after our title of elector emperor of the Romans, shall be inserted that of hereditary emperor of Austria , afterwards shall follow our other titles of king of Germany, Bohemia, Hungary, &c.—then those of archduke of Russia, duke of Styria, &c. and those of the other hereditary countries. But as since our accession to the throne, there have successively taken place in the possessions of our house, several changes; which have been confirmed by solemn treaties; we at the same time make known the undermentioned titles, newly regulated according to the present state of things, and our will is, that they be introduced and employed in future.
"II. The title of imperial prince and of imperial princess, shall be given and conferred with that of archduke and archduchess, as well as of royal highness, to our descendants of both sexes, and to those of our successors in the sovereignty of the house of Austria.
"III. As all our kingdoms and other possessions must retain without restriction, their present denominations and relations, this is understood in particular of our kingdom of Hungary, and of the countries which are united to it, and also of such of our hereditary states as have hitherto been in immediate relation with the German empire, which in future ought to preserve the same relations with it agreeably to the privileges granted to our house by the emperors our predecessors.
"IV. We reserve to ourselves the right of determining hereafter the solemnities that shall take place at our coronation, and that of our successors as hereditary emperor. Those however which were practiced at our coronation and at that of our predecessors, as king of Hungary and Bohemia, shall continue to subsist in future without any change.
"V. This declaration and ordinance shall be published and carried into execution throughout all our hereditary kingdoms and states without delay, and in the accustomed forms. We have no doubt all our states and subjects will receive with gratitude and patriotic interest this patriotic disposition; the object of which is to maintain the consideration of the Austrian monarch.
"Done at Vienna, the 11th of Aug. 1804.
September 11.
Dispatches were received on Saturday, from rear adm. Louis dated off Boulogne, the 6th inst. where he arrived in the Leonard , of 50 guns, the preceding day, with the squadron under his orders. At the date of the dispatches there were outside the harbour of Boulogne upwards of 70 gun brigs and luggers.
The only satisfactory information relative to the firing which has been heard in the direction of Boulogne, will be found in the following letter: "Deal, Sept. 7."
"Yesterday morning the Ardent , of 64 guns, weighed anchor from Dover roads, and stood over towards Boulogne.—She was joined about mid-channel by the ships of our squadron, that have for some days past been revisited, etc. at Dungeness, when they all made sail for Boulogne roads. Yesterday about twelve, a firing, which had been heard all the morning, became tremendous: it is understood to have been caused in the following manner:—Yesterday morning at the time, about 53 of the enemy's gun-boats and brigs came out of Ostend, and attempted to get along shore to Boulogne, when they were attacked by our cruisers. The only vessels that were to annoy the flotilla, were the Orestes sloop of war, and Bloodhound gun brig. Three of the enemy's gun brigs and large braam succeeded in making Boulogne, the rest ran into Calais. I am sorry to hear, that the 1st lieut. and master of the Orestes are slightly wounded, & one man of the Bloodhound mortally. The Orestes had several shot through her, and was damaged in her fore-topmast. The Immortalite frigate got becalmed close in with the batteries between Calais and Boulogne. They kept up a continual cannonade upon her until dark and her boats were observed a-head towing."
In this attack upon the enemy's flotilla, our correspondent informs us, several of their boats were driven ashore, and the crews

suffered considerably. The division was able to get further than Calais, from whence it was attacked; one man killed and nine wounded.
Several sloops, brigs and gun vessels sailed on Saturday to reinforce the squadron off Boulogne.
Dispatches were yesterday received from Lord Nelson, off Toulon, the particulars of which have not yet transpired.
It will be seen that the French have lost, by death, adm. Latouche Treville, one of their best naval officers. This news was brought to Paris by an extra courier, on the 24th August. Cardinal de Boisgelin archbishop of Tours, is likewise dead at Angervillers, in the 72d year of his age.
A letter from the continent contains the following singular correspondence, which arose in consequence of Madame the countess de Ranzaw being accused of speaking disrespectfully of the French, on which she received the following letter.
ASSOLIN, CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD, TO THE COUNTESS DE RANZAW.
Zoll, 4 November, year 12. Madame—I am credibly informed that you have used language which is something more than indecent with respect to the French, and more particularly, as it related to the generals who command them. If you observe such conduct in future, I forewarn you that I have orders to have you flogged at the four corners of the public market place. I salute you.
ASSOLIN. The countess de Ranzaw, who had resided at Zoll, during nine years, complained of this threat in a letter, which she wrote on the 6th of August, to marshal Bernadotte, from whom she received the following polite answer:
Marshal Bernadotte to Madame La Comtesse de Ranzaw.
Headquarters, Hanover, 2d November, Year 12, first of the Empire.
I have to acknowledge, madame, the letter which you did me the honor to write to me on the 6th of August, complaining of the threats which had been employed by captain Asselin, who commands in the garrison of Zoll. The officer's conduct appears to me deserving of blame, and I have ordered that he be punished.
If you had addressed yourself to me, madame, he would have lost no time in rendering you justice. I thank you, madame, however, for the confidence which you have placed in me—and in return I offer you protection and safety.
Accept, madame, the homage of those sentiments which are due to persons of your sex and rank.
E. BERNADOTTE.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 29.
Commodore BARRON arrived at Gibraltar with his squadron on the 12th August last. On his arrival he found several dispatches from Mr. Simpson our consul at Morocco, all stating in strong terms the hostile disposition of the emperor of Morocco against our commerce, and the preparations making by him to send out three frigates and two galleys upon a cruise. Mr. Simpson urging the indispensable necessity of leaving two of the frigates upon that station, the commodore accordingly left the Congress, capt. Rogers, and the Essex, capt. James Barron. The following extract of a letter from capt. Rogers to the Secretary of the Navy discloses the result.
United States frigate Congress, GIBRALTAR Bay, 30 Aug. 1804.
SIR, I have the honor to inform you that I have this instant arrived here with the Congress and Essex direct from Tangier from which place I sailed on the 27th inst. Our passage has been long, owing to a strong Levant gale, which lasted from the night of the 27th until the morning of the 29th, and drove us through the Straits into the Atlantic.
In my last communication dated Tangier Bay, 17th inst. I informed you of Commodore Barron's having sent the Congress and Essex on this coast in consequence of advices received from Mr. Simpson, our consul at Tangier, of my intention to leave the Essex to watch the conduct of two galleys at that place, and of my proceeding immediately to Sallee to inform myself of the movements, and if possible, of the intention of the Emperor's three ships mentioned in Mr. Simpson's communications to Commodore Barron, copies of which the latter gentleman has forwarded to you: I did so and arrived and anchored before Sallee on the 20th (taking Arzilla, Mamora and Larache in my route) where I found the three ships in question and to all appearance nearly ready for sea. After laying three hours at anchor within about five miles of the town with American colors flying and a signal indicative of friendship and a wish to communicate with the shore, without any apparent disposition of the like on their part, I weighed anchor and stood within the range of a common shot of the ships without any further success of bringing about a communication, although every means which a friendly demeanor could suggest, were used. However, I have no reason to suppose that hostile intentions on their part were the cause of my not succeeding, but that they either did not comprehend the meaning of the signal, or were afraid to venture off. On the 21st after repeating again in the same way as on the preceding day, my wishes to exchange civilities without any appearance of success, and fearing that a further attempt on the subject might lead to suspicions unfavorable to a good understanding, I made sail and pursued my course back to Tangier where I again on the 27th joined the Essex. At Larache I found the ship Meshouda (a vessel of 70 tons) in a state of ordinary, but at Arzilla and Mamora there was not a single vessel of any description. On my return again to Tangier I made the usual signal to communicate with our Consul, and in an hour after had the pleasure of receiving advices from him corroborating my own opinion "that
whatever grounds there might have been for suspicion, that they were so far removed as to admit, of one of the ships leaving this coast." Two days after I left Tangier for Sallee, the two galleys which the Essex was left to watch, sailed, and one of them was boarded by her in sight of Tangier. This circumstance serves to prove that they had no orders to capture American vessels, or they certainly would not have gone to sea while the Essex was in sight. These two galleys, with the three ships at Sallee, comprise the greater part, if not the whole marine force of Morocco. Since the galleys sailed I have heard of their being at Cadiz. The ships are inside of the Sallee Bay, and I have reason to believe that there is little probability of their going to sea this summer, as I am told there never has been an instance of their large cruizers going to sea for the purpose of cruising, after the 10th of September. I shall leave this the instant I get water on board sufficient for 6 or 7 weeks, which I am in hopes will not take longer than to morrow evening, and proceed direct to Tripoli, where I flatter myself, (if capt. Preble has not made a previous attack) I shall yet arrive in time, to co-operate with Commodore Barron; for I should be greatly mortified if the Congress did not share a part of the credit to be derived from the reduction of Tripoli, by inscribing a lasting and honorable remembrance of her name on its walls.
NATCHEZ, Sept. 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New Orleans, to his friend in this city, dated Sept. 3, 1804.
"The yellow fever certainly prevails in this city. Our friend Hore B. Triste has fallen a victim to it, besides many other of our countrymen. Governor Claiborne and his lady were attacked by it, and were for some time despatched of; but with pleasure I add, they are completely recovered. The troops have all marched out of the city, and will remain out until the fever entirely subsides. I think it has already measurably subsided."
From the Churchman's Magazine.
HUMAN LIFE.
"We lash the lingering moments into speed, To hurry us into eternity."
Calculations have been made to ascertain the number of inhabitants on the globe and thence to deduce the number of those who die in any given time. The general computation stands thus,
In Asia 650,000,000 In Africa 150,000,000 In America 150,000,000 In Europe 150,000,000 1,080,000,000
In all one thousand and four score millions. If then we suppose, for the sake of a round number, that the Earth is inhabited by one thousand millions of men, or thereabout, and that thirty three years make a generation, it follows, that in that space of time, there die out one thousand millions.—Then the number of deaths each year amounts to 30,000,000.—each day to 82,000, and each hour to 3,416.—This computation I suspect is under the truth, yet it shews us with what impetuosity the tide of human life goes out—how rapidly our hours and minutes flee—and that our life is but a vapor which continueth for a moment.
To my Young Readers
Let the whole of this essay be dedicated. Therefore, let me entreat them to observe, that Youth is the proper season for cultivating the benevolent and humane affections. As a great part of your happiness is to depend on the connections which you form with others, it is of the highest importance that you acquire in early life the temper and the manner which will render such connections comfortable. Let a sense of justice be the foundation of all your social qualities: in your early intercourse with the world, and even in your youthful amusements, let no obliquity or unfairness be found: Engrave on your minds that sacred rule of "doing in all things to others, according as you wish that they should do unto you." For this end, impress upon your minds a deep sense of the original and natural equality of men. Whatever advantages of birth or fortune you possess, never display them with an ostentatious superiority.—leave the subordinations of rank, to regulate the intercourse of more advanced years. At present it becomes you to act among your companions, as man to man. Remember, how unknown to you are the vicissitudes of the world; and how often they, on whom ignorant and contemptuous men have looked down with scorn, have risen to be their superiors in future years. Graceful in youth is the tear of sympathy, and the heart that melts at the tale of woe. Let not ease and indulgence contract your affections, and wrap you up in selfish enjoyment. Accustom yourselves to think of the distress of human life; of the solitary cottage, the dying parent, and the weeping orphan! Never sport with pain and distress, in any of your amusements; or treat even the meanest insect with wanton cruelty. For He who formed them, created you—He who endured them with an instinct for self-preservation, gave you the gift of reason—and to the gift attached a high degree of responsibility. In a word, learn early to deal justly, to love mercy—and to walk humbly with your God; then his goodness and mercy will accompany you all the days of your life, and you will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3, 1804.
A PLANTER. Mr. PLEASANTS.—I observe in your paper of the 6th inst. a copy of a letter from a gentleman at Steubenville (O. C.) to the editor of the Pittsburgh Gazette, dated Sept. 20, 1804, wherein he gives some intelligence respecting the prospect of Corn selling at 10s and 2 dollars in stead of 4s and 5 dollars, from the measure. If the writer of this letter will be so good as to print out where it may be had, at these prices, he will render an essential service to his neighbors—I live at no great distance from that place, and do not believe it can be had for less than 4 dollars—I have heard of very little selling for less than the measure, and I do not wonder at it, for there are many fields that will not make as much corn as will plant them next year.
Extract from Volney's View of the United States, lately published. "The World would be astonished were it known, that the animosity of Mr. John Adams, at the very time when the great Washington bestowed on me public testimonies of esteem and confidence, had no other motive than the vacuum of an author , on account of my opinions concerning his book in Defence of the Constitution of the United States. As a man of letters, and as a foreigner, frequently interrogated in a country of perfect freedom, had had occasion to give my opinion, at a time when their author did not yet occupy the first post in the state. Unfortunately I had adhered to the opinion of one of the best English reviewers, who, treating the book as a compilation without method, and void of accuracy either in facts or ideas, added, that he should even believe it to be destitute of an object, if he did not suspect a secret one, relating to the country for which it was an apology, and which time alone would unveil.—Now as I interpreted my author, I advanced, that this object was, to court popular favor, and the suffrages of the elections, by a national flattery. When the prophecy was verified by the event, the prophet was not forgotten."—Preface, p. 7.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the United States frigate President, dated Gibraltar Bay, August 14.
"We arrived here on the 12th inst after a passage of 30 days. The Adams proceeded on for Malta the 26th ult. We have learnt that Commodore Preble has procured a number of gunboats at Naples, ready for the bombardment of Tripoli, in consequence of which I understand that we shall remain here only long enough to water, and receive on board some provisions, and proceed aloft—we shall probably sail to-morrow or next day. We have also learnt, that the Bey of Tunis has made some demand on Commodore Preble, with which he refused to comply: the Bey, in consequence, has allowed him six weeks from the 4th of June to make up his mind and give him an answer, which if still unfavorable, or if not given by the time limited, he shall declare war—nothing further has been heard of it. The Emperor of Morocco has also ordered out his cruizers supposed for Americans, in consequence of Mr. Simpson our Consul, refusing his passport to a vessel belonging to the Emperor, loaded with wheat for Tripoli. Mr. Simpson has advised the Commodore of these proceedings, and requested two frigates may be left here—his request, I believe, cannot be complied with. A copy of these dispatches will be forwarded to the Secretary of the Navy by the Commodore."—Mr. Adv.
The French Legion of Honor has, it seems, been increased by the addition of Vessels, Gardell, Manuel, Picard, Dugazon and other members of the Corps de Ballet, who will doubtless be very alert in the movements of a retreat.—One of our English Journals remarks, that the Legion being open to theatrical professions as well as generals, is a manifest proof that the system of equality is still prevalent.—id.
By the annual account displayed in the circular yearly epistle of the Society of Quakers in England, it appears that the amount of suffering money paid by them during the preceding year was 12,650, of which 9,370 had been paid for "tythes, Priests' demands, & those called church-rates" and 3,280 for demands of a military nature. This Society has a general fund for the payment of the above recited taxes, which their tenets forbid them to pay, otherwise than upon compulsion. They farther explain in their printed statement that tythes are not so refunded.
Four thousand two hundred and seventy two negroes, have been imported into the port of Charleston, S. C. since the first of January last—105 of which were from ports in the United States, the remainder from Africa and the West-Indies.
The following Address is published by the venerable Samuel Ashe (late Governor of North Carolina) on offering his services as an Elector.
Friends and Fellow Citizens, Voters in the District of Wilmington for an Elector of President and Vice-President of the United States
Unconstrained to solicit offices and appointments, I address you, I fear awkwardly, and perhaps unpleasantly to some; but in the language of plain and simple truth. Oppressed with the weight of age, and tired with more than fifty years bustle in public life, I had retired to the quiet shade of my own vine and fig tree, under the determination not again to intermeddle in public business; but with my wishes still warm and my heart still glowing for the welfare of a country that gave me birth, that sustained me, and to which I am attached by every tie that can bind the human heart. From this retirement I have been called forth by some of my respectable fellow citizens, to proffer my service in the essential duty of an Elector of President and Vice President of the United States.
Unable to repress my feelings I could not withhold my consent—I therefore step forward, and now offer myself a candidate for the office of Elector for the District of Wilmington. I trust I need not say any thing of my political principles—they have been known from our earliest revolutionary struggle—they have been uniform. My sentiments of the present administration are equally known. I ever disclaimed concealment and disguise. It is an administration I wish to continue for the happiness of my fellow citizens.
During the Presidency of our late beloved Washington, our fellow-citizens throughout the United States, appeared to harmonize; I discerned no party spirit, no bitter feelings. His few errors were of the head, the frailties of nature never reached his heart; but also he was too soon removed from amongst us, and another of different character, principles and views, succeeded. Despising the plain and simple path of Democracy, he was ambitious, aspiring, intriguing, and reaching after the tinsel trappings of royalty. Under him the old officers of government, with new ones created, and Congress, the great Council of the Nation, were filled with similar characters—these held their caucuses
and conspired the destruction of our happy constitution—they drove with the number of John and the wilderness of Pison. The Nation saw the danger, was alarmed, and by its commanding voice checked them in their wild career, hurled them from their seats, and wisely committed its political concerns to the known experience and indefatigable integrity of a Jefferson; under whose administration every citizen has enjoyed peace and prosperity—his rights, priv. & property have been secured. Notwithstanding which there is a set of men (a faction) though failed and defeated, who do not despair, but incessantly labour by all the scoundrel, slanders and misrepresentation that malignancy and falsehood can possibly invent, to remove this hitherto imprehensible character from office, recover the reins of Government, and assume their old career. But fellow-citizens, I hope your vigilance will repel and defeat all their artful machinations, and that you will choose such electors as are resolved to sustain the present mild and equal government.
October 9, 1804. S. ASHE.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 25. Capt. Ogilvie, arrived yesterday from Cadiz, confirms the news of the prevalence of the yellow fever at Malaga. From 200 to 250 persons died daily; all the physicians had fallen sacrifices to the virulence of that disorder. Twelve physicians, and drugs had been sent from Cadiz for their relief. The inhabitants were said to be in a state of starvation, and prevented from leaving the City, by continual being placed round it. Gen. Moreau and lady were still at Cadiz; and would soon embark for America.
FRANCIS II. Emperor of Germany, has assumed the title of Hereditary Emperor of Austria. Our London papers by the Mary, contain an extract from the Vienna Gazette of August 15, announcing the result of secret correspondence and negotiations in regard to acknowledging the imperial family of France. It states, that "the family of Bonaparte is acknowledged as such, and the title of Hereditary Emperor of Austria is acquired by the Archducal house." The Vienna gazette adds, "new letters of credit of his apostolic, royal and imperial majesty to the Emperor of the French will be sent without delay to Count Cobenzal."
Augusta, (G.) Oct. 13. Yesterday cotton in the seed, we understand, sold at 4 dollars in this place, and clean at 15 cents.
A party of armed men, from North Carolina, we are informed, marched into Walton county, on the 1st inst and prevented the people from voting for congress men, and state representatives.
DIED—On Tuesday last at Powhatan seat, near this city, Mrs. ANN RANDOLPH, of the Bloomsbury stock, in the 48th year of her age.—Her misfortunes in life had driven her to reside in several parts of the continent, in each of which, from the courtesy of her manners, agreeable disposition and strength of mind, she acquired the esteem of the most respectable circles. She was seized in the neighborhood of her nativity, with a most violent disease, under which she lingered 9 months. The energies of her mind shone forth with their usual lustre, under the most trying circumstances. The patience, the resignation and fortitude under which she met her fate was truly exemplary, and proved that she was as willing to die as she had been to live.
THE LECTURES ON LAW and POLICE at the COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY will commence on the 20th of November.
STOLEN.
From Mr. John Heath's near the Hay-Market, on Thursday, the 25th ult. about 8 o'clock P.M. a Chocolate Brown Suroo COAT with yellow metal buttons—and a blue cloth CLOAK, which has been cut in several places. There is good cause to suspect they were taken up the canal, by some of the boatmen. Whoever will restore the same to Mr. Heath, shall receive a reasonable reward. Nov. 1. 1804.
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
WILL be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the fourth day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, and continue from day to day until all is sold, the following Property, to wit:
A TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Sandy river, containing by late survey 713 1-2 acres, about 100 of which is low grounds of excellent quality. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more with respect to the land, (as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing it,) only to observe that the plantation is in good repair for cropping, and is within two miles of a valuable manufacturing mill on Appomattox, and about five from two inspections of tobacco, on the aforesaid river, viz. Jamestown and Farmville. Also, ten or fifteen likely
VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES.
Of all descriptions. My crop of Corn, Fodder and Oats; stock of Hogs, Cattle and Sheep; Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Tools, &c. &c. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, by the subscriber, living on the premises.
OWEN HASKINS.
ON Friday the 1st of December next, will be offered for sale, at the late dwelling house of Mary Hughes, dec. of Powhatan county, the Crop of Corn, and Fodder, Beds and Furniture, stock of Cattle, Hogs & Sheep, and many other articles too tedious to mention. At which time and place the creditors of the said deceased are requested to attend with their claims properly authenticated. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, by LITTY MORSE, Jun. Exr. Powhatan county, Sept. 28, 1804. wtds
READY MADE PENS. For sale at this office.
PATIENCE...A TALE.
I. Twas at some country place, a person speaking, The virtue of long patience was teaching; And as he peculiarly did relish His having a congregation, and in short, Discovered so much of Job, and how he bore With such exceeding patience his woes, Fain 'twould seem to make a man suppose He would forsook it.
II. Meaning, perhaps, that she'd in plain, How necessary we give at pain; If our world be as a man Para'd, a cat's long plan. And rose to keep, and treat the matter lightly; And see, when scorn'd with the gnat, To make my faces, sour and sour, But look agreeable and sprightly.
III. "And pray, d'ye think, my dearest life," Exclaim'd the pastor's wife, As after church they sat In conversation chat, "That 'tis a human nature to endure The sad extremity of woe That Job, you say, did undergo? 'Tis more than I could do, I'm sure."
IV. "My dear," quoth he, "this difference Shows, let me tell you, great good sense, A talent in your sex we seldom see; And doubtless the remark is true As far as it extends to you, Though not, I think, to me."
V. "No woman, since the world began, Could bear misfortune like a man,— And in good truth, 'twas you and me, And that without much vanity, I do conceive that I myself have shown, That patience, and that strength of mind, Were not entirely confin'd To Job alone."
VI. Thus said the modest Priest, and would have said Much more, But for the sudden opening of the door, When out of breath, inumps, His clownish servant Nump, With mouth wide open, on the Parson gazing— Just like the wight Who drew old Priam's curtain in the night, Told him Troy was being.
VII. The fact was, Nump a cask of ale had staid: Now pr'y thee tell me how the Priest behav'd— Did he pull off his wig, or tear his hair? Or, like the sly fellow Job, Took rakes on his head, or rend his robe? Say, how did he his dire misfortune bear? As thus, in verse of pious resignation, He to his man address'd this wise oration:
VIII. "May God confound thee, thou dam'd stupid bear" (The best of Priests thou know'st, will sometimes swear) "What! You must meddle, must you, With the barrel, and be count 'trey! I wish thy paws were in the fire—Odd rot 'em— Get thee down stairs this instant, wretch, Or, by the living God, I'll kick thy breech From top to bottom."
IX. "Nay, now, my dearest," cried the Dame, "Is this your patience?—Be for shame! I beg you'll recollect your text; Job was not half so vex't When he'd his sons and daughters to bewail." "Damn all his sons and daughters if you chuse! Answer me this, I say—Did Job e'er lose A barrel of such ale!"
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY.
No. 7, Bridge street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore.
WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT-FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS; for wheat, barley, flax seed, &c. HAND FODDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c. SIEVES for indian meal; WIRE SAFES & WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH, (Formerly West & Smith.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with
SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand Wheat Fans, Wheat and Line Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. 11th Mo. 1st. 1804. wtf
FALL GOODS.
COLIN MACRAE has received by the last arrivals from Europe, a very extensive SUPPLY OF GOODS, which will be sold on moderate terms for cash or produce, on time to purchase men. Manchester, 31st October, 1804. 3w
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 15th day of this month, a mulatto man by the name of SAM, between 30 and 40 years of age, about 6 feet high, has a blemish in one of his eyes, and has a very coarse voice. Whoever will deliver the said runaway to the subscriber, or secure him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be entitled to a reward of TEN DOLLARS exclusive of what the law allows. ARCHIBALD BRANCH Buckingham Ct. House, Oct. 20, 1804 tf
Sales at Auction.
On Tuesday the 6th November next, will be SOLD by the subscribers,
10 Bales superfine, fine and coarse Cloths and Cashmeres 1 Case Patent Cord, imported in the ship Latona from Liverpool 3 Bales India Cottons 1 Box Madras Handkerchiefs Terms of sale, for all sums under 100 dollars, cash; between 100 and 300 dollars, 90 days; above 300 dollars, 4 months. Notes with approved endorser, negotiable at the bank, will be required.
THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. v. m. 29th October 1804. tds
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of the late George Braxton, dec. are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated and those indebted to the said estate, are required to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is anxious to close her administration, on as soon as possible.
MARY BRAXTON, Adm. With the Will annexed of Geo. Braxton, dec. King Wm county, Oct. 20th, 1804. 4w

Valuable property for sale.
ON Thursday the 13th of December next, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, the PLANTATION whereon I now live, containing about one thousand acres, together with TWENTY NEGROES , all the Stock, Plantation Utensils & Household Furniture. The terms of payment for the Land, will be one third cash, and the balance in two yearly instalments, for the payment of which, a deed of trust on the property will be required. On all the other articles, a credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. This plantation is eligibly situated on the main road from New Canton to Richmond, two miles from the former place and the same distance from James river; it is at present under good fences, is well watered and timbered, has an excellent dwelling house, with kitchen, smoke house, &c. &c. all in good repair, and is generally allowed to be, in point of fertility, not inferior to any plantation in the neighbourhood. On the same day will be sold, on the premises, on a credit of two months, two well improved LOTS , in the town of New Canton, one of which is now leased for seven years, at forty-five pounds per annum. For this property bond and approved security (bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid) will be required. For further particulars enquire of Mr. George Watt, Richmond, or Mr. James Rea in New Canton.
ROBERT HILL. Buckingham county, 20th Sept. 1804. tf THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED.
ONE situated at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Mason's hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences. One other, situated in the Alley, between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse and that leading to Mayo's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robins.
The other situated on the back street, rear Harris's Tobacco manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins.
Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to
JOSEPH GALLEGO, Who has for sale, a light COACHEE , nearly new, with plated mounted Harness complete for two horses. tf Oct 12, 1804.
Two subcribers have commenced business in the house lately occupied by James Fisher, under the firm of
FISHER & LESUEUR. They offer for sale, a general assortment of
GROCERIES, On the usual terms JAMES FISHER. JOHN L. LESUEUR. Richmond, Oct. 8th, 1804.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia district, bearing date the 6th day of June, 1804, in behalf of Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards against David Ross and others, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Goochland courthouse, on the 29th day of November next,
A Tract of Land, In said county, on Beardslam creek, containing fifteen hundred acres more or less, including the land whereon the courthouse is situated, bounded by the lands of Samuel Woodson and others, and commonly called Ross's Goochland Courthouse Tract, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of ten thousand dollars, and the expenses attending the sale.
BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. October 15th, 1804. tds
To be let, on building Lots, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office.
An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY —6th Requisition. AT a meeting of the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 19th of October, 1804.
Resolved, That the Shareholders pay to James Rauder, Treasurer, the sum of fifteen dollars, on each share, on or before the first day of December next.—Extract from the minutes, 15D
JAMES BRANDER, CL. It is expected that shareholders, by purchase, will not fail to comply with the late former notice, requiring them to produce to the clerk, authenticated copies of their deeds of transfer. J. B.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an application will be made to the next General Assembly to vest in me all the property which Henry Skinner of Charles City county died possessed of, or entitled to.
ANN BROWN. Washington Henry Academy.
THE Trustees of the above Academy having repaired all the buildings which are now attached to that institution; consisting of a convenient dwelling house, kitchen, dairy, smoke house and school house; which to engage for the ensuing year a Teacher, capable of instructing youth in the dead languages, practical Mathematics, and the English language grammatically.
On Saturday the 10th of November next a meeting of the Trustees will be held on the premises; at which time and place, gentlemen qualified as above, and desirous of obtaining the situation, are respectfully invited to attend, in order that the Trustees may select from among the candidates the one who shall be the best approved by a majority of the board. The Teacher who shall be thus chosen, shall have appropriated to his use, in addition to the above houses at least 250 acres of land.
The situation of Washington Henry Academy is in the centre of a populous and respectable neighbourhood, about ten miles from Richmond, is remarkably well heated, and possesses the advantage of some excellent springs of water.
THOS. TINSLY, Pres'd. of the Trustees. Hanover county, Oct. 15th, 1804. * The principal building was destroyed some years ago by fire. 3t
Notice....The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfinished business in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balance due to the United States—And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees the law directs.
As most of the above-mentioned lands were sold in Dec. 1803, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next. The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th 1804.
We have received a small additional supply of
MADEIRA WINE, Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter cask.
GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, 14th July, 1804. (tf)
ADVERTISEMENT. To be sold on the 3d day of November next, on the premises, on 12 months credit,
The Glebe Land, Lying in Hanover county, St. Martin's Parish, supposed to be 320 acres or thereabouts; but more fully to ascertain the true quantity, it will be surveyed to the purchaser. This is a most desirable situation, as also a very healthy one—the improvements on the land are reasonably good—possession to be had the first day of January, 1805, the purchaser giving bond with good and sufficient security, on the day of sale, payable to the Overseers of the Poor.
The Overseers of the Poor for Hanover County, Hanover county, 1st Oct 1804. tds
On the 22nd day of September next, will be SOLD, at Dismal Bridge, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A TRACT OF LAND, Containing about 425 acres, lying partly in New Kent and partly in James City county, on each side of Dismal creek, and extending below the bridge, whereon Lewis A. Paul, esq. formerly resided.—The dwelling house thereon is a large, new and commodious one; the store house, granary and various other houses are all in good order. The quality of the soil is such as is usually found on Chickahominy, and both a tavern and store, it is believed, may be kept there to advantage. This valuable property is to be sold at the request of John L. Dromey, esq. under a deed of trust made to the undersigned by Lewis A. Paul, esq. to secure the payment of £ 500 with interest to the said Dromey.—the deed is recorded in the General Court. In the same deed a moiety of a LOT in Richmond is mentioned belonging to Mrs. Paul, but as she did not execute the deed, that will not be offered for sale, and should she survive her husband, she will be entitled to a dower in the said tract of land, whereof it was deemed necessary to apprise those who might be induced to purchase. The sale will take place at one o'clock, or thereabout.
CHAMPION TRAVIS. JAMES SEATTLE. Williamsburg, Aug. 6, 1804. The sale of the above property is POSTPONED till the 7th November next, when it will take place at Dismal bridge. J. Seattle, G. Travis. September 25, 1804.
WILLIAM MCCAY, Watch Maker, Richmond, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES , a large quantity of fashionable SEALS, KEYS and CHAINS , which he will dispose of low for cash. He has also on hand, a few good CLOCKS. N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1804. 8w
Notice is hereby given, That on the 17th day of November next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises,
One certain tract of Land, Lying in the upper end of Goochland county, on the branches of the Bird creek, adjoining the lands of Samuel Gist, David Ross, Daniel Slayton and others. This land is good for grain, and great part will bring tobacco. It will be sold by a power of attorney, the land being under a mortgage to me from Thomas Dickerson of Henry county. Whoever supposes they have claim on the above land, must come forward and make it known on the day of sale.
THOMAS HENDERSON. FOR SALE, At Louisa Courthouse, on the first Wednesday in December next, one hundred and eighty-two
Valuable Slaves, Consisting of men, women, boys and girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, deceased, among them is a valuable TANNER , regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February 1805, will be given, on the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted.
CHARLES SMITH, Acting Executor of Christopher Smith, dec. October 1, 1804. tds
NOTICE. Some months ago, I gave my bond with security, to Mr. Cornelius Buck, as agent for James Garnett only surviving assignee of John Ellis a Bankrupt, and administrator of the said John Ellis, and William Nichols surviving partner of a mercantile house, under the firm of Nichols and Wilson—for £ 628 18s. payable to the said Buck as agent, on the 10th day of November next, it being the consideration for two lots. Since that time an attachment has issued from the Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, prohibiting me from paying and Mr. Buck from receiving, any money on account of the said persons. This notice is therefore intended as a caution to people not to take an assignment of said bond. It may probably prevent a mistake on the part of Mr. Buck and others. Jas. ROWLAND. October 9th, 1804. tf
JUST RECEIVED, At S. PLEASANT'S Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best
PEN-KNIVES Which will be sold at the dozen or single.
Hay-Market Garden.
NOW in a high state of accommodation for ENTERTAINMENT, being provided with excellent Musicians and a Fire Worker of great celebrity, will be prepared to amuse visitors during the races, with CONCERTS, BALLS, FIRE-WORKS & ILLUMINATIONS , in the most splendid style.—The musical arrangements directed by Monsieur Polly, and the Fire Works and Illuminations prepared and exhibited by Monsieur St. Aubin, a pupil of Mr. Josellyn, professor of Fire Work at the Tivoli Gardens in Paris, lately from Philadelphia and Baltimore. September 26th, 1804.
Notice. The Copartnership of CLAIBOURNE BARKSDALE & SON , was by mutual consent, on the first day of October last dissolved. All those who have claims against said concern, as well as those who are owing them, will apply to Grief and Claibourne Barksdale, jr. either to receive or pay, as the case may be, by whom the business will in future be carried on. Claibourne Barksdale. Grief Barksdale. 15th September, 1804. 6w
COMMITTED to the jail of this county on the 15th day of August last, a Negro Man named BEN , about five feet six or seven inches high, very black; he says he belongs to Burnett Lewis, and was hired by Burwell Bassett, Esq. guardian for said Lewis, to William Strode of Richmond. The owner is desired to take him out and pay his prison charges, or he will be dealt with according to law. J. H. CHRISTIAN, Deputy sheriff for Robert Boyd, sheriff of New-Kent county. October 13th, 1804. 2m
Seventy Negroes FOR SALE. —Enquire of the Printer. October 1st, 1804. tf
FOR SALE, A very handsome Farm, LIVING in CHARLES CITY, FIVE miles from City Point, 18 from Petersburg, 23 from Richmond; containing 438 acres. The land is of superior quality to that ridge which lies between James and Chickahominy rivers; 50 acres of it may be made meadow capable of being watered; the situation is high, dry and pleasant; the water excellent and in abundance; and the subscriber believes there are few healthier spots to be found in Virginia.—On it he has just finished an excellent house, under his own inspection, of the best selected timber, in a neighbourhood remarkable for good timber; it is 37 feet square, two stories high, with garnet rooms, wainscotted chair board high thro' the house—All necessary out houses just built. To save trouble the price is £ 1400, in two annual payments well secured. SAMUEL TYLER. Williamsburg, Oct. 17th, 1804. 6w
To be Sold, For Ready Money. In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, esq. in order to raise the sum of two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars and sixty five cents, with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 2d day of July, 1805, till payment—and the further sum of three thousand three hundred and sixty one dollars and sixty-four cents, with the like interest from the 29th day of September, 1805, till payment, being the balance due on the two last instalments of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, deceased, under a decree of the High Court of Chancery, and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots & Tenements, OR such part of them as may be necessary to raise the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale.—An estate or plantation in Goochland, called Gales , containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd Creek, and purchased by the said Ross of the representatives of James Gole, of William Cole and of John Hughes, & adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross. Also, an estate or plantation, or all the greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect , containing by estimation, twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Haden. Also, the following lots, in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit:—Lot No. 63, on which the warehouse is built—Lot No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes—and Lot, No. 79, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother.
The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Saturday the 1st day of December next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested. John Wickham, Benj. Mosby, Geo. Greenhow, } Trustees. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1804.
NOTICE. THAT I shall on Saturday the third day of November next, at the residence of Captain Thomas Boothe, near the Basin of the Canal in this city, proceed to expose to sale, all the Personal Estate of Robert Sydnor, dec. consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture ; Also, a female SLAVE , about 24 years old. For all purchases under ten dollars ready money will be required, and for all above that sum, three months credit will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security. The slave will be sold on six months credit. All persons having claims against the said estate are desired to bring them forward without delay, duly authenticated; and those who are indebted, will please discharge the same. LUCY SYDNOR, Adm'r. of Robert Sydnor, dec. Richmond, 22d October, 1804.
FALL GOODS. WILLIAM GALT, has received by the ship Susan & Polly from London, and the ship Mary from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of
Fall & Winter Goods, Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on his usual low terms, for Cash or Country Produce. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1804.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANT'S BOOK-STORE.
TO RENT, Till the 27th May, 1805,
THE TENEMENT, Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. BURROO.—For further particulars apply to
WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, Sept. 8th, 1804. tf
Mediterranean Passports. NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804. The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. Gm
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by
GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf
Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT IN WILLIAMSBURG, Has just received, by the Commerce, Capt. Bowers, direct from London, a supply of
Useful & fashionable Goods By the Brutus, Capt. Bunce, who is daily expected from Liverpool, his
Woollens, Ironmongery, &c. will be received. All of which, being purchased with cash, from the manufacturers themselves, will be found good in their respective kinds; and as such offered on as low terms as they can be afforded, to his friends and countrymen, whose orders will always meet with his wonted attention. August 25th, 1804. 8m
The subscribers agree to run a SWEET STAKES over the Pridenville Course, in Amelia county, on Thursday the 8th of November next, with Cows and Fillies three years old this spring, and no more, carrying on each 66 lbs. entrance fifty dollars, half forfeit. The subscription to close the 25th day of October next. The costs and filies to be accurately described at the time of entering. To run one mile heats. Entrance to be made by personal application, or letter directed to the subscriber, living at Pridenville. Three costs already entered. JAMES TOWNES, Jr. Amelia, 10th Sept. 1804. tf
A Black Woman, Between forty and fifty years of age, wanting to attend to making beds and cleaning rooms—One who can come well recommended for industry, sobriety and honesty, shall receive very high wages. For terms apply to the printer hereof. 24th September, 1804.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN DAWSON, dec. of Amherst county, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same.—And those having claims against the estate, are also requested to bring them forward, legally authenticated, that they may be discharged. JOHN S. DAWSON, Administrator of JOHN DAWSON, dec. August 10, 1804. 2m
Taliaferro & Dickenson, Offer for Sale on very low terms, Antigua Rum by the Hhd; Teneriffe Wine by the Pipe; Sherry by the gr. Cask; Loaf and Brown Sugar by the Hhd or Barrel; best green Coffee by the Bag; Imperial, Young Hyson and Hyson Tea by the Chest; Molasses by the Hhd; Earthen and Glass Ware by the Crate; Liverpool Salt by the Sack; Cotton Cards by the Box; Pepper, Ginger and Pimento by the Bag; Wrapping Paper by the Ream; Mustard by the Doz.; India Muslins by the Piece or Bale. Also, ten Tons Bar-Iron. Richmond, 14th September, 1804. tf
Full bred Horses for sale. THE subscriber being very successful for seven years past in breeding horses from the best English turf stock, has now for sale, about twenty of unexceptionable blood; consisting of brood mares, colts and fillies, from four to one year old; among them are three very fine imported mares, and covered by Dragon & Stirling the last season. Warranted pedigrees of them all will be shown; they are very healthy and in fine condition, and well worth the attention of any gentleman, who wishes to get the best blood. If they are not sold at private sale, they will be set up to the highest bidder, at the Bowling Green, on the second Tuesday in November next; one third of the money will be expected on the day of sale, one other third in six months after, and the remainder in twelve months. Bond and approved security will be expected. The subscriber has also three very fine English Stallions, to be sold at the same time and on the same terms, among them the famous horses Dragon and Archduke. JOHN HOOMES. Bowling-Green, Sept. 15th, 1804. tds
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, In one of the apartments above Mr. Burr's Store. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 1, 1804. tf
WILLIAM JONES, of Philadelphia, and NEIL M'COULL of Richmond, being appointed to settle the business of ROSS & FORD —the collection of the debts devolves on Neil M'Coull, who requests those indebted to come forward and give assurances, or when payment may be expected, as it is his duty to commence suits immediately against those who do not. WILLIAM JONES. NEIL M'COULL. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1804. 3w
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
TO be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 15th day of November next, at the dwelling house of Mrs. Jane S. Bolling, relict of the late Robert Bolling, esq. dec. of Goochland county, all the stocks of
Horses, Horned Cattle & Hogs. A credit of 12 months will be given for all sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. All persons having any claim or demand against the estate of the deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber for settlement; and those indebted are earnestly desired to make speedy payment. J. B. FERGUSON, Adm'r. of Robt. Bolling, dec. 24th Oct 1804. 5t
VIRGINIA: At a Court held for Halifax County, the 31st day of May, 1804. Joseph Hewell, plaintiff } In Chancery. Against Pleasant Turner, defendant. THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security agreeable to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy, JOHN BARKSDALE, D. C. H. C.
At a Court of Quarters Sessions continued by adjournment and held for James City county, on Tuesday the 14th day of August, 1804. Daniel Jones, plaintiff } In Chancery. Against Benjamin Leman and Rebecca his wife, late Rebecca Turner, Thomas Turner, Harriett Turner, Eliza Turner, Clarissa Turner, and Eleanor Turner, children of John Turner, deceased, and John Goodall, administrator, &c. of John Turner, defts. THE defendants, Benjamin Leman and Rebecca his wife, Thomas Turner, Harriett Turner, Eliza Turner, Clarissa Turner and Eleanor Turner, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth; On the motion of the Plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the second Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of this county. Copy—Teste, RO: H. WALLER, c. c.
A Brick Lumber-House, On the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse now occupied by Taliaferro and Dickenson.—Possession to be given on the 1st of October next—for terms apply to
MARCUS ELCAN. July 6th, 1804. wtf
The subscriber living in Caroline county, about six miles above Oxford, on the North river, hath about ten thousand
Grafted Apple Trees, Of different sizes, for sale, to wit:—Winter and Summer Cheeses, Greenings, Crabs, Limber Twigs, Queenings, Calheadas, and various other kinds, which he will disp. of at six pence, except the Crabs, which are at eight pence. wtf MATTHEW TERRELL. Richmond James River Company.
At a meeting of the President and Directors of the Richmond James River Company, on the 6th October, 1804. Resolved, That a second requisition of five dollars on each share be made on the stockholders, and that the same be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 15th November next. Extract from the Minutes, ROBERT POLLARD, Clerk.
Land for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Burnley, to answer the purposes therein specified, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 24th day of November next, three hundred and eighty-two and one half ACRES OF LAND , lying in the lower end of Louisa, immediately on the Richmond road, leading from Louisa courthouse, adjoining the lands of Jesse Hoggard, Seth Burnley, John Diggs, Mrs. Christmas, &c. On this land there is a small plantation, orchards, a tolerable good dwelling house, barn and out houses, immediately on the road. WILLIAM G. POINDEXTER, Trustee. October 6th, 1804. oawtf
TO RENT, And may be entered upon the first day of December next,
A Tenement and Lot, At Charlotte Courthouse, consisting of a good store-house and counting room, a lumber-house, and a small two story dwelling-house, all nearly new; a stable with some necessary out-houses—The high commanding situation of this place gives it a salubrious air, which makes it healthy indeed; the prospect is handsome, and the water is inferior to none in this part of the country; it is an agreeable neighbourhood, and the inhabitants wealthy; the site remarkable for the advantages of its local situation, standing on one of the most public post roads, leading, direct from the northern to the southern states, and to the market towns of Richmond and Petersburg, a considerable part of the country trade centering at this place. To any gentleman in the mercantile line wanting a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, and an advantageous situation for active business, wishing to rent, may know the terms on application to the subscriber, living near Charlotte courthouse. THOMAS READ. 22d September, 1804. wtd
10 Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, living near Charlotte courthouse, about the last of July, a likely black negro fellow; he is 25 or 6 years old, very large, had one of his front upper teeth out; had on when he went off Virginia cloth jacket & breeches; he is supposed to be lurking in the neighbourhood of Chinquapin church, in the upper end of Amelia county, as he was raised near there.—Whoever will secure the said fellow in any jail so that I get him, shall receive the above reward; and if brought home shall be allowed besides all reasonable expenses. DANIEL WILLIAMS, October 16th, 1804. w4w