Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-03-04 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1239.]
RICHMOND.—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1806.
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IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive.
Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (11)
TO THE FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF HALIFAX. FELLOW-CITIZENS,
THE period approaches when you will again convene for the purpose of choosing two delegates to represent you in the General Assembly of this commonwealth. The duties of a representative are so numerous and so diversified, that the people, who alone are interested, ought to have the fullest confidence in the integrity and the talents of the persons on whom they bestow a trust of such importance to themselves, and their country. The great responsibility of the trust itself, the danger of its being abused to the injury of those, by whom it is granted; the well founded apprehension that few individuals possess all the qualifications requisite to constitute a legislator, create the strongest claims on the circumspection, vigilance and deliberation of the people. As there ought to be a congeniality of sentiment and interests, between the representative and his constituents, to meet it would appear to be the most assured of all political paradoxes for the people to vote for men, whose feelings, interests or opinions are repugnant to their own. The people have an inalienable right of choice; but they have neither a moral, nor a political right to abuse their privilege to their own injury or that of the community. They have not a right for the important functions of legislation, to vote for wicked and flagitious men; nor have they in a government, founded like ours in common consent, and organized for the common good, the right of voting for men, whose principles are inimical to the essence and genius of the constitution. The representative has also his rights: On subjects submitted to the legislature he has a right to give an impartial and a conscientious vote agreeable to the best lights of his understanding; but as a representative he is bound to conform to the sense of his immediate constituents, whenever that sense can be fully and fairly ascertained. In all other cases he may exercise a sound and an honest discretion.
These are the outlines of my opinions of the relation existing between the people and those to whom they delegate a portion of their political powers or in other words their representatives. I have conceived it my duty to make these observations, previous to a declaration of my intention of becoming a candidate for your suffrages at the ensuing election. The office, for which I am a candidate will then be vacant, and although I have not the vanity to think myself eminently qualified to discharge the duties of the station; still I believe it to be one of the greatest privileges resulting from our republican institutions; a privilege which has been canonized by the revolution, which separated us eternally from the wicked, corrupt and hereditary systems of Europe; a privilege, which constitutes the main pillar of every republican government, that any citizen is at liberty to become a candidate for any office, within the gift of his fellow-citizens. In this country we have no privileged orders; no classes of men, who claim prerogatives and immunities for the illustrious deed, of their ancestors. We are all upon a level; have the same equality of rights; The constitution knows no difference between one citizen and another, all are equally eligible to the first stations; the only qualifications are honesty, capacity and attachment to the constitution. If the people think me entitled to their confidence, I have the consolation of knowing that the constitution presents no impediment to my election; but if they think any other candidate more eminently entitled to their confidence, on him they should bestow their votes, and it will be my duty to acquiesce in their decision.
On occasions similar to the present, it is not unusual for candidates to declare their political opinions. I will therefore make a concise declaration of mine. I am now an, and ever have been a republican; warmly attached to the principles of representation and responsibility, as I have never been able to comprehend the political dogma, "of the many being made for the few." I am a friend to economy in the expenditure of public money, and should at all times be opposed to laying any pecuniary burthens upon the people, except such as appeared to me, to be indispensably necessary to support the credit, the honor, and the dignity of the government. Some burthens are indispensably necessary. Works of general utility cannot be accomplished without the aid of money; this cannot be obtained, but through the medium of taxes in one shape or another; these taxes however apparently indirect the mode of collection, must be ultimately borne by the people at large, and surely there are very few, who would not pay them cheerfully, if when collected, they were applied to objects by which all would be benefited.
The limits of this address will not permit me to attempt a refutation of all the various objections which may be made to my success. I shall
therefore confine myself to that, which is urged with the most confidence and industry. This objection relates to my profession. It is true, that I am by profession, a Lawyer; if this be a crime, I cannot plead innocence; but if to be a Lawyer is not a crime, I am astonished it should be considered a disqualification for office. The time, I trust, has not arrived in this country, when men are to be proscribed on account of their pursuits and avocations in life. If such a principle was once sanctioned, the poison which it contains would soon diffuse its baneful influence over the whole political body. It would extend not only to trades and professions, but to creeds and opinions; and instead of beholding a few proscribed individuals, we should see the same system of intolerance and persecution extending itself to whole sects and communities of people. From political intolerance, the transition would be extremely easy to religious persecution. The freedom of opinion would no longer be tolerated. One portion of society would be arrayed against another; many of our most virtuous and enlightened citizens would be excluded from offices, of honor, profit and trust, not for want of talents, not for want of pure and disinterested zeal for the public happiness and prosperity, but because their religious or political opinions might not be deemed orthodox by the prevailing party of the day. The Hydra of persecution would again rear its crest, and rear asunder all the chords of social intercourse, of private & public confidence.
The constitution under which we live is not founded on these narrow and illiberal principles. The statesmen and the sages who formed that charter were well aware, that the merits of men are not measured by their pursuits in life, or their religious or political opinions. The objection now made to Lawyers is of modern date. If we look back to the commencement of our revolutionary struggle with Great Britain, we shall not see that the Lawyers of that day, were the last to step forward and vindicate the rights of their country and humanity. When the house of Burgesses in Virginia, was charmed and enslaved by the resistless eloquence of a Henry, truth and reason were not supposed to lose their influence and their energy, because they came from the mouth of a Lawyer. When at the present moment we are in the habit of eulogizing the great and enlightened citizen, who now administers our government, we do not conceive that the lustre of his virtues or the wisdom of his administration are diminished or obscured, because he has been one of the distinguished ornaments of the bar. To these illustrious examples I may also add the names of a Pendleton and a Wythe.
Having stated my pretensions to your suffrages, I have done what I conceived to be my duty—it is now yours to compare my qualifications with those of my competitors; if you think theirs superior to mine, you have an unquestionable right to act in conformity to that opinion; but if you think proper to honor me with your confidence, I pledge myself that the talents I possess, shall be exerted to promote the general welfare, the harmony, and happiness of my fellow citizens. I am, respectfully, WILLIAM B. BANKS.
WILL BE SOLD, for Cash, on Saturday the first of March, at A. Meantley's in Shed Town, All the Estate of SMITH BLAKEY, deceased, consisting of Slaves, Mules, Waggons, Household and Kitchen Furniture. GEO. BLAKEY, Adm'r. of Smith Blakey. 5th Feb. 1806. wids
Land for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale, 950 acres of that valuable tract of LAND, belonging to the late col. Bernard Markham, dec. about three miles above Manchester and lying upon the river affording several very convenient mill seats; this tract possesses many advantages which would be considerable to a purchaser. It is now under high cultivation, inclosed in a good fence and well watered; two thirds of the above tract is covered with valuable timber, and lies convenient either to the turnpike or river. The above land if not disposed of privately, prior to the 1st day of May, will then be offered at public auction, on the premises, in lots to suit purchasers. Any person wishing to view it, will be shown it by the subscriber, or in his absence by William Bowles residing thereon. George Markham. December 24th, 1805. wtlmay
FOR SALE, MY Tract of LAND lying in the county of Fluvanna, containing by patent 974 acres, about 300 of which are cleared, part thereof is under a good fence; lies very level, and produces corn, wheat, and tobacco—most excellent for the reception of manure. It is about twelve miles above Columbia, and about five miles from James and Rivanna rivers: fine range for stock, and the land is well timbered with pine, oak, and hickory:—good orchards of different kinds, and remarkable for fruit every year (in consequence of the high situation); excellent water, and a plenty of meadow ground: there is a dwelling house and barn, insured in the Fire Assurance Office, with out-houses sufficient for the reception of a family, on a beautiful and healthy situation. Any person wishing to purchase, will be shown the premises by application to the subscriber, living on the place. The terms are, one third of the purchase money paid down, and two equal, annual payments for the balance. Bonds and approved security will be required, as also a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments. HEZEKIAH STONE. February 22, 1806. 3w
JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE, 1500 pair ladies' Morocco and Kid TIES and SLIPPERS, assorted colours. A few Tierces prime GREEN COFFEE A few Barrels prime SHAD 100 lbs. SPANISH INDIGO 20 Barrels HERRINGS. SHAFARD & LUCKE.
FOR SALE, ON THURSDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL NEXT, MY LOT, in the town of Columbia, situated in the most convenient part for business, adjoining the Tobacco Warehouse, with a TWO STORY STONE HOUSE, calculated for public and private life, which is forty-six feet long and twenty-six feet wide; has six fire places; two good cellars; a handsome store room; two counting rooms and six other rooms, with a large, new and well built meat house; also an unfinished wood house twenty-six feet wide and sixteen feet long, nearly completed, with a stable back of it. The terms of sale are, one third of the purchase money to be paid in four months; one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years. Bonds with approved security, as also a deed of trust will be required on the property to secure the payments. February 22, 1806. W. J. STONE. 3w
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND, about half of which is well timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Ex'rs & Ex'rs of S. Couch.
WILL BE SOLD, on Thursday, the 20th of March next, all the Personal Property of James Fowler, deceased, consisting of a quantity of upper and sole Leather; eighteen Beds and Furniture, and a great variety of other valuable household and kitchen Furniture. Credit will be given until the first day of January, 1807, for all sums above fifteen Dollars, the purchasers giving Bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. The sale will be on the premises. All persons having claims against the estate, are requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated, before the day of sale, for adjustment. Those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. TH. WALTON, Adm'r. with the Will annexed. Caterpillar, 25th Feb. 1806. 4w
FOR SALE—IMMEDIATELY, WOODBURY MILLS, Lately built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Burr and one pair Cologne stones, with elevators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business: situated on a constant stream, in the midst of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James river, and 23 miles above Richmond. To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed, under a post and rail fence, with garden laid in, all new, being lately finished; a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes. If not sold before the 1st day of May next, they will, on that day, be offered for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the premises—Terms of sale—one third cash, and the other two thirds at two annual payments. THOMAS HARRIS, Jun. Powhatan Co'ty, Jan 27, 1806. [ep3w&wids]
WILL BE SOLD, at public sale, at the dwelling house of the late John Lizzan, dec. on Saturday the fifteenth day of next month, TWO COWS, sundry Articles of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, one HORSE, and a parcel of CARPENTER'S TOOLS. Three months credit will be given for all sums above ten dollars on the purchaser giving bond and approved security; for all sums under ten dollars cash will be expected. SAMUEL LIZZAN, Adm'r. of John Lizzan, dec. Henrico county, 18th Feb. 1806. 3w
VULCAN, A FINE JACK-ASS; will stand the ensuing season, to commence the first of March and end the first of August, at my mill in Chesterfield county, twenty miles above Petersburg and thirty from Richmond, and will be let to mares on the following terms—six dollars and one quarter the season; notes to that amount must be sent with the mares, or they will not be received, which may be discharged at any time within the season, by the payment of five dollars, with one quarter to the groom. The great size, strength and vigour of Vulcan, entitle him to be ranked among the first Jacks in the United States. Vulcan stood the last season at Mr. R. Wethers' in Dinwiddie, and is thought by him a very sure foal getter. Vulcan was got by the Duke of Brunswick, his dam by the Royal Gift. February 19, 1806. FRANCIS EPPES. 11A
NEIL M'COULL, Has received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805. 11A
MESSAGE From the President of the United States, respecting the application of HAMET CARAMALLI, ex-bashaw of Tripoli. (Continued.)
Extract of a letter from Robert Denison, secretary to the commander of the Mediterranean squadron, to the secretary of the navy—dated MALTA, May 22d, 1805. It appears, by a variety of letters which have been received that the bashaw is seriously disposed and earnestly desirous of peace with the United States, and what confirms this idea beyond all doubt is, the receipt by col. Lear, of a letter, written at the express solicitation of the bey, by the Spanish consul, with overtures for opening a negotiation, and accompanying a teschera or passport, under the bey's seal guaranteeing the inviolability of any person or persons sent to Tripoli to treat of peace. These direct evidences of a pacific disposition in the bashaw were a few days ago prefaced by a communication to commodore Barron from Mr. Nissen the Danish consul, written at the desire of the minister, Sidi Mahomet Doghies, expressing the minister's sincere and earnest wish for the re-establishment of peace, and recommending that a person should be sent over immediately to commence a negotiation. In consequence of these repeated and unequivocal manifestations of a disposition, on the part of the enemy, to accommodate differences, the commander in chief thought it his duty officially to communicate to the consul general his opinion that the present moment is favorable for opening a negotiation, and the latter having expressed his coincidence therewith, the measure has been agreed upon, and col. Lear is making arrangements to proceed, on board the Essex frigate, to the coast of Tripoli, in the course of 2 or 3 days. Commodore Barron entertains the most sanguine hopes of the happy issue of this measure, and anticipates with not less confidence than pleasure, the speedy emancipation of captain Bainbridge and his suffering companions. I think it is not hazarding too much to say there is scarcely a doubt but the business will be honorably and satisfactorily terminated in less than a fortnight.
Article 3d of the preliminary articles of a treaty of peace to be entered into between the President and citizens of the United States of America, on one part, and the bashaw, bey and subjects of Tripoli, in Barbary, on the other part.
Upon the conclusion of a peace, as aforesaid, between the United States and the regency of Tripoli, all the forces of the United States which have been, and may be, in hostility against the bashaw of Tripoli, in the province of Derne, or elsewhere within the dominions of the said bashaw, shall be withdrawn therefrom, and no supplies shall be given by, or in behalf of the United States, during the continuance of the peace aforesaid, to any of the subjects of the said bashaw, who may be in hostility against him, in any part of his dominions; and the Americans will use all means in their power to persuade the brother of the said bashaw, who is co-operating with them at Derne, &c. to withdraw from the territory of the said bashaw of Tripoli; but they will not use any force or improper means to effect that object; and in case he should withdraw himself as aforesaid, the bashaw engages to deliver up to him his wife and children, now in his power. (Signed) TOBIAS LEAR, Commissioner in behalf of the United States for negotiating a peace with his excellency the bashaw of Tripoli.
EXTRACTS. Colonel Lear to William Eaton, Esquire. TRIPOLI, June 6th, 1805. In consequence of a representation made to me by commander Barron, that the present was a favorable moment for us to enter into a negotiation with the bashaw of Tripoli, and my instructions leaving it to the commander of our forces in this sea to determine the proper time for such an attempt, I repaired off this place on the 26th ultimo, in the United States' frigate Essex, and immediately opened a communication with the bashaw. His demands were $200,000 for peace and ransom, and the delivery on our part of all the Tripolines in our possession, and a restoration of all their property. These terms were at once rejected in toto; and after some discussion, I proposed as the ultimatium, that a mutual delivery of prisoners should take place, and as he had a balance of more than 200 in his favor, I would give him 60,000 dollars for them; but not a cent for peace, which should be made on terms of the most favored nation with whom he has a treaty, and a regulation res-
pealing prisoners, if a future war should take place between our nations; and in order to prevent any fruitless altercation, I declared I would not go on there to complete the business until these terms were formally acceded to. The weather proving bad for the season, obliged our vessels to keep off, and prevented a regular communication with the shore, which prevented the completion of the preliminaries until the 3d inst. when they were sent off to me with the bashaw's seal. I immediately went on shore, and in 24 hours all the officers and crew of the late frigate Philadelphia were sent on board the ships. I found that the heroic bravery of our few countrymen at Derne, and the idea that we had a large force and immense supplies at that place, had made a deep impression on the bashaw. I kept up that idea, and endeavored from thence to make an arrangement favorable to his brother, who, although not found to be the man whom many had supposed, was yet entitled to some consideration from us. But I found that this was impracticable, & that if persisted in, would drive him to measures which might prove fatal to our countrymen in his power. I therefore engaged, of course, that on the conclusion of peace, we should withdraw all our forces and supplies from Derne, and other parts of his dominions; and the bashaw engages, that if his brother withdraws himself quietly from his dominions, his wife and family should be restored to him. This is all that could be done, and I have no doubt the United States will, if deserving, place him in a situation as eligible as that in which he was found. (TO BE CONTINUED.)
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, Feb. 21. A bill was received from the Senate, to suspend the commercial intercourse between the U. States, and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo. This bill prohibits all commercial intercourse between citizens or inhabitants of the U. States, and any part of the island of St. Domingo not in the possession and under the acknowledged government of France; in violation of this provision, the vessel and cargo are to be forfeited. It is limited to one year, and the President is authorised at any intermediate time to take off the restraints and prohibitions. Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. Gregg, agreeably to notice given yesterday, called for the order of the day, on a resolution, offered by him on the 6th day of December, for the repeal of so much of an act of Congress, regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the U. States, south of the state of Tennessee, as appropriates any portion thereof to the satisfaction of claims under certain acts of Georgia. Mr. Meriwether moved a postponement till Monday.
Mr. Eppes moved a postponement till the second Monday of March. He said every member knew his sentiments on this subject. He was in favor of the proposition of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. But, while so many interesting subjects, in which the national welfare was directly involved, remained unacted upon, he did think that every thing calculated to disturb the harmony of the House ought to be withheld from consideration; that no unpleasant circumstances, or division of opinion on subordinate points, should prevent the concurrence of men of all parties in the adoption of measures called for by the interesting crisis of our affairs.
Mr. Gregg did not know on what ground gentlemen inferred that this proposition was calculated to cause more division among the members of the House, than any other proposition which might be offered. It was a plain and simple question, whether it was not best, under all the circumstances of the case, to repeal the law making an appropriation for satisfying the claims under the act proposed to be repealed; that Congress might thus forever be done with the subject. Mr. G. said he had forbore calling up this resolution for the reasons assigned by the gentleman from Virginia. Though he considered the subject important, and that it behoved the legislature to decide upon it at an early day, he had thought it most advisable not to call it up till the great national business before the House were attended to. This last business had been unexpectedly to him delayed from time to time; and he thought it probable that the resolution, under consideration, could be acted upon, before the House were prepared to act on the national business. He regretted that the subject of our differences with one of the belligerent nations had not before this

has been acted on. He had laid a resolution on the table on this subject four weeks ago. But it had been delayed by a call for various treasury statements; which he regretted having consented to ask, as, in his opinion, they had no bearing on the subject.
Mr. Jackson rose to move a postponement indefinitely.
Mr. Leib said as this motion involved a decision of the main question he would call for the taking of the Yeas and Nays.
Mr. Thomas hoped the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Jackson) would withdraw his motion, as, from its going to reject the resolution, it would produce all the remarks which would arise from a direct discussion of it. For the reasons which had been urged by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Eppes) who had first spoke, which he considered very cogent; and as the subject of compromise was progressing, and might be settled before the second Monday of March, he hoped the motion for an indefinite postponement would be withdrawn, and that for a postponement to the second Monday of March prevail.
Mr. Jackson said, if he viewed the subject in the same light with the gentleman who had just spoken, he would agree to withdraw his motion. He could, however, never make principle bend to expediency. Principle had heretofore governed his vote, and should still continue to govern it. Even on the ground of expediency, he doubted the propriety of adopting the resolution. It was known there was another subject connected with it, before the legislature. If that should be decided in the negative, it might be proper to agree to this resolution. As there was a probability that that subject would come before the House, he did not wish to bring the subject twice before them in one session. Its discussion had heretofore excited all the malignant passions of the human heart, and it was well calculated to disturb that harmony which ought assiduously to be cherished when they were on the eve of entering on business of the deepest national interest.
Mr. J. said he wished the subject could be avoided altogether. He was heartily sick of it, and wished to get rid of it for ever. But he thought it most proper that the question of compromise should first be decided. If that were negatived, the course pointed out by the resolution of the gentleman from Pennsylvania might be necessary.
Mr. Alison hoped the motion for an indefinite postponement would not prevail. He said that though his sentiments were not changed on this subject, and though they were the same now they ever had been, he did believe the tranquility of the nation depended much on the decision of this question, and the meeting it fairly and fully. He hoped this would take place this session; but with his friend from Virginia, he hoped the subject would not now be taken up. He thought that the other question, relative to a compromise of claims, should be previously discussed. If the question of compromise should not be agreed to, he would agree to that course which would prevent the subject from ever being agitated within these walls, by transferring it entirely to the judiciary tribunals of the country. He would rather make a voluntary return of the whole territory to Georgia than suffer the subject to remain in its present state. Should the compromise be not agreed to, he would in proper time lay a proposition to this effect before the House. He thought the interest of the nation required the getting rid of the subject in this way.
Mr. Jackson withdrew his motion. He said his object could be effected by postponing the resolution from time to time, till the question of compromise should be first decided. He was indeed willing that both questions should be decided at the same time.
Mr. Clark was really concerned his colleague had made this motion. The resolution of the gentleman from Pennsylvania had been before them two months, and not a single step taken respecting it, and now we are told we are not to act upon it till a proposition, not even before us, shall be decided upon. Whatever may be before the other branch of the legislature, we are not at liberty to argue upon it. What prospect then is there to get at this subject, when gentlemen say their object is to postpone it from time to time, till a proposition in its embryo shall be decided upon? If the subject were really considered as composed of such inflammable materials as some gentlemen think, the sooner it is decided the better. Mr. C. said he was ready to go at once into the discussion, and he thought the hotter the battle, the earlier would be the peace that followed it. He was ready to repeal the law, which in the opinion of some gentlemen, gave a sanction to claims founded in fraud and corruption.
Mr. Gregg said he had no objection to the postponement moved by the gentleman from Virginia, provided they could get at the business contemplated by him. But if this could not be done, he was rather for going into a consideration of the resolution. As to the proposition of compromise, he knew nothing of it. No proposition of this kind had been received by the House from the claimants. To postpone therefore this resolution for a business they knew nothing about, was very extraordinary. If he were satisfied they could get at this business within the time mentioned, he would be content to let it rest for the present. But as that
was uncertain, he hoped the resolution would not prevail.
Mr. G. W. Campbell hoped the motion to postpone would prevail. Business of much more importance claimed a prior attention. He conceived that the resolution, when investigated, would be found to contain a very curious principle, which the House would not be likely to adopt. It went not merely to decide on the rights of others, but to strip them of the right of deciding upon those rights. He should be against deciding on the resolution until they had previously decided the question of compromise. As he did not think it necessary, before this decision was made, to deprive themselves of the power of allowing claims which might be brought before them. The postponement would leave an opening to Congress to act on these claims as they may see fit. For this reason, and in order that business of greater moment might be taken up in the first instance, he should be in favor of the postponement.
The question was then taken on the postponement until the 2nd Monday of March, and carried—Ayes 73—Nays 39.
Mr. Nicholson, from the committee of ways and means in the absence of the chairman, reported a bill making appropriation for the support of government for the year 1806, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the bill from the Senate, providing for the payment of the witnesses on the trial of Samuel Chase.
Mr. John C. Smith gave a history of the fate of a similar bill at the close of the last session, and advocated its adoption.
Mr. Macon moved to amend the bill by limiting the payment of witnesses to those summoned on the part of the United States.
On this motion a debate arose, which occupied the remaining part of the sitting; in which Messrs. Macon and Nicholson supported; and Messrs. Alison, Jackson, and Early opposed the amendment.
When, on motion of Mr. Smilie, the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again.
Monday, February 24.
Mr. Gregg from the committee on public lands reported on the petitions of Roger Enos and Robert H. Stone. The report in both cases is unfavorable to the petitioners.
The house took into consideration the bill, received from the Senate, to prohibit commercial intercourse with the island of St. Domingo.
A motion was made by Mr. Nicholson to amend the bill as to require bonds to be given with sureties [The bill from the Senate only required a bond to be given by the masters and owners,] to prevent all trade to the ports of that island which are not in the possession of the French.
Mr. Nicholson supported this amendment.
Mr. J. Clay opposed it.
Mr. Jackson spoke in favor of it.
Mr. Nicholson, for the purpose of allowing further time to examine the provisions of the bill, moved its postponement till to-morrow.
Messrs. Eppes, Bidwell Bedinger and Alison opposed; and Messrs. Nicholson, Leib, J. Clay, and Crowninshield supported the motion, which prevailed—Ayes 57—Nays 53.
Mr. Leib, from the committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of altering the mode of keeping the Journal of the House, made a report, which was referred to a committee of the whole House to-morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of commerce and manufactures reported a bill, to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, which was referred to a committee of the whole House on Thursday.
Mr. J. Randolph moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union upon the resolution amendatory of the constitution of the United States as to the tenure of the judicial office.
Mr. Masters moved to postpone the consideration of it.
Mr. Speaker said this motion was not in order.
The question was taken on going into a committee, and carried—Ayes 65.
Mr. Gregg took the chair.
The resolution having been read, Mr. Randolph moved that the committee should concur in it, which motion was disagreed to—Ayes 51—Nays 55.
The committee rose and reported their disagreement to the resolution.
The House having agreed to consider the report, Mr. Clark moved a postponement till the 3rd Monday of March.
Mr. J. Randolph opposed this motion, and expressed a hope that a postponement for a shorter time would be agreed to.
Messrs. Gregg and Smilie opposed the postponement.
Mr. Masters moved an indefinite postponement.
Mr. Pindley and Mr. J. Randolph opposed; and Mr. Conrad supported this motion, which was lost. The Yeas and Nays being called were Yeas 43—Nays 51.
Mr. Clark withdrew his motion of postponement till the 3rd Monday of March, and moved that the resolution should be made the order for next Monday, in which the House concurred—Ayes 67.
Mr. J. Randolph, after some preliminary remarks, offered the following resolutions, which were referred to a committee of the whole House on Tuesday week.
Whereas it is provided by the sixth section of the 1st article of the constitution of the United States, that no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either house of Congress during his continuance in office: Therefore,
1. Resolved, That a contractor under the government of the United States, is an officer within the purview and meaning of the constitution, and as such, is incapable of holding a seat in this house:
2. Resolved, That the union of a plurality of offices in the person of a single individual, but more especially of the military with the civil authority, is repugnant to the spirit of the constitution of the United States, and tends to the introduction of an arbitrary government:
3. Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law to render any officer, in the army or navy of the United States, incapable of holding any civil office under the United States.
The House, having considered the bill to amend the Library act, ordered it to a third reading to-morrow.
Tuesday February 25.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill to prohibit commercial intercourse with certain parts of the island of St. Domingo.
Mr. Nicholson's motion to require sureties, after considerable debate, was disagreed to.
A debate then ensued on the passage of the bill. Messrs. Nicholson, J. Clay, Eppes, Early, and Smilie supported, and Messrs. J. C. Smith, Quincy, Dana, Ely and Crowninshield opposed it.
When the question was taken by yeas and nays, and the bill passed—Yeas 93—Nays 26.
NEW-YORK, February 20.
The Union Supper.—It appears that on Tuesday evening a supper was given at Dide's Hotel, by way of celebrating the "union of honest men." Lest the reader be at a loss to comprehend the subject, it is necessary to state that, (as extraordinary as it may seem) the Clintonians and the Burrites have at length agreed to entomb their animosities, and to renew the attachment, harmony and friendly intercourse of former days. And truly, this business furnishes a most singular and ludicrous paraphrase on Burr's celebrated toast. Until this moment, we believe the most learned political commentators have not been able to discover the true meaning of the text.
For the amusement of our readers, we have selected the following toasts which were given on the occasion:
5. AARON BURR, late Vice-President of the United States—dignified in the chair; prompt in the cabinet; gallant in the field—May his country duly appreciate his talents and his services.
4. May the spirit of conciliation, so happily manifested on this occasion, continue to progress until the recollection of the late misunderstanding in the Republican family shall be for ever obliterated.
7. A union in principle, and a union of honest men.
10. The return of spring and the breaking of the ice, when the streams of republican energy will unite and flow in one vast torrent, too powerful to be resisted, too pure to be polluted.
16. May the harmony and cordiality of this evening be disseminated among the republicans throughout the state & prove the basis of a sincere and lasting friendship.
COURT OF VICE ADMIRALTY.
NASSAU, Feb 1, 1806.
Before his honor Henry Moreton Dyer, Esq. sole Judge and Commissary.
S. W. WELLS, master.
This vessel went from Baltimore to Trinidad in Cuba, under the charter party for the voyage out and home, and furnished with a special licence from the Chevalier de Yrujo, His Catholic Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America; landed her cargo at Trinidad, and received on board another cargo, which was stated proceeded from cargoes of English ships, captured by Spanish privateers, and carried into Trinidad, the same was shipped by a Mr. Child, and accompanied by his affidavit, declaring the property in the same to be in Thomas Tenant, of Baltimore, merchant, for whom the same was now claimed.
His honor the Judge having heard Advocates & Proctors on both sides thereon, and proof read, admitted the Claim, but directed further proof to be made within three months; as well with respect to the outward cargo, and why the charter party (the breach of which would subject the party to a penalty of dollars 5000) had been broken by the master; & also in such further proof to shew, in what manner and with what hands the property in the present cargo had been acquired.
JUNO PACKARD, master.
His honor the Judge having heard Advocates and Proctors on both sides, the Documents produced in further proof, (a further proof case,) having been read, admitted the documents so exhibited, but the same being insufficient, for the Court to ground its decision. His honor directed that further proof be made within 4 months, with respect to the nature of the trade of neutrals to the Island of Cuba.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1806.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Price, Unit. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Whiskey.
The late armament fitted out at New-York, and which is said to have sailed on some important expedition, has occasioned considerable noise. General MIRANDA, a distinguished military character, and a native of Spain, it seems is the projector and commander of this expedition, and by many it is conjectured that his object is to attack some of the provinces belonging to the Spanish king. The number of ships which sailed, was four, and it is said they have on board all sorts of warlike implements, besides printing presses, types, &c. &c.
By a letter from a friend at New-York, we learn an important fact, that General Miranda, who is said to have sailed lately from New-York, brought with him from England a letter of credit on one house at New-York, for sixty thousand pounds sterling. We shall bye and bye get to the marrow of this business.—Aurora.
The Philadelphia Gazette of the 19th inst. contains the following queries, in the shape of a communication.
SERIOUS QUESTIONS TO MR. MADISON.
"Did Miranda go to Washington about the middle of December last?
"Had he two long interviews with you?
"Did he not present you a plan of an expedition against the province of Caracca?
"Did he support the probability of success by the exhibition of various letters, either real or spurious, supposed to be written to him from his friends in that country?
"Did he shew you a plan of the government he intended to establish in those provinces?
"Did the President peruse the said plan of government, keep the manuscript 24 hours in his possession, and return it afterwards to Miranda approving it in general terms?
"Did you observe to Miranda that Congress did not appear inclined to go to war with Spain?
"Did Miranda reply that if government was not so disposed he could carry the plan into execution himself, if they did not interfere about his preparations?
"Did you answer him after a long pause, that government would shew their eyes, provided he would act with the necessary caution so as not to commit them?
"Did Miranda, return immediately to New-York to make his preparations and act in consequence?
"Is it possible, is it credible that if Miranda had not met from you with a kind of indirect encouragement he would immediately on his return from Washington have proceeded to expenses that a little vigilance alone would have rendered useless?
"Is it credible, that, without that indirect support, two officers of the federal government, at the port of New-York, could have engaged in such a nefarious proceeding?
"Is it credible, that one of them would have permitted his eldest son to attend gen. Miranda in this depredatory expedition, in the capacity of his aid?
"Is it true, that the Leander, in which this young man embarked, had on board many muskets, rifles, pikes, field pieces, howitzers, ammunition of all kinds, regiments, two printing presses, with ten or twelve journeyman printers?
"Is it true, that this vessel remained in port a fortnight after clearing out at the custom-house, to embark recruits, & that the objects of her delay were generally known at New-York?
"Is it to be supposed, that if the administration had even not had any previous information of the scheme, they could be ignorant of these transactions, known to every body else?—Even admitting for supposition sake, that they had not a previous knowledge, would not their supposed ignorance be a glaring proof of the most criminal neglect?
"Has not the honor and neutrality of our country been committed in the most scandalous manner by an hostile armament fitted out in our ports under the eyes of public officers, consisting of American ships under the American flag, with American officers, American crews, American volunteers, American arms, and many other American implements of war, with the object of attacking the colonies of a nation with whom we are at peace?
"Are not all these circumstances together, sufficiently weighty to influence the Spanish commanders, if Miranda's attempt takes place, to lay an embargo on all American property within their jurisdiction?
"Will not the innocent merchant of the United States be exposed to the most serious and disastrous consequences if an event of this nature should take place?
"And should they not consider either
a criminal connivance or a not less culpable neglect on the part of those thro' whose authority such scandalous proceedings could have been checked and prevented as the true causes of their misfortunes?
"These questions are made by every body, and we must confess that daily circumstances occur which in our opinion render a satisfactory answer more and more difficult. We submit them to the public, as immediately interested in the clearing up of a mystery which appears to hang over this affair, and which seriously threatens the interest of our fellow-citizens."
The first impression made on the reader by a perusal of these questions is that they are the offspring of some man, who hatched in the vices of European governments, has undertaken, through ignorance or malevolence, to ascribe to those who administer our system the like atrocities with those committed by transatlantic administrations: in short, that they are the production of some foreigner, who, from causes easily assignable by every man conversant with some recent occurrences, or from those of an inexplicable nature, is thus infamously employed in despoiling one of the purest characters in the nation of his fair fame, and aiming a deadly blow at the character of the whole government. The charges ascribed to the President and Mr. Madison cannot have emanated from an American heart or an American head. They are too absurd and too malignant to be cherished by any one, whose interests are embarked in our common destiny. How they received admission into an American print, unless it was to expose hereafter the disgraceful motives from which they sprang, is not easily to be accounted for.
To enter into a serious refutation of such charges, preferred under the mask of an anonymous signature, were worse than useless. It were to imagine it possible that a part of the American people were made of such materials as to be the dupes of such calumnies. If they were composed of such materials, it would be of little consequence what opinions they entertained. For their esteem could confer no honor, and their censure be no disgrace.
It may not, however, be amiss to notice one source of reprehension, which goes on the ground that the government must have been apprised of the expedition of Miranda, before it took place. It is alleged that every body knew it, and, of consequence, that the administration could not have been ignorant of it. If this is a fact how comes it that the Spanish Minister knew nothing of it? If he had been apprised of it, he surely would not have been silent. How comes it that the Spanish consul was ignorant of it? How comes it that the agents of France were ignorant of it? And how comes it that it was unknown to the merchants of New-York, that very class of men whose interests are said to be so compromised by it, and who, if they had known it, would not have been backward in using decisive means to defeat it? How comes it that it remained unnoticed in all the newspapers?
The facts, as we have had them represented to us are these:
The Leander was stationed at a considerable distance from the city of New-York.
The supplies with which she was furnished were sent from time to time by lighters, in detail.
And Miranda, all this time, was absent from the city.
That he had his confidants is almost certain; but it is equally certain that they did not betray the trust reposed in them.
Under these circumstances, it may well comport with a foreigner, the subject of a government, whose jealous eye is fixed upon the actions of all its subjects, to infer that our government manifests a like vigilance, and exercises a like restraint over the actions of its citizens; but we know better; we know that the government moves in that sphere, and in that only, which the constitution prescribes; & that even in this limited sphere its predominant motive is confidence and not distrust.
(Nat. Intel.)
BURRISM.—Yesterday a communication appeared in the Citizen signed "A Friend to Col. Burr," informing the public that the writer had had considerable opportunity of knowing the sentiments of his party throughout the state, and the measures adopted by them at the seat of government, and that he was "entirely convinced that the differences which have during four years agitated the republican party in this state have received an amicable termination in a re-union of the two divisions designated in newspaper language by the terms of Clintonian and Burrite." This agrees with what we have

Lately heard from Albany. And what a wonderful thing in all this? We have known for some time the auctioneer had got as far as going, going, gone! It follows of course. It is to be hoped these gentlemen have at length discovered the honest man , whose union they have so often toasted. After trying first to attach themselves to the federalists and then to Lewisites, the devil's in it if they can't find a spot to light somewhere.
[N. Y. Herald.]
It would appear from the late New-York papers that the Democrats and Burrites had effected a reconciliation. Sixty five persons dined together at Dide's hotel in honor of the event "which has terminated the late divisions of the state." The meeting consisted of many of the prominent characters of either party, and the toasts are such as must have arisen from mutual concessions.
On this event we shall at present offer no comments—but however we may esteem many of Mr. Burr's advocates, acting as we believed from mistaken ideas, we cannot forget or readily forgive the dubious (to say the least of it) conduct of their principal. Mr. Burr had a fair opportunity of becoming one of the most popular men in the United States—his talents would have supported him in his pretension to the respect and high consideration of the people, if on more than one occasion he had manifested that decision and republican integrity reasonably expected from a person of his standing and character.
[Balt. Ev. Post.]
It is said, that government has ordered suits to be commenced against the individuals concerned in the expedition of the ship Leander from New-York.
[Phil. paper.]
NEW-YORK, Feb. 22.
The census of the city and county of New York was completed yesterday; from which it appears that there are 75,770 inhabitants, 26,000 of whom removed from their usual residence during the sickness of last summer. This will give to the city and county two representatives in Congress, without including the county of Kings and Staten Island, as heretofore has been the practice.
We are informed, by an authority upon which we can rely, that WILLIAM TILGHMAN, Esq. has been appointed by the Governor, to fill the vacant chair of Chief Justice of this state.— Phil. Gaz.
One of our Jamaica papers of the 20th ult. contains the following articles:
"By a Portuguese vessel, arrived at Barbadoes from Rio-de-la Plata, information was received that Buenos-Ayres had been taken by Sir Home Popham and Sir David Baird, without any loss on our part."
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Amsterdam, dated Dec. 10.
"All is war to day. It is said that Bavaria is to become a Kingdom; that Tyrol is to be added to it; that Poland is to be restored to a Kingdom; that Hungary is to become an independent State, and will choose its own king. These are Napoleon's terms of peace. Time must develop the whole."
Last Saturday it was said that the preliminaries were signed between Austria and France, and every thing seemed to indicate the authenticity of this intelligence—but now all is warlike again, and stocks have fallen; some earnest fears are entertained on the approach of the Russians, English, Swedes and Prussians, from the Hanoverian country, in consequence of which our frontiers are to be lined with troops. There is hardly any demand for coffee, which article is more likely to fail than rise.
They say an army of 140,000 men is collected in Brabant, to oppose the Russians, English, Swedes and Prussians, collecting in Hanover.
Many of your vessels carried into England have been released, and have arrived safe.
William & Mary College Lottery.
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DIED—After a very short but painful illness, on the 23d ult. Mr ROBERT BISCOE, of Powhatan county, in the 68th year of his age—He lived beloved, and died lamented by all his acquaintance who were worthy of regard or esteem. It is agreed that the eulogies of the living cannot avail or affect the dead; but if praise is due to a kind and loving husband, an indulgent and affectionate parent, a humane and sympathising master, a friendly and obliging neighbour, hospitality to the stranger and relief to the distressed, the encouragement of virtue and suppression of vice by an exemplary life; the memory of our deceased friend is entitled to that tribute as much as any mere man of the present, or perhaps of any other age, moving in the same sphere—In short, from youth to old age, he lived "An honest man, the noblest work of God."
(By Authority.)
AN ACT Making a further appropriation for the support of a library.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in addition to the unexpended balance of the former appropriation made to purchase books for the use of Congress, which is hereby revived and continued, there shall be appropriated the sum of one thousand dollars yearly, for the term of five years; to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and expended under the direction of a joint committee, to consist of three members of the Senate, and three members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed every session of Congress, during the continuance of this appropriation.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. February 21, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT To repeal in part the fourth section of an act entitled "an act to authorise a grant of lands to the French inhabitants of Gallipolis; and for other purposes therein mentioned."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That so much of the fourth section of an act, entitled "an act to authorise a grant of lands to the French inhabitants of Gallipolis; and for other purposes therein mentioned," as imposes the condition of an actual settlement on the said inhabitants, or any of them, their heirs or assigns, be, and the same is hereby repealed. And in every case where a patent has been issued, in conformity with the said fourth section, to any of the inhabitants aforesaid, their heirs or assigns, the conditions aforesaid, inserted in any such patent, shall be considered null and void; and the fee simple be vested to all intents and purposes, in the person to whom such patent has been issued, his or her heirs or assigns.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. February 21, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT For the relief of the governor, secretary and judges of the late territory of the United States, north west of the river Ohio.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers of the treasury be, and they hereby are authorised and directed to settle, at the rate of compensation heretofore established, the accounts of the governor, secretary and judges of the late territory of the United States north west of the river Ohio, for their services while acting in those capacities, respectively, at any time between the twenty-ninth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and two, and the first Tuesday of March one thousand eight hundred and three.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. February 21, 1806. APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
Land for Sale. THE subscriber is authorised to dispose of between two and three thousand acres of LAND, situate in the county of Prince George, and known by the name of OLD TOWN,
on the following terms, to wit:—One fifth of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in four annual instalments, to carry interest from the time of sale—the payment whereof must be secured by bond and mortgage on the land. This land is distant from the town of Petersburg about 14 miles; from James river 4 or 5 miles, and about 11-2 from Noble's creek, which is navigable for boats up to Peachy's mill. The soil is remarkably well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and Tobacco, and the greatest part of the tract is covered with fine timber. It will be sold in lots to suit purchasers, and will be shown to any person desiring to view it, by Mr. Drury Livsey, who resides on it. Prompt attention will be paid to any communication on the subject, directed to the subscriber at Shirley, in Charles City county, by post, to Granville mills.
Patrick Hendren, Agent for Charles Carter of Shirley. Feb. 20, 1806.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS by the eighth section of the act of the General Assembly, passed at the last session, "Further to amend the several acts concerning the Militia of this Commonwealth," it is made the duty of the Executive to declare, by proclamation, what shall be the uniform of the militia of this Commonwealth: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby declaring that the Uniform of the Militia of this Commonwealth shall be as follows, to wit:
For the General Officers. A dark blue coat, shirts lined with buff, cape, lapels and cuffs buff, yellow buttons, gold epaulets (one on each shoulder) black cockade hat with black cockade, and black stock.
For the Artillery. A blue coat, shirts lined with red, cape, lapels and cuffs red, vest and overalls white, with black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade.
For the Light Infantry. A dark blue short coat with half cape, cape and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, a round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade.
For the Grenadiers. A dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest & overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade.
For the Riflemen. A linen hunting shirt of purple colour, with overalls of the same, leather moccasins or shoes, round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade and black stock.
For the main body of the Militia. A blue hunting shirt trimmed with white fringe, white overalls and black garters, round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade and black and red plume, black garters or half boots—the officers' uniform to be a dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and pantalettes white, with black garters, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade.
For the Cavalry. A short dark or bottle green coat, with buttons, lining, half lapels, cuffs and cape white, white vest and leather breeches, jack boots, spurs, black stock and black leather cap dressed on the crown with bearskin and decorated with a light blue sash and red and white plume. The officers of the main body of the Militia, of the Light Infantry, Grenadiers, Riflemen & Cavalry, to be distinguished by epaulets of silver; the officers of the Artillery to be distinguished by epaulets of gold. The field officers to wear two epaulets, the captains one on the right and the subalterns one on the left shoulder. All officers to wear side arms and boots. Provided however, that where any troop of cavalry, company of artillery, grenadiers, light infantry or riflemen shall have provided themselves with an uniform different from that herein prescribed, they are respectively permitted to wear the same for eighteen months from and after the date hereof.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 1st day of March, 1806. Signed, Wm. H. CABELL.
AUDITOR'S OFFICE, Chillicothe, State of Ohio, January 31st, 1806. EXTRACT FROM AN ACT LEVYING A STATE TAX FOR THE YEAR 1806.
Section 2. Be it further enacted, That all lands shall be rated and classed in the manner following: that is to say, first, second, & third rates; and the rule to be observed is, that when a greater part of any tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land, it shall be denominated first rate; when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior in quality to first rate, and superior to third rate, it shall be denominated second rate; and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate, it shall be denominated third rate land, taking into view the situation and the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at the rate of ninety cents, second rate sixty-five cents, and third rate forty cents, each per hundred acres.
Section 3. Be it further enacted, That in all cases where the owners of any lands have, by themselves or agents, entered their lands in their proper classes, with the auditor or clerks of the court of common pleas, agreeably to the laws heretofore in force, such lands shall under this act be placed in the same class for taxation, and all lands which shall not be entered by the owners or their agents, with the auditor, before he makes out his duplicate, he shall class and charge the same as second rate, and if any owner or proprietor of lands, or their agent, have heretofore, or shall hereafter enter any tract of land in an inferior class to that of its real quality, said land shall [until it is changed into proper class] be charged, over and above the rate for which it was entered, with double the amount of tax which should have been paid had the same been entered in its proper class; which shall be paid to the collector of the county, township, or district in which such lands may be chargeable, for the use of the state, on the information of any freeholder, making due proof thereof to the auditor or commissioners, and be recovered at the same time and in the same way as other taxes are recoverable.
Section 4. Be it further enacted, That for the collection of taxes of non-residents lands, the state shall be and is hereby divided into six collection districts: the first to include the lands purchased by John Gwynn Symmes and his associates and the land within the district of Cincinnati land office; the second to include lands in the Virginia military district, the land within the district of Chillicothe land office and the French grant; the third to include the land purchased by the Ohio Company and all grants included within the limits thereof, and the land within the district of the Marietta land office; the fourth to include the lands in the United States military district and the refugee lands and all the lands within the district of Zanesville land office; the fifth to include the lands within the district of the Steubenville land office and all lands south of the Connecticut reserve, and not included in the other districts; and the sixth to include the lands in the Connecticut Reserve.
Section 5. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed, by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly, and commissioned by the governor, a collector in each district, who shall continue in office one year, and until his successor is chosen and qualified, who shall collect all taxes due and owing on non-residents' lands within their respective districts. The collector of the first district shall keep his office at Cincinnati; the collector of the second district shall keep his office at Chillicothe; the collector of the third district shall keep his office at Marietta; the collector of the fourth district shall keep his office at Zanesville; the collector of the fifth district shall keep his office at Steubenville, and the collector of the sixth district shall keep his office at the town of Warren, in the county of Trumbull.
Feb. 20, 1806.
And each shall, at the time they receive their duplicates, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation, viz I, A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will, according to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially perform the duties enjoined on me by law. I will not directly or indirectly purchase any land by me sold for taxes."
Notice is hereby given that all taxes within this state are due and payable after the first day of August next ensuing, and if not paid by the first Monday of December, the lands will be sold for so much thereof as will satisfy the amount due.
 1st district collector, A. Coforth, Cincinnati.  2d do. Virginia army lands, Thomas Scott, Chillicothe.  3d do. William Skinner, Marietta.  4th do. James Herron, Zanesville.  5th do. Charles Maxwell, Steubenville.  6th do. James Hiltman, Warren. 
THOMAS GIBSON, Auditor of accounts for the state of Ohio.
The celebrated high blooded English Horse, OSCAR,
Full sixteen hands high, imported by me in 1804, after having been him the year before, and satisfied myself as to his reputation, is now in fine health, full of vigor and muscular strength, and will be let to mares. The ensuing season, at my stables in Charles City county, Sandy Point, at Six Guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Guineas, on or before the tenth day of August next; Three Guineas the leap, and Ten to insure a foal; a Dollar to the groom—Pastures as extensive as any in the state and inferior to none for fine natural grass, especially the white clover, which abounds to a wonderful degree in the months of April, May and June, as also after harvest, that succession of crab and other grass, which so plentifully takes place here, will be afforded, with entertainment for servants, free from charge. No liability for involuntary escapes, nor will I be responsible for any injuries or accidents which may not be the result of wanton neglect or abuse, as I here give my word to the public, that no pains nor affinity shall be wanting on my part to render satisfaction without respect to persons, to every gentleman who thinks fit to send mares for the season—This very extraordinary stallion cost me, when landed in this state, greatly upwards of one thousand pounds, and without meaning to detract from the merits of any other, I can safely venture to say, is the most perfect horse in Virginia; for the most critical observer has not yet been able to discover a single defect or blemish in him, either as to activity, strength, or beauty. Nothing can excel him in the neck, ear and eye; so bold, gay, and full of fire is he, that he fascinates in spite of prejudice, every beholder, that instant he is brought into view.
I would endeavor to give a full description of him, for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who cannot conveniently visit me, but in the attempt I might do him injustice, and therefore, I invite the most scrupulous examination of him, even by those who think themselves competent judges in this respect, and I do not fear the result. In short, it will not be deemed extravagant to say, he is, of his kind, the best effort of nature.
"OSCAR" is a dark brown, was got by Saltram, the best horse in his day, (who was the sire of Whiskey, and many good racers)—his dam by Highflyer, grandson by Herod, great granddam (Miss Middletown) by Regulus, great great granddam (Camilla) by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the two True Blues."
In 1798, at New Market, at 3 years old he won a Handicap (sweepstakes) of 15 guineas each, two year old course, beating lord Clermont's b c by Dramaton, Mr Howarth's b c Moule, Mr Adams's b c Cypress, Mr Watson's b c Duplicity; two to one on Oscar.
At Lambourn he was 2d best, 4 mile heats, against Heart of Oak and others, running 3 heats. In 1799 he won the Oatlands stakes of 50 gs each, half ditch (in 10 subscribers) beating lord Grosvenor's b c Lady Bull, Mr Heathcote's b c Warner, Mr F. Standish's b c Stamford, Mr Durand's Play or Pay, Mr Cookson's b c Ambrosia, lord Clermont's b c Aimator, lord G. Cavendish's b c Jupiter. The judges could only place the first five.
In 1800, the same year, he won at Brackett Hall, 300 for all ages, heats about one mile and a quarter, beating Mr Charles Bunbury's Cambazant, 4 years old, Mr Bowes's Sadler, 5 years old.
In 1801 he won the Oatlands stakes of 30 gs each (18 subscribers) beating Mr Tharpe's b c Chippenham, Mr Williamson's b c by Buzzard, out of Rachel, lord Clermont's Aimator, lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Mr C. Bunbury's Wangler, Mr F. Poole's b c by Dragon, Mr Howard's Spectator, Mr Ladbrooke's Humbug. The judge could only place the first three.
In 1800, at New Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 gs each, across the Flat, at 4 years old, carrying 8 st 9 lbs free for all ages, beating the duke of Grafton's b c First Fruit, lord Clermont's b c by Meteor, Mr Cookson's b c by Diamond, Mr Cowen's b c by Vathek, Mr O'Kelly's Grey Pilot, Mr Durand's Ramichouador, (late Princess) Mr Dalhousie's Play or Pay & Mr F. Standish's b c by Mr Peter, out of Storage. The judge could only place the first five. Even betting, Oscar against the field.
In the same month and place, he won a subscription plate of 500, beating Mr R. Heathcote's ch f Georgiana, Mr Hallet's Quiz, Mr O'Kelly's Antim, lord Clermont's ch c Vernal, Mr Golding's b c by Balloon, Mr Travis's Ballarina, Mr Perrin's Pizarro, and lord Grosvenor's ch c by Buzzard. The judge could only place the first three, 7 to 4 on Oscar.
He was second best for the King's plate of 100 gs for 4 years old, carrying 11 st. running against Mr F. Poole's Worthby, by Poole's, and Mr F. Standish's b c by Stamford, 5 years old.
In 1802 New Market, he received forfeit of Mr Heathcote's Warner, for 500 gs, across the Flat, half forfeit. For these remarkable instances of speed and bottom: in to young a horse, I refer the reader to the Racing Calendars for 1798, '99 and 1800.
Sandy Point, Feb. 1806. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
N. B. The season will commence immediately
WE have just received for Sale, 20 Bags best Green COFFEE, 20 Hds MOLASSES, 2,500 lbs CHEESE, 20 Boxes Cotton & Wool CARDS, 6 Hds Andigua RUM, 6 do Windward Island do, 6 do New England do, 40 Tierces STONE LIME, 30 Barrels HERRINGS, 4 Casks fresh CLOVER SEED, 150 Sacks SALT.
Which we will sell low for Cash, approved paper, or Country Produce. Feb. 20, 1806. Shepard & Lucke.
THE AFFECTIONATE HEART.
Tune—When Adam was first created. Let the great man his treasure possessing, Pomp and splendor forever attend; I prize not the shadowy blessing, I ask the affectionate friend. The fobbes may sometimes o'erlook him, And his footsteps from wisdom depart; My friendship shall never forsake him If he own the Affectionate Heart. Affection! thou soother of care, Without thee unfriended we rove; Thou canst make e'en the desert look fair; And thy voice is the voice of the dove. Mid the anguish that preys on the breast, In the storms of mortality's state; What shall lull the afflicted to rest But the joys that on Sympathy wait?

NOTICE. THE administrator of James Winfree, dec. hereby gives notice to all persons who have claims against the decedent, that she means to close her administration as speedily as possible and requests those who have claims, either by bond, note or open account, to bring them forward properly authenticated—and those who are indebted to the said estate, to make payment on or before the second Monday in March next; that being the time when the said administrator proposes to make up her account of administration, and return to the county court of Chesterfield. All persons concerned are hereby notified that unless due attention is paid to this advertisement, it will be plead in bar against all those who are in default.
Ann Winfree, Adm'x. Chesterfield, 28th. Jan. 1806 (10M)
COMMITTED to the jail of this county, about the 8th of December last, a negro man: says his name is JOHN; that he was on his way with his master Dempsey Nash, moving to the Tennessee from near Norfolk, when he left him near this county; says he formerly belonged to captain John Bramble, of Richmond; was sold to Mr. Nash, of Norfolk; says he was lived for the two last years by Messrs Wm. & Henry Marshall, of Petersburg. He is a stout, well made fellow, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, appears to be about 24 years of age, has had the Small Pox very bad. Had on when taken up, a blue cloth coat and home-spun checkered pantaloons. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges & take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law.
JOHN WILLIAMSON, Keeper of the Jail. (2m)
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS, have made their escape from the Penitentiary: I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their delivery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Isaac Harris.
Given under my hand, with the Seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 3rd day of February, 1806. (Signed) Wm H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Maryland; is 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a nick in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and is a shoemaker by trade.
Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monongalia in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
COMMITTED to the jail of this county, the 15th of December last, a bright Mulatto Woman, says her name is Nancy, and that she belongs to a Mr. Thos. Hughes of Georgia and was on her way to that place, when she eloped from him in this county; says she was purchased by Thomas Hughes in the state of Maryland, appears to be about twenty five years of age—The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs.
John Williamson, Keeper of the Jail. Prince Edward C. H. Jan 28, 1806. 2m
THE Sheriffs of the several counties of Amelia, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Nottoway and Powhatan, composing a district of the counties of Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and Greensville composing another district of the counties of Charles City, James City and New Kent, composing another district of the counties of Goochland, Henrico and Louisa, composing another district of the counties of Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Pendleton and Bath, composing another district of the counties of Lancaster, Richmond and Northumberland, composing another district; which several districts constitute the first Class of the Senate of Virginia, are requested to take notice that an election in rotation is to be held, on the several court days of the respective counties above mentioned in the month of April next, for the choice of a Senator to represent each of those districts in the General Assembly for four years next ensuing. THEO HANSFORD, C. S. February 6th 1806. 4w
WANTED , as House-Keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov 6, 1805
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffil Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
St. PAUL, The thoroughbred Horse, Imported into the state of Connecticut in the year 1798, by Messrs Sanford & Wadsworth, and John Caldwell & Co of Hartford in the said state—will be let to mares the ensuing season, at the plantation of the subscriber, called Maidens Adventure, in the county of Powhatan, on James river. The particulars will be made known in a future advertisement. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. 8th Feb 1806.
TO RENT , for the present year. A TENEMENT at Rockets, with a good Garden, fit for the accommodation of a gentle family. For particulars, apply to Richard Young. Richmond Feb 5th, 1806.
A. Hewes & Co. HAVE for Sale at their Store, next door to Messrs. Shapard & Lucke's, opposite the Market, Richmond, an assortment of Groceries and other Articles, Which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cogniac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Young Hyson Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Starch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Tubing sets, &c. &c. Richmond Feb 10th 1806
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber in Sussex county, the 12th instant, a negro man, JULIUS, who sometimes calls himself Julius Jones, 23 or 24 years old, and of a dark complexion, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, very well made, with a pleasing countenance when spoken to. Julius is a shoe maker by trade, and was hired last year to Mr. Cornelius Buck of Manchester; has a free wife in James City county, and a brother near Lynchburg (the property of Mr. Roland Jones) where he will probably attempt to go. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or fifteen dollars for delivering him to me in Sussex county, near the courthouse. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harboring or carrying him out of this state. JAMES DILLARD January 22, 1806 4w
ONE NEGRO BOY, Wilson, Being a part of the property conveyed to the subscriber by the aforesaid deed of trust, to satisfy so much of the said debt as is now due, together with the costs and charges attending the sale. The subscriber being only a trustee, will only convey title in him. ALEX. GARRETT, Trustee February 8th, 1806.
Valuable Property for Sale. ON Tuesday the 11th day of March next, will be offered for sale, by public auction, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, the following valuable property. Four half-acre LOTS, adjoining each other, forming what is usually called a square in the city of Richmond, and described in the plan of said city by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160. These lots command beautiful prospects of the river, and in every respect are well worthy the attention of persons disposed to build. The Brick Store or Lumber-House situate on the street which leads from the main street in Richmond to Shockoe Inspection, about 30 feet in breadth and about 32 feet in length, more or less—being part of the property formerly owned by Mr. William Fenwick, and lying between the building now occupied by Mr. George Watt and that owned by Mr. Marcus Elcan.
The Message or Tenement and parcel of ground, containing one and a half acres more or less, where Mr. Wm Fenwick formerly resided, near Rockets.
A more particular description is deemed unnecessary, the property intended for sale being well known to most persons residing in Richmond or the neighborhood—and it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will examine it—for which purpose the keys of both Tenements may be had by applying to Gallego, Richard & Co who will give any further information that may be wished. Terms of sale, approved endorsed notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, at 9, 15 and 20 months. The legal title to be retained till the purchase money is paid, or deeds of trust to be executed by the purchasers as may be agreed on. GALLEG, RICHARD & CO. February 6th, 1806.
AGREEABLY to an order of the worshipful Court of Amelia, the Commissioners appointed for that purpose, will proceed at Amelia courthouse, on Saturday the 8th day of March next, to L&P, to the lowest bidder, the BUILDING OF A JAIL , for said county. The said jail is to be built of brick and wood, and to be completed on or before the first day of June 1807. One third of the price to be given for building the said jail will be paid on the 15th day of April next, one third when the commissioners think the work half finished, and the balance when the said building is completed. A particular plan of the said building may be seen on application to Wm T. Eggleston, one of the commissioners. Amelia, 3d Feb. 1806. 3w
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust executed to me by William G. Martin, to secure a debt due from him to William Clarkson, as also a debt due from him to William Galt; I shall, on the eighth day of March next, at the house of William G. Martin, in the county of Amelia, proceed to sell, The following Property, To wit:—One roan Horse, two Cows & Calves, two Feather Beds and Furniture, one Pine Chest and Cupboard, one Walnut Dining Table, also, all that portion of the estate of Patrick Michie, dec. (it being as yet undivided) which the said Martin claim right to in consequence of his intermarriage with his wife Sarah, a daughter of said Michie, it being one seventh part of the following Negroes, to wit: Peter, Moll, Jenny, Harry, Milly, Lucy, Bob, George, Sarah and two small children—the whole or so much thereof, for ready money, as will be sufficient to discharge the said debts, as also the expenses arising under the deed of trust and the sale. Being a trustee only I will convey the title which is in me as such, and no more. JULIUS CLARKSON, Trustee. 8th Feb 1806.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares, upon which the 9th requisition shall remain unpaid, or upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of any former requisitions, will be offered for Sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the 15th day of March next. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 9th Feb 1806. tds
Marshal's Sales. To be Sold, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Princess Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plff and David Ross and others, defendants in order to raise the sum of dollars 967 89, due and payable on the first day of July 1805 and the further sum of dollars 16666 66, due and payable the first day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS , stated by said Ross to contain 2608 acres. The sale will take place on the premises on the 27th day of February next. Also, on the 4th day of March next, will be sold under the aforesaid decree, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a number of valuable SLAVES . Ben. Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. January 13, 1806. tds
*** BY CONSENT of the parties the sale of FORT LEWIS is postponed until the 31st day of March, and that of the NEGROES at the Oxford Iron Works, until the 4th day of April next. Ben. Mosby, d. m. for Jos. Scott, m. v. d. Feb 19 1806 tds
TEN DOLLARS REWARD Will be given for apprehending WILLIAM GORDIN , who absconded from the plantation of the late Col. Royall in Amelia, some time in the month of December last. He is a dark mulatto, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and has one of his great toes cut off, a circumstance sufficiently strong to lead to positive conviction if he should be met with. He carried with him a dress of coarse grey cloth and sundry other clothes not recollected—Whoever will apprehend the said negro and put him in jail or give such information as will enable the subscriber to get him again, shall receive the above reward. Amelia Feb 8, 1806 William Royall, tf
IN PURSUANCE of an act of the General Assembly, passed the 24th day of January, 1803, for more effectually preventing obstructions to the passage of fish through the falls of James river—all those concerned are desired to comply with the provisions of said act, or they will be dealt with as the law directs. JOHN MOODY, Surveyor. Richmond, Feb. 24, 1806. 3t
N. B. The owners of fishing scenes in James river and its branches above the falls, are referred to the 7th section of the above recited act, wherein they will find it their duty to list their scenes with the commissioners of the revenue in the same manner as all other taxable property, under the former penalties; in order to raise sufficient revenue to defray the expenses of carrying this law into effect. F. M.
I GAVE my bond to Abrose Knight for £190 11 4, in the year 1801, the amount of which bond I have paid to him; but he neglected at the time to deliver it to me and it has been since lost or mislaid. The person into whose hands it may have fallen, will please deliver it to George Winston. 2d mo. 22d, 1806. 3t
NOTICE. I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me to Charles Matthews of the county of Buckingham, for the sum of two hundred pounds, dated 5th February, 1805, and payable the 25th December, 1806, as the same was given in part purchase of a tract of land, which said Matthews was not possessed of. Walter Irvine. New Canton, 20th Feb 1806. tf
STRAYED or stolen, on Monday night last, from the door of Mr. Neal Nelson, a BAY HORSE , about six years old, four feet eight or nine inches high, shod all round, paces and gallops well, and trots well in harness—Whoever will deliver the said horse to the subscriber in Richmond, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable charges. William Nice. 21st February, 1806. 3w
200 Negroes for Sale. HAVING so long been delayed & disappointed in recovering considerable debts due to me, responded by the multiplicity of business in, and the present system of our state courts, I find my other resources insufficient to discharge the demands against me (arising from the delinquency of various co-partnerships and bank-up of debts) so promptly as the necessity of these examinations requires, and justice demands, in aid of other funds, I have determined to dispose of two hundred Slaves, not from any faults they have committed, but as the most expeditious means of satisfying the demands against me: I have therefore authorised and appointed Jacob Myers, George Holman, William Pasteur and Benjamin Mosby, as my agents for this purpose, or any two who can conveniently attend to this business. February 19th, 1806. DAVID ROSS.
At the particular request of Mr. Ross, and in virtue of powers vested in us, we will dispose of One Hundred Slaves, At Warminster, on the 13th day of March next, and ONE HUNDRED at Lynchburg, on the 19th day of the same month. The slaves are of the first quality, well disposed and used to labor, and personally known to most of us. All the infirm and sickly people, are directed to be left to be supported by their master's humanity; we can also safely say, that those people are not exposed to sale for their faults, but under impetuous circumstances. One half of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance, payable in twelve months from the day of sale, bearing interest from the date; to be remitted if the principal is punctually paid. It may well be imagined, that from the circumstances of this sale, punctuality in payments will be expected, and good security required as to the first payment, it may be a convenience to people who have not disposed of their crops, or received payment, to procure a note of responsibility, negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, payable at 60 days; but this note must be approved by us, previous to the purchase. And a discount of ten per cent. will be allowed on the twelve months' instrument, to those who can pay the whole price, or upon so much thereof as may be thought worth receiving. Jacob Myers, Wm Pasteur, Ben. Mosby, George Holman.
At a Court continued and held for Halifax county, the twenty-ninth day of November, 1805. Bertram Green and Nancy his wife late Nancy Terry, daughter of Nathaniel Terry, deceased, plaintiffs. Against William Terry, son and executor of Nathaniel Terry, dec. Joseph Terry, Nathaniel Terry, James Thompson and Polly Thompson his wife, late Polly Terry, Robert Terry, Keeble Terry and Sarah his wife, the said Joseph, Nathaniel, Polly, Robert and Sarah being also children of Nathaniel Terry, deceased; John Martin who married Elizabeth Dicker son Terry another child of the said Nathaniel Terry, dec & who hath departed this life, John Chaney & Sarah Royall his wife late Sarah Royall Martin, Marshall Martin, Nathaniel Terry Martin, John Elmore and Nancy his wife late Nancy Martin, William Martin, Polly Martin, John Martin, Edmund Martin and Abraham Martin, the said Sarah Royall Martin, John Martin, Nathaniel Terry, Nancy, William, Polly, John Edmund and Abraham, being children of the said John Martin and Elizabeth Dickerson his wife, and the said William, Polly, John, Edmund and Abraham being infants under the age of twenty one years. defendants
THE defendants John Martin, John Chaney and Sarah Royall his wife, John Elmore and Nancy his wife, Marshall Martin and Nathaniel Terry Martin, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, John Wimbish, c. h. c.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King & Queen county, at the courthouse, on Tuesday the 12th of November, 1805. Edmund Lyne, plff Against Sarah Gayle, Matthew Gayle, Thomas Gayle, John Gayle, Robert Gayle and Ann Gayle, defts THIS day came the plaintiff by his counsel, and the defendant Robert Gayle, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in March next and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this courthouse. A Copy—Teste, William Thompson.
THE subscriber will sell at public Sale, on the 6th day of March—The TRACT OF LAND , whereon he now lives, lying in Halifax county, containing by estimation about 700 acres. There is on the above tract as much cleared land as will employ six or eight hands to advantage—a large two story house, having three rooms and a passage on the lower floor, with the same number on the upper—a good kitchen, workhouse, granary, stable, and all other convenient out houses—Also, a corn mill, on a small stream, which adds considerably to the value of the place. On the same day and place, will be offered for sale 25 valuable SLAVES consisting of men, women and children—Between 30 and 40 head of Cattle—about 5 or 6 head of Horses, among which is a young stud, four years old next spring, of the Medley blood—also, a high bred Mare by Old Diomed, six years old next spring, and a horse colt out of the said mare, got by Whip, a year old in the spring. The terms of the sale will be, one half in cash, and the balance in two instalments of nine and twelve months. The sale will be on the land. January 10, 1806. w6t
Ready made PENS for sale here.
CORR'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.
VIRGINIA! In the Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond. Between Robert Yancey, Appellant And Humphrey Edwards, Appellee THIS cause an appeal from a decree of the county court of Louisa, by which an injunction to the judgment in the bill mentioned was made perpetual and the defendants in the county court were condemned to pay the appellee his costs, came on the twentieth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, to be heard on a transcript of the record of proceedings of the said county court, and was argued by counsel; on the consideration whereof, this court at this time not affirming or reversing the said decree, directeth one of the commissioners to examine, state and settle accounts between the appellant, Robert Yancey, and the appellee, giving to the former a credit for the debt and costs recovered from the latter by Thomas Johnson in the action at common law mentioned in the bill, and report the accounts to the court, with any matters thought pertinent by himself or required by the parties to be specially stated. A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c. Commissioner's Office, Richmond, Feb. 20, 1806.
LAND—FOR SALE. BY VIRTUE of a Deed of Trust executed to the subscriber by William Fortune, in order to secure the payment of certain debts therein mentioned—will be sold to the highest bidder for READY MONEY , on the premises, on Saturday the 22nd day of March next, A Tract of Land, Containing 100 Acres, be the same more or less; lying in the county of Louisa, on Fork Creek, adjoining the land of Capt Wm Smith and others. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and has on it a tolerably good dwelling house and other out-houses necessary for a small family, with a small plantation lately cleared. JOHN EDWARDS, Trustee. Feb 17, 1806. [v4]
BUZZARD, Imported by the late Col. John Hoomes, of the Bowling Green, will stand the ensuing season, (to commence the 1st of March, and end the 15th of July) at my farm in Chesterfield county, four miles from Goode's and Bevil's Bridges, on Appomattox river, twenty five above Petersburg, the same from Richmond, and fifteen from Amelia courthouse; & will be let to mares on the following terms. Fifty Dollars the season, by note, dischargeable at any time within it, by the payment of forty, with one dollar to the groom. In every instance, either a note, or the money must accompany the mares. BUZZARD in point of form, blood and performance, stands almost unrivaled in this, or any other country; and as a foal getter, the racing calculators of England fully attest his celebrity. In 1799, he produced on the turf at Newmarket, 5 winners in 1800, seven in 1801, fourteen in 1802, sixteen in 1803, twenty one in 1804, and from what I have seen of the sheet calendar for 1805, I think his numbers in the list of winning horses, will exceed that of any other year. I have in possession a calendar of the 9th of November last, which concluded the Houghton meeting at Newmarket. It contains thirty odd races, eleven of which were won by Buzzard's stock; and in the same calendar, two of them are advertised to cover at ten guineas a mare, the next season. Buzzard's stock are large and highly formed. Pospay is upwards of sixteen hands, and is said to be the most elegant horse in England. Quiz won the great Oxford stakes, and a match over the Beacon course (4 miles and a quarter) for 1000 guineas. Good high and low land pastures, and every attention paid to mares sent, but no responsibility for accidents. Mares will be fed on moderate terms if required, for which the money must be sent. THOMAS BRANCH. 24th January, 1806. w3m
PEDIGREE BUZZARD was got by Woodpecker, his dam Misfortune, by Dux, his grandam Curiosity, by Snap—Regulus—Bartlett's Childers.
THOR. THE thorough bred horse THOR, now in high health and vigor; will stand the ensuing season (to commence the first day of March and end the first day of August) at my stable at Tuckahoe, fifteen miles above Richmond; and will be let to mares at fifteen dollars, to be discharged by the payment of ten, if paid within the season; twenty dollars for insurance, and five dollars the single leap. In every case, fifty cents to be paid to the groom, and the leap and groom money to be sent with the mare. The pastures are excellent, extensive and under good enclosure; and every care shall be taken, but I will not be responsible for escapes or accidents. Grain will be furnished at the market rates, and boys board at a very moderate price. THOR is a fine bay, full fifteen hands and a half high, and of great strength and beauty, and rising six years old. His form and his blood (as will appear by the subjoined certificate) entitle him to be ranked with the first horses in the state. PHILIP ROGERS. Tuckahoe, 15th Feb. 1806.
PEDIGREE. I do hereby certify that the horse called Thor, lately the property of Thomas M. Randolph, esq. was foaled my property in the month of May, 1800; and that he was got by the celebrated horse Diomed; his dam by Old Wiltshire; his grandam by Clockfast; his great grandam by Old Partner; his great great grandam by Regulus, out of an imported mare. George N. Skewith. Hickory Hill, 12th Feb. 1806. w4t
12th December, 1805—put into Cumberland Jail, a low, black negro man, very badly clothed, says he belongs to William Marshall of Richmond, and was hired to Henry Meth of Chesterfield. 2m. TH HOBSON.
THE high bred and celebrated running Horse, MARSK, By Diomed, will be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stable; his pedigree, his performance, &c will be fully advertised before the season commences, which will be on the first day of March. Gentlemen may have their mares covered as early as they please. HUGH WYLLIE. Charlotte county, 20th Jan 1806 2m
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt. Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.