Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-07-23 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE
[No. 1279.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cent Single.]
SECOND CLASS.
Scheme of a Lottery,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
Tickets that drew blanks in Dollars. 5338 the first class & may be renewed, 59,330 ed in this at ten dollars each, 4685 Tickets at fifteen dollars, each, 70,275
10,623 129,655 Deduct loss on 2000 tickets, that drew prizes of fifteen dollars each, in first class, and may be renewed in this, at 2 1-4 dollars each, 4,500 Dollars 125,155
The number of prizes and order in which they stand, viz
Table with 3 columns: Prize Number, Prize Amount, Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Number, Prize Amount, Number of Prizes. Includes prizes of 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, 8,000, 9,000, and a final prize of 20,000.
1,223 prizes. Dolls. 125,155 The prizes subject to a discount of only 10 per cent. 12,500 Expense of drawing, 2,500 Dolls. 10,000
The superiority of this scheme, to the one first proposed is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes, is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their obtaining of small prizes, may, by renewal, instantly give them several chances for a prize of considerable magnitude.
To those who have drawn PRIZES of fifteen dollars, in the First Class; as well as to those who drew BLANKS, INFORMATION IS NOW GIVEN, that the PRIZES, may, at their option, be renewed, by tickets in this class—and their BLANKS, at ten dollars each: Provided such PRIZES and BLANKS with the CASH, is remitted, FREE OF POSTAGE, to ROBERT GREENHOW, merchant in Williamsburg, Agent and Treasurer; or WILLIAM NEWSON, Post Master in Norfolk: previous to the commencement of the drawing; after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage, that may result to each advertiser, is added, the patriotic reasons, which induced the legislature to authorise this lottery, it is evidently hoped, that the disposition of tickets will soon enable the commissioners to certify that the drawing has commenced—Which event the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robert Greenhow, Agent and Treasurer. Williamsburg, June 10, 1806. Ticks may be had of Robert Greenhow, merchant in Williamsburg; and William Newson, post master in Norfolk: who will, as opportunities offer, give them more extensive circulation, by placing them in the hands of others for disposition.
THE NOTED IMPORTED HORSE
WHIP,
WILL stand at my stable, in Albemarle county, about 15 miles from Charlottesville, and 8 from Warren, during the ensuing season. He will be let to mares at Six Guineas the season, to be discharged by five, provided the money be paid by the 15th of September following. Three Guineas will be required by the leap, and nine to ensure a mare with foal—in either case, one dollar to the groom. Should any gentleman engage six mares, they will be accounted as five. WHIP is a beautiful bay, twelve years old, of great size and strength, being 15 hands 3 inches and 3 quarters high; and as a foal getter, in movement and in action, is thought by the best judges to have been seldom, if ever equalled, by any horse in America. His pedigree and performances on the turf are inferior to no imported horse whatever. He was got by the noted horse Salmagundi, by O'Keely's Eclipse, and his dam, King Herod, as may be seen in the general stud book and calendar, which are kept along with him for the inspection of such as may wish to satisfy themselves as to his abilities. There are four excellent, extensive and well furnished clover lots, sufficient for the support of mares without feeding, should that be required, corn will be furnished at the market price. Gentlemen may assure themselves that they will meet with every accommodation, and that every care will be taken of their mares that lies in the power of the subscriber—he will not however be liable for any accident. The season will commence on the 20th of March, and expire the last day of July. Pasturage and boarding for boys, gratis.
William Tompkins. Feb. 25th, 1806. Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,
That for the expenditure of the civil list, in the present year, including the contingent expenses of the several departments and officers; for the compensation of the several loan officers and their clerks, and for books and stationery for the same; for the payment of annuities and grants; for the support of the mint establishment; for the expenses of intercourse with foreign nations; for the support of light houses, beacons, buoys, and public piers; for the defraying the expenses of surveying the public lands in the territories of Indiana, and Mississippi; and for satisfying certain miscellaneous claims; the following sums be, and the same hereby are respectively appropriated; that is to say:
For compensations granted by law to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, their officers and attendants, estimated for a session of four months and a half continuance two hundred thousand five hundred and eighty-five dollars.
For the expense of firewood, stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses of the two Houses of Congress, thirty-two thousand dollars.
For all contingent expenses, of the library, and librarian's allowance for the year one thousand eight hundred and six, four hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the President and Vice-President of the United States, thirty thousand dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of state, clerks and persons employed in that department, including the sum of twelve hundred dollars for compensation to his clerks, in addition to the sum allowed by the act of second March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, twelve thousand five hundred and sixty dollars.
For the incidental and contingent expenses of the said departments, four thousand two hundred dollars.
For printing and distributing copies of the laws of the first session of the ninth Congress, and printing the laws in news-papers, eight thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
For special messengers charged with dispatches, two thousand dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of the treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, including those engaged on the business belonging to the late office of the commissioner of the revenue, twelve thousand three hundred dollars.
For the expense of translating foreign languages, allowance to the person employed in receiving and transmitting passports and sea-letters, stationery and printing, one thousand dollars.
For compensation to the comptroller of the treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, twelve thousand nine hundred and seventy seven dollars and eight cents.
For expense of stationery, printing, and incidental and contingent expenses of the comptroller's office, eight hundred dollars.
For compensations to the auditor of the treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, twelve thousand two hundred and twenty dollars and ninety three cents.
For expense of stationery, printing, and incidental and contingent expenses in the office of the auditor of the treasury, five hundred dollars.
For compensation to the treasurer, clerks, and persons employed in his office, six thousand two hundred and twenty seven dollars and forty five cents.
For the expense of stationery, printing and incidental and contingent expenses in the treasurer's office, three hundred dollars.
For compensation to the register of the treasury, clerks, and persons employed in his office, sixteen thousand and fifty two dollars.
For expense of stationery and printing in the register's office, (including books for the public stock, and for the arrangement of the marine papers,) two thousand eight hundred dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of the commissioners of the sinking fund, two hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the clerks employed for the purpose of making drafts of the several surveys of land in the territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio, and in keeping the books of the treasury in relation to the sale of lands at the several land offices, three thousand four hundred dollars.
For fuel and other contingent expenses of the treasury department, four thousand dollars.
For defraying the expenses incident to the stating and printing the public accounts for the year one thousand eight hundred and six, one thousand dollars.
For purchasing books, maps, and charts, for the use of the treasury department, four hundred dollars.
For compensation to a superintendent employed to secure the buildings and records of the treasury, during the year one thousand eight hundred and six, including the expense of two watchmen, and for the repair of two fire engines, buckets, lanterns, and other incidental expenses, one thousand five hundred dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of war, clerks, and persons employed in his office, eleven thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
For the expense of fuel, stationery, printing, and other contingent expenses of the office of the secretary of war, one thousand dollars.
For compensation to the accountant of the war department, clerks, and persons employed in his office, ten thousand nine hundred and ten dollars.
For contingent expenses in the office of the accountant of the war department one thousand dollars.
For compensation to clerks employed in the paymaster's office, one thousand eight hundred dollars.
For fuel in the said office, ninety dollars.
For compensation to the purveyor of public supplies, clerks and persons employed in his office, including a sum of twelve hundred dollars for compensation to his clerks, in addition to the sum allowed by the act of the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, and for expense of stationery, store rent, and fuel, for the said office, four thousand six hundred dollars.
For expenses incidental to the removal of the purveyor's office, to Germantown, during the prevalence of the yellow fever in Philadelphia, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, one hundred dollars.
For compensation to the secretary of the navy, clerks, and persons employed in his office, including the sum of seven hundred dollars, in addition to the sum of four thousand two hundred dollars, allowed by the act of the second March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, nine thousand eight hundred and ten dollars.
For expense of fuel, stationery, printing, and other contingent expenses in the office of the secretary of the navy, two thousand dollars.
For compensations to the accountant of the navy, clerks, and persons employed in his office, including the sum of one thousand one hundred dollars for compensation to his clerks, in addition to the sum allowed by the act of the second of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, ten thousand four hundred and ten dollars.
For contingent expenses in the office of the accountant of the navy, seven hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the post-master general assistant post-master general, clerks and persons employed in the post-master general's office, including a sum of four thousand five hundred and ninety five dollars, for compensation to his clerks in addition to the sum allowed by the act of the second of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, thirteen thousand nine hundred and fifty-five dollars.
For expense of fuel, candles, house rent for the messenger, stationery, chests &c. exclusive of expenses of prosecution, portmanteaus, mail locks, and other expenses incident to the department, these being paid for by the post-master general out of the funds of the office, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For compensation of the several loan officers, thirteen thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
For expenses incurred by removal of the loan office from New-York, during the prevalence of the epidemic fever, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, one hundred dollars.
For expenses incurred by removal of the loan office from Philadelphia, during the prevalence of the epidemic fever, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, one hundred dollars.
For compensation to the clerks of the several commissioners of loans, and an allowance to certain loan officers, in lieu of clerk hire, and to defray the authorised expenses of the several loan offices, thirteen thousand dollars.
For defraying the expense of clerk hire in the office of the commissioner of loans of the state of Pennsylvania, in consequence of the removal of the offices of the treasury department, in the year one thousand eight hundred, to the permanent seat of government, two thousand dollars.
For compensation to the surveyor-general, and the clerks employed by him, and for expense of stationery and other contingencies of the surveyor-general's office, three thousand two hundred dollars.
For compensation to the surveyor of the lands south of the state of Tennessee, clerks employed in his office, stationery and other contingencies, three thousand two hundred dollars.
For compensation to the officers of the mint:
The director, two thousand dollars;
The treasurer, one thousand two hundred dollars;
The assayer, one thousand five hundred dollars;
The chief coiner one thousand five hundred dollars;
The melter and refiner, one thousand five hundred dollars;
The engraver, one thousand two hundred dollars;
One clerk, at seven hundred dollars;
And two, at five hundred dollars each;
For the wages of persons employed in the different branches of melting, coining, carpenter's mill-wright's, and smith's work, including the sum of eight hundred dollars per annum, allowed to an assistant coiner, and die-forger, who also oversees the execution of the iron work, six thousand two hundred dollars.
For the repairs of furnaces, costs of rollers and screws, timber, bar iron, lead, steel, pot-ash, and for all other contingencies of the mint, four thousand two hundred dollars.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary of the territory of Orleans, including the sum of two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars, for the salaries from the 1st of October to the 31st December 1804, fifteen thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.
For incidental and contingent expenses of the executive officers of the said territory, including the sum of eight hundred and fifty dollars, a deficiency in the appropriation for 1805, and for express hire and compensation of an Indian interpreter, three thousand seven hundred dollars.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary of the Mississippi territory, five thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars.
For expense of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, and to make good a deficiency in the appropriations for the years one thousand eight hundred and four, and one thousand eight hundred and five, five hundred and eighty two dollars and fifty cents.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary of the Indiana territory, five thousand one hundred and fifty dollars.
For expenses of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, three hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary of the Michigan territory, including a deficiency of two thousand five hundred and seventy five dollars, and for the appropriation for the year one thousand eight hundred and five, for the support of the said government, seven thousand seven hundred and twenty five dollars.
For expenses of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses, in the said territory, including the sum of six hundred and forty dollars, to defray similar expenses and others attending the organization of the government in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, nine hundred and ninety dollars.
For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary of the Louisiana territory, including a deficiency of two thousand five hundred and seventy five dollars in the appropriation for the year 1805, for the support of the said government, seven thousand, seven hundred and twenty five dollars.
For expenses of stationery, office rent, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, for the years 1805 and 1806, five hundred and twenty five dollars.
For the discharge of such demands against the United States, on account of the civil department not otherwise provided for, as shall have been admitted in a due course of settlement at the treasury, and which are of a nature, according to the usage thereof, to require payment in specie, two thousand dollars.
For additional compensation to the clerks of the several departments of state, treasury, war, and navy, and of the general post-office, not exceeding for each department, respectively, fifteen per-centum in addition to the sums allowed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate and fix the compensation of clerks," eleven thousand eight hundred and eighty five dollars.
For compensation granted by law to the chief justice, associate judges, and district judges of the United States, including the chief justice and two associate judges of the district of Columbia; to the attorney-general, and to the
judge of the district of Orleans, including a deficiency in the appropriation for his compensation in the year 1804, fifty-six thousand four hundred dollars.
For the like compensation granted to the several attorneys of the United States, three thousand four hundred dollars.
For compensation to the marshals of the district of Maine, New-Hampshire, Vermont, Kentucky, Ohio, East and West Tennessee, and Orleans, one thousand six hundred dollars.
For defraying the expenses of the supreme, circuit, and district courts of the United States, including the district of Columbia, and of jurors and witnesses, in aid of the funds arising from fines, forfeitures, and penalties, and likewise for defraying the expenses of prosecution for offences against the United States, and for the safe keeping of prisoners, forty thousand dollars.
For the payment of sundry pensions granted by the late government, nine hundred dollars.
For the payment of an annuity, granted to the children of the late colonel John Harding, and Majr. Alexander Trueman, by an act of Congress, passed the fourteenth of May 1801, six hundred dollars.
For the payment of the annual allowance to the invalid pensioners of the United States, from the fifth of March, 1806, to the fourth of March, 1807, ninety eight thousand dollars.
For the maintenance and support of light houses, beacons, buoys, and public piers, and stakeage of channels, bars, and shoals, and certain contingent expenses, eighty one thousand and eighty eight dollars and two cents.
For the payment of a commission of two and a half per cent, to the commissioners who superintend the erection of public piers in the river Delaware, four hundred and forty eight dollars and seventy one cents.
For fixing buoys in Long Island sound in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated for that object, one thousand three hundred and forty two dollars and thirty four cents.
For expenses of intercourse with foreign nations, thirty nine thousand and fifty dollars.
For the expenses of the intercourse between the United States and the Barbary powers, including the compensation of the consuls to the several Barbary powers, forty-nine thousand five hundred dollars.
For the contingent expenses of the intercourse with foreign nations, twenty-six thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars.
For the contingent expenses of the intercourse with the Barbary powers, fifty thousand dollars.
For defraying the expense of carrying into effect the sixth article of the British treaty, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated for that purpose, seven thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.
Towards completing the surveys of the public lands in the state of Ohio, and in the Indiana and Mississippi territories, one hundred and twenty thousand dollars.
For the discharge of such miscellaneous claims against the United States, not otherwise provided for, as shall have been admitted in due course of settlement at the treasury, and which are of a nature, according to the usage thereof, to require payment in specie, four thousand dollars.
For defraying the expenses incident to the investigation of claims under the French convention of the thirteenth April, eighteen hundred and three, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated to that purpose, six thousand dollars.
For the relief and protection of distressed American seamen, seven thousand five hundred dollars.
For the salaries of the agents at London, Paris and Madrid, for prosecuting claims in relation to captures, six thousand dollars.
For the amount admitted at the treasury as due, on the first January, seventeen hundred and ninety-one, to the legal representative of the late Baron de Beaumarchais, for military stores furnished the United States during the late war, including interest on the same, a sum not exceeding seventy-nine thousand dollars.
For exploring the waters of the country ceded by the convention of the thirteenth April, eighteen hundred and three, and establishing commerce with the Indian tribes inhabiting the same, five thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several appropriations herein before made, shall be paid and discharged out of the fund of six hundred thousand dollars, reserved by an act making provision for the debt of the United States, and out of monies in the treasury and not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro-tempore. April 18, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.

ambassador was in town, I did not doubt but that, with the civility usual upon such occasions, they had surrounded the Mussulman in such a manner that he could not proceed until he had satisfied their curiosity. Being, in some measure, a slave to that passion myself, I hastened to the spot, and pushing boldly forward, notwithstanding the sour looks of those I encountered, gained a place in the midst of the crowd—when lo! instead of beholding a Great Potentate standing with all the dignity of Mahometan pride, I saw nothing but a Great Worm creeping with all the submission of reptile humility. A lad stood near with a stick in his hand, and executed with implicit obedience the directions of a raw boned Scotchman behind him who frequently ordered him to "gie the beastie another wee poke i' the baggie." My attention was diverted from the writhings of the poor creature by a cry that pervaded the street of "a cat! a cat! a cat!" who, it appeared, had very imprudently ventured from his own habitation to visit a female friend across the way, and in a few minutes a countryman, followed by a tribe of ragged boys, triumphantly brought Grimalkin into the midst of the circle. Here he was immediately subjected to the modus operandi of a sailor, who jackknifed (as he termed it) the poor creature in several places about the head, and then placing the worm upon the wounds by means of a stick, "punched" him until he ejected a quantity of green matter into each. Poor Pussy bore it all with much firmness, and excepting a stiff tail and advanced whiskers, exhibited no signs of resentment. In order to discover whether the effects were fatal, it was proposed that some one present should take the cat home with him, and a little German immediately stepped forward, and offered himself for "cat service." A wag, however, who came up at the moment, begged him, as he valued life, to desist from so rash an undertaking, observing, with a forced gravity, that the scratch from a cat poisoned by the Poplar worm was equally pernicious with the bite of the worm itself. There was no need of repeating his solicitation: Puss was liberated in an instant, & soon made his way through the terrified crowd, who gave place on all sides to release him.
The unrelenting worm was yet to be disposed of. A youth with a countenance that evinced him free from the vulgar prejudices of those around him, interceded in its favour, and entreated them to restore "the poor innocent thing" to the tree from which they had taken it. This raised a universal uproar, and I was under serious apprehensions that he would be grievously maltreated for this instance of humanity. In this my expectations were agreeably disappointed; but one of the crowd, an Irishman, to show his utter contempt of such advice, swore that "even if they were innocent animal, they ought to be exterminated for their ugly appearance." I involuntarily cast a look round as Pat made this remark, and although I durst not speak, I could not help thinking, that if such a criterion was established, few of us ought to outlive the poor thing we were forming.
I was amused from this reflection by a tall Frenchman near the out side of that part of the mob directly opposite me, who bending over those in front of him in such a manner as to throw his long, stiff queue in a direct perpendicular to his neck, cried to Pat with a sarcastic smile "if you will give him to me before me will eat him." The advocates for the poisonous nature of the worm forwarded him to Monsieur with great eagerness, not doubting, that the moment he should take him in his hand he would be a dead man, and thereby establish the correctness of their opinion beyond dispute. Bagatelle received him with much calmness, rubbed him roughly across his face several times, and then rolling him between his palms crushed him to death.
When I first saw him put into the possession of the Frenchman, I had great hopes that the poor worm would still obtain his freedom, and I was considerably chagrined to find that whether he fell in the power of poisonist or non poisonist he was still doomed to suffer the pangs of death. I reconciled myself to it however by reflecting, that possibly this adventure of Monsieur might have some good effect upon the multitude, and that "it is better that an individual should die, than a whole nation perish."
It may be satisfactory to some of your readers to add, that Bagatelle is not merely still living, but is in perfect health, and has felt no inconvenience whatever since the occurrence of the circumstance above related. This they may be assured as the fact, since a poisonist this instant gave me the information with a face full of mortification and regret.
PROVIDENCE, July 5. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, of a recent date.
"Last week the ship William Penn, arrived here from Calcutta, in which came passengers, Mr. Maybin, and Mr. Fernandez, Jun. both members of the Baptist Church at Scraperow, the former an English merchant, the latter a native. After they shall have tarried a few weeks in this city and New York, they propose sailing for England. Mr. Fernandez is a youth, and will spend three years with Dr. Ryland, in Bristol Academy. He sings most delightfully in Bengalee, in which language he has also preached; they are both truly pious. A converted Brahmin will follow them shortly; he will probably arrive here next April, on his way to Europe. Just before the above brethren left India, 10 natives were baptized in the Ganges at one time—By Capt. Josiah, Mr. Ralston forwarded 603 dollars 23 cents for the mission at Scraperow, of which sum 466 dollars 60 cents were a London contribution, and 137 dollars 63 cents
an American sum—since which Mr. Ralston has received and forwarded by the Richmond, capt. Hacker, about 2000 dollars more. May the Lord crown with his abundant blessing an undertaking so benevolent and arduous as that in which our dear brethren in Bengal are engaged."
NEW YORK, July 15. Captain Skinner of the ship Francis Henrietta, from Rotterdam, has favored the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a file of Dutch papers to the 10th of June. They contain very little intelligence worthy notice, excepting that M. Schimmelpennick, the Grand Pensionary, has resigned his office on account of the ill state of his health and the almost total loss of his sight. His letter to their high mightinesses is inserted in the paper of the 9th. A successor was immediately appointed, so that there may be no interregnum, until the arrival of Louis Bonaparte, who was expected on the 13th, to take upon himself the reins of government as King of Holland.
Captain Skinner informs us that the differences between Great Britain and Prussia were not adjusted. Yesterday the circuit court of the U. S. commenced its adjourned session at the City Hall, Judge Paterson presided. After the court was opened, and the customary oaths administered to the grand jury, an impressive charge was delivered to them by the presiding judge. The petit jury and the witnesses in the case of the U. S. against col. William Smith and Samuel G. Ogden, were then called, at which a motion was made by the counsel for the defendants, that a compulsory process be issued to secure the attendance of Mr. Madison, Mr. Dearborne, Mr. Smith, and other absent witnesses. In the course of the altercation to which this motion gave rise, Judge Paterson read a letter (signed by the gentlemen above mentioned) stating, that the President of the U. S. had communicated to them his decided opinion that the present situation of public affairs would not admit of their absence from the seat of government. The court decided that, in order to determine the propriety of granting a compulsory process, it was necessary to hear the nature and extent of the testimony expected—and that although the judges were ready to hear the motion discussed, yet they could not decide upon it until they had decided a prior motion, offered by the district attorney, the discussion of which was postponed until this day. The counsel then consented that the discussion of this motion be deferred, and the court adjourned.
The ticket No. 14,273, which came up a prize yesterday morning of 5 000 dollars, in the Literature Lottery, now drawing in this city, was purchased by Mr. J. Leonard, at Hanigan's Lottery office.
WASHINGTON CITY, July 16. The U. States Brig Argus, Captain Hull, arrived on Sunday in 29 days from Gibraltar—She brings no news of importance.
Yesterday the President of the United States attended by the heads of departments, visited the Argus, which was dressed on the occasion. A salute was fired on their going on board, and another on their departure. The state of this vessel indicated the utmost order and cleanliness, which is further evinced by her not having a sick man on board, although directly from the Mediterranean. We understood that appearances in the Mediterranean are perfectly pacific towards the U. S. who are invariably treated with respect on all public occasions. As an evidence of this, it is said that commodore Rodgers was admitted by the Day of Algiers to his presence with a sword by his side, a mark of respect hitherto unpaid to the representative of any foreign power.
Just received at S. Pleasants' Bookstore. BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIRS of LORD VIS. COUNT NELSON, with observations critical and explanatory—with a Portrait. A fresh supply of Part 1st. Vol. 1st. of REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA—Subscribers can now be furnished.—Subscription still open. A few additional copies of "The Court and Cabinet of St. Clair." Cruiser's Concordance of the Holy Scriptures, a new and elegant edition, in quarto. Ossian's Poems. Napoleon Bonaparte and the French People. Bishop Porteus's Evidences. Rousseau's Plays. Rutherford's Institutes. Garr's Northern Summer. Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary. Greek Grammars and Testaments. The Peccator, 2 vols. calf gilt. Owen on the Spirit. Gurney's System of Short Hand writing. Laws of Kentucky. Jefferson's Notes. Fugal Housewife, or complete woman cook. Goldsmith's Animated Nature. Burgh's Dignity of Human Nature. The Monthly Mirror, 17 vols. The Lady's Museum, 15 vols. Brook's Gazetteer, a new edition. Scott's New American Geographical Dictionary. Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici. Count Rumford's Essays. Cavendish on Electricity. Private Memoirs relative to the last year of the reign of Louis the sixteenth, 3 vols. Life and Campaigns of General Moreau. Thomas Paine's Works, 2 vols.
FOR SALE, for cash, at New Market, on Friday the 22d day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust to me executed, by Silvanus Bryant, Jr. for the purpose of discharging his debt due to James Murphy & Co. the under specified, one NEGRO WOMAN, named Chloe, and her two children, Sarah & Fanny; and one NEGRO BOY, named Ned; two head of Horses, and five head of Cattle. Also, will be sold, for cash, at the same time and place, as above, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by John Wright, for the purpose of discharging his debt due to James Murphy & Co. therein specified, one NEGRO WOMAN, named Pat, and her four children, Isham, Dick, Charley and Edmund.
John Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, July 16. 1806. 4w
THE TENEMENTS opposite the Market, now occupied by the subscriber. Possession may be had at a short period. For terms apply to Mr. JOHN SEABROOK, or to H. DABNEY. July 22, 1806. 1f
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1806.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. (CORRECTED WEEKLY.) Tobacco, 30s to 31s 6d cash. Wheat, 7s to 7s 6d do. Flour, fine, new, 42s — do. Flour, superfine, 45s — do. Corn, 16s 6d do. Hemp, clean, £ 54 — do. Iron, £ 36 — do. Bacon, — 9d do.
Extract of a letter from a commercial house in Charleston to a respectable mercantile house in Norfolk, dated July 8. "We have accounts, via New Providence, not of the most pleasing complexion. Private letters from London affirm, that Mr. Fox, in his speech on the 22d of May, in the House of Commons, declared THE COUNTRY TO BE AT WAR WITH ALL THE WORLD! and that it was a matter of indifference whether America was thrown into the scale or not!—NICHOLSON'S non importation bill had caused much sensation; and it was said, that we should be allowed no goods of any description, since we would not indiscriminately take them all."
Domestic Happiness.—The great end of prudence is to give cheerfulness to those hours which splendor cannot gild, and acceleration cannot exhilarate. Those soft intervals of unbended amusement, in which a man surrenders to his natural dimensions, and throws aside the ornaments or disguises which he feels, in privacy, to be useless encumbrances, and to lose all effect when they become familiar. To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition; the end to which every enterprise and labor tends, and of which every desire prompts the prosecution. It is indeed at home that every man must be known by those who would make a just estimate either of his virtue or felicity; for smiles and embroidery are alike occasional, and the mind is often dressed for show in painted honor, and fictitious benevolence.
[We insert, with pleasure, the following remarks on a habit by much too prevalent. General satire is at all times ungenerous; and there can never be any less true, than that which is directed against one half of creation.] Emerald
ON THE FREQUENT SATIRE UPON WOMEN. From the libertine to the rake, proceeds that insolent contempt with which, in public assemblies, and public prints, the females of the present day are insulted—From the crows of perverted minds, these incorrigible profligates give licence to their tongues, and presume to speak and write in most disrespectful terms of a sex, for whose protection and support the God of nature intended Man. From them proceeds that sallow of remark, that so often wounds the ear of feeling innocence, or raises the well deserved smile of contemptuous disregard. Woman is the tender flower of society, whose very weakness is the best claim to protection. Prevented, however, from a defence of her sex by an inextinguishable and indispensable delicacy, by a restraint which custom and general opinion impose, and which propriety would lead her to believe in its fullest extent, she is subjected to the detraction of confident calumniators, rioting in the unrestrained licentiousness of their thoughts, and turning into ridicule and scorn, the weakness which cannot resist insult. A general satire on the sex proves nothing but individual cowardice. It shows that the writer is malicious enough to do mischief, but wants the spirit to make a direct, where there is a charge of resistance. It is not the protection of her person, in moments of corporal danger, that comprehends the extent of that tenderness which is due to the sex: it is not the Don Quixote sallies of heated imagination which prove the regard they are so often acknowledged to deserve, or pays the debt which nature has imposed on man. We well know that the breath of slander shakes a woman's reputation, on which is her whole dependence for esteem, and her sole claim for respect, yet with unequalled libel, she, the whole sex is publicly and undeservedly censured by those, who to say the best of them, are mere votaries of vice. Often when ladies are present by particular invitation, to grace an assembly with their presence, the literary exercises of the day are fraught with double entendres and ill-contrived attempts at wit, the subject of which is the female part of the community. This is adding insult to injury, and is more unmanly, because it must be borne unresisted. A youth, intimate with the dregs of humanity, just coming from scenes of immorality and vice, enters an assembly of virtuous females, surveys them with that licentious eye which forms the depravity of his heart inextinct, and forming his judgment of them from his own character, decides, that like himself they would sacrifice honor to the gross pleasure of sense. Should modesty by that awe which it can always inspire, check the wanton gaze of its intemperate observer and by virtue's brightest ray for a moment enlighten the dark shades of corruption, the eye is closed to its power, its purity is denied, it is charged as the effect of hypocrisy. Thus virtue and vice are equally implicated, and women are divided into two classes, the immoral and the deceitful. Do these manly and spirited gentlemen, recollect, while they indiscriminately implicate the sex, that their mothers are women, that their sisters are women and that their wives which are or will be, are women? and is there on these accounts, no gratitude, no respect, no affection? Or are these OLD FASHIONED MOTIONS?—Can these fine sensations, by nature implanted in our breasts, be so choked by dissipation, as neither to be felt nor understood? With what face would our modern Zofus, the contemptuous rattle of God's choicest work, go to a woman of sentiment and feeling, one whom a man of sense would wish should be the wife of his bosom, and the mother of his children, the companion of his life, and the protector of his interest and honor, ask her forever to depend on his esteem, and his affection for her happiness and peace, lead her to the altar and before God and man promise her continued love and affection. The guardian angel of worth would never permit such falsehood and impudence to complete the destruction of beauty and innocence. Should some giddy trifler be caught by the snare of flattery which she was too inexperienced to despise, and too senseless to understand, as long as marriage was a novelty she might be pleased with variety, but when love rests only on the unstable basis of passion, it is of ephemeral growth, and will not stand the shock and accidents of time. ADELPHOS. New-invented Hats.—In consequence of the very great complaints of late of the bad quality of Hats, it has induced Mr. Fare, of No. 71, Strand, London, who has resided there these twenty years, to try the experiment of mixing Mole's fur with Beaver, and which he found to answer his most ardent expectations, not only for their durability, which, on trial, will be found to wear out near two such hats as are made in the usual way, the Mole fur making the same much finer, and of a closer texture, than the various coarse furs that are usually made use of in the manufacture of hats; and with other good qualities, the fur will not come off, which has been so much complained of lately, as well as their making a most beautiful black, which will retain its colour.—London paper. CUSTOM HOUSE—RICHMOND. ENTERED. Ship Mary, Stephenson, New York. Sch'r Hope, Hanson, Baltimore. Independence, Sommers, Philadelphia. Sloop President, Ireland, ditto. Sch'r Sea, Hewett, ditto. Polly, Hatch, Petersburg. Rebecca, Tyler, New York. Liberty, Lewis, Philadelphia. Sloop Janny, Collins, Petersburg. CLEARED. Ship Herald, Murphy, Dublin. Sloop Happy Return, Ireland, Philadelphia. Sch'r Sally, Travers, New York. Sleep Good Intent, Ireland, Philadelphia. Sch'r Sally, Dunnington, Norfolk. Providence, Trott, New York. Sloop Independence, Sommers, Philadelphia. Good Intent, Gilford, Marcus Hook. Sch'r Polly, Hitch, Boston. Dispatch, Smith, New York. Mary, Luce, Boston. Sloop Bessey, Baltimore. (By Authority.) AN ACT To authorise the Secretary of war to issue land warrants; and for other purposes. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of war be authorized to issue military land warrants, to such persons as have, or shall before the first day of March one thousand eight hundred and eight, produce to him satisfactory evidence of the validity of their claims; which warrants, with those heretofore issued, and not yet satisfied, shall, and may be located in the names of the holders or proprietors thereof, at any time prior to the first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight, on any unlocated parts of the fifty quarter townships, and the fractional quarter townships, reserved by law, for original holders of military land warrants. SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Surveyor General, under the direction of the secretary of the treasury, to cause to be surveyed so much of the fifty quarter townships, and the fractional quarter townships aforesaid, as have been, or hereafter may be located according to law, in conformity with the locations made on the plots of the said quarter townships: Provided, The whole expense of surveying the same, shall not exceed three dollars for every mile actually surveyed. NATHL. MACON. Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro-tempore. April 15, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON. POSTSCRIPT. BOSTON, July 15. We have intelligence from England to the 7th June, via Halifax.—The report which we had last week, that the differences between G. Britain and Prussia had been adjusted, was erroneous. A letter from Halifax says, the Prussian ports in the Baltic were still open for British goods—and that as a return for the compliment, the British government had given orders that no vessel should be taken or detained while navigating the Baltic. Bonaparte had claimed, from the Turkish government, certain places formerly dependant on Venice; and contemplated an expedition against the Seven Isles, which also formerly belonged to Venice. Adm. Warren sailed from England the 4th June, for the West Indies.—It was conjectured he had orders to co-operate with Miranda. Mr. Fox, in a very spirited speech, has declared the disposition of his majesty's ministers to be pacific; but that no propositions would be acceded to, but such as were fair and honorable to Great Britain and her allies. It is said, that Bonaparte will shortly take possession of Rome. A kind of influenza, which spares none, prevails at present in Spain. The whole of the royal family have been attacked by it. At Barcelona, where this malady commenced, 21,400 persons were ill of it at once. The Trafalgar garters are much worn by the belles. The motto is well known—England expects every man to do his duty. The property duty bill has passed the house of commons: it is in length three hundred yards of parchment. The speaker was unable to grasp it, and in this we imagine he will be followed by many others. West-India trade-bill.—We have already stated that this bill has passed the house of lords. On the 30th of May it was received in the house of commons; and lord Castlereagh gave notice that he should make a motion respecting it the 2d of June.—Many petitions have been presented against it to the commons, and the petitioners were to be heard by counsel. It appears to be an unpopular bill. Price of Stock, June 5th.—3 per cent Consols 61 1/2—3 per cent R d. 59.10 60—Omnium 2 3/4 0 3 premium. PHILADELPHIA, July 18. A letter from New York, dated yesterday, says, that the Court, after hearing the arguments on the question of issuing compulsory process against Mr. Madison, &c. decided against the motion. Another motion was then made, for a commission to issue for making interrogatories at Washington, which was also lost the Judges being divided in opinion—Judge Patterson in favour, and Judge Tainadge against it! A letter from Trinidad, dated June 10, to a gentleman in New York contains the following article:—Miranda's business occupies the general attention at this place. He is expected here on Saturday or Sunday—Great preparations are now making to receive him in a manner suitable to his rank. Nine Spaniards, who it is said came on here for the purpose of assassinating him, have been apprehended, and lodged in prison. General Hyslop, we are assured, has made an offer of his best service, and 2000 volunteers, to assist this illustrious character in obtaining the object of his expedition.—Mer Ado A SONG. For the 4th of July, one thousand eight hundred and six. TUNE—"Whilst happy in my native land" I. Wide o'er the wilderness of waves, Untrack'd by human peril, Our fathers roam'd for peaceful groves, To deserts dark and sterile: No parting pangs—No long adieu Delay'd their gallant daring: With them their God and Country too, Their pilgrim knees were bareing. All hearts unite the patriots band, And liberty our natal land. II. Their dauntless hearts no meteor led, In terror o'er the ocean; From fortune and from men they fled, To Heaven and its devotion. Fate cannot bend the high born mind To bigot usurpation: They who had left a world behind, Now give that world a nation. III. The soil to till, to freight the sea, By valor's arm protected: To plant an empire, brave and free, Their sacred views directed: But more they fear'd, than giant's yoke, Insidious fashion's fury; For oft a worm destroys an oak, Whose leaf that worm would bury. IV. Thus rear'd our great realm began, Claim'd a new magna charta: Established on the rights of man, By virtues more than Spartan. Be FREE COLUMBIA! proudest name I am's herald wafs in story: Be FREE, thou youngest child of Fame, Rule, brightest heir of Glory! V. Thy Phebe, 'mid the battle's ire, Bath Africa towers defected; And Lybia's sands have flash'd with fire, From Eton's sword reflected. Thy groves, which erst the hill or plain Entrench'd from savage plunder, To Naiads turn'd, must cleave the main, And sport with Neptune's thunder. Anecdote, from a late London paper. A few days since, a noble naval commander, at one of our sea ports, who is a strict disciplinarian, accosted a drunken sailor in the street, with, "What ship do you belong to? Jack who was a cry-below, notwithstanding he was drunk and had a very eccentric countenance, answered with much sang froid, "Don't know." "What's your Captain's name?" "Don't know." "Do you know who I am?" "No." "Why I am the Commander in Chief." "Then," replied the fellow in a manner which raised the good temper of the worthy baronet to a loud laugh, "You have a d-d good birth of it—that's all I know!" VALUABLE MILLS FOR SALE. TO BE SOLD, to the highest bidder upon the premises, on Monday the 1st of September next, the EXETER MILLS, situate on the river Appomattox, 12 miles above Petersburg. The merchant mill is 70 feet long, has 3 pair of excellent Burr stones, with the necessary machinery, in complete order. The corn mill has two pair of good country stones, and was lately erected. There are about 8 acres of land attached to the mills, whereon is erected a very neat dwelling house, abundance of out house for workmen, a store house, a cooper's shop, a blacksmith's shop, &c. The purchaser will be required to pay one third of the purchase money in cash, or approved notes, negotiable at the bank of Virginia, or any of its offices, and payable in 90 days, and granting bonds for the remainder, in equal amounts, payable in six and twelve months from the day of sale, with a deed of trust on the property, to secure the payment—immediate possession will be then given. Campbell, Wheeler & Lewis. Petersburg, July 19. 1806. 6w TO BE SOLD, for cash, at John Farar's, on Rockfish river, in Amherst county, on Monday the 25th day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by John Farar, for the purpose of discharging his debt due to Rev. Murphy & Co. thereon specified, ONE NEGRO WOMAN, named Milley, and her child, named Hensley, and the increase of the said Milley, if any, since the executing of the said trust; one SPT. of BLACK SMITH'S TOOLS, and one covet MARE and COLT. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, 15th July 1806. 8w ** Subscribers to the DELIABLES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. yjt 240

5 DOLLARS REWARD, FOR apprehending ISAAC, who ran away the 14th of June last. He is a large, likely, dark yellow fellow, about 30 years of age, 6 feet high, very bald on his age bushy head of hair, which he combs back, large whiskers, fore teeth scarcely touching each other and inclining towards his lips, which are thick, and are manifest when spoken to, sanctified countenance, a Baptist preacher, on which venerable society he has certainly grossly imposed. He has a wife in the estate of Col. Robert Lewis, dec. in Goochland county, at the mouth of the Great Bird, where I presume he is now lurking, and probably will be concealed by her. He served a regular apprenticeship to the millwright's trade; has great use of tools, and can do tolerable cabinet work—he is an artful sensible fellow, can both read and write, and calls himself Isaac Gain. The above reward will be paid on his being delivered to me in Louisa county, near the Green Springs, or secured in jail so that I get him again. All masters or owners of vessels, or others, are forewarned from carrying him out of this state, or harboring of him in any manner whatsoever, at their peril. William Wash. July 5th, 1805.
W. WARDLAW I receiving a large supply of MEDICINES, SURGEONS INSTRUMENTS, FAMILY MEDICINE, CHESTS, &c. by the Press, from London. Richmond, May 6, 1805. Advertisement.
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. (tf)
THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the HISTORY OF FRANCE and ENGLAND—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28, 1806. (tf)
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806. (tf)
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, on the premises, on the 12th day of August next, in compliance with a decree of the county court of Buckingham, the LIFE ESTATE of Matthew Branch, (who is tenant by the curtesy) in that valuable and well known TRACT OF LAND, Whereon Buckingham courthouse stands, computed to contain 1200 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to comply with said decree. It is presumed this property is too well known to require any description. By the Commissioners. Buckingham, 30th June, 1806. (tf)
RICHMOND BATH, Adjoining the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell Tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a careful attentive boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments with every requisite convenience in each. The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusively for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. Price for a single bathe 2s. 3d. or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. No people of color admitted. Richmond, 7th mo 2d, 1806. (tf)
MATTRASSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- TRESSSES of all size & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. D. Darnall's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattresses worked over. Jno. S. Pleafants. June 5, 1806.
FOR SALE, THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, on which Cumberland Courthouse stands—It contains about TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY ACRES, one half of which is yet uncultivated. Besides the advantage of having the Courthouse on this tract of land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there are none that can surpass it. The buildings, with some repairing, may be made sufficiently extensive and comfortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser, when possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser better, landed property will be received in part. Creed Taylor and Diche B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county, are authorized to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allen's Mill. BEVERLY LANGHORNE. June 10th, 1806. (4m)
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.
"Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana." A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5, 1806
MR. JOHN JOUETT, IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. SIR, ON the 2d of August next, at the tavern occupied by George Payne, at Goochland courthouse, between the hours of ten in the forenoon & sunset, I shall take the depositions of Col. George Payne and Capt. William Gay; and on the 5th of the same month at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between the same hours of the day, the deposition of Mr. Wm. O. Winston, to be used as evidence in my suit, depending in Henrico county court against you. Yours, Thomas Miller. July 2, 1806. (4w)
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT Marble Chimney Piece, With HEARTH, &c. complete. Apply to the Printer. July 7, 1806.
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, in the town of Milton, on the second day of August next, FOUR HEAD OF HORSES, Two bays, and a black mare and colt, conveyed to the subscriber in trust, with other property, by Richard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Merchants, Milton Martin Dawson, Trustee. Milton, July 1st, 1806. (tds)
Valuable Property FOR SALE. THE subscriber being desirous to remove from where he now lives, offers for sale, a valuable TAN YARD, in the town of New Canton, well enclosed with paling eight feet high, and twenty four good Tan Vats, with a large framed bark house, sixty by twenty four feet, with a good currying shop at one end and a good stone chimney; Also, a good and convenient dwelling house, 30 by 18 feet, two story high; one of stone, with two good stone chimneys, and a good garden and lot, well paled in—Also, about 35 acres of Land, about 12 of which are low grounds of good quality; all of which he will sell on reasonable terms, and immediate possession given to the purchaser. This little farm would suit a farmer that has a family, as it is all adjoining, & those wishing to purchase will find it to their advantage to view the property immediately. Charles Moffett. New Canton, June 30, 1806. (3w)
15 DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or STOLEN on the 24th June last, a bright SORREL HORSE , about 5 feet high, judged to be 8 years old last spring, has a small star in his forehead, has on his back several saddle spots, he has a small white spot on one side of his rump (not recollected on which at present,) has been nicked, well mounted before. He also has had the spavin very bad, which shews very plain at this time, but does not affect him as to his moving—he was raised in the county of Albemarle. Any person that will deliver the above described horse to me in Warminster, shall receive the above reward of 15 dollars, or give me such information that I get him, shall receive a reward of ten dollars. PLEASANT CREWS. Warminster, July 9th, 1806. (tf)
A MILLER WANTED. THE subscribers wish to employ a MILLER, to attend to a manufacturing mill. To one that can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given. S. W. Venable & Womack. Prince Edward, July 4, 1806. (4w)
THE SHAREHOLDERS in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition be- came due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 8, 1806. (4w)
NOTICE. THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE, after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to the subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. (1st Jan)
LATELY PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, DISCOURSES CONCERNING GOVERNMENT. By ALGERNON SIDNEY. With a short account of the Author's Life, and copious INDEX. Subscribers who entered with the Rev. M. L. Weems, will be supplied on application as above. (tf)
A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks Jamaica and Antigua Rum New England Rum Port & Sherry Wine Old Cogniac Brandy Loaf and Brown Sugar Molasses Coffee of superior quality Alexandria Crackers Rhode Island Cheese Imperial Tea Herrings and Shad Alexandria Beer in bbls English Walnuts Brown Soap Nutmegs Pepper Allspice Mace Cloves Starch Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c. A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1806. (tf)
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the Uniform established by the Executive for the Militia of this Commonwealth and declared by Proclam- ing date the first day of March last, in pursu- nance of 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," has, in some particu- lars, been considered inconvenient by the people generally, and repeated applications have been presented to the Executive in behalf of the Mi- litia in various and numerous parts of the state, representing that very few, if any, of the Mi- litia, as yet, provided themselves with the uni- form lately established, and praying certain al- terations therein: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to is- sue 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, skirts lined with buff, cape, lapels and cuffs buff, yellow buttons, gold epau- lets (one on each shoulder) black cocked hat with black cockade, and black stock. For the Artillery. A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, la- pels and cuffs red, vest buff, overalls blue, edged with red, black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade. For the Light Infantry. A dark blue short coat with half lapels, 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 and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade. For the Riflemen. A linen hunting shirt of purple color, 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 red 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, la- pels and cuffs red, white lining and buttons, vest and pantaloons white, with black garters, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade. For the Cavalry. A short dark blue coat, with yellow buttons, white lining, half lapels, cuffs and cape red, white vest & leather breeches, jack boots, spurs, black stock and black leather cap dressed with 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 and 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, riflemen, or of the main body of the militia, shall have pro- vided themselves with a uniform different from that herein prescribed, they are respectively per- mitted to wear the same for three years from and after the date hereof. Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, L. S. at Richmond, this 14th day of June, 1805. (Signed) WM. H. CABELL.
Treasury Department of the U- nited States, June 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the an- nual appropriation of EIGHT MILLIONS of DOLLARS, should among other purposes be ap- plied to the reimbursement of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 30th day of June, 1793, and to the reimbursement of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1793. This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful repre- sentatives or attorneys duly constituted and authori- zed, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them; and that the principal of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their law- ful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized. It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allow- ed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK, after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stock, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reim- bursement thereof. Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
JUST RECEIVED, At S. Pleafants' Book Store, a few copies of AN EXAMINATION OF THE BRITISH DOCTRINE, With subjects to engage a NEUTRAL TRADE, NOT OPEN IN TIME OF PEACE.
NOTICE.
Valuable Medicines. PUBLIC confidence has never been more de- liberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the ef- ficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICH- ard Lee, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York- and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleafants' Print- ing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Molther, and of other distinguished and respectable charac- ters. The following cases, of more recent occur- rence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick- layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to with- hold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains in the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symp- toms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet.—The almost in- credible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dole to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a dif- ferent kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. Tremzin, Sir, yours, &c. HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mandar.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c. "AN ONCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Ma- lignant Fevers is recommended Babn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir.
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approach- ing Consumption. To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. attorney ge- neral of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—In comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medi- cine necessary. I have myself found it an excel- lent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obtuse and difficult breathing. On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recom- mend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public patronage. LUTHER MARTIN. HAMILTON'S
Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the vari- ous complaints which result from dissipated plea- sures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immor- derate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any o- ther destructive intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster,
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily remov- ing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable through- out Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repel- lent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of un- paralleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind— particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory red- ness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, inferable perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the com- plexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—ne- ver failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE RYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of ac- cident, speedily removing inflammation, defluc- tions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes; never failing to cure those maladies which, frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fe- vers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak light. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of light.
Tooth-Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe in- stances.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of head-ache. The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermit- tant Fevers. Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medi- cine has proved ineffectual; not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and num- bers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most per- fect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady, The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the price at which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imita- tions of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, feign a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast defending "to the tomb of the Capulet," while our remedies become more generally used, and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dan- gerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the fig- ure of Richard Lee's (to counterfeited which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
Lee's Infallible Ague Drops.
Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Lo- zier, grocer, corner of Hudson and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fe- ver, and in its violent degree, as for the hot pas- sion to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recom- mended by sympathising neighbors, were adminis- tered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three do- ses early were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearl, Pearl Street, was severely afflicted with an intermittant; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Tols, who had suffered much from an obstinate intermittant upwards of a year (with few and riding intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommen- dation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by M. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obstinate intermittant. A small portion com- pletely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific.)—Four portions of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance was by the remaining part of this single phial, cured of the prevailing mala- dy.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the affection of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has ne- ver failed effecting a cure, and may without ef- fectuary be termed INFALLIBLE. Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No. 56, Maiden-lane New York, and at S. Pleafants' Prin- ting-office, Richmond. Oct. 1804.
In Hanover County Court, 23th A- pril 1806.
Burnley and Brackenridge, PIs. } Against Phoebe Jirras, admx. of John Tyler, dec. } and David Tyler, her law of the said } John Tyler, deceased. } This day came the plaintiffs by their counsel, and the defendant David Tyler, not having entered his appearance, and given security ac- cording to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this coun- try: On the motion of the plaintiffs, it is decreed and ordered, That the defendant David Tyler do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, 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 that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, THOS. FOLLARD, D. C. H. C.
TO BE SOLD, at public auction, for cash, in the town of Charlottesville, on the premises, on the 18th day of September next, by virtue of deed of trust to us executed by Bartlett Deadman, for the purpose of discharging a debt due from the said Deadman, to William D. Hunt, as speci- fied in said deed of trust, part of a LOT, desig- nated in the plan of said town by the number 56, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to dis- charge the debt aforesaid, and charges attending said sale. John Kelly, } Trustees. Wm. W. Hening, } Charlottesville, July 5, 1806. (wids)
SALE AT AUCTION.
WILL BE SOLD, on Monday the 4th of next month, at public auction, on the premises, THE HOUSE AND LOT, The property of Robert Sydnoy, dec. situated on Shockoe Hill, immediately below Col. Robert Gamble's dwelling house, known in the plan of the city by the number 593, and is now occupi- ed by Mr. George Williamson. One third of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, and six and twelve months credit given for the balance. For further particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS. William Sydnoy. William Moss, jr. Richmond, 16th July, 1806. (tds)
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given the 15th of September, THE TENEMENT Now in the occupancy of Messrs. Shapard and Lucke. For terms apply to William Mitchell. June 23, 1806. (tf)
IN COUNCIL, 29th March, 1806.
IT is advised, that it be advertised in the public paper that PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive from any person willing to con- tract, to furnish the necessary Clothing for the Public Guard for the present year. Dan. L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council.
NEW BOOKS.
Just received and for Sale, at S. Pleafants' prin- ting office and book store, near the E Bridge, The Secret History of the Cabinet of St. Cloud; in a series of letters from a resident in Paris to a nobleman in London, written during the months of August, September & October, 1805, Reflections on the Rise and Fall of the Ancient Republics; adapted to the present state of G. Britain; By Edward W. Montague, jun. The English Man; or the Sorrows of Edward and Louise—a novel. Fusaden's Poems.