Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1803-01-05 00:00:00

Legislature of Virginia
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Monday, December 27.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Governor, containing a report from the Auditor of the Public Accounts...
An engrossed bill, "For allowing the time of holding elections," was read a third time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "To extend the time of holding elections in the town of Lexington," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "Allowing further time to the owners of lots in the towns of Jonesville and Jeffersonville, to build on and improve the same," was read a second time, and ordered with the amendments to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "Giving further time to the owners of lots in the town of Hillsborough, to build on and improve the same," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Ordered, That Mr. Plummer be added to the committee to enquire whether General Lee is not an inhabitant of this state.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To alter the court day of the Hastings court of the City of Richmond, and that Messrs. Eppes, Adams, Dabney, Payne, Walker, (Charles City) and Warren, do prepare and bring in the same."
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the act, intitled, 'An act, for opening and improving the navigation of Quintico creek, in the county of Prince William,' and that Messrs. Tabb, Fox, Moncure, J. Foster and Jennings, do prepare and bring in the same."
Mr. Booker, reported from the committee of Propositions and Grievances, a bill, "For reviving the inspection of tobacco at Portsmouth warehouse, in the county of Gloucester."
A bill, "Concerning the sale of lands, in the county of Princess Anne," was read a third time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "For extending the limits of the town of Portsmouth," was read a third time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "For removing the clerk's office in the county of Isle of Wight," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Woolley reported according to order, a bill, "To empower district and corporation courts to issue writs of habeas corpus, and more effectually prevent malicious suits," which was read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To establish an Academy in the vicinity of New Glasgow, in Amherst county, and to incorporate the trustees thereof," and that Messrs. Cabell, Camm, Carr, O'Neal, Fletcher and Grymes, do prepare and bring in the same.
Thursday, December 28.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole House to take under their further consideration the bill, "For the more speedy recovery of small debts and penalties," and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Joseph Lewis reported that the committee of the whole House had according to order, had the said bill under their consideration, and had made several amendments thereto, which were handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, and agreed to by the House.
And then the question being put, on engrossing the said bill as amended, and reading a third time, it passed in the affirmative.
An engrossed bill, "To amend an act entitled an act, to raise a lottery for the benefit of the sufferers by fire in the town of Lexington," was read a third time, and a blank therein filled up, and ordered to be read a third time.
Ordered, That the bill do pass, and that the title be "An act to amend an act, entitled an act to authorise a lottery for the benefit of the sufferers by fire in the town of Lexington."
An engrossed bill, "For establishing a town at Hillsborough in the county of Loudoun," was read a third time.
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be "An act for establishing a town at Hillsborough in the county of Loudoun."
An engrossed bill, "Giving further time to owners of lots in the towns of Jonesville and Jeffersonville, to build on and improve the same," was read a third time, a blank therein filled up, and the title amended.
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be "An act giving further time to the owners of lots in certain towns to build on and improve the same."
Ordered, That the clerk do enquire the said bills to the Senate for their concurrence.
A bill, "Concerning the title of lands on the coast in Princess Anne county," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "To empower district and county courts to issue writs of habeas corpus, and more effectually prevent malicious suits," was read a second time, the title amended and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "For reviving the inspection of tobacco at Portsmouth warehouse, in the county of King and Queen," was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "For removing the clerk's office of the county of Isle of Wight," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
On motion, Ordered, That the bill "For extending the limits of the town of Portsmouth," be referred to the committee of Propositions and Grievances.
Mr. Mercer reported according to order from the committee for Courts of Justice, a bill, "To establish a draw-bridge over the Eastern branch of Elizabeth river, within the county of Norfolk."
A bill, "Dissolving a marriage between Dabney Pettus, and his wife Elizabeth," was read a third time.
A bill, "Allowing further time to owners of lots in the town of Danville, to build upon the same."
A bill, "Disbarring the Register of the Land Office, in the city of Petersburg, from acting as a commissioner of survey, made in virtue of a Land-Warrant issued to Mary Walker."
A bill, "To explain the act concerning clerk's fees, in certain cases," was read a third time.
A bill, "To repeal a part of the act, intitled 'An act, authorising the Potomac company to open the Shenandoah river,'" was read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Brough reported from the committee, to whom was recommitted the bill, "Concerning the town of Portsmouth," that the committee had according to order, re-examined the same, and had made an amendment thereto, which was handed in at the clerk's table, twice read, and agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the bill with the amendment, be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Booker, That the resolution of the House, respecting the appointment of a committee to enquire whether General Lee is an inhabitant of this state, was referred to the Senate for their concurrence, and that they be requested to appoint a committee, jointly with a committee from this House, to make the enquiry contemplated by said resolution.
Wednesday, December 29.
An engrossed bill, "To empower district, county and corporation courts, to issue writs of habeas corpus, and more effectually to prevent malicious and vexatious suits," was read the third time, the blanks therein filled up and the title amended.
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, "An act to empower district, county and corporation courts to issue writs of habeas corpus, and more effectually to prevent malicious and vexatious suits."
An engrossed bill, "For reviving the inspection of tobacco at Portsmouth warehouse, in the county of Gloucester," was read a third time & passed.
Thursday, December 30.
An engrossed bill, "Dissolving the marriage between Dabney Pettus and his wife Elizabeth," was read the third time and passed the House. Also the bills, "Allowing a further time to the owners of lots in the town of Danville to build upon the same," and "Releasing the right of the Commonwealth to the estate of Billy Brown," were also severally read the third time and passed.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole House to take under their further consideration the bill, "To amend the charter of the city of Richmond," and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Holmes reported, that the committee of the whole House had, according to order, had the said bill under their consideration and had made several amendments thereto, which were handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were again read and agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the said bill, with the amendments, be engrossed and read a third time.
An engrossed bill, "To repeal a part of the act, entitled an act, authorising the Potomac company to open the Shenandoah river," was read a third time.
Resolved, That the bill do pass.
A bill, "Concerning the rates of postage, at certain places," was read a third time.
A bill, "Appointing committees, to run a line and mark out a road from Richmond to Rockfish-gap, and for other purposes," was read a third time.
A bill, "Authorising the president and directors of the Little river Turnpike road company, to raise a certain sum of money, and for other purposes," was read a third time.
A bill, "Authorising the creation of Mills on Little Kanawha river," was read a third time.
A bill, "Releasing to Mary Murray the right of the Commonwealth to the real estate whereof John Gofford died seized," was read a third time.
A bill, "Concerning a street in the town of Petersburg," was read a third time.
A bill, "To establish other inspections of tobacco," were severally read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "Altering the time of holding quarterly courts in the counties of Rockingham and Augusta," was read a second time and ordered to be on the table.
A bill, "Concerning the towns of Lewisburg, Jerusalem and Blankensburg," were read a second time, amended, and ordered to be engrossed, with the amendments, and read a third time.
A bill, "To incorporate the lower parish, on the south side of Nansemond river, in the county of Nansemond," was read a second time, and ordered to be committed to a select committee of Messrs. J. Riddick, Newsum, Selby, Blow, Allen and Gee.
Mr. Brough reported from the committee to whom was referred the bill, "For erecting a draw-bridge over the eastern branch of Elizabeth river," that the committee had taken the same under consideration and had made several amendments thereto.
Ordered, That the bill, with the amendments, be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Mercer reported from the committee for Courts of Justice, a bill, "To amend the act entitled an act to incorporate a company, for establishing a turnpike road from the intersection of Duke street in the town of Alexandria, with the south west line of the district of Columbia, to the ford of Little river, where the turnpike road now crosses it," which was read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk: The Senate have passed the bill, entitled "An act, to amend an act entitled an act to authorise a Lottery for the benefit of the sufferers by fire in the town of Lexington," and they have also passed the bill, entitled "An act giving further time to the owners of lots in certain towns to build on and improve the same," with an amendment, to which amendment they desire the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The House for which proceeded to consider the amendments of the Senate, and on the question being put thereupon were agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the clerk do acquaint the Senate therewith.
Mr. M. Anderson reported from the committee of claims, a bill, "Raising the salary of the clerk of accounts in the Auditor's Office."
A bill, "Remitting the fine of James Harris," was read a third time.
A bill, "Remitting certain involutions to Amos Medley," was read a third time.
A bill, "Remitting the amount of certain involutions due to Reuben Fry," which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
An engrossed bill, "Concerning the title of lands in the county of Princess Anne," was read the third time, and on the question being put on the passage of the said bill; it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the bill be rejected.
Friday, December 31.
The engrossed bills, "Releasing to Sarah Murray, the right of the Commonwealth to the real estate whereof John Gofford died seized," "Concerning the towns of Lewisburg, Jerusalem and Clarkesburg," "Concerning a street in the town of Petersburg," "Encressing the rates of postage at certain places," "To establish other inspections of tobacco," "Changing the time of holding certain quarterly courts in the counties of Augusta and Rockingham and for other purposes," "Authorising the creation of Mills on Little Kanawha river," "Authorising the President and Directors of the Little river Turnpike road company to raise a certain sum of money, and for other purposes," were severally read a third time, the blanks filled up and passed the House.
A bill, "Raising the salary of the clerk of accounts in the Auditor's Office," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read the third time.
A bill, "Remitting certain involutions to Reuben Fry," was read a third time.
A bill, "Remitting certain involutions to Amos Medley," were received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
time, and ordered to be recommitted to the committee of claims.
A bill, "Remitting the fine of James Harris," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read the third time.
Mr. Barbour reported, according to order, a bill, "For establishing a state college," which was read the first time, and on the question being put, whether the said bill should be read a second time, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the bill be rejected.
A communication from the Senate, by their clerk:
The senate have passed the bill, "For establishing a town at Hillsborough, in the county of Loudoun," and
The bill, "Giving further time to owners of lots in the town of Danville, to build upon the same."
The engrossed bills, "To establish a Draw Bridge over the Eastern branch of Elizabeth river and for other purposes,"
To authorise the county courts of Louisa and Fluvanna to appoint commissioners to ascertain what part of the road commonly called the Three Notched road, lies in each county, and for other purposes, were read the second time.
Mr. Mercer reported from the committee for Courts of Justice, a bill, "To enlarge the towns of Berryville and Abingdon,"
A bill to incorporate the trustees of an Academy in the town of Abingdon, and for other purposes;
A bill authorising the sale of certain real estate whereof Isham Clements died seized, which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Holmes reported from the committee of Propositions and Grievances, to whom were recommended the bill, "For extending the limits of the town of Portsmouth," the said bill, with amendments, which was ordered to be engrossed, with the amendments, and read the third time.
Mr. Holmes also presented from the committee of Propositions and Grievances, the following bills:—Concerning John Browne:—Establishing several ferries:—Concerning David Parsons:—and, Authorising Edward Mumford to erect a toll-bridge over Appomattox river, which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. D. Lee presented according to order, a bill, "To provide more effectually for the collection of public fines for the use of the Commonwealth," which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. M. Anderson reported from the committee of claims, the following bills:
A bill, "Allowing Joseph Parker a certain sum of money annually;"
A bill, "Remitting a fine to Rolle Eldridge;"
A bill, "Remitting damages to Wm. Crawford," which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. John W. Eppes reported according to order, a bill, "To alter the court day of the Hastings court in the city of Richmond, which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time."
Mr. Venable from the committee appointed to enquire what sum could be obtained, annually, for the rent of the house lately occupied by the Governor, whether a more convenient one could be obtained by renting, and upon what terms; and whether it would be expedient to sell the house set apart for the use of the Governor, and to purchase, or build one for that purpose, submitted the following report:
That they have endeavored, by all the means which they were enabled to make, to find a suitable for the accommodation of the Governor, and his family; but could find no one of that description that could be obtained on rent. They found that the house lately occupied by the Governor, could be rented; but they are unable to say precisely, for what sum; they have also according to the other part of their instructions, endeavored to find a suitable house which might be procured by purchase; on which subject they beg leave to state, that they have examined a house and ground adjoining thereto, the property of David Meade Randolph, and find the house new, well arranged, for convenience, sufficiently large for the accommodation of the Governor; and entirely finished, except one room which wants plastering and painting; its situation extremely pleasant, and the ground valuable; which consists of two acres entirely enclosed; the price of which would be 15,000 dollars, which, in the opinion of your committee would not be too much, considering the quantity of ground annexed to the house, and the increasing value of property of that description in this city. Your committee are also of opinion, that as much of the property belonging to the public, might be disposed of as would replace the sum, without materially affecting or diminishing the public square, around the Capitol. They are therefore of opinion, that it would be expedient to purchase the house of the said David M. Randolph and the ground thereunto annexed, being four lots of half an acre each, and to sell as much of the public property as would replace the sum.
That the House for which proceeded to consider the said amendment, and agreed to the same.
The engrossed bills, "Raising the salary of the clerk of accounts in the Auditor's Office;"
"For extending the limits of the town of Portsmouth;"
"Remitting the fine of James Harris;" were severally read the third time and passed the House.
Saturday, January 1, 1803.
The House according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole House to take under their consideration the bill concerning Patrois in the county of Northampton; Mr. Holmes in the chair; and after some time spent therein, the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Holmes reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the said bill under their consideration and had made sundry amendments thereto, which were handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were again read, and agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the said bill, with the amendments, be engrossed and read the third time.
An engrossed bill, "To amend the charter of the City of Richmond," was read the third time and the blanks therein filled up.
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be "An act to amend the charter of the City of Richmond."
On motion of Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. Pitts,
Ordered, That the ayes and noes on the foregoing question be inserted in the journal.—Ayes 116—Nones 8.
Munday, January 3, 1803.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill entitled an act, "For reviving the inspection of tobacco at Portsmouth warehouse, in the county of Gloucester;" also the bill, intitled an act authorising district, county and corporation courts to issue writs of habeas corpus, and more effectually to prevent malicious and vexatious suits, to which amendments they desire the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house forthwith proceeded to consider the said amendment, and agreed to the same.
The engrossed bills, "Raising the salary of the clerk of accounts in the Auditor's Office;"
"For extending the limits of the town of Portsmouth;"
"Remitting the fine of James Harris;" were severally read the third time and passed the House.
The bills, "Remitting a fine to Rolle Eldridge;" "Allowing Joseph Parker a certain sum of money annually;"
Authorising Edward Mumford to erect a toll-bridge over Appomattox river;
Concerning John Browne;
Authorising the sale of certain real estate whereof Isham Clements died seized;
To incorporate the trustees of an academy in the town of Abingdon, and for other purposes;
For establishing several ferries; were severally read the second time.
The bill, "permitting certain damages to Wm. Crawford, was recommitted to the Committee of Claims—the bill concerning David Parsons to the Committee of Propositions and Grievances—the bill enlarging the towns of Berryville and Abingdon, to the committee of Courts for Justice—the bill to amend the act, entitled an act, to incorporate a company for establishing a turnpike road from the intersection of Duke street, in the town of Alexandria, with the south west line of the District of Columbia, to the ford of Little river, where the turnpike road now crosses it, was committed to a committee of the whole House on Thursday next—and the bill more effectually to provide for the collection of fines for the use of the Commonwealth, was recommitted to the committee who brought it in.
The committee of the whole House was discharged from the further consideration of so much of the Governor's communication as relates to incorporating the artists of the Armory into a distinct corps and the same was referred to Messrs. Harrison, L. Smith, P. Johnston, Jno. Martin and Holmes. And they were also discharged from so much of the said communication as relates to authorising the superintendent to receive a number of poor boys as apprentices into the Armory, and the same was referred to Messrs. L. Smith, Woodward, Alexander, Cabell, Fisher and Jennings.
Mr. Mercer reported from the committee for courts of justice a bill, "For raising by Lottery a sum of money for completing a house of worship in Loudoun county," which was read the first time, and on the question being put on the second reading thereof, it passed in the negative, and the bill was rejected.
Mr. Mercer also presented a bill, "Encressing the tolls for passing the turnpike on the road over the mountain at Swift run gap, which was read the first time."
The House agreed to proceed on Thursday next, by joint ballot with the Senate, to the choice of a Treasurer, for one year.
Mr. Cabell presented a bill to establish an Academy in the vicinity of New Glasgow, in Amherst county.
The bill, "For establishing several towns—and the bill for altering the place for holding courts in the county of Ohio," were severally read the first time.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, ACCOMPANYING HIS REPORT, Prepared in obedience to the directions of the act, supplementary to the act entitled, "An act to establish the TREASURY DEPARTMENT."
SIR, I have the honor to enclose a Report prepared in obedience to the directions of the act, supplementary to the act entitled "An Act to establish the Treasury department."
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. Treasury Department, December 15th, 1802. The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
REPORT. In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act entitled, "An Act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following REPORT.
The permanent revenues of the United States, exclusively of fees, fines, and penalties, which in a general view of the subject, may be omitted, consist of duties on Merchandise and Tonnage; proceeds of the sales of public Lands and duties on Postage.
The duties on postage, which were, in the annual report of last year, estimated at 50,000 dollars, have, during the year ending on the 30th of September last, yielded 50,500 dollars. The decrease of ship letters, the extension of the establishment through unproductive roads, and the acceleration of the progress of the mail may, however, cause some defalcation in the receipts of the ensuing year.
Three hundred and twenty six thousand and fifty-two dollars and eight cents have been received during the same year, on account of public lands; of which sum, 17,162 dollars and 50 cents were paid in the treasury, in evidences of the public debt, and 179,575 dollars, and 52 cents in specie. The local situation of the land offices not having yet rendered it practicable to draw the balance from the receivers of public monies.
Three hundred and forty thousand acres of land have been sold for six hundred and eighty thousand dollars, during the year ending on the 31st day of October last, of which quantity near ninety seven thousand acres were sold on account of pre-emption claims by purchasers under John Cleves Symmes, and two hundred and forty three thousand acres are the result of Czarrent Sales. The annexed statement (A) designates the quantities respectively sold in the several districts, and the annual payments receivable on account of the balance of nine hundred and sixty thousand dollars due on these and on the preceding sales.
From those several results, it appears probable that the annual receipts under this head, will not, on an average, fall short of the sum of four hundred thousand dollars, at which they have been estimated.
Although it had been anticipated that the receipts in the Treasury, on account of duties on merchandise, and tonnage, could not for the present year, be affected by the restoration of Peace in Europe, yet the sum actually paid has exceeded the most sanguine expectations. Twelve millions, two hundred and eighty thousand dollars have been received during the course of the year ending on the 30th day of September last; a sum larger, by two millions of dollars, than the amount received for the same duties during the preceding, or any other year; and which exceeds, by twelve hundred thousand dollars, the aggregate heretofore collected, in any one year, on account of both the Import and the INTERNAL DUTIES, repealed by an act of last session.
This excess, which had not been calculated upon is considered, alone, as amply sufficient to cover any possible defalcation, which might, during the next and ensuing year, reduce that branch of the revenue below last year's estimate of nine millions five hundred thousand dollars. Such defalcation is not, however, apprehended, for although there are not yet sufficient data, precisely to ascertain the effect of peace on the amount of duties, those which are in the possession of this Department, tend to corroborate the presumption, that that sum at least, (nine millions and a half) will hereafter be annually received. The statement (B) which exhibits a comparative view of that Revenue, for each quarter during the last two years, shows that the amount of duties accrued during the nine first months of the present year, exceeds eleven millions three hundred thousand dollars; and after deducting three millions five hundred thousand dollars amount of debentures issued during the same period, on account of the re-exportations of foreign goods, leaves for these three quarters, a balance of more than seven millions eight hundred thousand dollars, subject to no other deduction than the expenses of collection; and from the knowledge already obtained of the importations during the present quarter, as well as from the gradual diminution of re-exportations, no doubt remains that the net revenue accruing during the whole year will exceed the estimate.
From present appearances, the whole of the permanent REVENUES of the United States may, therefore, be reasonably computed at ten millions of dollars,—of which sum, seven millions three hundred thousand dollars are appropriated for the payment of the principal and interest of the Public Debt, and two millions seven hundred thousand dollars are applicable to the current expenses of Government.
According to the estimates for the year 1803, those expenses will exclusively of a sum of 180,000 dollars, wanted to cover the Navy deficiencies of the years 1801 and 1802 but including sundry permanent appropriations which make no part of the annual estimates; amount to 2,660,000 dollars; as will.
For the Civil Department, and all Domestic Expenses of a civil nature 680,000
For expenses attending the intercourse with foreign Nations, including prize causes and Barbary powers, 250,000
For the Military and Indian departments, 820,000
For the Naval establishment, calculated on a supposition that six frigates shall be kept in constant employment, 900,0

discharging a part of the debt due to the Bank. The remaining 2,220 shares were now, under the same authority, sold at 43 percent. advance: the 1,287,600 dollars which they produced were, in conformity to the provisions of the said act, applied towards discharging an equal amount of that part of the debt, which had become due to the bank before or during the year 1796; and the purchaser of the stock, sold at the same time, to the treasury, an equal sum in bills on Holland at 41 cents per guilder; the securing of which large amount, at that rate, was the inducement on the part of government to dispose of the bank stock on those terms. As the dividend usually received on the bank stock sold, and the annual interest payable on the debt due to the bank, thus extinguished, were nearly equal, the July half yearly dividend on the stock, was in fact the premium paid for the purpose of effecting the remittance; and government has thereby been enabled to obtain, without raising the price of exchange, the whole amount wanted to meet the payments due in Holland, till the month of September 1803.  Exclusively of, and in addition to the debt of 1,287,600 dollars thus paid to the Bank, out of the proceeds of the sales of Bank Shares; a sum of eight millions three hundred and thirty four thousand, seven hundred and fifty seven dollars and eighty-nine cents, has been paid out of the treasury during the year ending on the 30th day of September last, on account of the principal and interest of the Public Debt , and the payments in part of the principal of the debt, made during the same period, have been as follows:—
  1st. The payments on account of the principal and interest of the Domestic Debt have been 4,628,105 29   From which deducting one year's interest on the same, 3,470,359 75   Leaves a sum applied to the reimbursement of the principal of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, of 1,157,845 64   2d. Paid to foreign officers and for the registered debt; 9,603 18   3d. Principal of domestic loans, (exclusively of the 1,287,600 dollars paid out of the proceeds of Bank Shares); 202,400   4th. Evidences of public debt paid for lands, 17,162 50   5th. The payments on account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt have been, 3,310,674 32   From which sum deducting 1 year's interest and charges, equal to 462,751   And on account of the different rates at which bills have been purchased, and of sundry bills returned for non payment, and now in suit, a further sum of 82,284 95   545,015 98   Leaves applicable to payment of the principal, 2,765,859 34   4,152,869 66   Amounting altogether to four millions, one hundred and fifty two thousand, eight hundred and sixty-nine dollars and sixty-six cents.   And if to that sum shall be added the 1,267,000   dollars paid on account of the principal of the debt due to the Bank, out of the proceeds of the sale of the Bank shares the 5,440,469 66   total amount of debt extinguished during that year, will be found to exceed five millions, four hundred and forty thousand dollars.   The balance of specie in the treasury which on the 1st day of October 1801, amounted to 2,948,713 dollars and 73 cents, had increased on the 1st October 1802, to the sum of 4,539,675 dollars and 57 cents, making a difference in favor of the treasury, of 1,590,962 dollars and 84 cents: which last sum added to the above mentioned payment of 4,152,869 dollars and 66 cents, made out of the treasury on account of the principal of the public debt, makes an actual difference in favor of the United States, of more than five millions, seven hundred and forty thousand dollars, during that year.   The payments on account of the principal of the Public Debt , from the first day of April 1801, to the 30th day of September 1802, (exclusively of and in addition to the Bank Debt discharged out of the proceeds of Bank Shares amounts to Dolls. 5,339,886 44 
  On account of the Domestic Debt , 1,334,942 81   On account of the Foreign Debt , 3,302,548 63   And in re-payment of temporary loans, 702,400   5,339,886 44   And if to that sum shall be added the increase of specie in the Treasury, during the same period, which (as the amount on the 1st April 1801, did not exceed 1,794,044 dollars and 85 cents) amounts to —
the difference in favour of the United States, 8,085,517 16 for those eighteen months will be found equal to eight millions, eighty-five thousand five hundred and seventeen dollars and sixteen cents.  Of the annual appropriation of 7,300,000 dollars for the principal and interest of the Public Debt , near three millions, nine hundred thousand dollars will be wanted to pay the interest which falls due in the year 1803, and the residue, amounting to three millions, four hundred thousand dollars may be considered as the sum applicable, during that year to the extinguishment of the principal of the public debt.
From all which, it results that so long as the United States shall not be afflicted by any unforeseen calamity, and whilst the public expenditures shall be kept within their present limits, there does not appear any necessity for increasing the public Revenues .
All which is most respectfully submitted by ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department, Dec. 16, 1802. (To be concluded in our next.)
RALEIGH, (N. C.) December 27. Wednesday next is the day appointed by law for holding the Federal Circuit Court in this city. The Chief Judge Marshall is expected.  We understand that Major Tatum, whose death we announced in our last, has not only willed his negroes freedom, but also left them his plantation near Hillsborough, with all the stock and farming utensils upon it, for their support.
THE FIRM OF Francis H. Dancy & Co. Is dissolved after this date. FRANCIS H. DANCY. Charles City Court house, Dec. 31, 1802.
NEGROES for SALE. ON Thursday, the tenth day of February next, in the town of Warminster in the county of Amherst, will be exposed to public sale to the highest bidder, at six and twelve months credit, between twenty and thirty
LIKELY NEGROES; Consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, belonging to the estate of Charles Irving, deceased. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. NICHOLAS CABELL, WILLIAM HUGHES. December 30th, 1802. (3w)
Boot & Shoe Manufactory. William Sanderson, LATELY FROM EUROPE, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the store formerly occupied by Solomon Jacobs, opposite the Market; where he has on hand of his own manufacture, an assortment of MEN'S LONG BOOTS, do. BOOTEES, BOY'S BOOTS, LADIES' MOROCCO SHOES, do. LEATHER do. Those who may be pleased to favor him with their commands, may depend that every attention will be paid.
GOOD WORKMEN may have employment. if Richmond, January 1, 1803.
Taken up by DANIEL TRABUE, a stray black and white COW, not marked, appears to be about nine years old. Also, a stray sandy HOG, unmarked, with black spots over his body, about 18 months old. Appraised by Thomas Trabue, Edward Cary, and James Pendleton, the cow to thirteen dollars, and the hog to one pound twelve shillings and four pence. Posted and appraised before me this 15th day of November, 1802. Given under my hand, the above date. (0031) EDWARD MOELY.
The Virginia Argus. RICHMOND: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. 1803. RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
  Tobacco, New, 27 3/4 Cask.   Tobacco, Old, 33 3/4 do.   Wheat, New 5 5/8 do.   Flour Pine, do. 3 1/8 do.   Do. Sift. do. 3 1/8 do.   Corn 1 5/8 do.   Elems, Clean £ 42 do.   Iron £ 38 do.   Whiskey 3 6/8 do.   Bacon 9 3/4 do. 
Our readers will recollect, that conformity to the decision of the magistrates on the 24th ult. Messrs. Callender and Pace were ordered to appear at the Court of H. enrico, on Monday the 3d of January 1803; where the legality of Mr. Callender's imprisonment, and the surety demanded of Mr. Pace, for their good behaviour, were to be decided.
Monday last, being the commencement of the court, and day assigned for this purpose, was exclusively engrossed by a lengthy and eloquent discourse, delivered by Mr. Hay, to the court, on the propriety of demanding surety for the good behaviour of the Defendants.
Tuesday, Messrs. Marshall and Rind replied in a manner truly characteristic of talents and a profound knowledge of the law. Evening of same day, Mr. McRae, in behalf of the plaintiff, delivered his opinion, to the court in a masterly and elegant oration; but all proved ineffectual; the court pronounced their opinion in favour of the defendants. Mr. Callender is therefore liberated from prison, and Mr. Pace from his recognizance, relative to the preservation of the peace.
To have published the arguments of the counsel for both parties, without giving the language verbatim, would have been an act of the greatest injustice, and as time would not admit of this, the publication will be delayed for a few days, when it shall appear before the public in a pamphlet, correctly stated.
The Editors of the Republican Watch Tower appear much opposed to the smallest infringement on the liberties of the Press; among sundry reasons assigned by them, they say, "when government once interfere, and usurp the prerogative of limiting or prescribing bounds to this the noblest invention of man, they know not when to stop." They also refer to the extract from Governor M'Kean's address to the Legislature of Pennsylvania, quoted in the Argus of the 25th of December last, where he when speaking of the impossibility of tracing "a real or rational foundation, for discord or discontent," says: "But in the abuse of the noblest inventions of man, the best preservative of civil liberty, a free press, we shall discover, I fear, the source of the lamented evil." The discovery however appears far distant from a remedy. The Governor after enumerating several methods, finally concludes that "the detestable and discouragement of good men, manifested in private life, will prove more effectual to purify and reform the press, than legislative acts or judicial adjudication." In this we perfectly agree with Governor M'Kean and the Editors of the "Watch Tower;" but a moral progression of such a nature, we fear, may be the work of centuries. The Christian religion, which far from being the invention of man, may be styled the noblest work of God, calculated to produce the present and future happiness of man, and having a tendency to promote and preserve every moral institution, has now been progressing for more than eighteen centuries; and how few pay implicit obedience to its dictates, or are enrolled in the invisible catalogue of that denomination!
The reply to Judge Washington, by the postmaster general, in Connecticut, appears to merit general attention. The company apparently much interested in this subject, were devising methods as the most effectual to remedy this evil; but all, the postmaster excepted, were for legislative aid. He, being asked his opinion, replied, "do you, sir, and Judge Law, who was also present, sit down and write to the Editors of such abusive papers, to discontinue sending them to you, so long as they continue to insult and abuse the President. That would produce a greater and better effect, than any judicial correction, which your honors can inflict, and at the same time not endanger an infringement of the freedom of the press." With this gentleman we perfectly agree also; but when we reflect on the principles of human nature, and the number concerned to obtain a millennium, so desirable, we cannot avoid expressing our doubts as to the accomplishment. Human, we should say depraved, nature delights, alas! too much in novelty. An evil report, without considering the wound our fellow creature receives or the deadly blow inflicted on his character, often finds too ready access to our understandings. In short, calumny and ingratitude, says a celebrated historian, are crimes so heinous in the sight of God and man, that a person never has been found who would acknowledge himself guilty of them; and yet, how many are there among us, who cannot deny but they are the secondary cause of "this lamented evil." With them it rests to reflect, whether they be not the primary also.
Let them rest assured, however, that in the judgment of man, he, who not only aids, but is even necessary, to criminal acts, is considered equally guilty with the perpetrator; and in the judgment of that supreme tribunal, where every act meets a due reward, he who aids, without which the perpetrator would be incapacitated, will certainly be considered as a criminal of a darker dye.
The conviction of an evil so prejudicial to society, and the welfare of mankind generally, we leave for the consideration of all good men, and the government of our country.
It is said by a number of the citizens of this place, that the Fountains erected by William Booker, dec. will be of little or no use in case of fire by their being so soon exhausted. For the remedy of which, I will submit a plan to the consideration of the public, and in particular for those who live within the vicinity of those fountains.
First.—Let there be a Cistern made for each fountain light enough to hold water, and large enough to hold two or three Engines full; let them be sunk, say eighteen inches, or two feet in the ground, and to rise about as much above ground, and be placed in such a manner as to receive a constant supply of water to keep these always full; they may be placed so as to be of no inconvenience to the public, and then I am sure I need not remind my fellow citizens of the great advantage such a supply of water would be at the beginning of a fire.
A CITIZEN. N. B. If this plan be adopted the sooner the better.
The English prints state that a young woman of the name of Carver, housemaid to capt. R. Pearson, of Greenwich hospital, proves to be the daughter of the late celebrated capt. Carver, who acquired a vast tract of country in the back settlements of the United States. This has been faithfully guaranteed and preserved by the Indians for his legal representative, who is at length indisputably discovered in the person of the above young woman. The land is supposed to be worth £100,000 sterling.
A few days since passed through this district, (says the Alexandria Exposition) on their journey to the Westward, a small party of Germans, who had purchased 6000 acres of land in the neighbourhood of Chillicothe, of General Ketchumskos at 3 dollars the acre. A 2d and larger party are we understand daily expected at Noo-folk. These worthy people are said to be from the left bank of the Rhine, and will prove valuable citizens to the new state of Ohio.
(Temporary Theatre.) On Thursday Evening, January 6,
Will be presented a new TRAGEDY, [never performed here] called.
PIZARRO, OR Spaniards in Peru. Written by Augustus Von Kotzebue, and adapted to the English Stage by R. B. Sheridan, Esq. with entire
NEW SCENERY, DRESSES, MUSIC AND DECORATIONS. The Scenery painted by Mr. Jones.
To which will be added a new OPERA Called, The, RIVAL SOLDIERS, OR Sprigs of Laurel.
Admittance ONE DOLLAR—TICKETS to be had at the office of the Theatre.—DOORS to be opened at 5 o'clock and performance begin at six.
WANTED TO HIRE, ABOUT
Ten Negro Men, as common laborers, to be employed on a plantation up the country during the winter, and on one on Chickahominy, about six miles from this city in the summer; for which a generous price will be given. Enquire of the printer.
Richmond, January 3, 1803.
Price & Sandidge, RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public generally, that they have commenced the
WHOLESALE & COMMISSION BUSINESS, In that commodious Brick House formerly occupied by Messrs. Hooper & Toler, on the main street, where they will keep a constant supply of
GROCERIES, &c.
They have a convenient Brick Lumber House, near their store, where they will receive any kind of country produce on Storage; and as their attention shall not be distracted by any other business, they pledge themselves to do consigners that justice that they will expect.
THOMAS PRICE, Jr. JOHN SANDIDGE. Richmond, Jan. 1, 1803. (7P)
POSTSCRIPT. WASHINGTON CITY, December 31.
We understand that the Executive have received authentic information, that the late suspension of the right of deposit at NEW-ORLEANS was undertaken without orders from the Spanish Government, and that the measure had been immediately communicated to the Governor of Cuba, who has a superintending authority over Louisiana, as it doubtless was to the Spanish Government. It is certain also that the Governor at NEW ORLEANS, who has no authority over the officer from whom the suspension issued, objected to the measure. Under these circumstances and the interposition of our own Government, it may be reasonably hoped, that the matter will be peaceably and early adjusted.
We understand that some days since, Mr. Rutledge, a Member of the House of Representatives, sent a challenge to Mr. Ellery, a Member of the Senate, then at Port Tobacco, whither the former, attended by Mr. Lewis R. Morris, had followed the latter. The challenge was not accepted. On Tuesday, Mr. Ellery, on his return to the city, was attacked at a public house at Piscataway, by Mr. Rutledge. Mr. Ellery was without any means of defence. Mr. Rutledge struck him several times with a cane or club, until Mr. Ellery closed upon him and held him till they were separated by the interposition of third persons.
We do not, at present, give the particular circumstances of the transaction, as it is our wish that what so deeply implicates character, should be stated with the utmost correctness.
LIST of LETTERS remaining in the Post Office at Charlottesville, Dec. 31, 1802, which will be returned as dead letters if not taken up within three months.
Samuel Atkinson, Thomas D. Burch, Landon Brent, Benjamin H. Brady, Messrs. Thomas Bell, Robert Jouitt & Cornelius Schenk, Samuel Black, Joseph Brand, Cager Bowen, Dabney Carr, James P. Cooke, John C. Candler, Thomas Douglass, Samuel D. Johnson, John Everitt, James Fowler, William Fleming, Robert Garland, Randolph Gibson, William Hopkins, Asa Hazen, Paul G. C. Jones, Rev. William Ivis, James Kerr, John R. Kerr, James Kingsmill, James Little, Charles Lewis, Howell Lewis, Zephaniah Luce, Samuel Leitch, William Loin, Rev. M. Manly, Rev. James Manly, Mrs. Elizabeth Page, William Ramsey, John Rodes, Miss Sarah Agness Shelton, Wm. Shelton, William Turner, George Thomas, Charles L. Thomas, John Thomas, Mrs. Mary Thomson, John Williamson, John Wood, William Wood, Mrs. Lucy Wood, Miss Jane Wood, John Wilson, George White, William Walters, Mrs. Milley Watson, Charles Yancey, (cont)
HARLIN DAVIS, P. M. FOR SALE
Valuable Coal Mines By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me bearing date the 5th February, 1800 to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein mentioned to John Murchie.
Will be Sold, to the highest bidder, at the Swan tavern in Manchester, on the 15th January next, precisely at 1 o'clock, P. M. Mr. William Robertson's GOAL PITS, about twelve miles from Manchester, containing about three acres, being an entire solid body of coal. Six hundred dollars will be required to be paid down, and the balance in two equal annual payments, to be secured by a deed of trust on the property, or such other security as shall be approved of.
DANIEL BEASLEY, Trustee. December 29th, 1802.
The subscriber will treat with any person, that may incline to purchase the above property, at private sale (having respect to the objects of the trust deed). The works are now in complete order for immediate operation, being fixed with all necessary machinery, tools, &c. requisite for carrying them on. A large quantity of coal may be raised this present year, provided the works are properly carried on. Any person wishing to view the premises, will be shown them by Wm. Powers, living near them.
WILLIAM ROBERSON. Manchester, January 3, 1803.
BEING anxious to close my executorship to the late Absalom Cree, deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence will be given them, and those who have claims against the said estate are hereby required to bring them forward on or before the first day of April next, otherwise this advertisement will be pled in bar of the recovery of them.
PLEASANT BOWMAN, executor of ABSALOM CREE, deceased. January 1st. 1803. (81)
STOPPED
In the hands of a negro woman, (supposed to be stolen.) A BANK NOTE.
The owner may obtain it by applying to the subscribers and proving property. BLOCK & SEIZAS. Richmond, Dec. 29th, 1802.

THE FOLLOWING SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, IS TO RAISE THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS, FOR A PURPOSE OF RE- PAIRING THE BUILDINGS OF WASHINGTON HENRY ACADEMY.
THIS SEMINARY was once second to none in the State, except William and Mary; and its healthiness of situation and contiguity to Richmond, renders its re-establishment an object of great importance to the citizens of this place. An hour's ride in any direction may obtain the best medical aid, and place children immediately under the care and management of their parents.
  1 prize of 500 500   2 do. of 300 600   5 do. of 100 500   10 do. of 50 500   50 do. of 20 1000   300 do. of 10 3000   1000 do. of 7 7000   1458 14,000 
2500 tickets at five dollars, net 14,000. It is proposed by the above scheme, to raise 2000 dollars, by discount upon prizes alone: which, at 15 per cent. will be the sum desired. TICKETS are sold by the trustees, and the money received from time to time, is directed to be deposited in the treasury, for the use of the successful adventurers. If any accident should require reimbursement.
Richmond, July 17, 1802. * Thomas Tinsley, Edm. Randolph, M. Jones, Wm. Ballard, Gervase Scott, John Seddon, John A. Richardson, Samuel S. Greville, Roger Gregory, Jr. Wm. Buchanan, Thomas Clarke, Benjamin Pollard, Henry Timberlake, Benjamin Oliver, Jr. John D. Blair.
Mrs. SMITH, Mantua-maker & Milliner FROM LONDON. RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Richmond, Manchester, &c. that in addition to her former business, she has commenced that of MILLINERY, over the store occupied by Mrs. S. REASON, the next below the house formerly occupied by Mrs. PETERSON.
She has made arrangements by which she will be constantly supplied with latest fashions. Pushionable Dresses, made as usual. She has also for SALE, Ladies' MOROCCO and KID SHOES. Richmond, 12th Oct. 1802. (ep2w1w)
Mrs. SMITH Respectfully informs the Ladies of Richmond and its vicinity, that she has just received a small assortment of the Latest Fashions FROM LONDON—AND A FEW Velvet Jockey Caps; Likewise, a MODEL of FASHIONABLE DRESSES. November 30th, 1802.
To be Sold, On twelve months credit, at JAMES ROSEBERY'S, on the 20th day of January next, about one hundred acres of LAND, adjoining the lands of Doctor Currie and Colonel Brooke, about two miles from Richmond. The land to be sold in lots to suit the purchaser. Bond with approved security will be required, by DRURY WOOD, Jr. Jun. December 19th, 1802. (e04c)
COMMITTED to jail in Buckingham county, a runaway negro, who says he belongs to William Howard of Philadelphia, and calls himself PETER;
He is five feet nine inches high, rather slender, good teeth, a bushy head of hair, of a dark complexion, has a slight scar over his right eye, has been inoculated, and appears to be about thirty years of age. The owner is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charges, or otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs. GEO. PERKINS, D. S. for D. W. COUPLAND, shift. and jailor of Buckingham. (w3m)
NEGROES for SALE. On Tuesday the 1st day of February next, (If fair, if not, the next fair day) will be sold, to the highest bidder, at Anderson's tavern in the town of New-Canton, 15 or 20 likely Virginia born
SLAVES, consisting of a choice parcel of men, boys, women and children. Terms cash, or credit, as may best suit purchasers. Bond with approved security will be required on the credit sales, bearing interest from the date, which will be required on all same punctually paid. December 8th, 1802. (e04c)
Blank Bonds [For sale at this Printing Office.]
Mrs. Phepoe, Respectfully informs the Ladies of Richmond, Manchester, &c. that she has just arrived from New-York, with a COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF MILLENNARY, Of the latest importations, consisting of HEAD-PRESSES, TURBANS, BONNETS, &c. &c. of the newest fashion—and now opening in her room at Mr. Turner's tavern immediately over Col. Gamble's store. Also for SALE a good assortment of Irish Linens. Richmond, 29th November, 1802. (ff)
WAS committed the 13th day of November, to Powhatan jail, a negro man slave, by the name of JARON; he says he belonged to a Mr. Fletcher of Richmond, who sold him to Messrs. Scott and Henry of South Carolina, from whom he made his escape on his way out. The owner or owners are requested to come and prove his or their property, and pay the charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. MOSES N. CANDOZO, Jailor.
TO BE SOLD, A WELL FINISHED THREE STORY HOUSE, With a Kitchen, Stable, Smokehouse, Coach-house and Garden—on the main street a few doors below the courthouse, at present occupied by Jacob Abrahams—For further particulars apply to the subscriber. JACOB I. COHEN, On Shockoe Hill. Richmond, Jan. 27, 1800.
I WISH TO HIRE, FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, Seventy-five Negro Men, To work on the Manchester Turnpike Road. JAMES CLARKE. Manchester, Sept. 17, 1802. (e04c)
To be Sold, To the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 22nd day of January next, at the dwelling house of Mr. William Vaughan, in the county of Charlotte, by virtue of a decree of the county court of Charlotte, 400 Acres of LAND, Living in the said county, on the branches of the Horse Pen Creek, to satisfy a debt due to John Lindsay & Co. merchants and partners, being the lands formerly the property of Alexander Vaughan, deceased. JOHN D. RICHARDSON, D. Shff. for Jacob Morrison, Shff. November 12, 1802. (wtds*)
Third Notice, IN THE CASE OF JULIUS CRUMP, A BANKRUPT. WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy founded upon the act of the Congress of the United States passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," has been awarded and issued against Julius Crump, of the county of Henrico, Coal Merchant and Farmer, and he having been declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or a major part of them, on Wednesday the 8th, and Wednesday the 15th days of this present month (December,) and on Saturday the 15th day of January, 1803, at the Commissioners office in the city of Richmond, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each day, and make a full discovery and disclosure of all his estate and effects; when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to choose assignees, and at the last sitting the said Bankrupt is desired to finish his examination, and the creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt or that have any of his effects in their hands, are not to pay or deliver the same out to whom the Commissioners shall appoint. RO: BROOKE, Secretary to the Commissioners. Richmond, Dec. 4th, 1802.
20 Dollars Reward. Runaway from the subscriber on the 17th instant, a negro man named PHILI, Late the property of Robert Yancey & Co. He is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, has a scar on his forehead on the right side, stammers when spoken to, if a little agitated, rather thin visage; he took away with him a blue cloth shirt, striped Virginia cloth jacket, smoking duck skin and overalls, he was raised in the estate of William Winston, (Essex) deceased, of Hanover county and sold by him to a Mr. Graves of Richmond. It is probable that he will make down the Country to get among his relations or acquaintances either in Hanover or about Richmond. Any person that will deliver him to Robert Yancey, in Louisa county, shall receive the above reward. JOHN LAWRENCE. September 18th, 1802. (w3m)
TO RENT A Store Room, Counting Room & Cellar, Under the Bell Tavern.—For terms apply to GEO: WINSTON, or the subscriber. ROBERT TURNER. Bell Tavern, 19th Dec. 1802.
BURR MILL-STONE Manufactory. THE subscribers, at the Manufactory formerly owned by James Hickley, have commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL STONES. They have a large quantity of good Stones on hand, and a sufficient number of good workmen. From the many years that B. Brown has followed the business, he considers himself perfectly master of it; and we flatter ourselves that our work will be as good as any in the United States. ISAAC MCPHERSON. BENJAMIN BROWN. Baltimore. Nov. 229. Nov. 29, 1802. [ep3m]
A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF CASTINGS By the ton, for sale by GOODSON & TALIATERRO. (On the cross street leading to Shockoe Warehouse.) Richmond, Nov. 12th, 1802. [2m*]
TICKETS IN THE WASHINGTON HENRY LOTTERY. For sale at S. PLEASANT'S Book-store.
Shanks & MacRae, IN ADDITION TO A VARIETY OF GOODS, WELL selected and adapted to the Fall and Winter season, have received by the RANGER from Liverpool, and the OCTAVIA from London, the Balance of their ASSORTMENT, which will be sold wholesale or retail, on usual credit, and at moderate prices, to meet established quantity. Manchester, 17th October, 1802. (ff)
Robert and Allan Pollok & Co. Are now receiving by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, Suited to the present and approaching season; which they offer for SALE on moderate terms. THEY ALSO HAVE FOR SALE, Best Green COFFEE, IN BAGS OR TIERCES. BUCHANAN & POLLOK, Of Petersburg, and ROBERT POLLOK & Co. Of Manchester, ARE also now opening their supplies of FALL and WINTER GOODS. Richmond, 28th Sept. 1802.
Robert and Allan Pollok & Co. Are now receiving by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, Suited to the present and approaching season; which they offer for SALE on moderate terms. THEY ALSO HAVE FOR SALE, Best Green COFFEE, IN BAGS OR TIERCES. BUCHANAN & POLLOK, Of Petersburg, and ROBERT POLLOK & Co. Of Manchester, ARE also now opening their supplies of FALL and WINTER GOODS. Richmond, 28th Sept. 1802.
Disolution of Partnership. THE PARTNERSHIP OF AUSTIN & ANDERSON, IS this day dissolved by mutual consent. The books and papers are in the hands of William Austin.—All persons indebted to the concern, will make payment to him, who alone is authorised to close the business. All those having claims against the concern, will make application to him for payment. William Austin. Armistead Anderson. Richmond, 3d May, 1802. (ff)
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE THE Tract of Land, ON which he resides, lying on both sides of Modest creek, containing about 1800 acres, of which 300 are in cultivation, arranged into five distinct fields, all of which are well inclosed; there are about 900 acres of wood land, which is esteemed the best Tobacco land in the neighbourhood (of the same number of acres) the land is well timbered and watered, the buildings are valuable, being just finished, and built under the particular inspection of the subscriber; they consist of a very convenient and pleasant dwelling house with three rooms below and three above stairs, two brick chimneys and three porches, a Granary 32 feet by 18, and all other out houses for the convenience of a family; its distance from Petersburg is 35, from Richmond 75 miles. I WILL ALSO SELL A Tract of Land Lying in the county of Charlotte, containing 630 acres, mostly wood land, & a large proportion of it prime Tobacco land—and is a part of that valuable body of land that formerly belonged to Matthew Marable, deceased, on Pinnewood. A more particular description of those two tracts of land is deemed unnecessary in an advertisement, as it is presumed such as are desirous of purchasing would wish to view the land and judge for themselves.—The terms will be moderate for a part cash, the balance on a credit, for young negroes, or land on either of the Harpeth rivers in Tennessee. For further particulars application will be made to the subscriber. (ff) LEWELLYN JONES. Lunenburg county, August 10, 1802.
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT PAIR of WELL MATED HORSES, Suitable either for the Saddle or Harness. Enquire of the Printer. November 16th, 1802.
BURR MILL-STONE Manufactory. THE subscribers, at the Manufactory formerly owned by James Hickley, have commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL STONES. They have a large quantity of good Stones on hand, and a sufficient number of good workmen. From the many years that B. Brown has followed the business, he considers himself perfectly master of it; and we flatter ourselves that our work will be as good as any in the United States. ISAAC MCPHERSON. BENJAMIN BROWN. Baltimore. Nov. 29, 1802. [ep3m]
A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF CASTINGS By the ton, for sale by GOODSON & TALIATERRO. (On the cross street leading to Shockoe Warehouse.) Richmond, Nov. 12th, 1802. [2m*]
TICKETS IN THE WASHINGTON HENRY LOTTERY. For sale at S. PLEASANT'S Book-store.
Shanks & MacRae, IN ADDITION TO A VARIETY OF GOODS, WELL selected and adapted to the Fall and Winter season, have received by the RANGER from Liverpool, and the OCTAVIA from London, the Balance of their ASSORTMENT, which will be sold wholesale or retail, on usual credit, and at moderate prices, to meet established quantity. Manchester, 17th October, 1802. (ff)
Robert and Allan Pollok & Co. Are now receiving by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, Suited to the present and approaching season; which they offer for SALE on moderate terms. THEY ALSO HAVE FOR SALE, Best Green COFFEE, IN BAGS OR TIERCES. BUCHANAN & POLLOK, Of Petersburg, and ROBERT POLLOK & Co. Of Manchester, ARE also now opening their supplies of FALL and WINTER GOODS. Richmond, 28th Sept. 1802.
Disolution of Partnership. THE PARTNERSHIP OF AUSTIN & ANDERSON, IS this day dissolved by mutual consent. The books and papers are in the hands of William Austin.—All persons indebted to the concern, will make payment to him, who alone is authorised to close the business. All those having claims against the concern, will make application to him for payment. William Austin. Armistead Anderson. Richmond, 3d May, 1802. (ff)
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE THE Tract of Land, ON which he resides, lying on both sides of Modest creek, containing about 1800 acres, of which 300 are in cultivation, arranged into five distinct fields, all of which are well inclosed; there are about 900 acres of wood land, which is esteemed the best Tobacco land in the neighbourhood (of the same number of acres) the land is well timbered and watered, the buildings are valuable, being just finished, and built under the particular inspection of the subscriber; they consist of a very convenient and pleasant dwelling house with three rooms below and three above stairs, two brick chimneys and three porches, a Granary 32 feet by 18, and all other out houses for the convenience of a family; its distance from Petersburg is 35, from Richmond 75 miles. I WILL ALSO SELL A Tract of Land Lying in the county of Charlotte, containing 630 acres, mostly wood land, & a large proportion of it prime Tobacco land—and is a part of that valuable body of land that formerly belonged to Matthew Marable, deceased, on Pinnewood. A more particular description of those two tracts of land is deemed unnecessary in an advertisement, as it is presumed such as are desirous of purchasing would wish to view the land and judge for themselves.—The terms will be moderate for a part cash, the balance on a credit, for young negroes, or land on either of the Harpeth rivers in Tennessee. For further particulars application will be made to the subscriber. (ff) LEWELLYN JONES. Lunenburg county, August 10, 1802.
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT PAIR of WELL MATED HORSES, Suitable either for the Saddle or Harness. Enquire of the Printer. November 16th, 1802.
BURR MILL-STONE Manufactory. THE subscribers, at the Manufactory formerly owned by James Hickley, have commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL STONES. They have a large quantity of good Stones on hand, and a sufficient number of good workmen. From the many years that B. Brown has followed the business, he considers himself perfectly master of it; and we flatter ourselves that our work will be as good as any in the United States. ISAAC MCPHERSON. BENJAMIN BROWN. Baltimore. Nov. 29, 1802. [ep3m]
A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF CASTINGS By the ton, for sale by GOODSON & TALIATERRO. (On the cross street leading to Shockoe Warehouse.) Richmond, Nov. 12th, 1802. [2m*]
TICKETS IN THE WASHINGTON HENRY LOTTERY. For sale at S. PLEASANT'S Book-store.
Shanks & MacRae, IN ADDITION TO A VARIETY OF GOODS, WELL selected and adapted to the Fall and Winter season, have received by the RANGER from Liverpool, and the OCTAVIA from London, the Balance of their ASSORTMENT, which will be sold wholesale or retail, on usual credit, and at moderate prices, to meet established quantity. Manchester, 17th October, 1802. (ff)
Robert and Allan Pollok & Co. Are now receiving by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, Suited to the present and approaching season; which they offer for SALE on moderate terms. THEY ALSO HAVE FOR SALE, Best Green COFFEE, IN BAGS OR TIERCES. BUCHANAN & POLLOK, Of Petersburg, and ROBERT POLLOK & Co. Of Manchester, ARE also now opening their supplies of FALL and WINTER GOODS. Richmond, 28th Sept. 1802.
Disolution of Partnership. THE PARTNERSHIP OF AUSTIN & ANDERSON, IS this day dissolved by mutual consent. The books and papers are in the hands of William Austin.—All persons indebted to the concern, will make payment to him, who alone is authorised to close the business. All those having claims against the concern, will make application to him for payment. William Austin. Armistead Anderson. Richmond, 3d May, 1802. (ff)
ROBERT CROUCH, Respectfully informs his friends, and the public generally, that he continues to carry on the Cabinet Business, In the shop formerly occupied by Webster and Crouch, and adjoining the CITY HOTEL, where any article in his line shall be furnished, neatly executed and upon reasonable terms. HIS HEARSE and HORSES shall be always in readiness, and COFFINS furnished upon the shortest notice.
To be Rented, For one or more years, on the premises, the 17th day of December next, that well known TENEMENT, The late residence of Major Alexander M'Robert, situated near Rocketts Warehouse. Possession will be given on the first of January next, at which time the said Tenement will be in complete repair. RICHARD YOUNG, Attorney in fact for M c ROBERT. Richmond, November 20, 1802.
Wanted Immediately, ON HIRE, OR PURCHASE, A GOOD COOK. Enquire of the PRINTER. November 5, 1802. (ff)
Geo: Watt, HAS received, and offers for SALE, or will BARTER for WHEAT, FLOUR, TOBACCO or BEES-WAX. JAMAICA RUM, SHERRY WINE, BALTIMORE WHISKEY, HYSON SKIN and YOUNG HYSON TEA, LOAF SUGAR, GREEN COFFEE, Block Island CHEESE in boxes, and BAR IRON by the ton. He has on hand a few boxes of bleached and unbleached Irish Linen, That will be sold or exchanged as mentioned above, at a low advance. Richmond, 14th Dec. 1802. 1m
RESTLESS, IMPORTED from England last summer, will stand the next season at my plantation on Flat Creek, near Meade's Mill. He is a dark bay, nearly sixteen hands high, of the best blood, and elegantly formed: a gentleman well acquainted with the blood and performance of the best horses in England has given him a full account of his performance taken from the Calendar, &c. He says "As to the blood of RESTLESS, it is not merely unexceptionable, but could not be better, being crossed with every thing valuable in England. He was got by Phenomenon, one of the best of Herod's sons, out of the famous Duchess, decidedly the best Mare of her day.—Particulars will be given hereafter." WM. MURRAY.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Tract of Land, LYING on Deep creek, in the county of Nottoway, containing about 1400 acres, of which 400 are in cultivation, arranged into convenient fields well inclosed. There are about 1000 acres in wood, which is very well timbered, and estimated equal to any in the county in the production of Corn, Wheat and Tobacco; it is level and well watered, its distance from Petersburg is 40, from Richmond 45 miles. A more particular description of the land is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed no one will purchase without first viewing it; the terms will be moderate for a part cash, the balance in four equal annual payments. For further particulars, application will be made to the subscriber living in the county of Amelia, near the court house. EDWARD WARD. August, 10, 1802. (ff)
ALL KINDS OF Mattrasses, Made and furnished at short notice.—Also old ones repaired, &c. at the Falling-Garden. JOHN S. PLEASANTS. June 9th, 1802.
I UNDERSTAND WARNER WALKER of Cumberland county, offers for sale two negro women named TANNY and SYLVIA. I have purchased the two negroes and have a bill of sale for them. JOHN KELSO. James-Town, 26th Nov. 2, 1802.
I WISH TO PURCHASE A LARGE QUANTITY OF Flour Barrel Staves, To be delivered at my Mills on the James River Canal, or at Rocketts. I ALSO WISH TO HIRE A FEW Negro COOPERS. For the ensuing year. JOS: GALLEGO. Sept. 25, 1802.
ALMANACKS FOR 1803. JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE, RICHMOND, Girt's and Schweisler's GERMAN ALMANACKS, and the Lancaster CALENDAR for 1803, by the dozen.—Also— Carey's FRANKLIN ALMANACK, Woodward's Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia ALMANACK, Poulson's Town and Country ALMANACK, Poor Will's ALMANACK, and McCulloch's Farmer's and Farmer's ALMANACK. Nov. 28, 1802.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE, BY THE GROSS, DOZEN OR SINGLE COPY, AT SAMUEL PLEASANTS' PRINTING OFFICE AND BOOK-STORE, RICHMOND, THE Virginia ALMANACK, FOR THE YEAR 1803. THE ASTRONOMICAL PART BY ISAAC BRIGGS. September 20, 1802.
SHERIFF'S Bail and Delivery Bonds, May be had at this Printing Office.
HAVING resumed the PRACTICE of LAW, I think proper to make known that I shall attend the superior courts in this city and the county district court at Staunton. JAMES MONROE. Richmond, December 13, 1802.
50 Dollars Reward. ON the 24th of Oct. last a young man came to my house and hired a horse from me to go a few miles, and to return the next day, since which I have heard nothing of him except that he was seen on such a horse beyond Petersburg on the southern road. His father is said to reside in Mecklenburg. The young man is named GREEN SCOTT; he is about five feet eight inches high, spare and lightly built, and when he hired my horse he was very genteelly dressed. This Scott is by trade a TAYLOR and served his time in Petersburg. The horse is a bright bay, switch tail and main, trots, paces and canters well, and is a well formed horse; his left fore foot is as well as I remember, white, and I do not recollect any other distinguishing marks. I will give the above reward for the apprehension of the man and horse, on receiving my horse and having the fellow in custody of the law for this act; or I will give twenty five dollars for the horse alone, upon the horse being delivered to me in Richmond. PHILIP BOOS. Richmond, Dec. 21st, 1802. (3m.)
NOTICE, In the case of HEZEKIAH L. WIGHT and BENJAMIN HARRIS, BANKRUPTS. THE commissioners named and authorised in and by a commission of bankruptcy awarded and now in prosecution against Hezekiah L. Wight and Benjamin Harris, Merchants, of the city of Richmond, under the firm of Wight & Harris, intend to meet on Saturday the 22nd day of January, 1803, at the commissioners' office in the city of Richmond at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupts; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts under the said commission are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend, and all claims not then proved will be disallowed. ROBERT BROOKE, Secretary to the commissioners. Richmond, Dec. 22, 1802. [tdm]
NOTICE, In the case of EDWARD BROADDUS, A BANKRUPT. WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy founded upon the act of the congress of the United States passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued against Edward Broaddus, merchant of the county of Albemarle, and he being declared a bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, or a major part of them, on Saturday the 1st, and on Wednesday the 5th day of January, 1803, and on Wednesday the 21st day of February ensuing, at the commissioners' office in the city of Richmond, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each day, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to choose an assignee or assignees of the said bankrupt's estate and effects, and at the last sitting, the said bankrupt is desired to finish his examination, and the creditors to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said bankrupt or that have any of his effects in their hands are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the commissioners shall appoint. RO: BROOKE, Secretary to the commissioners. Richmond, Dec. 20th, 1802. (tdm)
Second Notice, In the case of JOSEPH ANTHONY, A BANKRUPT. WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy founded upon the act of the Congress of the United States, passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued forth against Joseph Anthony, late merchant of the city of Richmond, but now of the county of Henrico, & he having been declared a bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, or a major part of them, on Saturday the 15th and on Friday the 24th days of this present month (December,) and on Tuesday the 20th day of January, 1803, at the commissioners' office in the city of Richmond, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each day, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects, when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to choose an assignee or assignees of the said bankrupt's estate and effects, and at the last sitting the said bankrupt is desired to finish his examination, and the creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said bankrupt or that have any of his effects in their hands are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the commissioners shall appoint. RO: BROOKE, Secretary to the Commissioners. Richmond, December 10, 1802.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE, BY THE GROSS, DOZEN OR SINGLE COPY, AT SAMUEL PLEASANTS' PRINTING OFFICE AND BOOK-STORE, RICHMOND, THE Virginia ALMANACK, FOR THE YEAR 1803. THE ASTRONOMICAL PART BY ISAAC BRIGGS. September 20, 1802.
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