Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-02-22 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XI.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1117]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
[FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM—PAID IN ADVANCE.]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1804.
[12 1-2 CENTS PER LN]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
The subscriber being about to leave the state for some time, and still wishing to sell his tract of land, lying in the county of Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river—has given full power to Grief Green, Esq. of Nottingham, to dispose of it, and convey the title thereof to the purchaser. EDWARD MAYO. Powhatan, January 20, 1804.
WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE. At Mecklenburg courthouse, on the second Monday of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
A TRACT OF LAND, Lying in the county of Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river, belonging to Edward Mayo, of Powhatan—this tract contains seven hundred and thirty acres of land, one hundred and four acres of which are low ground of the first quality. A great proportion of the land yet to clear is considered as very fertile tobacco land. One third of the purchase money is to be paid on the first day of January next, another third on the first day of January, 1806, and the remaining third the first day of January, 1807.—Bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, will be required of the purchasers, and a deed of trust on the land as a further security.—Mr. Charles Hudson living on the land will show it. G. GREEN. Attorney in fact of Edward Mayo. February 4, 1804.
WILL BE SOLD. At auction, agreeable to the last will and testament of Francis Lewis, dec. on Monday the 20th of this month, on the premises, one and an half
ACRES OF LAND, In the city of Richmond, known in the plan of the said city, by the numbers 198, 205 and 206, commonly called Raper's Tenement. These lots will be laid off into three or more tenements, a plan of which will be exhibited on the day of sale.—Also, the LOT OF GROUND, known in the plan of said city by the number 189, situate opposite Rocketts Warehouse. The terms of sale will be twelve months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. WILTSHIRE M. LEWIS, Acting Executor of FRANCIS LEWIS, dec. Richmond, February 8th, 1804.
TO BE SOLD, At auction, on Monday the 20th of this month,
Two Lots of Ground, In the city of Richmond, known in the plan of said city by the numbers 197 and 198, situated nearly opposite Rocketts warehouse—these Lots are divided into three tenements—Also, one other TENEMENT in said city, part of lot No. 215, situated opposite the county wharf at Rocketts—The terms of sale is one fourth of the purchase money will be required on making a deed, and the balance payable in two years after, and a deed of trust taken on the lots to secure the payments of the balance of the purchase money—A plan of these tenements can be seen on application, and will be exhibited on the day of sale by the subscriber. RICHARD YOUNG. Richmond, February 8th, 1804.
NOTICE. ALL persons having bonded claims against the estate of the late Gen. JAMES A. BRADY, are requested to bring them forward without delay, to SAML. PUTLER, Ex'r. Surry County, February 8th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, that I intend to petition the worshipful court of Albemarle, for a discontinuance of part of the road that runs from the river at the broad crossing place, through my plantation. GARLAND CARR. 10th Feb 1804 (1m)
The Celebrated English Stallion, DRAGON, LATE the property of his grace the Duke of Bedford, and sire of Speculator, Taramata, Jenny, Spinner, Crescer, Phenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten Guineas and a Dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pasturage of superior quality will be furnished gratis, and the greatest attention paid, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The money will be expected for the season of such mares as are parted before they are removed, and notes sent with those that are not to be left with the horse, payable the 1st of August next. Apply to RICHARD KNOWLES, Agent for John Randolph. Bizarre, Jan. 13, 1804.
Negroes for Sale. WILL be SOLD for CASH, at the Pavilion Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 20th day of March next, about THIRTY LIKELY NEGROES 13th Feb. 1804. (w5t)
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this office.
United States of America, 5th Circuit, Virginia District, NOVEMBER TERM, 1803. James Muse, vs. In Chancery, AGAINST William Coates and others, defts. An Injunction. The defendant William Coates, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted up at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy, Teste, JAS BLAGROVE, D. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, September 28th, 1803. BETWEEN Thomas Harris, Billy Harris and Augustine Harris, children of John Harris, deceased, and Stephen Trevillian executor of Thomas Trevillian who was executor of John Harris, deceased, Beverley Robinson executor of William Harris, deceased who was also an executor of the said John Harris, William Guy executor of George Guy, deceased, Joseph Richeson and William Taliaferro and Anthony Thornton executors of Walter Taliaferro, deceased, defendants. THE defendant Joseph Richeson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant 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 inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in said city. A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. FIRST CLASS. 3000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000 2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 - 20,000 50 of - 500 - 25,000 2,000 of - 15 - 30,000 80,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, 2,000 Dollars, 10,000 First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500 Last drawn, - 10,000 1 other Prize of - 10,000 50 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 25,500 2,000 of 15 dollars, - 30,000 Dollars, 80,000 All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804. SECOND CLASS. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380 4,062 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930 130,310 Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155 Dolls. 125,155 2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000 2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 - 15,000 50 ditto of 1,000 - 50,000 1 ditto - - - 155 125,155 Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500 Expenses of drawing, 2,500 Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000 Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000 Ticket last drawn, 20,000 One other prize of, 20,000 Two ditto of 10,000 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000 42 ditto of 1,000 40,000 1 ditto - - - 155 Dollars 125,155
TICKETS In the above Lottery, for SALE at S. Pleasants' Book Store FOR SALE. By Edward Hallam, Opposite the Swan Tavern, Excellent Salt-petred BACON, New England CHEESE, Irish POTATOES, New-York PIP INS, fresh TAMARINDS by the Keg, PICK, INDIGO of superior quality, Sack SALT, and Bar IRON. Oct. 24th, 1803. wtf
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Notice. To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 28th instant, at Public Auction, All the Personal Estate Of Matthew Moody, dec. consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, and two Negroes.—Term, cash for all sums under ten dollars, and six months credit on all sums above that amount, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. THOMAS DIDDEP, Ex'r. Feb. 2d, 1804. N. B. All persons having claims against the estate, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated; and those indebted to the estate, to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be allowed. Teste: DIDDEP.
8 Dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen from my stable, on Monday night the 9th inst. a large BAY HORSE, about 5 feet high, 7 or 8 years old, hanging mane and switch tail, no particular marks recollected, only he has been badly foundered in his fore feet, which will very plainly appear by the length of his hoof, which are much grown out, had no shoes on his fore and if any behind, they must be very thin, as they have been long on. He walks badly on his fore feet, as he is not yet well of the founder—Any person who will deliver the said horse to the subscriber in Richmond, or give such information so that I get him, shall receive the above reward. JOHN B. WINN, Richmond, January 31, 1804. w3w
WILLIAM WARROCK,
Jeweller & Hair Worker, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced his business at the sign of the Dove and Locket, on the Main-street, in the house lately occupied by Mr. McLeod, next door to Mr. Samuel Clarke's, where he hopes from the experience which he has acquired in his profession, and a strict attention to the commands of his customers, to merit that portion of the public favor which he solicits. He has at present on hand, a handsome assortment of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK, manufactured under his own immediate inspection, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms for Cash, or in exchange for old Gold or Silver. N. B. A Youth of respectable connections who can read and write would find with him an eligible situation as an Apprentice to the above business. [wtf]
Land for Sale. I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the county of Amelia, whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the north side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 230 acres of cleared land, under good fences, and in good farming condition, the balance stands in woods and is of prime Tobacco-quality. The creek, (by which it is bounded on the south,) has a considerable quantity of fine wood attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of white oak, poplar, ash, &c. and lies convenient enough to every part of the plantation to fur fish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter one hundred head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same situation with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to overflow, it being a considerable distance from the creek, and sufficiently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 2 rooms below and 2 rooms and a passage above stairs, also a commodious cellar, with a fire place, underneath the house, a smokehouse and kitchen, all of which are newly painted on the out side, tobacco barns, &c. Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than anything I can say. I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the best part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take, or not take; also 8 prime laborers, which he may have the balance of the year—Application to be made to the subscriber, on the premises. J. ROBERTSON
A small Gold Watch. With a plain single case and old fashioned hands, engraved inside Lepine's Paris, not numbered but I recollect, with a hair chain, a key and seal a little broken on the edge, and the letter N on the end. Any person into whose hands she may fall, shall be handsomely rewarded on delivering her safely into the hands of the subscriber. TARLTON HINES. Feb. 11th, 1804. w3w
Amelia, 1st February, 1804. I, G. S. T., On the 26th January last, on my way from Mr. Benjamin Woodson's on Jenito creek, to the place called the Little Store, where I now live, in Goochland,
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 1804.
Mr. Thomas from the committee on the subject of the post offices and post roads, reported a bill "further to alter and establish certain post roads and for other purposes," which was read a second time and made the order of the day for Thursday next. Mr. Dennis submitted certain propositions providing for vesting in the Circuit Court of Columbia, the general power to lay out roads in the district. Referred to the committee of the whole raised on a bill for a like purpose.
The house took up Dr. Leib's motion for the appointment of a committee to bring in a bill to prohibit the appointment of Judges of the United States to all other offices, and agreed to it. Ayes 67. On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Smith of New York in the chair—on the report of the committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending the several acts, providing for the sale of the public lands of the United States.
The following resolution was before the committee of the whole on a former day: "Resolved, That the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury and the attorney general for the time being, be authorised to receive propositions of compromise and settlement, from the several companies, or persons claiming public lands in the territory of the United States, lying south of the state of Tennessee, and west of the state of Georgia; and finally to adjust and settle the same in such manner as in their opinion, will conduce to the interest of the United States." An amendment, limiting the powers of the commissioners to the limits prescribed by the convention between the United States and Georgia, had been adopted in the committee of the whole.
No records being kept of the proceedings in committee of the whole, a question arose, how far the committee had proceeded on the subject heretofore? Mr. Varnum suggested that the resolution, as amended, had been agreed to. This being denied by other gentlemen the committee proceeded to debate the resolution.
Mr. Gregg made a few observations against the resolution, and Messrs. Nicholson and Jackson replied. When Mr. Elliot observed that he was apprehensive the debate was perfectly out of order. Upon reflection, he was convinced beyond a doubt that the resolution, as amended had already been adopted in committee of the whole.
This statement being confirmed by Mr. Varnum and Mr. Tenney, The chairman decided that it was not in order further to debate the merits of the resolution. Mr. Eustis moved that the committee rise and report the resolution to the house.
Mr. Nicholson, although in favor of the resolution, moved to reconsider it, in order to open the debate de novo . Mr. Elliot enquired of the chairman whether the motion to reconsider, superseded the motion to rise and report? The chairman decided that it did not. The committee then rose and reported the resolution as amended. When
Mr. Huger moved that the further consideration of the resolution be postponed for a fortnight, in order to introduce an amendment, placing the Virginia and South Carolina Yazoo companies on the same footing with other claimants. This motion was withdrawn on the suggestion of
Mr. J. Randolph, who moved to recommit the resolution to a committee of the whole. After considerable debate the motion was lost—Ayes 50—Noes 54. The question recurring on postponement, was like wise, after debate, lost.
Mr. Bryan moved to refer the subject to a select committee—lost—Ayes 37—Noes 59. When the house adjourned without deciding on the resolution reported by the committee.
THURSDAY, Feb. 9.
Mr. Thomas laid on the table the following resolution: Resolved, that a committee be appointed to join with such committee as the Senate may appoint on their part to consider and report, what business is necessary to be done by Congress, in the present session, and when it may be expedient to close the same.
A message was received from the Senate informing the House that they had receded from their first amendment to the bill entitled an act giving effect to the laws of the United States within the territories ceded to the United States by the treaty
of the 30th of April, 1803, between the United States and the French Republic; and for other purposes, so far as to agree to the modification and amendment proposed by the joint committee of conference; but that they disagree to the further amendment proposed by the House, extending the right of registering vessels to all the inhabitants of Louisiana on the 30th April last.
The House resumed the consideration of the resolution reported from the committee of the whole to whom was referred the report of a select committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending the several acts providing for the sale of the public lands of the United States.
The first resolution being again read as follows: Resolved, That the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury, and the attorney general for the time being, be authorised to receive propositions of compromise and settlement from the several companies or persons claiming public lands in the territory of the United States lying south of the state of Tennessee, and west of the state of Georgia, and finally to adjust and settle the same in such manner, as in their opinion will conduce to the interests of the United States: Provided, that in such settlement, the said commissioners shall not exceed the limits prescribed by the convention with the state of Georgia.
A motion was made to amend the resolution, by striking out the word "finally," and adding to the end of the resolution, the following words: "And that the said commissioners report to this House such settlement as they may make on this subject, which when confirmed by Congress shall be binding on all the claimants under such companies, and on the United States." After considerable debate on this amendment, the question was put, and it passed in the negative, when the House adjourned.
FRIDAY, Feb. 10.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday. On the resolution (above stated) a long and interesting debate ensued on the circumstances and nature of the speculation, and the consequences likely to ensue from the entire disallowance or compromise of the claims of individuals for compensation for lands purchased under the several acts of Georgia, and ceded to the United States; when about six o'clock the question was taken by yeas and nays on the following resolution, and carried in the affirmative—Yeas 62—Nays 56.
Resolved, That the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General for the time being, be authorised to receive propositions of compromise and settlement from the several companies or persons claiming public lands in the territory of the United States lying south of the state of Tennessee, and west of the state of Georgia; and finally to adjust and settle the same in such manner, as in their opinion, will conduce to the interests of the United States: Provided, that in such settlement, the said commissioners shall not exceed the limits prescribed by the convention with the state of Georgia.
After motions to adjourn and postpone the subject, were made and lost; and the proposition of an amendment of Mr. J. Randolph so to modify the resolution as to inhibit all compensation for lands purchased under the act of Georgia of 1795 was declared not in order, the following resolution was carried:
Resolved, That the time limited by law, for filing claims in the office of the Secretary of State, ought to be extended to the first day of May next.
A motion was then made to refer the two resolutions to a select committee to bring in a bill, which was superseded by an adjournment until Monday.
Tappahannock Essex Court held the 22d of November, 1803. William Gregson and Frances Gildart, Executor and Executrix, &c. of James Gildart, dec. plaintiffs
AGAINST Edmund Byrne, Executor, &c. of Henry Todd, dec. and Thomas Fauntleroy, defendants. In appearing to the court that the defendant Edmund Byrne, is not an inhabitant of this state; On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is Ordered , that he appear here on the first day of March term next, and answer the bill of the complainants; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this courthouse. A Copy, Teste, JOHN HAILLY, deputy for JOHN P. LEE, C. C.
TO RENT. AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, A Brick Lumber-House. APPLY TO MARCUS ELCAN.
Who offers for sale, best INDIAN NANKENS, on moderate terms for cash, or on a credit of ninety days for acceptances in this place. Richmond, 23d, Feb. 1804. wtf

To MODERN FEDERALISTS.
From one who has no possible inducement to wish you ill, either in your individual or your public capacity, accept some general observations. They are more particularly addressed to that class of you who delight in the sound of federalism, not because you have seen any thing criminal in the character or conduct of the men who are called democrats, but because your leaders say they have. They are made for the purpose of showing contradiction and inconsistency in the words, character, and conduct of those who are idolized as paragons of political perfection, and to whose reign the majority of the people of this State seem to have submitted with a blind acquiescence for several years past.
In the late revolutionary war, a number of you were valiant soldiers and undaunted defenders of rights, the privation of which had driven your ancestors from the land of their nativity. The most of you were at least ostensible friends to the principles of that revolution. Those who were not, were then ashamed to avow contrary principles. Those of you who to all appearance valiantly fought, and nobly bled to free us from the chains of a foreign nation, merely to trammeled us with those which you yourselves wished to forge at home, were in the years '76, '77, &c. afraid to espouse principles so detestable and so unpopular; so repugnant to the feelings of the great body of the American people. But when we turn our attention to later times what do we behold! We see men, and particularly in Connecticut, who have dared to raise their voices in condemnation of those same principles. We see some to whom time & others to whom foreign attachment, had given a daring audacity, advocate in places where lately was the seat of war and bloodshed doctrines which in time of that very war, would have jeopardised their lives and marked them with the blackest stigma with which their country could have branded them. It is that class of the Modern Federalists, who have been thus dishonest and treacherous to their country, who have deluded and duped by far the greater number of you, and have deceived you who meant well to your God and your Fellow Citizens—for I must believe that the majority of you are too honest, knowingly to reprobate and condemn what so lately rallied you round the standard of liberty. You are too patriotic to calumniate conscientiously the fairest characters and most wise and wholesome political measures. You have too feeling a load for your best interests to compromise them, and to sin knowingly against the clearest convictions of light, and the most plain demonstrations of reason. You would not wilfully aggrandize the few who lead you at the expense of the many, and teach your children to despise men and to decry acts which are productive of your peace and happiness, merely because your leaders to answer their own ends, teach you to despise them. But however humiliating it may be to the pride of many of you, I repeat it, that those who are disaffected to freedom and opposed to the constituent principles of our republican form of government, are the ones who have got the blind side of you, and who while they held out the ostensible badge of love and friendship, do it, the more effectually to mount on your shoulders, and take a view of your weaknesses. With this surprise you when before the bar of the public it has been proven beyond the possibility of a doubt that a number of men to whom you have committed the guardianship of your most valuable rights, and who have pushed themselves forward as your best friends, not only possess, but have uttered more than once, twice, or thrice, political principles which go to sap the fundamentals of your republican constitution! Will it appear strange to you when you see that a development of their sentiments has afforded one of the most complete and entire systems of an aristocratical government, that has ever been held up to view in either of the four quarters of the globe! And more than all, will this astonish you, when you recollect that their uniform conduct so far as they dare let it be seen, has been altogether consistent with the very principles which they have avowed—Avowed, to be sure, at an unwarmed moment, but a time when they thought that their sails were crowded with prosperity to the full, by the reception which a series of measures the most unexampled met with by some of the haters of the constitution. After all this will you pronounce in favor of the political characters of men who have accepted of high confidential trusts in your republican government, and at the same time have depreciated its principles and have moreover demonstrated to you that they did in word and deed?—Can you now put your hands to your hearts, and in a blind acquiescence of the imposition shout the plaudits of men who have sought their way into your esteem and confidence through professions of republican and revolutionary principles, and who have since proven that they watched an opportunity to undermine your liberties and thereby render you miserable! No. The idea of an organized body of men in the Northern and Southern States, and of those men too, to whom you pay homage, planning despotism for their country, will to the upright part of you appear monstrous enough to startle you, and drive into exercise all that field of patriotic resentment which heats the bosoms of all true Americans! The idea of betrayed confidence and in-
jured innocence should impel you from the noblest motives to act like men—To repair as much as possible the great injury you have done your fellow citizens, in trusting men to legislate, who stand as unqualified examples of treachery in public faith! Federalists of Connecticut! You have enjoyed from your youth up, for the most part, the blessings secured to you by your ancestors, and you are now in possession of that religion and of those steady habits which you have been scrupulously taught not only to sanction but to revere. How long then will you be alarmed by the imposing outcry of men who know no better (but to deceive) than yourselves, that your religious tenets or your civil liberties are in danger? Have you not heard from year to year the same alarm, even since the voice of the American people had been raised against the measures of a late administration; ever since that determined horde, your leaders, began to fear their downfall? Did they not tell you in every letter and in every newspaper, that if the nation was governed by a sect which they termed Deists, that you might bid adieu to your religion, that your steady habits would be prostrated, and that you would be compelled to wade through anarchy and confusion, the inevitable consequence of the reign of infidelity—That every thing like religious civilization would be scoffed at and peace and good order would be subverted? I beg of you to look back at the distance of four years, and take an impartial and dispassionate view of what your professed friends, the leaders of your party then predicted. This you must do in order to compare their acts and their conduct then, with their present behavior; that you may make a just estimate of all their exertions, and all their deeds. See if in one solitary instance their sanguine predictions (for sanguine they certainly are) have been verified. Do you believe from the uniform conduct of the present chief magistrate, although a democrat, and the source from which every thing ill was predicted, that he seeks to expose you to French imposition, that in fact he wishes to cling to one power and shew favor to another—That he seeks the good will of any nation to the dereliction of your inestimable rights, and best interests? I ask you as men to whom God has given understanding, if you have seen him either in word or deed, directly or indirectly, attempt to inculcate those deistical sentiments and opinions, which it was predicted in bellowing accents, would scotch good order and cause your churches to be demolished? Have you witnessed one instance in which the executive or any of his officers, have dared to meddle with the consciences of religious tenets of any one man, or set of men? Have you seen the proclamation of any edict, which can be even a strained interpretation, be construed to discourage a belief of the holy scriptures, or the zealous prosecution of the Christian faith and religion? No, I am sure.—The ingenuity of your most enterprising leaders is daily baffled in attempting to find a single instance; and if any thing like one has been told you, it is the child of falsehood begotten by the venom of malignity and unappeased slander. What then has a democratic Executive and a democratic Congress done to merit these volumes of abuse, these loads of hateful calumny and bitter reproach, which your leaders heap upon them without one symptom of remorse, or compunction of conscience? What have they done to excite your choler and enkindle your rage to so shameful a pitch; and what mighty crime of their commission stares you in the face, that you pour out upon them your vials of wrath, as upon the heads of revengeful enemies and midnight assassins! Tell your countrymen (for you will have to account to your God) why it is, that before your infants learn their catechism, you teach them the very uncharitable and illiberality of hoping in dreadful execration the curses of men in whom they can see no ill, merely because they differ from you in political opinions, and are ready to oppose with their lives the first shoots of Aristocracy. But let me turn your attention once more to your professed friends the leaders of your party; and permit me again to ask whether their predictions have been verified; or whether they have told you less, seeking to deceive you? Have you seen in the proceedings of your national government any badges of infidelity, or of irreligion? Has that ruin laid waste your public buildings, and has that prostration of virtue appeared in your land which your long faced friends depicted to you in such lively colors? Or are such misfortunes from any reason which you have, likely to befall you? Does the product of your labor, your beef, pork, butter, cheese and flour, yield you as much at market, as these articles did during the years '98 and '99? Have you lost any privilege or liberty in dealing with your countrymen, and have you not the same remedies to recover your just demands, and the same methods of redressing your injuries, and removing your grievances both public and private, which you employed at that time? Have you not the same personal security & peace of conscience in your houses & in your churches, which a former show of piety afforded you? Do not the public mails from the North and from the South, as faithfully carry your federal newspapers, and your federal letters, containing your federal secrets, as former mails did? Is not every public expenditure as faithfully accounted for—Does not every officer perform his duty as faithfully, and are not the laws of the land as rigidly enforced and as punctually administered as formerly? In fine
are not your taxes as easily borne? Every candid man will answer yes. But there are some among the numberless ills and evils—these are the identical misfortunes, and this the ruin which, from one year to another, you have been told would befall you, if democrats held the reins of government. These have been, among others, so universally the predictions of federal philosophers, and so much the rage of every cringing sycophant, that I deem it unnecessary to point you to particular instances. It is not intended here to discuss any one hackneyed political question. The grand lines of the conduct pursued by your great men are attempted to be in some measure portrayed; and their worth thrown into the great scale of national justice. Will you continue implicitly to give credit to those who have deceived you by their speculations this year, when they tell you that something awful is to befall you next? Will you so often be imposed upon and hushed into a submissive silence, by religious faces, and sanctimonious countenances, and when the predictions for the next year turn out to be false, will you believe another bug-bear story for the next? There is no man who ranks as a deserving member of society, but that feels the good effects of the present administration—he must feel his security, his peace and happiness. The most narrow hearted priest or superstitious bigot, if he has correct information, cannot believe that he is deprived of any of the blessings designated by Heaven for man, and yet monstrous to assert, he will tell you that he is thus deprived by the prevalence of democratic principles, in the councils of the nation. Many lovers of profession more than lovers of religion will tell you, and sometimes in the pulpit, a mixed up story about theoretic speculation and base philosophy, and yet they cannot point you to a single dictum or a single act, sanctioned by the government, in which this theory has been exhibited to your prejudice, or in which this new sort of philosophy, hatched up by the federalists, is apparent. You who wish to be faithful to your God, friendly to your country, and just to yourselves! How long will you continue to repose confidence in, and embosom yourselves to, men whose few good acts are extorted from them, merely with a view to further their own plans, and whose many bad acts, time and their own declarations have testified to have been the offspring of a hatred to your liberties, and to that constitution which they have taken an oath to support. How long will you be willing to entrust the guardianship of your rights, with men who at this day can stand up in your councils, and tell you that your peace and order are to be swept away, because the American people have dared to judge for themselves, because they have chosen men to legislate for them, a very great majority of whom set their faces against the constrained and narrow policy of a few! Will you forever approbate their conduct, let it be what it may, because they hypocritically wrap themselves in the mantle of innocence, and attempt to bide their wicked deformity under the cloak of religious professions!
TESTIS.
SALEM, Feb. 6.
The letters which Dr. Jenner has received respecting the power of the Cow Pox to check the pestilential virus of the Plague, exhibit surprising facts, which demand a most serious examination. It is asserted that 60 persons inoculated at Constantinople by the vaccine, have escaped the Plague as well as Small Pox. It is a pleasure to dwell upon the hopes of relief from the greatest evils of our common nature. Time will assist in determining the value of this discovery.
ALBANY, Feb. 7.
We are happy to announce, that the LAW OF LIBELS, in this state, is in a fair way to undergo that reform, during the present session of the legislature, which has long been wished for by the friends to the freedom of speech and the press. A bill for the purpose was introduced into the Senate, on Saturday last, by a republican member—and on the same day another bill, on the same subject was brought into the assembly, by a federal member (Mr. Emott). By these bills the truth is to be given in evidence in all cases of indictment for libel which may hereafter occur. Without recurring to past times, and past events, we rejoice, that the time is at length arrived, when both parties in this state are willing to unite in reforming this hoary system of folly, injustice and tyranny.
On Saturday the legislature proceeded to nominate two persons to fill the vacancies in the Senate of the United States, occasioned by the resignations of the honorable DE WITT CLINTON and the honorable THEODORE BAILEY; and the two houses having met and compared their respective nominations, it appeared that each had nominated JOHN SMITH, of Brookhaven in the county of Suffolk, and JOHN ARMSTRONG, of Kingston, in Ulster county. They are consequently appointed to fill the vacancies above mentioned.
In the house of assembly John Smith was unanimously nominated, to fill the place of De Witt Clinton—to fill the place of Theodore Bailey, the votes were, for John Armstrong 83, Jacob Rudolph 4, Egbert Benson 3.
PHILADELPHIA, February 15.
Etiquette—The conductor of the Washington Federalist of the 1st inst. has pub-
lished what he calls the "Etiquette of the court of the U. S." in his facts, as usual, truth is set at nought, and in his principles little correct to be found. The editor having seen a great deal of unfounded stuff on the subject in that and other papers of a party, whose first wish is to excite misunderstandings with other nations (even with England, if they cannot with Spain or France!) has taken pains to inform himself of the rules of social intercourse at Washington, he assures his readers, they may rely on the correctness of the following statement of them.
In the first place there has been no "Court of the U. S." since the 4th March 1801. That day buried levées, birth-days, royal parades, processions with white wands and the arrogation of precedence in society, by certain self-styled friends of order, but truly styled friends of privileged orders.
The president receives, but does not return visits, except to the vice-president.
The vice-president pays the first visit to the president; but receives it from all others, and returns it.
Foreign ministers pay the first visit here, as in all other countries, to all the secretaries, heads of departments.
The secretaries return visits of the members of the legislature and foreign ministers, but not of others; not from any principle of inequality, but from the pressure of their official duties which do not admit such a disposal of their time.
No distinction is admitted between senators and representatives; that pretension of certain would be nobles, was burned in the grave of federalism on the same 4th March.
The members of both houses and the domestic ministers interchange visits according to convenience, without claims of priority.
Members of both houses, and foreign ministers, also interchange visits according to convenience and inclination; no intercourse between them being considered as necessary or due; were it necessary, the former as new comers, might claim the first visit from the latter as residents, according to the American and English principle.
In social circles all are equal—whether in or out of office, foreign or domestic; and the same etiquette exists among ladies as among gentlemen.
No precedence, therefore, of any one over another, exists either in right or practice, at dinners, assemblies or on any other occasions.—"Pell mell" and "next the door" form the basis of etiquette in the societies of this country.
It is this last principle maintained by the administration, which has produced some dissatisfaction with some of the diplomatic gentlemen; not that they question the right of every nation to establish or alter its own rules of intercourse, for consequently our right to obliterate any forms of a distinction of ranks, forbidden by our constitution; but that it is a part of their duty to be watchful for the relative standing of their nation, and to acquiesce only so soon as they see that nothing derogatory of that is contemplated.
(Aurora.)
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 9.
On Monday the Supreme Court of the United States commenced its session in Washington. On Tuesday the Chief Justice, and the associate Justices Cushing, Chase and Washington attended, and proceeded to business. Judge Paterson has not yet sufficiently recovered from the great injury he sustained from being overset, on his way home from Albany, last fall, to be able to travel. Judge Moore is daily expected. There is much important business before the court this term.
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 15.
Extract of a letter dated Oct. 13, 1805 from Natchitoches, 300 miles up Red river, written by a gentleman who had explored that country and now resides there.
"The subject of the western limits of Louisiana excites here among the French and Spaniards considerable anxiety. Many suppose it to begin at Cape Nord, which is near the mouth of the Sabine River, and runs so as to include all the waters of Red river—but whether it is straight or a curved line is another question; a straight line from Cape Nord to the head of Red river will include, I believe, the most beautiful country in America, now part of the Spanish province of Natchitoches (spelled Taxes); for Red river, near the Lodd's nation (a friendly tribe of Indians) about 100 miles above this post forks; the main branch of it, which is a very large river runs in a direction near due E. and W. and is navigable 1000 miles—it rises in the mountains of Santa Ta, the head branches nearly or quite interlock with the river Jeremiano de Tons or Zana river, a large branch of river Grand or Aravo. At or a little below its co-fluence with the river Grand is situated the city of Santa Ta, the capital of New Mexico. This main branch of Red river crosses the heads at nearly right angles at the Sabine Angelina or Snow river, Trinity the Bous (or the arm of God) the Colorado, St. Antonio, & Gaudeloupe rivers, which are generally from 3 to 500 miles, long and empty separately into the Gulf of Mexico, between Red river and river Grand, so that a right line from Cape Nord will extend nearly W. N. W. and cut across several of those rivers towards their heads, and enclose some of the finest countries in the world, abounding with rich prairies, stocked with buffaloes, wild horses, mules, hogs, antelopes, &c. and no hostile Indians to contend with. But should the line be a curve, pursuing some water course until it arrives at the dividing ridge that divides the waters of Red river from the heads of
those other before mentioned rivers, it will make an immense difference both in quantity and quality of the land it will include. There does not appear, (so far as I can learn) ever to have been any agreement between the governments of France and Spain before Louisiana was ceded to Spain, about the boundaries. Since it all became Spanish the neighboring commandants came to some arrangement about their limits of jurisdiction between Texas and Louisiana, but that can have no influence in settling the line. I suppose it must be an object of negotiation. The United States are in a condition to claim all that ever was considered Louisiana without relinquishing an inch. Some say (among whom is colonel Hutchins) that Louisiana goes to river Grand, including St. Bernardo bay; and I hope the United States will lose nothing for want of claiming it. But Louisiana, at any rate cannot be governed in one or two states; it will be found in a triangle form, reaching as far north as 45, where it may be settled—beyond that is an unknown country. Between 29 and 45 we may call its length, including 16 degrees of latitude, and from 45 north latitude on Mississippi along that latitude in a line to the western branches of Red river will be about as far. Reckoning geographical miles to a degree, will make 1104 miles, the length of two sides of that part of Louisiana that can be settled. The west side will be much longer, and from the river Apioch to Cape Nord, is nearly 400 miles on the Gulf of Mexico, on a straight line, which will comprehend nearly one million of square miles, or 640 million of acres and a very large proportion of it fit for cultivation.
"I believe the account here given is as correct as the present state of country will afford. The inhabitants, governmental tools excepted, are pleased with the change."
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) February 7.
For some time past considerable anxiety has existed in the public mind to discover the mother of an infant, found at the door of Maj. Morrison, in this town, on the morning of the 9th ultimo. With a view of rescuing the reputation of several innocent females from suspicion, a number of gentlemen offered a reward of two hundred dollars to any person giving such information as would enable them to discover the mother of the child.—On Saturday last the requisite information was lodged with them, and on Sunday a young woman by the name of Majors, living five or six miles from town, was taken and brought to this place, where she confessed she was the mother.
To be Sold, for ready Money, at Hanover Town, on Thursday, the 15th day of March next, from twelve to fifteen VERY LIKELY
NEGROES,
Belonging to the estate of John White, dec. late of King William county, to discharge the balance of a judgment obtained by Archibald Covann's executors, against said deceased, as security for the late Carter Braxton, esq. dec.—Among these negroes are several boys and girls, and two or three fellows.
THE ADMINISTRATOR.
King William. Feb. 14. 1804. [3v]
Valuable Property.
The subscriber offers for sale, that valuable unimproved
Lot of Ground,
Situate on the main street in the city of Richmond, containing about sixty six feet in front and running one hundred feet back, on the cross street leading to the basin of the canal, & immediately opposite to the corner where he now in the occupancy of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, and that of Mr. Charles Spencer. The numerous advantages attending this property needs no comment, its situation being in the centre of business renders it an object for public or private employment, and is perhaps the most eligible in this city for either—Any person desirous of purchasing will be treated with privately on application at any time between this and the first day of May next, and if not sold previous to that day, the same will be offered for sale at public auction, on the fifth day of that month, and the terms thereof made known.
JOHN M'ENERY.
Feb. 15th. 1804.
Agreeably to a resolve of the Commissioners appointed by an act of the General Assembly, "initialled, an act for improving the navigation of James river." Public notice is hereby given, that Books will be opened at the Counting house of Pickett, Pollard and Johnston in the city of Richmond, at twelve o'clock on the first day of March next, for receiving subscriptions for shares in the said institution.
ROBERT TOLLARD.
Richmond, Feb. 12. 1804. [5v]
Run away from the Sub-
scriber about the first of January, a negro man, named HARRY; he is a small fellow and very dark complexion, with large full eyes, particularly when alarmed or intoxicated, which he will often be if he can get liquor. He had when he went off a blue coat, negro cotton breeches and a white hat with a very large crown—he told some of the negroes in the neighborhood that he should go to the city of Washington to see his brother, who is the property of Mr. Richard Fraser of that place, but that he should first go by the way of Richmond and endeavor to procure a free pass, and from thence to Washington. Any person who will take up the said negro and secure him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
THOS R EVANS.
King William county. Fraser's Ferry. February 16. 1804. [4v]
Taken up at the Ferry
Landing the 20th Dec. last, a stray drove HOG, appeared to have been hard strung, with red and black spots, and could hardly walk—the Hog was killed by my people and kept some days on hand, and enquiry made among the Hog drivers then in Richmond, and no one claiming it, I then had it salted and put away for the benefit of the owner, who may have it on making the marks of the Hog and paying for advertising. The weight of the Hog 112 lb. net. Feb. 17. 1804. RUBEN COUTTS.

RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, etc.
At a numerous meeting of the Republican Freeholders of the City of Richmond...
Resolved, That the members of this meeting, with at the next election of a Delegation...
Extract of a letter from Williamsburg, February 17th, 1804. A report having been circulated...
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS. MY DEAR FRIEND, HAVING in my last appealed to your generosity...
TO FAIR PLAY. You are very angry with Mr. Pleasants because he has, as you say...
SENEX. (To be continued.) There are great beauties here. I have taken the liberty to coin a word...
Amendment of the constitution—On the third inst. in the house of representatives of Massachusetts...
New Jersey.—We are as yet ignorant of the determination of this state...
IN FAVOR. OPPOSED. North Carolina. Delaware. Maryland. Massachusetts...
was it in the power of any remarks of an anonymous and fugitive newspaper publication...
An EVIDENCE OF PROSPERITY. The return of the exports of the United States which has been received from Washington...
This is the more interesting, because prices have generally been lower in the last returned year...
TAXES IN ENGLAND. The lowest window tax in the new regulation is 6s. where there is only six windows...
LAW OF MARYLAND. AN ACT Authorizing any person prosecuted for a libel to give the truth in evidence.
CONFABULATION. BETWEEN A Federalist and a Democrat. Democrat. Well sir, Louisiana is now in the possession of the Americans.
SENEX. (To be continued.) There are great beauties here. I have taken the liberty to coin a word.
Amendment of the constitution—On the third inst. in the house of representatives of Massachusetts.
New Jersey.—We are as yet ignorant of the determination of this state.
Dr. Centre, two days after the late duel, died of the wounds received from Mr. John Rutledge.
The following is a remarkable instance of deviation from instinct: A starling, in the possession of Mr. Baker...
MARRIED. In Amherst, the 9th inst. Mr. PA TRICK HENRY, son of the late sage of Virginia...
THE committee appointed to receive subscriptions and make arrangements for a FESTIVAL...
NOTICE. In pursuance of the Act of the General Assembly, passed on the 24th day of January, 1803...
Notice is hereby given, that an application will be made to the Legislature at their next session...
Notice. THAT I have committed the entire management and transaction of my business to my brother Robert B. Payne...
WILL BE SOLD. To the highest bidder, for ready money, at Cumberland courthouse...
Likely Young Negroes. The property of Col. Mayo Carrington, deceased. THE ADMINISTRATORS.
Notice. THOSE that have any claims against the estate of Alice Lemay, dec. late of Hanover county...
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber on Saturday the 19th of February, 1804...
To Brick-Layers. PURSUANT to an Order of the County Court of Halifax, will be LET to the lowest bidder...
DUEL.—We learn, from S. Carolina, that an affair of honor has been decided between the Hon. J. Rutledge...
TO RENT—THE TENEMENT. Lately occupied by Doctor McLean. Enquire of the printer.
WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store of Thomas Taylor & Co. on Friday, the 2d of March next...
WAR DEPARTMENT. Feb. 8th, 1804. Notice is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary...
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes...
Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation...
Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.
Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddard on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pitsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...
Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed...

Ten to Five Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Goochland county a very likely negro man named SAM, who calls himself SAMUEL COOPER, about 24 or 25 years old, low but stout made, of a yellowish complexion, one of his upper fore teeth out, his dress chiefly of Virginia cloth, with a green Durant short coat; he is very sensible, and can read, and write so as to be understood some words. He will endeavor to pass for a free man, and I expect will procure a pass of his own or from some one else. I expect he will go up or down James river, but I rather think up, about Lynchburg, or some other town on James river. Whoever takes up the said negro and delivers him to me, or to some one in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses for delivering him to me at home. EDWARD COX. Sept. 3d, 1803. 3w* & f
N. B. I expect he will change his name and dress.
LOUIS WERCQ, MERCHANT TAYLOR. NOT intending to carry on his business as extensively as heretofore, informs the public, that in future he shall expect materials to be paid for, before they are made into clothes—He has on hand a supply of the best Cloths, Cassimeres, Swansdowns, Mouselines &c. which he will sell low for Cash only.—All persons having claims against him will be paid on application, and those in his debt are requested to pay their accounts to him immediately. Richmond, October 7th, 1803. [6m]
Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrival from Europe, a general assortment of  MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may confine country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
Notice. In the case of EPHRAIM MAQUILLEN, A BANKRUPT. THE subscribers being duly appointed assignees of the estate and effects of E. MaquilLEN, bankrupt, all persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same to any person or persons than the subscribers, or to such as shall be duly authorized by them. JOHN CUNNINGHAM, } Assignees. JOHN ST. JOHN, } Richmond, 27th Dec. 1803.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803. tf
TO RENT. At the Falling Garden, and possession given immediately.  A HOUSE, With a large part of the GARDEN, and a STABLE 50 feet by 45, built for the purpose of a Jockey Stable. The whole together will suit for a house of Entertainment, it being near the centre of the city of Richmond. They may be had either separate or together, as the stable will suit for a lumber house, for which it has been occupied for several years past. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the premises. 12th Month, 14th, 1803.
FOUND, ON SATURDAY LAST,  A Pocket Book, Containing a number of valuable papers.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 27, 1803. tf
LANDS and SLAVES, TO BE SOLD, At Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 23rd of January next, by public auction, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, payable with interest.  The following Property, Conveyed to me in trust, to discharge a debt due to Joseph Gallego, esq. by James, Thomas, and Francis Deane. A TRACT OF LAND, the greater part thereof in woods, and containing 236 acres, good grain and tobacco land, including an orchard that produces annually 2,000 gallons cider—lies south of the Buckingham road, below Mr. B. Langhorne's land, and comes up within a few hundred yards of Cumberland courthouse. Another TRACT, containing 157 acres, chiefly prime wood land, lying about a mile south of the town of Goochland. The slaves consist of twelve likely women, boys and girls, Virginia born. M. B. POTTHAU, Trustee. Richmond, Dec. 13th, 1803.
Those inclined to purchase the above property, will on application to us, receive every necessary information, and if required, we shall join the trustee in conveyances. James Deane. Thos. M. Deane. Wm. B. Deane. Cumberland, Dec. 19th, 1803.
The late heavy fall of snow has prevented a sale of the property, as stated in the above advertisement; it will certainly take place on the 27th of February, 1804. Feb. 1, 1804. M. B. P.
The Sheriffs of the counties of Sussex, Dinwiddie and Southampton, composing a Senatorial district; of the counties of Wythe, Botetourt, Washington, Montgomery, Russell, Lee, Grayson, Tazewell, Greenlee, Monroe and Kanawha, composing another Senatorial district; of the counties of Hanover and Caroline, composing another Senatorial district; of the counties of Essex, King William and King and Queen, composing another Senatorial district; of the counties of Fairfax & Prince William, composing another Senatorial district; and of the counties of Monongalia, Harrison, Ohio, Brooke, Wood and Randolph, composing another Senatorial district, will please to take notice, that elections are to be held on the court days of their respective counties in the month of April next, for the election of a Senator, to represent each of those districts, which compose the class of the Senate designated No 3, in the General Assembly, for four years next ensuing. THEO. HANSFORD, C. S. Richmond, February 3d, 1804. [3w]
THE HIGH FEED IMPORTED HORSE.   ROBIN REDBREAST, WILL stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, to cover mares the next season—The performance of this horse on the turf for the time he ran in England, was equal to any horse imported into this country. In getting him out of the ship at City Point, he fell and was much hurt, but is now so well recovered that there can be no doubt of his being in high perfection by the spring. Terms will be made known before the season commences. THOMAS GOODE. December 21, 1803. tf
ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Wondapecker, his grand dam Paullion, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great grand dam Milge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book)  A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BLECH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK,  GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—It has been read in almost every European language—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well arranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond. tf
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by dealing or otherwise, at his store in Buckingham, under the direction of Mr. John Jenkins, are informed that their bonds, notes and accounts are placed for collection in the hands of Edward W. Trent, attorney at Law, who is authorised to receive the same and grant acquittances. WILLIAM BROWN. Manchester, 2d Jan. 1804. tf
The undersigned will attend the February Buckingham court, for the purpose of receiving the above debts—those, who fail to comply with this notice, can expect no indulgence. EDWARD W. TRENT. E. W. T. has commenced the PRACTICE of LAW in the Courts of Henrico, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Amelia, and Cumberland. Richmond, 2d Jan. 1804. tf
LAND for SALE. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 3d day of March next, at Watkins & Ragland's store, in Halifax county, four hundred acres of LAND, whereon the late John Calder died seized, which escheated to the commonwealth, and is vested in trustees by an act of Assembly, for the purpose of paying a debt due Joseph Friend, as executor of Daniel McCullam.—One half the purchase money must be paid down, and a security on the land for the remaining half, payable in six months. BY THE TRUSTEES. December 17, 1803.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by John Dixon of the city of Richmond, for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt or debts, due from the said Dixon to Granville Smith and George Williamson, as executors to the estate of Thomas Smith, dec. who was executor to the estate of Francis Smith, Esq. dec. will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Hanover courthouse, on the fourth Wednesday in February next, being Hanover court day, a certain tract or parcel of  LAND, Lying in the said county of Hanover, contiguous to the courthouse, on both sides of Machumpus creek, containing six acres, with a water grist MILL thereon, by DAVID BULLOCK, Trustee. January 23, 1804.
FOR SALE.  An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, complete, for four horses, may be had a great bargain, on application to A. MYERS, near the bridge. Richmond, Feb. 11, 1804. tf
BANK BILL. THE act passed by the General Assembly of Virginia, for establishing a Bank in the City of Richmond, is just published and for Sale at this office.  Life of Washington. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr.
To the Public. DURING the ensuing year, J. OGILVIE will continue to pursue the professional instruction of youth in the city of Richmond: His course of instruction embraces Grammar, Arithmetic, Latin, Geography, History, Geometry, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Political Economy and Metaphysics: Exercises in Composition and Elocution, periodical Public Exhibitions and Examinations, will also constitute regular and essential parts of the plan he proposes to pursue—His charge will be Fifty Dollars per annum for instruction in the several departments of science, and Forty in the different branches of elementary literature he professes to teach; the fee for tuition to be paid quarterly and punctiliously in advance. Every pupil will also be expected to pay three dollars annually on entrance, to defray the expense of fuel and the rent of the school and lecture rooms. By considerate and candid men, J. Ogilvie presumes that no apology or explanation will be deemed necessary for the additional charge of thirteen dollars. The fees of tuition are at present palpably and proverbially below the standard of equitable compensation for the labour which the instructor undergoes, and the services he renders. A very brief statement will place this important subject in a clear and interesting light. The paramount importance of education is acknowledged by all. It is the radical profession, on which the virtue, accomplishments and happiness of individuals, whose occupation soever they may embrace and in what situation soever they may be placed, essentially depend. The blessings and the very being of republican liberty, the diffusion of useful knowledge, the extirpation of prevailing errors, are obviously and indissolubly connected with the efforts of enlightened and energetic instructors. The friend of mankind and the lover of his country, will desire nothing more ardently than that this profession which so many causes have combined to degrade, should be restored to its proper rank in public estimation and practical utility. But it were chimerical to indulge a hope of this sort whilst the pecuniary compensation which the instructor receives for his services however important, for his exertions however laborious, is so miserably scanty as to doom him to celibacy, insuperable indigence and sordid obscurity. Until instructors shall receive a pecuniary compensation proportioned to their talents, attainments and services, the education of youth must be abandoned to sciolists, pretenders and pedants. Men of enterprise, genius and learning will necessarily prefer those occupations, where such accomplishments are most likely to obtain their proper estimation and reward. Although he will probably incur the charge of egotism, J. Ogilvie cannot in justice to the subject and himself forbear to add, that since his arrival in Virginia, his abilities such as they are, have been exerted in the business of juvenile instruction with assiduity and enthusiasm. To this pursuit he has devoted the flower of his youth and the best energies of his mind. No exertions to which his faculties were adequate, have been spared, to qualify himself, to communicate useful knowledge, and instil virtuous principles into the minds of youth. On every branch of literature and science comprehended in his course, he has endeavored to collect information from every accessible source. If on any subject, he inculcates erroneous principles he can sincerely say, that it does not proceed from the want of sincere wishes and persevering efforts to discover and inculcate truth. Sedentary confinement, uninterrupted labour and nocturnal study have impaired his health, enfeebled his frame, and extinguished he fears for ever, the native cheerfulness and ardor of his mind. Hitherto the pleasure of indulging a romantic predilection and the consoling consciousness of having zealously endeavored to be useful, have been the principal rewards of his exertions. Far from having had it in his power, to accumulate the means of physical independence, he has scarcely been able to obtain a comfortable subsistence. These observations are not made in the spirit of repining and complaint, but for the purpose of obviating a misconstruction of the motive which has induced him to encroach his charge for tuition. He is destined probably, during the prime of his life, to pursue the business of juvenile instruction, nor does he murmur at his destiny. At the same time he cannot think himself justly exposed to the charge of unreasonable selfishness when he indulges a wish, that the emoluments of the laborious and useful occupation he pursues should be sufficient to afford him the means of comfortable subsistence, and the prospect of a permanent exemption from the severest disasters in the black catalogue of human misfortunes, debt and destitution. Richmond, January 1, 1804.
FOR SALE, THE ESTATE, CALLED  VARINA, LYING on James river, in Henrico county, twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 820 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods, completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly, rather uncommonly high and firm tide marsh, about one fourth cleared; 10 or 15 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried almost from the stump on board large sea vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was formerly reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without showing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is thought by numbers preferable to timothy.—A few valuable Negroes raised on the place, viz. three men and a woman, also about a score of cows and oxen of the Amphill and Boynton breed mixed, some other stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant is bound to furnish seed and row a full crop of wheat, about 100 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors, by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford, living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Estlin Randolph, will make known the terms to applicants, and will either of them conclude a bargain, which the proprietor will ratify. December 30, 1803. tf
About 450 acres of Land, Lying on the Three Chopt and the River roads, half a mile from the river at Westham, and six miles from the city of Richmond, three fourths in woods. This land combines the important advantages of a good soil, convenience to the seat of government, a handsome situation for buildings, and very healthy—a good mill seat with permission to erect a mill, an abundance of oak and pine timber, and good spring water. The subscriber would be glad also to treat for two or three BRICK TENEMENTS not far from the capitol. These houses are not finished, but they will be completed in the course of the ensuing spring, and one of them is now in sufficient forwardness to shew the plan of the buildings. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, 20th Jan. 1804. rM
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1804. (tf)
FOR SALE, PLAISTER of PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.  Kentucky Land for Sale. ONE TRACT containing 2000 acres, lying in the county of Fleming, on the waters of Licking. One do. do. 1000 do. do. do. One do. do. 3200 do. } in the county of Mason, on Ohio river & Lawrence's Creek. One do. do. 2000 do. } in the co. of Clarke, on Kentucky river. The above will be sold very low, or exchanged for property in this state. THOMAS NORVELL. Richmond, Jan. 9th, 1804.
Fifth Requisition. BY order of the Board of Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, the Stock holders are hereby required to pay the further sum of seven and an half dollars, on each share, into the hands of the Treasurer, on or before the first day of April next. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 6th Feb. 1804. (tMh.)
By Authority.  Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 3,000 10 do. of 200 2,000 20 do. of 100 2,000 100 do. of 50 5,000 250 do. of 30 7,500 429 do. of 25 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This Lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each subscriber, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
* * * TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Esq. John Breckenbrough, Jr. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Price Jr.  WILD DEVIL,  WILL stand at my stable the ensuing season, and will be let to mares at 12 Dollars the season, payable the 15th March, 1805, or 4 Dollars the single leap paid at the stable door; but the season may be discharged by the payment of 10 Dollars if paid by the 15th September next, or 3 Dollars if sent with the mares, with 25 cents to the groom in either case. Excellent pasturage gratis, and the greatest attention will be paid, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. Mares may be fed on grain at the market price, and boys sent to be under my direction, will have their board gratis. WILD DEVIL will be seven years old next June, a beautiful bay, 15 hands 2 inches high, of elegant form, strong nerves, and remarkably lengthy. He was got by old Dare Devil, out of a very fine full bred Wild Air mare. He stood at Mr. John Anderson's in Hanover, last season. M. ANDERSON. February 1, 1804. 3w
FOR SALE, THE ESTATE, CALLED  VARINA, LYING on James river, in Henrico county, twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 820 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods, completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly, rather uncommonly high and firm tide marsh, about one fourth cleared; 10 or 15 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried almost from the stump on board large sea vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was formerly reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without showing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is thought by numbers preferable to timothy.—A few valuable Negroes raised on the place, viz. three men and a woman, also about a score of cows and oxen of the Amphill and Boynton breed mixed, some other stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant is bound to furnish seed and row a full crop of wheat, about 100 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors, by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford, living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Estlin Randolph, will make known the terms to applicants, and will either of them conclude a bargain, which the proprietor will ratify. December 30, 1803. tf
NOW IN THE PRESS OF T. NICOLSON, And will be ready for delivery in the course of April, May and June next,  MARRIED LADY'S COMPANION, OR  Poor Man's Friend. IN FOUR PARTS. I. An address to the married Lady who is the Mother of Daughters. II. An address to the newly married Lady. III. Some important hints to the Midwife. IV. An essay on the management and common diseases of Children. BY SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. The title and heads of this work are considerably expressive of its nature and design. Each part contains moral reflections adapted to the characters for which they are intended; but they compose in the whole, a medical book of such sort as necessarily interests every family. The plan is conducted with all possible simplicity and plainness, and will be found a very great convenience to the Ladies. It will be printed on a neat plain Type, and good Paper, and it is supposed will contain two hundred and forty pages of a duodecimo size. The price to subscribers, if neatly bound, will be 6s. in boards, 4s. 6d. So soon as the work is finished the subscribers may apply to Mr. Nicolson, and others with whom they may make their subscriptions, who, on receiving payment, will deliver to them their books. A number of copies will be deposited with Mr. Samuel Pleasants and other book sellers; from whom the public may be supplied. The author flatters himself, that his work will be found a very useful one. Having submitted his manuscripts to the inspection of several respectable and judicious men, he is encouraged to venture this publication in favor of himself. He is well aware, that the composition may be calculated for needlessness, and yet for want of being pushed forward into public notice, it may lie dormant on the book-seller's shelf. As his chief design was to be beneficial to his fellow citizens, he is determined to spare no pains which may be necessary to circulate his books; and they will therefore probably be offered for sale at most of the courthouses of the upper counties of the state of Virginia. He thanks the patriotic gentlemen of the two houses of legislation, who gave him friendly encouragement, and calculates on their merit in their respective counties, so far as the merit of the performance may deserve their aid. SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. February 5, 1804. 3m
To be Sold, By Public Auction, pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Virginia,
Those Valuable Estates, In the county of Chesterfield, late the property of Archibald Cary, Esq. dec. known by the names of CHESTER HILL and KING'S ISLAND SLASHES. The sale will take place at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Thursday the 1st day of March next. The terms of sale will be one fourth of the purchase money in cash, and the other three fourths in three equal annual payments, bearing interest from the day of sale, the land to remain bound in the hands of the purchasers respectively for the balance of the purchase money, and to be again sold if the several purchasers fail to make payment. It is proposed to sell these two tracts of land separately, and either entire or divided as may best suit the purchasers. In the Chester-Hill tract will be included part of a small tract adjoining, formerly known by the name of Auburn Chase. For further particulars, enquire of Macmurdie & Fisher. BY THE COMMISSIONERS. Richmond, 25th Dec. 1803. tds
Notice. ALL those who are indebted to the estate of John Thomson, sen. formerly of Petersburg, to that of Ann Thomson, of the same place, or John Thomson, formerly attorney at Law, are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, as further indulgence cannot be shown. Those to whom their several estates are indebted, are requested to come forward immediately with their accounts properly authenticated, and receive payment. All persons having any claims against the subscriber, are desired to bring them forward between this and the 1st day of April. Those indebted to him will perceive the necessity from this public notice, of immediate payment. In failing to leave this space by the middle of April, he now offers for SALE.
That valuable Tenement, Whereon he resides, in the town of Manchester, consisting of a dwelling house and all necessary out houses, an excellent well, good garden, and three acres of land attached to it; the situation is healthy and agreeable. He also offers for Sale, a NEGRO MAN, by trade a shoe-maker—a NEGRO WOMAN, who understands cooking, and her child, a girl of three years old. For the property offered, he will receive good bonds, or western lands in payment. Persons disposed to trade, will apply to the subscriber, living in Manchester. WILLIAM THOMPSON, Esq. Of John Thomson and Ann Thomson, dec. and administrator on the estate of John Thomson, dec. Manchester, 3d Jan. 1804.
SIR, As you have moved out of this state, and I left no agent known to me, you will please to take notice, that I shall on the 24th, 25th and 26th of April next, at Charlotte courthouse, proceed to take the depositions of the witnesses in a suit brought by myself and others against you, in the county court of Charlotte, at which time and place you may attend or not, as you please. SAMUEL A. JACKSON. Mr. JOHN DAVIS.
To the Public. DURING the present year LEWIS G. SOWELL proposes pursuing the INSTRUCTION OF YOUTH, in an apartment of the house occupied by Mr. John Heath, near the Hay Market. He expects to remove in the spring to a more central and convenient situation upon Shockoe hill. The branches of Education in which he will instruct those committed to his charge, are Latin, the English language grammatically, Arithmetic, History and Geography, including the use of the Globes—His terms for tuition are ten pounds for Latin, and twenty four dollars per annum for the other branches; first quarter paid in advance. The number he intends to take will not exceed ten or twelve. P. S. A few Boarders may be accommodated at Mr. Heath's. Richmond, February 4th, 1804. [3w]  Bail and Delivery Bonds May be had at this Office.