Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-10-27 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1199.]
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1804.
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Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more delibately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES , prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by REICHARD LEE , no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York. And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Melcher, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick-layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
Sir—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Lozenges . I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently heating your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet.—The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chibbings, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE." For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers I recommend Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throat, and approaching Consumption. To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir . It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever coughs, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with wheezing, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—evidence of climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other debilitative intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaister, An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocuous and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, ratters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, infallible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—ne-
ver failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammation, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head ache.
The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermitting Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffective: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury, or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting heat which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady, The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee , have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, from a day and then perished: others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast defending to the tomb of the Capitol , while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well-earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines!
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the eleventh day of December next, at the late dwelling-house of Drury Ragsdale , dec. in King William county.
All the Personal Estate
Of the said deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, a Coach and Gig in good repair, the Crop of Corn, Fodder and Shucks, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c.
A credit of six months will be allowed for all sums above ten dollars, upon giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.—There will also be positively sold, for ready money, upwards of twenty SLAVES , among them are valuable house servants and likely boys and girls. The sale will continue from day to day until all is sold.
All persons having claims against the said estate are desired to bring them in before the first day of December next, else this notice will be plead in bar of all coming in after that day.
JOHN FOX, Adm'r with the Will annexed of Drury Ragsdale dec. October 1st, 1804. W.W.W.
There will also be sold, at the same time and place, 400 ACRES OF LAND , part of the tract whereon Barbara Ragsdale , widow and devisee of Drury Ragsdale , dec. now lives, who will make conveyance of the premises in fee simple. A part of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, for the balance a credit will be allowed. The terms will be particularly made known on that day, or I would treat privately for said land, and conclude a Bargain previously. JOHN FOX for Barbara Ragsdale. P.S. There is among the slaves a valuable man cook.
Washington Tavern.
The subscriber has taken a lease of this tenement for a term of years, and has put it in a state of repair which renders it not inferior to any in this city. Besides the Tavern he has detached buildings, well calculated to accommodate those who are desirous of greater privacy than a tavern usually affords. These tenements adjoin the public square, and are within two hundred yards of the Capitol. They have a decided advantage over any other houses in this city, with respect to pure air and excellent water. He has good Stables and a constant supply of the best Forage. He renders his services to his friends and the public, and assures them, that no unlawful gaming, nor any other practice which might, in any degree, have a tendency to destroy the peace of his house, will ever be permitted.
EDWARD HALLAM. Richmond, September 22d, 1804. N.B. About thirty Members of the next Assembly may be well accommodated, of whom eighteen have already engaged. E.H.
FAMILY BIBLE.
Persons holding subscriptions to the 4th edition of CAREY'S FAMILY BIBLE , are informed that the books are ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Book-store, Richmond. Unless applied for within two months, they will be returned to the publisher. W.W.
SAMUEL BAILEY,
Offers for Sale, at his Nursery in New-Kent county near the cross roads—Five Thousand Grafted Apple Trees,
Of choice fruit, a 61 per tree. He believes they are not excelled if equalled by any in this state, either in thickness or quality, having at considerable trouble collected the most approved kinds, agreeable to the following list.
Having seen many orchards set out by Mr. Samuel Bailey, and particularly two set for us, we believe him to be better acquainted with that business than any other person that we know. Wm. Cabaness —200s. Prayser. Sept. 29th, 1804.
Mr. Bailey has set out an orchard for me, which I think is done in a superior manner to any I ever saw. W.W. Ro. Christian.
NOTICE.
SOME months ago, I gave my bond with security, to Mr. Cornelius Buck, as agent for James Garnett only surviving assignee of John Ellis a Bankrupt, and a administrator of the said John Ellis, and William Nichols surviving partner of a mercantile-house, under the firm of Nichols and Wilson—for £628 18s. payable to the said Buck as agent, on the 10th day of November next, it being the consideration for two lots. Since that time an attachment has issued from the Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, prohibiting me from paying and Mr. Buck from receiving any money on account of the said persons. This notice is therefore intended as a caution to people not to take an assignment of said bond. I may probably prevent a mistake on the part of Mr. Buck and others. JAS. ROWLAND. October 9th, 1804. H.
To be Sold, For Ready Money.
In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, esq. in order to raise the sum of two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars and sixty five cents, with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 20th day of July, 1804, till payment—and the further sum of three thousand three hundred and sixty one dollars and sixty four cents, with the like interest from the 20th day of September, 1800, till payment, being the balance due on the two last instalments of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop deceased, under a decree of the High Court of Chancery, and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots & Tenements,
OR such part of them as may be necessary to raise the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale—An estate or plantation in Goochland , called Coles , containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd Creek , and purchased by the said Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of William Cole and of John Hughes, & adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross. Also, an estate or plantation, all or the greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna , known by the name of Mount Prospect , containing by estimation, twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Waden. Also, the following lots, in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna , to wit:—Lot. No. 63, on which the warehouse is built—Lot. No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes—and Lot. No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother.
The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia , on Saturday the 31st day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested.
John Wickham, } Trustees. Benj. Moomy, } Geo. Greenhow, } Richmond, 17th Oct. 1804.
Advertisement.
THE partnership of CARR & KET , by mutual consent, is dissolved. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make speedy payment—and all those who are creditors of the same, are requested to come forward immediately. THOMAS CARR.  JOHN KET. 1st October, 1804. St.
NOTICE.
THAT I shall on Saturday the third day of November next, at the residence of Captain Thomas Boothe, near the Basin of the Canal in this city, proceed to expose to sale, all the Personal Estate of Robert Sydney, dec. consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture ; Also, a female SLAVE , about 24 years old. For all purchases under ten dollars ready money will be required, and for all above that sum, three months credit will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security. The slave will be sold on six months credit. All persons having claims against the said estate are desired to bring them forward without delay, duly authenticated; and those who are indebted, will please discharge the same. LUCY SYDNEY, Adm'r. of Robert Sydney, dec. Richmond, 23d October, 1804.
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM GALT , has received by the ship Susan & Polly from London, and the ship Mary from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall & Winter Goods , Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on his usual low terms, for Cash or Country Produce. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1804.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE.
THE DEFENCE.
No. IX.
Passing on to a view of the measures of the war department of the government, we are naturally led to offer a few remarks on the policy of the United States. There is probably no civilized nation on earth whose welfare is not connected with the maintenance of peace. Yet true, and even trite as this observation is, there is scarcely a single nation that long maintains it. The ambition of rulers, the prejudices of the people, the injustice of nations, are the constant causes that kindle wars for which a plausible pretext is never wanting. When, therefore, the United States took rank among the independent nations of the earth, and held out the promise of a free government, in which the oppressed might find an asylum, it was with a deep and fearful anxiety that the philanthropist marked the steps which she took. The enemies of republican institutions predicted internal divisions and external wars; and announced the early dissolution of her union. In the first stages of the government, both before and after the formation of the constitution, too many grounds of apprehension arose. An Indian war, disastrously pursued, was succeeded by an insurrection, and in the rear were observed some dark omens of war with Britain, and afterwards with France, the most powerful nations of Europe. During this alarming period the republicans declared themselves the friends of peace; and their efforts promised but little success in longer averting war, when public opinion placed the government in their hands. Then the voice of faction sounded still louder, and proclaimed an impending war with England, long since charged upon the members of the administration as a favorite measure.
Four years have nearly elapsed, and these awful warnings have turned out to be "mere sp ries," and have "dissolved into thin air." All impending alarm has been removed. The savages have been hushed into a profound peace, the whole interior is blessed with a harmony, that has not been disturbed in the smallest district in the union, the citizens have not in a single instance complained of a solitary grievance, and all Europe is at peace with us. Has this been effected by a vast military apparatus; by an impressive display of cannon and bayonets and uniform? No. The first measure of the administration was, as we have already seen, to reduce the army from five to three thousand men; thereby diminishing the annual expense of 522,000 dollars. With this small force, every necessary purpose of an army has been answered, and this too amidst circumstances of no little difficulty. When the present Secretary came into office, he found the department in that situation that necessarily arose from the character of his predecessor. It is not the end of these remarks to make injudicious reflections on the last administration not absolutely necessary to elucidate the view we are taking. But it is a fact, whose notoriety cannot be extended, that the former secretary was as little qualified for the transaction of the business devolved upon him as, perhaps, any man living.
The war department requires a regular attention to numerous details, and a prompt decision upon occurring cases. Whatever may have been the attention bestowed by Mr. McHenry, his measures were taken with so much tardiness, that the simplest operation was protracted until its utility was nearly lost. His table was soon covered with an accumulation of business; every thing was delayed, and much was entirely lost in the heap. The best friends of the administration called aloud for a reform.
This reform was attempted by general Dearborn; with what success the public has long since seen. With habits directly opposite to those of his predecessor, he has restored the energy and regularity so essential to all military arrangements. With a much smaller sum than that allowed under the preceding administration, he has preserved peace on the frontiers, and has distributed the force in such a manner as fully to protect the fortifications. Nor ought it to be omitted that the acquisition of Louisiana has not augmented the army a man, or cost the nation for that purpose a single cent.
Some slight dissatisfaction has arisen in relation to the treatment of Col. Butler, and the derangement of certain officers. But the former is the act of a court martial, and the punishment he has received is in truth that of his political friends; and the derangements are for the most part the necessary effects of law. Some brave and able officers may have been dismissed; but it is not alleged that those remaining in service are inferior to them; and by volunteer corps effected by the Presi-
and though the politics of nearly all the officers are adverse to those of the administration, not one of them has been removed on that account.
The superintendence of the military department, during a period of peace, admits of the display of little that is brilliant. It does not however thence follow that its duties are unimportant. To estimate the importance of their faithful discharge, it is only necessary to reflect on the injurious effects that result from their abuse. As there is nothing more dangerous to the liberties or subversive of the morals, of a people, than large standing armies, so no greater benefit can be conferred by government than the keeping them within the strictest limits. The importance of this point is ably illustrated in the instructions of the Virginia Legislature to their Senators, understood to be the production of Mr. Madison.
"Although the Constitution submits the right of raising armies to the discretion of Congress, yet, it evidently contemplated the Militia as the great bulwark of national defence, as well to use the language of the Constitution, to repel invasions , as to execute the laws of the union and suppress insurrections , and contemplated the right of raising armies for pressing and extraordinary emergencies. That the militia, except in such emergencies, is the only safe and adequate defence of the nation, is a political axiom hitherto held sacred in the United States. This is not only the obvious meaning of the Constitution, but is still more strongly evidenced by the practical construction thereof under the former administration, as will appear by reviewing its proceedings for several successive years after the government was put into operation. Shortly after that event, the first president in his speech of the 8th of January, 1790, called the attention of Congress to the great business of providing for the national defence in the following words: "A free people ought not only to be armed but disciplined, to which end an uniform and well digested plan is requisite." Acting under the same impression in his speech on the 1st of October 1791, he again reminded Congress of the militia, as the great repository of national force; speaking of the several objects referred to the consideration of Congress in referring to the militia he observes: "The first is certainly an object of primary importance, whether they are viewed in reference to the national security, or to the satisfaction of the community, or to the preservation of order; in connection with this the establishment of competent magazines and arsenals, and the fortifications naturally present themselves to consideration. The safety of the United States under divine protection, ought to rest on the basis of systematic and solid arrangements, exposed as little as possible to the hazard of fortuitous circumstances."
"These recommendations being considered as relating exclusively to the militia, gave rise to a law (more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States.) The President again recurring to the militia, as the safe and adequate defence of the nation, in his speech on the third of December, 1793, after speaking of the necessity of procuring arms and other military apparatus, emphatically observes:—"Nor can such arrangements with such objects, be exposed to the censure or jealousy of the warmest friends of republican government. They are incapable of abuse in the hands of a militia, who ought to possess a pride in being the depository of the force of the republic, and may be trained to a degree of energy equal to every military exigency of the United States. But it is an enquiry which cannot be too solemnly pursued, whether the act has organized them so as to produce their full effect." And again after the militia had demonstrated their efficacy in promptly marching to suppress an opposition to the laws in Pennsylvania, on the 19th of November, 1794, in his speech the President observes:—"The devising and establishing a well regulated militia, would be a genuine source of legislative honor, and a perfect title to public gratitude. I therefore entertain a hope, that the present session will not pass, without carrying to its full energy, the power of organizing, arming, & disciplining the militia, and thus providing in the language of the Constitution, for calling them forth, to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions, as auxiliary to the state of our defence to which Congress can never too frequently recur; they will not omit to enquire whether the fortifications which have been already licensed by law, be commensurate with our exigencies." These quotations require no illustration. They demonstrate the principle contended for by the General Assembly. Until the 5th Congress this principle appears to have been duly respected. It was then materially varied by the substitution of a military establishment, and by volunteer corps effected by the Presi-

dent, and not by the states, as the constitution requires, that the militia should be; at the same time refusing to arm and equip any portion of the militia for the purposes of defence.
The secession of the Virginia assembly for disbanding the army and reinstating the great constitutional principle of national defence, is greatly increased by referring to the enormous sums appropriated for supporting the army and navy. During the last year, whilst money was procured at eight per centum, the appropriations for the support of the army alone amounted to 4,200,000 dollars—for fortifications 700,000—for the navy 4,500,000—amounting in the whole to 9,250,000, exclusively of a great and unascertained sum of voluntary subscriptions for building and equipping vessels of war, for which the subscribers receive an interest at six per centum.—Thus imposing an annual debt or an annual tax upon the people of nearly two dollars for every individual throughout the United States—to say nothing of the moral and political evils incident to a standing army, and some of which are already developing themselves in the United States. Considering the great distance of the United States from the powerful nations of Europe, the natural strength of the country, the spirit of the people, and the fate of one invading experiment made at a time and under circumstances, infinitely unfavorable to the United States compared with their present situation; the general assembly are persuaded that as long as the nations of Europe continue at war with each other, no formidable invasion is to be apprehended at all, nor a sudden and formidable invasion at any time. Under this prospect of things the general assembly hold it as the dictate of true policy in the Federal Government to husband the public resources, to arrange and prepare the militia, and to cultivate harmony by removing as far as possible, causes of jealousy and disapprobation. With these advantages it cannot be doubted that the United States would be in a better posture for facing any danger that can be seriously apprehended, than can be given them by the present military establishment, accompanied with the anticipation of resources, and the accumulation of public debts and taxes inseparable therefrom."
From this concise view of the measures and principles of the Washington administration, it is manifest that they coincided with those pursued by the present. By both a militia is considered "as the only safe and adequate defence of the nation." Washington declares—"that they may be trained to a degree of energy equal to every military exigency of the United States;" and Jefferson pronounces "a well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace, and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them." Washington in all his annual communications to congress, recommended the improvement of the system for the organization of the militia; Jefferson, in all his messages, has evinced the same sense of the importance of the object. Of this his first message affords a good specimen of the spirit of all the rest:
"A statement," says he, "has been formed by the Secretary of War, on mature consideration of all the posts and stations where garrisons will be expedient, and of the number of men requisite for each garrison. The whole amount is considerably short of the present military establishment. For the surplus no particular use can be pointed out. For defence against invasion, their number is as nothing; nor is it considered needful or safe that a standing army should be kept up in time of peace, for that purpose. Uncertain as we must ever be of the particular point in our circumference where an enemy will choose to invade us, the only force which can be ready at every point, and competent to oppose them, is the body of neighboring citizens, as formed into a militia. On these, collected from the parts most convenient, in numbers proportioned to the invading force, it is best to rely not only to meet the first attack, but if it threatens to be permanent, to maintain the defence until regulars may be engaged to relieve them. These considerations render it important that we should, at every session, continue to amend the defects, which from time to time shew themselves, in the laws for regulating the militia, until they are sufficiently perfect; nor should we now, or at any time, separate, until we can say we have done every thing for the militia, which we could do were an enemy at our door."
It is true that under neither administration, has that system been carried to the perfection of which it is susceptible, and without the accomplishment of which, the patriot ought not to rest satisfied. Much, however, has been done, with so conspicuously good an effect, as to animate future efforts, and to justify the hope that at no distant day the militia will be placed on such a footing as nearly, if not entirely to supercede the necessity of a regular army.
CURIUS.
TAKEN up about the 27th of August last and committed to the jail of this county, an African negro, who says his name is CUFFEE, and that he belongs to James George, of Charleston, South Carolina; he appears to be between 50 and 60 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, had on when he was taken up a blue broad cloth coat, a red jacket and osnaburgs breeches. His ears have both been cut. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. WM WORSHAM, keeper of the jail. Prince Edward, Virg. Oct. 20, 1801.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
NEW-YORK, October 17.
We have translated the following articles from our file of Paris papers by the Sophron, to give the American reader some idea of the state of object vassalage and debasement into which the French press and the French people are sunk under the present order of things. These extracts are a faithful sample of the matter with which the columns of every Paris Journal are now occupied: they consist entirely of appointments to the Legion of Honour, minute notices of the most trivial occurrences relating to the Imperial Family, and the most unblushing inuendo ever offered by Folly and Knavery at the shrine of Royalty.
PARIS, 5—18th August.
The following is a copy of the letter wrote by the High Chancellor of the Legion of Honour, to his eminence the Cardinal Legate:
"Monsieur, the Cardinal Legate, Your eminence has received from his Imperial Majesty, in the Temple of Invalids, the day on which the members of the legion took the oath, the great star of the legion. I have the honour to transmit to your eminence the letter which confirms your nomination. You are the first foreigner, Mons. le Cardinal, to whom his Imperial Majesty has given the decoration of the eagle of the legion of honour. This distinction was due to the worthy representative of the sovereign pontiff, to the illustrious prelate, to the able statesman, to the conciliatory minister whom France loves, and Europe esteems. I experience a very lively satisfaction in expressing the sentiments I entertain of his Imperial Majesty, and I pray your eminence to accept the testimony of my high consideration."
(Signed)
LACEPEDE."
The preparations for the coronation, it appears, are going forward without cessation. This memorable era will be celebrated by festivals the most brilliant. It is said that the Senate will on that occasion give a grand feast at the palace of Luxemburg, and the city of Paris at the Hotel-de-Ville. In all parts the manufactories are busily employed in executing the several orders to a considerable extent, either from France or foreign countries.
Prince Joseph having arrived in Paris on the 9th of August from Bologna, whither he is expected to return by the 15th (the day fixed upon for the distribution of the decorations of the Legion of Honour, which the Emperor will make to the members of the legion belonging to the army and to the navy) he was immediately waited upon at his palace rue St. Honore, by a deputation from all the military corps in Paris; and the next day the high authorities of the empire consisting of the Ministers, the Members of the Senate, the Council of State, the Legislative body and the Tribunate waited upon his Imperial Majesty, when his excellency the President of the Senate pronounced the following discourse:
"Prince, the members of the Conservative Senate hasten to offer to your Imperial Highness the homage of a sincere respect, and of an unbounded attachment."
"The first of the state bodies, doubtless, owed this homage both to the brother of the Emperor and to the Grand Elector of France; but in the discharge of a duty how pleasing it is for the members of the Senate to obey in some measure only the sentiments with which every one of them has for a long time been penetrated for your Imperial Highness! In homage of mere etiquette, it is easy to distinguish the tribute paid to rank from that given to the person. It is well known that the authority which can command measures, cannot force the inclinations. Happily here the legitimate debt is wholly a voluntary offering. Your eyes cannot deceive you respecting it."
"Besides, we are acquainted with your love for simplicity; we know how your Imperial Highness appreciates grandeur and titles. In your opinion true greatness consists in being useful to mankind; and the most flattering title that of the good that can be done. Animated by such a spirit, Prince Joseph is well assured we honor him for himself."
"August and beloved Prince! enjoy the impression which your presence makes upon us. I came not to address you with an harangue of shew; it is the heart of all my colleagues that speaks to you thus by my voice."
"I should never cease, were I to attempt expressing every thing they would have to say to you; but we respect the moments of your Imperial Highness; those he can grant us appear to us very short. Scarcely will you have made your appearance in the bosom of the Senate, when your Imperial Highness will hasten to return to the bosom of the army. Fixed at our post, we shall regret our not being able to follow you."
"In short, we feel that the interest of the state is the supreme law. Since this sacred reason calls you so soon among our brave legions, near the father of the country, the members of the Senate flatter themselves your Imperial Highness will be the bearer to him of the expression of their hearts, and that you will repeat to him the assurance of their fidelity. Render us this new service, Prince! be our interpreter near the great Napoleon."
"Tell him that the wishes of all the Senate for the Emperor and his family are wholly absorbed in their wishes for the welfare and glory of their country."
In all our thoughts, as in our thoughts, the dearest of the Bonaparte and the fortunes of France are henceforth inseparable."
His excellency then addressing himself to her Imperial Highness Princess Joseph, said,
"Madam, it is a glorious day for the Senate that in which it can express its love, its respect, and its devotion to the august family of the worthy Emperor of the French."
"Madam, your Imperial Highness cannot but remark, by the altered voice of him who has the honour of speaking to you, the deep tenderness which has been produced in him by the admirable answer of his Imperial Highness Prince Joseph" to the discourse, or rather the very few words which I have been permitted just now to address to him. Your palace is in my eyes the temple of modesty. I fear to wound the goddess of it if I presume to picture her virtues."
"But the most affecting homage is the only one worthy of your Imperial Highness; it is that of our hearts, and your Imperial Highness is earnestly solicited to accept of it."
PARIS, 13th August.
The Emperor had charged Marshal Murat, Governor of Paris, to distribute the decoration of the Legion of Honour to the Legionaries of the first military division, who were unable to receive it at the Invalids on the day of the festival of the 14th July. This distribution was made on Friday last. The troops composing the garrison of Paris, assembled in the Plain des Sablons ; after several manoeuvres, they formed a square battalion, and all the members of the Legion having united in the middle, Marshal Murat addressed them in these terms:
"Brave Legionaries, His Majesty the Emperor charged me to deliver the Star of the Legion of Honour to those who have not had it from his hand. His Majesty could not confide to me a more honorable mission than that of decorating with the prize of valour, the brave among the brave who command the whole of the French Army: Officers, Generals, and Soldiers, who have valiantly fought for your country, you are about to receive the recompence of your labours; this eagle which is going to cover you, will attest to all your fellow citizens and to posterity, your services and your glory. I already see the young soldiers under your colours burning with impatience, in expectation of the occasion when they can merit so brilliant a distinction. What harvests of glory are we not promised by so fine an institution and so conformable to the national character! Let them tremble, those islanders, eternal enemies of the world: Let them tremble, all those who declare themselves the enemies of France and of the Government which she cherishes: I will now fasten upon your hearts the certain pledge of victory. May he live forever who has fixed it among us. Vive L'Empereur! "
All the troops repeated the enthusiasm Vive L'Empereur! The Legionaries took the oath and received the decorations from the hands of Marshal Murat, in the midst of cries a hundred times reiterated of: Vive L'Empereur! Vive Bonaparte!
AIX LA-CHAPELLE, 1—8 August.
His Majesty the Emperor having given orders that the festival of Charlemagne should be celebrated with all the ceremonies which for several ages past have been customary, during the stay of his august spouse in this city and on such day as she would condescend to fix upon, her majesty has assigned Sunday next the 5th of August.—Preparations are now making for that ceremony, which will be as pompous as the localities will admit of.
Her Imperial Majesty will attend the Theatre this evening, when the Opera called the Mariage de Figaro will be performed by her order.
Her Imperial Majesty has condescended to make choice of Dr. Renaumont for her director during the time she takes the waters.
The ladies at Aix la-Chapelle having solicited the honour of being admitted to present their homage to her Imperial Majesty, her Majesty admitted them at her levees of the 18 and 19 Thermidor.
Her Majesty continues her daily walks in the country about town, attended by her court. She will visit to-day several manufactories; and will see wherever she goes her name is blessed, and her person adored.
AIX LA-CHAPELLE, 14th Thermidor.
Yesterday H. M. visited the relics of Charles the Great, and those precious objects with which the generosity of several had enriched the church which possesses them.
On this occasion we ought not to forget mentioning one circumstance.
It is well known that amongst the treasures which the Cathedral Church had for a long time possessed, was a small vermilion box, to which many superstitious ideas were attached, and what was called the Noli me tangere , after an inscription, which was supposed, without foundation, to be placed on it.
This box was merely covered with small ribbons of green silk, connected by an ancient seal, to which was appended a legend in parchment, informing the curious that this box had been opened in 1356 and ought not to be opened again but on some extraordinary occasion, in presence of the whole Chapter.
As no circumstance could present itself
(This solemn answer does not appear.)
more memorable than the presence of H. M. the box was presented to her, and the lock instantly opened between her fingers.
The contents were only fragments of relics which were again shut up.
Thus were dissipated the illusions and hopes which took their rise from this celebrated and apocryphal Noli me tangere , and which had been buried in profound mystery during 449 years.
STRASBURG, August 8.
We shall soon have the happiness of possessing the Emperor within our walls; his Imperial Majesty will arrive here through the provinces of the interior by the way of Sedem and Metz. We are in hopes he will make some stay in Strasburg. He will go from hence through the departments of Mont Tonnerre and Rhine-and-Moselle to Aix la Chapelle near her Imperial Majesty. This unexpected news has occasioned the liveliest joy in this city. Preparations are making for the solemn and brilliant reception of his Imperial Majesty.
DUNKIRK, August 10.
Yesterday his Majesty the Emperor visited several points of our harbour.
This morning, at 8 o'clock, his Majesty caused a part of the troops of the Camp of Dunkirk to manoeuvre at low water mark. The Emperor leaves this to-morrow for Ostend.
Whenever the Emperor has left his head quarters, either to visit the harbour or order evolutions, our citizens of all classes would crowd on his passage, intermix their acclamations with those of the soldiers, and each one could not sufficiently satisfy his eagerness at the happiness of seeing him.
DUNKIRK, 20th Thermidor.—The neutral trade in this port is pretty brisk. An American vessel laden with 250 hlds. of tobacco, is arrived here this morning.—Eighty-two other neutrals have entered this port from the 1st Prairial to the 18th inst. making a total tonnage of 11,018 tons.
OSTEND, 14 th August.
The Emperor mounted on horseback very early. He reviewed the division of general Friant, which manoeuvred afterwards on the strand. The day was beautiful & those handsome evolutions were executed in sight of the English, who were stationed at a small distance from the port.
BOULOGNE, 15 August.
The Emperor set out this morning from Ostend, and this afternoon arrived at his head-quarters at Fort de-Breugh. The concourse of strangers, who are to attend the memorable festival which is to take place here to-morrow is so great that for several days past they are obliged to seek for lodgings in the neighboring boroughs and villages.
HAMBURG, August 4 (16 Thermidor). According to letters from Dantzick, the Russian fleet of Revel has sailed out to cruise in the Baltic and North Sea.
ATTEMPT TO POISON LOUIS XVIII.
The following official account of an attempt to poison Louis XVIII at Warsaw, is extracted from a late London paper.
A long process verbal of the whole transaction was received by Monsieur, and transmitted immediately by him to the British government. Our readers may depend upon the accuracy of the following abridged statement of the case, which is signed by the arch bishop of Rheims, the duke de Pierre, the duke D'Havre de Croy, the Marquis de Bonnay, the Comte de la Chapelle, the Comte de Damas Crux, the Comte Etienne de Damas, and the Abbe Edgeworth de Fermen.
"On the 22d July, the Baron de Milleville, equerry to the queen of France, disclosed to the St. Pierre, the plot as it had been denounced to him by a person of the name of Coulon, a Frenchman, a native of Lyons, who after having been in the service of said baron de Milleville, had married a Polish woman, and settled at Warsaw, where he kept a billiard table. This man stated that on the preceding Friday, the 20th, two persons came to his billiard room, and made many enquiries of him relative to the king, and his own situation; that the following day they returned and made fresh enquiries respecting Louis XVIII. They wished, they said, to know whether his majesty went out often—by what number of men he was usually attended—and whether his attendants were armed or not? They then asked Coulon whether he himself was in debt, and whether he would not be glad to find an opportunity to obtain immediately a considerable sum of money for a particular service. Being answered in the affirmative they observed to him, that he was known to the persons belonging to the household of the king, he might easily obtain admission into the kitchen and if he consented unperceived to throw into the boiler (la marmite) a little parcel which would be given to him, his fortune would be made: 400 louis d'ors would be given to him in the first instance, and one hundred more for every individual of the royal family who might die in the course of a twelvemonth. They added that he was not to trouble himself about his wife, for they would take her safely to France: and when they were about to part, he heard them say in Italian—"we have no time to lose; the day is come when we ought to strike."
On the following day (Tuesday the 22d) after many visits from them, another Russian whom Coulon had not before seen,
called on him in the evening, and requested him to take a walk with him, in order that they might speak more freely on a subject of great concern, which had been mentioned to him the preceding day; in the course of their walk, they were met by one of the two who had first opened the project to Coulon. They enquired whether he had decided to perpetrate the deed? Coulon answered, "Yes." Upon which they went to a house where they ordered champagne wine, and gave him additional instructions respecting the manner of executing the plot, advising him to drink with the cook, &c. Coulon insisted on receiving some money on account of the 400 Louis' which had been promised him; upon which one of the Russians who was in liquor, said—"I don't know whether Boyer (the name of the commercial agent at Warsaw) would consent to give so large a sum." His companion condemning his indiscretion, replied: "why do you mention Boyer, he is not in town; he will not return these two days." At last they gave him a ducat to get some wine to drink with the cook, and made an appointment for the following night, when they were to give him a parcel which was to be thrown into the boiler. They parted at one o'clock in the morning.
The same day (Sunday) Coulon disclosed the plot to the Baron de Milleville, and the Duke de Pierre, by whom it was communicated to Count d'Avany, captain of the guards to Louis XVIII who hastened to inform M. de Hoyo, of the circumstance, and who had orders from his Prussian majesty for superintending all the concerns and safety of the French royal family.
At first the president Hoyo received the information with the most feeling emotion, and promised to mount his horse, and repair personally either to the place of rendezvous fixed by the Russians, to give the poison to Coulon, or to the spot appointed for paying him the money and setting off for France. He also promised to send persons to secure the whole gang and Coulon himself, in case he should have forged the story in order to obtain the reward. The sensibility of the president Hoyo, was highly increased by the alarming reports which were spread every day of the plots to take away the life of the king at the eve of his departure for Russia.
The 23d of July, Coulon being ordered by the Baron de Milleville, went to the appointed spot, at a place called the New Village, situated in the middle of the lines which surrounded Warsaw; there he was joined by one of the men, and soon after by another, who was concealed in a corn field, and who actually delivered him the parcel, and a bottle of liquor for his own use. They told him that when it was executed, he might repair to a place called Les Cinq Potences, where he would be joined by his employers, and taken to France with his wife; and in case they could not meet there, he was to go to Stock-sayer, where he would find them at the postmaster's house, and that he should there receive the 400 Louis. Upon his asking some money, they gave him only six crowns, alleging that they had been already cheated more than once.
The president Hoyo, however, afraid of committing his master with the French emperor, declined either to go or send to the appointed spot, contrary to his promise. Coulon delivered the parcel and the bottle to M. de Milleville, on the 24th in the morning. The Comte d'Avany went at 10 o'clock to M. de Hoyo's and presented him the parcel, which contained three carots charged with arsenic. M. de Hoyo from excess of fear, refused to interfere any further in the business, saying, it should be referred to the police office; and even refused to affix his seal to the parcel, which was sealed by the arch bishop of Rheims, and the Comte d'Avany.
On that day Louis the XVIII was informed of the plot. His majesty expressed the greatest and most tender solicitude for his faithful servants, but displayed an unshakable tranquillity of mind with respect to his own personal safety. He wrote to the president Hoyo, who did not wait on his majesty till the following day, and then confined himself to vague assurances that the business should be followed up with activity by the police officers.
A formal demand was made by the king that a report should be made by an assembly of professional men, respecting the contents of the parcel, which demand being answered in an evasive manner, the king ordered that the parcel should be opened and examined before his own physicians, M. le Ferrie, aided by the Gagarinewisch, the most eminent and respectable physicians in Warsaw, Dr. Curgenzon, and of Dr. Goteil, an apothecary. One of the carots being opened, was found perfectly sound, the upper part being covered with a kind of mastic or paste, of a color similar to that of the root; the middle part was found to contain a powder, which after a chemical operation, was discovered to be a mixture of three different sorts of arsenic, one white, another yellow and another red. The process verbal was signed by all present, and the parcel sealed again and sent to the police office, with all the necessary documents. Upon application being made by the king to M. de Tilly, chief magistrate, for a prosecution to be instituted, that officer, actuated by the same fears as M. de Hoyo, declined to interfere, or even to order the suspected persons to be apprehended, observing, that it did not concern the tribunal of criminal justice, and that the law of the country did not permit him to arrest any person.

son who had not actually been convicted of a crime.
M. le comte de la Chappelle was left at Warsaw with full powers to prosecute the business before the criminal tribunal. The king left Warsaw on the 30th, on his way to Grodno with the Duc D'Angouleme. M. de Hoym granted his majesty an escort of lussars who had strict orders not to quit his royal person, until they had committed him to the care of a similar escort of Russians, who awaited his arrival on the frontier. The queen and the dutchess D'Angouleme only remain at Warsaw, until they receive instructions from his majesty to join him at Wilna, as soon as he has tiled in that city."
[The London paper from which the above is extracted, gave the following on the subsequent day.]
We have as yet little to add to the very minute and accurate detail which on Monday we offered to the public of the nefarious plot formed by the secret town of the Corsican against the life of Louis XVIII. and so many of his nearest relations and most confidential advisers.
One circumstance appears in the second declaration of Coulon, which we believe we omitted in our account, viz. that the two sharpest came at one o'clock, in the morning, and opened the great door of the house where Coulon lived, by means, as he supposed, of a pick lock, and that they afterwards endeavored to pick the lock of the door leading to the staircase, in which, however, they could not succeed, as the key remained in the lock, and Coulon held it fast with his side. He at the same time overheard a person say, "the plan has failed, we must immediately inform Bayler of it, and be off." It was observed by another, "mark, had the money been given." They continued to speak still farther but in so low a tone as not to be heard by Coulon. What their intention was may be easily conjectured. But a review of what followed the detection of the plot, and what so peculiarly marks and characterises the conduct of the magistrates and governor of Warsaw, if it gives room but to little surprise it has abundantly, however, in it to excite indignation and contempt. What could be more insulting to the dignity and the situation of Louis XVIII. than the hesitation and delay betrayed in the conduct of the president D'Hyon, in returning a proper answer to the letter of his majesty. What is more shuffling and evasive than the reasons assigned for not immediately securing the persons of the conspirators, or for not appointing a commission to analyse the suspected nature of the parcel.
Letters received at Hamburg from Warsaw, on the 10th inst. confirm the accounts already received of this atrocious conspiracy, and add, that the French emissaries involved in it had effected their escape—they also mention, that president Hoym, the governor of Warsaw, and the Prussian city council, had transmitted a protocol of the whole plot to the court of Berlin.
(Supplementary remarks on the above from a London paper of August 23.)
It has been observed by some of the papers, that "there appears nothing in the statement respecting the assassins; and that the poisoned carot could not have produced the desired effect unless the royal family had eat of it." But is it not a medical fact, known by every apothecary's apprentice, that the soup into which the carot might be thrown would immediately imbibe the poison? The partaking of the soup would be quite sufficient without eating the carot. Nor does the plot appear to have been so clumsy a one. The assassins knew Coulon to be poor and in debt, and to be well acquainted with the cook to the royal family. What fitter person could they have employed to take off persons whom it was wished to murder by poison introduced into their food?—The news of the attempt to poison Louis XVIII. caused such indignation at Berlin, that the French minister had been insulted in the streets and in the theatre, by the public, and whilst at Cassino every member of the diplomatic corps, with the exception of the Italian and Bavarian ministers, shunned him, and avoided speaking to him. This indignation was augmented after the arrival of another courier, and information of Bonaparte's commercial agent, Hoey's new endeavor either to bribe over with money, or to intimidate by threats the Frenchman who discovered this base and atrocious act."
WALPOLE, (N. H.) October 13. Extraordinary Snow Storm.
ON Tuesday last (the 9th instant) about the middle of the forenoon, the weather suddenly changed from a temperate rain, to a storm of snow, attended with thunder and violent wind upon the high lands—the storm continued with some intermission till Wednesday morning. It is judged that the mean depth of snow which fell was from 15 to 13 inches. Contiguous to the river, it dissolved rapidly, yet repeatedly measured from 4 to 5 inches, and covered the ground for more than 30 hours. On the hills it was blown considerably into drifts, which in places covered the fences and blocked up the roads. The eastern stage could not run, and the mail was conveyed on horseback. Greater damage was done to fruit trees and timber than was ever known to be sustained in one year since the settlement of this part of the country. Their foliage formed a lodgement for the adhesive snow, which broke many branches by its weight, and the wind lading its aid leveled many a trunk with the earth.—The western mail had not arrived when this paper went to press. Nor have we received papers from the eastern part of this state.
The day on which the storm commenced was appointed for a regimental review at Keene. The soldiers had gotten on their way when they were overtaken by the storm and detained—very few reached the place of rendezvous, and the occasion was frustrated.
To enliven the gloom of the scene, sleighs ran briskly during the continuance of the snow to this village. The unmixt element still lies in considerable quantities on the highlands.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20.
IMPORTANT!
Extract of a letter from our correspondent at New York, dated October 18, 1804.
"Intelligence is this moment received, that WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED BY THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA AGAINST FRANCE. The Iris has just arrived from London, and will probably furnish something new—as yet, we have got no later dates than the 25th of August.—She spoke the ship Orlando at sea, bound to New York—the Captain of whom, furnished the above intelligence.—The Iris is in the Sound, and is expected here in the course of the day."
Extract of another letter from New York, dated October 18.
"The ship Iris, Skinner, has arrived in the Sound from London. From Mr. Samuel Cambell who has just come up to town from her, we have received London papers to the 26th of August.
The Iris, a few days since spoke the ship Orlando, Marschalls, which left the Texel three days after the Iris left the Downs, and was informed that they had on board a Dutch paper containing A DECLARATION OF WAR on the part of RUSSIA against FRANCE.
The London papers corroborate this intelligence. They state that 10 Russian sail of the line and several frigates, with 10,000 troops had arrived at Copenhagen, where the troops were landed, and 20,000 more expected.
An attempt has been made on the life of Louis XVIII. and on the king of Sweden, by poison. The London papers attribute it to Bonaparte.
October 22. Mr. William Findley is re-elected to congress, for the district composed of the counties of Westmoreland, Armstrong, Indiana and Jefferson—1332—to 727 votes, the opponent a republican.
Mr. J. B. Lucas is re-elected to congress in Allegheny county; his opponent was Gen. O'Hara, a federalist.
Mr. John Rea is re-elected to congress without opposition.
From Jackson's Register.
In the opinion of many, it may be tho't an unpropitious moment to introduce, with effect, any thing which can be supposed to awaken in the citizens of the United States, a desire to make a small attempt towards improving our manufactures; yet it may not be improper to keep in view a subject, the benefits resulting from which, are the sources of national prosperity. It may be said, that more can be GAINED by exporting cotton (the principal article or raw material we now have,) than by the manufacture of it; at the present time, the opinion may be just; but I will ask, how it will be if the cultivation of it should increase four or five years to come, in proportion as it has for as many past? Surely it cannot continue an object worthy of the attention of either planter or merchant; whereas, if the overplus were wrought into cloathing the trade would remain a lucrative one, whilst our citizens would be gaining a knowledge of manufacturing; and in a course of time, we should be able to raise no more than is necessary for demand at home. Another great advantage may be produced, by the establishment of manufactures, which I presume is of vast importance, nothing less than strengthening the bond of our union! It is well known that in the Eastern states wool can be raised with great success and the exchange of that article for cotton, will be the means of uniting interests; and whilst both are advanced, our national compact will every day become stronger and stronger. I will ask, where is that spirit of independence, of which we as a nation so much boast? Are we not dependent on Great Britain for every article of cloathing, and indeed for many of the most simple implements of husbandry? When we view the critical situation of affairs in Europe, we may admit doubts, whether we can be much longer supplied with the manufactures of G. Britain; for even now such is the situation of that island, in consequence of the menaces of an ambitious enemy, that her subjects are diverted from their accustomed avocations, to perform a necessary military duty, which, if the necessity should long continue, must be the means of depreciating her manufactures: Altogether setting aside the probability of an invasion, Legislators of America! does it not behoove you to "think on these things?" For by encouraging our manufactures, it may be productive of an advantage to our common country, we are now incapable of calculating. If the government of the union shall not conceive it to be their duty to make any advances in this interesting subject, perhaps the legislatures of the several states may consider it an object not unworthy of attention; let the spirit of patriotism be aroused; and if this laudable zeal is generally felt, perhaps one step may be taken towards the attainment of an object, the perfection of which, though it be not in the day of those who began the work, will not be less desirable. Admiring posterity will venerate your names, and render a grateful tribute to your memory, for a benefit of no less magnitude than the establishment of the Union on an immovable basis, whose character will continue to be a great, wise, but more independent Empire.
A FEDERALIST.
HUDSON, (N. Y.) October 16.
WINTER begins already to threaten us with its rigors. On Tuesday last a gale of wind from the northwest accompanied with much rain, commenced & blew, with a violence not experienced in this city since its settlement, till the next morning, when a few trees and fences blown down, and Catskill mountains covered with snow, exhibited a reverse to the scene presented two or three days preceding, and reminded us, after little or no spring weather and a short summer, of the near approach of old Boreas in his icy terrors clad. We hear there has been good sleighing a few miles westward. And at New Lebanon, in this county, they have had snow twice already. As there was some there in May they have been but four months this year without snow, a remarkable circumstance in this latitude, 42 deg. N.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an application will be made to the next General Assembly to vest in me all the property which Henry Skinner of Charles City county died possessed of, or entitled to.
ANN BROWN.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1804.
Our Correspondent at New York, have forwarded us the Ship News by the Orlando from Amsterdam. By their silence on the subject of a Declaration of War by Russia against France, we are inclined to believe, that the report has originated in some singular misapprehension of terms. That the event, however, is not very remote, is strongly demonstrated by the contents of the latest English papers.—Phil. Gaz.
GEN. MOREAU.
By the arrival at Wilmington, (N. C.) on the 9th inst. of the brig Orange, Capt. Pelham, from Cadiz, we learn, that Gen. MOREAU and family arrived at that place about the 8th of August, in a small Spanish vessel from Gibraltar. The Governor of the province of Andalusia, who expected his coming, directed the Health-Office to send a boat to the vessel immediately, for the General and his family. He also ordered the gates of Cadiz to be opened at 12 o'clock at night, and went himself to conduct them into the city. The gates of Cadiz were never before opened after dark, which is there considered the greatest mark of respect that can be shewn to the most exalted individual. The General was waited upon and welcomed by all the distinguished personages, both French and Spanish, in the city. (Wilm. Gaz.)
Of all the disagreeable duties which occur to the editor of a public paper, the most disagreeable & painful to us has ever been that of publishing private feuds, and thereby possibly contributing to blow into a consuming flame those passions which overtake their source in the imperfections of human nature. Could the minds of men be rendered more benigne, more charitable to each others weaknesses & failings & more severe upon their own aberrations, never should we have cause to be perturbed with the reflection that a vile custom forces us to condescend to the abominable office of a menacing herald of private war, clandestine bloodshed, and deliberate murder. Humiliated indeed, have we ever felt ourselves and our profession, when such has been our situation; but at no time have we felt our humiliation more keenly than at this moment, when, because, we have not made a public declaration of a fixed determination to reject all such demands, the charges of inconsistency and favoritism are to stigmatize a refusal to become any more a tool to the weakness and passions of an inimitable age . Let it then be the age of honor , and we do hereby declare that henceforth the bearer to our office of any challenge, card of defiance, or any other stigma used by the honorable order of the rigger , against a fellow citizen, will be considered as an insult upon our profession, our understanding & our honor, and shall be resented accordingly—For henceforth the request of no such bearer shall be granted by us. Balt. Fed. Gaz.
Respecting the storm in our neighborhood we are happy to say that the damage is less than we feared. In Marblehead, it is presumed that their vessels will be put out again without great expense. In Beverly the spire of the Meeting House of the First Church was injured, but not entirely destroyed. In Danvers the Meeting House & New Mills left in a very unfinished state, was much injured, and the lower Meeting House received much damage. From Cape Ann we have not very distinct accounts. A female passenger in an eastern sloop was drowned, but we have not heard the name. A Connecticut schooner was entirely lost. Several vessels from that harbor put to sea. One of them, a schooner from Kennebec, having lost her cables and anchors, beat over our bar and is safe in our harbor with her cargo of wood and bark. What damage has been done at sea we have not yet heard. At Newburyport no buildings were destroyed, but many of their trees were injured. In the adjacent country much damage was done, buildings, stacks, and fences were destroyed, and many head of cattle perished. In the gale, the vessels suffered, but not materially. A schooner is now in Plum Island, and two schooners upon Rye Beach—Little damage was done at Portsmouth. We have heard little from Maine. From the whole interior of this state we hear of the storm. Trees and houses have suffered, and cattle have perished. Snow has fallen on the mountains, & a great hail storm added to the distress. According to accounts the sufferings were greater at Boston, not more from the severity of the storm in that quarter, than from the great number of vessels, which its commerce collected, from different American as well as foreign ports. (Boston paper.)
Mr. Edwards, in his Natural History of Birds , a work lately published in England, part the fourth, has the following extraordinary dedication To GOD, The Omnipotent! Omniscent, and Almighty Creator of all things that exist! from orbs immensurable great, to the minutest points of matter; this atom is dedicated, and devoted, with all possible gratitude, humility, worship, and the highest adoration both of body and mind, By his most resigned, Low and humble Creature, GEORGE EDWARDS.
FROM THE POLITICAL OBSERVATOR.
Our good patriots of the Washington school, some openly and some more covertly, are racking their inventions to induce the people to believe, that every principle in government of a democratical nature, is dangerous and absurd, that our present form of government cannot stand, & that a monarchical and hereditary system is the only one that can be depended on for its permanency and strength. Their object is plainly to erect on the ruins of our dear bought liberties and constitution a monarchical government. To effect this purpose they have much to say upon the revolutions incident to the democratical states of antiquity, and from these, affect to draw inferences applicable to our own country—that the same fate will inevitably attend all democratical constitutions, without having any reference to the genius of the people or other circumstances where such constitutions are enjoyed.
In answer to this sophistical way of reasoning it may justly be observed, that those ancient forms of government differed from ours in many important respects; there
was no effectual medium for the diffusion of knowledge to all classes of people; the art of printing was not discovered. To use the words of an eminent writer, their "democracy was nothing but an aristocracy of orators, interrupted sometimes by the temporary monarchy of a single orator." In those dark ages of the world, when the arts and sciences were confined to a few individuals, the passions of the multitude were the ladder on which a few ambitious and aspiring demagogues ascended to the seat of power. That spirit of ambitious rivalry, which exists in all ages, often hurled them from their elevated situations to make room for others, whose oratory had outlived theirs in working up the passions of the people.
It is observed by a celebrated author, that if we attack the oppressors before we have taught the oppressed, we shall risk the loss of liberty, and rouse them to oppose the progress of reason. The people of the United States have been well taught on this subject by long experience. It may also be observed on the other hand, that wherever an attempt is made to erect a monarchy on the ruins of a republic, as has lately been the case in this country, it is necessary to prepare the minds of the people beforehand peaceably to receive it. To this end every possible stratagem must be made use of to delude and deceive them: a national ecclesiastical system must be established that may bear sway in the administration of government; peculiar privileges must be given to the rich: the progress of knowledge among the lower classes and ranks of people must be discouraged: the freedom of the press must be curtailed: the dark intrigues of a corrupt administration must not be enquired into: there must be an alien law for the banishment of those foreigners who have fled hither to find an asylum of safety, having tasted the wormwood and the gall of monarchy till they have justly become its most inveterate and dangerous enemies. If there be a public debt due, it must be increased by all possible means: standing armies must be raised, which will not only greatly help to increase the debt, but will also be very convenient, if the people should peradventure rise and assert their liberties, to repel them by shedding innocent blood and making a few widows and orphans. To promote the grand object, millions of money must be hired at exorbitant interest, and squandered for idle and useless purposes, on favorites, parasites, &c. &c. There must be excises, stamp duties and a perpetual land tax, with hosts of assessors and collectors, grateful for their offices, and sufficient to eat up what they collect. Useless judges also must be created to an eternal existence, with rewards established: foreign ministers must be sent to Constantinople, New Holland and Kamtschatka, to negotiate with the payans. Drains must be provided every way to take off the people's spare money, so that they may in time relinquish those idle curiosities of reading and obtaining information.
If all this tremendous apparatus should prove ineffectual, the next thing is to have recourse to a system of universal calumny and misrepresentation. If you still lose ground, let the vehicles of slander be enlarged, and cause them to be replete with the foulest and blackest falsehoods. Double your diligence in proportion to your desperation—let extra pamphlets be circulated calculated to deceive the ignorant, and be careful that the gilded bait cover well the hook.
If the people of the United States can ever be deceived and duped by the above stratagems, the point may be carried; but not till then will they tamely submit to the yoke of tyranny.
A TRUE DEMOCRAT.
ANECDOTE.
A jew pedlar traveling through Finsbury, being exhausted with fatigue, called for refreshment at a little Welch alehouse, where they could furnish him with nothing but eggs and bacon, which were accordingly fried and bro't to the table. The first morsel he put in his mouth there happened to be a clap of thunder, that made the house shake again. Good God Almighty cried Moses, what a fast here is about a bit of Bacon—take it away.
Departed this life on the 16th instant, Mrs. FRANCES BROOKING, of King & Queen county, in the 85th year of her age. She lived a moral & religious life, and being beloved by all her neighbors, they severely deplore her loss.
THE LECTURES ON LAW and POLICE at the College of William & Mary will commence on the 20th of November.
TO be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 15th day of November next, at the dwelling house of Mrs. Jane S. Bolling, relic of the late Robert Bolling, esq. dec. of Goochland county, all the stocks of Horses, Horned Cattle & Hogs.
A credit of 12 months will be given for all sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
All persons having any claim or demand against the estate of the deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber for settlement; and those indebted are earnestly desired to make speedy payment. J. B. PERGUSON, Adm'r. of Robt. Bolling, dec.
THE SUBSCRIBER NOT HAVING SOON his desirable and valuable SEAT, in the county of Chesterfield, advertised for several weeks past in this paper, has now come to a determination to dispose of it, at Public Sale, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 12th day of November next. Terms of sale, one fourth of the purchase money down, and the balance in one, two and three annual payments. Bond and security, with a deed of trust on the land, will be required of the purchaser. ARCH' BOLLING. Chesterfield, Oct. 23, 1804. wids
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY—6th Resquisition.
AT a meeting of the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 19th of October, 1804.
Resolved, That the Shareholders pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the sum of fifteen dollars, on each share, on or before the first day of December next.—Extract from the minutes.
150 JAMES BRANDER, Chf. It is expected that shareholders, by purchase, will not fail to comply with the late former notice, requiring them to produce to the clerk, authenticated copies of their deeds of transfer. J. B.
Washington Henry Academy.
THE Trustees of the above Academy having repaired all the buildings which are now attached to that institution; consisting of a convenient dwelling house, kitchen, dairy, smoke house and school house; wish to engage for the ensuing year a Teacher, capable of instructing youth in the dead languages, practical Mathematics, and the English Language grammatically.
On Saturdays the 10th of November next a meeting of the Trustees will be held on the premises; at which time and place, gentlemen qualified as above, and desirous of obtaining the situation, are respectfully invited to attend, in order that the Trustees may select from among the candidates the one who shall be the best approved by a majority of the board. The Teacher who shall be thus chosen, shall have appropriated to his use, in addition to the above houses at least 250 acres of land.
The situation of Washington Henry Academy is in the centre of a populous and respectable neighborhood, about ten miles from Richmond, is remarkably healthful, and possesses the advantage of some excellent springs of water.
THOS. TINSLEY, Presid. of the Trustees. Hanover county, Oct. 15th, 1804.
The principal building was destroyed some years ago by fire. 3t
FOR SALE,
2,100 Acres of Land,
LYING in the county of Franklin, on Chesnut creek. Said land is part of an order of council, formerly belonging to Woods & Weakly, and is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, a great deal of excellent low ground that lays exceedingly well and not subject to overflowing—there is on said land two plantations in good repair, sufficiently large to work six or seven hands on each to advantage.—On one of these plantations there is a framed dwelling house 40 by 24 feet, with three rooms below stairs and three above, with two brick chimneys; a barn 24 feet square with an excellent roof; a very good distillery 24 feet square with stone and brick chimneys; also a large stable covered with sapt shingles; other convenient houses suitable to the place, with an excellent orchard, 150 bearing apple trees, this fruit is equal to any in the country; an excellent meadow in good order for saving hay.—On the other plantation there is a tolerable good log built dwelling house 22 by 20 feet, planked above and below, with many other useful houses. The said land is situated about 70 miles from Lynchburg and 10 from Charlottesville's iron works. I would take some likely young negroes & horses in part of the purchase money. I deem it unnecessary to give any further description, as I suppose those who are inclined to purchase will view the premises. The terms will be made known and the land shown on application to the subscriber now living on the premises.
JOHN MARTIN. w3t
October 26, 1804. ADVERTISEMENT.
WILL be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 4th day of December next, on the premises, at the house lately occupied by George Parrott, dec. if fair, or the next fair day.
All the Land
Of the estate of Drury Ragsdale, deceased, directed by his will to be sold, living in the county of Matthews, supposed to contain upwards of 700 acres; the plat and title papers will be shown on the day of sale. This land having been recently advertised, let it now suffice to say that there is but a small part cleared, the balance is loaded with valuable building timber and the soil very rich. Terms of sale, one third cash, the balance in two equal annual payments, upon giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
JOHN FOX, Adm'r.
October 25th, 1804. with the Will annexed of D. Ragsdale, dec. wids
10 Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living near Charlotte courthouse, about the last of July, a likely black negro fellow, he is 25 or 6 years old, a very large, had one of his front upper teeth out & had on when he went off Virginia cloth jacket & breeches; he is supposed to be lurking in the neighborhood of Clinquopen church, in the upper part of Amelia county, as he was raised near there.—Whoever will secure the said fellow in any jail so that I get him, shall receive the above reward; and if brought home shall be allowed besides all reasonable expenses.
DANIEL WILLIAMS, w4w
WILLIAM JONES, of Philadelphia, and NEIL M'COULL of Richmond, being appointed to settle the business of ROSS & FORD—the collection of the debts devolves on Neil M'Coull, who requests those indebted to come forward and give assurances, of when payment may be expected, as it is his duty to commence suits immediately against those who do not.
WILLIAM JONES. NEIL M'COULL.
Richmond, 17th Oct. 1804. 3w
Valuable Property for sale.
On Thursday the 20th of December, will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises.
THE PLANTATION.
Late the property of Henry Royster, dec. containing 571 1/2 acres, lying on Beaverdam creek, one mile from James river, and twenty eight from Richmond. This land is fertile in its soil, and in good order for farming—it is useless to mention the many advantages arising from this property, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises. The terms of payment for the land will be one fourth cash, and the balance in three annual installments, for the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required.
On the same day will be sold, on a credit of twelve months.
All the PERSONAL ESTATE,
consisting of three valuable Negro Fellows, a stock of Horses, Oxen, Hogs, Poultry, Harrows, Cart, Crops of Corn, &c.—Bond and approved security will be required for all sums above ten dollars, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid.
AND. ROYSTER, DAVID ROYSTER, } Adm'rs.
Goochland county, Oct. 18, 1804.

Valuable property for sale.
ON Thursday the 13th of December next, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, the PLANTATION whereon I now live, containing about ONE THOUSAND ACRES, together with TWENTY NEGROES , all the Stock, Plantation Utensils & Household Furniture. The terms of payment for the Land, will be one third cash, and the balance in two yearly instalments, for the payment of which, a deed of trust on the property will be required. On all the other articles, a credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. This plantation is eligibly situated on the main road from New Canton to Richmond, two miles from the former place and the same distance from James river; it is at present under good fences, is well watered and timbered, has an excellent dwelling house, with kitchen, smoke house, &c. &c. all in good repair, and is generally allowed to be, in point of fertility, not inferior to any plantation in the neighbourhood. On the same day will be sold, on the premises, on a credit of twelve months, two well improved LOTS , in the town of New Canton, one of which is now leased for seven years, at forty-five pounds per annum. For this property bond and approved security (bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid) will be required. For further particulars enquire of Mr. George Watt, Richmond, or Mr. James Rea in New Canton.
ROBERT HILL.
Buckingham county, 20th Sept. 1804.
Notice.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF FARRAR and LACKLAND, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to the concern will please make immediate payment, and all those that have claims against the said concern, will please to exhibit them. The books and papers are put into the hands of John Lackland for adjustment; and he is duly authorised to settle all claims due to and from the concern.
THOMAS FARRAR. JOHN LACKLAND.
Caira, 20th September, 1804.
The subscriber intends carrying on the business in the house lately occupied by Farrar and Lackland, and takes this method of informing his friends and customers that he intends to keep a good
SUPPLY OF GOODS,
suitable to the season. JOHN LACKLAND.
WILL BE SOLD,
At Charlotte November Court, on a credit of twelve months, that capital Stallion,
SANS-CULOTTES With several Brood Mares, Colts and Fillies of the best blood—several of the mares in foal to DRAGON. If not sold at the above time and place, they will be offered for sale at Halifax November Court, (the 4th Monday in the month.)
Sept. 24, 1804.
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, on Thursday the first day of November next, at the late dwelling-house of Jacob Wheaton, dec.
All the Stock on Hand, Consisting of a variety of Tin and Copper Ware, Coppersmith's and Tinsman's Tools, Old Metal, one complete Twining Lathe, &c. &c.
And on the following day will be offered for sale at the dwelling house of Mrs. Wheaton, all the HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE belonging to the deceased.
Six months credit with approved security will be allowed for all sums above ten dollars, and cash for all sums under.
WILLIAM COOK, Esq.
Richmond, 11th October, 1804.
THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED. One situate at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Mason's hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences.
One other, situate in the Alley, between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse and that leading to Mayo's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robins.
The other situate on the back street, rear Harris's Tobacco manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins.
Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to
JOSEPH GALLEGO,
Who has for sale, a light COACHEE, nearly new, with plated mounted Harness complete for two horses.
Oct. 12, 1804.
WANTED TO HIRE OR PURCHASE, A WET NURSE, Without a child of her own.—Enquire of the Printer.
The subscribers have commenced business in the house lately occupied by James Fisher, under the firm of
FISHER & LESUEUR. They offer for sale, a general assortment of
GROCERIES, On the usual terms.
JAMES FISHER. JOHN L. LESUEUR.
Richmond, Oct. 14, 1804.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia district, bearing date the 6th day of June, 1804, in behalf of Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards against David Ross and others, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Goshland courthouse, on the 29th day of November next,
A Tract of Land, In said county, on Beaverton creek, containing fifteen hundred acres more or less, including the land whereon the courthouse is situated, bounded by the lands of Samuel Woodson and others, and commonly called Ross's Goodland Courthouse Tract, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of ten thousand dollars, and the expenses attending the sale.
BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOY SCOTT, M. V. D.
October 15th, 1804.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF
Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
TO RENT, Till the 27th May, 1805.
THE TENEMENT, Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. BURFOOT—For further particulars apply to
WILLIAM MCKIM. Richmond Sept. 8th, 1804.
Notice to Distillers.
WANTED, a MAN who understands the Distilling Business in all its various branches—For such a one great wages will be given. For further particulars apply to the Editor of this paper.
N. B. A Single man will be preferred.
FOR SALE,
A very likely Negro Man, Who is an excellent Sawyer. Apply to
THOS. TAYLOR & CO. v. m. Sept. 3d, 1804.
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by
GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
Robert Greenhow,
MERCHANT IN WILLIAMSBURG, Has just received, by the Commerce, Capt. Bowers, direct from London, a SUPPLY OF
Useful & fashionable Goods
By the Bruns, Capt. Bruce, who is daily expected from Liverpool, his
Woollens, Ironmongery,
&c. will be received. All of which, being purchased with cash, from the manufacturers themselves, will be found good in their respective kinds; and as such offered on as low terms as they can be afforded, to his friends and countrymen, whose orders will always meet with his wanted attention.
August 25th, 1804.
The subscribers agree to
run a SWEET STAKES over the Pridewille Course, in Amelia county, on Thursday the 8th of November next, with Colts and Fillies three years old this spring, and no more, carrying on each 86 lbs. entrance fifty dollars, half forfeit. The subscription to close the 25th day of October next.
The colts and fillies to be accurately described at the time of entering. To run one mile heats. Entrance to be made by personal application, or letter directed to the subscriber, living at Pridewille. Three colts already entered.
JAMES TOWNES, Jr. Amelia, 10th Sept. 1804.
A Black Woman,
Between forty and fifty years of age, wanting to attend to making beds and cleaning rooms. One who can come well recommended for industry, sobriety and honesty, shall receive very high wages. For terms apply to the printer hereof.
24th September, 1804.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN DAWSON, dec. of Amherst county, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same. And those having claims against the estate, are also requested to bring them forward legally authenticated, that they may be discharged.
JOHN S. DAWSON, Administrator of John Dawson, dec. August 10, 1804.
Taliaferro & Dickenson,
Offer for Sale on very low terms, Antigua Rum by the Hhd; Teneriffe Wine by the Pipe; Sherry by the gr. Cask; Loaf and Brown Sugar by the Hhd or Barrel; best green Coffee by the Bag; Imperial, Young Hyson and Hyson Tea by the Chest; Molasses by the Hhd; Earthen and Glass Ware by the Crate; Liverpool Salt by the Sack; Cotton Cards by the Box; Pepper, Ginger and Pimento by the Bag; Wrapping Paper by the Ream; Mustard by the Doz; India Muslins by the Piece or Bale. Also, ten Tons Bar Iron.
Richmond, 14th September, 1804.
Fair bred Horses for sale.
The subscriber being very successful for seven or eight years past in breeding horses from the best English turf stock, has now for sale, about twenty of unexceptionable blood; consisting of brood mares, colts and fillies, from four to one year old; among them are three very fine imported mares, and covered by Dragon & Sirding the last season. Warranted pedigrees of them all will be shown; they are very healthy and in fine condition, and well worth the attention of any gentleman, who wishes to get the best blood. If they are not sold at private sale, they will be set up to the highest bidder, at the Bowling Green, on the second Tuesday in November next; one third of the money will be expected on the day of sale, one other third in six months after, and the remainder in twelve months. Bond and approved security will be expected. The subscriber has also three very fine English Stallions, to be sold at the same time and on the same terms, among them the famous horses Dragon and Archduke.
JOHN HOOMES. Bowling-Green. Sept. 15th, 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS
Opened a Broker's Office, In one of the apartments above Mr. Burr's Store. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 1, 1804.
To be let, on building
Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office.
An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. Note of opposite character need apply.
Notice....The office of supervisor of the revenue,
for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfinished business in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States. And those who have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the above mentioned lands were sold in Dec 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th, 1804.
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.
MADEIRA WINE,
Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter cask.
GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, 13th July, 1804.
Surry Jockey Club.
WILL be run for, over the course at Surry Courthouse, on Thursday the first day of November next, THE SURRY JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, three mile heats. And on Friday, the PURSE of the Proprietor of the Course, of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse, will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the Club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be expected.—The weights of the course are as follows:
Aged Horses 130. 6 Years Old 120. 5 Years Old 110. 4 Years Old 100. 3 Years Old 85. CHARLES H. GRAVES, Secretary.
A meeting of the Club will be held at Mr. David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race.
Surry Courthouse, 1st Sept. 1804.
LOST,
In this city, on Sunday afternoon, a pair of Screw Pistols, With the locks on the sides. They were dropped from the holsters of a saddle on the main street near the bridge, and must have been immediately picked up by some person. The finder shall be liberally rewarded on leaving them with the printer.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To be sold on the 30 day of November next, on the premises, on 12 months credit.
The Glebe Land,
Lying in Hanover county, St. Martin's Parish, supposed to be 320 acres or thereabouts; but more fully to ascertain the true quantity, it will be surveyed to the purchaser. This is a most desirable situation, as also a very healthy one—the improvements on the land are reasonably good—possession to be had the first day of January, 1805, the purchaser giving bond with good and sufficient security, on the day of sale, payable to the Overseers of the Poor.
The Overseers of the Poor for Hanover County. Hanover county, 1st Oct. 1804.
On the 22d day of September next,
will be SOLD, at Dismal Swamp Bridge, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing about 425 acres, lying partly in New Kent and partly in James City county, on each side of Dismal creek, and extending below the bridge, whereon Lewis A. Pauly, esq. formerly resided—The dwelling house thereon is a large, new and commodious one; the store house, granary and various other houses are all in good order. The quality of the soil is such as is usually found on Chickahominy, and both a tavern and store, it is believed, may be kept there to advantage. This valuable property is to be sold at the request of John L. Dormoy, esq. under a deed of trust made to the undersigned by Lewis A. Pauly, esq. to secure the payment of £ 500 with interest to the said Dormoy—the deed is recorded in the General Court. In the same deed a moiety of a lot in Richmond is mentioned belonging to Mrs. Pauly, but as she did not execute the deed, that will not be offered for sale, and should she survive her husband, she will be entitled to a doer in the said tract of land, whereof it was deemed necessary to apprise those who might be induced to purchase. The sale will take place at one o'clock, or thereabouts.
CHAMPION TRAVIS. JAMES SEMPLE. Williamsburg, Aug. 6, 1804.
READY MADE PENS
For sale at this office.
WILLIAM MCCAY,
Watch Maker, Richmond, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES a large quantity of fashionable SEALS, SETS and CHAINS, which he will dispose of low for cash. He has also on hand, a few good CLOCKS.
N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1804.
James River Company.
NOTICE.—The LOCKS near Westham are Open for the passage of Boats.
Richmond, Oct. 16, 1804.
Notice is hereby given,
That on the 17th day of November next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises,
One certain tract of Land,
Lying in the upper end of Goochland county, on the branches of the Bridgewater, adjoining the lands of Samuel Gist, David Ross, Daniel Blayton and others. The land is good for grain, and great part will bring tobacco. It will be sold by a power of attorney, the land being under a mortgage to me from Thomas Dickerson of Henry county. Whoever supposes they have claim on the above land, must come forward and make it known on the day of sale.
THOMAS HENDERSON. 2m
Hay-Market Garden.
NOW in a high state of accommodation with excellent Musicians and a Fire Worker of great celebrity, will be prepared to amuse visitors during the races, with CONCERTS, BALLS, FIREWORKS & ILLUMINATIONS in the most splendid style. The musical arrangements directed by Monsieur Folly, and the Fire Works and Illuminations prepared and exhibited by Monsieur St. Aubin, a pupil of Mr. Josselyn, professor of Fire Work at the Tivoli Gardens in Paris, lately from Philadelphia and Baltimore.
September 26th, 1804.
FOR SALE,
At Louisa Courthouse, on the first Wednesday in December next, one hundred and eighty-two
Valuable Slaves,
Consisting of men, women, boys and girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, deceased, among them is a valuable TANNER, regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February 1806, will be given, on the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted.
CHARLES SMITH, A sing Executor of Christopher Smith, dec. October 1, 1804.
Seventy Negros
FOR SALE.—Enquire of the Printer. October 1, 1804.
Notice.
THE Copartnership of CLAIBOURNE BARKSDALE & SON , was by mutual consent, on the first day of October last dissolved. All those who have claims against said concern, as well as those who are owing them, will apply to Gist and Claiborne Barksdale, jr. either to receive or pay, as the case may be, by whom the business will in future be carried on.
Clairborne Barksdale. Gist Barksdale. 15th September, 1804.
WILL BE SOLD,
At public auction, for ready money, at Christopher Loving's tavern, in Powhatan county, on Tuesday the 6th day of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, one hundred and twenty five acres of
LAND,
Lying on the waters of Big Bremo, adjoining Cox's and Woodson's lines. This land is well timbered and of tolerable quality for small grain. Sold by virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by William C. Bugg, to secure the payment of a debt due to John London, mentioned in the said deed of trust. The subscriber will convey the title to the purchaser, by virtue of the deed of trust only.
THOMAS WINN, Trustee. October 8th, 1804.
COMMITTED
to the jail of this county on the 13th day of August last, a Negro Man named BEN, about five feet six or seven inches high, very black; he says he belongs to Burnett Lewis, and was hired by Burwell Bassett, Esq. guardian for said Lewis, to William Strode of Richmond. The owner is desired to take him out and pay his prison charges, or he will be dealt with according to law.
J. H. CHRISTIAN, Deputy sheriff for Robert Boyd, sheriff of New Kent county. October 13th, 1804.
Tanner's Oil, for Sale,
By the Barrel or Retail. B. TATE. Richmond, October, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A very handsome Farm,
Lying in CHARLES CITY, FIVE miles from City Point, 18 from Petersburg, 23 from Richmond; containing 438 acres. The land is of superior quality to that ridge which lies between James and Chickahominy rivers, and a moiety of it may be made meadow capable of being watered; the situation is high, dry and pleasant; the water excellent and in abundance; and the subscriber believes there are few healthier spots to be found in Virginia. On it he has just finished an excellent house, under his own inspection, of the best selected timber, in a neighbourhood remarkable for good timber; it is 37 feet square, two stories high, with garret rooms, waist-scated chair board high thro' the house. All necessary out houses just built. To save trouble the price is £ 1400, in two annual payments well secured.
SAMUEL TYLER. Williamsburg, Oct. 17th 1804.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants'
Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE
Patent Medicines.
Hill's Balm of Honey, Turlington's Balm, Godfrey's Cordial, Essence of Peppermint, Stars Opodeldoc, Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, scalds, sore legs, burns, obstinate eruptions, &c. British Oil, Hooper's Female Pills, Anderson's Scott's do. The celebrated Specific Pills, for the cure of the outward and inward Piles.
VIRGINIA.
At a Court held for Halifax County,
the 31st day of May, 1804. Joseph Hewell, plaintiff, Against Pleasant Turner, defendant.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security agreeable to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
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