Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-07-14 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1169.]
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At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th May, 1804. George & William Smith surviving partners of Smith, Lee & Co. In Chancery. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, defendants. This day came the complainants by their counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, May the 28th, 1804. William Randolph, plaintiff. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, defendants. This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, May the 28th, 1804. Allen Wilson, plaintiff. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, defendants. This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court continued and held for Russell county, on the 28th day of March, 1804. Nancy Mahon, plaintiff. vs. Robert Tremble and John Campbell, defendants. The defendant Tremble not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court; it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; and on motion of the plaintiff by her attorney, It is ordered , that unless the said Tremble enter his appearance and file his answer to the plaintiff's bill on or before the September court next, the bill will be taken as confessed; and it is ordered that it be published two months successively in the Virginia Gazette, and upon the front door of this courthouse. A Copy—Teste, NATHAN ELLINGTON, D. C.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Court of Quarterly Session held for the county of Amelia, on Thursday the twenty-fourth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and four. John Holt, compt. Against Jarriatt Rison and Thomas Gibson, defendants. The defendant Jarriatt Rison, not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Jarriatt Rison do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next, to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two successive court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, S. A. C.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Saturday the twenty-sixth day of May, 1804. Henry L. Biscoe, compt. Against Joshua Atkinson, Joshua Chaffin, and Henry Eldridge, defendants. The defendant Joshua Atkinson, not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two several court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, S. A. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the 28th day of May, 1804. Between John Watkins and Sarah Moore, executor and executrix of Joseph Moore, plaintiffs. And Zachariah Williams and Thomas Glascock, executors of Robert Walton, dec. defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, the court doth order that the defendants, who are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, and who have failed to appear and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and to show cause against the revival of the suit lately depending in this court, in which their testator was plaintiff, and the present plaintiffs defendants, to appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the said bill, and show cause if any they can, why the suit aforesaid of their said testator brought for a settlement of accounts, and in which an account was ordered and a report in pursuance thereof, made before the defendant therefor, should not stand revived against them as defendants, in the names of the present plaintiffs: And the court further ordereth that the defendants be notified of this order, by insertion of a copy thereof for two months successively in one or more of the Richmond newspapers, and by another copy being posted on the front door of the capitol in this city. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. Oladiah Jenkins and Sarah his wife, Littleberry Jenkins and Milly his wife, Josiah Hurt and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas E. Young, William Brightwell and Mary his wife, William Hutton and Tabitha his wife, and Rebecca Young, heirs and legatees of Henry Young, deceased, plaintiffs. Against John Watson, senior, Augustus Watson, Thomas Watson, John Watson, junior, and Elizabeth Young widow of Henry Young, deceased, defendants. The defendants John Watson, senior, Thomas Watson and John Watson, junior, not having entered their appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants John Watson, senior, Thomas Watson and John Watson, junior, do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. John Kelso, plaintiff. Against Martha Gibson widow of Thomas Gibson, deceased, and Nancy Gibson, Robert Gibson, Thomas Gibson, Patsy Gibson, Jane Gibson, Betsey Gibson, Polly Gibson, Hanna Gibson, Agness Gibson, Lucy Gibson, and George Gibson, co-heirs and representatives of said Thomas Gibson, deceased, defendants. The defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. Benjamin Wright, plaintiff. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, defendants. The defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the first day of August court next to answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th day of May, 1804. Robert Craig, plaintiff. Against Richard Dobson, Carter Page and Willis Wilson, defendants. This day came the plaintiff by counsel, and the defendant Richard Dobson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Richard Dobson, do appear here on the 4th Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
VIRGINIA: IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHANCERY. Between Christopher McConico and Thompson Foulks, executor of Matthew Marable, plaintiffs. And Richard Kennon, defendant. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, the court this twelfth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, doth order, that the plaintiffs do render an account of their administration of the goods, chattels and credits of their testator before master commissioner Rose, who is directed to examine, state and settle the same, and make report thereof to the court, with such matters as are or may be therein pertinent, or as the parties may require to be so stated. A copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY. Petersburg, Commissioner's Office, June 2, 1804. The parties concerned will please take notice that I have appointed Wednesday the first day of August, to carry into effect the preceding order, when they are requested to attend with their books and papers ready for examination. Signed, SAMUEL DAVIS, Comm'r.
United States of America, 5th Circuit, Virginia District, May 24, 1804. Robert Bogle, plaintiff. Against William Thompson, Overton Cosby, administrator of David Loudon, deceased, Hector Ross, David Henderson and James Dunlop, defts. The defendant James Dunlop, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the said action of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted up at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, JAS. BLAGROVE, D. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery held in Richmond, March 20th, 1804. Between Bernard Markham and Smith Blakey, executors of Stephen Pankey, deceased, plaintiffs. And Alexander Burrot, defendant. This suit abates, as to the plaintiff Bernard Markham, by his death; and the defendant, who is out of this country, and against whom proceedings have been had as in each case the law requires, not having entered his appearance and given security to perform the decree, the court this twentieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, upon the motion of the surviving plaintiff, by counsel, doth take the bill for confessed, and adjudge and decree, unless the defendant do on or before the first day of July next, pay unto the surviving plaintiff five hundred pounds of current money of Virginia, with interest thereupon to be computed after a rate of five per centum per annum, from the thirtieth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, until payment and the costs of this suit, that the defendant and his heirs, and all persons claiming under him, be from thenceforth barred and foreclosed of all equity and right to redeem the tract of land mentioned and described in the indenture made the thirtieth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, between Alexander Burrot of the one part, and Bernard Markham and Smith Blakey, executors of Stephen Pankey, deceased, of the other part, and in case of default in the payment of the said principal money, interest and costs, at the time aforesaid, that Benjamin Hatchett, Obadiah Smith, Francis Smith, David Patterson and Thomas Freeway, or any two of them, after giving three weeks previous notice in one or more of the Richmond newspapers, do expose to public sale, by auction, for ready money, or on such credit as the plaintiff may be willing to give, the land in the aforesaid indenture mentioned, and out of the proceeds of the sale, after first deducting the expenses attending the same, pay unto the plaintiff the said principal money, interest and costs, and report their proceedings in execution hereof to the court; on the plaintiffs entering into bond with a sufficient security in the penalty of one thousand pounds, conditioned to restore the money which he may receive in virtue of this decree, to the defendant, if he shall claim the same and be adjudged entitled thereto: And the plaintiff consents that Burrot the present occupant of the land shall remain in possession thereof until the twenty-fifth day of December next, for the purpose of reaping, receiving and removing the crops which are now growing thereon. Piffs, costs, cks fees and tax, dolls. 3 42 L. fee 16 66 A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
AGREABLE to the above decree, the subscribers will expose to sale, on the premises on Saturday the fourth of August next, the TRACT OF LAND, mentioned in the said decree, which tract of land contains 417 acres more or less, and lies on each side of the Buckingham road in the county of Chesterfield, about six miles above the town of Manchester, it being the same tract whereon Burrot now lives. The terms of sale are, one half of the purchase money to be paid down on the day of sale, and the other half on the 25th of December next, when possession will be delivered to the purchaser, and a conveyance made by the subscribers or two of them, as commissioners. Benjamin Hatchett. Obadiah Smith. Francis Smith. David Patterson. Thomas Freeway. July 16 04
SUBSCRIBERS TO THE Domestic Encyclopedia, Are requested to call or send for their copies, which are now complete, and ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Book-Store. June 15.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery held in Richmond, May 16th, 1804. Between James Fretwell, plaintiff. And Daniel Jones and Richard Booker, executors of Thomas Nash, defendants. The defendant Daniel Jones, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
LAND and NEGROES FOR SALE.
Two hundred and ninety eight acres of land in the county of Cumberland, lying on both branches of Tearwater run, about two miles above the courthouse—about one third of this land is well timbered, and equal in quality to the best high land in its vicinity, it is well supplied with good water, and the situation is remarkably healthy; the buildings on it are tolerably convenient and at a small expense might be made comfortable for a family—there is a remarkable fine apple and peach orchard, and several other kinds of fruit trees thereon, which seldom miss bearing, and on the main road from north to south, which passes through it, there is a large distillery, malt-house, cellar and granary, well constructed to carry on the distilling business extensively. Also, for sale a Distillery, a Man Cook and some other valuable Slaves, together with the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Carts and Farming Utensils, with some Household and Kitchen Furniture. If the above property is not disposed of by private sale before the 25th day of September next, the whole will on that day be set up on the premises, to the highest bidder, at public sale. Cash will be expected for all sums under twenty dollars, and on all purchases exceeding that sum, a credit of twelve months will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date, which will be remitted on receiving punctilious payment of the principal—a deed of trust on the land will be required to secure the payment for it. If agreeable to the purchasers, the Distillery, Still, Boiler and Distilling Utensils will be sold separately—but it not sold in this way, the Still, Boiler and Distilling Utensils will be set up separately, to the highest bidder, on the same terms as the other property. The premises will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by Lawrence Carlile, who resides thereon. LAWRENCE CARLILE. JOHN & ED. CUNNINGHAM. July 3d. 1804. wlt*
By Authority.
Scheme of a Lottery.
TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 — 3,000 10 do. of 200 — 2,000 20 do. of 100 — 2,000 100 do. of 50 — 5,000 250 do. of 20 — 7,500 420 do. of 25 — 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 — 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 — 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 200,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804. * TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Pritchard.
To Rent—The HOUSE, Lovely occupied by Mr. Sprowell Lipscombe, a small distance from the capitol. G. TOMKINS, Jr. July 9, 1804.
PRECIPITATE,
The beautiful high-blooded horse, FULL fifteen hands and a half high, a fine sorrel, handsomely marked, of big bone, and great muscular strength and powers, evidently denoting the true English running horse—will stand at my stables, at Sandy Point, in Charles City county, at six guineas the season, and a dollar to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the 10th day of October.
Extensive, rich and productive pastures, well enclosed, in various apartments, from which no mare can easily escape, as well on that account as from its physical situation. Servants found gratis; but no liability for involuntary escapes or accidents.
This celebrated horse, whose name is so truly applicable to his character, was bred by Lord Egremont, foaled in 1787, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse,) dam by Herod, granddam by Matchem, out of Mr. Pratt's old Squirt mare, is undoubtedly one of the best horses ever imported into this country, and is now thought by many gentlemen, who have travelled some distance to see him, superior; although he has so lately crossed the sea, that it cannot be expected he should have gained his pristine form and beauty.
He is truly such a horse as Virgil describes of a fine one—an eye large, black and full of fire, bold as the Lyon, active as the Greyhound and in all his movements either; he rushes forward like a thunderbolt, and hesitates at nothing.
In the first spring meeting 1790, at New Market, when three years old, he won the first class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas each, beating thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid forfeit. In the same week, he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chambeo, Dragon, and Pallas—seven paid forfeit. Second spring meeting, he won the third class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt—seven paid forfeit. And in the same week, he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamathus.
In 1792, he won 50l. at Guildford, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Seringapatam, and Stout. The next day 50l. at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the king's 100 guineas at Lewes, beating Skyscraper at three heats, the first being deemed a dead heat; after which he was so highly esteemed, that he became a stallion in his lordship's stud, at 12 guineas a mare.
This horse is the sire of Jonquil, Petworth, Matranna, Rosalba, chesnut colt out of Bobtail, chesnut colt out of Rosemary, Humbug, Lazarus, Raginier, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tipstaff, and many others of great fame now in training.
I purchased him myself when in England last fall, at the sale of Richard Watt, dec. where a complete stud of his get were sold at Auction, at prices far beyond what was common, to wit, yearlings from 90 to 220l. sterling—a printed list of which I now have in my possession, to be seen at any time.
For character and performances, see Racing Calendar from 1790 to 1792 inclusive, Sporting Dictionary, page 189, vol. 2, printed 1803—William Taplin, author.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. March 19, 1804. wlmly*
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store,
In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF AND BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL AND YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. w12m
Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, in Charles City county, on September court day, that well known Tract of Land, called
The Indian Fields,
Containing between eight and nine hundred acres, pleasantly situated, on the main road leading through the county. The situation is so generally known and admired that a minute description would be superfluous, as it is presumed any gentleman wishing to purchase, would previously view the land, therefore shall only observe that the houses are all in good order, having lately gone thro' a thorough repair—and the small proportion of land in cultivation, proves it to be very valuable and productive, the soil being admirably adapted to the culture of corn and small grain—Any person wishing to view the land will call on Mr. Royster who lives on the place. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. Im WILLIAM EDWARDS, Sur'y.
STRAYED From this city, on Wednesday the 27th ult. A large Bay Horse, Five years old; he has been lately nicked, and is not quite healed; his tail has very little hair on it; he is about fifteen hands high. Any person who will deliver him to me, near the Market house, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward. JAMES LYNCH. Richmond, July 9th, 1804.
Notice.
The creditors of SAMUEL SCOTT, a bankrupt, are requested to meet in Caira, on Saturday the 11th day of August next, for the purpose of receiving the second dividend, when a final settlement will be made by the commissioners, and the books and papers belonging to said bankrupt given up, by THOMAS FARRAR and JOHN LACKLAND. Assignees of S. Scott, a Bankrupt. Caira, 11th July, 1804. In*
Life of Washington.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr.

At a court of Oyer and Terminer and general jail delivery, held in the city of New York, on 22d June, 1804.
PRESENT, The Hon. B. LIVINGSTON, Esq. J. B. PAVOST, Esq. Recorder, JACOB MORTON, Esq. Atty.
The People versus Thomas Hoag, alias ditto Joseph Parker. Thomas Hoag, late of Haverstraw, in the county of Rockland, labourer, otherwise called Joseph Parker, now of the City of New York, cartman, on the 8th of May, 1797, at the said city of New York, was lawfully married to Susan Pease and the said Susan, then and there had for a wife, and that the said Thomas, alias Hoag, &c. afterwards, to wit, on the 25th day of December, 1800, at the county of Rockland, his said wife being then in full life, feloniously did marry, and to wife did take one Catharine Secor, &c. &c. &c.
To this the prisoner pleaded Not Guilty. Mr. Riker, District Attorney, prosecuted on the part of the People.
Washington Morton, and Daniel D. Tompkins, Esqs. were of counsel for Prisoner.
The testimony in the cause was as follows: The first marriage was admitted by the counsel for the prisoner, to be as stated in the indictment, and that the wife was still alive.
On the part of the Prosecution. Benjamin Coe, testified that he was one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas, in the county of Rockland. That he well knew the prisoner at the bar, that he came to Rockland in the beginning of September in the year 1800 and there passed by the name of Thomas Hoag, that there was a person with him who passed for his brother; but between those two persons there was no sort of resemblance, that the prisoner worked for the witness about a month, during which time he eat daily at witness's table, and he of course saw him daily—that on the 25th day of December, 1800, witness married the prisoner to one Catharine Secor, that witness is confident of the time because he recollected that on that very day, one of his own children was christened—That during all the time prisoner remained in Rockland county, witness saw him continually; he was therefore as much satisfied that prisoner was Thomas Hoag, as that he himself was Benjamin Coe.
John Kraft, testified, that he knew the prisoner in 1800 and 1801, he was then in Rockland county, and passed by the name of Thomas Hoag, that he saw him constantly for five months, during the time the prisoner was at Rockland—that he was at prisoner's wedding; that Hoag had a scar under his foot; the way that witness knew it, was; witness and Hoag were leaping together, and witness out-leaping Hoag—upon which Hoag remarked, that he could not leap as well now as he formerly could, before he received a wound in his foot by treading on a drawing knife—that Hoag then pulled off his shoes and showed witness the scar under his foot, occasioned by that wound; the scar was very perceptible—witness was confident prisoner at the bar, was Thomas Hoag.
Catharine Conklin (formerly Catharine Secor, since married to one Conklin,) testified, that she became acquainted with prisoner in the beginning of September 1800, when he came to Rockland; he then passed by the name of Thomas Hoag—that witness saw him constantly—that prisoner shortly after their acquaintance, paid his addresses to her and finally on the 25th December, married her; that he lived with her till the latter end of March 1801, when he left her; that she did not see him again until two years after—that on the morning of his leaving her, he appeared desirous of communicating something of importance to her, but was dissuaded from it by a person who was with him and who passed for his brother—that Hoag until his departure, was a kind, attentive and affectionate husband—that she was as well convinced as she could possibly be of any thing in this world, that the prisoner at the bar was the person who married her by the name of Thomas Hoag—that she then thought him and still thinks him, the honestest man she ever saw. [Here the prosecutor rested the cause.]
DEFENCE.
Witness for Prisoner. Joseph Chadwick, testified, that he had been acquainted with the prisoner Joseph Parker, a number of years; that witness resides in this city, is a rigger by trade—that prisoner worked in the employ of the witness a considerable time as a rigger—that prisoner began to work for witness in September, 1799, and continued to work for him until the spring of 1801—that during that period he saw him constantly—that it appeared from witness's books, that Parker received money from witness for work, which he had performed on the following days, viz. on the 6th of October, and on the 6th and 13th December, 1800; on the 9th 16th and 28th of February, and 11th March 1801—that Parker lived from May 1800, till some time in April 1801, in a house in this city belonging to capt. Pelor—that during that period and since, witness had been well acquainted with prisoner.
Isaac Ryckman testified, that he was an inhabitant of this city; that he was well acquainted with Joseph Parker the prisoner at the bar, and had known him a number
of years; that witness and Parker were jointly engaged in the latter end of the year 1800, in loading a vessel for a capt. Tredwell, of this place—that they began to work on the 20th day of December, 1800 and were employed the greatest part of the month of January 1801, in the loading of the vessel; that during that time the witness and Parker worked together daily; that witness well recollected that they worked together on the 25th day of December, 1800; he remembered it, because he never worked on Christmas day before or since; he knew it was in the year 1800, because, he knew that Parker lived that year in the house belonging to capt. Pelor, and he remembered their borrowing a screw for the purpose of packing cotton into the hold of the vessel they were at work at, from Mrs. Mitchell, who lived next door to Parker—that witness was one of the city watch, and that Parker was also, at that time upon the watch, and never recollected missing him at any time during that period from the city.
Asphirwall Cornwall, testified, that he lived in Rutger street, and had lived there a number of years; that he kept a grocery store; that he knew Parker the prisoner at the bar, in 1800, and 1801; that Parker then lived in capt. Pelor's house; that he only lived one year in Pelor's house, and that Parker while he lived there traded with witness; that witness recollected once missing Parker, for a week, and on enquiring found he had been at Staten Island, at work on board one of the United States frigates; that excepting that time, he never knew him to be absent from his family, but saw him constantly.
Elizabeth Mitchell, testified, that she knew Parker, the prisoner at the bar well; that in the year 1800 and 1801, Parker lived in a house adjoining to the one in which the witness lived; that the house Parker lived in, belonged to a capt. Pelor; that witness was in habits of intimacy with Parker's family, and visited them constantly; that Parker being one of the city watch, she used to hear him rap with his stick at the door to awaken his family, upon his return from the watch in the morning; that she also remembered perfectly well, Parker's borrowing a screw from her on Christmas day in 1800, she offered him some spirits to drink, but he preferred a glass of wine, which she got for him, the circumstance of her lending the screw to him, she was the more positive of, from recollecting also that it was broken by Parker in using it; that Parker never lived more than one year in capt. Pelor's house, and from that time to the present day, witness had been on the same terms of intimacy with Parker's family, she therefore considered it almost impossible that Parker could have been absent from town any time without her knowing it, and she never knew him to be absent more than one week while he lived at Pelor's house.
James Redding, testified that he had lived in the city a number of years; that he had known Parker the prisoner at the bar, from his infancy; that Parker was born at Rye, in Westchester county; that Parker in the year 1800 lived in capt. Pelor's house; that witness saw him then continually and never knew him during that time to be absent from town any length of time; that witness particularly remembered, that while Parker lived in capt. Pelor's house, witness sometime in the beginning of the month of January 1801, assisted Parker in killing a hog.
Lewis Osborn, testified, that he had been acquainted with Parker the prisoner at the bar for the last four years; that witness had been one of the city watch; that from June, 1800, to May, 1801, Parker served upon the watch with witness; that at first Parker served as a substitute, that is, one who in case of the absence of a regular watchman, supplies his place; that witness remembered that Parker a few days after Christmas, in 1800, was placed upon the roll of the regular watch, in the place of one Ransom, who was taken sick; witness was certain it was in the period above mentioned, because that was the only time witness ever served upon the watch; that during the above period witness and Parker were stationed together while on the watch at the same post; witness was certain that Parker, the prisoner at the bar, was the person with whom he had served upon the watch, and was confident, that during that time, Parker was never absent from the watch more than a week at any one time; (the prisoner's counsel here rested his defence.)
Testimonies on behalf of the prosecution continued.
Moses Anderson, testified, that he had lived at Haverstraw, Rockland county; that he had lived there since the year 1791; that he knew the prisoner at the bar well; that he came to the house of the witness in the beginning of Sept. 1800; that he then passed by the name of Thomas Hoag; that he then worked for the witness 8 or 10 days; that from that time till the 25th of December, prisoner passed almost every Sunday at witness's house; that during prisoner's stay in Rockland county, witness saw him constantly; that if the prisoner was the person alluded to, he had a scar on his forehead, which he told witness was occasioned by the kick of a horse; he had also a small mark on his neck [those marks the prisoner had.] he had also a scar under his foot between his heel and the ball of his foot, occasioned as he told witness, by treading upon a drawing knife; that that scar was easy to be seen; that his speech was remarkable; his voice being effeminate; that he spoke quick and lisped a little [those peculiarities were ob-
servable in his speech,] that prisoner supposed he was in his house the night of his marriage, in December, 1800; that witness, had not seen prisoner until this day, since prisoner left Rockland, which was between three and four years ago; that witness was perfectly satisfied in his own mind, that prisoner was Thomas Hoag.
Lavinia Anderson, testified, that she knew prisoner at the bar, his name was Thomas Hoag, that in Sept. 1800, he came to witness's house in Rockland county and worked for her husband 8 or 10 days, then worked for Judge Sufrein; every Saturday night, until the prisoner was married, he and a person who passed for his brother came to witness's house and staid till Monday morning—That witness washed for him; there was no mark upon his linen; that prisoner if he is Thomas Hoag, has a scar upon his forehead, he has also one under his foot; was certain of the mark under his foot because she recollected that the person who passed as his brother having cut himself severely with a scythe and complaining very much of the pain, Thomas Hoag told him, he had been much worse wounded and then showed the scar under his foot.
Witness also testified, that about a year ago, after a suit had been brought in the Justice's court of this city, wherein the identity of the prisoner's person came in question witness was in town, and having heard a great deal said on the subject, she was determined to see him and judge for herself; that accordingly she went to prisoner's house, but he was not at home, she then went to the place where she was informed he stood with his cart, that she there saw him lying on his cart with his head on his hand, that in that situation she instantly knew him; that she spoke to him, when he answered her she immediately recognised his voice; that it was very singular, shrill, thick, hurried, and something of a lisp, that Hoag had also a habit of shrugging up his shoulders when he spoke, this she also observed in prisoner, that prisoner said he had been told she was coming to see him, and it was surprising people could be so deceived; and asked witness if she thought he was the man, witness replied she thought he was, but would be more certain if she looked at his forehead, she accordingly lifted up his hat, and saw the scar upon his forehead, which she had often before seen; that prisoner then told her it was occasioned by the kick of a horse, witness added, it was impossible that she could be mistaken—prisoner was Thomas Hoag.
Margaret Secor, testified, that about 4 years ago she lived at Rockland, with her father Moses Anderson, that prisoner at the bar, Thomas Hoag, came to their house in Sept. 1800; that he remained in Rockland five or six months; that he had a scar on his forehead, that Hoag used to come every Saturday night to her father's to pass Sunday with them, that she used to comb and tie his hair every Sunday, and thus saw the scar; that witness married about two years ago, and came immediately to live in this city; that after she had been in town a fortnight she was one day standing at her door, and she heard a cartman speaking to his horses; that she immediately recognised the voice to be that of Thomas Hoag, and upon looking at him saw the prisoner at the bar, and instantly knew him; that as he passed her he smiled and said, how d'ye do cousin, that the next day he came to her house, and asked her how she knew he was the man—witness replied she could tell better if he would let her look at his head; that accordingly she looked and saw a scar upon his forehead, which she had often remarked upon the head of Hoag; witness admitted she had mentioned her suspicions to her husband, and that her husband had told prisoner of it and had brought him to the house; witness added she was confident prisoner was the person who passed at Rockland as Thomas Hoag.
James Secor, testified, that he had been married about two years and a half, that he brought his wife to town about a week after his marriage; that he knew Hoag in Rockland and had repeatedly seen him there; when he saw prisoner at his house in town, thought him to be the same person; witness's wife had mentioned to him Hoag had a remarkable scar on his forehead, and when prisoner was at witness's house, he saw on his head the scar his wife had described.
Nicholas W. Conklin, testified, that he lived in Rockland county, that he knew the prisoner at the bar, that his name was Thomas Hoag; that he could not be mistaken in the person; that Hoag had worked a considerable time for him; that during that time he had eaten at witness's table; that Hoag being a stranger and witness understanding he was paying his addresses to Catharine Secor, witness took a good deal of notice of him—thought him a clever fellow—saw a great deal of him—lived in a house belonging to witness; when witness saw prisoner at this place he knew him instantly, his gait, his smile (which is a very peculiar one) his very look was that of Thomas Hoag—witness endeavored, but in vain, to find some difference in appearance between prisoner and Hoag; he was satisfied in his mind that he is the same person—Hoag he thought was above 28 or 30 years of age; he thought Hoag had a small scar on his neck.
Michael Burke testified, that he lived in Catharine street, that he formerly lived in Haverstraw; that he saw prisoner several times in Haverstraw before and after his marriage in December 1800; that he was as well satisfied as he could be of any thing that prisoner was the same person he knew in Haverstraw; that about two years ago he met prisoner in the Bowery; it was at the time of the Havaern races, prisoner spoke to witness, said am I not a relation of yours? witness replied I don't know—prisoner said I am, I married Catty Secor, (upon cross examination) witness admitted that he and prisoner had had a quarrel respecting witness calling prisoner Tom Hoag; that the above conversation was after the trial in the Justice's Court, and witness when asked if he was at the trial, said he was not—tho' when interrogated particularly, whether he was not in the court room at the time, admitted that he was.
The Jury without retiring from the bar, found a verdict of NOT GUILTY.
Samuel Smith was called merely as to the character of one of the witnesses on the part of the prosecution, a Mr. Knapp, and testified that he bore an unexceptionable character.
Abraham Wendell, testified, that he knew one Thomas Hoag, in the latter end of the year 1800; he was then at Haverstraw, that he had been very intimate with him, and knew him as well as he knew any man; that he had worked with him, that he had breakfasted, dined and suppt with him, and many a time had been at frolics with him; and that prisoner at the bar was the same man; that he had no doubt whatever about it; that about a year ago witness being in this city was told by some persons, that Hoag had beat the Haverstraw folks in an action, wherein his identity had come in question; that witness told them he could know him with certainty; that they said, they would send him down to him, that day; that witness was aboard his sloop, saw prisoner at the distance of 100 yards, coming down the street and instantly knew him, prisoner came up to him and said immediately, Mr. Wendell I am told you say you will know me; witness replied so I do; you are Thomas Hoag; that witness was as confident, prisoner is the person, as he was of his own existence.
Sarah Conklin, testified that she lives in Haverstraw, that in September 1800, a person calling himself Thomas Hoag was at witness' house, was very intimate there, used to call her aunt; is sure the prisoner is the same person, never can believe two persons could look so much alike—Hoag and prisoner talk, laugh and look alike, would know Hoag from among a hundred people by his voice; prisoner must be Thomas Hoag, had not seen prisoner since he left Haverstraw till to day.
Further testimony in behalf of the prisoner. Gabriel Conklin, testified, that he lived in Haverstraw, that he knew Thomas Hoag, that he was at witness' house in September, 1800, and often afterwards; prisoner is the same person, unless there can be two persons so much alike as not to be distinguished from each other; prisoner must be Thomas Hoag; Thos. Hoag had a scar on his forehead, and a small scar just above his lip, (prisoner had these marks.)
James Jugar, testified, that he had known Joseph Parker the prisoner at the bar for 7 years past, that he had been intimate with him all that time, that they had both worked together as riggers until Parker became a cartman, knew Parker when he lived in capt. Pelor's house, never knew him absent from the city during that time for a day, excepting when he was working on board of one of the United States frigates about a week at Staten Island—In the year 1799, prisoner hurt himself on board the Adams frigate, and he then went to his father's in Westchester county, and was absent near a month, he was very ill when he left town; witness went with him and brought him back again, he was not then quite recovered; recollects perfectly Parker and some other company passing Christmas Eve at witness' house, the year that Parker lived in capt. Pelor's house, which was in 1800.
Suzannah Wannell, testified, that she had known prisoner for six years past, he married witness' daughter, knew him when he lived in capt. Pelor's house; Parker's wife was then ill, and witness had occasion frequently to visit her, saw prisoner there and almost daily, prisoner, excepting the time when he was sick and went to his father's in Westchester, has never been absent from the city more than one week since his marriage with witness' daughter.
It was agreed between the Attorney General, and the Counsel for prisoner, that the prisoner should exhibit his foot to the jury, in order that they might see whether there was that scar which had been spoken of in such positive terms by several of the witnesses on the part of the people.
Upon exhibiting his feet, not the least mark or scar could be seen upon either of them. In further confirmation of prisoner's innocence, there was then produced on his behalf,
Magnus Beckman, who testified, that he was captain of the City Watch of the 2d district, that he was well acquainted with the prisoner, Joseph Parker, that he Parker had been for many years a watchman, and had done duty constantly upon the watch, that witness upon recurring to his books, where he keeps a register of the watchmen and of their times of services, found that prisoner, Joseph Parker was regularly upon duty as a watchman, during the months of Oct. Nov. and Dec. 1800, and of January and February, 1801, and particularly that he was upon duty the 26th of December, 1800.
CASPERIAN FRIGATE.—On Saturday the U.S. Marshal of this district went again down to the Cambrian, for the purpose of arresting the lieutenant who commanded the men employed in impressing the crew of the Pitt, and who forcibly prevented the revenue officer from boarding that vessel. The marshal went down in the Revenue Cutter, but returned yesterday without success, having been refused admittance on board the frigate.
We perceive by an evening paper, that Mr. Merry, the British Ambassador, has returned to Washington, and that mutual complaints have been exchanged on the part of the U. States, with respect to the infringement of our jurisdiction, and violation of our revenue laws in the affair of the Pitt; on the part of the British, with respect to the circumstance of the pilots being ordered by the mayor from on board the British vessels of war.
As the brig Rolla entered the Narrows, bound to Bordeaux on Friday, the British frigate Boston got under way to cut her off, in which act she got ashore, where she remained 3 hours before she got off. She went to sea on Saturday morning.
The Boston gave chase to the Rolla, in consequence of understanding that Jerome Bonaparte intended departing in her incog.
July 3. A Correspondent recommends, "as a gentle and efficacious method of carrying off the extraordinary quantity of bile thrown into the stomach during warm seasons, the daily use of a solution of tamarinds;—two or three ounces of which may be mixed with a quart of cold water and taken at different draughts during the course of the forenoon; this is a pleasant beverage, keeps the body cool, and the bowels in that lax state, so necessary in hot weather; and it has the advantage over most other purgatives that it seldom or never occasions sickness at the stomach, nor does it impair the organs of digestion, which the habitual use of most other laxative medicines do. It was recommended to him by a West India gentleman, who informed him that it was the usual daily forenoon's drink of the planters in the islands, & that to it was to be attributed the long continuance of health which, on plantations in the interior, many of their people enjoyed, so that he had known some of them attain the age of seventy or eighty years, by living temperately and using this beverage daily, who had not experienced a moment's indisposition for thirty or forty years."
WASHINGTON CITY, July 6.
The citizens of Washington have celebrated, with their usual spirit, the NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY. The day was ushered in by a salute from the artillery at the Navy Yard. According to arrangements previously made, detachments of the militia met at an early hour in different quarters of the City. At 11 o'clock, an oration was delivered by Major VAN NESS at the Treasury department, before them and a respectable assemblage of ladies and gentlemen. At 12 o'clock company began to assemble at the House of the President of the United States, to congratulate him on the return of this auspicious day; in a short time after which his spacious apartments were filled with a large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen among whom a liberal supply of refreshments were distributed. The President received the congratulations on this happy return of the day, commemorative of the splendid event in which he bore so distinguished a part, with a satisfaction evidently increased by the joy exhibited on every countenance. Among those who offered their congratulations were the heads of departments, the other officers of the general government, the Mayor and Council of the city, and the officers of the militia of the district. At half past twelve General Mason passed the line of the uniform corps of militia drawn up in front of the President's House. Having gone through a variety of evolutions and firings under the command of Major Van Ness, evincive of their promising progress, they saluted the President, when they were discharged, and the officers waited on the President. The pleasure of the company was considerably promoted by patriotic and popular airs, played at intervals, by the Italian band. Between 2 and 3 o'clock the company separated and repaired to various places provided for the ensuing entertainments of the day.
At 4 o'clock a respectable number of citizens sat down to a dinner provided at Stelle's Hotel, at which Mr. Brent, the Mayor of the city presided, and Capt. Cassin and Major Van Ness acted as Vice-Presidents. Among the company were the heads of departments and other officers of the general government, General Armstrong, and Generals Wilkinson and Mason. Dinner being over the following toast were drank, followed by discharges of artillery and appropriate vocal and instrumental music.
 1. The day we celebrate—Anniversary of an empire's birth.  2. The United States—Free, sovereign, and independent.  3. The President of the United States.  4. The Vice-President of the United States.  5. The individual states—peaceful, prosperous, and republican.  6. The accession of Louisiana—Younger sister of American independence, proceeding from the same common parentage.  7. The memory of Washington—First, hallowed, and immortal.  8. The memories of Franklin, Rittenhouse, Hancock, Adams and Pendleton—Sages, philosophers, and patriots.  9. The martyrs of American freedom—Embalmed in their country's love.  10. Agriculture—Parent of virtue and independence.  11. Commerce & Manufactures—Guides to wealth, and national prosperity.  12. Arts and Sciences, to polish manners, improve the mind, and perfect the condition of man.  13. The army of the United States—Vanguard of its country's freedom.  14. The Militia of the United States—well armed, well trained and prompt.  15. The Navy of the United States— 

ready to maintain, and sufficient to secure, the right of free commerce.
16. The Fair Daughters of America—inspired by them, her sons are invincible.
17. Peace, concord, and good will to all the world.
At dark the company separated. There were various other dining parties the particular accounts of which we have not received.
The festivities of the day, in all their details, were enjoyed with an animated and rational hilarity. Every mind appeared to feel a lively enthusiasm on the return of the day so well calculated to inspire a sublime patriotism. It will be a source of satisfaction to the genuine friends of liberty to perceive that the spirit of seventy-six, so far from subsiding, is actually rising in this country. The principles then so gloriously avowed and nobly contended for made us a free-nation; and it is principally owing to our recurrence to and practice of them at the present day, that we are a happy and prosperous nation. May the spirit that gave birth to these great principles never die!
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) June 22. On Sunday evening last, between the hours of 5 and 6 o'clock, a tremendous hail storm passed within three miles to the south east of this place—Its duration was about half an hour—Many of the hail stones weighed upwards of two ounces, of a rugged shape, and fell in such large quantities, that it lay on the ground un-melted, till after sun rise Monday morning. Corn, wheat, rye, fruit, and vegetables of every description, are in many places, where it passed, almost totally destroyed, and every window exposed to the storm entirely demolished.
NORFOLK, July 7. We do not recollect the Anniversary of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE being so generally celebrated as on Wednesday last—The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and the discharge of cannon. The Light Infantry Company under the command of Capt. Lugg, paraded on an early hour, and after firing some rounds on Newton's wharf, proceeded to Portsmouth, where they dined, by invitation with the Rifle Company of that place. The Junior Volunteers, commanded by Capt. Maurice, and the Troop of Horse by Lieut. Thomson, met at 11 o'clock, on their usual parade ground, from thence they proceeded to the Presbyterian Church, when, after prayers by the Rev. Mr. Grigsby, an Oration was delivered by Mr. Wm. Lindsay, & the Declaration of Independence read by Mr. Henry Anderson; after which both the companies marched to market square, where they fired 18 rounds, with such military precision as would do credit to veterans. They then proceeded to a cool retreat near the New Bridge where they partook of a sumptuous dinner provided for the occasion by Mr. Cross.
We have received a small additional supply of MADEIRA WINE, Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON, Richmond, 13th July, 1804. (4f)
I respectfully inform my friends and the public, that I shall keep the imported RAILION WHIP the ensuing season, which will commence the 20th March, 1805, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle. Terms and pedigree will be made known by the commencement of the season. The stud book and racing calendars will be kept with him which will prove that he beat several of the best race horses in England in the years '97 and '98; and never lost a race when there were heats. THOMAS JONES, sen. Charlotte county, Va. 30th June 1804
BANK OF VIRGINIA. AT A GENERAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.
RESOLVED, that until Certificates for the Stock held in this Institution be issued under the by laws hereof, the Scrip or evidence of Shares held herein be transferable by Indorsement or Assignment, and that all of Shares standing in the name of any Stockholder shall be transferred in the Books of this company to the person or persons producing the Scrip or evidence of such shares, regularly endorsed or assigned.
RESOLVED, that the President of the Bank at Richmond be directed to call a meeting of all the Stockholders (which meeting shall be in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next) for the purpose of adopting such bye laws, rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary for the government of the Institution; and considering other subjects important to its interest.
A true extract from the proceedings of the General Meeting of Stockholders, on Saturday July 7th. 1804. Teste, WM. DABNEY, Secretary.
The Stockholders are requested to attend a General Meeting, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next, for the purposes stated in the foregoing resolution. AB' M. B. VENABLE, Pres'dt.
RESOLVED, that the President and Directors proceed to appoint a Cashier and two Book Keepers, on Wednesday the 25th current, and that the President be requested to publish the same in two newspapers printed in Richmond. The foregoing is a true extract from the proceedings of the Directors of the Bank of Virginia at Richmond. Teste, WM. DABNEY, Clerk pro tem.
Humphrey Dabney, Has just Received on Consignment, 5 Hds. RUM. 5 Hds. LOAF SUGAR. 3 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY of a superior quality. High proof old Apple BRANDY in Hds. and Barrels. White Race GINGER in Bags. A few Boxes COTTON CARDS. PINE LUMBER & CEDAR POSTS Also, a few Barrels New-York prime PORK. All or any part of which will be sold on very moderate terms. Richmond, July 3, 1804. 5f
The Virginia Argus. RICHMOND: SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1804. FROM NEW-YORK, JULY 7.
A gentleman at New Orleans who is in a situation which gives him an opportunity of being well acquainted with the commercial and political interests of that province, gives to his friend in this city, in a letter dated the 4th June, the following interesting information:
"You know, I presume, that we claim Mobile as part of the cession from France. Spain objects to this; and, being in power there, exact from us the ancient duties. Congress, however, have passed an act for the regulation of this part of the province, as if they were without apprehension that their right to do so would be disputed. The governor-general, who resides at Pensacola, has seen this act, and it has excited much alarm and ill temper. I saw, last night, a translation of his letter to Governor Claiborne on the subject, to be forwarded to the President of the United States, in which he assumes a bold tone, and says he views our conduct as a serious violation of the treaty, and of the harmony that ought to subsist between the two governments. He adds, that he shall feel it his duty to resist with force of arms every such violation. He then endeavors to shew, by a variety of arguments, that we have no right to that country, and hopes the president will be satisfied on due consideration that he (the Governor) is correct in his opinion, and that the President will take measures to abandon a claim so unfounded: but if not, and if the American government persist in the exercise of legislative and executive control over that country, however painful the alternative, he shall use the force entrusted to him to repel with arms every such unjust encroachment."
"How this disagreeable business will end, I know not. On the truth of the facts you may place the most implicit confidence. The translation of the letter is attested by the interpreter to the government; and I expect will soon be published in your papers from the proper authority."
On Monday MORGAN LEWIS, Esq. was inducted into the office of Governor of the state of New-York, agreeable to the constitution of the state.
On Saturday last, agreeably to previous arrangement, a committee of the republican citizens of Albany waited upon his Excellency the late Governor, and presented to him the following address: To his Excellency George Clinton, Governor of the State of New-York.
SIR, "The important functions you have so long and so honourably exercised, for the more immediate advantage of the people of this State, are about to be once more suspended, perhaps for ever. We improve this therefore, as the proper season to express the high sense we entertain of your virtues as a private citizen, and the gratitude we feel, and shall ever cherish, for your useful labours as a servant of the people. The man who can justly boast of a long life, actively devoted to the service of his country, may well claim the meed of patriotism, and the best rewards a grateful people may have to bestow. Your life, sir, has been thus devoted, and the consciousness of it must prove to you a source of honorable pride—whilst you cannot but derive felicity from the reflection, that your labors for the public weal have been crowned with success. It is with mingled emotions of pride and pleasure, that we contemplate your career as a soldier, a patriot and a statesman; inasmuch as we derive from the retrospect, one more proof of the fallacy of the favorite maxim of monarchists, that ingratitude is the peculiar sin of republics. Nor is yours, sir, the only living example we might offer in proof, that a steady course of public virtue will not be repaid with ingratitude in the American Republic—whatever may have been the conduct of ancient Republics, constituted essentially different from ours, towards men who had served them with zeal, fidelity and usefulness. In a Republic properly constituted, though the people may labor under temporary delusions, and the brightest virtues may for a while lie buried in obscurity and neglect—yet reason will not fail at last to resume her empire, and intelligence, virtue and patriotism, to irradiate and purify the public councils, dispel the mists of delusion, and restore to liberty her benign aspect, and her pristine vigor. How far your own experience affords proof of this position, impartial history will not be wanting to record, nor posterity to acknowledge. Long as you have lived to labor in the vineyard of liberty, there is yet a field open for the exertion of your talents in her sacred cause. You are destined for new scenes of action, into which it needs not the gift of prophecy to predict, that you will be called by the voice of a grateful country. Thither our best wishes will accompany you—and in this relation to society, your past life affords the surest pledge of your devotion to her true interests. In concert with the sage Jefferson, and that band of patriots who form the majority of our national councils, and in union with the wishes of every real American, we doubt not the grand object of your cares will be, to preserve inviolate those sacred fruits of the revolution—the union of the States, and the Liberties of the people."
In closing this address, but rejoice, that you will be the affairs of the state in unexampled prosperity under the auspices of a man who deserves and enjoys our utmost confidence; and whose election as your successor, considering the circumstances under which it took place, has afforded additional proof of the capacity of the people of this state for self government, for the enjoyment of popular elections, and the blessings of rational liberty.
With these sentiments, Sir, we bid you an affectionate farewell—and when it shall please Heaven to translate you from the scenes of this life, may a blissful immortality in another and a better world be your portion.
RICHARD LUSH, HENRY QUACKENBUSH, GEORGE MERCHANT, CHARLES D. COOPER, SOLOMON SOUTHWICK, Albany, June 29, 1804. Committee of the Republican Citizens of Albany.
HIS EXCELLENCY'S REPLY. GENTLEMEN,
I entreat you to accept of my grateful acknowledgments for this polite address, and for the favorable opinion you are pleased to express of my private character and public services: As it has always been my endeavor to discharge with fidelity the important trusts reposed in me by the people, the consideration that my services may have contributed to their welfare and happiness, is highly gratifying to me, and their approbation constitutes my best reward.
In retiring from office, it is with pleasure I reflect, that the care of our public affairs will devolve on a man, whose well known attachment to the principles of our happy revolution, and faithful discharge of the duties of some of the most important offices of the state, afford just grounds of confidence, that the government will be administered with integrity and wisdom.
Permit me to reciprocate your kind wishes for my present and future happiness, and to embrace this opportunity of bidding you a sincere and affectionate farewell.
GEORGE CLINTON. Albany, June 30th, 1804.
We discover no important facts in addition to those we have already reported from Europe. In England the public mind is evidently divided, and some important changes in the ministry are expected. We are not possessed of the necessary documents to judge what changes of measures will probably result. The opinions which are given respecting the intentions of the First Consul are very contradictory, and at this distance can be of no serious importance to us. The jealousies of Europe are too apparent to leave any doubt, that we shall be left in peace, while we pursue our commerce, with that moderation in our policy, which very highly recommends us in Europe. The English perceive the crisis of their affairs, and the French are not strangers to the exigencies to which they may be exposed. Neither of them wish to increase the number of their enemies, in their present circumstances. The French suppose that in the Memoir of Pichegru they have the first lines of his last conspiracy. From that it appears that the heir of Lewis assured Pichegru that he had confirmed the full powers transmitted to him from the Prince of Conde, adding, "I put no bounds, no restrictions, and leave you entirely free to do, and refuse any thing you judge necessary for my service, consistent with the dignity of my crown, and the safety of the state. I approve, I ratify the privileges granted on 16th August, in my name, and signed by the Marquis Montguillard." He then goes on to assure Pichegru, "that though indulgent to the errors of opinion, he should not be indulgent to the crimes which had been committed, and that he should leave to the laws to determine how justice was to be guided by mercy." As little doubt is entertained of the authenticity of the memoir, its publication must have had a powerful effect upon the public mind in every view of the character of Pichegru. Whatever credit we may give to the memoir, it gives an opinion which will not fail to be lasting, of the principal persons concerned with Pichegru, and of their actions. It pretends to give an account of sums remitted by the English minister to the Prince. In extracting from a communication to Mr. Fauche, he reports that the Minister said, "I have given a considerable sum for secret expenses and have asked no account, and he tells me that the whole is expended and he wants more. W. would not finish the reading of the letter, rolled it and threw it into the fire. From all these papers, no want of conviction appears in the public mind, that Pichegru had debased his character, and violated the honor of a soldier, in the pay of the republic. Though the evidence of a conspiracy is sufficient, and that many were concerned in it, yet no imputations rest upon the courts of the continent. The French appear to be satisfied in the measures which have been taken to assert their innocence, and these facts give us less to apprehend from any supposed secret intentions to engage in the war, which now distresses France and England."
When we notice as in our last, the vast amount of exports of the states, particularly of flour and wheat in Pennsylvania, we are happy to trace its progress beyond the last into the former years, before the American revolution. Mr. Proud tells us that in 1731, the annual value of wheat and flax seed, was 62,000 pounds, and in
1749, 148,000 pounds, in 1750, at 155,000 pounds, in 1751, 187,000, in 1765, 422,000, and in 1772, 571,000 pounds, trebled every twenty years. The flour alone of 1772, consisted of 282,372 barrels, at 2 cwt. each. The quantity of grain, flour and bread only, including Indian corn, exported from British America, in 1774, the last year of our dependence upon Great Britain, was given from Virginia above a million bushels; from Maryland near six hundred thousand; from Philadelphia above two million, one hundred thousand; from New York one and an half million, besides 350,000 bushels from Quebec, making above five and an half million of bushels. The average of exports from England for 19 years before 1765, did but little exceed that quantity.
But the attention of our country is not confined to commerce. The study of nature has kind assistance. Dr. Barton of Philadelphia has laboured with reputation, not only in giving us a general knowledge of botany, but in arranging such plants as have been found useful to man, from the experience of the natives, and from the experiments of able physicians. The collections from an Essay towards a Materia Medica have real merit. In his Botany, while he has bestowed deserved praise upon the immortal Linnaeus, he has ingeniously proposed the difficulties which embarrass his system, and the parts in which it is disposed. And whenever he adopts a new opinion, or consents to any change, he is successful in convincing us of the cause which determines him. He is not entirely inattentive to the agreeable, while he assists the student in his useful pursuit. As a specimen we shall adduce his remarks on seeds. "The fertility of nature in the production of seed is almost incredible, and is a circumstance well calculated to display the unbounded liberality of nature, and the immense quantity of life that may spring from a solitary embryo. A single stalk of Indian corn produced in one summer 2000 seeds: in the same period, a plant of Elecampane produced 3000 seeds; the common Sunflower, 4000; the Poppy, 32,000. A single spike of Cats Tail produced 10,000 seeds and upwards. A single capsule of the Tobacco was found to contain 1000, and one of the White Poppy 3000 seeds. Each Capsule of the Vanilla contains from 10,000 to 15,000 seeds! Mr. Pray informs us, from actual experiments made by himself, that 1012 Tobacco seeds are equal in weight to one grain; and that the weight of the whole quantity of seed in a single stalk of Tobacco, is such that the number of seeds, according to the above mentioned proportion, must be 360,000. The same learned naturalist estimates the annual produce of a single stalk of Spicewort to be upwards of one million of seed. Dr. Woodward has calculated that a single Thistle seed will produce at the first crop 24,000 seed; and, consequently, 376,000,000 of seeds at the second crop! Well might Virgil say, that the Thistle becomes dreadful in the corn fields. (Salem Register.)"
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at Casbahia (I. T.) to the editor of the Frankfort Palladium, dated May 19, 1804.
"Captain Lewis will leave St. Louis tomorrow, to go and meet his boat, which has been since the 17th instant at St. Charles, and I presume will start the 20th for his expedition.—His boat is capitally manned, as well with stout Americans as with hardy Canadians, & will no doubt winter this fall a little below the Mandanes, which is reckoned near 800 leagues from the mouth of the Missouri."
Our correspondent also notices the deputation of the Osage Indians, mentioned in our last, which he says left St. Louis on the 17th ult. for the Federal City.
SINGULAR LAW CASE.
A Fable drawn by Shakespeare's luxurious imagination, and exhibited in his "Comedy of Errors," where he fancies two persons, Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse, with two Dromio's their servants, to be so precisely similar in appearance as to deceive their most intimate acquaintance, was actually verified in a judicial case which lately occurred in this city. As it has occasioned much conversation, and excited much curiosity, we this morning publish a particular report of the trial, for which we are indebted to the politeness of one of the Court. We are informed that this singular case has been the subject of two previous trials in the Justices' court in this city: In one a non suit stopped the proceedings, in the other the court decided that he was not the person supposed yet his accusers were so firm in their conviction of his identity, that they pursued the affair to the present trial. This instance of resemblance may be recorded among the most extraordinary and astonishing ever known. [New-York Morning Chronicle.]
The following will exhibit to the reflecting reader, some idea of the vast business transacted in the grain line, at the Brandywine Mills, near this borough: Since the 1st day of May last, 37 sloops and two schooners have arrived in the river Christiana, from the state of New York, having on board Seventy-nine thousand two hundred and sixty-six bushels of wheat. (Wilmington Jap.)
EXTRAORDINARY ANTIDOTE, TO THE BITE OF A RATTLE SNAKE.
Benjamin Alder, who lives near Shark river, Monmouth county, New Jersey, was bitten the second of May last, by a Rattle
Snake with three rattles, as he was stooping to pick up some chips. The snake fastened its fangs in his finger until he lifted it near three feet from the ground.—The wound bled, and in a few minutes began to swell and pain him up to his elbow. He went to a place where bricks had been made, and mixed some of the clay with his urine, and applied it to the wound.—In half an hour the pain ceased, and he has not suffered any further inconvenience from it. Mr. Wilson, Printer } at Trenton. }
An ingenious Method of propagating Cucumbers for several crops in succession, without sowing them. As soon as there appear several flower-buds on a plant, bend the 2d or 3d joint of a branch below the blossom, fasten it firmly in the ground, and cut off the capillary point of the plant. The vegetable speedily takes root, when you separate it from the Parent Stock. Proceed thus with the most vigorous plants; and, as each root has to support only a few fruits with nourishment, you save both labor, to procure a constant succession of Cucumbers, for a number of months, from one sort, which is not so liable to degenerate, as if they were raised from a variety of seeds.
DIED—In Bedford County, a few days since, Col. JOHN TRIGG, member of Congress.
William Chambers, At the sign of GENERAL WAYNE, Staunton; FOR the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen travelling to the springs in the stage (which is established to this place) will furnish a HACK to any of the watering places, and had for them when they think proper to return, if required July 11th, 1804.
At Public Auction.
Next Tuesday, the 17th instant, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for Cash, An elegant GIG, with PLATED HARNESS. THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. 11th July, 1804. 1
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockius, dec. formerly of Richmond, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately, and discharge the same—And those having claims against the estate are requested to apply to John Prosser at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moncure, for payment. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, }
Being about to leave this state a few weeks, John Prosser is alone authorised to collect & settle all debts due to and by the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockius, dec. B. TATE.
LEATHER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL. ALL that valuable Stock of LEATHER in the above mentioned deceased's Tan Yard, consisting of a large and general assortment of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for ready money only, at the Carrying shop appertaining to said Tan Yard. Also, a large quantity of Sheep and Lamb's Wool for sale. B. TATE, Superintendent of said stock. July 12. 1804. 3w
A new line of Stages.
THE subscribers have established a line of stages from Fredericksburg, by the Orange Springs to Charlottesville, where it will meet the stage that runs to Staunton and the Sweet Springs; it commenced on the 4th of July—leaves Fredericksburg every Wednesday and Friday at 4 o'clock p. m. during the summer, and arrives at Charlottesville on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p. m. Returning, leave Charlottesville every Friday and Sunday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg every Saturday and Monday at 7 a. m. They flatter themselves that the great accommodation this line of stages offers to the public, will ensure liberal encouragement. POLLARD & ABRAHAM. July 10, 1804. (2w)
Mutual Insurance Office,
RICHMOND, July 10th, 1804. THE very extraordinary fires that have taken place since the institution of the Mutual Insurance against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, renders it necessary to call a Quota from each member who was insured previous to the 23d of February last. The Board of Directors therefore resolve, and it is hereby required, that each member insured as aforesaid shall pay to the Cashier General of this Company in Richmond, on or before the first day of October next, one full Quota, that is to say the full amount of premiums as expressed in their respective policies. A compliance with this requisition will reinstate the funds agreeable to the intention of the law & the rules and regulations of this company, and thereby enable them to pay for losses in future—and when it is considered that many of the members have been insured more than six years for premiums which do not average more than 3 per cent. the advantages of this humane institution will no doubt be properly appreciated. Punctuality is expected, and when the members of this company advert to the Incorporation act they will see the necessity of a strict compliance with the above requisition. It is however, pleasing to reflect, that we have succoured the distresses of so many of our fellow citizens who might have been reduced to poverty, and had they not insured in this company they might not have insured at all, while our own property has been at the same time insured for less than half as much as it would have cost had we insured elsewhere, notwithstanding the most extraordinary fires that were ever known before in this state. BENJAMIN DU-VAL, Pres'dt. M. I. C.
* As each member has been furnished with a copy of the constitution, rules and regulations of the company, by referring to which they will see the Incorporation act. The printers in this state are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks in their respective papers.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Strayed some time ago, from Pandemonium, Five dark bay Mules, Branded on the near buttock, O. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver them to the subscriber in Richmond; or Twenty Dollars will be given to any person giving information where they are, so that I get them. ORRIS PAINE. Richmond, July 13, 1804.

BURR MILL-STONE
MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING OF BURR MILL-STONES ; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROCK , Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS , Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY , Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE , Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices.
TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803.
ICE. For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
Notice....The office of supervisor of the revenue , for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the uncollected balances 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 whose lands 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 abovenamed 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.
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. None of opposite character need apply. April 23, 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.
Plaster of Paris. I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLASTER OF PARIS , said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804.
The subscriber offers for Sale a bargain in his present Stock of Goods , Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Medicines, Glass and Crockery Ware; amount about 8000 dollars.—For one half a credit of two years will be given, and good bonds payable at a short date will be taken for the balance. Any person desirous of engaging in the Mercantile business will have an excellent opportunity—the assortment is well chosen, such as will suit this place. RICHARD MASON. Williamsburg, June 16, 1804.
Twenty Dollars Reward. DEFERRED from the Public Guard, JAMES INCE , an Englishman, about five feet six or seven inches high, black hair, eyes and eyebrows, fair skin and ruddy complexion. His clothing the uniform of the state. Also, MATTHEW CHALMERS , a Jarseymen, about six feet one inch high, dark hair, eyebrows and skin, with very thick lips, wore away the uniform of the state. The above reward will be paid for both, or ten for either, by ALEXANDER QUARRIER, C. P. C. June 29, 1804.
NOTICE. THE PARTNERSHIP OF Joseph & William Friend & Co. WAS dissolved on the 1st day of September last. All persons indebted to that concern are requested to take notice, that the Bonds, Notes and Accounts, as also the Books of the company, are in the hands of Mr. CHARLES F. BATES for collection. JOSEPH FRIEND, } Surviving WILLIAM FRIEND, } partners Manchester, 3d July, 1804.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
FOR SALE—A LIKELY Young Negro Man, About 18 years of age, who is a good cook. For terms enquire of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. 25th June, 1804.
LIFE OF DR. DARWIN. Just published and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book Store, MEMOIRS Of the Life of Doctor DARWIN , Chiefly during his residence in Litchfield—with Accounts of his Friends, and Criticisms on his Writings—By ANNA SEWARD.
A FEW COPIES OF The Literary Magazine AND AMERICAN REGISTER, For May, 1804, are just received at S. Pleasants' Book Store.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Pearson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Pearson and Cullen Demmory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802, born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Pearson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802, born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 22 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1-2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and Pearson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were taken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion, has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue waistcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet or fustey cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN , who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of May, 1804. JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 25 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue linsy hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that LIVINGSTON SHANNON , who was committed to the jail of the district of Williamsburg, charged with murder, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Livingston Shannon. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Williamsburg the said Livingston Shannon. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 16th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1804. JOHN PAGE.
LIVINGSTON SHANNON is about five feet nine or ten inches high, of thin visage, fair complexion, his eyes blue, and dark hair, and in his forehead a remarkable scar, and which, by putting aside the hair, may be observed. He is somewhat bow legged. He took with him a brown cloth coat with yellow metal buttons, a sailor'sacket of blue beardskin and trousers of the same. JAMES TAYLOR, Jailor. 12th June, 1804.
Bacon Hams. The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at McRae's Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th, 1804.
A FEW COPIES OF The Literary Magazine AND AMERICAN REGISTER, For May, 1804, are just received at S. Pleasants' Book Store.
WE the undersigned, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Joseph Jones and Robert White esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia Courthouses; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouses and Suffolk; Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winston, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Court house, Franklin, Washington Courthouses, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; John Tyler and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses—And Richard Parker and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and four. Jos: Prentis, (Seal.) Richd. Parker, (Seal.) Jos: Jones, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (Seal.) Arch'd. Stuart, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the judges. WILSON ALLEN, C. C. C.
Washington Tavern, BY JAMES EDMONDSON. The subscriber having added largely to his house and stables, has it completely in his power to entertain any number of ladies and gentlemen that may think proper to call on him—being well supplied with the best liquors that could be procured from Gordon's stock in Richmond, and in every respect better prepared to accommodate company than he has ever been since he lived in Staunton. As there were some persons living on the road to Charlottesville last summer, not so friendly towards him as they might be, and knew of no other way they dare attempt to injure him, fell upon the low, pitiful plan of informing strangers that they could not get accommodation at his house, in consequence of his being much crowded, when they knew nothing of the company that was with him at the time. The report must have been circulated from a bad heart, for it is well known we have never turned off genteel company for want of room. He also informs the public that there is a small stage that runs from Richmond to Staunton once a week and stops at his house—that he will keep a hack and pair of horses and an excellent driver, for the accommodation of company that travel in the stage to this place and may wish to visit any of the springs this season. Staunton, June 18, 1804.
By virtue of a Decree of the Court of the United States for the 5th Circuit in the Virginia District, bearing date the 3d day of December, 1803, in behalf of John Glassell, against William Walker, James Walker, Merry Walker and John Walker, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Kenhawa courthouse, on the 24th day of August next, the following TRACTS OF LAND , viz:—One granted to Wm. Walker on the 3d of May 1786, containing 112 1/4 acres, on Elk river, a branch of the Great Kenhawa, about 6 miles from the mouth, opposite to a survey made for Leonard Cooper and Wm. Morris, at the mouth of the Sciona creek that empties into Elk on the south side—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 20th May 1788, containing 500 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 770 acres, on Elk river, on the south east side, about a mile from its mouth—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the third bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 100 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek on the same side of the river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 1000 acres, on a left hand branch of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side opposite to the first land on said river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom on the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek.
The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 38 cents, with interest on dollars 2798 73, at 5 per centum per annum, from the 23d March, 1799—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. BEN. MUSEY, Acting Commissioner. Department of State, } 23d of May, 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 passports 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. Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804.
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it pasted up in their offices. June 1 6m
Run away from the subscriber, living in Albemarle county, a negro man by the name of ISRAEL , about 30 years old, black complexion, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, has lost the light of one of his eyes, I do not recollect which, and occasions the hair to be larger than the other, with a thick film over it, a long hanging under lip which is often raw, a remarkable film foot, generally speaks very hoarse. I will give a reward of Fifteen Dollars for the delivery of said slave, or for confining him in jail so that I get him again, besides what the law allows, if taken out of the county, or five dollars if taken in the county. PETER CLARKSON. May 24, 1804.
JUST RECEIVED, At S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best PEN-KNIVES, Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
The Commissioners appointed by the late act of Assembly, to superintend the Lottery, for the benefit of the University of William & Mary, feel themselves greatly mortified, in being obliged to inform the public, that imperious necessity has compelled them to postpone, for the present, the drawing, notwithstanding the assurances which they have given, both collectively and individually, that it would commence on the 2d of this month. It will doubtless be expected that the reasons inducing this postponement, should be stated; and after such explanation, they trust, they will stand excused by a generous public, of every other charge, than that of precipitancy; to which they acknowledge, their sanguine hope of success in the sale of tickets, & thus, of speedily accomplishing the truly laudable end, which they have had in view, has subjected them. As the day's first contemplated approach, on which the drawing was to commence, measures were taken to acquire satisfactory information of the number of tickets which had been sold. Satisfactory information, however, was received only from a few—Still too sanguine in their expectations; reflecting, that with the prospect of advantage offered to purchasers, the interests of science were combined; and judging of the distant sales, by what had been, and would be made in this place and its vicinity, they conceived themselves authorised to promise, most decidedly, a commencement at the period last notified—But advice recently received, convince them that the sales, tho' considerable, are still not such as would justify a commencement of the drawing. The Commissioners will not again so far commit themselves, as to state positively, the time when the drawing shall commence; but this they have in their power, fully and unequivocally to promise; that nothing shall be wanting, on their parts, to hasten the drawing. This is fully evinced by the mode they have adopted, and are now pursuing, of giving to the purchaser, with such security as may be approved of, on his taking not less than ten tickets, a credit of ninety days; thereby holding out to individuals, the prospect of advantage, from the prizes, without the advance of a single cent. Gentlemen, who have been so obliging as to assist in the disposition of tickets, are an horizon to assure those holding them by purchase on credit, that no payment of their respective bonds will be required, until 90 days shall expire from the time of beginning to draw; and they are hereby requested to regulate their subsequent sales of tickets on credit, by this principle. July 3d, 1804.
Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsey, the Alexander, and Reminton, from London and Liverpool, he has received a supply of Useful & fashionable Goods Which he offers on as low terms as they can be afforded at. His well known very general assortment, made complete by such arrivals, renders it unnecessary to state, that almost every article, usually found in Mercantile houses may be in his; which being purchased of the manufacturers themselves, with cash, may be relied on as good in quality, and modern in fashion, as any imported. To his distant customers, assurances are reiterated, that every possible attention will be invariably paid to their orders. He still retains his inclination formerly expressed, of retiring from business, and again offers, as well his present whole stock in trade, as what he has ordered from different parts of Great Britain, to make complete his winter assortment; on terms, that will be found advantageous to the purchaser; which being large enough with propriety to admit of a division; the business might be so extended, as to meet with ease the payment of the different instalments. June 21, 1804.
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec. within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn, 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, by application to the overseer on the premises, will be shown the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, each instalment to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county. If the above Land is not sold before, it will be offered at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms before mentioned, on the 23d day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. In either case, the purchaser will have leave to seed wheat as soon after that time as he may choose, and may be furnished with the crop of Corn, &c. that may be made on the plantation this year—say from two to three hundred barrels. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804.
The survey by which the turnpike road from Staunton to the Point of Fork is run, goes immediately through the land above mentioned, convenient to a handsome situation for building, and good water. J. M. S.
STOLEN From the subscriber, on Monday the 11th of this instant, at New-Market Warehouse, a Pinchback French Watch, The back of her is China, with the picture of people on it; her No. is 1018, and the man's name who made her is Ettienimelly, in two places, that is, on the face and on the inside works. I desire all jewellers, watch-makers, &c to take particular notice to examine all watches that come to them shortly, either at Richmond, Lynchburg, Manchester or Staunton. The subscriber will give a handsome reward to discover the said watch. ABRAHAM SEAY. Amherst county, 18th June, 1804.
As above said, the man's name who made said watch is Ettienimelly. NOTICE is hereby given, that on Friday, being the 20th inst at 10 o'clock in the morning of that day, at the dwelling house of Mr. William Crozier, near this city, I shall proceed to SELL at public auction, for ready money, all the HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, With one HORSE and CART , the property of said Crozier, conveyed to me in trust, to secure and pay a sum of money due to Mr. James Daws. LEIGHTON WOOD, Trustee. Richmond, July 24, 1804.
Valuable Property FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard and Dalbey of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dalbey, dec. will be offered to SALE , on the four in Wednesday, July next, at the courthouse of said county, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money. SUNDRY SLAVES, Consisting of men, women and children, one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lampgher; two small Horse Colts, about 2 years old, by Americanus, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Waggon and Geer, and 3 Horses, one excellent Chair Horse about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Colt, by Americanus. GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, June 29, 1804.
The friends of Mr. James Maury of Liverpool, are hereby informed, that the American ship TWO SISTERS , Andrew Tucker, Master, 280 tons, is now at Bermuda Hundred, and ready to take in Tobacco or other produce to the address of said Maury, on which liberal advances will be made. She will also take in on liberty of consignment. The ship ALONZO , Ansell Gibbs, Master, also at Bermuda Hundred, loading for London, cargo all engaged, would take a few passengers, having elegant and commodious accommodations. For terms of freight, &c of the Two Sisters, and passage, apply to Messrs. Campbell & Wheeler of Petersburg, Major Benjamin Day of Fredericksburg, the Captain on board, or to the subscriber in Richmond. OVERTON ANDERSON. N. B. In a few days I shall have about fifty Tons of PLASTER OF PARIS at Rockey, for sale, on very reasonable terms, imported in the Two Sisters. July 6, 1804.
Will be SOLD , to the highest bidder, on the premises, the 15th day of September next, A Tract of LAND, in the county of Goochland, containing 390 acres, on which there is a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, &c. This place was formerly the property of Mr. Radford, and purchased of him by Mr. Elias Langham who now lives on it, and has authorised the subscriber to dispose of the same. The terms of sale one half cash, the other half payable in 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Any person or persons having any claim or claims against the above property are desired to make them known on or before the day of sale. JOSEPH MOREN. New Canton, 2d July, 1804.
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT HORSE AND GIG. For terms, apply at this Office. Richmond, July 5, 1804.
CITY OF RICHMOND. IN COMMON HALL, July 2d, 1804. It appearing to the Common Hall of the City of Richmond, that the regulations of the trustees of the Free School in said City, have been established on liberal and just principles, whereby many poor children of both sexes have received at the said school, such advantages in the acquirement of their education as to encourage a strong belief that great utility will result from a continuance of the said institution, should it receive a proper patronage. Resolved, therefore, that the Chamberlayne of this city, and Messrs. John Robinson, Samuel Paine and Samuel Pleasants, be requested and empowered to receive subscriptions, and the funds that may be subscribed for the benefit of the said school; and that it be recommended to the humane and liberal inhabitants of this city, to raise by subscription other funds for the purpose of continuing the said institution. Teste, ANDW. STEVENSON, C. C. H.
NOTICE. DELINQUENT Share-Holders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 5th requisition, due 1st of April last, are hereby notified, that their shares will be sold on the 6th day of August next, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, unless said requisition shall be previously paid to James Brander, Treasurer. By order of the directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, 3d July, 1804.
Notice....All persons having claims against the estate of John Linscomb, dec. are requested to bring them forward. And all those indebted to the said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to AUBIN LAFOREST, Adm'r. Richmond, June 29, 1804.
Wanted, TWO APPRENTICES to the Grocery and Confectionary business.
Counterfeit Bank Notes. ANY persons who may have in their possession, bank notes of the following descriptions, may hear of something to their advantage by applying to the printer hereof, and paying the expense of this advertisement. One note bank of North America for 20 dollars, dated August 1, 1795, no 6781—One do. 20 dollars, November 12, 1800, no 5200. Both signed J. Nixon—One do branch of Savannah, 20 dollars, no. 2269, payable to Joseph Habersham—One do. 20 dollars of the same branch, which was very much torn, and a piece of paper of the bigness of the note was pasted on the back, in order to keep it together; the number of which is dismembered, but there is a particular mark by which it can be very well known. Richmond, June 16, 1804.
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in Charlotte county, about eight miles below the court house, on Sunday the twentieth day of May last, a likely negro fellow by the name of TOM about twenty six years of age, stout, well made, rather of a bright complexion, his dress when he went off was a cotton coat and overalls, his coat was turned off with blue, though his dress is not material as he has a very noted car in his left hand occasioned by the cut of an axe, which cut was entirely through his hand, which causes his thumb to fall on the palm of his hand. I suppose from his conversation before he went off, that he will endeavor to pass as a free man, by the name of James Cook. Any person who will apprehend said slave, and secure him in jail so that I get him again, or deliver him to me, shall receive the above reward. If taken and committed to jail, I will thank the gentleman to forward a letter by post to Charlotte courthouse directed to the undersigned. JOHN D. RICHARDSON. June 22, 1804.