Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-11-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1205.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
BENJAMIN DU-VAL, At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond.
HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c.
Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, CONSISTING OF Hatters' Irons Logwood Coppers Viridegrease Fustick Spanish Indigo Oil of Vitriol Ag. Fortis Quicksilver Crude Tartar Bason Irons Bow-Strings Lining Calicoes Tassel Bands Rubbing Dishes Stampers Trenchers, &c.
Which added to his former Stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled, in his line of business, in this city.
He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future.
His experience for more than 12 years past, as Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers.
In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to undersell him. This he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own.
Any articles that may be ordered and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time.
Richmond, May 30, 1805. (3w3w1f)
At a Court of Quarterly Session held for the county of Lancaster, at the courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of August, 1805.
James Smith, vs. Walter Muschett, Baldwin M. Leland, Lydia E. Edwards and Thomas Huest, Jr.
THIS day came the plaintiff by his counsel, and the defendant Walter Muschett, not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said deft. is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the plff. by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said deft. appear here on the third Monday in November next and answer the bill of the plff. and it is further ordered that the other defts. do not pay, convey away or secrete the money or effects in their hands belonging to the said deft. Walter Muschett, until the further order and decree of this court concerning the same; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Argus for two months successively, and another posted at the front door of the courthouse of the county.
Copy—Teste, J. TOWLES, Clk.
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Friday the twenty-third day of August, 1805.
Daniel Wilson, sr. ex'or. of the last will and testament of Claiborne Anderson, dec'd Against Thomas Webster and Peter Webster, defts.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Thomas is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth. Therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant Thomas do appear here on the fourth Thursday in November next and answer the bill of the complainant, 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 on two several court days.
A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, Jr. C. A. C.
DOCT. JAMES WORRALL,
HAVING taken the first Brick house on the right hand side after passing the corner of the Cross street leading from the Brick Row to the head of the Basin, offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity, in the different branches of the MEDICAL PROFESSION. Persons residing in the country requiring his assistance, may depend on the most prompt and assiduous attention. Richmond, Oct. 21, 1805. w2m
NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Jesse Bowles, to secure the payment of a debt due to John Bowles will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 23d of November next, ONE UNIMPROVED LOT, near Hay's Brewery, adjoining Judge Marshall's lot, and is numbered in the plan of the city of Richmond, 580.
HUGH DAVIS, (wtds)
Oct. 27th 1805.
NOTICE, that Jacob Michaux, will petition the next Assembly to raise the ferry rates from his own lands in Powhatan to the lands of Samuel Woodson, in Goochland October 3, 1805. w4t
LAND FOR SALE, IN ALBEMARLE.
ON the 4th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of Richard H. Allen, on Mychene Creek, the Land whereon he lived, containing about 730 acres, a considerable part of which is excellent bottom, some now in timber, and about 20 acres adjoining the present meadow may be cleared & put into grass. The plantation is now in good farming order, having upwards of 200 acres of cleared land, the greater part of which has lately been cleared, and cultivated in regular rotation. There is on this farm a small bearing apple orchard of choice winter fruit. The improvements are all good, and calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family. The houses are assured against fire, and a very good well of water in the yard. This farm is situated in a genteel & sociable neighborhood, within 3 miles of the S. W. Mountains, 9 of Milton and the Rivanna river, 15 of Charlottesville, 30 of Columbia and 2 of the Merry Mills; it also lies adjoining a valuable range for stock, and near a vein of limestone. It will be sold on a credit of five years, in four equal payments, the first to fall due two years from the day of sale, and the balance in three annual payments from the day on which the first payment falls due. Good personal security will be required on one fourth of the purchase money, as also a mortgage on the property for the amount of the purchase. This land will be shown by the executors or by the overseer on the farm.
On the same day and at the same place, WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on 12 months credit, all the CROP of corn, wheat, tobacco, cots, hay, fodder, and STOCK of every description—among which are some valuable horses, cows and mules, cattle and sheep, some pork, and young hogs, every species of household and kitchen FURNITURE, a new Waggon and Gear, plantation Tools, &c. Bonds with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
DANNY MINOR, ALEXANDER GARRETT, } Ex'rs. October 8, 1805. LID
For Rent, for the ensuing year, TWO TENEMENTS:
One at the lower end of the Basin, near the cold spring, occupied by the subscriber as a grocery ever since it was erected, and is inferior to but few in the city for that business. The other tenement, (occupied the present year by Mr. Thomas Underwood, Jr.) is adjacent to the grocery, and pleasantly situated for a genteel private family—the two tenements may be taken together or separately. Possession of the grocery may be had at any time between this and the 1st day of December, and of the private dwelling the 15th of January next. I will SELL one or two TENEMENTS, on the canal, near the public warehouse—for further particulars apply to Archelaus Hughes. Richmond, October 1, 1805. wtf
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the General Assembly of Virginia, at the next session, praying that an act may pass to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting a Canal on the south side of the falls of James River, or otherwise improving the navigation of the river for the passage of Batteaux; and also for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Manchester. August 13.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly to grant a charter to a company entitled the Richmond Aqueduct Company, for carrying Spring Water through the said city. Richmond, Oct. 22d, 1805.
LAND & NEGROES, for SALE.
WILL be sold, on Thursday the ninth day of January next, at Cumberland court house, two TRACTS OF LAND, one tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Daniel, sen. and others; the other tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Coleman, sen. containing about 600 acres each; the situation of both tracts is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and well timbered; there is a sufficiency of land cleared on each tract to work six or eight hands to advantage; distant 15 miles from Cartersville, 8 miles from Gains, and 2 miles from Cumberland courthouse. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumable those who wish to purchase will first view the premises—The terms of sale is four equal annual payments, with bonds and approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Also fifteen likely Virginia SLAVES, on a credit of 12 months. Bonds with approved security will be required to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Wm. A. ALLEN, (wtds) October 7th, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE.
WILL be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Monday the first day of December next, a TRACT OF LAND, belonging to the estate of Berryman Johnson, dec. containing between 4 and 500 acres, lying in the lower end of Louisa, near the Southann river, adjoining the lands of Thomas Anderson, David Johnson, Wm. Chick and others. Twelve months credit will be given for one half of the purchase money, and two years for the balance, upon the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, and a deed of trust upon the property as an additional security. Purchasers may be accommodated with suitable divisions of this land into small lots if necessary. AUGUSTA A. JOHNSON, Adm'x. With the will annexed of Berryman Johnson. Oct. 23, 1805. wtds [son, dec.
COBB'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office. October 25, 1805.
A LIST Of persons, representing themselves to be American Seamen, impressed and detained in the British service for want of documents to prove their citizenship. As the former places of residence of these men are unknown at the Department of State, their friends are in this manner requested to procure proof of their citizenship, with descriptions of their persons, and forward the same to the Secretary of State, in order that proper application may be made for their discharge.
  John McConnell  Edward Owens    Henry Williams  Joseph M'Kedder    Robert Talman  Isaac or Th. Quenichet    Thomas Thompson  Nathaniel Tolman    Alex. Kirkwood  John Lowe    Charles Williams  Jonathan Archer    Thomas Church  Wm. Smith    Samuel Wilson  Hughes    Nicholas Powers  Joseph Murratt    John Burnmore  Joseph Woodson    Ebenezer Wright  John Jones    John Frederick  James Lassley    Wm. Wheeler  Charles Mitchell    John Bailey  William Blechford    John Farewell  William (alias) James    John Trumun  Deal    Joshua Porter  John Ferguson    Timothy Small  Wm. Wall, Jun.    Isaac Van Blaken  Marcus Stephens    Michael Nugent  Samuel Jenkins    Richard Matiers  William Rowland    Benjamin Lusina  John Robinson    W. S. Beard  John Jackson    Thomas Paton  John Woolicot    Mayhew Titton  James Lepper    Richard Stringe  John Seymour    Bosworth Cole  Edward Rogers    George Slean  Francis Davis    Thomas Crippen  John Smith    John Dennis  Thomas Manning    Wm. Clark  James Lynn    Benj. George  Lundonell or Lion Do-    James Stull  nell    John Stewart  David Coleman    Thomas Jones  Zeneas Swift    Nich. Coston  Edward Miller    Cato Martin  William Bull    Daniel Dyson  James Womsey    Richard Smythe  Archd. M'Kethline    Peter M'Farland  David Stafford    John Hunt  Frederick Rhodes    Wm. Hayes  James Watts    John Love  Samuel Sohier    James Campbell  John Rice    Alex. Carlisle  Anthony Nelson    Stephen Lewis  William Bond    Francis Edmonds  Thomas Simonson    Wm. Cole  Thomas Edwards    George Durant  Joseph Kerrin    Wm. Podd  Wm. Miles    Wm. Rhan  Edward Moore    Wm. Lyons  Henry Bowling    Wm. Wilson  John Soccum    James Choason  George Watson    Henry Bowling  Thomas Morris    Edward Robinson  Samuel Brown    Edward Westford  George Watson    George Gray  William Wall    Samuel Hills  Ebenezer Buckingham    John M. Walker  James Wilson    Samuel Dunkin  Joseph Widman    Benjamin Noyes  Philip Ford (alias) Ca-    J. Ruger, alias Jack  rolme    George Birch  Thomas Simonson    John Smith  John Ready    Samuel Danson  John Walsh    Anthony Kurras  John Thompson    Henry Feathers  George Walker    Henry Champmon  Daniel Merridith    John Lawson  John Johnson    Wm. Arnisrong  William Buck    Samuel Rowson  John Howes    Samuel Lloyd  Thomas White    Charles Harrison  Samuel Lloyd    John Walker  Peter Johnson    Thomas Jones  Daniel Johnson    Henry Waters  John Thompson    John Mashevay  George Mars    John Reu  George Watson    Frederick Rhoads  Daniel Merridith    James Green  William Finlay    George Campbell  John Grant    William Sherrard  Abraham Hamard    Richard Johnson  John Miller    Joseph Wilson  Liff Young    Lawrence Hollander  Thomas Pennock    James Riley  George Walby    John Frish  John Robinson    Francis Balnacost  Joseph Thompson    Peter Lewis  James Featherstone    John Mason  Elias Huett    Asa Thompson  William Sculla    William Chojean  Barns. M'Nutt    John Huett  John Hankerson    John Boston  Samuel B. Spencer    Peter Wilmott  Joseph Wilson    John Griffin  Joseph Hexis    James Goldsborough  Isaac Gains    Charles McBride  George W. Eddy    Richard Edwards  George Farrington    James M'Pherson  John Haniford    Henry Applewhite  James Gray    Wm. Sandiford  Thomas White    Wm. Jarvis  Richard Dawson    John Downing  Joseph Pierson    John Byrens  Richard Reed    Francis Wood  John Brack or Brock    John Davis  John Brown    Martin Doff  Benj. S. Hunt    Royal Tarbox  William Wilson    David Gull  Jno. Riek, Jr. alias Jno.    John Magrath  Benson    John Holmes  Joseph Hix    Jno. Baptiste Destando  Robert Coalson    John Greene  Samuel Brown    Wm. Hawker  Samuel Bond    Samuel Carr  Francis Lamott    David Collins  Peter Harvey    Edward Moore  Peter Lauries or Lewis    John Haley  William Sherrard    John Lindsay  Robert Crosbie    Thomas Rowe  Joseph Blake    John Copeland  William Jarvis (alias)    David Coleman  Jos. Talman    Wm. Herson or Har-  Clement Coffin    risson  Peter Wilson    Wm. Johnson or Wil-  Isaac Gains    mouth Johnson  Charles Low    Charles Robinson  Ebenezer Turner    John Slocum  Gilbert Lewis    Charles Lewis  William Robertson    Benjamin Mosley  William Thompson    Levi Hall   
Department of State, } October 25, 1805.
FROM THE RALEIGH (N. C.) REGISTER.
MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY.
The following letter from his Excellency Governor Williams to one of his Friends in Rockingham County, in this State, furnishes, perhaps, a more correct account of the above Territory, than any thing heretofore published. It is from this consideration, and from an opinion that such a description of the Country would be generally acceptable, that we have been favored with a copy of this letter for publication.
"Town of Washington, Miss. Ter. July 30th, 1805.
"DEAR SIR, "It is true I have written to you but once since my arrival in this country, but you and my other friends are assured it has not been for the want of a disposition to do so, but because I have not had time. —My double duty (for I am directed by the Government to continue as Commissioner) takes all my time, and more than a man ought to appropriate to business. However being so unexpectedly detained from my family and domestic concerns, to which I am so anxious to return, the delay can only be rendered tolerable, by being constantly employed in business.
"I am sorry to hear of the scarcity in your quarter, and the United States generally; as you very justly suppose nothing of that kind can take place on the banks of the Mississippi, the vast extent of country through which it flows, and the variety of climates it embraces, will always make its banks overflow with milk and honey, and not with muddy water alone, as is supposed by some in the States.
"To undertake a description of the quantity and kind of produce which floated down the river last spring, might only excite incredulity, as it does wonder in those who behold it. To see this KING of Rivers about the first of June, when it begins to mount its banks and roll along in majestic silence; its surface almost covered with boats and vessels, from the canoe to the ship of four hundred tons, built three thousand miles up it, carrying all kinds of produce and live stock, affords a scene only to be equalled by itself: yet, to a calculating mind, what is this to that which a few more years will effect? As to the fertility of the lands here it is indescribable. I will only state that the average calculation of the planter here is, three hundred dollars per annum for each hand they work, clear of all expenses; many make four and five—such a man for instance as Mr. — would make five hundred dollars for every able hand.
"Negro fellows in this country hire for from 150 to 200 dollars per year.
"The brokenness of the lands here is considered an advantage. In the first place it contributes to health, and secondly it preserves the range. Were it all level, it would be settled up so thick as to destroy the range entirely, as it is the case in Kentucky and great part of Tennessee. But those rich hills which can't be settled or cultivated, will always afford good range. There is no feeding of stock in this country in the winter except such as are used.
"As to the healthiness of this country, sir, I will venture an opinion founded on experience and observation: This is as healthy as any country I ever was in, if you keep clear of the swamps, which you know in all countries are sickly. Conclude for yourself, of a country so broken generally as the lands on Logan's Creek (but as rich as the Nile and entirely covered with cane) and well watered. You see in this country, as much old age and as many grey hairs, as much corpulency, & as many red cheeks, as in any other. It is true great numbers come to this country & die here; but who are they, and how do they come? They are boat-men who have been two or three months on the river. How such characters live need not be described to you.—When they arrive, most of them at once go into all the luxuries and dissipations, which the cities and towns do and always will afford, the effects of which prove fatal to most of them, who are thus improvident. This has given this country the character of being sickly.
"This climate is very agreeable in the summer, and in the winter delightful. I have never been as sensible of the heat here as in N. Carolina, or Pennsylvania; there the nights are frequently more distressingly hot than the days—here it is the reverse. There have been very few nights this summer in which a blanket covering was disagreeable before day. It is said that some days last week were as hot as is common in this country and the Thermometer was not above ninety-four.
"As to politics, I suppose you cannot expect much from me on that score, you living more in the way of such things than myself. I will only say for our little quarter, it will be very soon more quiet and settled than ever, and that too with general satisfaction; except with Cato West
and his small party, who have attempted to embarrass my administration, but all to no effect. They have heretofore assumed the name of Republicans, and for a while perhaps imposed themselves on the general administration as such: but I call them perfect Jacobins, and those of the worst kind, for, taken collectively as a party, they are both ignorant and vile.
The people in this country are generally well disposed to the present administration, and those measures so generally approved by the nation at large.—All they want is a chance to evince their attachment to a just administration. But the man at the head of affairs here, who affords it, and who makes qualification for office, and political dogmas or creeds his guide, will and must expect to receive all the vengeance of this West faction, as I have done. But it has had but one effect, that is, to give themselves a LUCIFERIAN FALL.
My best respects and any information this letter may contain to Mr. — and the rest of your neighbors, for I have not time to write another letter now to any of them.
I am with usual Sentiments of respect, Your's, &c. ROBT. WILLIAMS.
FROM THE POLITICAL REGISTER.
Mr. Editor.—I send you for publication, an authentic, important paper—the report of a national board of health, upon contagious pestilence, as the subject is at present understood in England.
This document is greatly interesting to America, as well as to England, as it identifies the pestilence so lately desolating the garrison of Gibraltar, with the yellow fever of the United States, which has so frequently visited them of late years:
As it contains the reflected opinion of men eminently qualified to judge, that this disease is of a highly contagious nature; and which, if once introduced into their own country, might produce the most fatal consequences:
As these respectable persons make a clear distinction between this dreadful malady, and the worst indigenous distemper of their own climate:
As we find in it the fullest acquiescence in the intelligible doctrine that the yellow fever, as well as the plague, may be carried from country to country, which might a little shake our faith in the Websterian revolution of a recent change in the constitution of the atmosphere, to which this calamity has been attributed.—And as an important disorder, that its visitations and ravages might be within human mean to prevent:
It is highly important in the article which treats of insulating the sick, so strongly enjoined!—Not conceiving that the feelings of individuals should stand in the way of measures necessary to guarantee the general safety:
But principally as indicating the means to be employed, it is, in effect, an advice to us, with regard to the precaution against a scourge, the greatest evil of which is not even the number of its victims.
A CITIZEN.
FIRST REPORT OF THE BRITISH BOARD OF HEALTH.
An outline of a plan to prevent the spreading of the plague, or other contagious diseases, presented by the board of health, agreeable to the instructions of his majesty's most honorable privy council.
Published in London, August 27th.
In obedience to the commands of his majesty's most honorable privy council, we proceeded to the consideration of the third head of their lordship's instructions, and to the detail of the measures, which it would be proper to adopt, in case of the plague, or other infectious disease, attended with great mortality, should pass the barrier of the quarantine, and actually appear amongst us.
It is so long since the plague has visited this country, that it is in some degree necessary to recall the mind to the miseries inflicted upon a nation by that greatest of all calamities to which the human race is subject, in order that we may hold ourselves the more ready to comply with the regulations and orders which the exigencies of such a time would call for.—Unquestionably the misery produced by a wide spreading pestilence far exceeds all others, and considering the size of our towns, and the population of them, particularly of the metropolis, there is hardly any nation that would have so much to dread from the calamity as this kingdom. The destruction of thousands of individuals, the interruption of trade, the check to manufactures and commerce, and the consequent diminution of the public revenue, are some of the certain evils attendant upon pestilence; the regulations therefore, and orders necessary to check its progress, or to extinguish it at its first ap-

pearance, however strict they may be, cannot be deemed harsh or severe, when the magnitude of the object for which they are framed is considered. Nor indeed is there any reason to fear that the good sense of the nation would not readily acquiesce in measures, the utility and advantages, as well as the necessity of which, would be obvious.
It should be observed, that the following regulations are founded chiefly on experience in what has been called the plague of the Levant. But as no disease can be said to equal, still less to exceed this, in its infectious and fatal nature, it is not unreasonable to presume, that the precautions which have been found sufficient to guard against that, would likewise be effectual, against the sickness which lately prevailed at Gibraltar, or any other contagious and mortal distemper.
The experience of many centuries has shown, that the plague has spread by near approaches to, or actual contact with, the person of the sick, and by cloaths and apparel, which having imbibed the poison, are capable of retaining it. Hence it is only necessary to keep at a certain distance from those ill of the disease, and from such things as have been exposed to it, in order to avoid the contagion. This is the great principle we are all along to keep in view. All the regulations of quarantine rest upon this foundation. The separation of the sick from those that are well, furnishes the only means which promises any reasonable security against the spreading of such calamities.
Of the success of these precautions we have many signal instances. Since the fatal year of 1720, at Marseilles, several persons at different periods have been afflicted with the plague in the Lazaretto of that port; yet by a careful prevention of intercourse it has not spread. Also persons under the same roof, in different apartments, when all communication has been cut off, have not suffered. The practice in the factories at Aleppo, and elsewhere, of "shutting-up," as it is termed, affords a well known example of the same kind, where the merchant continues in perfect security in the midst of a surrounding pestilence, whilst the inhabitants of contiguous houses, not cut off from the intercourse with the common people, become victims of the disease. In the year 1771 the plague raged at Moscow, and in the month of September destroyed in that city 27,000 persons, while the nobility and opulent gentry, who confined themselves to their palaces or houses, suffered very little. And Mertens who was a physician on the spot, informs us, that it broke out seven different times in the orphanage there, containing 1400 persons, and was as often suppressed by means of a careful separation.
Likewise of the pestilential disorder, lately so fatal at Malaga, we are informed, that the inhabitants of Medina Sidonia remained unaffected so long as the governor kept the gates shut; but upon intercourse being permitted, the disease presently attacked them; yet then, by a vigilant and judicious police, it was confined to one quarter of the town, and did not extend its ravages further. The plague appeared in our army during the late glorious campaign in Egypt several times; but from the good care that was immediately taken to separate the sick from the sound, and to prevent such intercourse as is allowed by the Turks, the mischief it occasioned was comparatively small, and the disorder was suppressed.
These and other similar facts, point out, in a very convincing manner, the advantage to be derived from careful separation, and the necessity of a strict observation of the regulations to be laid down for this purpose.
(To be continued.)
FROM THE BALTIMORE EVENING POST.
I SEND for insertion in your paper, a precious morsel, an important extract from the writings of the famous Peter Porcupine, the favorite champion of the Anglo-federalists, the god of their idolatry, who was to overturn republicanism and re-establish kingly government in his majesty's colonies. I request that every American may read it with attention, and compare dates, and times, and circumstances. This man was once a most conspicuous character in the United States; he abused the people of America to their teeth; he insulted their government; and he reviled their character in the centre of their chief city; taking care to contrast and exalt the kingly government of England, and the superior wisdom and purity of its ministers, Pitt, Dundas, Windham, &c. This language was so very agreeable to a certain party, and their patronage of the man was so obvious, that it began to be strongly suspected that certain characters then high up in congress, &c. not only understood his drift, but assisted in his machinations. The well known diplomatic dexterity of the then English minister, Mr. Liston, gave good grounds for the suspicion that certain portions of the English secret service money had found their way across the Atlantic.
But, mutatis mutandis, every thing is subject to change. Meantime, Mr. Liston, &c. no longer figure in congress, nor in high places—Dundas is impeached for peculation, and Peter Porcupine is become the accuser of Pitt himself! In Philadelphia, Peter extolled that minister as the greatest man in the universe—in London, he charges him with impurity of principle! But let Peter speak for himself.
Mr. Cobbett, in what he calls his "examination of Mr. Pitt's case," after having censured, in very strong terms, the financial abilities of that gentleman and Mr. Dundas, directly advertises to his own arguments and conduct which he concluded a new paper in Philadelphia.
"Will do remember the time when Mr. Pitt was making his fine declarations in parliament—I was then in America, and the friends of England in that country will recollect the exultation with which I rejected his actions, and circulated his reproof of those who dared to dispute the solidity of his financial system. Little did we
imagine, that, at that very time, he was prop up his system by the miserable expedient we are now brought to light—Little did we imagine, that, a prop to his system, he had lent the public money to members of parliament without interest! In short, we believed all that he said! I dare not look at, may I blush to think of, the pages. I might say the volumes, I have written in praise of Mr. Pitt's virtue and talents, particularly his financial skill and his bold real party! God forgive me, how I have lashed his American opponents, like so many hounds for representing Messrs. Pitt and Dundas as men who supported their power by accommodating members of parliament! what blows did I deal the writers who had what I thought, the impudence to assert, that the financial fabric of England was rotten; that bank notes would soon begin to depreciate, and share the same fate as congress paper money; that the loans to government were paid in paper, and sometimes in paper belonging to the public—in short, that the whole machine was moved by the minister and a host of low men engaged in the trade of paper money—what blows did I deal them, at the very time that the minister and old George Rex was clubbing their wit to cheat the world with a pamphlet on the subject! when the minister and a few brokers were fabricating wind bills to meet the demands upon the public! the Americans well knew what wind and accommodation paper is, &c. &c. &c. See Cobbett's Weekly Register, 23d June, 1805.
It is needless to make reflections on this important document; the language is so full, clear, and explicit, that it must strike every man, even of the meanest capacity; "he that runs, may read." If this bold man blushes for his conduct, who was only an emissary, what should they do, men of America, who either openly or secretly abetted and encouraged his schemes to overturn the liberties of their country?—I humbly suggest to all good federalists, (for many men of that party were certainly misled and deceived,) that as their file leader has changed his tune, it is full time that they alter theirs—when the chief of the tory writers confesses his faults with a blush—think, reader, of Peter Porcupine's blushes! It can be no shame for others to follow the example.
None of these papers are more violent and insidious than the Port Folio, and this is a favorite work with all loyalists.
Foreign Intelligence.
VIENNA, Aug. 17.
DECLARATION OF THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. Although the emperor has not as yet taken any direct part in the different efforts which have been made in the course of the present maritime war, to reconcile the belligerent parties, and effect the re-establishment of peace, his majesty has not been the less ardently desirous that an object so beneficial should be obtained by the exertions of the power whose mediation was particularly solicited for that purpose.
This desire on the part of the court of Vienna was necessarily increased from the time that events, involving directly the interests and the balance of the continent, were produced by subsequent consequences of the war between France and England, and from the time that his majesty the emperor of the French had publicly declared that the final settlement of the affairs of Lombardy should be deferred until the conclusion of this war, when it would be included in the negotiations which would take place for its termination. From that time the court of Vienna, who has possessions in Italy, & towards whom engagements were entered into respecting that important part of Europe, found herself immediately interested in the success of the negotiation for peace; and she has, in consequence, declared, on different occasions, how anxious she was to have it in her power to contribute to accelerate their opening.
It resulted from this disposition on her part, that nothing could be more satisfactory to her than the intelligence of the pacific proposal made at the beginning of this war by his majesty the emperor of the French to the court of London; and of that of this latter power, in which she referred, upon that point, to the interference of his majesty the emperor of all the Russias; proposals which announced, on the part of both powers, a moderate and conciliating disposition, which it was hoped the mission of M. Novosiltzoff to Paris, offered and accepted with equal alacrity, would realize.
It is, therefore, with the deepest regret that the emperor has learned that this mission has been cut short by the recent changes in the condition of the republics of Genoa and Lucca. Finding on his side, in these late changes, reasons of additional weight for desiring the speedy commencement of conciliatory measures, and not being willing to relinquish the hopes which he had built upon the spirit of moderation professed and solemnly confirmed by the French sovereign, the court of Vienna hastens to offer its good offices, in the hope that the general expectation which was entertained from the conciliating temper of all the powers, should not be again disappointed. She therefore invites the courts of St. Petersburg and the Tuilleries to immediately renew the negotiation which was on the point of being opened; being ready to lend her most earnest assistance to this desirable object, flattering herself that the court of Berlin will also contribute towards it on her side as a necessary consequence of the lively interest which she has always professed
to take in the re-establishment of the public repose.
August. 1805. The authority of this State paper is doubted.—It ill agrees with the preparations of war making throughout Germany; and has not appeared in the Paris papers.
VIENNA, Aug. 21.
We learn that government has given orders for marching 15,000 men to reinforce the troops in the Tyrol. They are composed of veteran infantry and hussars. The Arch duke John, is to command in the Tyrol, with Gen. Mack, for his second.
The troops destined for the camp of Budwoin, are on the march—to which the regiments in Bohemia are to be united. Three other camps are forming, one near Grantz; another near Luzemburg; and a third near Lutz. [Moniteur.]
Aug. 14. On the 12th inst. the levy of recruits commenced here, and in all the hereditary dominions of the emperor, with great activity: The movements of troops are also continuing.
Aug. 15. Notwithstanding all the appearances of an approaching rupture, many people are of opinion, that war will not take place, but that more probably a congress will be held. However, it is very likely, that the whole army will be placed on the war establishment, by the first of September. Moreover, it is positively asserted, that several battalions of the frontier troops are already on the Austrian frontiers. A great military promotion is also spoken of, in which a Field Marshal, some Generals, and Major Generals, will be appointed.
On the 13th inst. a train of 102 pieces of cannon, with the necessary ammunition, left Vienna for Italy; and the road from Vienna to Baden is so covered with troops, that travellers can hardly pass that way.
On the 20th of this month, the Archduke Charles will set out on his journey to Italy.
The archduke has ordered, that in future, in time of war, the officers of foot, from the captain down to ensign, both included, shall not be permitted to have any horses with them. Their camp equipage must consist of no more than two uniforms, six shirts, two pair of boots, six pocket handkerchiefs, and two cravats. By this regulation, the officers will save much unnecessary expense, and the conveyance of the baggage by land carriage will be much more convenient.
They write from Milan, the 30th of July, as follows:—The French troops in Italy have been in constant motion, for this month past; and they assemble in great numbers, on the Austrian frontiers, especially on the river Chiese, where near Mount Chiaro, an army of 30,000 men is already assembled; the destination of which is not yet known. The fortifications of Turin and Mantua are also placed in the strongest state of defence.
August 17. Switzerland demands the protection of Austria; and has sent deputies to Vienna, for that purpose; but no answer has been given them.
Generals Strauch and Weissenwolf have proceeded to Galicia to guide the march of the Russian troops.
Amidst preparations for war, there are still hopes of peace. It was said Bonaparte had yielded; but this is not believed; as it is not agreeable to his character to yield; and affairs are so entangled that it would be difficult for him to give way. It is more generally thought that he will risk every thing. If hostilities do not commence this year, they will certainly begin in the spring.
SALZBURG, (Bavaria) August 14. All the troops quartered near the Turkish frontier are under orders. The Austrians are moving towards the Inn and the Tyrol. Besides the 12,000 men at Braunau, a considerable force has proceeded towards Sharding. [Moniteur.]
MUNICH, (Bavaria) August 15. A general uneasiness pervades the public mind. The armaments of Austria are a sufficient proof that she is determined on war, and the immense bodies of troops which she is marching to the Inn, indicate an intention on her part to take possession of Bavaria, as the first operation. The Austrian minister has hinted that the measure would take place. In consequence, many persons expect every moment to see the Austrians marching against Munich; and the elector of Bavaria finds himself constrained to take measures of precaution for his States, and his personal safety. [Ibid.]
INSPRUCK, (Tyrol) August 12. All the troops of the Monarchy are on the march. Various camps are forming. Prince Charles has purchased the horses for his suite: The Archduke John sets out in 20 days. [Ibid.]
ST. PETERSBURGH, Aug. 13. M. de Novosiltzoff returned to this capital on the 4th inst. The troops are arriving on all sides. Count de BUZAEVEN, General of Infantry, and military Gov. of Riga, and Lt. Gen. ESSEN, are already arrived. Gen. BENNIGSEN is daily expected. Baron de WINZINGEN, is also on his return from Vienna.
The greatest Warlike preparations are making in all parts of the Russian empire. A messenger left this city yesterday for England, who it is reported, is the bearer of the treaty concluded between Russia, Sweden and England. It is also said, that the Prussian minister will leave this capital to day or to-morrow.
It is said that our troops will shortly march into the Austrian territories, particularly Galicia and Silesia, in the neighborhood of Jagerndorf and Troppau. There is a report too of an embarkation of troops for Swedish Pomerania, and likewise troops for another destination.
LONDON, Sept. 6. The cession of Swedish Pomerania to Russia, is officially contradicted. This is an important fact; as it is now not unreasonable to suppose that Prussia will remain neutral; for we know not of any other point upon which the cabinets of Petersburg and Berlin are likely to disagree.
Government has received information, that the camp at Boulogne was breaking up, and the troops marching towards the Rhine. Sir Sydney Smith, has been off the French coast reconnoitering. The French Moniteur complains of the desertion of the Italian troops into Germany.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
Admiralty Office, Sept. 3. A letter has just been received from Capt. BARTON, of the Goliah, dated Aug. 18, informing of the capture, on the 16th, of La Torche, a French national corvette, of 18 guns, and 196 men commanded by Capt. Deben, having on board 52 of the late Blanche's crew. She was one of the Squadron that destroyed the Blanche.
Dispatches have been received from Admiral Collingwood, informing of the arrival of the combined fleet at Cadiz, the 20th August, consisting of 28 sail of the line. Sir Robert Calder, and Admiral Collingwood had been made acquainted with the fact.
Admiral Cornwallis mentions, that a squadron of ten sail of French ships, (four of the line) had chased the Melampus frigate on the 30th of August, off the Penmarks. They are supposed to be the ships left at Vigo and bound to L'Orient.
The homeward bound Jamaica fleet of 155 sail, has arrived; without the loss of a single ship, or at most but one.
Our letters from Falmouth state, that the homeward bound East-India fleet were in sight.
The Rochefort squadron it is said slipped into Brest, when Cornwallis hauled off to intercept the combined squadron.
French and Dutch accounts.
PARIS, Aug. 31. The frontiers of the Empire seem to be menaced by the movements of the Austrian armies. Thirty thousand men are to march from the camps of Boulogne to the banks of the Rhine. This intelligence may surprise those who have even foreseen it.
In fact we might foresee that the envious hatred of the British Cabinet, and the fear with which the genius of the Emperor Napoleon fills it, would induce Mr. Pitt to exhaust all the efforts of intrigue and corruption, to divide the dangers that menaced England, and make the continent share them with her; but we may well be astonished that Austria should have so soon forgotten the lesson of experience, and that she should still give herself up to those sinister councils which have twice dragged her to the brink of a bottomless abyss.
Vanquished for several years, she had received from the magnanimity of the conqueror, more advantages than she would have dared to demand after victories; and it is against the hero, who, respecting courage and misfortune, stopped in his triumphs, and twice saved her by a generous peace, that she is going to rekindle, at the voice of a perfidious ally, a war, which to her, will have neither legitimate object nor end.
But there is in future more than one day of Marengo to France and Austria.
The Hungarians, the Germans, will perhaps be tired of shedding their blood to preserve to the English the commercial and naval despotism which has so often insulted the Austrian Flag—The French will never be tired of fighting for the Freedom of the Seas, from which it is wished to banish them—for the defence of their property which it is wished to destroy—for the prosperity of their Manufactures, which it is wished to stifle—for the majesty and greatness of the Empire which only wound the pride of their enemies—they will be faithful to the remembrance of their past glory, and to the sentiment of their present happiness.
In the storm of the Revolution, when we were without chief, without law, without union, without government, & without bread, we made coalesced Europe respect the independence of our territory. The Revolution is at an end, order is restored, the State flourishing; he who restored laws, victory, and honor, leads on our soldiers, and presides over our destinies. Half Europe is for our success, even though it is fighting against us—it is easy to see on which side the danger will be.
A Decree was made by His Majesty, at the Imperial Camp of Boulogne, on the 25th, concerning the levy of the conscription for the year 14.—Pursuant to this decree, the 50,000 conscripts for the year 14, which by virtue of the law of the 27th Nivose, year 13, are to be raised to complete the army to its establishment, and the thirty thousand to remain as a reserve or to raise the army to the war establishment, are to be put into actual service.
NEIL M'COULL, Has received by the late arrival from London and Liverpool, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805. if it
WASHINGTON CITY, November 1. The following papers have been recently received from England. Their authenticity may be relied on. The decision they announce is the more important from a contrary one having heretofore been adopted in the British tribunals.
WHITEHALL, 22 June, 1805. Council Office.
SIR, THE Lords of his Majesty's most honorable Privy Council having had under their consideration a report of his Majesty's Advocate, Attorney and Solicitor General, upon the petition of Thos. and Isaac Littledate, setting forth that on the arrival of the American ship Leda, Williamson, master, at the port of Liverpool from New-Noris, with a cargo of flour and staves, the entry of the said cargo had been objected to on the ground that the master of the said vessel had not become a citizen of the U. States previous to their Independence, and that the said vessel was not entitled to import the said goods for home consumption, according to the act of 37th of his majesty, chap. 97, and it appearing by the said report that the master of the said ship is qualified to be the master of an American ship, so as to entitle the said ship legally to import goods into this country under the statutes referred to. I am directed to transmit a copy of the said report to you, for the information of the commissioners of his majesty's customs, and I am to desire that directions may be given to the officers of the customs of Liverpool, to admit the cargo of the said ship to be entered for home consumption under the statute of 37 of his majesty, chap. 97.
I am, &c. (Signed) W. FAWKENER. CUSTOM-HOUSE—London, July 1, 1805.
Let the Collector and Comptroller of Liverpool take care that the directions contained in Mr. Fawkener's letter (of which the foregoing is a copy) be duly obeyed.
By order of the comm'rs. (Signed) J. HUME.
To the Lords of his Majesty's most honorable Privy Council. MAY IT PLEASE YOUR LORDSHIPS,
IN obedience to your Lordships directions, signified to us by Mr. Fawkener, we have taken into consideration the petition of Thomas and Isaac Littledate, setting forth that on the American ship Leda, Williamson, master, at the port of Liverpool from New-York, with a cargo of flour and staves, the entry of the said cargo had been objected to on the ground that the master of the said vessel (who is a native of Scotland) had not become a citizen of the United States previous to their Independence, and that the said vessel could not therefore legally import the said goods into this Kingdom for home consumption according to the terms of the act of the 37th of his Majesty, chap. 97. And we have the honor to report our opinion to be under the authority of the case of Wilson versus Maryat in the King's bench in 1798, and afterwards in the Exchequer chamber in 1799, that Williamson having become a citizen of the United States, and having (as it is to be presumed) a bona fide residence there, is qualified to be the master of an American ship so as to entitle such ship legally to import goods into this country under the statute referred to.
All of which is humbly submitted to your Lordships' wisdom. (Signed) J. NICHOLL. S. PERCIVALL. VICARY GIBBS.
NORFOLK, October 30. We are authorised to say, that the merchants of this place, have determined to present a representation to the government, of the depredations which have been committed on their commerce by the different belligerent powers, and that memorials accompanied with documents in each case, are now preparing.
We are happy to know that this measure has been at last adopted, and have been surprised that it has been so long delayed. Although the government may not be ignorant of all these depredations, there is no one who can suppose that it can take newspaper accounts for official documents, to justify a representation to a foreign government, it is unandid to suppose so.
October 31. Captain Cochran, arrived here last evening in 58 days from Ayambo, (Spain) says, that he spoke a British frigate, who informed him that the combined French and Spanish Fleets were in Cadiz, blockaded by a British squadron of 29 sail of the line—He also states, that the forts in Cadiz are garrisoned by French troops!
Capt. Cox, from Bermuda, gives the following account of singular address and enterprize. A government schooner of 14 guns, completely fitted and provisioned for a cruise of six months, was laying in the port of St. Georges. On account of some circumstance, it became necessary to put the master of a French privateer and about 45 of his men on board the schr. they were not confined in irons, and only a corporal's guard put over them. The officers of the schr. were mostly on shore. The master of the privateer took this occasion to overpower the guard, whom he confined below, & then dressing himself in the uniform of the Lieutenant, & dismissing his men, he got the schr. under weigh, passed the batteries without interruption, and giving three cheers when he turned the point out of reach of the guns,

he proceeded on a cruise with a stronger vessel than he had lost, and one more completely fitted.
The situation of the harbor, on account of the number of forts and cannon mounted in the different parts of the harbor, and the difficulty of the navigation of the channel in some places not more than 200 feet wide, rendered this a hazardous undertaking in the open day. The Frenchman owes, we understand, his success to the strict discipline of the guard having charge of a piece of cannon at one of the alarm posts. One person only had discovered the Frenchman in this business, who went with all speed to the guard and told them the circumstance, requesting them to fire and alarm the forts below; but this the guard refused, alleging that they were ordered never to fire, but by the orders of the Commandant; before the Commandant could be found the Frenchman was clear of the port.
November 2. We are sorry to confirm the account of the loss of the schooner Sisters, from Fredericksburg to this place, with a cargo of upwards of 400 barrels of flour—she went ashore in the gale on Saturday night last, on Cape Charles, where she went to pieces—the crew and a gentleman passenger got safe with much difficulty; it is expected that the principal part of her cargo will be saved.
JUST ARRIVED From Europe, and to be seen at the BELL TAVERN—A GRAND COLLECTION OF
FIGURES, (AS NATURAL AS LIFE)
Representing the Great Monarchs & High Personages in Europe, &c. General WASHINGTON THOMAS JEFFERSON General HAMILTON His Holiness PIUS VII. the present Pontiff. Charles IV. King of Spain Ferdinand, Prince of Austria Louis XVI. late King of France Maria Antoinette, late Queen of France The Dauphin of France Francis II. Emperor of Germany Maria Teresa, Charlotte, Empress of Germany Maria Teresa, daughter of the late King of France Alexander I. Emperor of Russia General Bonaparte Ferdinand, Prince of the Two Sicilies The Great Emperor, Nero, tyrant of Rome The famous philosopher Seneca, condemned to die by order of the said Emperor, on account of his writing books and voicing against his tyranny. He is to be seen sitting on a chair bleeding to death, having the four veins opened, which is the same situation he was in when dying. Prince of Peace. George III. King of England. General Moreau. General Desaix, killed at the memorable battle of Marengo. The Archduke Charles, General in Chief of the Austrian Army. The celebrated Father Valentine, Chief Engineer at Mantua, by whose great abilities that city was enabled to hold out so long against the French. Marat, a representative of the people at Paris. Amirante, Bey of Alexandria, in Egypt. The celebrated Charlotte Cordé, in the act of assassinating Marat in the Bath, to revenge the death of her lover and her brother, whom the said Marat had caused to be guillotined, after which she was also carried to the scaffold. Robespierre, one of the French tyrants during the Convention. Admiral Nelson. Jean Jacques Rousseau. These Figures have been procured by an able Artist, at an extraordinary expense, and have afterwards been exhibited at Rome, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, and several other Cities in Europe, and have always excited Admiration! * The Figures will be exhibited to commence at 9 o'clock in the morning, till 10 in the evening. * The company at intervals, will be entertained by a choice band of Music, with several Italian pieces. * Admittance for grown persons FIFTY CENTS—Children HALF PRICE. * The Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond, are respectfully informed, that they will remain here only one week. November 4th, 1805.
Notice.
THAT the Trustees of the late firm of Daniel and William Guerrant, late merchants of New-Canton, will, on Thursday the 19th of December next, meet at the house occupied by the subscriber in the said town, in order to make a dividend of monies collected, agreeable to the deed of trust. All those who have claims against the said firm, are requested to attend on the above day, personally, or by agent, properly authorized to receive and grant discharges for their respective dividends.
By order="right"> By order of the Trustees. William Guerrant.
October 30th, 1805.
WILL be Rented, on Saturday the 21st December, 1805, to the highest bidder, the FARM, formerly the property of Samuel Scherer, dec. in Hanover county, for 6 or 8 years—on it there is a commodious dwelling, 2 barns and other convenient houses, &c.—it is deemed unnecessary to say any thing of the soil, as none it is presumed will rent till they have examined. There is 50 bushels of wheat sowed. On the same day will be offered for sale, all the STOCK belonging to the farm, consisting of horses, mules, cows, sheep and hogs, a Carriage, some Furniture and a complete set of Farming Tools. The terms of the sales will be six months credit for all sums exceeding 10 dollars; bond and approved security will be requested.
Hanna Scherer, } Adm's. George Scherer, } November 1, 1805.
TO be SOLD, at Warren, in Albemarle county, on the 10th of December next,—One Hundred
PRIME NEGROES,
Consisting of men, women, boys and girls. A credit of one, two and three years will be allowed, upon the purchasers giving bond and a approved security. On account of the length of credit more than ordinary attention will be paid to the securities that will be required.
Wilson Cary Nichols. Warren, Oct. 31, 1805.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY. Tobacco, 30s to 33s Cash. Wheat, 7s 6d do. Flour, fine, 42s do. Flour, superfine, 45s do. Corn, 27s do. Hemp, (clean) £50 do. Iron, £33 do. Bacon, 15d do. Whiskey, 3s 7d do.
CREED TAYLOR, Esquire, was on Saturday unanimously appointed by the Executive of this Commonwealth, a Judge of the General Court, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge Jones.
The Executive, we understand, would not have proceeded to the appointment at this time, as the Legislature will meet on the first Monday in next month, had they not conceived the clause in the Constitution vesting them with this power in the recess imperative, and consequently that it was their duty to fill the vacancy immediately.
All the returns for governor of Pennsylvania have been received. They give Mr. McKean a majority of 5139 votes. Joseph Bloomfield has been re-elected governor of New-Jersey without opposition.
Robert Whitehill is elected a representative in the Congress of the United States, in the room of John A. Hanna, deceased, and Samuel Smith in the room of John B. C. Lucas resigned. Both these gentlemen are republican.
Last Saturday, says the Staunton paper of Friday last, for about two or three hours in the middle of the day, we were visited with a pretty regular fall of snow; the weather being cool, its remains were observable until Monday.—We have understood that ten days before the fall of snow here, it had fallen considerably on some of our neighboring mountains.
EUROPEAN NEWS.
By several arrivals yesterday (says the Boston General of the 23d ult.) we were favored with Dutch papers to the 1st, French papers to the 5th, London papers to the 8th, and Liverpool papers to the 9th September.—Several days later than before received. They contain the appearance at least, of highly interesting intelligence.
WAR—A long and bloody war was on the point of commencing between France, assisted perhaps, by Prussia and Bavaria, on one side; and Russia, and Austria, backed by Great Britain and aided by Sweden, on the other. This event was placed beyond doubt.
The French army lately embodied near Bologna, and the French and Dutch troops embarked in Holland, had actually debarked and had marched towards the Rhine. A few divisions were left at Bologna; but every battalion had left the Textel. In every part of France, all the engines of war was in operation. The French funds have experienced a great fall.
Two Russian armies were, it was confidently said on the march for Germany; and Austrian officers had actually been dispatched to conduct them. The Russian forces at Corfu were ready for immediate action.
The accounts from Austria are not explicit. One day they talk of peace, and negotiation; but on the next present us with whole columns of accounts of marching armies—new formed camps; the most efficient preparations for immediate war; and the advances of vast bodies of veteran troops to the very frontiers of France and Italy.
There are reports, that hostilities had commenced in Suabia, and that Venice had been taken by the French. Neither of these do we credit. Time had not been given the French to reach Suabia, or Venice. We doubt not, however, that these possessions of the Emperor of Germany, will experience the first effects of the new war.
New expeditions were fitting out in England; and the expectations of invasion were no more. No naval affair, of consequence had taken place; and the blockades of Brest, and Cadiz, was continued. The English had been extremely fortunate in the arrival of their colonial fleets.
The expedition at Malta, under Sir James Craig, was expected to sail, shortly, with 2000 of the garrison; probably to join the Russians at Corfu to act against the French in Italy.
We have the Indiana law of negroes and mulattoes. All brought into that territory under 15 years, are to serve, the males till 35 years of age, and the females till 35 years of age. All over that age, are to serve by agreement, and if the term carries them above 45 years of age, then the master into give bond that such do not become chargeable to the country. All children born after the law, are to serve till 30, or 25 years of age, and are to serve under the law of apprentices, to be removed if ill treated. Every thing relating to this interesting concern deserves to be mentioned and examined.—Salem Reg.
Distinguished characters, eminent for their virtues and patriotism—men whom millions look on with reverence, as the whole tenor of their lives is in agreement with their pretensions—such men confer on their associates a dignity; they shed a lustre on their companions, but their intimates and bosom friends, the witnesses of their public actions, and the depositaries of their private thoughts, are by this very intimacy raised nearly on a level with themselves. These reflections were unavoidably, on considering the conduct of the federalists towards Col. Lear. Washington is forever on their tongues, but their hearts are far removed from him. Who has longest enjoyed the intercourse and acquaintance of Washington? Col. Lear. Who amongst the host of men who surrounded him, did he select for his intimate and his friend? Col. Lear. In fine, who did he confide in here, and solemnly consecrated that confidence, by the appointment of Executor of his will? Col. Lear. Yet this man, so honored by Washington; this man, above all others enjoying his intimacy in gloomy times of distress, as well as in smiling seasons of peace and hilarity, have resolved to destroy—not that they like or dislike him or the Treaty he has made, or that
they even respect the character of Washington himself; or in any degree feel for the reputation of our country. It is only to gratify their spleen against Mr. Jefferson and his supporters—that the administration and his numerous friends, that they have decided on his murderous destruction. These are the objects which provoke their malignity: these are the men who resist their ambition, and these are the barriers which prevent a renewal of scenes of remembered pillage and desolation. To these men, the preservation and rations of their country, have they sworn eternal hate, and would league with hell itself to accomplish their downfall and destruction—off with his head—to much for Buckingham.—ib.
In our first page will be found, an interesting letter from Governor Williams, of the Mississippi Territory, giving a very flattering account of the fertility and resources of that part of the union; and another from Judge Toulmin, speaking equally well of the Tombigbee Settlement—the correctness of which cannot be doubted. And yet we can affirm, that Col. Hawkins, the Agent of Indian Affairs, as he passed through this city, gave it as his confirmed opinion (and he has traversed them in all directions) "that these countries offer no advantage to Farmers tolerably settled in either this State or Virginia." He also considers them as unhealthy.
The opinion of these respectable characters are at variance as to the desirableness of these new countries. Being in possession of this difference of opinion, we hold it our duty to state it, and leave our readers to make their own conclusions. It behoves every man, before he breaks up his present habitation (which in every situation has its comforts) and undertakes the trouble and fatigue of a removal and new settlement, to be well assured that he is about to exchange them for greater and more substantial advantages, and most especially that he is moving to a healthy situation; as without good health, no other advantage can be enjoyed.
As Col. Hawkins travelled in the stage, his stay at any place on the road gave but little opportunity for satisfying enquiry. We are happy to learn, however, that on his return from the seat of government, he proposes spending some weeks among his relatives and friends in Warren county; and that he will probably be in this city during the session of the Legislature.—Raleigh Register.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
The following is the substance of what I can now recollect, of a Journal said to be written by a Traveller, who had visited almost all the countries on the habitable Globe.
HE said, that in China, India, Turkey, Russia and even in Germany, Prussia, Denmark, Sweden and France, in proportion to the power of the Monarch, were the Ignorance and Wretchedness of the common people—and their Bigotry, Superstition & Dependence on their Priests. But, that great as was the power of the Sovereign, he found its excess, though often enormous, and attended with circumstances of shocking cruelty, almost always under some restraint from fear of popular resentment. The bow string had frequently brought down the neck of the haughty tyrant in Constantinople, whose need had the day before deprived many necks of their hourly heads. And on the other hand, in governments called free, he had universally seen bold strokes of despotism committed, without hesitation or fear, because they could be said to be sanctioned by the people.
The rigors of the penal laws in England, and the vindictive power of government when exercised to preserve the constitution, as the Minister calls it, when the habeas corpus act is suspended, as it has frequently been, exhibit shocking instances of tyranny, without producing the least emotion in the breast of any man in England who is not a whig. In short, he says, the freer the government is supposed to be, the easier are the people imposed upon, and induced to believe, that whatever their constituted authorities do, must be right. In despotic governments, he says, sensible men told him, that they had entrusted their affairs to a Prince, who, on condition that he administered them well, was to hand down the emoluments of his office with all its prerogatives, to his children forever. That this so completely bound him, by every tie which could lay hold on human feelings, to guard their dearest interests, that they thought the wit of man could not go farther to secure their national happiness. That the greater the power of the sovereign, the more perfectly was he enabled to preserve order, protect the innocent, chastise the insolent and guilty, and enforce obedience to the wise laws which he could enact for the government of his subjects, and the regulation of their affairs. The revenue being at his disposal who was most interested to use it for the benefit of the nation, he could procure the assistance of the wisest and best men in the nation, to assist him in the administration of the government. But these sensible men candidly confessed, that this great power was too often miserably misapplied; and that unhappily, there was something in power, which seemed to harden the human heart, and render it hard to the calls of humanity, and unaccountably encrusted in it a desire of more power, necessarily increasing that desire at every moment of its gratification!! They acknowledged too, that the sovereign often chose unwise or wicked advisers, than wise and good. And that even when he chose the most wise and virtuous privy council, the heads of the departments of state, or their subordinate officers generally acted despotically—displaying insolence and oppression wherever they went: char-
ging every one with a loathing spirit, and an enmity to the government, who even seemed dissatisfied with their conduct. Unhappily too, said they, the persons entrusted with the education of Kings have always either failed in their attempts to give them a good education, or they have designedly kept them in ignorance, that they might more easily influence them in their manhood, when the want of knowledge must make them dependent on others for assistance and advice in even trivial circumstances. They even went so far, as to acknowledge that if the powers and emoluments of a King or Chief Magistrate were so small as to render the office by no means an object which could be aimed at and could excite the avarice and ambition of enterprising popular men, there would be no good objection to an elective monarchy. But the Journalist remarks that he had seen an elective chief magistrate whom the people thought their constitution restrained, from violating the rights which they had claimed, violate them, and justify the violation, by his construction of the constitution at one time, and at another by the doctrine of expediency, and the nature of executive authority; and that the people were easily prevailed upon to believe that as the author of this outrage was elected by them, it was but just that they should acquiesce in it, as the consequence of their own act, and that they should view it as a temporary inconvenience which would produce a permanent good; since it would serve as a precedent for the exercise of executive discretion, and for giving a salutary energy to government. But this executive discretion, and this energy of government, adds the Journalist, are seldom exerted for the benefit of the people, and are often the occasion of intolerable oppression. This discretion leads to heavy taxes; and this energy secures the collection of them; enforces obedience to the most unequal and rigorous laws respecting them, and plunges nations into murderous wars, often for the sole purpose of preserving in its full vigor, this energy the sine qua non of tyranny! And as to the preservation of order and justice among the people, which monarchy, or an high executive authority, in one, or in a few hands, is said to be alone capable of effecting and securing, it is undoubtedly true, that the officers of justice, or inferior magistrates, and the fathers or heads of families are fully competent to these purposes, and need not the aid of royal authority. In a free government, or one in which the people have their full and proper share, in the enacting or forming of the laws, and appointing the executive officers; there can be no reason to suppose that they will not be willing to enforce obedience to the laws, and preserve order and justice as essential to their own happiness, & as the most effectual means of preventing any encroachments on their liberties, under pretence of securing the enjoyment of property and establishing order and subordination—and as to confusion and anarchy, it has been oftener produced by oppression than prevented by good government. The confusion, dismay and desolation produced in a single war by the armies and fleets of monarchs, those preservers of peace, order and good government, to say nothing of the insurrections they excite in their enemies country, hay even the confusion and consequent misery of a single battle, exclusive of the carnage on the field of battle, are greater evils than ever resulted from what tyrants call the confusion of anarchy.
The late confusion in France, did not proceed so much from the want of good government or a King, as from the intrigues of Kings, and artifices of the enemies of republican government. Britain and her allies, it is highly probable had as great a share in exciting factions and discontent in Paris, as they had in stirring up insurrections in Vendee. The tyrannical conduct of Robespierre only shewed what a brute a man may become, who has much power; and that the command of a nation, whether acquired by fraud, force or consent of the people, may lead a bad man into acts of extreme wickedness. (To be continued.)
On Sunday evening last, after a painful illness, Mrs. MARTHA HARRISON, the amiable consort of Jacob Harrison, of this city. The exemplariness of her life, the patience of her sufferings, and the serenity of her last moments, are truly worthy the imitation of her surviving friends.
On the same evening, suddenly, Mr. JOHN BAKER, of Goochland county.
TO RENT,
TWO HOUSES in the Cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern to Mayo's Bridge. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to
Russell & Wallace. Nov. 5, 1805.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented in the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass for establishing Instructions of Butter, Lard, &c. Oct. 5.
TAKE NOTICE,
that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying for a repeal in part and amendment of a law, passed the 25th January 1803, entitled an "Act for more effectually preventing obstructions to the passage of fish in James river and its navigable branches." Oct. 5.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the Executive that David Phenix, late of the county of Brunswick, stands charged by indictment before the District Court held in the said county of Brunswick, with the murder of Thomas Reid, of the county aforesaid, and that the said David Phenix hath fled from justice. I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State to issue this Proclamation, I hereby offer a reward of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail of the District Court aforesaid, the said David Phenix. And I do moreover join all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the Commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the aforesaid District Court jail the said David Phenix.
Given under my hand with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 2d day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth the thirtieth.
(Signed) JOHN PAGE. David Phenix is a young man about twenty years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, stout made, knock-kneed, has a very awkward walk, a bad, down look; black hair with a very notable (remarkable) white spot on the forehead of his head, I believe on the right side; dark eyes, his eye brows meet, his dress is chiefly homespun. He went off on a sorrel mare, in low hour, 9 or 10 years old, 4 feet 8 or 10 inches high.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
M c & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS, of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete.
They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS, and a quantity of best three-stranded SERINE TWINE. Oct. 29.
WANTED,
as House-keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805.
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE & LOT,
I NOW live in, which I lately purchased of Dr. James Terman: the house is in good order, with nine rooms with fire places; a kitchen & laundry under the house; a two story brick kitchen, with convenient lodging rooms for servants; a brick smoke house, say, necessary & a two story house, all new & in good order; a stable of sufficient size for 18 horses & an excellent hay loft. The terms of sale are one third in cash and the balance in 12 and 18 months. Bonds with approved security will be required. Any bonds, notes or accounts that I am owing, will be received in the cash payment; and should the purchaser wish it, I will give him a catalogue of my debts. Possession will be given as soon as the next Assembly rises.
I wish to sell my MILL also,
which I lately purchased at B. Still's Isle, which is in excellent order for grinding corn, and the wheat mill will be in order in a few days. There is a new set of bolting cloths, the best that could be got in Richmond. The mill is adjoining Richmond, and on a never failing stream. From the small trial I have made of the mill, I find a man that can attend to her, may make from 3 to 500 per year by the sale of meal and mill corn. I will give credit of one, two and three years, such as I have, upon the purchasers releasing me, and giving their own obligations for the purchase money.
I will sell, as soon as the Assembly
adjourns, a number of FEATHER BEDS with other furniture, on twelve months credit. My reasons for wishing to sell off my property in this place, are that I intend a farmer's life after the next summer, and wish to settle and pay off all my just debts. I earnestly request all those indebted to me, to come forward and settle their accounts, that I may be enabled to meet the demands against me.
I wish to inform my friends and
the public, that I now keep a house of
Private Entertainment,
And shall have it better in my power to accommodate twenty members of the next Assembly, than heretofore, as I have my lot highly improved and every accommodation better prepared. A good stock of coal and wood on hand; my stable will be in order to receive 15 horses and will be supplied with hominy, fodder and hay.
John P. Shields. November 4, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Pagans, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, at John Dean's, in the county of Powhatan, for ready money, on Friday the afternoon of November next—a NEGRO MAN named Lewis, four head of CATTLE, and a HORSE COLT, or so much thereof as will satisfy the debt and also the expense of carrying the same into effect.
Arthur Sablett, Trustee. October 29th, 1805.
New-York State Lottery,
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROADS, Will positively commence drawing in the City of New-York on the third Tuesday in December next—Highest Prize TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, And less than two Blanks to a Prize. TICKETS & SHARES To be had at the permanent and fortunate Lots of
G. & H. WAITE, No. 64, and at No. 38, Maiden Lane, New-York: Where was sold in the last Lottery, and forwarded in letters by post, the 25,000 dollar prize to a gentleman in Baltimore; another of the Capitals to a gentleman in North-Carolina; another in Virginia; another in Georgia; another in Long Island (N. Y.) and another one to a gentleman in Massachusetts, besides several in former Lotteries to persons in different parts of the union.
Present price of Tickets & Shares. Whole Tickets 6 25 Quarters 1 75 Halves 3 25 Eighths 1 00 But will advance to Seven Dollars the first week in November. Distant adventurers, by inclosing Post Notes (post paid) to G. & H. WAITE, may have tickets forwarded to them to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest intelligence of their success. New-York October 3d. 1805.
PRINTING PAPER.
65 Reams Royal Printing Paper, for sale at this office. Oct. 27.

An Apprentice Wanted. A LAD of respectable connections, about 14 or 15 years of age, would be taken as an Apprentice to learn the Printing Business, at the office of the VIRGINIA ARGUS. October 4.
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are
Bales of assorted Rose & Duffel Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Huthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c.
Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
Land & Slaves, for Sale.
ON Monday the 2d day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Robertson, dec. late of this county, Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land more or less, lying on Appomattox River in the county of Chesterfield, adjoining the lands of Major Francis Epes and the estate of Benjamin Ward. An agreeable situation well watered, with improvements sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Further particulars are unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will wish to view the premises, which will be made known by application to Mr. John Robertson who resides on the premises, or the executors. Twelve NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Fodder, Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands, & twelve months credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c. on all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805.
TO be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, dec. in order to raise the sum of 2051 dols. 99 cts. with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the first day of August last, due from the said David Ross to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. the following
Lands, Lots and Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt, and interest with the charges and expenses of executing the trust. An Estate or Plantation in the county of Goochland called Coley, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of the Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of Wm. Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following LOTS in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the warehouse is built; Lot No. 75, on which is a storehouse, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes; No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Stretcher; No. 76, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Price. The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 18th day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties concerned. BEN. MOSBY, acting trustee. October 4th, 1805.
MARSHAL'S SALES. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r. & c. of Matthew Vaughan, dec. and others.—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Pear's Tavern, in the county of Goochland, on the 20th day of November next.
The following SLAVES, viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Levey, Carter, Phil & Porteus (mules); Nell, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty (females), or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine and fifty-one cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 2d, 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company. EIGHTH REQUISITION. The Shareholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company are hereby required to pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the further sum of Ten Dollars, on each share, on or before the 18th of November next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Clk. Marchester, 10th Oct. 1805.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. will dissolve by mutual consent on the 11th instant. Thomas Taylor. John Satchell.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF Taylor & Brown, Offer their services to the public as AUCTIONEERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co. where they have on hand a large stock of Dry Goods & West-India Produce, Most of which will be disposed of at Private Sale on very low terms, for cash or approved negotiable notes. Thomas Taylor. James Brown, Jr. Richmond, 11th Oct. 1805.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1805. tf Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 33 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro.—GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy Fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805. tf
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes.—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
TO RENT. A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805. tf
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805. tf
TO RENT, A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowndes on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffe-Town, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres.—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that to pass a law, authorizing the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the records thereof, from March 1788 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805. 3m
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, COLOURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms.—He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (H) Sept. 4.
TO LET, A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM and CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's. Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805. tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 11th day of November next, a TRACT OF LAND, in Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 3434, 11s. 10d. together with interest still due on the said deed of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. CHARLES J. MACMURDO, Trustee. Richmond, 4th Oct. 1805. tds
MARSHALL'S SALES. To be SOLD, for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards and David Ross, and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of 4200 dols. 26 cts., with the expenses of sale, a number of very valuable SLAVES, now at the Oxford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 15th day of November next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 4, 1805. tds
GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears that the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places are now unhappily afflicted with an infectious and malignant disease, which without due caution may be brought into this commonwealth, by vessels arriving therefrom; I have thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby calling upon the superintendents of Quarantine of the different ports of entry and delivery of this commonwealth, to use every exertion on their part to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity among the good people of this state: To effect which they are hereby particularly enjoined to demand of all masters of vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, the requisite declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, &c. according to the law in that case made and provided. And if the result of such enquiry shall satisfy the superintendents of the port which such vessel may wish to enter, that the public safety requires their performance of Quarantine, he is hereby required to see that the same be done at the place heretofore appointed, convenient to the said port for a time not exceeding twenty days. And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require that until such vessels shall be discharged from their Quarantine, all persons coming or goods imported therein, come not on shore, or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other vessel whatsoever within this commonwealth. And moreover, that no person or persons go on board any vessels ordered to perform Quarantine, in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained in writing from the said superintendents. And the said superintendents are hereby authorised to use the proper means of obtaining the most early and accurate information of the situation of all vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, with an intention of entering into any of the ports, rivers or harbors within the jurisdiction of this state. And all pilots are hereby required and enjoined to give notice unto some one of the said superintendents, of the arrival of all vessels from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, and are inhibited from conducting the same into any of the ports of this state until due examination is made as aforesaid. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 21st day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. (Signed) JOHN GUERRANT, Jr.
SURRY JOCKEY CLUB. Will be run for over the course at Surry courthouse on the first Thursday in November next (being the seventh of the month) the Surry Jockey Club Purse of Three hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats—And the day following (Tuesday) the Purse of the Proprietor of the Course, worth one hundred and fifty dollars, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be required, the weights of the course are as follows:
Aged horses 130 4 years old 100 6 years old 120 3 years old 95 5 years old 110
CHARLES H. GRAVES, Sec'y. Agreeable to the rules a meeting of the club will be held at Mr. David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry county, 10th Sept. 1805. 4N
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to Messrs. Hill's Rea, late of New-Canton, are hereby notified, that the said Hill's Rea did on the 10th day of July last, assign and transfer to William Hill of New-Canton, by deed, for a valuable consideration therein expressed, their and each of their rights, interests and claims, in and to all the books, debts, accounts, stock and property of every description belonging to them as partners; and that the said Wm. Hill hath duly constituted and appointed Robert Hill of New-Canton, and George Watt of Richmond, his joint attorneys, and empowered them to collect and receive all debts due to the said late firm of Hill's Rea. For this purpose George Watt will attend on the twenty-eighth day of this month, at Cumberland courthouse (being court day), and on the eleventh day of November next at Buckingham courthouse, at which places the debtors to the late concern of Hill's Rea are requested to attend, and are hereby forbidden making payment of the debts due to the above concern, to any other person or persons than the subscribers. ROBT. HILL. GEO. WATT. Richmond, 12th Oct. 1805. 1m
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz.—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Yancey's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Yancey and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tracts is thought to be a good millseat—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard in bearing one or two years, an excellent creek running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, sen's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripton, 9th Sept. 1805. 3m
THE WHOLE OF THE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE LATE EDITION OF THE DEBATES OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION, Published by Messrs. Ritchie & Worsley and Augustine Davis, having been transferred by those gentlemen to Samuel Pleasants, jun. subscribers will please to take notice, that the books will be delivered by him (only) in Richmond, and by such persons as he may appoint for the purpose in other places. Wm. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of William & Mary. Williamsburg, Oct. 25, 1805
THE Lectures on Law and Police in the College of William & Mary, will commence on the 20th of November next.
Valuable Lands in Albemarle county FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Jordan, to secure the payment of five hundred and seventy five pounds three shillings and six pence, with interest thereon from the seventeenth day of July, eighteen hundred and one and charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be sold, for ready money, on the fifteenth day of October next (being the third Tuesday in that month and the day after Buckingham court day) on the premises, certain TRACTS OF LAND, lying in the county of Albemarle, containing four hundred and seventeen acres and one half, which said tract joins the Fluvanna or James river, it being the tract devised to the said John Jordan by his father Mathew Jordan, dec. on which he now resides—Also, one other tract lying in the same county on the Fluvanna river and adjoining the above mentioned tract on the upper side thereof, containing three hundred and forty nine acres. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, Sept. 9, 1805. 4w
THE sale of the above mentioned land is postponed until Friday the 8th of November next, and only 1000 dollars will be required in hand; for the balance an accommodating credit will be given on the punctilious payment thereof being properly secured. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM. Oct. 3d, 1805. 4w
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollok & Co., will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 18th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees. Peter Solomon, } Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805. tds
PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of Chancery, for the Richmond District, will be SOLD, on Tuesday the 12th day of November next, on the premises, for ready money,
THE TRACT OF LAND Which the late Stephen Southall lived on, between the City of Richmond and Westham, adjoining the plantation called Windsor, on which Mr. Dorrington resides, and was lately the property of Mr. Daul L. Hylton. This tract is supposed to contain about six hundred acres, but will be surveyed accurately & divided into Lots, a plat of which will be shown on the day of Sale. The above tract of Land lies about 3 or 4 miles above Richmond. JOHN C. HURNER, } Con'trs. BEN. SHEPPARD, } THOM. NORVELL, } October 19th, 1805. 3w
NOTICE. BY virtue of two deeds of trust executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bowe and William Priddy, and the costs and charges attending the said deeds, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Friday the 22d of November next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Robert Priddy formerly lived, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, near Deep Run Coal-pits. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern. JOHN RUSSELL, } JOHN W. ELLIS. } Oct. 22d, 1805. (ids)
PAINTS FOR SALE CHEAP. White Lead, dry and ground in oil. Spanish Brown, do. do. Yellow Ochre, do. do. Venetian Red, do. do. Verdigrease, dry and ground in oil. Spirits of Turpentine. Copel Varnish. Turpentine do. & &. A considerable quantity of the above articles have just come to hand, and as the season for painting is far advanced, they will be sold below the current price.—Apply at the Apothecary Shop on the lower floor of the Bell-Tavern. 24th Oct. 1805. 2w*
Valuable Land for Sale. ON Wednesday the thirteenth day of November next, if fair, otherwise the first fair day thereafter, will be exposed to sale to the highest bidder, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon I now reside, lying in the upper end of Prince Edward county, between the head branches of Buffalo river, 14 miles above Prince Edward courthouse and 10 from that of Charlotte, on the road leading to Cole's ferry. This tract contains by estimation 450 acres, lies uncommonly well and is well watered; its situation and quality is unexceptionable, has proven itself excellent tobacco land and is generally thought to suit the cultivation of wheat. There is about one fourth cleared, the plantation under a good fence and in good order for cropping. It is unnecessary to enumerate its improvements and many advantages, as it is presumed those who wish to purchase will on or before the day of sale, view the premises and judge for themselves. Suffice it to say, this land is very valuable, and a great bargain may be had in it, and it may be divided to suit purchasers. One half of the purchase money will be required down, and the other half in twelve months, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. William Shelton. Prince Edward, Oct. 24, 1805. 4t
NOTICE. THE lands in the county of King William called the LOWER COLLEGE, having been already disposed of, the sale of those known as the UPPER COLLEGE, will commence on the 2d Monday in November next, at the tavern of Mrs. Drury; and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. There are of these lands about 10,000 acres divided into 60 tenements, situated in a healthy thriving neighbourhood, 18 or 20 miles from Richmond, and include some of the best Pamunkey lands. 15 or 16 of the tenements are believed not to be under lease. The payments herefor advertised to be made at three annual periods, from the first of January next; will to those who wish it, be extended, to five annual payments, the interest being yearly paid; indeed, where this is irregularly done, it is probable, that the principal may lie, as long in the hands of the purchaser as he chooses. Wm. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of William & Mary. Williamsburg, Oct. 25, 1805
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys half Thicks, Rase, Duffel and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Coats, Bennet's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Syandowns, Calicoes, Muslins & Cambrics. Real Silk Chambrays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. flatters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805. tf
TO RENT, FOR one, or a term of years, that well known Tavern in Charlottesville, the property of John Jouett dec'd with about fifty acres of land adjoining. The person that rents the house will be allowed the privilege of repairing it, and the expenses deducted out of the rents, and may be accommodated with several valuable house servants. Likewise that valuable BRICK TAVERN, a few miles above Charlottesville, lately occupied by William Davenport, dec'd, Possession may be had of either of the houses about the first of December next. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Brick Tavern. CLIFTON RODES. (3wks) Oct. 23d, 1805.
FOUND. A BANK NOTE of 10 dollars, which the owner may have by proving it and paying costs of advertising. 3t
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at the Book-store of Jacob Johnson, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond. The Planter's Virginia Almanack, For the ensuing Year, 1806. At the following prices—per gross, five dollars—dozen, fifty cents—single six cents. Also, just received—Bonaparte and the French People, under his consulate, first Am. edition 100 Reams Superroyal Printing Paper. 120 do. Demy of a good quality. 250 do. Wrapping Paper. 300 Pieces Philadelphia House Paper. Medium, Demy, Folio Post, Foolscap and Letter Paper, and a general assortment of Articles in the Stationary line. Oct. 28, 1805. 8t
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fire proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Uppermost Warehouse. In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805.
It is probable that I may leave this state ere long; in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorised to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ. Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Pittsylvania county, a mulatto fellow named CARTER, about 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, well made, has a small scar on the fore part of his neck, which is the only mark that I recollected about him—he was sold in the year 1802 by James Bingham of Richmond, to Capt. James Daring of Campbell county, of whom I purchased him—I suppose he will aim to get to Richmond again, as his mother lives there as a free-woman, and goes by the name of Peggy Lomax. Any person taking up said fellow and delivering him to me, or so secure him that I can get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from harbouring said fellow or carrying him out of this state at their peril. GEORGE BENAGH. Pittsylvania, Oct. 18th, 1805. 8t
PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Wright, to secure the payment of one hundred and fifty-four pounds three shillings and seven pence, with interest thereon from the twenty first day of July, eighteen hundred and four, and charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be SOLD, for ready money, on Saturday the thirtieth day of November next, at Mr. Crosswhart's mills, in Amherst county, the following SLAVES, viz. Will, Pat & a Charles; Will is a very experienced waterman, young, large and very valuable. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, 23d Oct. 1805. 4w
New Publications.
Just received at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, East's Reports, 4th vol. Bosanquet and Fulier's Reports Barrow's Travels in China Austin's Letters Jay's Sermons Logan's Sermons Knox on Eloquence Power of Solitude, by J. Story, of Salem Bonaparte and the French People Carr's Stranger in France Popular Tales, by Maria Edgeworth Haley's Life of Cowper, elegant Life of Sir William Jones The Ganeisers, a novel, by Miss Warren, of Massachusetts Fleetwood, or new Man of Feeling, by Godwin. Correspondence of Louis XVth, 3 vols. New universal Biographical Dictionary, and American Remembrancer of Departed Merit, 4 vols. with portraits Poyntell's elegant and correct edition of the Latin Classics American Clerk's Magazine, or Pocket Companion Rutherford's Institutes, 2 vols. Elegant pocket edition of Poems, selected from the works of Peter Pindar Village Sermons Lorenzo Dow's Hymns Subscriptions are still received to Mrs. Warren's History of the Rise, Progress and Termination of the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States, now in the press at Boston.—Also to Doctor L'Evell's CHEMISTRY.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books. Is just received and for sale at this Office.