Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-09-21 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
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RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1805.
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Valuable Lands, For Sale. PURSUANT to the last will and testament of William Brown, dec. will be offered for SALE, on Tuesday the 15th October next, at the late dwelling house of the said dec. in Prince George county, two miles from Petersburg, that valuable
TRACT OF LAND. Adjoining the lands of Robert Bolling, Esq. containing by late survey 866 acres, 600 of which are now in woods, lies well, & the plantation in good order for cropping—This land is well adapted to the culture of grain, has a good dwelling and other houses, and is a healthy situation. The peculiar advantages of this place from its proximity to Petersburg, renders it an object worthy of attention to those desirous of owning that kind of property. It is deemed unnecessary to say more, as it is presumed those wishing to purchase will first view the premises. If more agreeable to purchasers, it will be laid off in suitable lots, and the payments made easy—but more particularly made known on that day. Ten years credit will be given, if more agreeable to the purchasers, paying the interest annually—Bonds with approved security and a deed of trust on the land will be required by
Samuel Booker, Administrator with the will annexed. August 9th, 1805.
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore:
WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SATES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH, (Formerly WEST & SMITH.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. WIRE SATES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo 1st. 1804 wtf
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS Daniel & William Guerrant, late merchants of the town of New Canton, by their deed dated the 6th day of February 1805, have assigned to us all their property real and personal, for the benefit of such of their creditors as shall agree to the terms of said assignment; and whereas we have appointed Wm. Guerrant our agent for the collection and settlement of the debts, and all other affairs of said concern, all persons having claims against said Daniel & Wm. Guerrant will present them to him for settlement, and all those indebted to them are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, by bond or otherwise, in which case the utmost accommodation will be allowed them in the time and mode of payment; those who fail to come forward and close their accounts, may expect suits will be instituted against them, as the situation of the concern requires a speedy adjustment of its affairs.
Saml. Anderson, } Trustees. Ed. Cunningham, } Wm. M. Thornton, } James Rea, }
New-Canton, 6th May, 1805. At a court of quarterly session, held for the county of Lancaster, at the courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of August, 1805. Henry L. Gaskins, Plff. } In AGAINST } Chm Walter Mufchett and Baldwin M. Le. } Cerys land. } Defts.
THIS day came the plaintiff, by his counsel, and the defendant Walter Mufchett 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 defendant is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Monday in November next and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and it is further ordered, that the other defendant do not pay, convey away, or secrete the money or effects in his hands, belonging to the said defendant Walter Mufchett, 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 this county.
Teste, J. Towles, Clk. NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, for the privilege of erecting a Toll Bridge across Pamunkey river, near the place where a bridge now stands, commonly known by the name of Littlepage's. Richd. Taylor. August 1st, 1805. wsm
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in this county, some time in the month of April last, a likely negro man, (MOSES) the property of Mrs. Rebecca Dancy, of said county—He is about 28 years old, of common size, and tolerable black, one of his upper foreteeth is out, he is a spry, active man and well shaped. Whoever will deliver the said negro to me, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. Edward Walker. Charles City county, Aug. } wst 15th, 1805 A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
For Sale, On Private Contract. GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons-Sacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground) The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door and forming a bay, therefrom 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg, by water, 30 to Richmond, by land, and 28 to Williamsburg—The courthouse tenement has on it a large enclosed tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arch'd in the middle and used for entertainments; also, all necessary out-houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, stores, &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their seasons, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the tavern. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year. GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, is a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing 6 rooms; all wainscotted, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 55 feet: also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, store house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, meat house, spinning house and an ice house, within the curtilage, a barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two carriage houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome octagon pigeon house, well stocked, and several other out houses for slaves, with delight after returning from a mountain circuit, a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles. MONS-SACER contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill begun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gull or wash on any part of it. The ague and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollect. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together.
UTOPIA I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is in an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river; containing 740 acres of highland and hard marsh, sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the same. In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruits, as the fruits seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg. Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—30 or 40 slaves and stocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplet, in Kentucky I will also sell, or exchange for property in Richmond. It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unerring voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children: and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support. August 24, 1805. JOHN TYLER. wtf
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, on Friday the first day of November next, on the premises, the tract of Land, whereon John Adcock junior, died possessed of, lying in Buckingham county, on both sides of Buffalo creek, containing 450 acres. The situation of this land is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat, well timbered, and the range for stock of all kinds unexceptionably good. There are about 150 acres of this tract cleared, and in good order for cropping, distant 5 miles from the town of Caira, and 12 from that of New Canton. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale are one third cash, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments thereof. Henry C. Bell, Ex'or. August 26 1805. wds
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtf
In Council, July 13, 1805. IT is advised that in the distribution of Arms to any troop of Cavalry, none be furnished to the commissioned officers, and a sword only be furnished to the musician belonging to such troop, and that in all cases where it shall be directed that troops of cavalry be armed agreeably to their strength, the returns to be made for the purpose of ascertaining the number of arms proper in any such case to be issued, shall be made to the office of the Adjutant General. Extra from the Journal, DALE L. HYLTON, Clk of the Cl.
Adjutant General's Office, Sept. 19, 1805. IN pursuance of the above advice of Council, the Captains of those troops of Cavalry, which have been advised to be armed, and to which arms have not yet been distributed, are requested to make returns of strength of their troops respectively to this office as soon as convenient. SAM COLEMAN, D'y. Adj. Gen.
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genito bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. wtf
1387 Acres and more, for Sale: SEVEN hundred and odd lying in the county of Pennsylvania, about 5 miles above Halifax Old Town, on the waters of Elk Horn and Shockoe creeks, adjoining the lands of Joseph Terry, James Johnson, Martin Farmer, Allen Woodson, John Ivey, John Yates and David Williams. This land lies well, is well timbered, and the greater part fine tobacco land and that all together, the other part fine for grain. It is all in wood, and what greatly adds to its value, there is scarce any stone upon the whole tract. 400 acres lying in the county of Buckingham about 8 miles above the courthouse, between the head of Frisby's creek and Middle Slate river, adjoining the lands of Charles Maxey, Nicholas Conner, and others—this land is also un-cleared, lies well and is well timbered, and a great part of which is good for the culture of tobacco, the other for grain—is a fine situation for the raising of stock of all kinds, the natural range adjoining and upon the land being extensive. 237 1-2 acres more, lying in the said county of Buckingham, on the head of Hatcher's creek, adjoining the lands of Peter May, Lemmon Claybourn and others—a great part of this land is cleared, and upon which is a tolerable good dwelling house, with one brick chimney, two rooms below and one above stairs. The plantation is much out of repair, but has rented for 2 or 3 years back at 10 and 12 1/2 dollars a year. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in the aforesaid county of Buckingham. Henry Bell. August 24, 1805. w4
TO RENT, FOR ONE YEAR, A BRICK TENEMENT, ON Shockoe Hill, near General Mosely's. This situation is equal to any in that part of the city, and well calculated for a genteel family. There is almost two acres of ground annexed to the said tenement, well inclosed, the ground highly improved—one half acre in clover. It is deemed needless to say anything more, as it is presumed the gentleman who wishes to rent the said tenement, will examine the premises. For further particulars enquire of Joel Tucker. August 29, 1805. w4
BELL TAVERN APOTHECARY SHOP.
DA WILSON has just returned from Philadelphia and New-York, where he laid in under his personal inspection, a general supply of MEDICINES, &c. of the latest importation and of the best quality—among which are Peruvian Bark, Opium, Jalap, Calomel, Rubarb, Castor Oil, American and West-India, Pocket Instruments from 12 to 25 dollars per case, Elegant Dissecting Instruments in cases, Elegant Tooth Instruments, for cleaning the teeth, in cases, Trocars with and without cases, in sets, Silver and Elastic Catheters, Female Catheters on a plan much improved. Also—A variety of PAINTS and Dutch LINTSEED OIL—warranted to be of the best quality and fair prices. Richmond, August 14, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that after the first day of October next, that no Tobacco will be delivered to any person whatever from Shockoe warehouse until the manifest or notes (as the case may be) is received, together with the duties. MOBBY & YOUNG, Inspectors. Richmond, Sept. 14th, 1805. 2
THE SECOND EDITION OF CURRAN'S SPEECHES, With valuable additions and an elegant portrait of the Orator—Just received and for sale at S. Pleasant's Book-store. Sept. 17.
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
JUST PUBLISHED, In a handsome 12mo. vol. & for sale at this office, THE THIRD EDITION OF THE LETTERS OF THE BRITISH SPY: Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in August and September, 1803.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES, AT WILLIAMSBURG.
N. B. The course of instruction will recommence, on the 1st October, and no pupils can be engaged after the 15th of that month.
FEMALE Education, which, till lately, was too little attended to, appears now to have become an object universally interesting. In Europe it is not uncommon to consign one half of a young lady's fortune to useful and ornamental accomplishments; and in our own country also, parents seem rapidly adopting the opinion, that a large portion of the sum they intend for their daughters, may wisely be appropriated to their education. The idea perhaps is just. What husband does not feel that the intelligence and accomplishments of his wife are of more importance to his happiness & enjoyment, than the addition of a few hundred pounds to his estate? What parent is not sensible that his satisfaction and peace of mind depend directly on that amiable deportment and general good conduct of his daughters, which result from a good education? Nor are these all, nor even the greatest benefits that flow from this fertile source. She, whom the wise and affectionate guardians of her youth have rendered rich in intellectual acquisitions and the elegant arts of personal accomplishment, can never become poor. She possesses a resource of which no vicissitude of fortune can deprive her. She enjoys a patrimony which can neither be exhausted by time, nor diminished by accident; but which, after having proved a refuge from misfortune for the mother, commonly descends in rich inheritance to her children. Impressed with the truth and importance of these considerations, Mr. & Mrs. Anderson have devoted a large portion of their time and attention to the establishment of a school for the general improvement of young ladies. Having daughters of their own to educate, and viewing that object as the most serious business of their lives, they are personally interested in the arrangements they are making; and they judge from their own feelings, that they render an acceptable service to society, cultivated. They frankly own that they have sought less to produce an economical establishment than to render their institution consonant to the wishes of those who desire a good situation for their daughters. They have accordingly engaged the assistance of the most eminent instructors in the several branches of female education, and made a liberal provision for every object which might conduce to the success of their undertaking. Their establishment will probably be more acceptable to those who have no disposition to make economy a principal consideration; but it is just to acknowledge, that on this subject they have hitherto experienced from parents the utmost liberality of sentiment.
A regard for the interest and improvement of his native city, and a just attachment to its amiable and excellent society, together with the conviction of its being, for education in general, the most favorable situation of this and the neighboring southern and western states, induce Mr. Anderson to the following observations. The advantages which Williamsburg at this time possesses with regard to youthful improvement, and the rational enjoyments of social intercourse, unattended with the dissipation incident to large towns, give it a just claim to parental attention. Many individuals, particularly such who have a numerous family to educate, might find it interesting to make it their permanent or temporary residence. Several convenient dwellings may at present be obtained on moderate terms; and as far as relates to Mr. and Mrs. A's institution, all charges for tuition shall be made at half price for those young ladies whose parents are induced on their account to reside in town. To those who cannot thus become the immediate guardians of their children, Mr. and Mrs. A. offer (for a number of young ladies) a situation under their own roof, where it has been endeavored to assemble every advantage which can render improvement easy, agreeable and certain. N. B. The young ladies who have obtained permission of absence for a summer visit to their friends, are requested to be punctual in their return by the 1st October. (31) Sept. 13.
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31.
DEBATE ON THE TAZOO CLAIMS. (Mr. Lyon's speech concluded.)
In the course of this discussion, we who wish for a compromise of this perplexing business; this business which seems to be kindling the greatest discord in the nation, have been charged with an intention of committing a robbery, which is far to exceed all the petty larcenies of the former administration, and such of us as have aided to depose the former and support the present administration are threatened with being for the future considered as federalists, let our professions be what they may. For my part I can assure the member who threatens us, that it never in my life gave me pain to be called a federalist in the true sense of that word, in the sense in which the word was used by the great man who said, "we are all federalists, we are all republicans," but, sir, it gives me pain to hear and to see the character of the head of one of the departments of our government lugged into this debate, and so illiberally treated. The man I respect highly both for his integrity and talents, in the first of which in my opinion he stands behind no man in this nation, and although he has the misfortune to suffer the censure of the member from Virginia, I believe he enjoys almost universal applause for the great zeal, fidelity and sound discretion with which he has discharged the important functions entrusted to him. From the drift of the speeches delivered by the member from Virginia, from his call for the post-master-general's report of a list of his contracts, and from the invitation he has given to an examination of that report, I am led to consider it a duty I owe to myself, in this house and in the face of the world to take up that report and explain the nature of the contracts which there appear in my name. I find my name seven times mentioned in that report; the first is in the 12th page for a contract for carrying the mail from Cincinnati to Detroit, the second is in the same page, and is from Marietta to Cincinnati; these two contracts I never solicited or bid for, but the post-master-general having advertised for proposals and having received none that he thought reasonable, they being new routes and to be let for one year only, he wrote to me offering the price they stand there at, and I undertook to get the business done; for the performance of the latter contract I gave every cent I received, and without saving one penny for a great deal of trouble, risk and perplexity, I had taken upon myself to get it effected; from the other I saved a few dollars towards paying me for the care, trouble, and responsibility I had sustained on the occasion; long before these contracts were out. I informed the post-master-general that I should take neither of them again, and that contract from Cincinnati to Detroit was let to another person at 105 dollars 60 cents more than was given me; this may be seen in the 22d line of the 20th page of the same report.
This is the true history of the contracts, by which it is insinuated that the post-master-general has bribed me. I never was bribed, sir, it is not all the lands and negroes my accuser owns that could tempt me to do anything which honor or conscience dictated to me to avoid; I could, sir, if it was pertinent, shew how the over vigilance of the present post-master-general has deprived me of the benefit of the only profitable contract I ever made with the government, a contract made with his predecessor which he very improperly in my opinion considered void on account of some words in it not being exactly consonant with the intention of the contracting parties; believing, however the post-master-general designed to do what he thought right, he has not lost my esteem, nor do I think his character can be injured by the braying of a jackass or the fulminations of a madman. But, sir, permit me to enquire from whom these charges of bribery, of corruption, and of robbery come; is it from one who has for forty years in one shape or other been entrusted with the property and concerns of other people, and has never wanted for confidence, one whose long and steady practice of industry, integrity, and well doing has obtaining him his standing on this floor? Is it from one who sneered with contempt on the opportunity with which he was solicited to set a price on the important vote he held in the last presidential election. No, sir, these charges have been fabricated in the disordered imagination of a young man whose pride has been provoked by my refusing to sing encore to all his political dogmas. I have had the impudence to differ from him in some few points and some few times to neglect his hat. It is

long since I have observed that the very sight of my picebian face has had an unpleasant effect on the gentleman's nose, for out of respect to this house and to the state he represents, I will yet occasionally call him gentleman. I say, sir, these charges have been brought against me by a person nursed in the bosom of opulence, inheriting the life services of a numerous train of the human species, & extensive fields, the original proprietors of which property in all probability came no honester by it than the purchasers of the Georgia land did by what they claim. Let that gentleman apply the label of the thief and the receiver of stolen goods to his own book, so ingeniously quoted by himself to his own cause, and give up the stolen men in his possession.
I say, sir, these charges have come from a person whose fortune, leisure and gentility, have enabled him to obtain a great share of the wisdom of the schools, but who in years, experience and the knowledge of the world, and the ways of men, is many, many years behind those he imitates, a person who from his rant in this house seems to have got his head as full of British contracts and British modes of corruption as ever Don Quixote's was supposed to be of chivalry, enchantments, and knight-errantry, a person who seems to think no man can be honest and independent unless he inherited lands and he grows, nor is he willing to allow a man to vote in the people's elections, unless he is a land holder.
I can tell that gentleman, I am as far from offering or receiving a bribe, as he or any other member on this floor, it is a charge that no man ever made against me before him, who from his insulated situation, unconversant with the world, is perhaps as little acquainted with my character as any member of this house, or almost any man in the nation, and I do most cordially believe that had my back and my mind been supple enough to rise and fall with his motions, I should have escaped his censure.
I, sir, have none of that pride, which sets men above being merchants, and dealers, the calling of a merchant, is in my opinion, equally dignified with that of a farmer or a manufacturer. I have for great part of my life, been engaged in all the stations of merchant, farmer and manufacturer, in which I have honestly earned, and lost a great deal of property. In the character of a merchant I act like other merchants, look out for customers, with whom I can make bargains advantageous to both parties; it is all the same to me, whether I contract with an individual or the public; I see no constitutional impediment to a member of this house serving the public for the same reward the public gives another; whenever my constituents or myself think I have contracted inconsistent with my duties, as a member of this house, I will retire from it.
I came to this house as the representative of a free, a brave and a generous people—I thank my creator that he has given me the face of a man, not the face of an ape or a monkey—and that he gave me the heart of a man also, a heart which will spare to its last drop in defence of the dignity of the station, my generous constituents have placed me in. I shall trouble the house no further at this time, than observing that I shall not be deterred by the threats of the member from Virginia from giving the vote I thing the interest and honor of the nation requires, and by saying if that member means to be understood that I have offered contracts from the post master general, the assertion or insinuation has no foundation in truth, and I now challenge him to bring forward his boasted proof.
BOSTON, September 9. Latest from Europe. —By the ship Dryade, arrived here on Saturday, in 45 days from Liverpool, we have obtained London papers to the 48th of July inclusive. On a careful inspection of them, we find very little interesting matter, but have copied such articles as appeared to excite attention in their political discussions. The possibility of bringing about a Peace, seemed to be generally admitted.
COMBINED FLEETS ARRIVED AT VIGO. Captain Elwell, arrived here last evening, in 35 days from Lisbon, informs, that the day previous to his sailing, (Aug. 4) positive accounts were received at that place, that the French and Spanish combined Fleets arrived at Vigo, a few days previous, safe and sound!—An English frigate was lying at Lisbon at the same time the news was received, entirely stripped, but in eight hours she was completely rigged and sailed over the bar, to give the information to Lord Nelson, who, but a few days before was at Penzion Bay.
ward bound, of which very few are able to elude their vigilance, so that the arrivals at this port and Cadiz are very inconsiderable of late."—"Cadiz, July 24. Trade is at a perfect stand owing to the rigid blockade and interruption of our intercourse with the interior. This measure has been adopted to prevent the propagation of the epidemic fever, which thank God has not visited us hitherto this season."—"Cadiz, The blockade of our port is actually carried on with the utmost rigor, so much so, that several vessels that lately sailed from hence, laden with salt and wine, have been sent into Gibraltar for adjudication. This circumstance has been productive of a representation of the neutral Consuls here to the British Admiral, whose answer we are sorry to say has not been attended with any success; it is however, their intention to make fresh application, which is to be sent off to-morrow by a flag of truce;—meanwhile our trade is completely at a stand."—"Cadiz July 23, I have now to inform you, that in consequence of an application by the neutral consuls at this place to the Admiral of the English fleet, we are apprised that henceforward both this port and that of St. Lucas, will be strictly blockaded."— Boston Gaz.
NEW-YORK, September 12. The present scene. —Perhaps at no former visitation of the alarming epidemic was the spread of the fever more rapid, or the flight of the citizens more sudden. Scarcely had the dread disease made its approach, when it extended itself widely around the place of its first appearance, and soon penetrated into the interior of the city. Nor was the terror of the inhabitants less instant. Taught by painful experience the fatal nature of the epidemic, those most immediately exposed to its dangers, fled almost instantaneously from the seat of the disease. Anxious to prosecute their usual pursuits, many of the citizens engaged houses and stores in the vicinity of the town, and particularly at Greenwich, so that the rents soon became enormous, indeed in some instances incredible. Soon the streets and roads were covered with the goods and furniture of the fleeing inhabitants, and both in and out of town, all was solicitude and bustle. Others again who chose a more distant retreat hurried away by water in every direction, so that in a day or two, thousands had disappeared, and the most populous part of the city was left uninhabited.
And yet though safety was so generally sought in flight, it was our lot not unfrequently to see the sable and solitary hearse "slow moving to the mansions of the dead," while perhaps a single mourner or two followed at an awful distance.—With what anxiety have we seen the populace crowd around the Health Office to ascertain who more of their fellow citizens had been seized by the dread distemper, and who more were numbered with the dead. But enough on the melancholy theme at present: it will recur but too frequently.
Report made to His Majesty the Emperor and King, by His Excellency the Minister of the Public Treasury.
SIR, The payment of the American debts up on the fund of 20 000 000 is in full activity. Among the American creditors who are repaying off, there are several who receive by means of their attorneys. I have received information from all parts that some of the agents complained of having been obliged to make sacrifices for the purpose of being paid. It is, however, much more probable that they thus prepare for themselves means under false pretexts, to make these deductions be supported by their employers. To discount these manoeuvres, I have written the annexed letter to Mr. Armstrong, the minister of the United States. It has since been rumored, that some creditors had been forced, previous to obtaining their liquidation, to give bills of exchange, in blank, payable at the same time that the treasury should make its payment. Thoroughly persuaded beforehand that nothing similar had taken place at the general liquidation, I did not judge it less necessary to put a stop to these calumnious reports. For this purpose, I determined to see all the creditors te a te at the moment of the payment; I told them, that I was taking measures that no deduction should be allowed them by their employers in America, that if they had passed any such bills, the payment of them should be at their own cost, and that for the remainder I should give them (the attorneys) the means of forcing those to restitution who should have extorted such bills in blank from them.
It appears to me that these rumors have less weight since I took this step, and should they entirely cease, I shall have the certitude that these reports were impositions of covetous people, who wished to cheat their employers.
I pray you, Sire, to accept the homage of my profound respect for your Majesty. BARBE MARBOIS. Paris, 11th Prairial, year 13.
We have taken the measures which we judged most proper to secure to such creditors the recovery of what is due to them. Several of them are represented by assignees, or by agents, with full power of attorney. It appears by what I was told by the person who presented himself in your name, that you are apprehensive of the abuses which some persons might make of the orders that will be delivered to them by you. I have indeed received information that some attorneys or their agents, intended to retain in their own hands more or less considerable portions of the sums which shall be paid to them, and that they will seek to justify this infidelity, by giving out that they have been obliged to make advances of disbursements to obtain a right to this payment. We must be upon our guard against such charges, when those who hazard to make them will name nobody, and confine themselves to vague designations.
All persons interested in these payments have had and will always have the power of recurring to us or to the upright magistrates, directors general, who presided at the liquidation of these debts. But independent of this power, you may acquaint all those to whom or for whose account these payments are made, that the whole of the sums paid belongs to them; that their correspondents cheat them if they attempt to make deductions, either exorbitant, as I have been informed, or even moderate. They are obliged to allow them only the commission usual in trade. All other deductions secret or even avowed, which these correspondents should make them undergo, would indicate a malversation, for which they will have full redress in the courts of justice or in any other manner. In support of their reclamations, they will obtain from you and from me all necessary information. They may ask for it at any time, may return & ask for fresh information; nothing will be refused to them. We shall always look upon it as a duty to enable them to exercise their rights to its full extent. I even think it proper, since you and I are to see all parties who are to receive payment, that we should give them these assurances, and if any may be led into error they should know that we shall spare no pains and they may experience no loss in the amount of the sum, which shall have been acknowledged to be due to them.
I pray you, Sir, to accept the assurances of my high consideration. (Signed) BARBE MARBOIS.
Paris papers to the 29th ult. are received by the brig Peace, in 34 days from Bordeaux. The Augus, a paper printed in English, contains a long and curious article relating to Mr. de Novozoff's mission; so often mentioned in late London papers. It is said to be written by Bonaparte himself—more probably by his ministers.
Capt. Allen, of the schooner Eagle, in 28 days from St. Sebastians, informs us, that it was stated in a French gazette, that the combined fleet met 15 or 16 British sail of the line near Ferrol, when an engagement commenced, which lasted three hours; after which the British sheered off, in consequence of superior numbers. The account also stated, that only nine of the combined fleet were engaged; that two of the Spanish ships of the line were missing. Capt. Allen states, that there certainly was an engagement, but the particulars had not transpired; the accounts of it being contradictory. That an engagement had taken place is more than probable, and which is confirmed by the report of the captain of the ship Eugenia above mentioned, who spoke one of the English frigates, that was in the engagement.
BALTIMORE September 9.
By a gentleman from Chester county Pennsylvania, we learn, that on the morning of the 28th ult. a tremendous fall of rain took place in the upper end of that and adjacent parts of Lancaster county such as the oldest inhabitants of the neighborhood never before experienced.—Our informant states, that for some time it appeared as though the sluices of the great deep were broken up; that the water descended in torrents, swelling the rivulets and larger streams to an enormous height and rolling impetuously down the hills, swept with resistless fury all that opposed its progress in the valleys below, bearing down fences and enclosures, as well as mill dams of every description, and some buildings; among the latter are mentioned one forge and one coal house totally washed down, another forge nearly washed down, and two more much injured; one saw mill carried off, and two others materially damaged and removed from their foundations; one valuable flour mill and one nail factory, completely torn to pieces, and almost entirely washed away; and three valuable bridges, two of them on stone piers, swept off; together with sixteen valuable mills and four dams, entirely levelled to their foundations, all within a distance of about 15 miles, principally on the Brandywine, and the smaller streams emptying thereinto. One or two families were obliged to fly for their lives, leaving their houses and furniture to the mercy of the furious elements; fortunately no lives were lost. The destruction of fences, our informant adds, is almost inconceivable; the best idea he can furnish on the subject is, that on the meadows of one person, nearly 30,000 rails are deposited. Considerable damage has also been done on the Octararo Creek, in Lancaster county, as well as on the streams compos-
ing Elk River in Maryland—particulars not ascertained.
On the Brandywine, which presented such a scene as the neighboring inhabitants had never before witnessed, the water in less than eight hours rose twenty feet perpendicular.
Several letters have been received in town corroborating the above account, one of which says, that this was absolutely unequalled in the annals of American floods.
September 13. By the Diana, Hobrook, arrived last evening in 43 days from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 27th July, a few days later than before received; their most interesting contents we have extracted. The Diana left Liverpool the 2nd ult. at which time official information had been received of Lord Nelson and the Combined Fleets;—Articles relative to these, and other subjects follow.
LONDON, July 26. At length we have received official intelligence of Lord Nelson. The following notice was this morning sent from the Admiralty to the City for the gratification of the gentlemen of the Stock Exchange:
"Admiralty, July 26." "His Majesty's ship Decade arrived in the Tagus on the 10th inst. with letters from Lord Nelson, dated at sea the 10th June. His Lordship, with the squadron under his command, (including the Spartiate) was on the 13th in lat. 27, N. long. 60, W."
"The enemy's fleet had unfortunately fallen in with, and captured several ships of a convoy from Ancon, the day after it sailed, which was on the 7th of June, of which Lord Nelson was apprised."
"The number captured is supposed to be thirteen or fourteen sail, under convoy of His Majesty's ships Netley and Barbadoes."
July 27. A Neutral Captain who arrived yesterday morning from Rotterdam, states, that throughout the Batavian Republic all is hurry and bustle, in fitting out vessels to join the Boulogne flotilla. The prevailing idea in Holland was, that the attempt at invasion will be made early in the ensuing month.
A Telegraphic dispatch yesterday announced the arrival of the homeward bound East India fleet off the Isle of Wight.
BRUXHAM, July 25. Sailed the ship William Pitt, of London, capt. Boyce, for Botany Bay, having on board 420 women convicts.
September 14. The ship Diana arrived last evening in 42 days from Liverpool, but the contents of her papers have been anticipated at New York—and a vessel arrived there, which brings London papers to the 29th of July, has nothing new—the two following articles alone, are worth notice.
Plymouth, July 24. Came in the American ship Bellisarius, capt. Holmes, from New York, for Bordeaux, detained by the Staunch gun brig.
Falmouth, July 23. Arrived the American brig Rover, Waite from Norfolk, after a passage of 32 days for orders, laden with Tobacco.
Appeared off the harbor, and proceeded off Amsterdam, the American ship William, capt. Haw, from Boston, with tobacco.
September 17. Our valuable correspondent at Philadelphia, transmitted us the following interesting intelligence respecting
THE DEFEAT OF THE COMBINED FLEETS.
"PHILADELPHIA, Saturday Night, September 13." "Arrived this afternoon, ship London Packet, capt. McDougal, in 32 days from London. Papers to the 10th ult. announce an engagement between the combined fleets and the British squadron under sir Robert Calder. It lasted five hours, and was closed by night coming on. Two Spanish 84's were captured. Enclosed you have some particulars from a paper of the 4th August."
"Also arrived, ship William Lewis, Hartwell, in 33 days from Bordeaux.—August 16, was spoken by a French fleet of 34 sail steering S. S. W. apparently bound to the West Indies."
LONDON, August 4.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
DEAL, July 31.
We are at this moment quite on the alert. A communication from the signal post at East Hill tells us, that between two and three hundred of the Boulogne flotilla are now in the outer roads, in apparent readiness for sailing. Blue Peter is now flying on board a considerable number of our ships, who are preparing to sail the moment the tide admits; and should the enemy not skulk back into their harbors on the approach of our squadron, we can have no doubt as to the issue of such a combat; but have every reason to wish that our brave tars may have so glorious an opportunity of opposing British valor to Corsican desperation.
FALMOUTH, July 29. Arrived this evening the Frisk cutter, Lieutenant Nicholson, from the Channel fleet, which she left on Saturday evening last. Lieutenant Nicholson immediately went off in a chase and four—the nature of his dispatches is not known here. The Frisk sailed immediately for Plymouth. Shortly after a frigate appeared in sight, having in tow a line of battle ship totally
dismasted, which proceeded on to the eastward. There can be no doubt but that an action with some of the enemy's ships had taken place.—His Majesty's brig Moucheron, sailed from hence this afternoon, to speak the above, and has not yet returned. We are quite anxious here for further intelligence. Yesterday arrived the Pandour and Hornet, bound to Sicily, as lazarettos, conveyed by the Insolent gun brig.
P. S. Orders are this moment received for the East India fleet to sail.
Plymouth, July 26. Two in the afternoon. —At length our wishes respecting the defeat of the combined squadron are realized by the exertions of the gallant Calder and his squadron of 15 sail of the line, with the combined French and Spanish fleet of 20 sail of the line, from the W. Indies. Several ships dismantled and disabled have been off and on all the afternoon. At length the Windsor Castle, 98 guns, much disabled, made her appearance, and signal with the Spanish admiral's ship, 34 guns, in tow, a perfect wreck, not a mast standing; the Syria, 36 guns, having also in tow a Spanish 74 gun ship disabled. All that can be learned at present is, that Admiral Calder attacked them off the coast of Spain and Portugal, some days since, most vigorously. The Spaniards fought gallantly, and their allies, the French, left them in the lurch, as usual. Calder was pursuing the disabled ships, flying in all directions, and it was hoped Coastingwood or Cornwallis would come in for a share, as the former was on that station. The loss on both sides was severe; three officers were killed, and one of marines, of the Windsor Castle, and one of the Barfleur; besides several of inferior rank, and many brave seamen and marines fell in the action. An express is just gone off to government with the agreeable information of this great news. All here is rejoicing in every part of the town and dock at this important victory. At this crisis the Windsor Castle, 98, had four ships on her at one period, and fought most bravely. This action was fought the 22d July, from 4, P. M. till 9, P. M. The enemy had the weather gage; the two Spanish ships brought in, are, San Raphael, 80, and La Furia, 74 guns, and have 600 killed and wounded. Most probably the fleet under Coastingwood off Cadiz, will intercept them, and Calder is at their heels. The Rochefort squadron made Calder 15 sail of the line; enemy, 14 French, 6 Spanish of the line, 6 frigates, 3 brigs, and the Cayenne, taken from us.
Five, P. M. —A signal is now up at Market for four sail to the westward.
Extract of another letter. "This day at noon we had the pleasure to witness the arrival of the Windsor Castle, 98 guns, capt. T. Bovies, one of sir R. Calder's squadron, which has been cruising off Ferrol; also the Sirius frigate, of 36 guns, capt. W. Prowss; and L'Egyptienne, of 40 guns, capt. hon. C. E. Fleming, each of the two latter having in tow a Spanish ship of the line, viz. the San Raphael, of 80 guns, and El Birwa, of 74 guns, the former bearing the flag of a rear admiral, both captured on the 22d instant, 45 leagues from Cape Finisterre, by the Windsor Castle and Malta, of 80 guns, capt. E. Balfour, after a very desperate action, in which the Windsor Castle had suffered much in her hull, sails, and rigging; the fore-topmast shot away, 10 of her crew killed and 35 wounded among the former are lieutenants Carey and Foster, and the lieutenant of marines; the first lieutenant is wounded in the shoulder, but not dangerously. The Spanish ships led the van; the Windsor Castle being the van ship of the British fleet, with the Malta next her, it fell to their lot to engage the Spaniards, and the Windsor Castle was at one time engaged with the whole of the Spanish ships, but plying them in such a true British style that their masts soon went by the board, and they hauled down their colors. The French observing the rough treatment of their friends, stood away, and the four remaining Spanish ships, not deeming it prudent to hold a longer contest followed them.—Admiral Calder with 14 sail of the line pursued, and there is every reason to believe and hope that in the course of a few hours he came up with them, and the result of which little doubt can remain."
"It is also reported, the admiral Nelson was within a few hours sail of the enemy."
A letter to the Editors of the Federal Gazette, further states:—
"Mr. Bowdoin, our ambassador to Spain arrived in England the 30th July. Two important state papers are given at length in the English papers. One is a note from the Russian minister Novozoff, who had received his passports to proceed to Milan to negotiate a general peace. This note contains a declaration on the part of the Russian minister, that the recent acts of aggrandizement of Bonaparte, in assuming the dominion of Italy, &c. forecloses all the objects of his mission; he therefore returns his passports and declines proceeding in the objects of his mission. The other paper is a reply of the French government. These papers satisfactorily evidence a disposition on the part of Russia to oppose the domineering ambition of France."
From the (Boston) Columbian Centinel, of 11th instant.
WEDNESDAY, 11, A. M. The Sally, from Liverpool, has just arrived—brings London papers to August 10th. The French and Spanish combined fleets from the West Indies, consisting

ter ship, were fallen in with by admiral Calder, with 15 sail of the line and a frigate—remained in sight 2 days after, when the combined fleet disappeared—Admiral Calder went to the blockade of Ferrol—and with Admiral Nelson, Collingwood and Cornwallis, formed a complete cordon to prevent their reaching port. When the French found the Spaniards disabled, they fired into them, which so exasperated them that they gave the British their private signals and the whole plan of their destination. We have not room nor time to be particular.
NORFOLK, September 17. Capt. Davis, arrived here on Sunday from Amsterdam, with his usual attention, favored us with Dutch papers late in July—they do not contain scarcely an article worthy noticing. Capt. D. says, that active preparations, as usual, are continued for the long contemplated invasion of England—that 9 sail of the line under the command of Admiral De Winter, with hundreds of transports, having thousands of troops on board, had dropped into the outer roads of the Texel! Capt. D. brought dispatches from Mr. Boume, commercial agent for the United States at Amsterdam, for our government.
CORRESPONDING LETTER. The Danbury Baptist Association to all corresponding associations, sendeth christian love and respect. Beloved Brethren, As the correspondence of two individuals is promoted and best secured by the true communication of each other's state and experience; so, we conceive, it is with collective bodies.
The condition of the baptists in this state is widely different from the condition of many of the associations with which we correspond. From the first settlement of this state, religion has been considered as a principle of state policy, under the notion of an Abrahamic christian commonwealth ; and the memorable revolution in 1776, had no constitutional or legal effect on the people of Connecticut; for until this day, we have had no specific constitution to dissolve the form of Moses and Aaron, which many erroneously believe exists in gospel-times between rulers and ministers —secure to us the liberty of conscience—confirm unto us the right of suffrage—define the powers of government—and guarantee unto us and our posterity the blessings of a free republic. And as for any legal security (which indeed is variable and precarious) we have none that reaches our case in such a manner, but that (unless we bow to a power, which we believe the God of heaven never ordained for church and state) we are exposed to have our property taken from us by force, or our bodies cast into prison, if we do not pay the preachers, which we never chose, never hear, and in whom we place no confidence as our guides to heaven. This is the truth of our case: and all our petitions to our legislature, for a repeal of these partial, cruel, illegitimate laws, have been treated with neglect and contempt, and the petitioners have been accused of infidelity. But we have found that Jehovah is verily a God that regards the afflicted! Our churches do increase in numbers: from which a considerable number is raised up to take them by the hands; and although they are not the learned and the wise of the world, yet they are such as God condescends to bless. Light breaks in, and superstition flees before it. The rights of men are better understood than they formerly were, and we have strong hope in God, that the day is not very far off, when Zion, in this state, (having the earth to help her) will be freed from all legal embarrassments, and be left in the arms of her beloved husband and head to protect her from her foes. But should we ever possess that freedom which many of our sister associations enjoy, and for which we pray; still liberty would be but little more than a name, without we are delivered from the tyranny of satan and slavery of sin. But as we hope the Lord will deliver us from the manacles of religious establishments, which have destroyed the bodies of thousands and thousands of the saints; so also that he will deliver us from the fury of satan and dominion of sin, which have destroyed the souls of ten thousand times ten thousand of the sinners of the earth. This, dear brethren, is our prayer! In this we are similar in circumstances! This is a common cause! In this exertion we may all unite! Though absent in body, our prayers can meet before that throne inhabited by judgment and justice, yet abounding in truth and grace.
We received your annual letters and messengers with pleasure, and wish for a continuance of the same: while we, on our part, will endeavor, as far as in our power, to make like returns. Our meeting has been serene—our minds have been composed and comforted—and we find it is not in vain to serve the Lord.—Finally, brethren, farewell. Signed by order and in behalf of the association. RUFUS BABCOCK, Moderator. ASAHEL MORSE, Clerk.
Five Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber living in Bedford county, near Johnson's mountain, on Monday the 19th day of this month, a negro boy about 16 years of age, dark complexion, low and stout made, and appears rather swelled under the ears. This boy was purchased from a Mr. Winston of Fauquier county in the month of July last—it is expected that the boy will go towards Richmond. I will give the above reward besides what the law allows, to any person who will apprehend said runaway and convey him to me, or cause him in any jail so that I may get him again. CHARLES STEWART. Bedford county, 31st Aug. 1805.
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1805.
TRIPOLITAN AFFAIRS. The following are said to be the PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE lately entered into between the United States and the Bashaw of Tripoli: The 1st article declares that there shall be from the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace to be entered into between the President of the United States and the Bashaw of Tripoli and the citizens and subjects of their respective countries, a firm, everlasting peace founded upon principles of reciprocal advantage.
The 2d article provides, that upon the conclusion of the peace, the Bashaw of Tripoli shall deliver up to the American squadron now off Tripoli, all the Americans now in his possession, and on condition thereof, all the subjects of the Bashaw of Tripoli now in the power of the United States, shall be delivered up to him, and as the number of Americans in the possession of the Bashaw of Tripoli, amounts to 300 men more or less, and the number of Tripoline subjects in the power of the Americans, to about 100, the Bashaw of Tripoli shall receive from the United States the sum of sixty thousand dollars, as a payment for the difference between the respective prisoners.
The 3d article declares, that upon the conclusion of the peace aforesaid, between the United States, and the regency of Tripoli, all the forces of the United States, which have been or may be in hostilities against the Bashaw of Tripoli in the province of Derne, or elsewhere within the dominions of the said Bashaw, shall be withdrawn therefrom, and no supplies shall be given by or in behalf of the United States, during the continuation of peace, to any of the subjects of the said Bashaw, who may be in hostilities against him, or any part of his dominions; and the Americans shall use all the means in their power, to persuade the brother of said Bashaw, who has co-operated with them at Derne, &c. to withdraw from the territory of the Bashaw of Tripoli, but they will not use any force or improper means to effect that object, and in case he shall withdraw himself as aforesaid, the Bashaw engages to deliver up to him, his Wife and his Children now in his power.
No event that has happened during the present administration, confers upon it greater lustre than the recent success of our arms against Tripoli. While other nations have disgracefully crouched before the powers of Barbary, the United States, tho' young in arms and resources, tho' separated by a vast expanse of waters from her savage enemies, has yet bravely defended, opposed, and conquered them. Our infant nation has set a bright example to European powers, and the world will perhaps be indebted to her for a generous spirit of independence, which shall spring up and forever overwhelm those seats of oppression. She may have given the fatal stroke to that depredatory warfare, which drags its enemy into slavery; and feasts on his miseries. This glorious event has also released the bonds of our captive brethren, and restored them again to the bosom of their country.— M. Chron.
Mr. Bowdoin, the new minister of the United States, is arrived at Sandwich, in consequence of which the apprehensions we were under of an approaching rupture with America are over.— Moniteur.
The mate of the Harmony , Barbadoes, via St. Bartholomews, informs that while they lay at St. Bart's, he saw a letter from Curracon, containing information "that the British had evacuated that island five weeks before."— Alex. Adv.
Capt. Roberts informs, that just as he left Barbadoes, a 74 gun ship arrived supposed to be directed from England, and immediately after her coming too, there was a general firing from the forts and shipping—he supposes she must have bro't news of importance. Left at Barbadoes, capt. Harper to sail in a few days.— ib.
Capt. Coleman informs, that on the 2d inst. in lat. 34, long. 71, fell in with the homeward bound English fleet.—Capt. C. adds, that it was very sickly there when he left Martinico, so much so that the citizens were under the necessity of doing garrison duty.— ib.
THE GUN BOATS. The federalists attacked the administration on account of these boats. They were ridiculed and declared to be incompetent to perform any service whatever. When gun-boat No. 2 was driven on shore at Charleston in a violent hurricane, the affair was spoken of in ruptures; every where we heard a story of the boat being in a "corn-field." When also it was known that the administration had determined to send the boats across the Atlantic to attack Tripoli, every means was made use of to discourage the officers and seamen from embarking in them; but the officers took charge of the boats, and the seamen volunteered notwithstanding, and the boats sailed to chase the pirates of Tripoli. The passage over the Atlantic was performed in perfect safety; the boats behaved well, and made as good weather as the frigate " Adams ." They arrived (eight in number) at Gibraltar in 30 days passage, (few vessels perform it in that time) and immediately proceeded for Tripoli. At
best gun-boats ever seen at that place.—The English officers speak of them in the highest terms of praise, and the Lieutenants who command them declare they should have no objection to co-cunning the globe in any of them. Yet these are the vessels so highly condemned by the federalists, and so often declared " useless for use ." If peace had not been concluded with Tripoli, we should have seen whether they were fit for use or not. A dozen of these boats would perhaps have rendered greater service in the intended attack on Tripoli and its marine force, than an equal number of frigates.—This was so well understood, that some of our officers lately declared in the Mediterranean, " without gun-boats Tripoli could not be attacked with advantage ." Had the gun-boats unfortunately been sunk in crossing the Atlantic, we make no doubt there would have been found some federalists degenerate and base enough to have rejoiced at the misfortune. It makes little difference to the leaders of the opposition whether their papers tell the truth or not; whether a libel is printed against the government; whether a peace is procured on honorable or dishonorable conditions; whether our commerce is depreciated upon or not; or whether the gun-boats sink or swim—everything is to be attacked, right or wrong. Facts are to be distorted, and falsehoods are to be dressed out in the habiliments of truth. The people are intended to be deceived by their statements. Proceed federalists—you are working out your own condemnation. Say what you please against the gun-boats or the administration, against republican principles or measures—your schemes will end in your own disgrace. You cannot much longer deceive the enlightened people of America. [Salem Reg.]
Captain Bainbridge had been tried and honorably acquitted by a Court of Enquiry, previous to his leaving the Mediterranean. General Eaton acted as Judge Advocate.
OFFICIAL. The following is an extract of a letter from Commander Barron to Wm. Eaton Esq. dated Malta, March 22, 1805.
"You must be sensible that in giving their sanction to a co-operation with the bashaw, government did not contemplate the measure as leading necessarily and absolutely to a re-instatement of that prince in his rights to the regency of Tripoli. They appear to have viewed the co-operation as a means, which if there existed energy and enterprize in the exile and attachment to his person on the part of his former subjects, might be employed to the common furtherance and advantage of his claims and our cause; but without meaning to fetter themselves by any specific or definite arrangement as an end, which the tenor of my instructions, and the limited sum appropriated for that special purpose, clearly demonstrate. I mean, by the convention you seem to think of making with Hamet, that a wider range would be taken than is consistent with the powers vested in me for that particular object. These apprehensions may, perhaps, prove groundless on further representations from you, but under present impressions, I feel it my duty to state explicitly, that I must withhold my sanction to any convention or agreement, committing the United States or tending to impress upon Hamet-Bashaw a conviction that we have bound ourselves to place him upon the throne."
"The consequences involved in such an engagement cannot but strike you forcibly, and a general view of our situation in relation to the reigning Bashaw and our unfortunate countrymen in Tripoli will be sufficient to mark its inexpediency. I shall consider it my duty, as it certainly is my inclination, to afford you every aid compatible with the authority vested in me, and commensurate with the means that have been placed at my disposal; and you may rely upon the most active and vigorous support from the squadron, as soon as the season and our arrangements will permit us to appear in force before the enemy's walls; but I wish you to understand that no guarantee or engagement to the exiled prince, whose cause I must repeat we are only favoring, as an instrument to our advantage, & not as an end in itself, must be held to stand in the way of our acquiescence to any honorable and advantageous terms of accommodation which the reigning Bashaw may be induced to propose. These terms being once offered and accepted by the representative of government appointed to treat of peace, our support of the ex-Bashaw must necessarily cease. You will not, however, conceive, sir, that these considerations, important and necessary as they are, ought to induce us at once to abandon the benefits which the measures you have adopted seem to promise. I conceive an observance in them by no means incompatible with a total freedom from any trammels with respect to a definitive object, which freedom I deem it all-important to preserve, especially when I view the peculiar situation in which Capt. Bainbridge and his fellow-sufferers, may be placed by this co-operation. If by your energy and exertions, added to the supplies now sent forward, you succeed in getting possession of Derne and Bengazi, we may calculate that having received this impulse from our strength, the ex-Bashaw will himself possess sufficient energy, courage and talent, and if accounts are correct, sufficient interest among the people to move on with firm steps, and conduct his friends and followers to the gates of Tripoli, but should he be found deficient in these es-
been deceived in regard to the disposition of the inhabitants, he must be held as an unfit subject for further support or co-operation."— Baltimore American.
TICKETS. In the Second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery for sale at this office—The drawing certainly to commence in November.
The ship Margaret , capt. Young, in 60 days from Africa with TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY SLAVES, consigned to GIBSON AND BROADFOOT, arrived at Charleston on the 5th inst.—There are at present SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY SLAVES for sale in Charleston.
We have been informed, and we believe it to be true, that all the principal Jews at Algiers, have been massacred by the rabble.— Bait. Amer.
The Philadelphia Board of Health report on the 13th inst. for the last 24 hours, 18 new cases of malignant fever in Southwark and the City & Northern Liberties. Admitted into the City Hospital 9—died 5—remaining in hospital 50—13 of whom are convalescent.
The fever is spreading rapidly in New-York: The Banks, Insurance offices, Post office and most of the Printing-offices have been removed from the city. The board of health report on the 13th, 11 new cases of malignant fever and 3 deaths.
MARRIED, on the 12th inst. by the Rev. John D. Blair, Mr. David Johnson, merchant, of Yanceyville, Louisiana county, to the amiable Miss Mary Tinsley, eldest daughter of Col. Thomas Tinsley, of Hanover.
DIED, suddenly, on Thursday last, Mr. William Warrock, of this city.
POSTSCRIPT. LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. WAR OFFICE, JULY 31. A letter from the Hon. admiral Cornwallis, to William Marsden, Esq. dated Ville de Paris, off Ushant, 28th July, 1805, encloses the following dispatch. Prince of Wales, July 23, 1805.
SIR, Yesterday at noon, lat. 48. deg. 20 min. N. long. 11 deg. 17 min. W. I was favored with a view of the combined squadrons of France and Spain, consisting of 20 sail of the line, also 3 large ships armed en battery, of about 50 guns each, with five frigates and three brigs; the force under my direction at this time consisting of 15 sail of the line, two frigates, a cutter, and higger, I immediately stood towards the enemy with the squadron, making the needful signals for battle in the closest order, and on closing with them, I made the signal for attacking their centre.—When I had reached their rear, I tacked the squadron in succession; this brought us close up under their lee, and when our headmost ships reached their centre the enemy were tacking in succession; this obliged me to make again the same manoeuvre, by which I brought on an action which lasted upwards of four hours, when I found it necessary to bring to the squadron to cover the two captured ships, whose names are in the margin. I have to observe, the enemy had every advantage of wind and weather during the whole day. The weather had been foggy at times, a great part of the morning; and very soon after we had brought them to action, the fog was so very thick at intervals, that we could with great difficulty, see the ship ahead or a stern of us; this rendered it impossible to take the advantages of the enemy by signals I could have wished to have done; had the weather been more favorable, I am led to believe the victory would have been more complete. I have very great pleasure in saying, every ship was conducted in the most masterly style; and I beg leave here publicly to return every captain, officer, and man whom I had the honor to command on that day, my most grateful thanks, for their conspicuously galant and very judicious good conduct.
The Hon. capt. Gardner of the Hero , led the van squadron in a most masterly and officer like manner, to whom I feel myself particularly indebted: as also to capt. Cuming for his assistance during the action.—Enclosed is a list of the killed and wounded on board the different ships. If I may judge from the great slaughter on board the captured ships, the enemy must have suffered greatly. They are now in sight to windward, and when I have secured the captured ships, and put the squadron to rights, I shall endeavor to avail myself of any opportunity that may offer to give you some further account of these combined squadrons.
I have the honour to be, &c. R. CALDER.
How bless'd to him condemn'd to toil An exile from his native shore; To hail again his genial soil, And greet his friends and home once more! Agree to hold at least a dress, The partner of his cares, and joy; Again, with her, a mate to press The fruit of love, his darling boy! And hear him as he wings his way, Around the cot in playful roam; In lisping accents bless the day That brought the gentle father home. To friends, to wife, to doting boy, And native land, restor'd again; Swift guide his hours on wings of joy, Nor thinks he more of former pain.
CAUTION. To all young persons who promise themselves length of days. DIED, on the twenty-second of August, 1805, between 3 and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, THOMAS GILLS, of Buckingham county, in the 21st year of his age, whose death is much lamented by all those of his acquaintance. He, as a mechanical genius was thought not to be equalled, added to that his mild and unassuming good conduct has drawn tears of sympathy from all those who have had any acquaintance with him. From the distinguished conduct of the deceased, I think it my duty (who bred him to the mechanical business) to send this caution forward. 2w* JOHN GANNAWAY, JR.
ON Saturday the 28th instant, on the premises, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, a PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND, (being a part of Lot No. 55) on the main street, in the city of Richmond and neighborhood of the Court-house, containing thirty-six feet four inches front, and thirty-four feet back—conveyed to me in trust by John Turner to satisfy a debt due to John Pissier, and charges of Sale, &c. September 20th, 1805 John Williamson.
WAS committed to the jail of Northumberland county 2 negroes S.A.M and JOHN, as runaways. Sam is about 5 feet 10 inches high, and was sold from this county by James Smith of the said county, to a Mr. King of Portsmouth, about three years past, and says Mr. King sold him to a gentleman of South Carolina, whose name he says he does not know—John is about five feet high, stout and well made and says he belongs to a Stephen Hansford of Caroline county, and appears to be about 20 years of age—and on which he came to jail a negro cloth jacket and trowsers, country knit stock, and country made shoes, old ozenburs shirt and old black hat. Their owners are requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges & take them away, or else they will be dealt by as the law directs. JOSEPH ROGERS, Jailer, for JOSEPH BALL, Soff N. C. Sw* MARSHAL'S SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit of the Virginia district, pronounced in May last, between John Somerville, plf and David Ross, deft.—Will be SOLD, on Tuesday the 15th day of October next, to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of the TRACT OF LAND, in Chesterfield county, commonly called the FALLS PLANTATION, as will be sufficient to raise the sum of two thousand one hundred & twenty one dollars and 37 cents, and the costs of suit and of sale. The point at which the purchaser is to begin his survey & the direction in which he is to run his lines will be designated on the day of sale, which sale will be had on the premises. JOSEPH SCOTT, Marshal V. D. Sept 17th, 1805
Upper Appomattox Company. At a meeting of the Trustees at Princeville, the 14th June, 1805 ORDERED, That each shareholder on the new subscription, pay twenty five dollars on each share on the first day of October next as a third requisition. Teste, T. PRIDE, Clerk. 15th Sept. 1805. T. PRIDE, Receiver.
NOTICE is hereby given, that no Tobacco will be delivered by the subscribers after the first day of October next to any person whatsoever, without the manifests being brought in, and the charges paid when the tobacco is called for. PRICE & UNDERWOOD. September 16th, 1805
NOTICE. ALL persons having any claims against the estate of William Jones, sen. dec. of Buckingham county, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated on or before the first day of January next, otherwise this advertisement will be plead in bar against all claims exhibited after that date. Those who are indebted by that time as the subscriber is desirous of settling his administration account with said estate. WILLIAM JONES, Jr. Adm'r. Sept. 20th, 1805
Buckingham County: August Term, 1805. Samuel Irvine, complainant. Against Alexander & James Fulton and Walter Irvine & company, defendants. ON the motion of the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants Alexander and James Fulton are not inhabitants of this State It is ordered, that unless they do appear here on or before November term next and answer the bill of the complainant, that the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
PORK AND BACON. JUST received and for sale, opposite the Bell Tavern, 50 barrels New York prime PORK, also a few thousand weight of excellent BACON. RUSSELL & WALLACE. Who have likewise for sale, a quantity of SALT in sacks, Liverpool salt, also Prime Old BRER. PORTER, wholesale and retail. Sept. 20, 1805.

NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firms of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James Dunlop. Peter & Wm. Nov. 15, 1804.
W AS committed to the jail of the said county, on the 23d day of April last, a negro man, DICK, and says that he belongs to Faxon Alexander, of North Carolina, which place he left for some years—he is a small fellow, about 55 years of age, both of his ears appear to have been cut. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. The owner of such slave is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
David Price, Keeper of the Jail, Surry courthouse.
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, 1804.
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 35 years of age, 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.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by the inquisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley that JOSEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON , late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Riley ; & information has been received by the executive, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , have fled from justice; I have, therefore, thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation—thereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, or said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , the One Hundred Dollars for either of them, in order to their examination, touching the said murder: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and conduct before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , that they may be dealt with, as, in such cases, the law directs.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of June, (L. S.) in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE , upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shot all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be on; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hoggan seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery to the horse and saddle to the subscribers. Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
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.
MILLINERY.
MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING , respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public. She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply. All commands from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Hanover county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should their be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are requested to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the 1st day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar. Henry S. Shore, Admr. With the Will annexed. Richmond, 19th August, 1806.
TO RENT, BRICK HOUSE , adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
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 endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
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 23d day of September 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 634 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 343/ 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, 3rd August, 1805.
To be Sold, for Cash.
I AM requested by David Patterson, Jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY, in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 27th February, 1804, consisting of the following slaves viz. Jack, a lad—Tom a boy—Kate and her three children—Billy, Sally and Henry, Sukey and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson, as also, Molly, a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patterson, Jr. to Benjamin Hatcher, agreeably to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson, in the town of Manchester. George M'Credie, Trustee. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
To be Sold, for Cash.
I AM requested by David Patterson, Jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY, in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 10th day of April last, consisting of the following slaves, viz. Jack, a lad—Tom, a boy—Kate and her three children—Billy, Sally and Henry, Sukey and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson, as also, Molly, a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patterson, Jr. to Lyle & M'Credie, agreeably to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson, in the town of Manchester. James F. Leitch, Trustee. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
THE subscriber anxious to discharge every just debt which he owes, will, at the same time and place, offer for SALE, for ready money, the residue of his
PROPERTY,
For the benefit of his creditors, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, 2 good Horses, and sundry other articles. David Patterson, Jr. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
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 hogsheads 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.
TO RENT,
A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lownes on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805.
A PERSON
acquainted with the POTTERY or TILE making business will meet with encouragement on application to the printer. August 20, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore , late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the (L. S.) year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
GEORGE DILLARD is five feet eight or nine inches high, tolerable fair complexion, short black hair, dark eyes, well set, and somewhat droops in the shoulders, slow and soft of speech and of a smiling countenance when speaking, about twenty four or twenty five years of age; when he absconded, he had a large sorrel horse, about five feet high, some white feet, large white spot in his forehead and a ship on the saddle. James Lownes. 8th Month, 8th, 1805.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamburg, has just received in the ship Plenter from London, an assortment of MERCHANDIZE ; & daily expects by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of WOOLLENS of every description, & IRONMONGERY or HARDWARE —which added to his stock on hand, will render his store as generally assorted, and as competent to the demands of purchasers as any on the continent. The selection is made by his friends in different parts of Great Britain, well skilled in the qualities of goods; purchased from the Manufacturers themselves, not on credit but with ready money; of course laid in on better terms & of much superior qualities to those usually shipped by Commission Merchants, at the accustomed credits of six months, nine months and twelve months. He offers them to his Friends and Countrymen, for cash, approved paper, or credit, to those whose punctuality can be relied on, at prices as low as they can be afforded at, assuring his distant customers that their orders will at all times be thankfully received and diligently executed. September 3, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Common Council of the city of Richmond, will at its meeting on the third Monday in this month proceed to nominate to the Professors of William and Mary College, a fit and proper character to succeed Mr. John Wood, late Mathematical Surveyor of the said city, who has resigned. 13d mS By order of the Hall, ANDREW STEVENSON, L.L.C.
THE following Hogshead of Tobacco has been lying in Cannon's warehouse upwards of two years undemanded—the owner is requested to come forward and pay charges, or it will be sold according to law. No. 463 1604 133 1471. Inspected and booked in the name of Edward Scruggs. Guerrant & Anderson, Inspectors. New Canton, 12 Sept. 1805.
For Sale, All the LANDS
BELONGING to the College of William and Mary, lying in the county of King William. These lands are in two separate tracts, one of which borders on Pamunkey river, near the town of New Castle, and includes some of those level, valuable lands between that town & Monocacy mill. They are divided into 74 tenements, some of which are on lease for lives, from due to three; others are under no lease—Possession of those not under lease, will be given on the first day of January, 1806. For those under lease, all the College interest in them, will be sold—a statement of the lives as well as the conditions on which they are leased, will be shown to those inclined to purchase. The purchaser will stand instead of the College, and may avail himself of any forfeitures incurred by a non-compliance of the tenants with the conditions of their respective leases. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on the first day of January next, and the remaining three fourths, in equal payments, to be made on the first day of January, in the years 1807, 1808 and 1809, with interest from the first day of January, 1806. Bonds for the amount will be required, and the purchaser or purchasers can have title, on making the first payment and granting a deed of trust on the land, with relinquishment of dower to secure the three last payments. If not disposed of at private sale (in which case notice will be given,) the tenements called the lower college, either separately or united, to suit purchasers, will be sold publicly, on the first Monday in October next, on that tenement occupied by Mrs. Hughes; and those of the upper college, in like manner, on the second Monday in November, on that tenement occupied by Mrs. Drury, as a cavern. WM. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of William & Mary. Williamburg, August 30, 1805.
J. H. FASBENDER, lately from Charleston, S. C. respectfully informs the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity, that he has commenced the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS, In the house belonging to Mr. Jedidiah Allen, adjoining Dr. Foushee's. He not only repairs watches, but makes every part of their composition—and flatters himself from the satisfaction which he gave in Charleston, of which place he was a resident upwards of three years, to obtain that share of public patronage which he will endeavor to merit. J. H. Fasbender has on hand a choice assortment of JEWELLERY, (and daily expects a farther supply) which he will sell low for cash. August 6.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Nathaniel Clarke, dec. of Amherst county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of January next, and all those who have any demands against the said estate, will bring them in by that period, legally authenticated, for adjustment, as no farther regard will be paid to any claims thereafter, and this advertisement will be plead in bar against them. Samuel Bridgewater, Administrator of Nathaniel Clarke, dec. August 10th, 1805.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
A complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS , superlative good; from the lowest No. to superfine—just received, and for sale by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, Sept. 9th, 1805.
THE
subscribers to the LIFE and TRAVELS of LORENZO DOW , are informed that the first volume is come to hand, and may be had by applying opposite the market, to A. FOSTER & CO. Richmond, August 31, 1805.
FOR SALE, A HANDSOME
New GIG & HORSE. Enquire of the printer. August 28.
RICHMOND BATH.
THE subscriber informs the public, that from this time he reduces the price of his tickets for bathing to one quarter of a dollar—two children for one ticket. Tickets may be had as usual at my house at the Falling Garden. James Lownes. 8th Month, 8th, 1805.
Bail and Delivery Bonds
For sale at this office.
JACOB JOHNSON, Bookbinder & Stationer, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond. Has just received in addition to his former Assortment, Blair's Lectures Ditto Sermons Medical Dictionary Rococo's Life of Lorenzo de Medici, 3 vols. 8vo. Parasols of Literature Democracy Unveiled Harris's Encyclopedia Walks & Sketches at the Cape of Good Hope, by Robert Sample Elegant Extracts Public Rulers, or the best means of securing the advantages & reforming the abuses of popular elections Morse's Geography, 2 vols. 8vo.
STATIONARY.
Super royal printing, flowered, foolscap, letter, wove & plain folio post papers; blank books of all sizes; printing ink, and a general assortment of articles in the Stationary line—and the highest price in cash or goods will be given for all kinds of clean linen and cotton Rags, at the above store. Sept. 11, 1805.
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, as 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 subscribers; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkin of Goochland; on the lower tract is not to be a good mill seat—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, senr's on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh broke 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 Westminster, 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.
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 said 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 an half, which said tract joins the Fluvanna or James river, it being the tract devised to the said John Jordan by his father Matthew Jordan, deceased, 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.
SURRY JOCKEY CLUB.
WILL be run for over the course at Surry court house 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 85 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.
THE
prorietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND , adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prowser & Moncure Pleasant Terrell.
LOST
in Fredericksburg, a note for one hogshead of Tobacco, inspected at Byrd's Warehouse, in the city of Richmond, on the 17th day of June last, No. 2398, 150, 1200; one fourth stemmed. I will give a reward of one dollar to any person who will deliver it to me living in the county of Caroline, or to Messrs. Smith & Price, Inspectors at Byrd's Warehouse. All persons are forewarned purchasing the said note, as I have proceeded as the law directs. Sept. 13, 1805.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them 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.
BY
virtue of a deed of trust made to the Subscriber for the purposes therein mentioned, will be sold, at the Eagle Tavern, on the 24th instant— 18,234 ACRES OF LAND, Lying in the counties of Montevallo, Kanawha, Greenbrier and Montgomery, and contained in thirty surveys—the title papers will be shown on the day of Sale, and may be previously seen in the Register's Office. John Breckenbrough, Samuel Shepard, John Prosser, Trustees. Richmond, 13th Sept. 1805.
JAMES TERNAN,
Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND MATTERS, 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. (cf) Sept. 4.
Foolscap & Letter Paper
For sale at this office.
VALUABLE LAND,
IN LOUISA COUNTY, FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by Josiah Bingham, to secure the payment of 200 dollars, interest and charges, due to Yeimans Smith, will be SOLD, at public auction, for ready money, on the 7th day of October next, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between 12 and 1 o'clock, a certain tract of LAND, lying in the county of Louisa, on both sides of Reedy run, adjoining the lands of David Morris and Samuel Hanson, containing three hundred acres by a late survey. Robert Bell, John Dunsmure, Trustees. Richmond, August 26, 1805.
JOHN T. COCKE
OFFERS FOR SALE,
Nine Hundred Acres of LAND,
On Staunton river, in Charlotte county, (adjoining the lands of John Randolph, Esq.) of which 333 are Low Grounds of excellent quality, the highland as good as any in the neighborhood—Any person wishing to purchase may know the terms by applying to the proprietor, or James Cocke, who is hereby authorised to contract for me—If the above property is not disposed of privately, prior to the 24th of September, it will on that day be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder on the premises—Should the land be sold privately, timely notice shall be given, as no engagement will be made after the 15th of September. Powhatan, August 15, 1805.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WILL be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money at Messrs Hart & Nunmo's store , in Prince Edward county, on Saturday the 5th day of October next.
A TRACT OF LAND,
Belonging to Daniel Woodson, to satisfy a debt due Maj. John H. Overstreet. This land lies in the county aforesaid, and adjoins the land of Anthony W. Woodson, Capt. Jacob Woodson, Peter Fore and several other persons. This land from a late survey contains one hundred & fifty eight acres, is all wood land except seven or eight acres of good Meadow Land. THE COMMISSIONERS. August 27th, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE Copartnership of L. JOSEPH & Co. was dissolved by its limitation on the fourth day of this present month. They are thankful to a liberal public for the share of patronage they have experienced. All those who have claims on that firm will please call on L. Joseph for payment; and all those indebted will please make payment to him. L. JOSEPH, L. B. KURSHEDT. Sept. 16, 1805.
L. JOSEPH,
who will continue the business in his own name, informs the public that on Tuesday and Wednesday the 24th and 25th of the present month and on Thursday the 24th Oct. also on Tuesday & Wednesday the 8th and 9th, and on Tuesday & Wednesday the 15th and 16th October, his store will be shut as on Saturday, according to the Mosaic institution. Any other time he will have pleasure in waiting on a liberal public, and solicits the continuance of their favors. L. JOSEPH. Sept. 16, 1805.
ON
the fourth Monday in this month, being Halifax court day, I shall proceed to sell, to the highest bidder for ready money, at Halifax courthouse,
A TRACT OF LAND,
Lying in the said county, adjoining the lands of Jones Orphanage, James Stephens Orphanage and some pounds for the purpose of effecting a deed of trust executed to me by Edward Jordan to secure the payment of a debt due to Isaac Coles, Jr. Peter Singleton, Trustee. Halifax county, Sept. 1, 1805.
At a Court of Quarterly Session,
held for Cumberland county, the 25th of July, 1805.
George and William Smith, surviving partners of Smith, Lee and company, Against Ben Whitehead and Reuben Williams, defts. THIS day came the plaintiffs by Blake R. Woodson, their attorney, and the deft. Reuben Williams, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Williams is not an inhabitant of this state. On the motion of the complainants by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Williams do appear here on the first day of October court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively; and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said county. A copy—Teste, SAM. HOBSON, D. C.
I INTEND