Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-07-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1170.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Tobacco Land for Sale.
IN Amherst county, on Horsley's creek, 509 acres of rich tobacco land, formerly the property of Dr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton—This land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst courthouse to Waugh's ferry on James river, is a valuable stand for a country store, with a framed house for that purpose, entirely new and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney, and well underpinned with brick; also a lumber-house 16 feet square, with a cellar of its full size wall'd up with stone—there is also a taylor's and sadler's shop, and other out houses; likewise a tolerable good dwelling house, with three rooms below and two above stairs; a kitchen, dairy and other out houses within a mile of the store, suitable for a private family. On this tract of land there is a bout 75 acres cleared, all of which is fresh and in good order for cultivation; it has also the advantage of being only 7 miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of tobacco, and within 18 miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase the above without reviewing the premises, they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro & Loving, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them; as also on application to Gilliat & Kirby.
Richmond, March 20, 1805. (wids) The above tract of land and improvements, will be offered for SALE, at Amherst courthouse, on Monday the 15th July next, (being court day) on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months—a deed of trust will be required on the premises, or satisfactory security for punctual payment.
Gilliat & Kirby.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS Daniel & William Guerrant, late merchants of the town of New Canton, by their deed dated the 5th 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 Danl. & 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
THE Trustees of the above mentioned Danl. & Wm. Guerrant, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, in the town of New Canton, on the first day of July next, the following property, viz. Eight likely Virginia born Slaves, A Single Chair, Harness, &c. and a valuable assortment of suitable GOODS for the present season, any part of which will be sold on very low terms by private sale, or a great bargain may be had, and a liberal credit given to purchaser who will take the whole stock on hand, by application previous to the day above mentioned, to Wm. Guerrant or the Trustees. Six months credit will be allowed the purchasers of the above property for all sums above ten dollars, on giving bond & approved security; lesser sums cash will be demanded for. wtf
DOCT. WILSON
HAS removed his Apothecary Shop to the lower floor of the Bell Tavern, where he has a general supply of Medicines, Paints & other Articles In the Apothecary Line.
He takes the liberty to observe, that he has not an article of medicine but such as he uses in his own practice.
Physicians, merchants and others, who may be pleased to patronize him, shall be supplied on the most reduced terms.
Persons of needy circumstances, by paying the retail prices of his medicines, will be prescribed for gratis. wtf May 14.
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 SAFES, 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.
P. S. WIRE SAFES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st. 1804. wtf
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THE THIRD EDITION
OF THE
LETTERS
OF THE
BRITISH SPY;
Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in August and September, 1803. June 27, 1805.
Foolscap & Letter Paper
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United States of America, fifth circuit, in the Virginia District, May term, 1805.
Anselm Lynch, adm'r &c. of Charles Lynch, dec.
AGAINST Robert Donald, Andrew Donald, Thomas Donald and Alexander Donald, surviving partners of James and Robert Donald and company.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next court 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 capitol in the said city. A copy—Teste.
Will. Marshall Cl'k.
LINDLEY MURRAY'S SPELLING BOOK.
Just received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and for sale at his printing office and Book-Store, Richmond.
An English Spelling Book,
With reading lessons, adapted to the capacities of Children in three parts. Calculated to advance the learners, by natural and easy gradations; and to teach Orthography and Pronunciation together, BY LINDLEY MURRAY. Author of "English Grammar adapted to the different classes of Learners."
"An English Spelling Book from the author of the "English Grammar," will undoubtedly excite considerable expectation from those who have been in the habit of using the latter; and we doubt not that in process of time, the Spelling Book will have as many admirers as the Grammar has already obtained. We are glad to say that Mr. Murray has been careful in the right division of his syllables in his spelling; and that he has not followed the example of others, by introducing into his book a mass of irrelevant matter."—Imperial Review, Oct. 1804.
"We have before had occasion to commend the useful labours of Mr. Murray; and this little work (the Spelling Book) is an addition to them, which from its ease, clearness and precision, will prove greatly serviceable to the tender age for which it is designed."—Monthly Mirror, October, 1804.
"Mr. Murray's successful exertions for the service of youth, have been so often before us, with applause, that we think it sufficient, on the present occasion, to announce the above publication; and to add, that it will not, in any manner detract from the well earned reputation of the author, in this department of literature."—European Magazine, Nov. 1804.
"With the great merit of Mr. Lindley Murray, in providing assistance for the instruction of youth, the public are well acquainted. He has now descended to the very elements of instruction, and with the same skill and judgment which he has displayed in his other attempts. We recommend to the public this most important little volume, as the only work with which we are acquainted in the English Language, for teaching children to read, written by a philosopher and a man of taste."—Literary Journal, Nov. 1804.
"Mr. Murray's elementary works have the sure merit of combining well directed efforts to train the infant mind to virtue with the best means of imparting instruction to it. In the Spelling Book before us, this is particularly the case, and we can therefore safely recommend it as the best work of this kind which has lately fallen under our inspection." Anti Jacobin, December 1804.
"We do not always think it necessary to employ our time in examining literary productions of so very humble a kind as Spelling Books. The name of Lindley Murray, however, whom we have more than once had occasion to commend, arrested our attention. We find his present publication divided into three parts. In the latter class are several useful things, not commonly found in such works: for instance Reading Lessons in Italics, Old English and Manuscript Letters; explanations of the sounds of the letters, distinguishing the long and short sounds of the vowels, and the anomalous sounds of all; and, finally, rules for spelling, very clearly and distinctly expressed."—British Critic, December, 1804. June 21.
LAND FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, at Powhatan courthouse, on Wednesday the 21st day of August next, (being court day) that valuable Tract of Land, whereon the late Mr. John Brown, dec. lived as a tenant; containing 564 1/2 acres; lying in the county of Cumberland, between the waters of Willis' and James Rivers—about three miles from Columbia and eight from Cartersville. The clearing on the said land commenced about nine years ago, and has continued to the present year, now amounting to two hundred acres, well inclosed, and in excellent order for cropping. The reams of the plantation at one fourth per annum, has amounted to more than one hundred pounds annually, for several years past. It is under a lease for the present year, ending on the 25th day of December next—the benefit whereof, with the land, will be given up to the purchaser, on the day of sale, the purchaser paying one fourth of the purchase money down, and giving bond with approved security for the other three fourths, payable in three equal annual payments, carrying interest from the date, if not punctually paid. And as further security, a deed of trust on the land will be required. Persons who feel disposed to purchase the above property, may have a view of the same by applying to Mr. Holt, who lives on the place, or to Wm. Mayo of Cumberland. ROBERT MAYO. Powhatan June 15, 1805. wids
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THE DEBATES,
AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
Subscribers to the above work are requested to call or send for their books without delay. June 19.
Mr. Peticoles' Professor of Music, has for sale, A NEW GRAND
PIANO FORTE.
Apply at his residence opposite Mr. Copland's office on the Capitol hill. Richmond, June 4th. 1805. if
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subcriber by Charles Clarke, of the county of Chesterfield, to secure the payment of a debt therein acknowledged to be due Lyle and M'Credie, and the expense necessary to carry the trust into execution, will be sold, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Saturday the 27th July, insomuch as two hundred and twenty acres of LAND, more or less, lying in the county of Chesterfield, and adjoining the lands of Col. John Harvie, John Ford, Alexander Saunders and Samuel Smith. Richard B. Goode. July 2, 1805. 4w
HE subscriber will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Saturday the 3d day of August next, two likely NEGRO BOYS: Nelson and Harrison; conveyed in trust by the deed of Andrew Scott, dec. to secure the payment of a debt, interest and cost therein, acknowledged to be due Lyle and M'Credie. Richard B. Goode. July 2, 1805. 4w
ON Saturday the 3d day of August next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, a likely NEGRO BOY, about 19 years old, by the name of Harry, conveyed to me in trust, by Thomas Branch, of the county of Chesterfield, to secure the payment of a debt due to Lyle and M'Credie, and the expense necessary to carry the trust into execution. Richard B. Goode. July 2, 1805. 4w
WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Saturday the 3d day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subcriber, by Richardson Harris, late of the county of Chesterfield, to secure the payment of a debt due to Lyle and M'Credie, and the expense necessary to carry the trust into execution; FIVE NEGROES, viz: Sally, Kilus, Charles, Phillis and Anaky, or so many thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt, interest and cost. Richard B. Goode. July 2, 1805. 4w
LAND FOR SALE, OF THE LATE WM. CROWDER'S ESTATE, DEC.
ON Saturday the 14th of September, at Pauville, in Amelia county, two tracts, in said county—one containing seven hundred and ninety acres, lying on both sides of Stock's creek and near Appomattox river, within three miles of Col. Skipwith's manufacturing mills, and five from Mt. Munford's where the river is navigable to boats. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and in good order for cropping, with every necessary out house thereon, for the reception of a family—a good apple orchard, excellent water, and a healthy agreeable neighbourhood—a sufficient quantity of the land is cleared to work from ten to fifteen hands. The other tract lying near Flat creek, containing one hundred and thirty acres, now in good order for cropping, sufficient to work four or five hands. The improvements are a small dwelling house, a good granary & tobacco houses, a small apple and peach orchard. Possession will be given the first day of January next, and the purchaser to have the privilege of sowing wheat immediately after the sale—One third of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance in two equal annual payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchaser, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, to the executors. It is deemed unnecessary to give further descriptions, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Allen Jeter, who lives near to both tracts. ALLEN JETER, EDWARD WEBSTER, DABNEY MILLER, } Executors. June 22d, 1805. tds
Manchester Turnpike Company.
THE delinquent Shareholders, on the 7th requisition, are hereby notified, that such shares as shall remain unpaid on the first Monday in August next, will, on that day, be sold, at Mr. Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. James Brander, Cl'k. Manchester, July 2, 1805. tds
Valuable School Book.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, [PRICE $1 50.]
A NEW SYSTEM OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY,
OR A GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Of the most remarkable Countries throughout the known world;
Their respective situations, extent, divisions, cities, rivers, mountains, soils, and productions; their commerce, manners, customs, laws, and religion.
Together with their principal Historical Events, and Political Importance in the great Commonwealth of Nations:
Compiled from the most modern systems of Geography, and the latest Voyages and Travels—and
Containing many important additions to the Geography of the United States that have never appeared in any other work of the kind.
ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT MAPS.
Comprising the latest discoveries, and engraved by the first American Artists.
By BENJAMIN DAVIES.
BLANK BONDS
For sale at this office.
FROM THE AURORA.
THE YAZOO SPECULATION.
CONTINUED.
The second head of discourse which we proposed to state—is the tenure by which the country, embraced in the scope of the Yazoo Speculation, has been and is held.
This comprehends a great variety of incidental rights and titles, some peculiar to the United States.
 1. Those that appertain to the relations that exist between the aborigines and the U. States.  2. Those that relate to the former possessors in right of war or treaty.  3. Those which peculiarly depend on the principle and laws of the confederation. 
The first of these collateral objects of enquiry in itself alone, contains a principle fatal to the pretensions of the speculators. This is founded on the rational principles of morality and on the soundest principles of received law, that the Dominium Verum , or the real property of the soil is in the community that is the first and actual known possessor. (See Millar on Banks, p. 165, and a dissertation on the ambiguity of the English constitution, part sec. 3.) What lawyers denominate the fee simple , can be derived only from those who possess the Dominium Verum , or real property; or in other words the sovereign authority of the state can alone alienate the title to the soil or to any part of it. Those barbarous doctrines are now scouted from civilized society, by which the color of a complexion, or a tenet of faith deprived one class of human beings of their natural rights, and vested in another the privilege of usurping whole regions of the earth, and despoiling and ravaging nations. The Spaniards who first invaded the countries of Florida and Mississippi, assumed to themselves the sovereignty of the soil, and the right to extirpate the natives. Their tenure was recognised indeed by their successors, the French and English; but under the more benign auspices of a republican government the barbarous tenure has been spurned from us, and the rights of nature recognized in the descendants of the primitive occupants of the soil. To the eternal honor of the American republic, possessing the power to conquer, and to extirpate, the power has not been deemed justification of its exercise; the maxims of peace and civilized liberty have superceded force; instead of the edge of the sword and tones of cannon and musquetry, they have been courted as men, treated with as equals and accommodated with the means of social comfort and civilization instead of havoc and murder.
Applying these glorious attributes of republican policy and justice to the principles of right, as involved in the case of the Yazoo region, the government of the United States has recognized by treaty, and by repeated purchase, the Dominium Verum in the aboriginal natives of the land and from them obtained the fee simple or a more enlarged right, a transfer of the sovereignty.
It was a part of the earliest policy of the confederation, arising out of experience and the circumstances of the country, that special care should be taken to guard against disputes between states, concerning territory.—Hence by Art. IX. of the confederation under which the revolution was achieved, a special provision vested the determination of any such differences in the supreme power of the confederation, sec. 2 and 3.
In the federal constitution, established after the individual commonwealths had been organized in peace, under their several constitutions; the same spirit of general conservation is found in Art. IV. sec. 3. It provides for the admission of new states; but declares that no new state shall be erected within the jurisdiction of the old, &c. without the consent of the legislatures of the states concerned as well as of congress. That congress shall have power to dispose of and make needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property, &c. and nothing to prejudice the claims of the U. S. or any particular state.
It was uniformly understood during the evolution, that the lands which were not in occupancy of the United States at the revolution, but within the limits defined at the peace of 1783, were still subject to the authority of the aboriginal natives, and that although a right was recognized by foreign nations in the United States to the absolute sovereignty, that in relation to the U. States, this title amounted only to a pre-emption in favor of the United States, and to an exclusion of all other powers who were parties in the contract.
In the language of the law, we obtained not the fee but the exclusive right to purchase. The Dominium verum was in the Indian tribes, and so it still continues to be; the treaties concluded every year with the Indian tribes, recognize their original and substantial sovereignty, and their abandonment of such parts as they cede in the received usage of sale and transfer by the most solemn deeds—and for a valuable consideration.
Numerous treaties might be referred to on this subject, but as the laws of the United States are to be had every where, a reference will be made to such only as especially apply to lands part of which are embraced in the Yazoo speculation. By a treaty concluded on the Holston river on the 2d of July, 1794, between the Cherokee nation and the United States, it is established and declared, that the Cherokees place themselves under the protection of the United States and of no other sovereign whatever; and they also stipulate that the said Cherokees shall not hold any treaty with any foreign power, individual or state, but the United States, Art. 2. By Art. 4 the Cherokee claim is extinguished forever to certain lands described, a sum stipulated as the value thereof to be paid annually, for which they "relinquish quit claim, relinquish and cede," the land described forever. By Art. 7. "The United States solemnly guarantee to the Cherokee nation all their lands not hereby ceded." Art. 8. Any person settling on the Cherokee lands shall forfeit the protection of the U. S.
Another treaty was concluded in this city in June 1794; reinforcing the treaty of Holston; another at Tellico, 1795, besides treaties, one at New-York in 1790, and one at Coleraine in 1796.
A treaty was concluded with the Choctaws, another powerful nation of Indians, at Hopewell, on the Keowee river in 1786—which contains among other corroborative provisions and stipulations, the following—it defines art. 3, the boundary at 31 degrees N latitude, exactly the southern boundary of the Mississippi territory (in which the speculations are embraced) procuring for the United States three tracts of six miles square each, for trading ports.
A treaty was concluded in 1786, with the Chickasaws, another nation living within the same territory.
A treaty was concluded at N. York in 1790, with the Creeks, another nation occupying possessions in sovereign right, a part of this territory; and all these treaties determine that the several nations of Indians, in virtue of the subsisting relations of protection, and alliance, cannot hold any treaty with any individual state nor with individuals of any state.
From these treaties we determine these important principles. 1, That the Indians are recognized as a sovereign power. 2, That they are precluded from treating with any sovereign power, state, or individual, without the consent of the United States. 3, That there are any treaty or compact entered into by the Indian nations parties to these treaties, they must be null and void. 4, And that any treaty, compact, or purchase made or pretended to be made without the sanction of both parties must be null and void—and particularly any contracts made by citizens of the United States.
From these principles thus established, it follows,
1. That had there been a legitimate authority in the state of Georgia, to treat with any individuals for any part of the soil of the state of Georgia, it could not treat for any part which was unredeemed from the Indians. 2, That the Mississippi territory to whomsoever belonging, was not redeemed from the Indians. 3, That neither Georgia nor the Indians themselves had singly power or right to sell or alienate to any other state or persons, than the United States, any part of that territory.
And finally, that the speculation of the Yazoo, was fraudulent in its foundation, as well as iniquitous in its design and progress—and that no right to the fee existed in the state of Georgia; that the right in the fee actually vested in the Indians subject to an exclusive pre-emption on the part of the U. States, to redeem and purchase the soil and the sovereignty from those who held the territory in dominium verum . That all contracts with Georgia, or any law or pretended law, for the sale of any lands so circumstanced, even were there no corruption of the legislature, was no better than a law passed to vest in the Yazoo speculators, the fee simple in a region of the moon.
(To be continued.)
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PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) June 22.
French and Spanish Fleets.
Arrived yesterday, the brig Blossom captain Shapley, 21 days from St. Martins, capt. S. informs us that information from St. Kitts advised, that the combined FRENCH and SPANISH FLEETS were lying at Martinique on the 24th, and were to sail the 29th ult.—They were daily expected at St. Kitts, but from their sending frigates to sound the shores, it was supposed that St. Vincents would be their first principal object.—Frigates were general through the French and English islands.—The English appeared to intend a vigorous defence.
BOSTON, June 19.
Capt. Trefethen, arrived at the quarantine ground, on Saturday last, from Basseterre, 22 days, informs, that on the 29th May two French 74 gun ships arrived at Basseterre, from Rochefort, who sailed from thence in company with 5 other ships; and that the two ships, above mentioned, sailed from thence on the 2d June, to join the grand fleet, at Fritstadt, where it was presumed they had gone. Capt. Trefethen further informs, that the British Packet Earl of Leicester, was captured about 60 leagues to the westward of Barbadoes, by a French privateer, and sent into Guadalupe.
NEW YORK, June 26.
WEST INDIES.—Since the arrival of the British and combined fleets in the West Indies, any information respecting those islands must be in some degree interesting. The following statement of the islands belonging to the different nations of Europe, and the number of inhabitants contained in each island; will not, we presume, be unacceptable to any of our readers. The statement is taken principally from Morse's Gazetteer, and is probably as correct as any, that can at present be procured.
   BRITISH. WHITES. BLACKS.     Jamaica 30,000 250,000   Barbadoes 16,167 62,115   Grenada 1,000 23,921   St. Vincent 4,450 11,853   Dominica 1,236 14,967   Antigua 2,590 37,808   Montserrat 13,000 10,000   Nevis 1,000 8,420   St. Christopher 19,000 20,485   Virgin Isles 1,200 9,000   Bahamas 2,000 2,241   Bermudas 5,462 4,919   St. Kitt's 1,900 20,435   St. Lucie 3,400 11,000   Tobago 3,500 10,000   Anguilla   Barbuda   FRENCH.   St. Domingo (1799) 32,650 256,153   Martinique (1776) 11,619 74,160   Guadalupe (1779) 13,361 86,709   DUTCH.   St. Eustatia 5,000 15,000   Saba 2,000 7,000   Curacoa   DANISH.   St. Croix 3,000 30,000   St. James   SWEDISH.   St. Bartholomews   St. Thomas  
Several letters were received in town yesterday, from the West Indies, which had been opened on the passage, and endorsed as follows—"opened by the commander of his Britannic Majesty's ship Leander."
June 27.
As it has been conjectured, that the French and Spanish fleets from Port Royal had gone to Antigua, it is necessary to state, that after they left Martinique they did not stop there. Captain Tinker, of the brig Address, who sailed four days after them from Martinique, informs us, that he passed in sight of Antigua, and that they were not at that place.
It was reported, last evening, that one of the ships below is the Mississippi from France, with Mr. Livingston and suit on board.
June 28.
Captain Denike, in 15 days from St. Croix, informs us, that news was received there the day before he sailed, that the French had taken the island of Jamaica; that they landed 15,000 troops on the north side of the island and marched to Kingston. Capt. D. received the above news from the American Consul just before he sailed.
Capt. Denike further informs, that on the 20th of June he spoke the brig Nancy, out 13 days from St. Kitts, for Philadelphia, the captain of which informed, that when he left St. Kitts a large French fleet was off that place. Capt. D. is the bearer of dispatches for the British Consul.
By the Pomona, we have received files of London papers, but their material contents have been principally anticipated. They state that:
A general press and embargo had taken place in consequence of an order in council by his majesty. The embargo extends to all shipping in the ports of the United Kingdom, coasting vessels, and vessels laden with grain and provisions, or such as have cleared out at the custom house, excepted. A general and very hot press took place at the different out ports, and in the river. Many hands were procured at Cowes, Portsmouth and other places. In the river every vessel was cleared of all the hands that could possibly be spared; no protections were regarded. A great number of hands were put on board the Enterprise, off the Tower, and the Unite frigate Capt. Ogle at Deptford.
The question of final catholic emancipation was discussed in the house of lords the 10th of May, but deferred to a future day.
The sailing of the two French sail of the line from Rochefort, was confirmed by official dispatches.
On the arrival of a Hamburg mail, a cabinet council was held at Lord Mulgrave's office, at which the lord chancellor, the duke of Montrose, earls Camden, Chatham, Westmoreland and Buckinghamshire; viscount Sidmouth & Castlereagh; lords Hawkesbury, Mulgrave, and Bathurst; and the chancellor of the exchequer, were present. The whole of the cabinet adjourned to the admiralty.
At the rising of the cabinet a messenger was ordered to hold himself in readiness, to proceed to the continent; so profound a secret his destination, that he was not to be acquainted with it till his arrival at Gotteuburgh.
June 29.
The ship Mississippi, Capt. Skidmore, arrived at this port last evening in 30 days from Nantes, having on board his excellency R. R. Livingston (late minister from the United States to the French government) his lady, and suite. The vessel left Nantes on the 27th of May. Our Paris papers by her are to the 20th inclusive, and would have furnished some interesting intelligence had not the most important part of their contents been anticipated by late arrivals from London and Liverpool.
We learn verbally, and by the papers in our possession, that Bonaparte arrived at Milan on the 8th May, for the purpose of being crowned King of Italy, and would pass through Brussels on his return; that the Brest fleet had not sailed; that the existence of a treaty between Russia and Great Britain was not known in France; and that no new movements of consequence had taken place in any part of Europe.
Madame Jerome Bonaparte had arrived at Amsterdam, but was not permitted to land, and the ship was ordered to sail immediately, destination not known.
Mr. Livingston is the bearer of bills drawn by the American minister at Paris on the treasury of the United States under the treaty of Louisiana; and it is supposed that all the creditors under that treaty will receive their bills in the course of the summer.
The Mississippi has on board 150,000 francs, in bills on the French treasury, for the relief of distressed Frenchmen in America.
In the suite of the American Minister are Mr. Peter R. Livingston & Mr. King, son of the Hon. Rufus King.
Captain Smith, of the sch. Melitable, confirms the account before received of the sailing of the French & Spanish fleet from Martinique.
Captain Smith, on the 16th inst. was boarded by the British frigate Cambrian, on a cruise, and received the following information:
"The ship Huntress of Wiscasset, from the city of Washington bound to the island of Malta, with stores for the American navy, was captured 1st of June, in lat. 37, long. 74, 10, by the Spanish sch. Mary, Anthony Launi, master, carrying 8 guns and 80 men; the ship was captured on pretence of her being bound to an English port with naval stores. They put the whole of the ship's crew on board the privateer, leaving only the Capt. and boy, and intended to keep by the ship and carry her into Porto Rico. On the 3d of June she fell in with the Charles Carter, from Wilmington, N. C. bound to Falmouth, Eng. and made a prize of her, and took out most of her crew. On the 9th June, at 6 A. M. in sight of Bermuda, fell in with three armed ships, supposed to be English Letters of Marque; two of them bore down upon the prize ships and recaptured them, the other fired on the privateer and chased her a short time, but could not overhaul her and gave up the chase. The privateer had then 22 American seamen on board, which number was quite sufficient to have taken her, but they were all except two or three confined in the hold. She kept away for Porto Rico, intending to make prizes of every thing that came in her way. On the 13th June, lat. 30, 9, long. 63, 24, saw the English frigate Cambrian and sloop of war Driver to the leeward, the privateer supposing them to be English guineamen, immediately bore down for them, and came nearly within gun shot of the Driver, before she was aware of her mistake, it being then nearly calm, the privateer took to her sweeps in order to make off, the frigate Driver endeavored to pursue her and hove several shots over her, but could not overtake her. They then hoisted out their boats four in number, and full of men well equipped, and rowed up to the privateer, and after a warm action of half an hour, took possession of her with the loss of two brave men and two or three wounded. The American seamen were put on board the Cambrian, and the privateer and Spanish prisoners were sent into Bermuda with the Driver."
Extract of a printed Circular Letter from a respectable commercial house in Liverpool to their correspondent in this city, dated
"LIVERPOOL, 15th May, 1805."
"Since our letter of yesterday, we have received advices from London, stating
that the Treaty with Russia, which had been so long depending, is said to be at last brought to a sort of conclusion. On Thursday a messenger arrived with a copy of it ratified by the Emperor of Russia. It is described to be a treaty offensive and defensive, to take effect however only in certain events. The Emperor of Russia stipulates to join this country with a certain number of ships, and with all his land forces against France, unless Bonaparte agrees to certain terms of peace, in which the general interests of Europe shall be provided for. In order, therefore to ascertain the views of Bonaparte on this subject, it is stated that a Russian plenipotentiary is gone to meet him at Milan, and offer the mediation of the Emperor Alexander for the restoration of peace. It is also understood that the treaty with Russia leaves room for the accession of other powers, and it is thought probable that Sweden will accept a Subsidy. In consequence of this news, Corn and Flour are looking up, and the holders now ask high prices; good Wheat would fetch in this market 13s. per bushel of 70lb."
"The Viper cutter, just come in, states, that on the 5th instant, she spoke with a Guernsey privateer, which had seen the French and Spanish fleets, on the 3d inst. in lat. 44, long. 15 west, steering a S. W. course. This account rather favors the opinion that they are going to Ireland; but it is still generally believed, that a combined attack on our West India possessions, is the object they have in view."
A London paper of May 13 mentions that a treaty offensive and defensive between Great Britain and Russia has been ratified; but that it is said to be clogged by such conditions as nearly nullify it. It provides for negotiation in the first instance; and a Russian Minister is stated to have gone to Milan to offer the Emperor of Russia's mediation to Bonaparte, with a scheme of pacification.
Mr. Pitt has assured those immediately concerned, that no time has been lost in preparing for the protection of the West India islands; and that naval and military forces have been sent thither.
The expedition under Gen. Coote was in forwardness. They were avowedly destined for Jamaica.
FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.
LONDON, May 11.
Thursday the king in council commanded the book containing the list of his privy counsellors to be brought and laid before him; which being done, his majesty drew his pen across the name of Henry Lord Viscount Melville, as an erasure thereof from the said list.
May 13.
The dispatches received by government and the Russian ambassador on Thursday have been stated to contain the ratification of a Treaty of Alliance offensive and defensive between the Emperor Alexander and this country. We have every reason to assure our readers that this report is totally unfounded. It is, however, certain that Government continues to receive assurances of the friendly disposition of the Court of St. Petersburg towards this country; and if this disposition should ever lead to an arrangement so desirable, it is obvious that it could not be attended, at least for the present season, with any useful consequences. While we do not learn that a single regiment of Russians is at this advanced period yet in motion, declarations on paper will be of little avail. If even all the military strength of Russia and Sweden were actually in the field, we cannot perceive, during the neutrality of Austria, and the attachment of Prussia to Bonaparte, how it could with any prospect of success be brought to operate against France.
LIVERPOOL, May 15.
Since our last publication several mails and messengers have arrived from the continent, but nothing has transpired to warrant the hope of a continental connection. Dispatches received by Government and the Russian Ambassador are stated to bring the ratification of the treaty which has been so long negotiating between this country and the Emperor Alexander. This may sound well, but we want to see substantial assurances of action; and in that respect, were we weak enough to entertain such hopes, we fear we should be disappointed.
So delusive is the prospect of a continental war that Bonaparte's new title has been recognized by the Emperor of Austria. Indeed if any thing were wanting to prove the conscious security in which our mortal enemy reposes, and the contempt with which he considers our endeavors to form a continental confederacy against his gigantic power and unbounded ambition, it might be found in his present visit to his Italian dominions. He leaves the care of his good people of France to his military banditti; he smiles at the chance of insurrection; and proceeds by easy journeys, with all the testimonies usually paid to a beloved and venerated sovereign, through the cities and towns of his empire. At Lyons, Grenoble, Geneva, and Turin, he is hailed with triumphal honors; he graces his train with the abject presence of a successor of St. Peter, who is now literally what he was before but figuratively, servus servorum; he creates Princes and Princesses; he overawes the court of Vienna, terrifies that of Naples; and all this he does with as much indifference if not only he had nothing to apprehend from Russia, but as if even an alliance offensive & defensive had been cordially concluded between him and the Emperor Alexander.
The ship on board of which was the lady of Jerome Bonaparte, on her arrival at Amsterdam from Lisbon, had a strong guard placed on board of her; and the Dutch pilots, who conducted the vessel from the Texel, were imprisoned. Such are the measures thought necessary to evince displeasure at a marriage which conferred honour on a Bonaparte.
JAMAICA, which is threatened by the French, was taken by the British from the Spaniards in 1656. Its annual exports are conjectured to amount to 12 or 15 millions of dollars. It is about 150 miles long, and 40 miles broad—and probably now contains 50,000 free inhabitants and near 300,000 slaves. In the blacks are attached to their masters, and will aid heartily against the invaders, the French will be defeated at once; and if they cannot be trusted with arms by the British in defending the island, and it should be conquered, the French would experience with them in a short time a repetition of the St. Domingo Tragedy.
PHILADELPHIA, June 26.
We have the pleasure to announce to the public, that the dangerous wreck of the Providence ship of war, which was sunk in the revolution, is now completely removed from where she lay in Lad's Cove, about half a mile below Gloucester Point.
This has cleared the Navigation from Philadelphia to the Horse Shoe Bar, and gives a safe anchorage for vessels to lie in till an opportunity offers to pass the Bar. It is of still greater consequence to small craft, as they may now go boldly into the cove, and double the length of their tacks, by which they may, with a scant wind, round the point opposite to Gloucester, in going up to Philadelphia, or make direct for Eagle point in going down the river.—The flats loaded with wood from Timber Creek will reap the greatest advantage, as they may now proceed at any time of the night with safety to Philadelphia, by which they may save a tide.
BALTIMORE, July 1.
ANTIGUA TAKEN.
A letter received in town last evening from St. Thomas, dated June the 10th, states, that the combined fleets then consisted of THIRTY-TWO sail, one half of which went against and captured Antigua. It adds, that the harbor of St. Thomas was crowded with vessels of every description, from Antigua, waiting till the storm had subsided.
Capt. Haylander, from Martin, (Mart.) informs, that the whole of the combined fleet sailed from Martinique on the 6th ult. excepting two 80 gun ships and a frigate, just arrived from France.—On the 13th capt. H. passed Antigua, and saw a large fleet in the dusk of the evening, off the harbor of St. John's, standing off, and apparently making observations, which he believes was the French fleet, as the number corresponded, and they all appeared to be large ships.—The probability was, that they had only arrived there that day, after taking in at Guadalupe such particulars as they had occasion for.—The general opinion at Martinique was, that the taking of Antigua would be their first object.—Previous to their leaving Martinique three 74's were sent against Diamond Rock, garrisoned by 117 British troops, who made little resistance, and capitulated after a siege of four days—the garrison were sent to Barbadoes in a cartel.—The French frigate which arrived last from France brought dispatches in 27 days from L'Orient, but nothing of their contents transpired—it was the report of the day, that the two French commanders of the army and navy did not perfectly agree, which was a principal cause for their stay so long at Martinique—it was also reported that Bonaparte, to deceive lord Nelson, had a number of letters written by the relations of the officers of the Toulon fleet, wishing them success in their expedition against Egypt, which letters had been put on board of fast sailing luggers, which were to throw themselves in the way of Nelson's cruisers, in order to lead them astray, and which was supposed to have had the desired effect, as no account had reached Martinique on the 11th of any English fleet arriving in those seas.—It was said that the French fleet were in want of many things—their arsenals then being totally unprovided, their main object was to get possession of some of the English arsenals, to which they might have recourse in case of any accident happening to their vessels—the number of troops on board the fleet was 10,000—He heard nothing of the sickly state of the Spanish fleet as heretofore reported.
NORFOLK, July 9.
By the arrival of the schooner Lucy, we learn that the French and Spanish fleets sailed from F. Royal, Martinique, on the 12th June, in two divisions. They touched at Dominica, where it is said they captured twenty six merchant vessels; and proceeded, as was reported, against Antigua.—Nothing had been heard at St. Pierres of the arrival of a British squadron.
Captain Black of the schooner Harriot of Alexandria, left Martinique about the 14th of June, he was spoken in the mouth of the Potomack, and assured the person who spoke him, that the French had taken Antigua.—Nothing had been heard of a British fleet.—We must remark that the fleet, as may be seen in a preceding paragraph, left Martinique on the 12th; it was therefore impossible, if that be true, to have heard of the taking of Antigua on the 14th.—But as it is probable that Capt. Black passed Antigua in his way home, he may have thus acquired his information. Of Capt. B. we can say that his ve-
reality is not questionable; and we therefore fear that there is too much reason to place confidence in his report.
(Ledger.)
NEW-ORLEANS, May 21.
A messenger arrived in this city yesterday, from Washington (city) dispatched by the Post Master General, to arrange the carriage of the Mail from the seat of Government, through Virginia, the two Carolinas, Georgia, and part of West Florida, to this place. The whole distance, as the road will now run, is 1,206 miles, and the Mail will be carried in 17 days. No newspapers can be carried under the present arrangement—it will be reserved for letters only.
FROM THE EVENING FIRE-SIDE.
Having met with an excellent piece of advice to married persons, and believing it might be useful to many of the readers of the Evening Fire-side, I have made from it the following Extracts and now offer it to you for insertion.
A FRIEND TO PIETY.
An Address to Married Persons.
The duties between man and wife are various and important. They suppose the union not of persons only, but also and particularly of affections. It is not joining of hands, but of hearts, which constitutes marriage in the sight of God.—See then, that no motives of interest or convenience deceive you into a notion that you love one another, while you do not.
God never winks at the violation of nature, nor suffers it to take place with impunity. But this must take place in every marriage where mutual attachment is wanting. And that family is uniformly cursed with the most substantial wretchedness, where there subsists no love between the heads of it. Thou who art the husband, mistress thy wife with delicacy and discretion. Nothing in nature is so endearing, so winning, so captivating as tenderness; nothing creates aversion so soon, so strong, so inveterate, as rudeness, indifference, or disrespect. She depends on thee for protection & comfort, in her difficulties. For thy sake she has left her friends, her connections, & all the world, & should she meet with a tyrant instead of a lover, she may repent of this day as long as she lives.—Never incense or insult her; & as thou wishest to keep thy own temper and peace, ruffle not her's: for crossness and asperity, especially when they settle in moroseness and ill-nature, are the qualities of a savage, not of a Christian. Never, on any pretence whatever, squander that in dress, drinking, or dissipation, which thou shouldst lay by for the benefit of thy family. By the laws of God and man, of justice and love, they have exclusive claim on whatever thou canst earn; and every unnecessary indulgence which thou takest, apart from them, is at their expense and injury. Consult thy wife, especially in all cases of difficulty, it is her interest as well as her duty to give thee the best advice she can. Never keep her ignorant of thy circumstances: this has been the undoing of millions of families. The wife who deserves the name, will never fail to economise, when she knows that her partner's circumstances require it. Be not much uneasy, though the world should sometimes think she has her full share of influence. Women of good sense, seldom abuse their husband's confidence. And thou wilt see few happy families in which the wife is either a slave or a cypher.
Be ye equally yoked, is the command of God: let neither seek basely to throw an undue weight on the other's shoulders. Suffer no interference from any quarter whatever to interrupt your harmony; you are connected for life. Nothing can separate your fate in this world; O let nothing divide your affections. Regard each other with the fullest confidence; the least spark of suspicion from either, must forever blast the comfort of both. There can be no harmony where there is no faith. A wife should not only love her husband, but on every occasion show him the greatest attention. Study by every means to make his home comfortable and inviting.—Where the treasure is, there will the heart be also; and a man's presence, as well as his heart, will always be there most, where he has most pleasure. And I'll venture to assert it as a fact incontestible, that he who finds his home a paradise, will seldom stroll into the wilderness of the world.—While on the other hand, a scolding wife on a hot house has driven many a wretched husband to the tavern, where cards, women, and wine, have sealed his own destruction and that of his family.
In a word, be habitually loving and kind to one another. Have no separate secrets, nor allow yourselves any airs of mystery: but open your whole hearts to each other. Conceal as much as possible one another's foibles, and cultivate habits of affability, forbearance and good nature. Never be sullen or in a pet with each other, especially in the presence of strangers. And, to say all in love, live together as the heirs of glory.
From the Political Calendar.
FEDERAL OPPOSITION.
We would appeal to the good sense of all candid men, why this continued peal of declamation is kept up against the constituted authorities. If there are real grievances, let us remonstrate as men possessing sufficient greatness of soul duly to appreciate the blessings of freedom, with discernment and magnanimity to secure the invaluable boon without an appeal to the passions and prejudices of the design-

ing demagogue or the false reasoning of the pampered coxcomb. Instead of investigating the merits or demerits of those who administer the arduous and complicated concerns of the national government, do we not find the most disingenuous motives imputed to their charge? Are we not loaded with the vilest slander from the unprincipled portion of the community, who fatten on their ungenerous and corrupt system of misrule and destruction against Mr. Jefferson and those in his confidence? Of what consequence can it be to the great body of the community, whether John or Thomas fills the executive department, if our official functions are but conducted according to the letter and spirit of our admirable constitution? Who but fools or knaves would spend their hours and days in attempts at satire on a cheese, a Mammoth, or a salt mountain? Yet we have seen whole columns taken up with this puny and ridiculous subject by men who profess to have nine tenths of all the virtue and understanding in the country! yet substitute this method to vent their envy on the president, for the want of more plausible grounds of complaint.
It is certainly full time that all good men should step forward to discountenance that in those who call themselves gentlemen, which would undoubtedly subject the most stupid schoolboy to a severe flagellation. In a republican government, the voice of the people ought and will most undoubtedly preponderate. Those who are now the minority, when their system of government was "in the full tide of successful experiment," laid great emphasis on this established principle; and why will they not practice now, that which was then most near their heart; why will they not observe that forbearance towards their political opponents, which they once recommended to those whom they pleased to style the deluded multitude. If the people were ever competent to the investigation and practice of moral duties; has that competency since diminished? Or have their habits become more corrupt and unrefined? No person, we presume, will have the hardihood to utter so preposterous an idea, as that the people are moving in a retrograde motion to the dark ages of bigotry and superstition; on the contrary, perhaps there never was a period in the history of civilization, when a people progressed in an equal degree to a state of perfectability. Let us then unite in discountenancing that narrow and dangerous policy of imputing every action of our rulers as founded on fraud, and promoted by hypocrisy! Cannibals would blush at such impolicy and ingratitude. Let us rather argue the case as becomes men in pursuit of the immutable principles of truth; whose magnanimity would not deign to withhold the grateful plaudits of their approbation to public functionaries, whose prominent acts appear to have been intended, and have since been demonstrative of the greatest national blessings.
If at some period very far remote, the people should find themselves too free, en- lightened, & too happy; let us court slavery and despotism; close up the lap of ignorance, and call upon chill penury and wretchedness to overwhelm us. But while we enjoy equal privileges; while every member who composes our great federal- compacts protected in the blessings of life, liberty and property, and the most obscure individual may raise himself to the highest honors by his own superior merit; let us discountenance this vile spirit of distrust and declamation which has been too long suffered to diffuse its baneful influence on social intercourse, and to contaminate the morals of the rising generation.
A SWEAT--FOR A SWEAT. A physician had a skeleton so fix'd, that on entering the room a spring was touch'd when, in an instant it grasped the person entering. An Irishman (a stranger) called on the doctor for some medical aid, and was shown into the room where the skeleton was--it seized him in a moment--Oh, Jasus!--up with his fist to defend himself; but, to his great astonishment, he saw the ghastly figure disengaging itself, when he flew from the house like lightning. A few days after meeting the doctor, (who might be call'd a walking skeleton,) coming out of his house, "Ah, my honey--are you there! do you think I don't know you, with your clothes on? he seizes the doctor by the throttle, and bestowing a few hearty whacks--take that for the sweat you gave me 'thother day."
LAND FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust from David Copland, Esq. of the county of Buckingham, for the benefit of James, Thomas and Francis Deane, who assigned their right to William Wilkinson, and John Toney, will be SOLD, on the premises, on Monday the twenty ninth day of July, by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, that part of the LAND the said David now lives on, called Springfield, lying in the county of Buckingham, which part is to be bounded by the lands of James Wilson and Susannah Wilson, so as to make out from Willis's river as nearly as can be, a square, containing two hundred acres--or so much thereof as will discharge the balance of the debt for which the deed of trust was executed. The land is of a prime quality, and the purchaser, on payment, will receive from the trustees, the right they hold in trust.
Samuel Anderson, } Trustees. Willis Wilson, } June 25th, 1805. 3w*
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND: SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1805.
FOURTH OF JULY. The thirtieth Anniversary Festival of American Independence was celebrated in this city on Thursday last, in the usual manner. The several companies composing the nineteenth regiment, and the public guard, paraded on the Capitol Square at 12 o'clock, and went through the different manoeuvres in marching, firing, &c.
Dining parties were formed at different places in and around the city, to which a considerable number of the citizens repaired, and spent the day in harmony and conviviality.
Accounts from St. Thomas to the 4th ult (received at Charleston) state that the inhabitants of Tortola have fled to St. John's, and that the British ships of war have been obliged to seek protection in St. Thomas.
A letter from Havana, dated June 10th says we have not had an arrival from America these 15 days. There are 5 British frigates now cruising off this port.
We have received London papers and Lloyd's lists to the 10th of May, from the Pomona, arrived at New-York--from which we have made some extracts.
Phil. Gaz. Our letter of the 10th says: "I heard it this morning at one of the public offices, that government, having strong reasons to suspect that after Bonaparte shall have returned from Italy, the long meditated design to invade some part of his majesty's dominions will be attempted, every exertion is making at the outposts, and in the king's yards to fit out and man armed vessels of every description. A hot press began on Monday, and still continues. It is imagined that the combined fleets will cruise on the W. India station to draw of adm. Gardner from before Brest; and that in the event of a general junction of the French fleets, a grand attack on England or Ireland will be the consequence."
"A levy en masse is expected to take place. The city light horse are all out this morning. The infantry volunteers are also assembling in their respective districts. Every thing proclaims, that events of importance to the safety of the country are at hand.--God grant us a good deliverance!"
A paper states, that Mr. Pitt has been examined before the select committee of the house of commons, relative to the application of forty thousand pounds, intended for naval service, to a different purpose; to which transaction he stated himself to have been privy in the debate of the 8th of April. The house of Boyd and Benfield not being able to make good a certain portion of an instalment due to the Emperor of Germany, this sum according to report, was lent to enable them to make the payment, and thus maintain the honor, good faith, and character of the country.
The Morning Post of the 9th says: "We stated yesterday, that an embargo had taken place on all vessels in the river, and that a great number of seamen have been procured for his majesty's service. A warmer press was perhaps never known upon the Thames. By our port letters we find that a similar expedient has been every where resorted to, and that the seamen thus obtained, will enable the government to make a very considerable and immediate augmentation to our naval force. These measures, it is supposed, will be followed by the calling out of the levy en masse; and every practicable measure will immediately be resorted to for placing the country in the most respectable state of defence."
The same paper states, that "Government have received certain information that the enemy are determined to make every possible effort against this country; and hence have they resolved to adopt such measures as shall leave scarce any thing to chance. The enemy having ventured their fleets to sea, are now daily encroaching their hostile preparations at Bologna, the camp at which place has with in the last fortnight, been very considerably augmented; and our letters of yesterday inform us, that gun boats are almost every day seen steering along the shore from different ports towards the grand depot. On Tuesday about 100 of them were seen coming from the westward; and a signal being hoisted, several of our cruisers went immediately in pursuit of them. That the enemy are now seriously intent upon invading our shores, we entertain not the slightest doubt; but we are no less confident, that come when they may, they will find us in an ample state of preparation to meet them, and that the day of combat will be a day of glory to Britain."
A correspondent informs us that he lately had an opportunity of seeing Gen. Stark, the Hero of the North. The venerable Hero is in his 77th year, and still maintains the vigour of his patriotism, and his most grateful attachments to the present administration. They who wish to observe the true spirit of our revolution in the primitive spirit which gave it birth, will be highly gratified in the ardour of this Hero, who gave the first great check to the pride of Britain. It is from such men as these we are to learn for what great ends our revolution began. And from such men we may learn the duty we owe to our Country. In them we see the sincerity which regards the public happiness; the ambition which asks no reward but in the public liberty, and which has no riches equal to those which arise from a life well spent, and generous services for the national glory. (Sal. Reg.)
Letters from the state of Delaware say, that they are now beginning their harvest, and both in that state and Maryland, there is the prospect of the finest crop of Wheat they have had these twenty years. (Phil. pap.)
The Pomona arrived at New-York from London, on Thursday last, has brought between 5 and 6000 Letters,
A letter from Beaufort (s. c.) received at Charleston, dated June 11, says--"I have nothing more important to communicate, than the pleasing intelligence of the best prospects of cotton, rice, and provisions generally, ever witnessed at any season. If the creditors will only be patient, and no accident, unforeseen, should happen, great crops will enable the planters to satisfy the demands against them. The whole of Beaufort district exhibits the most flattering prospects of crops."
[From Dutch papers, received at Boston.]
PALERMO, April 10.--Yesterday Nelson's squadron appeared in our waters. At midnight, one of his ships sent people on shore; and an officer waked Mr. Adon out of his sleep. This morning it was reported that the Toulon fleet was out; that it was destined for Sicily; and that Nelson was sailed in pursuit of it. This evening, however, it is asserted, that the French fleet is gone to Egypt; and some houses of commerce are said to have received positive assurances of the truth of this report. (Paris Moniteur.)
HAGUE, April 30.--Yesterday morning, about half past 7, his Excellency M. Schimmelpennick, with his Consort and children arrived here; and immediately took up his residence in the Palace called the Old Court. At half past 9, his Excellency gave audience to various persons, and received their congratulations on his accession to the high dignity of Pensionary. At half past 1, his Excellency was conducted into the presence of the Directory of State, before whom he took the oath prescribed by the Constitution; after which the Directory of State laid down their posts. This was notified to the Public as follows:
"The Pensionary of the Batavian Republic, Rutger Jan Schimmelpennick, hereby notifies, in that quality, that he has this day provisionally taken the Oath prescribed by the Constitution to the President of the Directory of State; and that, in pursuance thereof after the dissolution of the Directory of State, the government of the Batavian Republic is constituted. Moreover, that M. C. G. Haltman has, by said Pensionary, been nominated and appointed General Secretary of State. Done in the Hague, April 29, 1805."
SCHIMMELPENNICK."
Russian Discipline.--No army in Europe equals the Russian, in the resemblance it bears to a machine moved by the word of command. An amusing instance of this is given in a French work which was published some time ago. It occurred when the Empress Elizabeth was carrying on war against the King of Prussia. The army being then on the frontiers of Germany, a small picquet was placed at some distance from the camp, with the view of watching the motions of the Prussian troops. The soldiers employed in this service were supplied with provisions for 23 hours. The enemy however came on unexpectedly from a different quarter, and a battle ensued, which entirely drove from the mind of the commander all thoughts of his picquet. Some days after, however, he recollected the circumstance, and caused enquiries to be made through the army, if any one had seen or heard of it. The answers were all in the negative, upon which a messenger was dispatched to the place where they had been stationed. There accordingly they were found, fixed to the spot, and reduced to the last extremity of hunger, but never thinking of moving. On being asked why, when their provisions failed, they had not returned to the camp?--They where astonished at the question. They had no orders.
From the present state of Denmark by Catteau, 1802.
The TRIBUNAL OF CONCILIATION, established since 1795, is composed of the most intelligent and respectable men in the vicinity; and its sessions are private. It is competent to determine upon a great number of civil questions; and if both parties agree to the arrangement proposed by the court, its decree is registered, and has legal authority. If the parties cannot be brought to agreement by the amicable interference of the mediators, they are at full liberty to prosecute their suit in a court of justice. All the proceedings of the Tribunal of Conciliation are upon the unstampable paper, and they cannot be protracted longer than 15 days in the country, and eight days in the towns, unless both parties consent to a longer delay. The expenses, which do not exceed three shillings, are not payable but in case of reconciliation. During the three years preceding that institution, there came before the courts of law, 25,521 causes; and for the three years following, 9,653, making the astonishing difference of fifteen thousand eight hundred and eight lawsuits. The idea of this court was taken from the Dutch, among whom it likewise produced the most happy effects. And when we consider what an important point it is, that there should be time for disputants to cool; the strong probability there is, that four or five impartial men from the vicinity will take a right view of the case,
and the reluctance that any man must feel to embark his reputation and property in opposition to their opinion, we cannot entertain a doubt of the beauty and importance of the invention. It is hardly possible, that should be bad justice which satisfies both parties; and this species of mediation has no validity, but upon such condition. It is curious, too, to remark, how much the progress of rancour obstructs the natural sense of justice; it appears that plaintiff and defendant were both satisfied, in 15,868 causes. If all these causes had come on to a regular hearing, and the parties been inflamed, by the expense and publicity of the quarrel, we doubt if there would have been one single man out of the whole number who would have acknowledged that his cause was justly given against him.
Account of flour inspected within the city of Baltimore, for the last quarter, ending the 30th day of June, 1805. 64,176 barrels of wheat flour, 3,330 half barrels do 2,559 barrels of rye flour, 22 hogsheads of Indian meal, 218 barrels do 71 half barrels do 55 do rye flour. EDWARD J. COALE, Register of the city of Baltimore.
COMMUNICATION. WORMS ETC.
At this time of the year, and during the warm season, when Colera Morbus , commonly called purging and vomiting, very often combined with worms, is so frequent amongst children, that many are every day carried off by that dreadful sickness, the WORM-SEED ESSENCE will be found an efficacious medicine. Even should the patient have no verminous complaint, it will still accelerate the cure of the cholera, if given in time, and conjointly with other remedies, calculated to temper the acrimony of the bile, or correct the acidity of the juices necessary, for a good digestion, the cholera morbus having its cause in the want of a good quality in the bile and juices of the stomach, both being necessary for a good digestion. It will be remembered, that those who do not digest well, cannot enjoy good health; the Essence of Worm Seed , as thousands have experienced, is a good preservative and restorative to the stomach, having much the same quality as the essence of peppermint, with the advantage of preventing and destroying any kind of worms, and may be used with safety at any period of life, from childhood to old age.--Fed. Gaz.
ARSENIC.
The public have repeatedly been cautioned against the imprudent use of this corrosive poison, in the destruction of house vermin; and families have not unfrequently paid the forfeiture of their imprudence in the premature death of some of their members. A family in this city, were on Saturday last, poisoned by Arsenic, which had been mixed with some Indian meal, and put aside to use as occasion should require to destroy rats, but which was taken by the maid of the house (who was unacquainted with the circumstance) and incorporated into a pudding. Nine of the family ate of it, and were seized with the most violent puking, &c. Medical aid was immediately resorted to, and we are happy to learn that they are all recovered or out of danger. Sweet Oil, in very liberal portions, was administered to each patient.--Albany Gazette.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY, Now drawing in Norfolk.
THIRTY-THIRD DAY. Prizes of 500 dollars.--Nos 5419 6634. Prizes of 15 dollars.--Nos. 4 83 167 674 337 315 3640 3818 4564 3347 2528 5642 2453 2655 4669 3612 4769 5509 3795 5532 7388 5003 6532 2394 2666 7313 1666 4726 3856 1401 1875 7253 3282 3711 5933 3513 1274 7224 4431 3962 5721 4957 5732 6322 2679 5786 1870 4040 4318 2616 7975 4359 2783 7646 2478 4054 2178 6302 2016 3418 2933 2370 5163 5048 6967 3832 1750 7445 4803 7264 5084 6340 2290 5379 4138 5516 6784 1158 3429 3737 4961 4790 1230 3406.
THIRTY-FOURTH DAY.
Prizes of 500 dollars.--Nos. 3907 4524 4765. Prizes of 15 dollars.--Nos. 136 145 365 366 436 446 457 552 595 697 749 797 7157 5771 1825 7050 7823 6150 6580 3086 2975 1566 6560 1214 1454 2640 2079 5440 2948 6542 1386 1641 2206 6780 1350 2161 2190 5210 1479 4121 3921 7304 6392 5356 2041 2390 3380 1318 3212 3741 2565 7513 6541 1036 2792 1733 5046 6233 3579 5556 4181 6928 8020 5139 5140 2841 2785 7151 1091 6396 7412 2533 4518 4426 1741 6466 2328 6635 1824 7858 4459.
FROM THE BALTIMORE EVENING POST.
THE PERIPATETIC. Vita summa brevis quem nos vetat inchoare longam.--horat.
Dum loquimur, fugerit invida Aetas; carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.--ibid.
APPROPRIATION OF TIME.
Perhaps nothing is more common than to bewail the shortness of life, unless it be to mispend the little time we are permitted to enjoy. We complain that the evening is closing on our unfinished labours, without remembering how much of the day has been wasted in indolence, and peevishly lament the insufficiency of our strength, without reflecting on the fatigues produced by dissipation and folly.
In short, did we never suffer ourselves to accuse the rapid wing of time, till we had counted the moments that have passed unoccupied and unenjoyed, the murmur of impious discontent would be stifled by regret, and the voice of reproach expire in the sigh of contrition.
Nor are indolence and dissipation the only sources of error; the improvement of time has other enemies, as formidable perhaps, if it were not, that they appear of a more corrigible nature.
Among, the foremost of these may be reckoned the injudicious manner in which seasons and avocations are suited to each other: an imprudence so great, that whoever should find room enough, in the little circle of human life, for a much larger proportion of wisdom and of pleasure, of business and of relaxation, than has ever perhaps been crowded within it since the period of antediluvian longevity. At least, it will not be disputed with me, that just appropriation of times & seasons would enhance the enjoyments of life; since, under proper regulations, every avocation may become a pleasure, and the most favorite amusement, by an ill-timed recurrence, may find the strings out of tune that should vibrate to its measures, and be consequently, attended with nothing but wearisomeness and disgust.
It should seem that men of letters are particularly negligent of this proper distribution of their time, and frequently not only shorten their lives, but even render the years they experience, less productive of the intelligence and improvement they so avariciously pursue, by reversing the order of nature, & stifling the instinctive voice of health, whose warnings were kindly intended for the preservation and happiness of mankind. Neglectful of the invigorating and inspiring breath of morn, they but too frequently defer their studies to the protracted hour which the most unequivocal symptoms assure us was designed for refreshing slumber; and idly boast of trimming the nocturnal lamp of wisdom, without reflecting that wisdom's truest lamp is that which, untrimmed and inexhaustible, burns, from day to day, and from year to year, at once to assist, and illustrate the researches of the philosophic student; but the half of whose splendour is thoughtlessly permitted to shine on the oblivious couch of imperfect & insalubrious repose.--Yes, insalubrious! I repeat the epithet: for whoever experienced from the dozing indolence of the morning or noon-tide couch, the same invigorating effects which the seasonable slumbers of the night are calculated to produce?
HONOUR AND HONESTY.
By the last Dumfries paper we are happy to observe an instance of integrity in Mr. John Murray, late merchant in New-Galloway, who many years ago failed, and settled with his creditors upon a small composition, by whom he was completely discharged. He has since succeeded in the world, and came forward with paying the balance of his debts. We would be happy to record more instances of such honorable conduct.--Search paper.
We are slaves to the law that we may become free, says Tully. Indeed where there is no law there can be no liberty. That licence which every one would arrogate to himself, would very soon destroy itself. Men, according to Goldsmith, are but too apt "To call it freedom, when they themselves are free."
That is, mankind naturally like to do as they please themselves, and to debar all other persons from that privilege.
A king, said an old king of Castile, has only one way of knowing his defects, Let him ride a mettlesome horse, and if he does not know how to manage him, he will most certainly be thrown.
Departed this life, yesterday at 12 o'clock, Mrs. JANE FAIRFAX, relict of the late Bryan, (Lord) Fairfax, after a short illness; greatly lamented by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Alex Pa.
STRAYED OR STOLEN.
FROM the commons of this city, on Thursday the 27th ult--A BLACK HORSE, with a small white spot in his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, about four feet ten inches high, supposed to be six years old last spring--he is a compact well made horse--A liberal reward will be given on delivering the said horse to Mr. Nathaniel C. Lit-scombe of Hanover, or to the subscriber in Richmond.
Spotswood Lipscombe, Richmond, Shockoe Hill, July 5, 1805. if
RUN AWAY from Richmond, some time about the 25th of January last, a stout, black NEGRO MAN, by the name of Buck, about 35 years of age--he was hired of Col. Wm. Walker, of James City county; he formerly was hired to Mr. Henley Drummond, of Amherst county, where I am told he has a wife--he has a mother in Charles City county, who formerly belonged to the estate of Mr. Suth Hardyman, dec. He has been accustomed to run in a boat down James River. Whoever will apprehend & deliver the said negro to me, in Richmond, shall receive a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS, and what the law allows for taking up besides. Philip Grinstead. Richmond, July 5, 1805
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from trading for a tract of LAND, lying in the county of Prince Edward, and adjoining the lands of Wm. Bennett, James Gillam and others, and said to contain two hundred acres, be the same more or less, and known by the name of Arnold's tract, as I have a deed of trust executed to me by Matthew Harfield, the 26th of September, 1804. The trustee is John Whitehead, of Prince Edward county, for the said tract of land. Should any person trade for the said tract of land, this notice will be plead in bar. James Davenport. June 17th, 1805.

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm 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 authorized 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. Petersburg, Nov. 13, 1804.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber about the end of Nov. or early in Dec. a black servant named SAM, I believe about 19 or 20 years of age, very strong and likely for a man of his age. He was seen in the neighborhood of this place some time after he absented himself, but from his connections I have reason to suppose that he may be lurking about, or concealed by those connections in the counties of Powhatan or Cumberland. I will give the above reward if he is brought to me in this place, or ten dollars if secured in a jail so that I may get him.  Arch'd. Freeland. Manchester, March 16, 1805.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.  THOM. NORFELL. Richmond, October 8, 1804.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 5 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.
TO RENT. THE HOUSE & LOT, On Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. John Pendleton; now newly painted and repaired, and in every respect fit for the immediate reception of a family, having all necessary out-houses, &c. Apply to Benjamin Wolfe, adjoining the premises, or to  Joseph Gallego. April 22, 1805.
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, hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston, or 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, 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 shod all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; 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 hogskin seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers.  Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
FOR SALE. TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence. For further particulars enquire at Messrs. William Anderson and James Lea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same.  ROBERT HILL. New-York, 1st Feb. 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.  Just published, and for sale by S. Pleasants, jr. in an elegant pocket edition, WATTS' PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS.
(BY AUTHORITY.)  RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS No. II. 4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each. dols. 40000 1 Prize of - - - - - 5000 1 of - - - - - 5000 5 of - - - - - 10000 20 of - - - - - 5000 50 of - - - - - 2500 100 of - - - - - 2500 227 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dols. 500 after 1000 - - - - - 500 after 1500 - - - - - 500 after 2000 - - - - - 1000 after 2500 - - - - - 1000 after 3000 - - - - - 1000 after 3500 - - - - - 1000 after 3950 - - - - - 10000 40000
The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold.  Surry County, Virginia, 6th June, 1805. WAS committed to the jail of this county, on the 24th day of February last, a negro man who calls himself BOOKER, and says that he belongs to a Mr. Ezekiel Walden of Northumberland county, but appears to be at considerable loss to tell whether in Maryland or this state. He says that he left this county in April, 1804, in pursuit of his wife, which had been sold. He is a stout well made fellow, about 22 years old, appears to have gone by water, and says that he sailed in the schooner John, to and from Baltimore. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. His owner is desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away.  David Price, 3m Keeper of the jail, Surry courthouse.
TO RENT, THE HOUSE lately occupied by Thomas Gilliat, and immediate possession given—Apply to  Gilliat & Kirby. Richmond, June 28, 1805.
WHISKEY. TALIAFERRO and DICKINSON, near the bason, keep a constant supply of Whiskey, distilled west of the Blue Ridge.  Richmond, June 5, 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 ware house, 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, Cognac, 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.
The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have received their Spring Assortment of Goods, Of the best quality and latest fashions, & will dispose of them on the cheapest terms for cash, viz: Printed Calicoes and Chintzes Dimities assorted Irish Linens Cotton Cambricks and Nankins Cotton & Silk Hose Coloured Cambricks and Laced ditto India Muslins of the first quality Plain & coloured Mar-seilles Superfine Cloths and Cambricks Thibetts, Cordurays and Velvets Bed Ticks and German Osnaburghs  Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate.  JOHN MILLER & CO. Richmond, 8th May, 1805.
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.
CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old,—Enquire of the Printer
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, in the town of Milton, at the house of John Watson, on the 15th day of July next, One Tract or Parcel of Land, Containing by estimation 500 acres, be the same more or less.—Also, an undivided one tenth part of the lands and tenements of Bennett Henderson, dec. lying and being in the town of Milton and adjacent thereto.—Also, the following Slaves, to wit: Hannah, a negro woman, Patrick, a boy, Amy, a negro woman, Dick, a negro fellow, and the children of Hannah, herein before named.—Also, the children of Amy, herein before named, which said property is conveyed to me in trust, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. (and as acting under said trust only for the benefit of others) am only to be considered bound to convey the title vested in me as trustee.  Martin Dawson, Trustee. Milton, 11th June, 1805.
TO RENT, A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. IN pursuance of an order of the high court of chancery for the Richmond district, will be sold, at Public Auction, on Monday the 15th day of July next, on the premises,
A Valuable Tract of Land, On the Little Bird Creek, in the county of Goochland, belonging to the estate of the late William Anderson of London, dec. and known by the name of Massie's; containing by a late survey, 2,312 1-2 acres, divided into four lots of nearly equal extent; about two thirds of this tract, is now in woods which is good tobacco land, and the part cleared has been but little worn. Terms of sale will be one fourth in ready money, & three annual instalments for the balance. Bonds with approved security and a deed of trust upon the land will be required, to carry interest from the date it will not punctually paid. Those inclined to view the land before the day of sale, will be shown it by Mr. George Toler or Mr. William Toler, adjoining, who can give information of the manner in which the lots are laid off.  BENJAMIN TOLER, Agent in fact for the Executors of William Anderson, dec. Hanover, 3d June, 1805.
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 year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth.  (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. 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 snip on the nose.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in Amherst county, four miles below the courthouse, on the night of the 17th inst. a negro man named MAJOR, who was formerly the property of a Mr. Hide (merchant in Orange county), afterwards sold to George Quishinbury, then to the subscriber. Said negro is about 22 years old, yellow complexion, full face, thick lips, well set, bow legged, about 5 feet high, very short fingers, with a scar on his left hand below the finger joints—also, another scar against his eye, and one of his fore teeth out; he had on when he went away an ozanbush shirt and pantaloons, and carried with him one pair striped breeches, a grey coat and pantaloons, and a blanket. He took with him a likely sorrel horse, with a star in his forehead and a small stripe down to his nose, shod before, and I believe is branded with a C on his thigh. Said negro is well acquainted in many parts of Virginia, being formerly Mr. Hide's waiting man. He has a wife and children in Orange county at the said Quishinbury's, and I suppose he will be lurking about that place.—Whoever will apprehend the said negro and return him with the horse, to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by  James Stevens, jr. Amherst county, May 18, 1805.
FOUND, on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, which the owner may get, by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement.  James Bootwright. Richmond, March 4th, 1805.
IRISH LINENS, &c. We have received by the late arrivals an extensive assortment of 7-8 & 4-4 IRISH LINENS, 5-4 IRISH SHEETINGS, 3-4 & 3-4 DIAPERS and DIAPER TABLE CLOTHS.... Which in addition to other goods, are offered for sale at our usual low prices.  GILLIAT & KIRBY. Richmond, June 14, 1805.
THE following hogheads of Tobacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of September, King and Queen court agreeable to law, viz: Nov. 5th, 1799, John Walden, I. W. No. 3 1108 122 986—March 28th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 55 1023 133 890—April 25th, 1800, Moses Fruit, M. P. No. 87 1113 107 106—May 16th, 1800, James Page, I. P. No. P. No. 96 1346 132 1214.  GABRIEL DIX. BENJN. JOHNSON. June 1, 1805.
ADVERTISEMENT. WILL BE SOLD, on the second Saturday in next month, sundry SLAVES, household and kitchen FURNITURE—also, the Printing Utensils, Presses, &c. &c. The property of the late Capt. John Dixon. The terms of sale will be ready money for all sums under ten dollars, and for all sums over ten dollars, credit will be given of sixty days, the purchaser giving negotiable notes in the Bank of Virginia for the amount purchased.  Sarah Dixon, Ex'x. Richmond, June 21, 1805.
WE the subscribers JUDGES of the GENERAL COURT, have pursuant to law allowed the Judges of the respective DISTRICT COURTS as follows: William Nelson, Jun. & Robert White, Esqs. to the districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia courthouse; John Tyler and Paul Carrington, Jun. Esqs. to the districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and Archibald Stuart, Esqs. to the districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, & the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and Richard Parker, Esqs. to the districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses—and Joseph Jones and Francis T. Brooke, Esqs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg & Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
WITNESS our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and five.  John Tyler, (Seal) Jos: Jones, (Seal) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal)  Published by order of the Judges [Im] WILSON ALLEN, c. o. c.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale, 1374 Acres of Land, in the county of Pittsylvania, about 6 miles from the courthouse and 48 from Lynchburg. About one half of this land is good tobacco land, the other fine for farming—it is all well watered and timbered, having a bold stream passing from two and an half to three miles, through near the centre of the land, and intersected by a number of fine branches, and affords equal, if not superior summer range for stock, to any land in this part of the country. There is on this land three plantations convenient to each other, sufficient to work six or eight hands to advantage, situate about 1 mile from a Grist and Saw-Mill. I will divide the purchase money into four equal payments, the first to be paid on conveyance and delivery of possession, the others to be paid annually, and likely negroes will be received in payment at cash price. This land may be divided into two or more tracts, if convenient to purchasers, and is well situated for the convenient settlement of several families. It is presumed, that further description would be useless, as any person inclined to purchase, must wish to view the premises and judge for himself. Any person may see this land by applying to me, on it.  ROBERT LOVE. Pittsylvania, June 7th, 1805.
TO BE SOLD. AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon.
ALL that TRACT of LAND, late Presley Thornton, Esquire's, situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac River. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it.—It contains 2,300 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, & mothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington. The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale. For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson, to Richard Peters, Jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city, (Philadelphia.)  THOMAS ROBINSON. W. LEWIS. June 19, 1805.
NOTICE. WHEREAS I executed my bond to Geo. Quishinbury, on the 7th day of May last, for £142 10s payable the first day of December next, this is to forewarn the public from taking an assignment of the abovenmentioned bond, as I am determined not to pay it, the said Quishinbury having fraudulently obtained the said bond from me.  JAMES STEVENS, Jun. June 10th, 1805.
Valuable Property, viz: A convenient two story dwelling house, 24 feet square, having one room and a passage on the lower floor, two rooms on the second floor, and two good rooms in the garret, a cellar with plank floor, and divided into three apartments, one used for cooking; the yard inclosed with a brick wall seven feet high, the whole in good repair. This tenement is situated near the Bell Tavern on the cross street, leading to the rock landing, and is insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid. Eleven unimproved half-acre lots on Shockoe Hill. 600 Acres military land in Kanawha county, on the waters of old town creek, a branch of Ohio River, being part of a grant made to George Mufe, Adams Stevens, Andrew Lewis and others, in the year 1772. 25 Tracts of land in Montgomery county, containing 32,172 1/2 acres, the whole patented in my name, viz:
4,000 Acres, surveyed 3d April, 1786, in Montgomery county, on Cole River. 3,080 Acres, surveyed 24th July, 1786, in the same county, on 16 mile creek, adjoining the late General Washington's survey, on Kanawha river. 3,064 1/2 Acres, surveyed 23d July, 1786 in same county, on the Loop waters of New river.
1,000 Acres, surveyed 13th May, 1786, in the same county, on the Ohio river. 3,210 Acres, surveyed 5th April, 1786, in same county, south of a creek running into Cole river. 2,138 Acres, surveyed 2nd Feb. 1787, in same county, on Cole river. 520 Acres, surveyed 3d, Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Little Blue Stone. 1,300 Acres, surveyed 16th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of the south fork of Cole river, that heads against Guyandott. 95 Acres, surveyed 16th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Glaze creek. 78 Acres, surveyed 8th Feb. 1787, in same county, on a branch emptying into Glaze creek, on the south side of the same, land about one mile above the ford of the said creek. 500 Acres, surveyed 10th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the north fork of Mud river, that heads against the Guyandott. 1,500 Acres, surveyed 21th May, 1786, in same county, on Ohio river. 2,000 Acres, surveyed 8th May, 1786, in same county, on Great Kanawha. 1,000 Acres, surveyed 16th May, 1786, in same county, on do. 263 Acres, surveyed 8th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head of Glaze creek. 214 Acres, surveyed 7th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Glaze creek, on the south side thereof. 135 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the west end of Joe's Ridge, and on the waters of Glaze creek. 154 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on Joe's Ridge. 228 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in same county, on Joe's Ridge and the waters of Glaze and Cooper's creek. 414 Acres, surveyed 22d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the second fork of Cole river, on the road crossing from Piney river, to Guyandott. 2,000 Acres, surveyed 26th Feb. 1787, in same county, under the big Pipe Stem Knob, and running down both sides of the creek. 416 Acres, surveyed 4th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Joe's Ridge. 380 Acres, surveyed 3d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Cooper's creek. 3,338 Acres, by survey 20th Feb. 1787, in same county, on the south fork of Cole river. 1,345 Acres, by survey 2d Feb. 1787, in same county, on the head waters of Little Blue Stone, about half a mile north from the white oak Lick. Three tracts of land in Monongalia county, patented in my name, viz: 350 Acres, by survey 1st June, 1796, in Monongalia county, adjoining Matthew Rukey's land, and the Randolph county line, on the waters of Cheat River. 400 Acres, surveyed 20th Oct. 1797, in same county, adjoining lands of Abner Harper, above the mouth of White Day creek. 400 Acres, surveyed 15th Nov. 1797, in same county, adjoining Peter Drage, on Finch's run, to include an improvement made in the year 1773. 1000 Acres, in do. on the west of Cheat river, above the lands of Thomas Butler. 800 Acres, in do. on Buffalo creek, on a pre-emption right of David Gray. 250 Acres, in Greenbrier county, on Little Deer creek, adjoining the lands of Joseph McClurg. 891 Acres, in Montgomery county, surveyed 1st August, 1787, on the waters of Piney river, and Paint creek, waters of the Kanawha river. 435 Acres, in Montgomery county, surveyed 30th June, 1786, joining the lands of Joseph Eaton, Richard Muse and James McCorkle. 230 Acres, in Wythe county, surveyed 4th Nov. 1795, on the Lead Minze Mill creek. 180 Acres, in Albemarle county, patent dated 6th July, 1787, on William Hill's creek, waters of Buck Island creek. One undivided moiety of five lots in the town of Winchester, Nos. 89, 90, 100, 101 and 109. The above will be sold very low, and the terms made known, on application to  WM. AUSTIN. Richmond, April 4th, 1805.
Just Received and for Sale at this office.  HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND: CONTAINING An impartial account of the proceedings of the IRISH REVOLUTIONISTS, from the year 1782, until the suppression of the intended Revolution. TO WHICH IS PREFIXED, A GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF IRELAND. By the REV. JAMES GORDON. With copious additions and corrections from various Authors upon this subject; particularly prepared for this first American edition  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 Geni to bridge. Terms made known by application to  WM. MURRAY. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805.
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