Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-06-27 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1164.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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George Peery and William Peery, plaintiffs. AGAINST Thomas Inglis, John Brown, Joseph Davidson, Henry Farley, James Daily and Thomas Pickens, defendants. The defendant Thomas Inglis not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court by the oath of Andrew Peery, that the said Inglis is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiffs by James Thompson their attorney, it is ordered, that the said Thomas Inglis do appear here on the first day of the next August term and answer the bill of the complainants; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper published in this state, and continued for three months successively, and that another copy be posted up at the front door of this courthouse.
A Copy. Teste, JOHN WARD, C. T. C. The famous high-blooded English horse,
HAMBLETON, Bred by the Duke of Grafton, a beautiful bright bay, near sixteen hands high, of high form and elegance, and thirteen years old, in good health and great perfection, imported last spring by William Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, and now on his property, will stand the ensuing season at the subscriber's, in Charlotte county, five miles below the courthouse, and three from Bouldin's old stores, to cover mares at Six Guineas the season, for which a note will be required, dischargeable by the payment of Twenty Dollars, at any time before the 10th of August next, when the season will expire, with One Dollar to the groom for each mare, paid at the stable door. Good and extensive pasturage, well enclosed, with a creek and branches running through, the flat land affording as good forward pastures as any in this part of the country. Servants that may be sent with mares will be boarded without charge, and mares kept, if required, on reasonable terms. The utmost attention paid and care taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible for any that may happen. HENRY LESTER. March 3, 1804.
PEDIGREE. HAMBLETON was got by Dunnonnion (one of the best sons of O'Keely's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse of his day, and covered at fifty guineas), his dam by Snip, sister to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross 1773—her dam (Young Musk's dam) by Blank, breeding, Miss Magnet, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Barb, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whitehirt, old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England.
PERFORMANCES. This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in twenty races before he left the turf, four of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In 1795, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten guineas each, for 3 year olds, six subscribers, two miles, beating Mr. Bethell's b. h. by Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b. f. by Young Marak, Turner's Confederacy, and Craddock's ch. c. Leicester. At York he won 50l. for three year olds, beating Lowther's b. c. Griffin, Crompton's ch. c. Ambush, Sheppard's Madcap, Clifton's b. c. Cedar, and Garforth's ch. c.—even betting on Ambush against the field. At Manchester in June, he won 50l. for three year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalist. At Stockton September 20th, he won a sweepstakes of twenty guineas each, five subscribers, then Sir H. Villiamson's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's, beating Lightgrey, oat of Wren, and Turner's Deline. In 1795, Hambleton won five times, to wit—a handicap plate of 50l. two mile heats, at four years old, beating Insect, Blacklocks, and Watkin's b. c. five years old. At Edinburgh July 20th, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, four years old, four mile heats, beating P. Goldie—and on the 23rd walked over the ground for 50l. all ages—and on the 24th 50 guineas for all ages, four mile heats, beating Gregory's b. h. Archer, 6 years old, Mr. Peacock's ch. g. Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Creeping Kate. At Dumfries in October, he won 50l. beating Lord Darlington's b. h. Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, 5th October, a purse of 50 guineas, beating Mr. Baler's Black Cock. In 1799 he won eight times, to wit—at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of 10 guineas each, five subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Lad and Arthur. At Edinburgh on Wednesday the 26th, 50 guineas for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Bessey. On Friday 24th, the ladies subscription purse of 50 guineas, beating Fletcher's Jane. At Montrose in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 50l. plate—and also walked over the ground for a subscription of 50l. At Kelso, October 16th, for a plate of 50 guineas, he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 guineas given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 12 stone, four mile heats, then six years old, he won against Mr. Westworth's Trimbush, Piermont's Trimmer aged, and Kincaid's Hister aged—and Saturday following a purse of 50l. given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Rodiker. At Carlisle he won 100 guineas of Mr. Sitwell, beating his b. f. by Meteor. In 1798, he won at Edinburgh, August, 50l. for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr. Maitland's Hippodamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 guineas, for all ages, beating Pitforth and Contractor. See the Racing Calendars for the foregoing years. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
NOTICE.
A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that the James River Canal Company may be compelled to carry their Canal into Tide Water. 23d May, 1804. For the information of the Freeholders of the State, the following correct list of the persons who compose the Republican Ticket of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, is published. The Election for Electors will be held in each county and corporation, on the first Monday in November next. PHILIP N. NICHOLAS, Chairman. J. H. Foushee, Sec'y.
Richmond, May 25th, 1804. wif Richard Evers Lee, of Norfolk Borough. John Goodrich, of Isle of Wight. Edward Pegram, of Dinwiddie. Dr. Richard Field, of Brunswick. Thomas Read, of Charlotte. Creed Taylor, of Cumberland. William H. Cabell, of Amherst. George Penn, of Patrick. George Wythe, of City of Richmond. John Taylor, of Caroline. Larkin Smith, of King & Queen. John Minor, of Spotsylvania. William Elzey, of Louisa. William Dudley, of Warwick. Mann Page, of Gloucester. John Taliaferro, jr. of King George. Richard Brent, of Prince William. Hugh Holmes, of Frederick. James Dailey, of Hampshire. James Allen, of Shenandoah. Archibald Stuart, of Augusta. James M. Farlane, of Russell. Gen. John Preston, of Montgomery. William M. Kinley, of Ohio.
Land for Sale.
I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the county of Amelia, whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the north side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 250 acres of cleared land, under good fences, and in good farming condition, the balance stands in woods and is of prime Tobacco quality. The creek, (by which it is bounded on the south,) has a considerable quantity of swamp land attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of white oak, poplar, ash, &c. and lies convenient enough to every part of the plantation to furnish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter one hundred head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same situation with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to overflow, being of a considerable distance from the creek, and sufficiently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 2 rooms below and 2 rooms and a passage above stairs, also a com. modious cellar, with a nice place underneath the house, a smokehouse and kitchen, all of which are newly painted on the out side, tobacco barns, &c. Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than anything I can say. I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the best part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take, or not take, also 8 prime laborers, which he may have the balance of the year—Application to be made to the subscriber, on the premises. J. ROBERTSON. Amelia, 1st February, 1804. wif N. B. The sale of the above tract of land, is POSTPONED until Wednesday the 25th July next, being the day preceding Amelia court, unless previously disposed of privately. J. R.
At a Court continued and held for Albemarle county, the ninth day of May, 1804. Richard Harrison, plaintiff. Against Claiborne Sandilge and Jesse White, defendants. The defendant Claiborne Sandilge not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Claiborne Sandilge is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said Claiborne Sandilge do appear here on the first day of the next August term and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper published in this state, and continued for two months successively, and that another be posted at the front door of this courthouse. A copy—Teste, JOHN NICHOLAS, CLK.
Tucker's Blackstone.
This day is published and ready for delivery to subscribers, in Virginia, at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond! BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES, WITH NOTES OF REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA: IN FIVE VOLUMES. With an Appendix to each volume, containing tracts upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union. By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court, in Virginia.
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. FIRST CLASS. 3000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000 2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000 60 of 500 30,000 2,000 of 15 30,000 80,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, 2,000 Dollars, 10,000 First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500 Last drawn, 10,000 1 other Prize of 10,000 50 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 25,000 2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000 65,000 All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Wil- liamsburg on the 1st day of June, 1804, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Cham- pion Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Sample. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380 4,685 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,275 130,310 Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155 125,155 2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000 2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 15,000 50 ditto of 1,000 50,000 1 ditto 155 125,155 Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500 Expenses of drawing, 2,500 Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000 Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000 Ticket last drawn, 50,000 One other prize of 20,000 Two ditto of 10,000 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000 49 ditto of 1,000 49,000 1 ditto 155 Dollars 135,155
TICKETS
May be had of George Fucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
Twenty Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending the following Negroes. Broke out of Chesterfield county jail, on the night of the 31st of May last, two Negro Men, to wit: one by the name of DIXON, the property of Mr. James Hollee of Buckingham county, about 25 or 30 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, went off with a pair of spurs on, rather a bright looking fellow, very pleasing countenance when spoken to. The other is the property of Henry Winfree, living at the said county jail, by the name of LEWIS, about thirty years of age, very black complexioned, five feet six or seven inches high, has a very large nose, with a rifle in the middle of it, the end of his little finger on his left hand has been cut off, and a scar over one of his eyes, I do not recollect which, a very pleasing countenance when spoken to by a white person, went away with a pair of spurs on.
SLATE QUARRIES!
THE late distressing fire in Norfolk, as well as several others in other large and wealthy commercial towns (which no doubt will incline the sufferers in houses, to seek for coverings in rebuilding, the most secure against the external approaches of that, too often dreadful element) induces the subscriber once more to offer for sale, his SLATE QUARRIES; Lying on James River, near the mouth of State River, about sixty miles above the city of Richmond. The quality of this Slate, the subscriber ventures to affirm, has never been surpassed by any yet discovered; and the quantity will not be doubted, when viewed by any one a judge in that article. The situation of these Quarries, immediately on navigable water, and their seclusion in other quarters, particularly in similar situations, giving almost the entire monopoly in this country to their owner, render them an object worthy the attention of the enterprising and industrious. They may be had for any kind of secure and productive paper or other property—as the subscriber's situation and the other applications render it inconvenient for him to attend to their working.—But, should they not be immediately disposed of in the manner proposed, which he confesses he would prefer for the reasons assigned, the subscriber proposes working them to a considerable extent, as soon as suitable workmen can be obtained from the northern states.—when he entertains not the slightest doubt (from the circumstance of the navigation from the very quarries) he will be able to furnish Slate at a much cheaper rate than that article is now brought from Europe, or can possibly be furnished from any part of this country, where any land-carriage is to be employed. JOHN NICHOLAS. Albemarle, June 16, 1804. Mr. Pritchard, who has seen the above Quarries, and is a judge of that article, will give any information and his opinion respecting them, to any one inclined to treat with the subscriber. Bail and Delivery Bonds May be had at this Office.
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS, By JACOB JOHNSON, of PHILADELPHIA, and SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, of RICHMOND, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF ANACHARSIS THE YOUNGER, IN GREECE; During the Middle of the Fourth Century, Before the Christian era: WITH NOTES AND REFERENCES. BY THE ABBÉ BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH. First American, from the Fourth European Edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
The work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the Antiquities, Manners, Customs, religious Ceremonies, Laws, Arts and Literature of Ancient Greece at the period of its greatest splendor. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original Author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have a intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance is not merely a decoration or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly according to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four volumes octavo. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each volume will contain about 400 pages. The price to subscribers per volume bound and lettered, will be two dollars: in boards 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on delivery of each volume. The European edition sells at 12 dollars per set. There shall be a handsome map of Greece given with the first volume, to be executed by one of the first engravers. Subscriptions received at S. Pleasants' printing-office and book-store, Richmond.
Mr. Pleasants.
I OBSERVE in your paper of last week, a short piece addressed to the public by a Mr. John Mosby, who says he was raised in Powhatan; I being also a native of that place, and not having ever heard of a person of that name but myself, presume that there are some who may suppose me to be the author. Lest any unfavorable impression should have arisen in the minds of any from such a supposition, and also deeming it an indispensable duty, which I owe to my friends as well as myself, to counteract any such impressions, I beg you to insert this in your paper. Should any more publications appear with the same signature, I would thank you to dare them at some place, so as to leave no doubt with respect to the author; by the doing of which you will oblige, fir, yours, JOHN GARLAND MOSBY. Student of Wm & Mary College. Williamsburg, June 14, 1804. 2w
AN ORATION
ON THE CESSION OF LOUISIANA TO THE UNITED STATES, Delivered on the 12th of May, 1804, in St. Michael's Church, Charleston South Carolina, at the request of a number of the inhabitants, and published by their desire. BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
(Concluded.)
Judging of the future, by the past, what may an infant, born this day, expect to see in case of his surviving the age of four score? What do your old citizens now see, compared with what was the population of this country in the days of their youth? If some angel, hovering over the chamber, in which our venerable fellow-citizen, General Gadsden, drew his first breath and fore-seeing his ardent patriotism, had pronounced, with an audible voice, these words: "The infant just now born, will live to see the population of his native country, South Carolina, advanced from thirty two thousand to three hundred and forty five thousand"—nought but conviction, that an angel spoke, would have procured the smallest credit to the extraordinary prediction; but we, who now live, and can compare the registers of our population, at different periods, know that what would then have been doubtful, as prophecy, is now an established historical fact.
By the same rule, a new born infant may live to see the population of the United States, increased to fifty millions, which is more than three times the number of persons, which now inhabit Great Britain and Ireland. Proceeding to calculate on the data, which former enumerations of our people have sanctioned, our population, in twenty five years, will amount to ten millions; in fifty years to twenty millions; in seventy-five years to forty millions; in one century to eighty millions; and by the same rule, in two centuries to twelve hundred and eighty millions of inhabitants. The great grand sons of our present children, without any extraordinary series of longevity, may live to see this amazing increase of our numbers. What territory can be too large for a people, who multiply with such unequalled rapidity?
Frigid, indeed, must be the intellects of that man, who supposes "That the possession of the island of New Orleans, and of a strip of land on each side of the Mississippi, was all that the interests of the United States required; and that all beyond, instead of being a national benefit, is a national incumbrance." This language might apply to the subjects of a despotic empire, whose population was stationary and the inhabitants of which, were enervated by sloth and luxury; but is very unsuitable to the citizens of the United States, in the hey day of youthful blood, who with minds free from debasing passions, and bodies strengthened by daily labor, are capable of such multiplication, as will soon fill this whole country with an healthful, active property.
Congress will doubtless, direct the stream of our increasing population into the most suitable channels, and probably, for some time, confine it to the eastward of the Mississippi; but the day will come, though perhaps at the distance of one or two centuries, when our citizens, on the west of that noble river, will equal, if not exceed those on its east side.
Here a more formidable objection is made by some, who allege "that this immense population will divide into separate independent governments; or can only be kept together by the strong arm of monarchy, or despotism, to the destruction of the elective principles, which pervade our present constitution." If our social compact was held together by no stronger ties, than those which bind the government of the old world, this objection would be solid. If our newly acquired territory was to continue to be governed as a dependence; on the United States, the standard of separation, would ere long be erected, and the inhabitants, for their own convenience, would form political associations independent of us. Though a colonial government will be necessary for some short time, yet it is wisely provided, that the inhabitants of Louisiana shall as soon as convenient be admitted into the union, with the same privileges as the citizens of the original states. Do the people of Connecticut govern the people of South Carolina, or do the inhabitants of Georgia govern the inhabitants of New Hampshire? By no means. Each state governs itself, in all matters of domestic concern. On the same principles, the inhabitants of Louisiana will soon be on such a footing of equality, that it will be as near the truth to say that they govern us, as that we govern them. While, therefore, our present constitution is preserved inviolate, what inducement can they have to wish for a separation? In every article of legal policy, they will be as independent of us
VAL. NINE WINFREE, jr.
N. B. I expect they will be lurking about Richmond and up and down the canal.
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OR, THE POOR PLANTER'S PHYSICIAN.

as we are of them. In the grand councils of the nation, they, in proportion to numbers, will have their share of weight and influence, in common, with Virginia and Massachusetts, the two oldest states in the union.
In this view of the subject, our present form of government is the very best on earth for a great country: It combines the freedom and convenience of the smallest, with the strength and protection of the largest. Our federal-national system is an improvement on all the governments that have gone before it. I challenge the greatest admirer of antiquity—the most deeply read in modern history, to point out one, either ancient or modern, that is capable of communicating equal blessings to the inhabitants of an extensive territory.
When the Romans extended their dominions, they never co-extended the rights of citizenship. Instead thereof, the new members of their empire became the subjects of their old citizens. Hence, revolts and rebellions were common. Very different is the policy of these states. Our government, formed on wiser principles, and founded on equal rights, has nothing to fear from an extension of its boundaries. With certain modifications, the more extensive the better, as the security of the component parts will be increased thereby—for the strength of the whole stands pledged for the protection of every part. It can never be too large, till the parts are so divided from each other, or the extremes so far asunder, as not to admit the convenient meeting of deputies in some central spot, for the purpose of deliberating on national concerns. This cannot be affirmed of our present most extended limits. Arrangements are making, and perhaps made, for transporting the mail to Washington, from St. Croix and New Orleans, in ten days from each. The distance of these two extreme parts is, therefore, no obstacle to the inhabitants of both coalescing, by their deputies, in one general Congress.
When the present constitution was under consideration for the purpose of adoption, objectors said “it could never answer the United government of the thirteen original states.” The experience of twenty eight years has proved the fallacy of these predictions. From thirteen we have grown to seventeen states; and yet, are as well governed as ever. What is to hinder our extension on the same liberal principles of equal rights, till we have increased to twenty seven, thirty seven, or any other number of states that will conveniently embrace in one happy union, the whole country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, and from the lakes of Canada to the Gulf of Mexico! Great God! All this country filled with freemen—with citizens of the United States! How must the heart of every good man expand with joy in the prospect of so great an extension of human happiness! While the Kingdoms of the Old World are tottering to their foundations—oppressive taxes grinding their subjects—one war scarcely ended, when another is begun—it has pleased the Eternal to erect a representative system of government in the woods of America, founded on reason and equality, the only object of which, is the happiness of the people. When this government had been carried on twenty-eight years for the noblest purposes, and with the most extensive benefits, it has farther pleased God to double its limits, by a cession of territory, which brings the most desirable portion of our continent under the operation of the best constitution in the world. Well may the citizens of the United States rejoice on the great event. Yes; we have abundant reason to rejoice on our own account, as being more immediately interested, and much also, on account of our oppressed brothers of the human race, in all parts of the world. Here an asylum is not only opened, but increased to an extent, sufficient for the support of their countless numbers, in which they may enjoy life, liberty and property, without oppression or disturbance.
If the souls of departed good men, know what is passing on this earth what must be the joy of our beloved Washington on this festive day! He thought himself amply recompensed for all his toils, in seeing the happiness of the thirteen original states. With what increasing exultation must he behold an extension of the same rights, privileges, principles and constitution over an additional territory, capable of accommodating hundreds of millions of happy inhabitants, who will enjoy the fruits of his labors!
LOUISIANIANS! You are no longer foreigners or strangers, but fellow citizens!—We give you most hearty welcome into the union. We claim you not as subjects, but receive you as brethren, succeeding, in common with us, to ample inheritance of the most precious rights. Rights which you and we fully enjoy, tho’ denied to the greatest portion of mankind. Do you enquire what they are? I shall briefly enumerate a few of them. You are free to think, to speak, and to act as you please, provided you do not injure your neighbors. Your persons, houses, papers, and effects are secured against unreasonable searches and seizures. You cannot be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on the presentment or indictment of a grand jury. You cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. You are liable to no taxes, and bound by no laws but such as are authorized by yourselves or representatives. In short, you are in possession of every
right and privilege that any reasonable member of society would wish to enjoy. All these rights are not only yours in your quality of citizens, but are guaranteed by the whole force of the United States. If such are the privileges you obtain, by your incorporation with us, there can be no doubt of your hearty co-operation in supporting our free constitution, by which all these are secured, and in transmitting the same, inviolate, to posterity.
On all the citizens of the United States this day imposes new duties. For the last twenty-eight years we have demonstrated to the world, that man is capable of self-government—that a representative system is fully adequate to secure and promote the happiness of its members. It still remains to be proved, that it is equal to the happy government of an extensive country. What a reproach would it be to us all, if our future political condition should be less happy than the past. Our enemies would then triumphantly say “that a representative system only suited a small country, and a handful of people, in the early stage of society.” The reputation which the cause of liberty has gained, by our past successful experiment, in building government on reason, and the rights of man, would, in a great measure be lost.
The happiness enjoyed under our new system, in this new world has a direct tendency to regenerate the governments of the old, without the horrors of bloodshed and revolutions. If this happiness increases, and extends with the increase and extent of our territory the advantages to the distressed will be incalculable. The rulers of the eastern continent, who hold a great part of their fellow-men in bondage, and who are perpetually involving them in wars, will relax in their oppressions—curb their ambition, and study the things that make for the peace and happiness of their subjects. This will be their obvious interest, when they know, that our now extended limits afford an ample asylum for the poor of all nations, where they may become independent citizens, on their own lands, and in the peaceful enjoyment of every earthly comfort. The success of the noblest experiment ever made for ameliorating the condition of man, in a great measure, depends on us. A prize is put into our hands, which if rightly improved, will cause thousands, who have never seen America, to bless us, for our successful exertion in the cause of liberty.
As such important consequences are involved in the future destinies of these states, the thought should frequently recur, what line of conduct is most suitable to realise the happiness, which the high political situation of our country seems to promise? This would lead every one to reform himself, so as to become a good and useful citizen. Patriots of his stamp, cannot fail of making the government both happy and respectable.
Since it has pleased the supreme disposer of events, to give us peaceable possession of a great additional territory, it is our bounden duty so to improve the heaven sent boon, that it may be extensively useful. A different line of conduct would be ungrateful to God and unjust to man. In every arrangement, respecting this new country, the greatest good of the greatest number should be the primary object of attention. To qualify his children to be worthy members of so great an empire, should be the ambition of every parent. On the vote of the child of the poorest citizen, may depend the passing of a law, or the elevation of a fellow citizen, to the supreme executive authority of the union. If the voice of a single individual can be of such moment, what care should be taken to endow that individual with knowledge, and to train him up in the ways of truth, honor, and virtue? None of us can tell, which of our children may be called upon to the discharge of duties most important to their country; for, in our government, there are no privileged orders, and the oath to honor, and office, is open to all. The whole of the rising generation should, therefore, be educated with a view to the high destinies of republican citizens, who individually possess a portion of the sovereignty of a great empire. Such well trained republicans, possessing such a country as the United States, and enjoying a constitution approaching as near to perfection as any thing human, cannot but be happy.
The tide of joy, which on the present festive occasion, flows in upon us, must be increased, when we compare the events of this day, with those which took place on the same day, of the month, twenty four years ago. On the twelfth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and eighty, Charleston bowed to a conqueror. Its inhabitants were brought under the yoke—their property wrested from them—their persons insulted—their families exiled and thrown on the charity of strangers, or left to starve at home, with scarcely any means of support, unless they renounced their independence, and acknowledged allegiance to its enemies. On the twelfth of May one thousand eight hundred and four, many of the sufferers in these distressing scenes, are now before me rejoicing not only in the independence and prosperity of their country, but in the peaceable extension of its boundaries over an immense region, compared with which, the territories of many celebrated empires sink into insignificance. How immense the difference! How striking the contrast! Thanks to Almighty God, who, in the short space of twenty-four years, has raised us from a low state of
depression to an eminence, in which, if not wanting to ourselves, we may enjoy as much political happiness, as ever yet has fallen to the lot of man.
BOSTON, June 18. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Stoughton, in the county of Norfolk, to his friend in this city, dated June 16, 1804.
“On Monday last, between the hours of eleven and twelve A. M. we experienced a small shower, accompanied with considerable thunder and lightning. Previous to the shower, when the clouds had not much collected, and the thunder rolled only at a distance, we were alarmed with a sudden and tremendous peal, which seemed to burst upon the house over our heads. Most of the family were extremely agitated, and my little daughter was fainting. After attending to her a few minutes, I went out, expecting to discover some effects of the lightning. I examined the house and out buildings, but made no discovery. Soon, however, I cast my eye towards the little thicket of houses near the meeting house, where I observed a collection of people, in apparent commotion. Apprehensive that some person might be injured, but unwilling to leave home, on account of the situation of some of the family, I sent a boy to make enquiry. He returned with the information that Mr. Lewis Johnson was struck with lightning, and supposed to be dead. I immediately ran to the place where he was, (the distance being between forty and fifty rods) on my arrival was told that he was dead. I found that they had actually closed his eyes, and as usual, were preparing to put on a bandage to support his jaw, which was fallen.
They had sent for Dr. Adams, but he had not arrived. Recollecting to have seen an account of the efficacy of cold water, when applied to persons apparently killed with lightning, I caused a similar application to be made; which succeeded beyond my most sanguine expectations. A bucket of water was thrown upon him—it was repeated—he soon exhibited signs of life and began to gasp. At this moment the doctor arrived and opened a vein in his arm. The application of cold water was still continued, and not less than six buckets were poured upon him. Symptoms of returning life increased. In about half an hour he spoke; and in an hour walked, with assistance, into the house. Complaining of extreme chilliness, he was wrapped in flannel and laid on a bed. From the moment of his resuscitation he was exercised with violent pains in his breast, back and limbs, and particularly in his joints. These pains continued, without intermission, during the day and following night. But being again bled, and taking cooling physic, the pains, on Tuesday morning began to abate and have since continued gradually to decrease. He is now in a state of convalescence, though extremely feeble and not entirely free from pain. The hair on the back part of his head was considerably singed, his skin in several places burnt, the shoe on his left foot in pieces; but his clothes received no injury.
From the facts above stated it appears that the copious application of cold water was the means, in the hand of Divine Providence, of rescuing Mr. Johnson from a premature grave, restoring to his family their head and support, and to society a useful member.
June 14. Yesterday a motion was made in the H. of R. by Mr. ELY, of Springfield, which he obtained leave to lay on the table—it was prefaced with a preamble of some length, and concluded with a resolution to the following effect—That the Senators of this state in the Congress of the United States, be instructed, to propose an amendment to the Federal Constitution in the second section of the first article.
The object of the resolution is to curtail the representation of the Southern States for their black population.
The H. of R. of this commonwealth, exhibited a curious spectacle on Tuesday last. The feds appeared in a squally humor, and the troops were placed in a new position. The chair was vacated to give full scope to the loquacity of one, whose official situation prevents him from exercising his favorite amusement of hearing the mellifluous warblings of his musical voice. He appeared pleased with his release and rose on the question with an exordium highly complimentary to the vast expectations, which he conceived the audience anticipated from his rhetoric and his profound information. The indulgence of the members was very liberal on this occasion; for the gentleman was suffered to ramble upon almost every topic. It was a pastime, in which the audience gratified him with satirical complacency. He sported with the most lively adroitness, on the various topics, which his playful fancy generated, and gave full vent to the chagrin and mortification he experienced in the “tank majorities” for federalism! In delicacy to the gentleman's feelings, he was permitted to tell pleasant stories about Mr. Burr, and to read scraps out of a newspaper, and even to advert to the night cap scene, in which he exhibited so conspicuous a portrait. After thus pleasing himself for an hour, and calumniating the present administration, he sat down sublimated with his own inflammable matter.
The field marshals respectively made their public declarations of hostility to the present order of things. We could not but shudder, when we recognized the vindictive countenance of the gentleman from Brookfield, whose denunciations, if
carried into execution, might forever blast the most sanguine expectations of the republicans, in the re-election of Mr. Jefferson. The gentleman has sacredly declared that he would do all in his power to prevent it. Have we not reason to tremble at the power of his “opugnation!” Tairteen states must hereafter dread their destiny, for a member of the Massachusetts Legislature has protested against the man whom they delight to honor! How unhappy for our country, that so formidable an antagonist should thus convulse the general tranquility!
The question was after a long discussion, carried with so “tank a majority,” that the defeat of the federalists is already marked on the mode adopted.
NEW-YORK, June 16. We have received information, that the news of the arrival of the French frigates in this harbor had reached Halifax; which caused a bustle among the inhabitants of that place. The Cambrian frigate of 44 guns, which had her topmast struck, &c. when the news arrived, was completely fitted for sea in a few hours; and intended to sail immediately with the Leander for New York.
Bonaparte's baggage was put on board the Dido yesterday—and if it is possible the French frigates will sail this morning, as the pilot boats sent out to reconnoitre the coast, returned last evening with a favorable report.
We are informed that when the British ship Pitt, arrived yesterday from Greenock, she was immediately boarded by barges from the Cambrian and Driver, who pressed all the seamen. And on the heels, officer and the lieutenant of the Revenue Cutter, attempting to board the vessel according to custom, they were ordered to keep off, by the officers of the British vessels of war, and on the attempt being renewed in the name of the United States, by the officer of the revenue cutter, they were absolutely refused again and treated with very opprobrious language.
PHILADELPHIA, June 18. Our New York correspondent, under date of yesterday noon, furnishes us with the following interesting information:—
On Saturday afternoon, the British frigate Cambrian, Capt. Bradley, of 44 guns and 300 men, and the sloop of war Driver, Capt. Lyall, of 18 cannonades, both in 7 days from Halifax, anchored in the mouth of the Narrows, within a mile of the French frigates Dido and Sybelle, both of 44 guns. The French frigates were ready for sea, and would have sailed on Saturday morning had the wind served. Bonaparte and Lady went on board early in the morning; but, in half an hour after the British vessels anchored, we are informed, they returned to town. It is now conjectured that they will not sail very soon—if they do, the Cambrian and Driver will certainly follow them.
June 19. Quere for Underwriters. What premium on the French frigates La Sybelle et le Dido, at and from New-York to the first port they can make in Europe, with liberty to touch at a port in England?—Having Bonaparte on board, there will be no warrantee against contraband of war.
BALTIMORE, June 20.
We are happy to learn that the mayor of the city has requested a meeting of the members of the city council, this morning at nine o'clock; from which we may reasonably expect, that measures will be adopted to relieve the present distresses of the French emigrants, who have lately taken refuge on our shores from St. Domingo. They have lost all their property;—their friends have been obliged to submit to the merciless Sabre of cruel murderers, and they themselves sentenced to a similar fate—fortunately they escaped, and in their deplorable situation, here seek an asylum—God forbid it should be denied them. Reports say, that these unfortunate persons are principally women and children, that they are in want of clothing and every other necessary of life; and indeed, from all the circumstances attendant on their present situation, call aloud for the immediate assistance of every person who reflects, that “he who giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord.”
WASHINGTON CITY, June 22.
Our readers will read with pleasure the Constitution of the Mississippi Society for the acquirement and dissemination of useful knowledge, inserted in our first page, as promising to be the depository of important information in relation to the Western Country. We understand that the following papers have been lately read before the Society.
“An interesting paper on the formation of the Delta, and on the annual inundation of the Mississippi, by William Dunbar.
“Another paper of equal interest containing Meteorological observations for three successive years, accompanied by monthly Phytological remarks.”
By the same. The following members have been elected officers of the society for the first year. Isaac Briggs, President. William C. C. Claiborne, Vice President. William Dunbar, } John Henderson, Treasurer. Lewis Kerr, Secretary.
On the 18th of November the Legislature of the Mississippi Territory incorporated the Society, with power to hold all manner of real and personal estate without limitation.
ALEXANDRIA, June 19.
COMMUNICATION.
On Saturday last the most prodigious fall of rain was experienced in Fairfax county, which has ever been known by the oldest inhabitants now living. The weather had been uncommonly wet for several weeks, almost every day had produced one or more heavy showers. But on the morning of that day the clouds became uncommonly heavy; the rain poured down in torrents the whole day, with but short intervals; all the streams were raised in a little time to an uncommon height; even the small branches were swollen into large creeks, sweeping away fences, and, in some instances, cattle. Plantations are torn to pieces and some of them have had the soil so completely swept off as to be nearly ruined. But the heaviest losses have been sustained by the millers. Dams swept away, races broken and filled up, and even mills carried off. One of the most remarkable instances of this kind, which has yet come to our knowledge, is that of James Douglass's on Difficult Run. The water rose about 20 feet higher than it has ever been known to do. The mill, which was a stone building, together with the store, house, cooper's shop, stable and meat house were all swept away, so that not a vestige of them remains. And thus in a few minutes has a place which, for a number of years, had been a mart for the surrounding country, become a bare black shore—where, instead of the hum of industry, nothing is now to be heard but the howling of winds and the rustling of waters.
NORFOLK, June 23.
Yesterday the trial of GREENLAW, for the murder and robbery of the unfortunate L'Orient, came on before a crowded bench, as well as a full house, in the Borough Court, and, notwithstanding the able and great defence made by his Lawyers. (Mess. Lee & Wirt) he was unanimously remanded to the District Court.
Owing to the lateness of the hour at which Greenlaw's trial closed, Smith's (who is considered as one of Greenlaw's accomplices) was adjourned to this day.
The John Adams frigate sailed yesterday for the Mediterranean. The frigate Constellation came into the Roads yesterday from the Federal City.
MARRIED—On Thursday evening, by the Rev. Mr. James Whitehead, CARY SILDEN, Esq. to the truly amiable Miss FRANCES LOYALL, eldest daughter of George Loyall, Esq. of this Borough.
Just received at G. Pleasant's Book Store, The first volume of PINKETON'S Modern Geography, REVISED
The Literary Magazine for April 1804 Love Laugh's at Lock-Smiths; a new comic opera. Mauillon's Sermons, elegant edition. Darwin's Physiology, Zoonomia, and Temple of Nature Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary. June 26.
Washington Tavern, BY JAMES EDMONDSON.
THE subscriber having added largely to his house and stables, has it completely in his power to entertain any number of ladies and gentlemen that may think proper to call on him—being well supplied with the best liquors that could be procured from Gordon's stock in Richmond, and in every respect better prepared to accommodate company than he has ever been since he lived in Staunton.
As there were some persons living on the road to Charlottesville last summer not so friendly towards him as they might be, and knew of no other way they dare attempt to injure him, fell upon the love, pitiful plan of informing strangers that they could not get accommodation at his house, in consequence of his being much crowded, when they knew nothing of the company that was with him at the time. The report must have been circulated from a bad heart, for it is well known we have never turned off general company for want of room. He also informs the public that there is a mail stage that runs from Richmond to Staunton once a week and stops at his house—that he will keep a hack and pair of horses and an excellent driver, for the accommodation of company that travel in the stage to this place and may wish to visit any of the springs this season.
Staunton, June 18, 1804. 3w
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The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
Two persons, says a Philadelphia paper of the 18th inst. were arrested in this city, and committed to prison, on Thursday last, on suspicion of counterfeiting Bank Notes.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
By the following list of the senators of the United States, it will be seen at one view at what period the time of service of each will expire:
Table with 2 columns: Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Breckenridge. Lists names of senators and their terms.
Of these whose seats are vacated next spring, seven are republicans, viz. Baldwin, Brown, Cooke, Ellery, Franklin, Nicholas and Sumner.
Of those whose seats are vacated in March next, four are federalists, namely, Dayton, Doot, Pickering and Wells.
The diminution of the number and influence of a profligate and desperate party, in so important a department of our government as the senate, must be highly gratifying to every true republican.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the Mississippi Territory, to the Editor of the Wilmington (Del.) Mirror, dated at New Orleans, May 2.
Under cover I send you the Union a paper edited in this city by Mr. Lyon. It contains a handsome and correct narrative of the commemoration of the 30th of April 1803.
I was present from the commencement to the close of the ceremony. It is impossible Sir, to do justice to the principal actors in this interesting scene, or to depict the various feelings which pervaded and agitated the bosoms of the surrounding multitude.
From this day's transaction, we have the strongest evidence of the pacific temper of the citizens of Louisiana towards the American government, and their entire satisfaction of the change which has been effected.
rect course to attach them to its principles and its forms. It is the opinion of the most intelligent citizens who have marked his administration with a scrutinizing eye, that the United States could not have obtained a better agent.
From the Union. Monday the 30th ultimo, being the anniversary of the cession of the province of Louisiana to the United States, was commemorated by the Citizens of New Orleans.
At eleven o'clock the members of the Municipality, and Justices of the Court of Pleas, the Officers of the regular troops, the Captains of the respective vessels in port, and a numerous assemblage of Citizens and strangers, waited on his Excellency Governor Claiborne.
His Excellency then retired, and after a short time returned, bearing a standard of the United States, beautifully adorned with the American Eagle, and other appropriate embellishments.
During this interesting ceremony, the favorite American tune, Yankee Doodle, was played by the band of music attached to the army, and followed by a salute of seventeen guns from the fort.
Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence in 76, and faithful to its principles in 1804.
James Monroe and Robert R. Livingston, whose talents and virtues have so eminently contributed to the glory of our country and extension of its empire.
The Constitution of the United States, may it be perpetual.
Louisiana, a young and promising daughter of the United States, may the principles which cement the American family, grow with her growth, and strengthen with her strength.
The governor then withdrew from the Hall, when, by universal consent the following was given.
William C. C. Claiborne, Governor General of Louisiana.—9 cheers.
Several other volunteer toasts were then drank, and the company dispersed until the evening when a splendid ball was given by his Excellency, which, (notwithstanding the rain that fell in the afternoon, and continued during the evening) was attended by above 100 ladies.
The cheerful and animating deportment of the Governor during the whole of this festival, excited the plaudits of every beholder, and like the powers of electricity diffused itself through every circle, so that the most perfect joy and hilarity prevailed.
without the intervention of a solitary chasm. To describe the sensations which arose with irresistible impetuosity in the breast of every spectator, at the moment when the first American standard was committed to the citizens of Louisiana.
I cannot omit mentioning, that the governor took occasion to express to the volunteers after they entered the Great Hall, the regret which he experienced at not being able to present on this day a standard to the City Militia.
We are indebted to Major D'Orsiere for copies of the following address and answer.
Address of Governor Claiborne to Major D'Orsiere, on presenting the standard of the United States.
"With peculiar pleasure, I present to the Orleans Volunteers a Standard of the United States of America, the choicest gift and the highest honor that either I could confer or they receive.
"To the battalion under your command, I commit this beloved ensign of our country, impressed with the fullest confidence that in peace it will be cherished as the altar of their national pride, the sacred Symbol of Liberty, and that in war it will be surrendered only with their lives."
William C. C. Claiborne. April 30, 1804.
To which Major D'Orsiere made the following reply.
Your excellency will be pleased to permit the battalion of Orleans Volunteers to express through the their sentiments of gratitude for the honor this day conferred in presenting them with the standard of their country.
April 30. Eugene D'Orsiere.
PARIS PAPERS.—By Captain Living of the brig Diana, from Cadiz, Paris Gazettes to the 9th April have been received at New-York.
The Paris papers of the 8th contains the following interesting account of the manner of Pichegrue's death.
PARIS, April 8. On the 6th of April, the Commissary of Government appeared before the criminal and special Tribunal of the department of Seine, sitting at the Palace of Justice in Paris, and reported,
That he had received intelligence from one of the Judges of the Tribunal, whose office it was to prefer articles of accusation against Georges, Moreau and Pichegru, that the latter had, on the preceding evening, committed suicide in the prison of the Temple.
A committee was accordingly appointed to investigate and report agreeably to the general usage in such cases; who, having visited the prison, and heard the examination of the keeper, ordered,
That the body of the Ex-General Pichegru be inspected by six of the most eminent physicians and surgeons of the department; and that they certify the cause of his death.
Being carried to the temple, and having there taken the oath prescribed by the laws, the said physicians and surgeons unanimously declared, that being conducted by the jailor into the chamber which had been occupied by the ex-general, they found there upon the bed, a corpse which they recognised to be masculine; that the body appeared to be that of a man between 40 and 45 years of age; his height a metre and 71 centi-metres; his hair a dark brown; arched eye brows of the same colour; forehead large and black; clear blue grey eyes; long nose, thick, flat at the end, and hollow at the top, &c.
The person of Pichegru was identified by ten citizens, to whom he was well known in his life time, who were severally examined, and made oath of the fact. The soldiers on guard near the chamber where the suicide was committed, the
keepers and turnkeys of the prisons were then interrogated as to what they knew of the circumstances attending it; but, (excepting one, who had heard during his watch, about 3 o'clock in the morning an uncommon coughing as of a person under pressure) they were entirely ignorant.
A little anecdote is related of Bonaparte, which unfolded the bold, and daring character of this extraordinary man in early life: when he was about sixteen years of age, and a cadet in the military school at Paris—by the bye, the small distance between this seminary and his present palace, and the swiftness of his elevation, afford a curious coincidence—in the vast plain of the Champ de Mars, the court, and the Parisians were assembled to witness the ascent of a balloon.
Paris was almost unpeopled this day, to view the spectacle. The disappointment of the populace, which was said to have exceeded seven hundred thousand persons, became violent and universal.
PHILADELPHIA, June 19. DIED.—this morning, WILLIAM SAVAGE, of this city, after a long and lingering illness.
It is not the intention of the writer of these lines, to give eulogistic praise to the merits of the deceased. It is however right, to mention some particulars in the life and behavior of this most respectable character.
FOR SALE—A LIKELY
Young Negro Man, About 18 years of age, who is a good cook. For terms enquire of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. 26th June, 1804.
Doctor Wilson, HAS taken as a temporary residence the house lately occupied by Dr. Adams, opposite the Bell Tavern, and intends to combine the Apothecaries business with the practice of Physic.
MEDICINES, And other articles in the Apothecaries line, which will be sold on the lowest terms. Orders from the country, Recipes, &c. carefully attended to. Richmond, 18th June, 1804.
NOTICE.
Strayed from Pandemonium, on the 4th instant, Five dark bay Mules, About three years old, branded on the near buttock O.
ORRIS PAINE. June 18th, 1804.
Walter Potter, BOOK-BINDER & STATIONER, Main-Street, Richmond;
THANKFUL for the encouragement he has received since commencing business, hopes by his strict attention and faithful execution of all orders which he may be favored with to merit a further continuance of patronage.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Westham Iron Foundry, NEAR RICHMOND.
The subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry; and having provided the best artists in that line from New-York and George-Town, together with Pig Iron of the first quality:
Proposes to cast—Mill gudgeons & Inks of every description; also, cast iron wheels for the machinery of mills; Rumford, registered and plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumfordizing fire places; large and small stoves; caissons and cabin stoves; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; cooch warmers; plain stoves and mauld plates; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, coach, phaeton and chair boxes; scale weights from 1 to 60 lb; sash and clock weights; patent taw irons for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and back lays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheelbarrow bowlers; garden ditto; cast iron anvils; fire dogs and hand irons of every description.
JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond. 25th June, 1804. P.S. Old Iron purchased by application as above.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the executive that LIVINGSTON SHANNON, who was committed to the jail of the district of Williamsburg, charged with murder, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Livingston Shannon.
Given under my hand with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 15th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1804.
Signed, JOHN PAGE. LIVINGSTON SHANNON is about five feet nine or ten inches high, of thin visage, fair complexion, his eyes blue, and dark hair, and in his forehead a remarkable scar, and which, by putting aside the hair, may be observed. He is somewhat bow legged. He took with him a brown cloth coat with yellow metal buttons, a sailor's jacket of blue bearskin and trowsers of the same. JAMES TAYLOR, Jailor. 12th June, 1804.
A Court of Appeals held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 21st of May, 1804. Ordered, that the following Rules be published in the Richmond Gazettes for one month.
November 18th, 1803. RULE.—In all cases where of appeal, writ of error, or otherwise, the court will proceed to a hearing at the term to which such case shall be returned, or sent up, unless good cause shall be shown to the contrary. May 15th, 1804.
RULE.—A clear and concise state of the case of each party in an appeal, writ of error, or supersedeas from a decree of the high court of chancery, or any district court in chancery, or from a judgment of the general court, or any district court in which a demurrer, special verdict, case agreed, demurrer to evidence, bill of exceptions, or point reserved, shall constitute a part of the record, or exhibits in the cause, with the points insisted on, signed by his counsel and printed, or fairly transcribed, the expense whereof shall be taxed in the bill of costs, shall, after the end of this present term be delivered to each judge, time enough before the hearing of the cause, and that no error, other than such as shall be pointed out, and stated in such statement, on the part of the plain, or appellant shall be (without leave of the court) admitted as a ground for argument on the hearing of the cause, or for reversal of the decree or judgment sought to be reversed.
May 21st, 1804. RULE.—That after the end of this present term, all causes depending in this court, which shall be ready for hearing in pursuance of the rule of this court made on the 15th day of this present month, shall, unless good cause be shown to the contrary, be heard in the same order in which they stand on the docket. Teste, J BROWN, c. c. Richmond, June 15, 1804.
OUR clients in the Court of Appeals will perceive that the foregoing orders require particular duties, expenses & attention, which were not expected, when we were retained by them. As we cannot fail to comply with these requisitions of the court, without danger to their interest, and the rule that causes shall be tried according to their standing on the docket, renders it necessary that we should be constantly present, and ready for the argument.
PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. EDMUND RANDOLPH. JOHN WICKHAM. GEORGE HAY. DANIEL CALL. JOHN WARDEN.
The Court of Hustings of
the City of Richmond have established the following rules, concerning applications for licences to manufacture tobacco within the said city, viz: All applications to the said court for licences to manufacture tobacco, must be made one month at least previous to the time of granting thereof, and the name or names of the applicant or applicants entered on the records of the said court, and inserted in all the newspapers published in the city of Richmond.
In pursuance whereof, public notice is hereby given, that from the records of the said Hustings Court, it appears that Daniel Triplett, and John Wadsworth intend to apply to the next succeeding court for licences severally to manufacture tobacco within this city. (By order of court) AND'w. STEVENSON, d. c.
Match Race
Will be run at Amelia Courthouse on Thursday the 12th day of July next, one quarter of a mile for One Thousand Dollars, between Mr. Quinn Morton's horse Cow Driver, and Mr. Daniel Wilson's horse Whipperwill. WILLIAM T. EGGLESTON. June 17, 1804.

BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. The subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
It is his wish to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. N.B. FOR SALE, PLAISTRE of PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
ICE, For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 29.
GUN SMITHS. A few BARREL-WELDERS, LOCK-FORGEES and MOUNTING-FORGEES, may meet with employment at the Virginia Manufactory of Arms at Richmond. JOHN CLARKE, Sept. 2m. May 15th, 1804.
The beautiful Spanish Horse, APPALUSIA, NOW standing at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, will be let to mares at Twelve Dollars the season, payable the first day of October next, but Notes (to be sent with the mares) may be discharged by paying Ten Dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance Eighteen Dollars, (notes sent as above payable the 1st March, 1805) Five Dollars cash the leap. In either case Half a Dollar to the Groom, to be paid down.—Mares will be fed with Clover and Lucerne grass, and Corn if required, at the selling price. I have 20 spare stalls in a strong new building, where mares may be kept, where they may be kept at night, but I will not be answerable for escapes. APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about nine years old, 10 hands high, a beautiful bay white color and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horse for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well gaited, gentle and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 50 years old. BENJAMIN DU-VAL. Richmond, May 21st, 1804.
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing-office. An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
Plaister of Paris. I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLAISTER OF PARIS, said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE May 14, 1804.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Colley to the subscriber, made to secure a debt due from said Colley to Messrs. Dunlop, Pollok & Co. will be sold, on Saturday the 7th day of July next, for cash, to the highest bidder, EIGHT LOTS in Ligon Town, on Appomattox river, in the county of Amelia. The sale will be made on the premises, and commence at 12 o'clock. At the same time and place, upon the same terms and for the same use, will be sold a valuable NEGRO WOMAN and several likely CHILDREN. The lots intended to be sold are designated in the plan of Ligon Town, No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15. WM. DANIEL, Jr. Trustee. 28th May, 1804.
A few Pamphlets Concerning the LAWS against GAMING and LUSTERS, are for sale at the Book-Store of S. Pleasants, in Broad St. Petersburg.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demmory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1-2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were retaken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion; has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some red freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue shirt, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored select or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not practice as above collected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of May, 1804. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 23 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue linsay humming shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the Public Guard, DANIEL KYZER, a stout, well made, good looking man, about six feet one inch high, very much pitted with the small pox, born in Philadelphia, and is about thirty-five years of age. His clothes are new, and consisted of a black hat, a blue short coat, with red cape and cuffs and lined with the same, blue vest and osnaburg pantaloon. ALEXANDER QUARRIE, C. P. G.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Joseph Jones and Robert White, esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia Courthouses; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouses and Suffolk; Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winston, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Courthouses, Franklin, Washington Courthouses, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; John Tyler and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses; and Richard Parker and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witnesses our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and four. Jas: Prentis, (Seal.) Richd. Parker, (Seal.) Jas: Jones, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal.) Archd. Stuart, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, C. C. C.
Bacon Hams. The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at Messrs. Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th, 1804.
ROBIN REDBREAST,
A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the leap to be paid when the mare is covered, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several clover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes. P A D I G R E E. ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.)
P E R F O R M A N C E. In 1800 (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr. Day's Ragler, by Precepitate, and Mr. Car's Prosper. The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat. At New-Castle, July 3d, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpator, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hederia. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hederia. At Warwick, Sept. 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Fugleman, and distancing Mr. Thurn's Marquis. He won the purse at Litchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's b. h. by Poet's, and distancing Mr. Brooke's Baron Nelly, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr. Cox's Cocoa Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse. THOMAS GOODE. March 1st, 1804.
Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsy, the Alexander, and Reunion, from London and Liverpool, he has received a supply of Useful & fashionable Goods Which he offers on as low terms as they can be afforded at. His well known very general assortment, made complete by such arrivals, renders it unnecessary to state, that almost every article, usually found in Mercantile houses may be in his; which being purchased of the manufacturers themselves, with cash, may be relied on as good in quality, and modern in fashion, as any imported. To his distant customers, assurances are reiterated, that every possible attention will be invariably paid to their orders. He still retains his inclination formerly expressed, of retiring from business, and again offers, as well his present whole stock in trade, as what he has ordered from different parts of Great Britain, to make complete his winter assortment; on terms, that will be found advantageous to the purchaser; which being large enough with propriety to admit of a division; the business might be so extended, as to meet, with ease the payment of the different instalments. 2m June 1, 1804.
Mediterranean Passports. NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State } 23d of May, 1804 }
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. Gm
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1600 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec. within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn, 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, by application to the overseer on the premises, will be shown the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, each instalment to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county. If the above Land is not sold before, it will be offered at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms before mentioned, on the 23d day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. In either case, the purchaser will have leave to seed wheat as soon after harvest time as he may choose, and may be furnished with the crop of Corn, &c. that may be made on the plantation this year—say from two to three hundred barrels. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804. The survey by which the turnpike road from Staunton to the Point of Fork is run, goes immediately through the land above mentioned, convenient to a handsome situation for building, and good water. J. M. S.
THE SUBSCRIBER has just received from Philadelphia & New York, The following GOODS, Which will be sold low for cash, country produce or approved acceptances at 60 or 90 days: Muscovado Sugar and green Coffee, of a superior quality. Double and single refined Loaf Sugar. Old Antigua, Jamaica and W. I. Rum. Cogniac and Apple Brandy. Hollands Gin. Caldwell Frasure & co's superlative Chocolate. Dixon's Mustard in boxes of 6 doz. Pepper, Ginger, Pimento and Nutmegs. Mace and Cloves. Fresh Oil, Olives and Capers. Martinique, Noyau and French Cordials. Box Raisins and soft shell Almonds. Coppers, Madder, Alum, Brimstone, and ground Ginger, in small kegs. Logwood Turkey Cotton. Spanish and Bengal Indigo. Dutch Cases with plain and gilt Bottles. Sherry Wine of a superior quality. London Bill Madeira, warranted 4 & 7 years old. China Bowls from pint to six quarts. Tea and Coffee Cups & Saucers. Cut & plain Lemonade. Cut Jelly Glasses. Salvers, half pint, quart, half gallon and gallon Tumblers. Gunpowder, Imperial & Young Hyson Teas. Patent Shot, assorted. Hamilton & Son, and Thomas Leiper's Snuff Patent night Lamps. Writing and Wrapping Paper. Spelling Books and Primers. Sole Leather and Calf Skins. Also, received from Bristol, by the ship Olive Branch. EARTHEN & STONE WARE, in crates. Double GLOUCESTER & BRICK CHEESE. JAMES FISHER. Richmond, June 1st, 1804.
IN pursuance of the direction contained in the annexed 6th section of the act entitled, "An act for incorporating the Bank of Virginia," the undersigned Commissioners in and for the city of Richmond, do hereby give notice, that the sum of three hundred thousand dollars has been actually received on account of the Capital Stock of the said Bank; and that Thursday the 5th of July ensuing is the day appointed for proceeding to the choice of Directors, on which day the stock-holders are requested to meet at the Capitol, at ten o'clock, for that purpose. E. Carrington, Robert Pollard, Geo. Jefferson, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Thomas Rutherford, Benjamin Harboe, James F. Leitch. June 11th, 1804.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That on the first day of June next, and every thirty days thereafter, if the subscription shall not be sooner closed, the commissioners appointed at Norfolk, Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Staunton and Lynchburg, shall respectively transmit and deliver to the commissioners appointed in and for the city of Richmond, a list of the several subscribers, at such places respectively; and of the share or shares to each and every subscriber belonging, together with the full amount of subscription money by the commissioners respectively received as aforesaid; for which amount the receipt in writing of the said commissioners appointed in and for the said city of Richmond, or of a majority of them, shall be a sufficient acquittance and discharge to the persons respectively paying the same; and as soon as the sum of three hundred thousand dollars in the manner aforesaid, shall be actually received on account of the subscription to the said capital stock of the said Bank, notice thereof shall be given by the commissioners appointed in and for the city of Richmond, or a majority of them, in at least two public gazettes printed in the said city of Richmond; & the same persons shall, at the same time, notify a time and place within the said city, at the distance of twenty days from the time of such notification, for proceeding to the choice of directors; and it shall be lawful for such election to be then and there made, and the fourteen persons who shall then and there be chosen, together with the treasurer for the time being, shall be the first directors, and shall be capable of serving until the first Monday in January thereafter, by virtue of such choice, or until their successors shall be duly elected; and the said directors shall forthwith, thereafter commence the operations of the said Bank at the city of Richmond.
NOTICE.... That a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying for an amendment of, or repeal of an act passed at their last session, entitled "An act for improving the Navigation of James River." Richmond, May 23, 1804.
By virtue of a Decree of the Court of the United States for the 5th Circuit in the Virginia District, bearing date the 3d day of December, 1803, in behalf of John Glassell, against William Walker, James Walker, Merry Walker and John Walker, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Kenhawa courthouse, on the 24th day of August next, the following TRACTS of LAND, viz:—One granted to Wm. Walker on the 3d of May 1786, containing 112 1/4 acres, on Elk river, a branch of the Great Kenhawa, about 6 miles from the mouth, opposite to a survey made for Leonard Cooper and Wm. Morris, at the mouth of the Sciota creek that empties into Elk on the south side—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 509 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 770 acres, on Elk river, on the south east side, about a mile from its mouth—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the third bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 100 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek on the same side of the river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 1000 acres, on a left hand branch of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side opposite to the first land on said river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom on the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek. The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 38 cents, with interest on dolis 2798 78, at 5 per centum per annum, from the 22d March, 1799—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. BEN. MOSBY, Acting Commissioner. TICKETS IN the William & Mary College Lottery are for sale at S. Pleasants' Bookstore. The drawing will commence on the 2d of July in Williamsburg.
Wars of the French Revolution. Just published, and for sale at S. Pleasants' Just-Publishing-Office and Book-stores, R. Saunders. THE HISTORY OF THE WARS which arose out of the French Revolution; to which is prefixed, a review of the causes of that event. By ALEXANDER STEPHENS, of the hon. Society of the Middle Temple, esq. statuitur gentis populi Romani antea, utique digna videtur, praesertim eo magis, quod mihi, a spe metu, partibus rebusque animis liber-erit. Sall. de conjurat. Catil. The London edition of this work which has just come to hand is now selling at 25 dollars. Extract from the Monthly Magazine and Entab Register, for July, 1803. "The late eventful war has found an able historian in Mr. Alexander Stephens, whose work, entitled "A History of the Wars which arose out of the French Revolution from 1792 to the general peace in 1802," exhibits a connected and well arranged detail of the most essential & important events that has occurred since the subjugation of the Roman empire; and in the course of the work, the author has united the interest arising out of biography with the instruction to be derived from history; in both departments his manner is dignified, his language is eloquent, and his information is obviously derived from the most authentic source. "The introduction after touching on the great changes that have taken place in ancient and modern states, presents a dissertation on the government of France, in which the opinions of Montesquieu, Froissart, Commines, and Machiavelli, are quoted and investigated. An attempt is also made to trace the late revolution up to its original source, while the leading men and contending parties are fully and distinctly portrayed; the characters of Turgot, Colonne, Clavierre, Robespierre, Marat, Brissot, Talleyrand, Mirabeau, Lally, Barnave, &c. are accordingly developed in succession. In the course of this work the principal statesmen in Britain as well as in France, pass in review and the opinions, talents and pursuits of a Pitt, a Fox, an Addington, a Sheridan, a Dundas, a Bedford and a Grenville, are noticed and enumerated."
GENERAL OFFICE OF ASSURANCE. Richmond, 11th June, 1804. To all whom it may concern. Now yes, that whereas a sufficient number of the members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings at the state of Virginia, under the twentieth article of the Rules and Regulations of the said Society, have requested that a General Meeting of the Society should be called in the month of July next, and previous to the payment of the quota called for becoming due. The members of the said Mutual Assurance Society are hereby called on to make a general meeting, that is, a majority of the members to be present in person or by proxy, duly authorized for the purpose, on Monday the 30th day of July next, at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, at the hour of twelve o'clock. W. FOUSHEE, President.
Nicholas Hallam, Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, Richmond, has for sale, eight thousand wt. of American Cheese, Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand. A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also, A few bushels Northern POTATOES, for planting. Committed to the jail of Albemarle county, a negro boy, about 14 years of age, yellow complexion, had on a negro cotton coat and breeches, says his name is RALPHEN, and that he belongs to a Mr. Wm. Suthers of Augusta county, on Polecat creek. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. THOS. WELLS, Jr. Jailor Albemarle county. April 29, 1804.
NOTICE. MY retail customers are particularly requested to call at my Medicine Store and pay off their accounts as soon as possible, many of which have been standing open for many years, and the trouble and expense of copying and presenting (sometimes again and again) copying and sending to their houses (many times before they can be seen (and then often without effect) is only to be conceived by those who have had the experience. I return thanks to my customers in general, and hope to merit a continuance of their favors, but in future in future to save me the trouble of booking small matters, being determined no longer to continue filling my books with such entries. I hope my wholesale customers who are delinquent, will see the propriety of calling as soon as possible, to adjust their accounts and give bonds where they are not able to make immediate payment. I am now very fully supplied with a LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF Fresh Drugs & Medicines, Surgeons' Instruments, Perfumery, &c. also Linseed Oil & Paints, dry and ground in oil, Which I will sell at a moderate advance for cash, and on the usual credit to those who have heretofore been punctual in their payments. BENJAMIN DU-VAL. Richmond, April 19th, 1804. w4 1st 4t
FOR SALE, By Edward Hallam, At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern, 5000 Wt. excellent Salt Petre Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Teneriffe and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cogniac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the bbl. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas. 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 28, 1804.
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given, a Convenient Tenement, Pleasantly situated. Taken up by the subscriber living on Jerome's fork of Lawson's creek on the fourth side of Dan river, in Halifax county, one Heifer, about three years old, marked with a smooth crop in the right and a deep fit and a nick on the under side of the left ear, white or mottled face, white under her belly, and speckled legs—appraised to five dollars, November 28th, 1803. Edwin Carrington. Thomas Watkins, J. P. A copy, Teste, John Barthele, d. c. b. c. Foolscap & Letter Paper For Sale at this Office.