Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-09-28 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1194.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber living in Bedford county, near Johnson's mountain, on Monday the 19th day of this month, a negro boy about 16 years of age, dark complexion, low and stout made, and appears rather swelled under the ears. This boy was purchased from a Mr. Winston of Fauquier county in the month of July last—it is expected that the boy will go towards Richmond. I will give the above reward besides what the law allows, to any person who will apprehend said runaway and convey him to me, or secure him in any jail so that I may get him again.
CHARLES STEWART.
Bedford county, 31st Aug. 1805. 4t
At a Court of Quarterly Session, held for Cumberland county, the 25th of July, 1805. George and William Smith, surviving partners of Smith, Lee and Company. In Chancery. Against Ben Whitehead and Reubin Williams, defts.
THIS day came the plaintiffs by Blake B. Woodson, their attorney, and the deft. Reubin Williams, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Williams is not an inhabitant of this state. On the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Williams do appear here on the first day of October next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said county. A copy—Teste, SAM. HOBSON, D. C.
Buckingham County: August Term, 1805. Samuel Irvine, complainant. Against Alexander & James Fulton and Walter Irvine & Company, defendants.
ON the motion of the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants Alexander and James Fulton are not inhabitants of this State. It is ordered, that unless they do appear here on or before November term next and answer the bill of the complainant, that the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
At a court of quarterly session, held for the county of Lancaster, at the courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of August, 1805. Henry L. Gaskins, Pltff. Against Walter Mafchett and Baldwin M. L. Defts. In Chancery.
THIS day came the plaintiff, by his counsel, and the defendant Walter Mafchett not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia. On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Monday in November next and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and it is further ordered, that the other defendant do not pay, convey away, or secrete the money or effects in his hands, belonging to the said defendant Walter Mafchett, until the further order and decree of this court concerning the same, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Argus for two months successively and another posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. Teste, J. Towles, Clk.
I INTEND removing to Kentucky early in the month of October next. JOEL RYON. 4th Sept. 1805. w3
COMMITTED to Prince Edward Jail, about the 30th of June last, a negro man named Abram, I suppose he is about 60 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches high, his clothing is of negro cotton, being ragged & worn out; he says he belongs to the estate of Archer Mosely, dec. and is hired by capt. Nathan Read, of Bedford county. The owner is desired to take him away and pay charges. WM. WORTHAM, keeper jail. Sept. 9th, 1805. w3m
THE subscriber offers for SALE, the three tracts of LAND, hereafter described, which will be sold on very moderate terms, as he expects to remove from the state of Virginia. One tract lies on Staunton river, about 5 or 6 miles below Bly's Ferry, containing 220 acres of valuable low grounds, and from 5 to 800 acres of highland. The improvements are inconsiderable, only such as will accommodate an overseer; the plantation is well calculated to employ about 8 hands to advantage. One other tract of highland, containing 500 acres, with a small plantation cleared, a good new dwelling house not quite finished. This tract lies about 8 miles from Bibb's, and about the same distance from Owen's Ferry, and about 2 miles from where I live. One other tract, lying in Pittsylvania county, on the main road from Peytonsburg to Danville, containing 300 acres, esteemed a good situation for a store and tavern; on this tract is a good orchard and some other improvements. As I shall be absent from the state for some months, I have authorised Capt. Charles Scott, of Prince Edward county, and Maj. Henry E. Coleman, of Halifax, and either of them, to make sale of the whole or any part of the said lands. John B. Scott. June 21st, 1805. w3d
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office. 1
Valuable Lands, For Sale.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of William Brown, dec. will be offered for SALE, on Tuesday the 15th October next, at the late dwelling house of the said dec. in Prince George county, two miles from Petersburg, that valuable
TRACT OF LAND, Adjoining the lands of Robert Bolling, Esq. containing by late survey 856 acres, 600 of which are now in woods, lies well, & the plantation in good order for cropping—This land is well adapted to the culture of grain, has a good dwelling and other houses, and is a healthy situation.
The peculiar advantages of this place from its contiguity to Petersburg, renders it an object worthy of attention to those desirous of owning that kind of property. It is deemed unnecessary to say more, as it is presumed those wishing to purchase will first view the premises. If more agreeable to purchasers, it will be laid off in suitable lots, and the payments made easy—but more particularly made known on that day. Ten years credit will be given, if more agreeable to the purchasers, paying the interest annually—Bonds with approved security and a deed of trust on the land will be required by
Samuel Booker, Administrator with the will annexed. August 9th, 1805. w3ds
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY.
No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore:
WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS , first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS , for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES , for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES , WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH, (Formerly WHEAT & SMITH .) N. B. A good assortment on hand
Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with
SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans , Wheat and Lime Sieves , and Meal Sieves , &c. of a superior quality.
P. S. WIRE SAFES , and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st. 1804. wtf
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS Daniel & William Guerrant, late merchants of the town of New-Canton, by their deed dated the 9th day of February 1805. have assigned to us all their property real and personal, for the benefit of such of their creditors as shall agree to the terms of said assignment; and whereas we have appointed Wm. Guerrant our agent for the collection and settlement of the debts, and all other affairs of said concern, all persons having claims against said Dnsl. & Wm. Guerrant will present them to him for settlement, and all those indebted to them are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, by bond or otherwise, in which case the utmost accommodation will be allowed them in the time and mode of payment; those who fail to come forward and close their accounts, may expect suits will be instituted against them, as the situation of the concern requires a speedy adjustment of its affairs.
Saml. Anderson, } Trustees. Ed. Cunningham, Wm. M. Thornton, James Rea, New-Canton, 6th May, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, for the privilege of erecting a Toll Bridge across Pamunkey river, near the place where a bridge now stands, commonly known by the name of Littlepage's. Richd. Taylor. August 1st, 1805. w3m
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in this county, some time in the month of April last, a likely negro man, ( MOSES ) the property of Mrs. Rebecca Dacey, of said county—He is about 28 years old, of common size, and tolerable black, one of his upper foreteeth is out, he is a spry, active man and well shaped. Whoever will deliver the said negro to me, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. Edward Walker. Charles City county, August 15th, 1805. w6t
LAND FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, on Friday the first day of November next, on the premises, the tract of Land, whereon John Adcock senior, died possessed of, lying in Buckingham county, on both sides of Buffalo creek, containing 450 acres. The situation of this land is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat, well timbered, and the range for flock of all kinds exceptionally good. There are about 150 acres of this tract cleared, and in good order for cropping, distant 5 miles from the town of Caira, and 12 from that of New Canton. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale are one third cash, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments thereof. Henry C. Bell, Ex'or. August 26, 1805. w3ds
FOR SALE,
THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Geni to bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. w3d
TICKETS
In the Second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery for sale at this office—The drawing certainly to commence in November.
For Sale, On Private Contract,
GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons. Sacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1300 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground.) The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door and forming a bay, thencefrom 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg, by water, 30 to Richmond, by land, and 28 to Williamsburg.—The courthouse tenement has on it a large enclosed tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arch'd in the middle and used for entertainments; also, all necessary out houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, stores, &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their seasons, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the owner. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year.
GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, is a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing 6 rooms; all well scacoated, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 56 feet: also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, store house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, neat house, spinning house and an ice house, within the curtilage, a barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two carriage houses, 20 stalls, 30 horses a quarter for house servants, a handsome octagon pigeon house, well stocked, and several other out houses for slaves, a well of water (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain circuit,) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles.
MONS-SACER contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill be gun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gull or wash on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollected. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together.
UTOPIA
I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is in an elevated situation by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 745 acres of highland and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the same.
In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruits, as the frosts seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg.
Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—30 or 40 slaves and stock of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplett, in Kentucky I will also sell or exchange for property in Richmond.
It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unerring voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to be leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years or regret will be the fewer but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support. JOHN TYLER. August 24, 1805. wtf
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, of the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtf
THE SECOND EDITION OF
CURRAN'S SPEECHES, With valuable additions and an elegant portrait of the Orator—just received and for sale at S. Pleasant's Book-store. Sept. 17.
JUST PUBLISHED,
In a handsome 12mo. vol. & for sale at this office, THE THIRD EDITION OF THE LETTERS OF THE BRITISH SPY: Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in August and September, 1802.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
IT can scarcely have escaped the notice of our readers, that notwithstanding the loud and incessant denunciations of the administration for not adequately protecting the commerce of the country, measures have no sooner been taken with this view, than they have met with the ridicule and condemnation of those who were previously the most clamorous for them.
Some time since, it was determined by the administration to make an experiment of the efficacy of Gun Boats. The experience of older nations had shown them to be of much use, and circumstances peculiarly applicable to the U. States seemed to recommend them to us. A small appropriation was accordingly made for this purpose, and a number of gun boats built on approved models.
The professed friends of commerce and avowed enemies of the administration, denounced the measure as weak and ridiculous. They denied the efficacy of gun boats, and ridiculed the plan on which they were built. The administration, on their part, made no boasts. They acknowledged that they were making an experiment, which might disappoint their hopes. This, it might have been expected, would have been felt by their opponents as a generous appeal to their candor. It might have been presumed that before the experiment was made, they would not have impeached the motives in which it originated. It might have been presumed that they would have suspended their decision, or at least have withheld their clamours, for a few months, that a fair opportunity might be afforded to the friends of the measure to disclose their plan. No such forbearance was, however, manifested. Unqualified condemnation and sarcasm overwhelmed the measure and its protectors. The exclusive friends of commerce, jealous, as it were, of receiving any effectual protection from those whom their prejudices had converted into enemies, could see in the measure nothing but a settled hostility to commerce, a deliberate purpose, under the pretext of aiding, to cramp commercial enterprise, and to prevent any effectual protection being given to it.
It is so happening, that the Chief Magistrate was a man of philosophic research, and of course less habituated to servile imitation, than to the adoption of whatever appeared on reflection most advisable, the models on which the boats were constructed were represented by those who were supremely ignorant of the common principles of mechanism, as totally inadequate and impracticable. The lowest species of art, characterised by mean and indecent allusion, was resorted to. Why? Because the approved model did not precisely correspond with that of English gun boats. For it must have been remarked that on most occasions, the professed friends of commerce have allowed all the credit to Great Britain, which they have denied to their own country.
Well, the administration, amidst the incessant fire of the enemy, advanced, to their object without returning the charge. They thought that the measure would speak for itself; or, if it did not, nothing which they could prematurely say would justify it. The gun boats were built, and the experiment tried. A number of them have crossed the ocean, and although they have encountered tempestuous weather, they have arrived at their destined stations. In connection with the larger vessels, they have struck terror into the breasts of the enemy, have commanded peace, and have effected the liberation of our citizens. And, what is still more wonderful, such is their construction that even Englishmen are the first to approve and acknowledge them to be models of imitation, as well as greatly superior to their own gun boats. Blush, America, at being surpassed in candor to your own government, by a nation, once your enemy and still your rival, by a nation whose arrogance rarely condescends to acknowledge equality, much less superiority in any one.
Here then is the just revenge of our administration, a revenge the more honorable, because unsolicited by the indulgence of angry or vindictive feelings. As far as time and occasion have allowed, the triumph is complete.
Of the untoward spirit of the enemies of the administration, we have another not less conspicuous proof. In consequence of the depredations committed on our trade, and the insults and outrages offered in, or near our harbors, and of the loud complaints of our merchants, several armed vessels have been stationed on the coast. But no sooner has this measure been taken, than they, who most strenuously urged it, are the first to demand its use. What, it is enquired, can this force effect? It is acknowledged that it may prevent the vessels of belligerent powers from actually entering our harbors, and there committing outrage and depredation;
but what security does it afford against the capture of our merchant-men, a marine league beyond the shore and within sight of our ports? Do either the laws of nations, or our treaty stipulations, authorize our opposing, under these circumstances, resistance to the right of search, or to the sending our vessels into the ports of the belligerent nations for adjudication? Must not this indignity and injustice be submitted to even in the face of a force equal to its prevention? If so, where is the mighty utility of the measure? Such is the language of our cameleon casuists, who, in the extensive wardrobe of party prejudice, can find a covering fit for any purpose; who can, with perfect nonchalance condemn in one character what they approve in another, and be the first to reprobate what they were the first to recommend.
Because this measure was not at once undertaken, the administration was denounced; and now it is adopted, its futility is attempted to be exposed. Will these gentlemen have the goodness to recollect that it was not, perhaps, at first adopted for the very obvious reasons they themselves now urge. Will they recollect that until lately, the administration were in good faith bound to observe the provisions of a treaty made by their political opponents with Great Britain, from whose ships of war we have suffered the most extensive spoliation; and that this treaty provides,
"That in all cases where vessels shall be captured or detained on just suspicion of having on board enemy's property, or of carrying to the enemy any of the articles which are contraband of war; the said vessel shall be brought to the nearest or most convenient port; and if any property of an enemy shall be found on board such vessel, that part only which belongs to the enemy shall be made a prize, and the vessel shall be at liberty to proceed with the remainder without impediment. And it is agreed, that all proper measures shall be taken to prevent delay, in deciding the cases of ships or cargoes so brought in for adjudication; and in the payment or recovery of any indemnification adjudged or agreed to be paid to the masters or owners of such ships." Art. 17.
The 18th article, after enumerating such contraband articles as are declared to be just objects of confiscation, proceeds as follows.
"And whereas the difficulty of agreeing on the precise cases in which alone contraband may be regarded as such, renders it expedient to provide against the inconveniences and misunderstandings which might thence arise. It is further agreed, that whenever any such article so becoming contraband, according to the existing laws of nations, shall for that reason be seized, the same shall not be confiscated, but the owners thereof shall be speedily and completely indemnified; and the captors, or in their default, the government under whose authority they act, shall pay to the masters or owners of such vessels, the full value of all such articles, with a reasonable mercantile profit thereon, together with the freight, and also the demurrage incident to such detention."
By the 23d article, "It is expressly stipulated that neither of the said contracting parties will order or authorise any acts of reprisal against the other, on complaint of injuries and damages, until the said party shall first have presented to the other a statement thereof, verified by competent proof and evidence, and demand justice and satisfaction, and the same shall either have been refused or unreasonably delayed."
The 17th article of our treaty with Spain, ratified in the year 1795, declares that,
"To the end that all manner of dissensions and quarrels may be avoided and prevented on the one side and the other, it is agreed that in case either of the parties hereto should be engaged in a war, the ships and vessels belonging to the subjects or people of the other party must be furnished with sea letters and passports, expressing the name, property and bulk of the ship, as also the name and place of habitation of the master or commander of the said ship, that it may appear thereby, that the ship really and truly belongs to the subjects of one of the parties, which passports shall be made out and granted according to the form annexed to this treaty. They shall likewise be recalled every year, that is, if the ship happens to return home within the space of a year. It is likewise agreed, that such ships being laden, are to be provided not only with passports as above mentioned, but also with certificates containing the several particulars of the cargo, the place whence the ship sailed, that so it may be known whether any forbidden or contraband goods be on board the same; which certificates shall be made out by the officers of the place whence the ship sailed in the accustomed form; And if one shall think it fit or advisable to express in the

said certificates, the person to whom the goods on board belong, may freely do so: Without which requisites they may be sent to one of the ports of the other contracting party, and adjudged by the competent tribunal, according to what is above set forth, that all the circumstances of this omission having been well examined, they shall be adjudged to be legal prizes, unless they shall give legal satisfaction of their property by testimony entirely equivalent."
We have not the French treaty at present before us; but its provisions on the point under consideration, are not materially variant from those already recited.
Here then are three treaties, by two of which the government are still bound, and by one of which they were bound until lately; all of which were negotiated by a federal administration, and ratified by a federal senate.
If the provisions are injurious or unjust, who are to blame but federalists? However improper, it is the clear duty of the present administration to observe them. That there is great injustice practised in carrying them into effect cannot admit of a doubt. That it is the duty of the government to remonstrate against it is equally clear. That they have remonstrated is extremely probable. Whether their remonstrances will put an end to the evil is uncertain. Should they fail in doing this, it rests with the legislature to apply the remedy. The demand of justice and its refusal, necessarily, according to the theory of our government, transfers all ultimate powers to the legislature. With them are deposited the revenue and the armed force of the nation, as well as the regulation of trade, and with them it must rest to decide whether the case is of such a nature as to demand an appeal to arms, or a restrained or interdicted intercourse. And should such a case occur, can it be doubted that those, who assume to themselves all the patriotism of the country, should the friends of the administration be remiss in their duty, will fail to bring forward such measures as an injured and insulted nation are called upon to pursue. Then the nation will be able to determine whether the present administration are really averse to the protection of commerce or to the vigorous redress of violated rights. Should they refuse to take the necessary measures, then, and then only will there be reason to complain.
There are two important considerations on this as well as other topics, are not duly attended to. The first arises from the abandonment by the federalists of the principle that free ships make free goods, which had been previously adopted in several treaties. While this principle was uniformly asserted by us to be just, and while we refused in any solemn stipulation to surrender it, we stood upon high ground. We were under no obligation to allow our vessels to be searched, or sent to adjudication, under the pretext of having enemy's goods on board. We remained free, in case the hostile principle were asserted, to oppose force to force without violating any moral obligation.
The other consideration arises from confounding the powers and duties of distinct departments of our government. Because the President has high and extensive powers, it is often either ignorantly or perversely inferred that he has all power. But so different is the theory of the government, that the very reason why he is denied some great powers is his being possessed of others. Thus, though it is made his duty to execute all, he is prohibited from making any laws; and though it is his duty to negotiate with foreign nations, he is prohibited from using the national force against them without the express permission of Congress. It is the great, pre-eminent distinctive feature of our system, that the nation, which is to experience the complicated evils of war, is likewise the sole judge of its propriety.
Suppose then the Executive, by overstepping his constitutional powers, by consulting his own indignation feelings at wrongs committed against the American nation should, by hasty measures, snatch from Congress their great prerogative of declaring war, would not those, who are now the most clamorous for energetic measures, be the first to institute an impeachment? Would not the cry of usurpation resound through the land?
SALEM, September 13.
Bloody Scenes at Algiers!
Capt. Shillaber, from Leghorn informs us, that on the 7th July a brig arrived there from Algiers, and brought accounts of an insurrection at that place, and that the dey had beheaded 400 Jews. One Jewish family made their escape in the brig.
Capt. S. being just on the point of sailing had not an opportunity to collect any further particulars of the above; but after he had gone on board to take his departure, and while he lay becalmed, Capt. Israel Williams, of the ship Friendship, of this port, then at Leghorn, was so obliging as to get on board a letter for us, communicating a number of other circumstances respecting this bloody business, of which the following is an extract:
LEGHORN, July 8.
"Yesterday arrived here an Imperial brig, in 5 days from Algiers. She informs, that that country was in dreadful confusion—that the Bedouin Arabs, to be headed by a Frenchman, had revolted, and marched towards Algiers—that the dey, on their approach, detached 7000 troops to attack them, but that these, after a desperate battle, were defeated, and cut off, to a man—"
that the Arabs then rushed on to the city, which they successfully attacked, and had taken a principal fort—that another attempt had been made to assassinate the dey, he having received several stabs, and said to be mortally wounded—that he had cut off 400 of the richest Jews' heads, and that the bloody work was still going on when this vessel left the place. There were at this time three vessels at Algiers, a Ragusan, an Imperialist, and a Swede, who all cut their cables, and ran away from the port, permitting as many Jews to come as could get on board; the brig that has now arrived, bro't 100, and it is expected the Swede has at least 200 more. Such is the news at Leghorn.
"The Algerines have a squadron now at sea consisting of 7 sail; they passed in sight of this port 18 days since and were off Civita Vecchia 4 days since. They consist of a stout frigate of 44 guns, built at Algiers a few years since; another frigate of 44 guns, taken from the Portuguese 6 months since; the Crescent, of 32, a present from the United States; 2 polarces, lately purchased from the Greeks, 1 of which mounts 36 guns, the other 18; the fine brig Bashaw, of 23 guns, a present also from the United States; and a chickbeck."
Capt. Shillaber mentions a circumstance with respect to the quarantine at Leghorn, which may be important to be known. On account of the sufferings of some of our cities from the yellow fever, vessels arriving there from any port of the U. States whether healthy or diseased, are indiscriminately obliged to perform a quarantine of forty days, because, as they say, they have no satisfactory official means of discriminating; whereas had they an established correspondence with the boards of health in our several seaports, so as to be perfectly informed on the subject, vessels from healthy ports might be subjected to a quarantine of only a few days—which would be a great relief to our commerce with that place.
There was no news at Gibraltar of the battle with the combined fleets when capt. Shillaber sailed from thence.
The Spanish gun boats, capt. S. informs, assail every American they can that passes the Straits; one of them, he says, paid dearly for an attack upon one of the United States' keetches, which gave her a ball discharge, that occasioned her to withdraw.
LONDON, July 22.
It was generally reported and credited on the continent, that on a late occasion the Austrian Minister was grossly insulted by the emperor of the French. In his diplomatic character, some questions respecting late proceedings was put by him to the French government. The answer of Bonaparte was in the following laconic terms:—"Tell your master, the emperor of Germany, that I desire to have satisfactory explanations from him respecting his connections and views relating to certain other powers. If I do not receive an explicit answer by the 25th (July,) let him look to his dominions."
BOSTON, September 16.
By Capt. Bradford, arrived yesterday, from Bordeaux, we have received French papers to the 1st August. Their contents have, principally, been anticipated in the English papers. The republic of Lucca had been erected into a principality, with Bonaparte's brother-in-law, the Prince of Piombino, at its head. On the 8th July, the emperor and king, exercised two regiments of troops at Turin, from 3 o'clock in the morning until 9, then jumped into a carriage with the empress; breakfasted at the convent on Mount Cenis; left there at 3 o'clock p. m. and arrived at Fontainbleu the 11th at 9 o'clock in the morning; after a journey of 80 hours. He passed incog. as minister of the interior. The empress supported the journey infinitely well."
Letters received in town on Friday last, from several intelligent American gentlemen in Bordeaux, speak in the language of seriousness, that from the measures of the French government, which were then taking place on the sea coast, there was every appearance that the long talked of invasion of England, would take place in the course of this summer. The emperor was hastening his journey to Boulogne—moorings were preparing at Cherbourg for the shipping—immense bodies of troops were marching to the coast—and the flotilla in every direction in movement.
A London paper of the 7th August, says "An order, we understand, was sent to all the out ports some days ago, instructing our cruisers to detain all American vessels which have on board property not the produce of the United States. This order has been already acted upon, and several ships have been stopped."
If this article is authentic and correct, we hardly know which to consider the most reprehensible, the new & pernicious principles thus introduced, or the manner in which the British government have thought proper to promulgate it. Herefore the doctrine has been held here and for a long time acquiesced in by the British, that colonial produce of a belligerent country, when purchased by Americans and actually imported into America, becomes completely neutral property, and as such may be exported to the mother country of the colony that produced it, without being liable to seizure or detention. And in fact a very great portion, perhaps seven eighths of our most lucrative & beneficial commerce is of this description, and is now actually afloat under the sanction of this known and established principle. But by the new and
opposite principle, which the British seem now to wish to establish, this species of commerce may not only be immediately perplexed and embarrassed, but must eventually be totally annihilated.—They may with equal propriety go further and say, that a circuitous commerce between an enemy's colony and the mother country, is beneficial to the enemy, and is in fact the same in kind, though perhaps a little different in degree, from a direct commerce thus carried on by neutrals. If therefore, colonial produce is exported in vessels other than those, in which it was imported, they may by the same mode of reasoning, say, that they have not complete evidence, that it was not imported for the express purpose of being again exported, and therefore they will claim the right of prohibiting it. And they may with propriety extend the principle thus far. For it is a fact, well known among commercial men, that a small part only of the articles imported from the West Indies, the Isle of France and the Spanish and Dutch colonies are consumed or expected to be consumed in America, but by far the most part are intended for exportation to the places where they will find the best market.
We do not know how this subject will be considered by commercial men, but at present it appears to us to be destructive of a very great and valuable part of the trade of America. But whether or not the British government have a right upon established principles, and the laws of nations, to establish and enforce this doctrine, there can be no reason, why they have not adopted a mode of promulgating it, a little less disagreeable, than that of a general order to their cruisers to detain and send in all American vessels, laden with merchandise not the growth or manufacture of the United States.—Such a measure must in any event be productive of much embarrassment and expense, to which we ought not to have been subjected, without previous and explicit notice.
There is no doubt, in our minds, that the principle, which has been lately adopted in England, relative to the commerce of this country, with the enemies of the former power, in articles, which are not prohibited by the known and established laws of nations, is unjust, and in the highest degree arbitrary and tyrannical. It is a principle which ought not to be acknowledged by the American people, and it is hoped, government will adopt such spirited measures, on this occasion, as shall either convince the British of their folly in pushing such a measure; or by the lex talionis , oblige them to abandon it.
September 17.
We understand that the Perseverance from Marseilles, after passing Gibraltar, fell in with a frigate from that place, the commander of which mentioned that the combined fleet put into Vigo after the battle with admiral Calder; and that four of their ships of the line were missing.
Off Cartagenia, the Perseverance passed a British squadron of four sail of the line.
At a late hour last night we were informed that "a gentleman ( copt. Doone ) had arrived in town, (by a mail stage) having a list of 40 condemnations of American vessels in England." We endeavored to find Capt. D. but failed; the gentlemen in whose employ he sailed, were also absent from their lodgings.
FROM FRANCE.
By capt. Bradford from Bordeaux, we have been favored with French papers to the 2d of August.
Talleyrand returned to Paris from Italy, on the 19th July.
The publication of two Bordeaux papers has been suspended by government, for publishing incorrect naval news.
The two last Doges of Genoa, have been appointed French senators.
Lebrun is appointed governor general of Genoa.—Abrial is appointed to organize the Italian Judiciary according to the "Napoleonic Code."
The number of indigent persons assisted at Paris by the charitable institutions in the year 12 of the republic was 98 793.—The population of Paris is reckoned at 600,000.
PETERSBURG, June 30.
A courier left this city yesterday with dispatches for M. de Novosiltzoff. He was ordered to use the utmost haste in reaching our negotiator at Berlin.—Should he have left that city, the courier was ordered to follow him, and on overtaking him immediately to deliver to him the dispatches, so that he may receive them before he could be admitted to an audience of Bonaparte.
Combined fleet. —By an arrival at Plymouth from Bilboa, advices are said to be received, informing that Admiral Calder was off Ferrol on the 19th of August: and had heard nothing of the combined fleets since his engagement with them.—If this news is correct, and that also, which has been received from Lisbon, stating, that previous to the 7th August the combined French and Spanish fleet had left Vigo, they must have proceeded in a direction where they would be likely to fall in with Lord Nelson who was off Cape St. Vincents on the 28th July, spending towards Ferrol.
Yesterday arrived at Salem, the schooner Prince, captain Shillaber, from Leghorn. It has been rumored that she brings news that Gen. Eaton, notwithstanding the peace, had continued successful military operations against Tripoli.
We have seen several letters, received by the above mentioned vessel, but they furnish no intelligence of consequence.
PHILADELPHIA, September 20.
Extract of a letter from capt. Tubbs, of the ship South-Carolina , dated
Marseilles, July 30.
"I arrived here after a passage of 42 days. July 4, I fell in with the wreck of the ship Mersey , Baldwin, of Liverpool, out 6 weeks, on a cruise, and had taken, a few days previous, a Spanish ship from Lima, bound to Cadiz, with a great quantity of specie. She was run down the night before by a large ship, which I supposed to be the prize. She mounted 16 guns and every thing on board was in great confusion. I gave her log-book to the Amazon frigate, which boarded us off Cape St. Vincent. We were also boarded by a brig off Cadiz, and spoken by several small privateers, all of which treated us very politely."
September 21.
FIRE! —This morning about day-light a fire was discovered in the spacious building owned and occupied by Mr. Edward Pennington, as a sugar refinery, in Brewer's alley above Vine-street.—The flames had gained such an ascendancy, previous to the alarm, as to defy every effort to subdue them. This extensive building, and adjoining apartments, together with all the utensils and a large stock of materials were entirely consumed.—The loss thus in one hour sustained by a single individual is said to amount to between 15 and 20,000 dollars. It is not satisfactorily understood how the fire originated.
NATCHEZ, August 16.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchitoches, to the Editors, dated June 4.
"On the 11th ultimo, his illustrious highness the Bishop of Montrey arrived at this place; he travelled in a coach drawn by six mules, and had the top of a chariot suspended upon poles like a litter, and carried by two mules along, in which he occasionally rode; he had an escort of sixty cavalry, a party of pioneers that went before, and was followed by a large number of persons, mostly inhabitants of Naga-doches and St. Antonio. He had sixty mules particularly allotted for his carriages which were changed frequently, and nearly as many packed with his baggage; he travelled eighteen or twenty leagues a day; he wore the mitre and purple robe, appears about 45, is rather short and fat, of easy manners, facetious and agreeable in conversation, speaks nothing but Spanish and Latin, reads French, and he surprised us all by the liberality of his sentiments or expressions. He is an European, was late confessor to the king and queen of Spain, and is said to be a near relation of the Prince of Peace; he has been about 5 years in America, has jurisdiction over five provinces, with an income of fifty thousand dollars a year. He stayed with us four days; we paid him all the attention our situation would admit; he appeared pleased; returned every civility politely, and left his benediction with us. There has been a variety of conjectures relative to the objects of his visit to this place; some have supposed it more of a political than an ecclesiastical nature, and it was generally thought he would make as good a general as a bishop; he carried with him a Theodolite for taking the latitude of places and mathematical instruments, as well as the instruments of his order; he was requested to take the latitude of Natchitoches, which he said he would do with pleasure, but he had lost some screws out of the instrument that rendered it useless; he said he found Nagadoches in 41 deg. 15 m. or thereabouts, which is somewhat south of this place."
FROM THE AURORA.
EUROPEAN NEWS.
The negative kind of war which has been carried on since the rupture of the peace of Amiens, has afforded very little room for political investigation. The inscrutability of the motives of some powers, and of the systems of others, have baffled the conjectures of ordinary calculation. The incidents like the causes and the actors with whom they originate, are so perfectly novel, as to supercede all analysis by comparison, all reasoning upon previous experience.
The recent advices appear to approximate the measures of preparation, for 3 years past, to the ordinary test of war —whether thro' the force of gold, or the latent temptation of sinister ambition, to realize by the opportunity of momentary convulsion, the projects contemplated and matured by Russia for half a century, that power through the ministry of its chamberlain Novosiltzoff, leaves it no longer doubtful, that she is disposed to co-operate against France.
Little doubt can be entertained of a similar disposition in Austria:—"her poverty but not her will" restrains that power. It remains to be seen whether the funds of England can sustain the columns of Austria in a renewed contest; for to all appearance a renewed contest there will be on the continent of Europe.
There is no choice left to the powers of the European continent, between a coalition general & comprehensive, and a silent or open submission to the imperious will of France—it is a choice of difficulties—and in this instance it is to be determined upon the same rule that the gallant spirit of "an exalted man" would reason—"shall I submit without a struggle! Shall I not rather perish gloriously than live ingloriously? will it not be better to resist with honor even if I should be over-
"come, than submit ignobly?" These or such as these would be the reasonings of a gallant and free nation—will these be the reasonings of the aristocracy of Germany—as the aristocracy and not the people will determine, we cannot calculate upon either courage or virtue—if the people were to determine, then we should be able to give an opinion—as it is, gold and not virtue will regulate the measure of Austrian policy.
Prussia will be neutral —or if forced from neutrality, she will wage war on the side of France. From 1796, to 1801, it was constantly predicted in this paper, that the war would transfer Hanover to Prussia, and Holland as an integral part of France. More than half of the prediction is verified. Hanover is indeed only in the possession of France, and Holland is in a state of nominal nationality. The march of an enemy from the Prussian frontier into Hanover would at once supercede all further difficulties—parchment and ink might be considered as formally useful, but the event would be the same. Probably Prussia may settle down with a large portion of Saxony; and as Danzig & Thorn have already become Prussian, and Hamburg may be added to the number of her maritime ports, as a counterpoise to Trieste, Venice, and the cultivable and mercantile country of Istria and Venetian Dalmatia.
It is perceptible from the conduct of the Porte , that Russia maintains at Constantinople a terrific ascendancy; and the cessions recently made by the Porte in the Piasis of Mingrelia, not only of commercial freedom, but of territorial and military positions & fortifications too plainly prove the apprehensions and humility of the Ottomans, and the slow but reiterated approaches of Russia to the realization of the vast projects of that power against the ancient seat of Eastern Empire.
The extraordinary manoeuvres of the fleets of France in their recent expeditions to the West Indies, and their return to Europe, have surprised without informing politicians on the object of such complex and precarious enterprises. The return of the grand combined fleet to Europe has however ended in a partial action, between the fleets of the rival powers, on the 22d of July off Cape Finisterre. The accounts of this action appear to support the belief that it was a partial action; the capture of two sail of the line of Spanish ships, gives it all the consequence of a victory in the ordinary acceptance, since victory is calculated rather by the honour than the gain . The effect of this victory must be to encrease the popularity of the British minister and the war—to enforce loans and taxes—and to inspire exertions—in the combination of funds and forces ; the effect not the least important, will be that which the victory will have on Russia and other powers, already evidently disposed to sustain the power of Great Britain against France.
Some state papers have appeared in the course of the month of July, which we shall publish in future numbers. The note of the Russian Chamberlain Novosiltzoff, and the reply of the French are worthy of the attention of politicians.
The general tenor of the public intelligence forbids any expectation of peace in the present year. The capture of two sail of the line will inspire new naval enterprises, and encourage the repetition of enterprises in the interior of France which have hitherto failed, a successful attack upon the life of Bonaparte would produce extraordinary consequences, the effects of which cannot be unappreciated in Great Britain.
Mean while the "dreadful note of preparation" for invasion is renewed on the whole coast from L'Orient to Zealand—and the march of armies and the service of naval flotillas proceed with all the apparent alacrity and bustle that would attend a real purpose of immediate and precipitate invasion—whether real or as heretofore menacing, time only can determine.
Among the miscellaneous articles is one intimating that admiral Missessis who commanded the Rochefort squadron is either disgraced or retired.
That a squadron of eight French ships escaped from the ports of France under admiral Lallemand, some say Rochelle, others Rochefort and L'Orient—whither bound not known.
Another account says a French fleet of 34 sail of the line had been seen at sea outward bound, supposed to be the Breast fleet.
Various destinations are given to these fleets—to the east—to the west—to the north sea to cover the Dutch flotilla—to Ireland, &c.
It appears that an expedition is fitting out in England at the head of which is sir David Baird. From the choice of the commander it is inferrible, that it is destined for the eastern ocean, as he commanded at the capture of Seringapatam, and death of Tippoo Sultan, of Mysore.
Upon the whole one opinion only, we venture to start from a consideration of the apparent state of the politics in Europe.
Though the appearance of continental war is menacing it is not yet certain.
The efforts of Great Britain will be mighty in proportion to her apprehension of invasion. The efforts of France will be to encrease that apprehension in order to cripple her efforts and exhaust her resources. If France proceeds in exciting a pernicious and expensive alarm—she will rest content with that effect—but if Britain from former experience slumbers in security, and employs all her means on the continent, then will France really invade—as to the event in either case we pretend not to anticipate.

From the London Times. From the resentment and indignation which the Emperor of Russia has manifested so unequivocally at the usurpation of Genoa and its territories, and the dignified mode with which he has put an end to the mediation he had undertaken, we conceive it may be inferred, without hesitation, that his majesty is henceforth to be considered as our ally in the war against France, and that our subsidies will be forthwith, or are already accepted. We must, therefore, turn our eyes with redoubled anxiety to the negotiation of M. de Wintzingerode, at Vienna, recollecting that this minister was charged with the care of ascertaining the disposition and determination of that court, in the event that has actually happened, namely, the failure of the object of the mission of the Baron Von Novositzoff. Nor can we feel absolutely indifferent, or without curiosity, as to the effect of the late violence of Bonaparte in Italy, and the perfidy and barbarism of committing it, under the circumstances of the mediation, and the passports (which were granted under an express guarantee, violated at the same moment,) may produce in the cabinet of Berlin. Without any confident hopes of the will or power of Prussia, to resist the torrent of French innovation and aggrandizement, it may be permitted us to think it possible for the King of Prussia to have been long meditating the means of escaping from the present cruel and disgraceful position, in which he appears to be the sole obstacle to such a confederation as might retrieve the affairs of the continent, or at least defend and maintain those parts of it which have hitherto had the good fortune not to be corrupted, or absorbed in the French vortex. Should that monarch still continue to hold himself aloof, or with a menacing aspect, the proximate effect is to neutralize the house of Austria, by the terror of his arms and intrigues in Germany; and the general consequence, to frustrate the alliance between this country and Russia, which can hardly be effective in any just and final view of policy, unless it shall be strengthened by one of those Powers at the least. We shall reserve the detail and circumstances of this reasoning to an opportunity of more leisure.
Bonaparte seems to have expected no less sentiment and vigor upon the part of the Emperor Alexander; and it is probable that he will omit no exertions, and be unwilling to incur any risks, with the view of striking a great blow before the concert of the English and Russian Cabinets shall appear in its effects. Should the Austrian Emperor be suspected, at Paris, of inclining to the Confederacy, it will not surprise us to find the blow struck, by way of precaution, upon Venice! Precedents are not wanting for these precautionary violences, and in the present state of political morality, the Law of Nations may be conveniently stretched & strained to any exigency. An article in the Dutch Papers (which we received exclusively in the night of the 30th instant, and which we had not time to translate,) states, that General Hedouville is gone to Venice; and that a French Commissary is resident there already! General Dumonceau is in the Dutch camp at Ziest, whither also the Pensionary Van Schimmelpenninck, has repaired, to grace with his presence, the grand review of the 21st, which was to precede the breaking up the army for embarkation at Helvoet and the Helder.
All the accounts from Holland speak of the shipwrights and artificers being removed with speed from one port to another, in order to expedite the naval preparations; and every Gazette announces the expectation of great events taking place without delay.
The London Courier says, one of the Dutch papers that arrived the night before last contains an extract from another paper, which boasts that "Napoleon I. will no longer delay the execution of his grand plan; he will send out the Expedition against England, and compel that kingdom to make a separate peace, because the powers of the Continent can join the same. Probably the Dutch will have the preference, and the game begin from their ports. At Montabaur a telegraph is erecting on a high mountain, by which the French, while employed on the Channel, will receive intelligence from the North, with the celerity of lightning. That Napoleon I. has foreseen the possibility of a great and sudden change in the disposition of the Powers of the Continent, and that he has determined, at the same time, to be beforehand with them, by an unexpected blow against England, is sufficiently evident from his return from Italy, no less speedily than unexpected."
The Dutch Editor makes the short but emphatic remark upon this paper, that, "time will show how far the writer of it is in the secret." But it would have been the juster observation to have said that time would show its truth or falsehood; for the Dutch Editor would not have dared to insert the paragraph, unless it had come to him from some one in the secret.
The increased activity in all the Dutch and French ports, seems to show that something will at length be attempted. The Pensionary Schimmelpenninck, is gone to the Dutch Camp at Ziest, to review the troops before they break up for embarkation at Helvoet and the Helder. Shipwrights and artificers are removed from port to port to complete the preparations in each. Our last letter of this morning mentions, that every thing is on the alert on the coast. From two to three hundred of the Boulogne flotilla have come into the outer roads in apparent readiness for sailing.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1805.
It was yesterday reported, (says the N. Orleans Gazette, August 3,) and this morning we are told from a correct source, that the late Spanish Intendant Morales, has received orders from his court to sell all the vacant lands in East and West Florida, and it is said sales will be immediately made, even of lands within the boundary claimed by the U. States.
Appointments by the President. JOHN BRACKENRIDGE, Esq. Attorney General for the United States. JOHN COBURN, Esq. Judge of the Territory of Orleans.
The health report of Philadelphia on the 21st inst. states 25 new cases of fever, for the last 24 hours.
British Piracy again!—We hear that capt. Doane, late of the brig Enoch, owned by Messrs. Bradburne of this town, arrived here yesterday from England, and informs that 45 sail of American vessels had been sent in and detained in English ports previous to his sailing for America. (Boston Democrat.)
We have received the official account of the proceedings of the Court of Enquiry in the case of Capt. Bainbridge, which shall appear at length in our next paper. The following is the result of the Enquiry:
"The Court having deliberated on the evidence deduced from the testimony of the witnesses, heard in this case, are decidedly of opinion that Captain WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE acted with fortitude and conduct in the loss of his ship, the U. S. frigate Philadelphia, on the 31st October 1803, and that no degree of censure should attach itself to him from that event." Nat. Intel.
On Saturday the citizens of Washington gave Captain Bainbridge an elegant DINNER, in testimony of the sense they entertain of his merits, and of their sympathy in his sufferings. The warm welcome so universally given our gallant countrymen, will be to them the highest evidence of national gratitude and affection.
Russia and France.—We learn by capt. Ingles, from Petersburg, that war was much talked of there, and that a fleet was equipping. At Copenhagen on the 22d July, captain L. was informed by a respectable merchant of the unfavorable issue of Novositzoff's mission; that the Russians had become extremely jealous of the French; and that he thought it very probable a declaration of war would be immediately made by Alexander against Napoleon.—Boston paper.
Capt. Burger, of the ship Magnet, arrived at New York, from Liverpool, Aug. 20, spoke the brig Cherokee, Hammond, 18 days from Bristol for Boston; she had been boarded 9 days before by a British frigate and informed that Admiral Nelson had fallen in with the combined fleet, and taken 5 sail of the line.
Extract of a letter from London, dated August 2.
"You inform me that by a recent law of the United States, the cargo of a vessel intended for exportation need not be landed in the United States. "Sometime since it was too generally believed, that a cargo, after having been landed in America, the duties paid, &c. might be sent, even in the same bottom to an enemy's country in Europe; that a vessel might come to England at least, without unloading. "But the late decisions show that neither is permitted; that the landing, and not changing the bottom, is not sufficient, &c."
"The markets in France are in the lowest state of depression—not much better in Holland or elsewhere. Your merchants I hope, will refrain from shipping till their prices of W. I. produce are materially reduced—that they will lessen their India and China trade. "The war impoverishes France so much, that their consumption of East and West India produce has diminished one half at least—I should suppose two thirds. The high prices of sugar and coffee must have also diminished the consumption in Germany. In Holland the same. "The ports in Holland are again open to the admission of goods from England, via Embden."
The British court of vice-admiralty at Nassau, N. P. have in the case of the brig Gayoso, Wofferdale, master, of New-York, cleared the vessel, but the principal part of the cargo, consisting of wines, cordials, castile soap, &c. shipped by John Murray & son, and Baker & English of New-York, have been reserved for further proof.
Spanish Consul General's Office. PHILADELPHIA, September 19. His Catholic Majesty's consul general, having received information that the importation of dry goods, (muslin excepted) flour and other provisions is permitted at Porto Rico, the merchants and traders of this city are hereby informed, that on application at this office the usual documents, will be granted for vessels so trading. Duties payable on dry goods, are 10 per cent.
and 6 per cent. on provisions, with liberty to export the produce of the Island, on paying 5 per cent. only.
We have received a deposition taken before Mr. Consul Hill, at Havana, of two respectable Spanish merchants, declaring that the port of Manzanillo, in the Island of Cuba, to be a port of entry, on the same footing as Havana; and where neutral vessels are admitted the same as at Havana. Boson Post.
Port of Salem, Sept. 14. Arrived, the brig Decatur, Capt. Jones, and from Bath (Maine.) The Decatur was dismissed on the 1th inst. by a water spout, four days after she sailed. In her came a sailor named Gridley Lovis, who declares that he belonged to Hingham; that he was impressed from the brig Hannah of Newburyport, capt. Wm. Wimsome on board the British sloop of war Indian, Capt. Austin about six weeks from Halifax, which when she sailed from that place, had only 34 men on board, and that during the time he was on board the Indian, which was one month, there were pressed on board said ship Americans and others enough to make up 135 men—that there were as many as 60 impressed Americans while he was on board; and that he saw as many as thirty seamen's protections taken from Americans, tore up before their eyes, and then & damning them and their country too,—that when he left the Indian she had in tow the ship Ocean, from England, that had been captured, sent in there, tried and released; but capt. Austin said that he could condemn her in Halifax, where he was bound!
From a London paper, July 31. Accounts from Genoa, of the 23d of June, say, "yesterday morning the princess Eliza, and other distinguished persons, went on board the Pomona, commanded by Jerome Bonaparte. They were saluted on their arrival and departure by a double discharge of artillery. Jerome is reconciled to the emperor his brother. The princess Eliza exerted herself very much to effect this reconciliation. Jerome, according to report, will shortly be made archduke of Genoa."
The sensations excited by the following notice from the Admiralty of Great Britain, would be weakened by any remarks:
"A letter having been written to the lords of the admiralty, complaining of the depredations committed on the British commerce by the enemy's privateers cruising off the coast of America, the following answer was yesterday returned to the merchants, by the secretary of the admiralty:
"Having laid before my lords commissioners of the admiralty, your letter of the 32d inst. respecting the danger to which the British commerce is exposed on the coast of South Carolina and Georgia, from the great number of French and Spanish privateers cruising there, I am commanded by their lordships to acquaint you, that they have sent a copy of your letter to vice-admiral Sir Andrew Mitchell, and directed him to take the necessary measures for the protection of the trade on that part of the coast."
"I am, gentlemen, Your very humble serv't, W MARSDEN." Dated 31st July, 1805
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the suite of Col. Hammond, to his friend in Augusta (Geo.)
KASKASKIA, Eastern side of the Mississippi Indiana territory, July 15 1805.
On Sunday last I arrived at this place in company with Col. Hammond, after one of the most fatiguing journeys perhaps ever performed through a country which might be said to be settled with Christians.
The vicissitudes which we have met with are almost innumerable. We have now come as well as I can be informed by my Journal and other information about 850 miles, and were 40 days out to this place. There are very few parts of the western country I admire, the land is either mountainous or low and flat, the high lands is healthy and there is excellent water, but the manner in which it lies, makes it difficult to cultivate. The low land is extremely fertile, all kind of grain growing luxuriantly; the water however is intolerably bad. The only tract of country which seems desirable to settle in, is Cumberland tract, Gallatin, from which I last wrote you. There are vast numbers of prairies in this territory; they are level plains of from 2 to 12 miles square, scarce a twig or switch to be cut off them; grass grows to a great height, early of a morning, just as the sun dews from the eastern hills it gives the prairies a beautiful appearance, and there being nothing but green grass, a diversity of flowers, with now and then a little clump of oaks—the prospect is always picturesque—always beautiful or grand. This country is badly watered—hence people are deterred from settling in the interior, and an act of Congress preventing slavery, prevents emigrants, particularly those of opulence; it seems more than probable, that it will be years before there will be refinement of manners, or that the arts and sciences will flourish here. But a man who dares should leave all his prejudices behind him, and not write his friend anything but what is correct. I must do these French the justice to say, that I believe they are much more honest
and peaceable than the Americans, who are settled here, and who are mostly idle and dissipated. Indeed the Americans of this place seem to look upon a stranger as one whom they shall never see again, and think themselves privileged to pluck him. This place (Kaskaskia) was settled two years before Philadelphia, and the first Bell ever imported in America, I have seen hanging in the Roman Church—although this place is now so desolate, it was once settled by a number of French of the first character and fortune. To see the low standing, chimneys and large buildings tumbling into ruin makes me feel considerable regret, and must fill any person of sensibility with awe. The only tribe of Indians here, are the Kaskaskias they are about 100 in number—and live in huts in the suburbs. I have just returned from seeing them, where I set a squaw to make me a pair of moccasins. They can produce about 40 or 50 warriors—are small Indians, and seem to be in a miserable situation. On Tuesday last, Col. Hammond, set out for St. Louis leaving Mrs. Hammond, at Col. Edgar's—our waggons and horses are about four miles out of town, at a place we got to rest the negroes at and recruit the horses.
Gen. Wilkinson passed through here a few days before our arrival and arrived at St. Louis on the 4th inst. The troops, citizens, and several hundred Indians, were drawn out and stationed at the foot of a high bridge where the general had to pass, for to salute him on his arrival, with direction, from the commanding officer not to fire a salute till he had crossed the bridge. But just as the general and his escort had got on the top of a bridge 30 or 40 feet high they commenced a fire, which together with the yells of the Indians, threw the general, corps and the officers, &c. escorting him into a general confusion; several had like to have been tossed off the bridge, but it is with pleasure I learned no accident of consequence had happened.
Loaf sugar 75 cts. per lb. Brown do. 1 dol. per lb. Tea and coffee none.
It was with difficulty the citizens could procure a few of these articles at St. Louis, for the entertainment given general Wilkinson, on his arrival; they had to give one dollar a pound for a barrel of brown sugar, which was all that was to be had in that city. I have not tasted tea or coffee for many weeks past.
Just as I was closing this letter, I received accounts from colonel Hammond, at St. Louis, he informs us, he has rented a house, and intends being with us here tomorrow. I omitted mentioning to you, that we are a near neighbor to Mr. Bell, formerly of your city, he is much dissatisfied with this territory, and will leave this early in October next, for Georgia, the old gentleman is much respected here.
A few days ago a gentleman, residing about half a mile from town, observed a cobweb, in a corner of his room, much agitated: Upon going up to it, he saw a mouse entangled in the web, and a large spider upon the head of the mouse, after a few struggles, the mouse expired! (Charleston Times.)
DIED, in this city, on Tuesday last, Mrs. JANET RUSSELL, a native of Stirlingshire Scotland, aged 68 years.
Sales at Auction.
WILL be SOLD, on Friday the 11th October next positively, without reserve, on a credit of 120 days for negotiable notes, on all sums exceeding 100 dollars.
A large assortment of Dry Goods,
CONSISTING OF Calico and Chintz, Superfine Cloths and Casimeres, Fine and Coarse ditto, Dutch Blankets, Men and Women's Cotton Stockings, Men's White & Brown Thread do., Men's & women's short and extra long Silk and Kid Gloves, 4-4, 5-8 and 6-4 plain Cambric Muslins, 6-4 Figured and Laced ditto, Brown Hollands, Irish Linens and Sheetings, Thread, and Tapes, Mouselines, Dimity, Fustians, Durants, Moreens, Bombazines, Wincobes, Men's Fine and Coarse Hars, Men's Fine and Coarse Shoes, A very large and general assortment of Ironmongery and Hardware, Three Cases of Single and Double Barrel Fowling Pieces, 100 and 200 Nails, &c. &c. &c.
THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. v. N. Richmond, 25th Sept. 1805 tds
Sales at Auction.
ON Monday the 14th of October next, will commence the sale of WILLIAM MACKENZIE & Co's STOCK, at their store, three doors below the Eagle Tavern, consisting of upwards of thirty thousand dollars worth of seasonable and well selected
DRY GOODS.
Terms—All sums under 100 dollars, 90 days, and on all sums above 100 dollars 3 and 6 months credit will be given. Notes NOT negotiable, but with approved security. Richmond, September 25 1805. tds
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollock & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 18th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Vaughn creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. Samuel W. Tenable? Trustees Peter Johnston? Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805. tds
FROM A LONDON PAPER. By the perusal of the following pathetic lines, our readers will, no doubt, be highly gratified. We have not yet had the pleasure of hearing the name is afterwards mentioned; but we are told that this composition is in spirit and in charms congenial to the words of the ingenious Poet; whose verses now before us cannot be read by the most indifferent observer without much grateful sensibility for the happy influence of the passions:
THE DESERTER'S MEDITATION. Written by John Philip Curran, Esq. to his Music as a Duet by the Earl of Barrymore; and lately performed at Messrs. Harrion's and Bartleman's Concert.
If sadly thinking, And spirits sinking; Could more than drinking Our griefs compose: A cure for sorrow, From Care I'd borrow, And hope to-morrow Might end my woes.
But since in wailing, There's naught availing; For death unfeeling, Will strike his blow; Then for the reason, And for the season, Let us be merry before we go.
A way-worn ranger, To joy a stranger, Through ev'ry danger, My course I've run: Now Death befriending, His last aid lending, My griefs are ending, My woes are done: No more a Rover, Or hapless Lover, Those cares are over— "My cup runs low," Then for that reason, And for the season, Let us be merry before we go.
FOUR large and strong WORK HORSES, from 7 to 9 years old, may be had in exchange for BRICKS; or for BRICK WORK—the bricks to be delivered, or the work to be done, immediately, or the next spring, as may be agreed. Enquire of the printer. September 26, 1805 2w
FOUND in the street, on Saturday morning last, by one of my negroes, sundry articles of GOODS, which the owner may have by proving property and paying charges. JACOB EGE. Sept. 25th 1805 3t
FOR RENT, a COMMODOUS ROOM, pleasantly situated—Also, for SALE, two hundred barrels OLD CORN, an elegant GIG, and two likely YOUNG HORSES. For terms apply to ED: HALLAM. Sept. 27, 1805 tf
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have commenced business, in the house lately occupied by Mr. John Ayers, saddler, next door to Dr. Tennant's shop, and nearly opposite to Mr. Wm. Galt's store, under the firm of
Fitzwhylson & Potter, BOOK-BINDERS & STATIONERS. They have on hand an assortment of Stationery of excellent quality, to which additions are daily expected. Orders from the town, or country, immediately attended to, and every article vendee by them warranted, as to the quality of the materials and the fidelity of the workmanship. Wm. H. FITZWHYLSON. WALTER POTTER. Richmond, Sept. 15, 1805. 3w
SAMUEL BAILEY, Offers for sale, at his Nursery in New-Kent county, near the Cross-Roads, five thousand Graded
Apple Trees,
Of choice fruit, at 6d per tree. He believes they are not excelled, if equalled by any, in this state, either in thriftiness or quality, having, at considerable trouble, collected the most approved kinds, agreeable to the following list: Winesap, Bell Flower, Summer Cheese, Winter Cheese, Clopton's Hangfast, May Apple, June do July do, Golden Wilding, Rawls's Jenners, Lowry Apple, Summer Pearmain, Winter Pearmain, Truman's do Cannon do, Lightfoot's do Longstem, Sheep Nose, Harvest Apple, Sweet Russet, Long Crab, Red do, Flat do. September 23, 1805. Having seen many Orchards set out by Mr. Samuel Bailey, and particularly two set for us, we believe him to be better acquainted with that business than any person that we know. WM. CHAMBERLAYNE. THOMAS FRAYSER. September 29, 1804.
Mr. Bailey has set out an orchard for me, which I think is done in a superior manner to any I ever saw. RO. CHRISTIAN.
NOTICE.
Is hereby given, that on Monday the 28th of October next, if fair, if not the next fair day, I shall proceed to sell, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, containing 200 acres more or less, and personal estate, pursuant to the last will and testament of John Turpin, dec. The land will be sold upon one and two years credit, for bmd and approved security to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, and to be ultimately secured by a deed of trust upon the premises. The place is pretty well known by the name of Turpin's Tavern, and lies upon the road leading from Richmond to Charles City courthouse, within 6 miles of the former—much might be said in favor of that situation, and shew it to be truly desirable, either as a stand for a tavern, or resort contiguous to Richmond—it sits in the fire wood, and is supplied with water equal to any below the mountains; is improved by a well constructed dwelling house, having a passage and 4 handsomely furnished rooms, and above stairs; an orchard of well selected fruit trees, apples & peaches, that seldom fall bearing. Presuming however, that persons disposed to buy, will previously view the place, it is needless to add more than, such may be shown it by the subscriber advising thereto. The personal estate consisting of 7 likely young Negroes, some good beds, other household and kitchen furniture, crop of corn, fodder, plantation utensils, stock of horses, cows, hogs and sheep, will be sold upon 12 months credit, for bond and approved security, to carry interest as in the other case if not punctually paid; for all sums under 10 dollars each must be paid down, and bonds executed before the property sold is delivered. AUSTIN TAYLOR, Esq. of Henrico county, Sept. 23, 1804. 12w

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
TO BE SOLD, FOR CASH. I AM requested by David Patterson, Jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY, in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 27th February, 1804, consisting of the following slaves, viz. Jack, a lad—Tom, a boy—Kate and her three children—Billy, Sally and Henry, Sukey and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson, as also, Molly, a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patterson, Jr. to Benjamin Hatcher, agreeing to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson, in the town of Manchester.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by the inquisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley, that JOSEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON , late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Riley ; & Information has been received by the executive, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , have fled from justice; I have, therefore, thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation—hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and convicting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, or said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , the One Hundred Dollars for either of them, in order to their examination, touching the said murder: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convict before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , that they may be dealt with, as, in such cases, the law directs.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE, upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shot all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hogskin seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers.
THE SUBSCRIBER wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENGLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th. 1804.
MILLINERY. MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING, respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Fauquier county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should their be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are required to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the last day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar.
NOTICE. She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply. All communications from the country will be faithfully and promptly attended to.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Fauquier county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should their be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are required to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the last day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Fauquier county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should their be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are required to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the last day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Fauquier county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should their be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are required to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the last day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Fauquier county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should their be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are required to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the last day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Fauquier county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should their be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are required to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the last day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar.
TO RENT. A BRICK HOUSE , adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz:
Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hysan and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
To be Sold, for Cash. I AM requested by David Patterson, Jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY, in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 16th day of April last, consisting of the following slaves, viz. Jack, a lad—Tom, a boy—Kate and her three children—Billy, Sally and Henry, Sukey and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson, as also, Molly, a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patterson, Jr. to Lyle & McCredie, agreeing to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson, in the town of Manchester.
THE subscriber anxious to discharge every just debt which he owes, will, at the same time and place, offer for SALE, for ready money, the residue of his PROPERTY, For the benefit of his creditors, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, 2 good Horses, and sundry other articles. David Patterson, Jr. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogheads of ANTICUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
TO RENT, A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowden on the premises. 5th Month 20th, 1805.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Withers , late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with, as, in such cases, the law directs.
NOTICE. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. JOHN PAGE.
NOTICE. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. JOHN PAGE.
NOTICE. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. JOHN PAGE.
NOTICE. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. JOHN PAGE.
NOTICE. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. JOHN PAGE.
NOTICE. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. JOHN PAGE.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, has just received in the ship Planter from London, an assortment of MERCHANDIZE ; & daily expects by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of WOOLLENS of every description, & IRONMONGERY or HARDWARE —which added to his stock on hand, will render his store as generally assorted, and as competent to the demands of purchasers, as any on the continent. The selection is made by his friends in different parts of Great Britain, well skilled in the qualities of goods; purchased from the Manufacturers themselves, not on credit but with ready money; of course laid in on better terms & of much superior qualities to those usually shipped by Commission Merchants, at the accustomed credits of six months, nine months and twelve months. He offers them to his Friends and Countrymen, for cash, approved paper, or credit, to those whose punctuality can be relied on, at prices as low as they can be afforded at, affording his distant customers that their orders will at all times be thankfully received and diligently executed. September 2, 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Nathaniel Clarke , dec. of Amherst county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of January next, and all those who have any demands against the said estate, will bring them in by that period, legally authenticated, for adjustment, as no further regard will be paid to any claims thereafter, and this advertisement will be plead in bar against them. Samuel Bridgewater, Administrator of Nathaniel Clarke, dec. August 10th, 1805.
BOLTING CLOTHS. A complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS, superlative good; from the lowest No. to superfine—just received, and for sale by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, Sept. 9th, 1805.
JACOB JOHNSON, Bookbinder & Stationer, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond. Has just received in addition to his former Assortment, Blair's Lectures, Dittes Sermons, Medical Dictionary, Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici, Pursuits of Literature, Democracy Unveiled, Harris's Encyclopedia Walks & Sketches at the Cape of Good Hope, by Robert Sample, Elegant Extracts, Public Rulers, or the best means of securing the advantages & reforming the abuses of popular elections, Morse's Geography, 2 vols. 8vo.
STATIONERY. Super royal printing, flowered, foolscap, letter, wove & plain folio post papers; blank books of all sizes; printing ink, and a general assortment of articles in the Stationery line—and the highest price in cash or goods will be given for all kinds of clean linen and cotton Rags, at the above store. Sept. 11, 1805.
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz.—1000 acres beginning where Major Charles Vance's line joins his on James river , and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Major Vance and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland ; on the lower tracts there is to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Meredit's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of col. Wm. Perkins , on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard in bearing one or two years, an excellent creek running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby's , sen's. on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster , and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripton, 9th Sept. 1805.
Valuable Lands in Albemarle county FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Jordan , to secure the payment of five hundred and seventy five pounds three shillings and six pence, with interest thereon from the seventeenth day of July, eighteen hundred and one and one charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be sold, for ready money, on the sixteenth day of October next (being the third Tuesday in that month and the day after Buckingham court day) on the premises, certain TRACTS OF LAND, lying in the county of Albemarle , containing four hundred and seventeen acres and an half, which said tract joins the Fluvanna or James river , it being the tract devised to the said John Jordan by his father Mathew Jordan , dec. on which he now resides—Also, one other tract lying in the same county on the Fluvanna river and adjoining the above mentioned tract on the upper side thereof, containing three hundred and forty nine acres. JOHN RIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, Sept. 9, 1805.
SURRY JOCKEY CLUB. WILL be run for over the course at Surry courthouse on the first Thursday in November next (being the seventh of the month) the Surry Jockey Club Purse of Three hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats—And the day following (Tuesday) the Purse of the Proprietor of the Course, worth one hundred and fifty dollars, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be required, the weights of the course are as follows:
Aged horses 6 years old 130 4 years old 100 5 years old 120 3 years old 86 110
CHARLES H. GRAVES, Sec'y. Agreeable to Major Vance's a meeting of the club will be held at Mr. David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry county, 19th Sept. 1805.
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Nathaniel Clarke , dec. of Amherst county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of January next, and all those who have any demands against the said estate, will bring them in by that period, legally authenticated, for adjustment, as no further regard will be paid to any claims thereafter, and this advertisement will be plead in bar against them. Samuel Bridgewater, Administrator of Nathaniel Clarke, dec. August 10th, 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Nathaniel Clarke , dec. of Amherst county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of January next, and all those who have any demands against the said estate, will bring them in by that period, legally authenticated, for adjustment, as no further regard will be paid to any claims thereafter, and this advertisement will be plead in bar against them. Samuel Bridgewater, Administrator of Nathaniel Clarke, dec. August 10th, 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Nathaniel Clarke , dec. of Amherst county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of January next, and all those who have any demands against the said estate, will bring them in by that period, legally authenticated, for adjustment, as no further regard will be paid to any claims thereafter, and this advertisement will be plead in bar against them. Samuel Bridgewater, Administrator of Nathaniel Clarke, dec. August 10th, 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Nathaniel Clarke , dec. of Amherst county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of January next, and all those who have any demands against the said estate, will bring them in by that period, legally authenticated, for adjustment, as no further regard will be paid to any claims thereafter, and this advertisement will be plead in bar against them. Samuel Bridgewater, Administrator of Nathaniel Clarke, dec. August 10th, 1805.
CAUTION. To all young persons who promise themselves length of days. DIED, on the twenty-second of August, 1805, between 3 and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, THOMAS GILLS , of Buckingham county, in the 21st year of his age, whose death is much lamented by all those of his acquaintance. He, as a mechanical genius was thought not to be equalled, added to that his mild and uncommon good conduct has drawn tears of sympathy from all those who have had any acquaintance with him. From the distinguished conduct of the deceased, I think it my duty (who bred him to the mechanical business) to send this caution forward. 2w* JOHN GANNAWAY, Jr.
THE PROPRIETOR offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown , which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres.—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorizing the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the records thereof, from March 1798 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, opposite Col. Gamble's , with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms.—He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (tf) Sept. 4.
VALUABLE LAND, IN LOUISA COUNTY, FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by Josiah Bingham , to secure the payment of 200 dollars, interest and charges, due to Yeaman Smith , will be SOLD, at public auction, for ready money, on the 7th day of October next, at the Eagle tavern, in the city of Richmond, between 12 and 1 o'clock, a certain tract of LAND, lying in the county of Louisiana , on both sides of Reedy run , adjoining the lands of David Morris and Samuel Hanson , containing three hundred acres by a late survey. Robert Bell, John Dunamore, Trs. Richmond, August 26, 1805.
ADVERTISEMENTS. WILL be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money at Messrs. Hay & Nimmo's store, in Prince Edward county, on Saturday the fifth day of October next.
A TRACT OF LAND, Belonging to Daniel Woodson , to satisfy a debt due Maj. John H. Overstreet . This land lies in the county aforesaid, and adjoins the land of Anthony W. Woodson, Capt. Jacob Woodson, Peter Fore and several other persons. This land from a late survey contains one hundred & fifty eight acres, is all wood land except seven or eight acres of good Meadow Land. THE COMMISSIONERS. August 27th, 1805.
NOTICE. THE Copartnership of L. JOSEPH & Co. was dissolved by its limitation on the fourth day of this present month. They are thankful to a liberal public for the share of patronage they have experienced. All those who have claims on that firm will please call on L. Joseph for payment; and all those indebted will please make payment to him. L. JOSEPH, I. B. KURSHEDT. Sept. 16, 1805.
JOSEPH, who will continue the business in his own name, informs the public that on Tuesday and Wednesday the 24th and 25th of the present month, and on Thursday the 3d Oct. also on Tuesday & Wednesday the 8th and 9th, and on Tuesday and Wednesday the 15th and 16th October, his store will be shut as on Saturday, according to the Mosaic institution. Any other time he will have pleasure in waiting on a liberal public, and solicits the continuance of their favors. L. JOSEPH. Sept. 16, 1805.
TO LET, A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM AND CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's . Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805.
ON Saturday the 28th instant, on the premises, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, a PIECE or PARCEL OF GROUND, (being a part of Lot No. 35) on the main street, in the city of Richmond and neighborhood of the Courthouse, containing thirty-six feet four inches front, and thirty-four feet back—conveyed to me in trust by John Turner to satisfy a debt due to John Prosser , and charges of Sale, &c. John Williamson. September 29th, 1805.
WAS committed to the jail of Northumberland county 2 negroes SAM and JOHN , as runaways. Sam is about 5 feet 10 inches high, and was sold from this county by James Smith of the said county, to a Mr. King of Portsmouth , about three years past, and says Mr. King sold him to a gentleman of South Carolina , whose name he says he does not know— John is about five feet high, stout and well made and says he belongs to a Stephen Hansford of Caroline county , and appears to be about 20 years of age—had on when he came to jail a negro cloth jacket and trowsers, country knit stockings and country made shoes, old oznaburgs shirt and old black hat. Their owners are requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges & take them away, or else they will be dealt by as the law directs. JOSEPH ROGERS, Jailor, for JOSEPH BALL, Sheriff N. C.
MARSHAL'S SALE. BY virtue of a decree of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced in May last, between John Somerville, plf. and David Ross, deft. will be SOLD, on Tuesday the 15th day of October next, to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of the TRACT OF LAND, in Chesterfield county , commonly called the FALLS PLANTATION , as will be sufficient to raise the sum of two thousand one hundred & twenty one dollars and 37 cents, and the costs of suit and of sale. The point at which the purchaser is to begin his survey & the direction in which he is to run his lines will be designated on the day of sale, which sale will be had on the premises. JOSEPH SCOTT, Marshal V. D. Sept. 17th, 1805.
BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears that the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places are now unhappily afflicted with an infectious and malignant disease, which, without due caution may be brought into this commonwealth, by vessels arriving therefrom; I have thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby calling upon the superintendents of Quarantine of the different ports of entry and delivery of this commonwealth, to use every exertion on their part to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity among the good people of this state: To effect which they are hereby particularly enjoined to demand of all masters of vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, the requisite declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, &c. according to the law in that case made and provided. And if the result of such enquiry shall satisfy the superintendant of the port which such vessel may wish to enter, that the public safety requires their performance of Quarantine, he is hereby required to see that the same be done at the place heretofore appointed, convenient to the said port for a time not exceeding twenty days. And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require that until such vessels shall be discharged from their Quarantine, all persons coming or goods imported therein, come not on shore, or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other vessel whatsoever within this commonwealth. And moreover, that no person or persons go on board any vessels ordered to perform Quarantine, in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained in writing from the said superintendents. And the said superintendents are hereby authorised to use the proper means of obtaining the most early and accurate information of the situation of all vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, with an intention of entering into any of the ports, rivers or harbors within the jurisdiction of this state. And all pilots are hereby required and enjoined to give notice unto some one of the said superintendents, of the arrival of all vessels from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, and are inhibited from conducting the same into any of the ports of this state until due examination is made as aforesaid. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 21st day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN GUERRANT, Jr.
FOR SALE, ON Wednesday the twenty-third day of October (if fair, if not the next fair day) at the late dwelling house of Capt. Howell Lewis, dec. of Goochland county, all the Stock of HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS & SHEEP, the present Crop of CORN & FODDER, HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE, PLANTATION UTENSILS, &c.—Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above five pounds, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. All those having claims against the estate are requested to come forward on the day of sale with their accounts properly adjusted, that provision may be made for discharging them as early as possible. It is expected the plantation will be leased for seven years on the same day. RANDOLPH LEWIS. September 18, 1805.
To Millers, Owners, & Manufacturers of Flour. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has purchased the stock of FRENCH BURR PIECES from Mr. Thomas Donovan , and has again commenced the making of BURR MILL STONES , near the Basin of the Canal, and opposite the Hay Scales, where he has a large quantity of good materials and expects future constant supplies. The best workmen are employed, and will be constantly attended to by himself. The experience he has had induces him to believe that he will be able to give general satisfaction. He also hopes that his old friends, and the public will again favor him with their commands. Being acquainted with the manufacturing of flour, he will give the purchasers of stones the best information how to put the stones to work to advantage—and will also choose for those who desire it, Bolting Cloths adapted to the quality of the stones. Orders sent to Messrs. James C. Anthony, Royster & Bohannon, merchants, Richmond , or to the factory, will be faithfully and punctually complied with. JOHN MOODY. Richmond, Sept. 13, 1805.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in Amelia county, on the road leading from Paineville to Skipwith's mill, a dark sorrel HORSE, with a blaze in his face, which extends to the lower part of his nostrils, the right hind foot white, and the left about half round on the inside, some rubbed with a collar on his neck, docked but not branded, shod all round, trots, paces and gallops, about 4 feet 11 inches high, about seven years old next spring, valued at £ 34. SAMUEL ALLEN. 26th July, 1805.
Upper Appomattox Company. AT a meeting of the Trustees at Prideville , the 14th June, 1805. ORDERED, That each shareholder on the new subscription, pay twenty-five dollars on each share on the first day of October next as a third requisition. T. PRIDE, Clerk.
The interest of the company calls for the strictest punctuality. I shall attend at the different county courts in October to receive payment. T. PRIDE, Receiver. 15th Sept. 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons having any claims against the estate of William Jones, sen. dec. of Buckingham county, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated on or before the first day of January next, otherwise this advertisement will be plead in bar against all claims exhibited after that date. Those who are indebted to said estate, will please to make payment by that time, as the subscriber is desirous of settling his administration account with said estate. WILLIAM JONES, Jr. Adm'r. Sept. 20th, 1805.
PORK AND BACON. JUST received and for sale, opposite the Bell-Tavern, 30 barrels New-York prime PORK, also a few thousand weight of excellent BACON. RUSSELL & WALLACE, Who have likewise for sale, a quantity of SALT macks, Liverpool filled, also Philadelphia BEER and PORTER, wholesale and retail. Sept. 29, 1805.