Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-07-08 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1368.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $5 00 CASH.   Wheat, none. do.   Flour, superfine, 5 75 do.   Flour, fine, 5 50 do.   Corn, 3 75 do.   Hemp, clean. (per ton) 120 00 do.   Iron, 120 00 do.   Bacon, 13 do.   Whiskey, 50 do.  
LOAN-OFFICE, State of Virginia, June 3, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as above mentioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.
JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
   NOTE.     Proprietors of 1800 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six.   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 644 37   If subscribed between the 1st January and 17th March, 1808, 619 03   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 855 62   If subscribed between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42   Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively.   Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six.  
W9m J. P. Com'r. Loans.
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FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
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TOGETHER WITH
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In which will be inserted,
 I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code.  II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest.  III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia.  IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck.  V. A Table of Fines Forfeitures, Penalties and Amerecements, designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.  VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads.  VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges.  All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
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SUBSCRIBERS to the SECOND volume of the Revised Code of Virginia Laws (now printing) who have not yet procured the FIRST volume, will be furnished with the latter at the original subscription price, SIX DOLLARS.
"DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY,"
By the author of "WAR IN DISGUISE."
A few copies of this interesting pamphlet are for sale at the Argus Office.
Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more deliberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by HANSON LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moulder, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick-layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm-destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE,
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of
Mustard,
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chibbings, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers is recommended
Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with
The Hooping Cough.
This disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breath, accompanied with forceps, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S
Grand eborative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unwholesome or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine
German Corn Plaster,
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfy tatters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the
Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the cure of Agues, Remittant and Intermitant Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to call for more than one, and none have not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady,
The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail price.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast descending "to the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee's (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
Lee's Infalible Ague Drops.
Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Lozier, grocer, corner of Hudson and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fever, and in its violent degree, as for the hot apoplexy to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recommended by sympathizing neighbors, were administered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three doses only were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearl Street, Pearl Street, was severely afflicted with an intermitant fever; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Tole, who had suffered much from an obdinate intermitant upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same medicine. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by M. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obdinate intermitant. A small portion completely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific.) Four persons of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance was by the remaining part of this single phial, cured of the prevailing malady.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the affection of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has never failed effecting a cure, and may without effrontery be termed INFALLIBLE.
Prepared and sold by HANSON LEE, No 50 Maiden-lane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 4.
We have lately received,
FOR SALE,
   12 hds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool   30 bhs. do. cards do.   3000 lbs. green coffee 4 tons castings assort.   10 hds. Antigua rum ed. viz. pots, ovens,   5 do. Windward Island skellets, spiders, and-   do. trons, teakettles and   14 hds. N. E. rum wagon boxes   14 bhs. do. do. 350 sacks salt   12 hds. molasses 100 bhs cut herrings   8 casks Malaga wine 50 do whole do   20 tiers & bhs. whisky 15 do shad   4 pipes apple brandy 40 lbs Spanish indigo   15 bhs do do 15 bhs nummegs   12 crates Liverpool 100 pr men's line shoes   ware assorted 50 do coarse do   10 do stone do 500 lbs Glauber salts  
We have also on hand,
   Iron Loaf sugar   German, Crawley and Tanners' & L inseed oil   Blistered Steel Nova Scotia grino   Race & ground ginger stones   Pepper Ground plaster in bbl   Allspice Good manufactured to   FF & P powder bacco by the keg, for   Shot, assorted sizes retail   French brandy Tar   Rice Weeding hoes   Cheese Nests woodware   Wrought and cut nails, Bed cords, leading line,   assorted sizes and twine   Snuff Necklace   Class ware, viz. 1-2 pt. Stone jugs, butter pots,   tumblers and decan- chamber pots, wash-   ters, assorted sizes basons, bake pans   Hats churns, &c. &c. &c.  
We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry & Wine, Window Glass, Copperas and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance for cash, approved paper or country produce. Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1807.
** TICKETS in the Second
Class of the William and Mary College Lottery for sale at this office.
NEW YORK, June, 25.
FASHIONABLE FEDERALISM.
Not long since several zealous federalists were in company together, when they began to examine the political character of several absent individuals. One man was named as a sound federalist, & was objected to by another as not quite so firm in the faith. The friend of the doubtful character replied, that he knew him to be good—that he was a good federalist in seventy-five. Reader how could this be?—The truth is, he was a tory at that time. Yes, the tories make the best federalists—the men who opposed our liberties in seventy-five, do the same now—the Ethiopian is still black, and the Leopard retains his spots. The British half-pay officers who slaughtered our citizens, stand on high ground amongst the federalists; conscience and modesty should point them to some sequestered spot, thankful that they are permitted to breathe the air they basely pollute, by the abuse of a government too good for men so bad. The British factors lately imported, and now enriching themselves on the liberty of this country—they make struce federalists; these birds of passage, who are here to-day and gone to-morrow—men who have none but momentary ties; or such it is to be expected, if they have the imprudence to act at all, they will act with the opposers of our national happiness. The French royalists are great admirers of federalists as most congenial with the exhibition of stars and garters. The German monarchists make excellent federal stuff—they admire a strong energetic government, where the king can cut the throat of his subject, and glory in his right and power to do so. The Scotch royalists are all born federalists, and when they oppose the republicans, it is because in this wheat country they cannot get a magon of burgue or an oat-meal cake. We give this as food to our horses. I will tell these gentlemen that 20 years reign of federalism would accommodate their appetite, and turn these happy states into a New-Scotland, and taking them home without crossing the water. These gentlemen are not like the honest Scotchman, who said, "Send me any where, even to h**", rather than to Scotland; for I can never bear after wearing breeches, to shew my—again." The apostate republicans, commonly called quids, are superlative federalists. The federalists, every body knows, affect to despise the republicans as being ignorant, poor, and disorganizers. One Renegado is worse than ten Turks, and the apostate more vindictive than the child of education; hence we have seen a precious union of honest men, and the federalist rejoice over one convert with an excess of glee that indicates their want of principle and of force.—Were captains Whitby and Love to reside in New-York, I have no doubt they would prove choice federal spirits, and afford, like many of that party, to his majesty, all the aid in their power. It is worthy of remark, that every man, let him come from what place he may, and who is an inveterate enemy of public liberty, immediately finds that federalism is his congenial element: there he finds himself at home, and he cordially unites his strength with the common foe of man, to demolish in this country the last vestige of liberty now on the face of the globe.
These plain remarks shall be continued by your old friend and humble servant, FRANKLIN.
* Such are the materials, resources and auxiliaries of federalism; and we hereby see with how little propriety they call themselves the American party.—A. Y. Aurora.
WE the Subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Archibald Stewart and Hugh Holmes, esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia courthouse; John Tyler and William Nelson, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and Paul Carrington, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and Richard Parker, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King and Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses; and Robert White and Francis F. Brooke, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this eleventh day of June, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
 Joseph Prentis, (L. S.)  John Tyler, (L. S.)  Wm. Nelson, jr. (L. S.)  Francis Brooke, (L. S.)  Hugh Holmes, (L. S.)  Robert White, jr. (L. S.)  Published by order of the Judges. Wilson Allen, c. c.

THE Executive of Virginia have been in almost constant session since Monday morning nine o'clock, occasioned by the arrival of an express from Norfolk, who brought the letter from Richard Evers Lee, Mayor of that Borough, inclosing copies of the insolent letter of the British Commodore, J. E. Douglas, and of his firm and magnanimous answer.
Many important and interesting measures have been adopted by the Council to repel the invasion which they have unanimously declared to be actually existing, and to enforce the President's proclamation; but we are not permitted in the present crisis, to publish a full account of their proceedings. We are authorised to say, however, that a detachment of Militia, well armed and equipped, is ordered to march to Norfolk immediately; and another to be stationed at Hampton and its vicinity; and that the Commandants of all the Regiments on the sea coast, on the Bay, and on the shores below the falls of the rivers James, York, Rappahannock and Potomac, are ordered to hold the troops under their command in readiness to oppose any attempt by the crew of any British armed vessel to obtain supplies of water or provisions; and to call them out to resist and repel any such attempts. Capt. William Richardson and Capt. Peyton Randolph's Companies of Infantry, and Capt. Benjamin Sheppard's Troop of Cavalry, are to march to Norfolk immediately; from the City of Richmond; Capt. Thomas Bolling Robertson's Company of Light Infantry, another Company of Infantry, and Capt. Bowden's Troop of Cavalry, from the Town of Petersburg; Major John Ambler commands the Infantry, and Major John M'Rae the Cavalry; and the whole, on arriving at the place of their destination, are to be under the command of Brigadier General Mathews.
IN COUNCIL, July 7th, 1807.
THE EXECUTIVE having received the report of Col. George W. Smith, commandant of the 19th Regiment, stating the promptitude with which the detachment ordered from that regiment was furnished by a tender of the services of volunteers; and that the number of officers and soldiers whose services were offered greatly exceeded the amount which he was authorised to accept; It is unanimously advised, That the governor be requested to present the thanks of the executive to Col. Smith, and, through him, to the officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the 19th regiment, who have, with such zeal and alacrity, stepped forward to repel the aggression of an insolent and insidious foe.
The thanks of the Executive are particularly due to the following officers and soldiers, for the patriotism displayed by them at this important crisis; to captain Wm. Richardson, of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues; capt. Peyton Randolph, of the Richmond Republican Blues; and capt. Benj. Sheppard, of the Richmond Troop of Cavalry; and the officers and soldiers under their command; whose services are accepted; and to the following officers and soldiers, whose patriotic offers could not be accepted; viz. Capt. Edward Hallam, of the Shockoe Volunteers; lieut. Wm. Street, of the Washington and Jefferson Artillery; capt. Christopher Tomkins, of the main body of the Militia; capt. John Fleming Price, of the same; and to the officers and men under their command.
It is also advised, That the thanks of the Executive be presented to Capt. Thomas Bolling Robertson, of the Petersburg Republican Light Infantry, and to the officers and soldiers under his command, for the patriotic zeal which they have displayed in offering their services to their country, before it was known to them that the duty had been assigned them of marching to Norfolk, for the purpose of repelling the invasion, and of enforcing the President's Proclamation.
It is also advised, that the thanks of the Executive be presented to Capt. Richard Coke, of the Williamsburg Troop of Cavalry, and to the officers and soldiers under his command, for the patriotic offer made by them of their services, which cannot immediately be accepted, but of which, in conformity with their own laudable request, the Executive will with great pleasure avail themselves, whenever the public service may require.
It is advised, that the above orders be immediately published.
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES, DANL. L. HYLTUN, Clerk of the Council.
THE Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this city on Saturday last with more than usual enthusiasm and splendor. The sacred fire of patriotism appeared to burn with a pure and unspotted flame. Republicans and Federalists all cordially united in expressing their exultation on the return of that memorable day, when America first took her stand among the nations of the earth, and from which her long career of glory dates its commencement. Their joyful emotions on this occasion were in some degree diminished by sorrow for the deaths of our murdered seamen of the Chesapeake, and mingled with feelings of wrath and indignation against the Tyrant of Great Britain, his base and perfidious Ministry, and his slavish and deluded subjects. Nevertheless joy and festivity were predominant. Confidence in the justice of our cause, the excellence of our government and the strength of our people put far away from our hearts any fears of the success of our enemies. Firm and intrepid resolution and patriotic zeal were plainly expressed in every countenance; and the festival of that day might truly be called "the feast of reason and the flow of soul."
The morning was ushered in by the firing of cannon; which loudly proclaimed to all the world the freedom of this great and independent republic, and spoke defiance to all who dare to assail it. The engagement
of the military in preparing for their exhibition on the public square, prevented them from being present in the Capitol at the time appointed for the delivery of Oration in honor of the day. However, at ten o'clock, in the hall of the house of delegates, a number of other citizens, and a brilliant assembly of ladies were highly gratified with the eloquence and truly American spirit exhibited in two excellent orations by Mr. William Radford and Mr. Thomas Marshall. They described with elegance and truth, the heroism of our countrymen in boldly declaring themselves independent of the powerful and exasperated nation of Great Britain, their astonishing efforts of valor, patience, and perseverance, in the long and laborious struggle with their enemies, and the patriotism and wisdom with which they finally established and secured their freedom and happiness. They paid a just tribute of applause to the heroes of our revolution, and warmly exhorted the present generation to follow their example. They particularly expressed that indignation which beat responsive in the bosoms of all their audience against the continual injuries and insults which the U. States have received from Great Britain, especially in the late daring outrage committed on the Frigate Chesapeake; and concluded with animated exhortations to vengeance.
The general outlines of those Oration were therefore similar, but the ground work of each was different. That of Mr. Radford was more replete with reasoning; that of Mr. Marshall with passion. The coloring of the former was pleasing and sublime. The former attracted our esteem and admiration; the latter, with bold and pathetic touches, drew tears of sympathy or rapture from our eyes, and excited all the enthusiasm of patriotic fervor. In short, the former elevated our feelings to a high pitch of pleasure; but the latter transported us beyond ourselves.
At 12 o'clock the Militia of the 19th Regiment and the Manchester Troop of Cavalry paraded on the Public Square; in much greater numbers than usual, and made a very splendid and truly warlike appearance. After performing sundry evolutions, they were reviewed by the Governor (accompanied by the members of the Council of State) and afterwards repaired to the Capitol, where the Declaration of Independence was read by Doct. William Foushee, and a Funeral Oration on the deaths of our murdered seamen was pronounced by Mr. Skelton Jones, which we have the pleasure of presenting to our readers in this day's Argus.
At the moment when that Oration was ended, the alarm of fire was heard, and the assembled multitude thrown into confusion. A part of the Penitentiary building, just above the apartment in which Col. Burr is confined, was discovered to be on fire, and the greater part of the citizens ran to assist in extinguishing the flames, which happily, however, was soon extinguished by the keeper with the aid of the Convicts; by one of whom, it is supposed, (tho' not with certainty,) the combustible matter was thrown on the roof of the building.
The troops were assembled again, in a short time, and the military exhibitions of the day completed, in a style very much to the satisfaction of the spectators; terminating with firings of musketry and cannon in honor of the seventeen United States of America; and with all the companies firing off before the Governor; saluting him and his suite. Between four and five o'clock P. M. the dining parties commenced, who, according to the previous arrangement acted in unison, and drank the same toasts, although at different places. About three hundred citizens partook of an elegant entertainment in the Capitol, furnished by Mr. Peter Moseley, at which the Judges of the Court of Appeals were present by invitation; the Governor, all the Councilors in town, and the Chancellor of the Richmond District, as subscribers. Doctor William Foushee acted as President, and Col. Edward Carrington as vice-President.
No liquors were drank but the produce of our own country, in which, with heartfelt satisfaction, expressed by many thundering peals of applause, the following most excellent toasts were drank; together with many volunteers, which shall be published in the next Argus.
1-The 4th of July. The spirit which redeemed us from bondage, will lead us victorious through every difficulty.-Yankee Doodle-1 Gun.
2-The 4th of July, 1807. We purchased Independence with our blood; we will resign it only with our lives.-Hail Columbia-1 Gun.
3-The People of America-Desirous of peace; but preferring war to submission.-1 Gun.
4-The Congress of the United States-They ought to express the feelings of the People.-1 Gun.
5-The President of the United States-He will not want support in asserting the independence of his country.-1 Gun.
6-The memory of George Washington-His name shall not be dishonored by the tame submission of his countrymen.-1 Gun.
7-The memory of Gen. Warren-Who proved in the battle of Bunker's Hill, what brave and patriotic militia can do.-1 Gun.
8-The memory of General Montgomery-Who nobly perished under the Walls of Quebec. Equal glory and better fortune to those Heroes, who may soon have to follow his footsteps.-1 Gun.
9-The memory of Benjamin Franklin-The world's instructor and the foe of Tyrants.-1 Gun.
10-The poor soldiers who fought in the American Revolution-Their fame will forever live in the hearts of their countrymen; and their posterity shall be free.-1 Gun.
11-The Militia of the United States-May attention to discipline render their patriotic enthusiasm and valour invincible.-1 Gun.
12-Great Britain-If she cannot perceive the advantages of our friendship, she must feel the evils of its loss.-1 Gun.
13-The law of nations-Without the British commentary.-1 Gun.
14-The memory of Joseph Arnold, John Lawrence, John Sharkey and Robert Mac-
Donald-Their infamous murder shall be avenged by their country.-Roslin Castle-1 Gun.
15-The People of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton-Sympathy for their sufferings, honor for their patriotism, and revenge for their wrongs.-1 Gun.
16-Captain Stephen Decatur-The Hero of Tripoli, would disdain a triumph over an unsuspecting friend.-1 Gun.
17-The American Fair-May their smiles be reserved for the brave defenders of their country.
THE Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in the town of Manchester on Saturday last, with an enthusiasm peculiar to the principles of 1776. A great number of the citizens of Chesterfield county associated with those of the town of Manchester, and about 10 o'clock repaired to a spring adjacent to the town, where Doctor Watts, a member of a committee which had been appointed to prepare toasts, made the following report. We have performed the duty assigned to us, but agreeably to the recommendation of our fellow citizens of Richmond, your committee propose that the toasts to be drank by them should also be drank by us. A recent occurrence unfeignedly proves, that upon this occasion, there is but one opinion worthy of the boast of an American, and at this crisis one only material to be expressed. It was accordingly unanimously resolved, that the toasts to be drank by the citizens of Richmond shall be adopted by us. Maj. Ob. Smith was chosen president, and Richard J. Goode, vice president. At 12 o'clock the declaration of independence was read and succeeded by a discharge of cannon, under the direction of Capt. Weisiger, on the Ardenry.-At 3 o'clock the company sat down to an elegant and sumptuous field dinner, repasted by Messrs. M'Tyre and Carter; after the cloth was removed, the following toasts were drank with appropriate music from the drum and fife, and a regular discharge of cannon every five minutes.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the President-Eternal adhesion to the British who dares venture an attack on the liberties of an American citizen.
By the Vice President-The people of the United States of America, may their business and unanimity prove to the serpents of British peridy, that they are members of one family, and a family of freemen.
By Maj. John Fowler-The American Sword, if drawn by the provocation of Great Britain, may it never be sheathed but in victory.
By Doct. Watts-The prohibited patriots of 76, they have sealed their inheritance to us with their blood, we will preserve it with that honor due to patriots.
By Capt. Wm. Brown-A speedy departure to all who are disaffected to the government of the United States of America.
By Mr. Wm. Branch-The memory of Ro: McDonald and his unfortunate associates, may their blood smook to Heaven, and the omnipotent avenger of human wrongs dispense desertion to their murderers.
By Mr. James Clarke-The proud sons of Columbia, may they be as prompt in defending as they have been bold in asserting the independence of their country.
By Capt. T. Cheatham-Our adopted citizens; in the bosom of our country, they have found a sanctuary from European despotism, if they ratify their defence, may they receive passports to their native country.
Oration,
DELIVERED IN THE CAPITOL, ON THE 4TH OF JULY, 1807. BY SKELTON JONES, Esq.
Fellow-Citizens, UPON the dawn of this day for one and thirty years, we have been accustomed to look with the gladness of freedom. We have annually hailed its arrival, as the auspicious birth-day of American liberty. It was the refulgent morning of emancipation, and its mild radiance has cheered our hearts, and lent an hilarity to our countenances, which neither the trophies of guilty conquerors, nor the magnificence of mighty monarchs, can ever bestow. Much would it joy me, upon occasion of this holy festival, to approach my fellow-citizens with the usual congratulations, and greet them with the accustomed salutations, upon the accomplishment of another year, of peace, liberty and happiness. But our ancient foe, with whom we wrestled in our youth, will no longer permit us to enjoy the blessings of peace: No declaration of war has been proclaimed, but the act of war has been committed, by the foul, coward-like, cold-blooded murder, of our unprepared, and defenceless fellow citizens. I will not say that our countrymen have been killed-because that expression may imply death by accident, or in some manner that may be justified or excused; but I use the word murder, in its felonious and in its basest sense: for there has not been the faintest glimmering of provocation on our part, nor the smallest exertion of manly valour on theirs, to illumine the dark atrocity which enshronds this gloomy event. No, there is not, my fellow citizens, one solitary circumstance, in all this tragical transaction, to do away the guilt, or extenuate in the slightest degree, the enormity of this meditated murder.
The free and high minded citizens of this great and elevated western commonwealth, have been treated like the slaves of despotism: They have been forced into an involuntary servitude, on board those prisons, called British Men of War: They have been compelled, under the lash, to risk their lives, in defence of a cause, not merely indifferent and foreign to their's and their country's interest, but often hostile to both: As an aggravation (if any aggravation can be added to the loss of liberty,) they have sported with their lives, and in several instances, particularly the detestable occurrence, which it is one object of this meeting to deplore and execrate, they have actually murdered them: Yes! the "sensible warm motion" of our brave and generous tars, is converted into a "kneaded clod;" and the remorseless grave has received their lifeless trunks, or their swollen corpses are buried deep in the caverns of the ocean, or they have become food for sharks and dolphins. Mourn, mourn, my countrymen, for your honor is insulted, your independence is a mockery, and your liberty itself is but the flitting jest of a tyrant's slaves. But let our mourning be short; let indignation succeed it; let the lightning of liberty from the west, blast, dissipate, and scatter into "thin air" the heavy cloud of guilt and oppression that lowers in the east.
Nothing can exhibit to us in a stronger point of view, the national insult we have received, than the melancholy contrast between the appearance which the Chesapeake may be supposed to have worn, at her departure from Norfolk, and her return to that place. The frigate was built at that port, and from this circumstance alone may be presumed to have been a favorite there. Behold then the citizens assemble to witness her departure, and follow her with orisons for a prosperous voyage; the cheery sailors to the sound of a musick of their own, raise the cumbrous anchor; shouts answer shouts from the beach to the frigate; now the fragrant gales of our groves bosom her white canvass; now the broad flag, emblem of our independence, gemmed and embossed with the imitative stars of Heaven, waves in the fanning breeze; the high long streamer, curls to the "chartered libertine," the wind; the proud vessel divides the foaming billows, & the sailor bids adieu to the happy shores which seem to recede from him: thus borne in majesty along, sailed a representative of the American honor, freighted with the dignity of the republic!-Unlucky cargo! shipwrecked in sight of land! freight, cargo, all, but the dishonored and violated vessel, rifled by the ruffian hands of British pirates! Lo! see her return! slow, sad, and wearisome she comes; the ocean, a mirror, reflects her dishonored hulk back upon her perforated sides; shattered, dismasted, shorn of her national emblems and honors, she sinks ignominiously upon the mud of unwholesome wharves; her deck still reeking with the blood, and deformed with the mangled carcasses of our slaughtered countrymen!-Americans! that blood calls for vengeance upon its authors, and those authors are the wicked and infamous men who now rule Britain.
During the administration of that great political luminary, Mr. Fox, there was an approach towards amity, and even cordiality, between the government of the United States and that of Great Britain. But the spirit of Fox has fled, and with it has departed, perhaps forever, the good genius of the English nation. The administration which has succeeded Fox, is the most corrupt and treacherous upon earth; and however, as a peaceful and humane nation, we may regret the evils which our measures may inflict, on the innocent people of Britain, yet in practice we cannot separate the government from the people, nor confine the dreadful retaliation which we meditate, and ought to bestow, to those only who have been guilty of the aggression on us. With one hand and with one heart then, let us unite to take an exemplary vengeance, on that government, and that people, which, for so many years, have annoyed and insulted us.
This day should revive in us the feelings of 76, and animate us to rally around the standard of that independence which was then declared. The great state paper which records that event, has been a continued and lasting glory to Americans-Let us not lose the high behests, which the wisdom and valor of our fathers achieved-Let not the pure sentiments contained in that immortal instrument, be ever sullied by dereliction from its principles-Let not that which is now our pride, be turned to our shame: it remains for us to show that we are the legitimate offspring of those sires whose deeds have rendered the name of an American citizen, a name of honor and renown.
I shall not attempt in this concise address, which the particular nature of the case, seemed only to require, to appeal to your passions; I should be wanting in respect to you and to myself were I to do so. I should not do well to endeavor to rouse in the bosom of any American, those feelings which he is presumed already to possess, and which it is certainly dishonorable for him not to possess. And happy am I to observe that a task of this kind, is spared to every man; for no one meets his fellow-citizen, who is not agitated by emotions corresponding with his own-We have forgotten, we have buried in oblivion, forever, I trust, the divisions which have distracted our country. Gentlemen of talents and virtue, which expression comprehends every human excellence, who have hitherto differed with their fellow citizens, on points of local policy, come forward with promptitude, zeal and firmness, to avow to the nation, and to the universe, their confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of the government. There are now no divisions among us; we have no parties; we are one great integral colossus of liberty; standing upon a rock of adamant; And with whatever violence, the bleak surges of the Atlantic, may heave her vast floating castles against our base, they shall retire back, like the retiring wave, and burst, like the bubble, that swims on the surface!
By a letter from New York of the date of June 29, we learn that the impression made on the minds of the citizens of that place, by the news of the murder of the Americans on board the Chesapeake was so great, that serious apprehensions of a general riot were entertained on Sunday night. (American.)
FEMALE PATRIOTISM. The ladies of Norfolk, with that patriotism which does them much honor, have offered to lay aside their needles, and make cartridges for the Volunteers, &c. employed in defence of their country.
The London Gazette of the 9th of May, contains the official account of the capture of Alexandria by the British arms under the command of gen. Fraser. That town, the fortress, with two Turkish frigates and a corvette, capitulated on the 20th of March, after a short resistance. The killed and wounded on the part of the British amounted to 21. The garrison of Alexandria amounted to 467. The other details attending this event are quite unimportant.
THE NEW MINISTRY. Every day's experience more and more evinces the hostility of those men to America. They live on the plunder of an oppressed people, and they hate the country and the people whose prosperity are the severest censure upon their conduct, and the completest refutation of their accused and despotic doctrines. To enter into a train of reasoning to prove that it is the
decided interest of England to preserve peace with this country, would be a waste of time and words. The fact is as clear as the light of the sun at noon day. That the government of this country, in all their relations with England, have manifested a desire to be governed by the eternal principles of justice and the law of Nations, will not, I think, be denied by honest and honorable men.
If, therefore, the new British ministry were desirous of benefiting their country, or of doing Justice, no question could exist as to whether they would involve G. Britain in a war with the United States, or preserve her friendship and neutrality. But he who rests upon the good faith or honest intentions of such men as Melville and Castlereagh, and their coadjutors, does indeed rest upon a broken reed. They have neither private virtue nor political integrity. They are altogether governed by selfish pursuits and corrupt hearts. They would, if their power was equal to their will, sweep from the face of the earth every vestige of freedom. They are the men who advised the present King to strike from his list of privy counsellors, the name of Charles James Fox for drinking at a public meeting-"The Sovereignty of the People."
I have now in my possession a letter written by an eminent, yes and a virtuous, lawyer, of London at the close of the year 1794, which exhibits a trait in the character of the British government, under the guidance of the present administration, which is important in the present situation of the two countries. At that time sanguine hopes were entertained of the subjugation and division of France. Many of her fortified towns were in possession of the allies. Her fleet at Toulon nearly destroyed, and Lord Howe had gained the famous battle of the 1st and 2d of June. The hearts of ministers beat high, and their boundless schemes of tyranny were talked of, almost without disguise.
It was at this period that the merchants of London who trade to the U. S. waited on the Prime Minister, Pitt, to know whether they had any just cause to believe that a war would break out between Gt. Britain and the United States. Pitt's first answer was-"Be cautious." Upon being urged to be more explicit, as the mercantile interest was deeply interested, his answer was-"The Americans have Jacobinical principles, and must be corrected!"
People of America! if you believe that the men who now hold the helm of the British government are animated with one atom less of hatred to you, and your republican institutions, than was William Pitt, be most assured "you deceive yourselves, and the truth is not in you."
Recollect that their agents do not scruple in the daily prints, even of America, to threaten you into submission. A late paper of Cullin says that "England has now a cabinet better fitted to deal with us than the late administration-and that they will make us rue the evil hour when we attempted to bluster against the late treaty. The prints in their pay in England boast that "the hour of concession to America is passed," insultingly insinuating that for them to do us justice would be a favor which we had no right to expect.
In the new parliament, these men will have a large majority; this will assuredly add to their insolence, and they will, regardless of justice or interest, run the country headlong to ruin. If the French completely defeat the Russians, it may appall their coward hearts, and we may have that justice from their fears which we could never hope from their virtues.
Not content with committing acts of piracy-not satisfied with compelling 3000 of our citizens to fight her battles-not yet satisfied with murdering an American citizen, on board an American vessel within the jurisdiction of the United States, they bring the murderer to a mock trial, acquit him-and promote him! Is not this offering a bounty for the murder of an American citizen? Can such conduct be tolerated long? Is it possible to preserve peace with such perfidious abettors of the most wanton outrage and the most unprovoked murder?
We love Peace, sincerely and from our souls do we love it. We would drain the cup of conciliation to the last drop even with the wrong-doers, but there is a point beyond which forbearance would be a crime. To that point I very much fear we shall be driven. God grant I am mistaken, & preserve to us the blessing of peace! Lest however, we should be dragged into a war, let us in time prepare our minds to meet it. Let the sons and the daughters of the heroes and sages of the Revolution prepare to emblazon the deeds of their sires by a glorious emulation in the cause of their country. Let the emigrants from every clime under heaven, who have here found an asylum, prove that they are worthy the name of American citizens. Let us hope for, and desire to preserve, peace, but let us not be unprovided for war. Remember Constantinople. Remember also that the experience of America has emphatically answered the interesting inquiry of,
"What are fifty, nay a thousand Slaves, To the nerve of a single arm That strikes for Liberty?"-Press.
FROM THE AMERICAN.
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated June 26.
You will perceive in the National Intelligencer by this mail the mortifying disaster of last Monday. The men demanded by the captain of the Leopard were three native Americans, one of them of Indian extraction, was born in the state of Massachusetts the other two were born in Maryland. The men had entered at the rendezvous at Norfolk for the frigate Chesapeake. They were afterwards demanded by the commanding officer of the Mæcenas, as deserters from that frigate. The recruiting officer having replied that he could not surrender them without orders from government, an application by the British minister was made for them. The secretary of state stated in reply that they could not be given up, and especially as they were notoriously and confessedly native Americans, it was then believed that the question was at an end. At all events it was not imagined by any person here, that it would ever be other than a subject of discussion between the two governments. Little indeed was it apprehended that

A British admiral because he had the physical power, would assume the political right of deciding such a national question. And still less was it conceived that he would carry such his decision into effect by an act of public war.
FROM THE N. YORK PUBLIC ADVERTISER.
THE CRISIS.
AT no period since the establishment of our independence, have I witnessed the national resentment equal to what has been manifested by every class of citizens, on the news of the murder of our seamen on board the Chesapeake; nor has there been an occasion equally villainous since that period to justify such loud expressions of public indignation.
In this, as in all free governments, there are local attachments to political men, and some difference of opinion as to political measures; but on the present occasion, with the exception of a few tory characters, there is but one sentiment and one voice.
The people of America are for peace; because happy in our government, and the native felicity of our country, we have no inducements to go to war. Liberty, plenty, and extensive territory are the portion of Americans, and none of these do we wish to increase by the hazard of war. Impressed with these sentiments, we have gone great lengths to preserve peace with the European nations. We appeal to a candid world, and even to the people of England themselves, whether we have not given the most ample evidence of a pacific disposition, and have preserved the most honorable and strict neutrality even since the present war in Europe. England has not ceased to oppress our commerce and insult our national dignity, but it was reserved for the captain of the Leopard to consummate the baseness of his nation, by firing on one of our national ships in time of peace, and when unprepared to fight, in killing and wounding our citizens, who are in the daily habit of giving these ungrateful people every comfort and every aid. There is a point, beyond which patience cannot be exerted, nor forbearance extended. At that period, fellow citizens, we have now arrived. At a time when every bosom swells with indignation, it is natural enough to ask, WHAT CAN BE DONE?
The sentiments I express will not be considered as dictating to the government, than whom no man loves and respects more than myself. They are reflections that naturally rise out of the subject under consideration. On this subject then I say, we appeal to Heaven for the justice of our cause and the wrongs we have received. We must confide in the wisdom and justice of Jefferson and his worthy associates: We must be prepared and determined to support them in any and every measure they may pursue for the honor and happiness of our country. If impertinence should enquire what can government do? To such I would answer, they can do much. We cannot fight them by sea, nor do we wish to do it if we possessed the means. We possess, however, more effectual means of punishing these tyrants.
We can lay an embargo. We can enforce and extend the non-importation act to every article of British produce and manufactures.
We can suspend the payment of British commercial debts.
We can seize the stock held by British subjects in our banks and funds.
We can, and I hope will, at all events, pass a law to prevent British merchants and aliens from transacting business in this country other than by the agency of American citizens.
We can starve and ruin by a suspension of intercourse, the British West Indies.
We can create bankruptcy and ruin among the British merchants.
We can derange and ruin their manufactures.
We can reduce the British revenue 14 million of dollars annually by depriving them of an extravagant convey duty.
We can make the British people know that all the miseries they may feel in consequence of a suspension of intercourse with us, is to be attributed to the wicked and impolitic conduct of their own ministry.
All this, and much more our government can do by the scratch of a pen—by renouncing all intercourse with a government who has shown to the world they are totally unworthy of our confidence and connection.
But should any of all those measures fail to restore the British ministry to a sense of justice, and war must be the ultimate resort, we wish them to know that America can be to Britain one of her most formidable foes.
We have wealth.
We have courage and they know it.
We have experience.
We have a powerful population, who when they fight do so for themselves and not for a master.
We can with ease deprive them of the Canadas and Nova Scotia and deliver that people from a galling yoke which they are now willing and only want an opportunity to throw off.
We can expel them from the continent of America.
We can harass their West India commerce by a chain of privateers, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to that of Mexico.
These, my fellow-citizens, are some of the powers the God of nations and of man has possessed of us; and thus can you avenge yourself on a nation already given up by the God of Providence to judicial blindness, to work their own destruction with greenness.
But let me not say anything to fan the flame which now burns in your manly breasts—rather would I recommend a patient waiting for the measures of that man—who has never disappointed the just expectations of his country.
FRANKLIN.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3.
General Eaton yesterday passed through this city, on his return to the northward from Richmond. A gentleman, who was in his company, assures us that General Eaton had publicly mentioned a conversation he had with the President, in the early part of this week; in the course of which, Mr. Jefferson told General Eaton that, special instructions had been given to Commodore Barron to suffer no officer of any nation to take from him any man or men under his command, but to be prepared to resist any such attempt at any hazard.
We have seen a letter from a gentleman of the naval department, which states that, if the Chesapeake was not in a condition to fight, it was not from a want of every requisite that government could supply.— Amicus.
The Marquis Yrujo, late minister to this country, is about to depart for the court of Milan, in the kingdom of Italy, to succeed the Chevalier Don Nicholas Blanco de Orozco, who has been appointed minister to the United States. This is a mark of the good will of Spain, to our government, which we are happy to acknowledge. The Chevalier de Foronda will act as charge des affaires, until the arrival of the minister appointed.— ib.
EUROPE.
The latest news from the continent of Europe is dated the 15th May, from Amsterdam, at which time there was no information of any battle having been fought in Prussia. We shall probably very soon receive intelligence of an important nature.
NORFOLK, July 3.
At a meeting of the committee at the Exchange Coffee House, on Monday the 29th of June, 1807.
Present—Thomas Mathews, Moses Myers, William Newsum, Francis S. Taylor, Seth Foster, Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, Thomas Blanchard, J. W. Murdaugh, Theo. Armistead.
The chairman presented the following letter from Commodore Stephen Decatur, which was ordered to be published.
Norfolk, 1st July, 1807.
SIR, Orders from government directing my immediate attention to the re-equipment of the Chesapeake, any farther movement of the Gun Boats, for the moment, must necessarily be suspended. These boats will however lay where they are, with every thing on board, ready for such measures as the government may direct or emergencies call for.
Allow me to avail myself of the present occasion to express the high sense I entertain of the zeal and patriotism of the citizens of this neighborhood, particularly that portion of them by whose voluntary and unexampled exertions, these boats, then laying in a dismantled state, where in a few hours completely rigged, equip and brought to the point where they now are; and from whence by similar services which continue to be tendered by the seamen and armed companies of the place, they may in a few hours at any time be rendered distinguishably useful to their country.
Accept, Sir, for yourself and the Board over which you preside, the assurances of my high consideration and respect.
STEPHEN DECATUR, Jun. To General Mathews, Chairman of the Committee, &c.
Resolved, That this committee view with the greatest satisfaction and most lively sensibility, the patriotism displayed by Capt. Decatur since the alarm excited by the late outrage committed on our flag by a British squadron.
Resolved, That commodore Decatur be invited to partake of a publick dinner.
Resolved, That Seth Foster, Thomas Newton, and Richard Blow be a committee to wait upon Commodore Decatur with this invitation, and to make the necessary arrangements for this entertainment.
Whereas this committee passed a resolution interdicting all communication with the British ships until the pleasure of government should be known; and whereas the Collector of this port has received directions to make a request through the medium of the British Consul for the release of some impressed seamen now on board the Bellona—Resolved, That this committee never did consider the interdict entered into by the citizens of Norfolk, of communication between the British Consul and the British squadron, as extending to despatches transmitted under authority of the government of the United States or any of its agents.
A communication respecting the state of Fort Norfolk was received from Colonel Sharp.
The Committee appointed for that purpose made a return of the powder in the magazine.
A communication was received by the chairman from Dr. Shore, chairman of a town meeting of Petersburg.
THOMAS MATHEWS, Chairman.
Proceedings of the Committee at the Exchange Coffee House, 3d July.
Present—Thomas Mathews, Luke Wheeler, William Pennock, Daniel Bedinger, Seth Foster, F. S. Taylor, Thomas Newton, jun. Thomas Blanchard, Moses Myers, Theo. Armistead.
Whereas it has been represented to us that the British Consul has refused to send his dispatches covering communications from our government to the British ships through the conveyance offered by the collector, alleging that the resolutions of the committee have suspended his functions, and therefore that he would not make a demand for the liberation of the Seamen detained on board of the Bellona, unless through the medium of the advice boats hitherto employed by the squadron, or in such other mode as he may think proper.
Resolved, That this committee do not prescribe to the Consul any mode of communication on which he may, in his pleasure, think proper to adopt.—He knows full well how far the resentment of an injured people will brook the appearance in their own ports of those very men whose hands are yet reeking in the blood of their country. But in an interval wherein the sense of the government cannot be ascertained the committee will hold him infamous who infringes the spirit of the public resolutions; and whether it may or may not be deemed expedient by our government to suspend for the present the intercourse between its citizens and the British squadron. We do declare that the citizens of this community have a right as individuals to withhold supplies of provisions and water derived from their own estates, and that it will be departing from that just indignation already expressed by them if they furnish or permit to be furnished supplies of any kind, until ample retribution is made for the insult offered to our national character.
Resolved, That this committee deriving their power from the people only, and appointed solely to carry into effect the resolutions adopted by them at the general meeting, have no power to alter, modify or abolish the proceedings and instructions of their constituents.
THOS. MATHEWS, Chairman. Theo. Armistead, Secretary.
INSULT ON INSULT!!!
This day is the 4th of July, (the Anniversary of our independence) and the four British ships which have been at anchor off Lynnhaven Bay since the attack on the Chesapeake, weighed anchor yesterday, and are now drawn up in line of battle off Hampton. While we are penning this, we are in full expectation of their attempting a landing!
On the above intelligence reaching town, the drums beat to arms, the companies of volunteers and militia immediately assembled, and are determined that not an English footstep shall long pollute our shores with impunity.—Let us remember that Militia dove these red-coated red coats, 4000 in number, from Lexington to Boston.—Let us remember the Militia at Bunker's Hill and Stark at Bennington!—Let us remember that we are MEN , and if we can do no better, let each man take his tree and kill one.—In the name of all that is holy, powerful, manly or just, are we to feed them for killing US!—Are we to suffer them to send a boat-load of murdered Citizens ashore and take a load of provisions in return?—Are we to pay them, to live them with the luxuries of our land, to cur our throats? Away with such words, as Coolness and Modération , they are the cloak , the covering of treachery —and we have heard too much, seen too much, and know where this moderation proceeds—from the people who would tie our hands and bend our heads to the butcher!—Let them beware, let us have no more of this—no moderation now—the storm is up, and at the least varying of the wind it will overwhelm domestic treason in its course.
Last evening three seamen who made their escape from the British line of battle ship the Triumph arrived here. On being examined they gave the following account:—That on Wednesday morning, they in company with three other seamen, under the command of a Lieutenant and three Midshipmen, were sent ashore on Cape Henry in the tender having on board an 18 pound carronade, cutlasses and small arms, for the purpose of getting fresh provisions, of which the ship is in much want.—That on landing the officers went in pursuit of a bullock near the beach, when these three poor men gave them the "double" and got into a forest where they remained, all night, and meeting with some hospitable country people, were able to get to this borough.
Mr. O'CONNOR, It is frequently asked, what power is given to the President of the United States to punish the daring outrage, committed by the British squadron on our flag? A recurrence to the Act of Congress will furnish the best answer to the question.
Extract from the Laws of the U. States, Ch. 100, Sec. 4, 5 and 6.
"And in order to prevent insults to the authority of the laws of the United States, whereby the peace of the United States with foreign nations may be endangered, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, either to permit or interdict at pleasure the entrance of the harbors and waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, to all armed vessels belonging to any foreign nation, and by force to repel and move them from the same. That whenever any officer of an armed vessel, commissioned by any foreign power, shall on the high seas commit any trespass or hurt, or any spoliation, on any vessel of the United States it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land and naval forces of the United States, or of the militia thereof, as he shall deem necessary to compel the said armed vessel to depart: or if he shall think it proper, it shall be lawful for him to forbid by proclamation all intercourse with such vessel, and with every armed vessel of the same nation, and the officers and crews thereof; to prohibit all supplies and aid being furnished them, and also to instruct the Collector of the District, where such armed vessel shall be and of any and every other District of the United States, to refuse permission to any vessel belonging to the same nation, or its citizens or subjects to make entry or unload, so long as the said armed vessels shall remain in the harbors or waters of the United States, in defiance of the public authority."
FREDERICKSBURG, July 3.
At a Meeting of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, convened at the Town Hall, July 1, 1807.
William Smock, (Mayor) Chairman. James Brown, from the committee appointed at the last meeting (of June 27th) to prepare and Address to be President of the United States, presented the following Memorial.
To the PRESIDENT of the U. STATES.
The Memorial of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, Sheweth, That British injuries, long and unremittedly pursued have filled the bosoms of your memorialists with sentiments of the strongest indignation—that, in these injuries there has been nothing wanting of predatory outrage and national insult, to stamp them indelibly on the feelings and recollections of Americans—your memorialists are attached to peace—are warmly attached to fair and honorable peace. They have hitherto suppressed the emotions which British violence has kindled—they have warmly applauded that policy of our government which has sought redress of wrongs, through amicable and rational discussion—and have anxiously marked the progress of negotiation, which, they fondly hoped, would restore to their country her rights redressed, and her name untarnished—but that negotiation has been found to be the protraction of wrongs. Instead of ills redressed—outrage has become more daring. The vessels of America have been seized and plundered—her citizens have been impressed and murdered—her ports and harbors have been infested with British force—her sovereignty and independence have been flagrantely insulted and violated. And when justice has demanded from the Government of Great Britain, signal punishment on the violation of her flag, and of her territory, and on the murder of an American citizen—he has been discharged from the mockery of trial with triumphal acquittal.
The late unwarrantable and unprovoked attack of a British squadron upon the United States frigate, the Chesapeake, fills up the measure of astonishment and of patience—it strips the American flag of its honors, and, if submitted to, will leave this country without a name.
Your memorialists pronounce that the present is a crisis which is to fix the American character forever. It will either
terminate the career of American glory, or will prolong it to the latest posterity. It must furnish the sad memorial of blighted honors, of withered strength, and of premature decay; or it will transmit to succeeding generations the untarnished splendor of that name, which is derived from the conquest of freedom, and the achievement of the revolution.
At the present crisis, but one sentiment thrills through the nation. It warms, invigorates and connects the hearts of ALL in one firm, unanimous resolution to resist British violence and outrage. It renounces that hostile peace which presents the spectacle of unrelenting cruelty and warfare on the one side, and of forbearance to retaliate by force on the other.
These memorialists repose a confidence in the government of their country to which its virtuous and upright administration pre-eminently entitles it. They rely upon its wisdom and its firmness to adopt the most prompt and efficient measures to rescue their country's honor from disgrace and to secure her rights from violation. In the pursuit of such measures, they pledge the government their warmest support, and their firm resolve to devote their fortunes and their lives to the preservation of the rights and the dignity of their nation.
These memorialists beg leave to offer their best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the President of the United States, and to tender him their friendship and high esteem.
Which memorial being read, was unanimously agreed to. And it was thereupon ordered, That the same be signed by the chairman of the meeting and transmitted in the behalf of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, to the President of the United States.
On motion, ordered, That David C. Ker, John W. Green, Robert Stanard and John Tayloe Lomax, be a committee of correspondence to communicate with the committees of Norfolk and other places.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned.
(Signed) WILLIAM SMOCK.
General WILKINSON and suite arrived in town from Richmond, on Wednesday evening and yesterday were invited and partook of a Dinner prepared on the occasion at Mr. Farish's.—A list of toasts, &c. will be given in our next.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
A Proclamation.
WHEREAS it is certified to the Executive by the Court of the county of Culpeper, that the court-house of the said county is in such a state of destruction from natural decay, as to be unfit for the accommodation of the court of the county aforesaid; and it being suggested that the Mason's Hall in the town of Fairfax, within the said county of Culpeper, will afford the accommodation required by the said Court, until the said court-house can be repaired or rebuilt: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby notifying all whom it may in any manner concern, that from and after the date hereof, the court for the county of Culpeper shall sit and be holden in the said Mason's Hall, in the town of Fairfax and county of Culpeper aforesaid, until the house heretofore used for that purpose, shall be fully and completely repaired or rebuilt.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 20th day of L. S. June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, and thirty-first of the commonwealth.
(Signed) WILLIAM H. CABELL.
Camp Meetings.
Held by the EPISCOPAL METHODISTS.
The 1st.—At Roper's Chapel in New-Kent, from Thursday 11th. to Monday 15th June, 1807, the assembly attending on the occasion, is adjudged to amount to 2500 people—7 Preachers, 16 Tents, 23 hopefully converted and 20 joined the Church; as heretofore we had some discourse from the ungodly, but the good, far exceeded the evil.
The 2d.—At Mathew's Chapel, in Mathews county—from Friday 19th. to Monday 22d June, the assembly estimated at 3000 people, 16 Preachers, 12 Tents, 40 hopefully converted, and great awakenings among the people, happy seasons of grace among the believers, and a solemn and affecting parting at the close. Very good order here.
The 3d.—At Providence Chapel in Chesterfield county—from Saturday the 27th. to Tuesday 30th June—the assembly supposed to be composed of 2000 people, 6 Preachers, 10 Tents, 20 supposed to be converted—with visible awakenings among sinners & blessings to christians—from the short notice of about three weeks forming a two days meeting into a camp meeting the neighboring people, are deserving the credit of very agreeable fixture for the accommodation of the assembly—and considering the rain that fell on the first day, there were more tents than could have been expected—and very good order except in one instance occasioned by some who were thought to have drank rather free—and our solemn march round the encampment—as at the previous meetings were truly affecting.
"And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said he is a good man: others said, nay; but he deceiveth the people." John 7. 12. "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false Prophets are gone out into the world, 1 John 4. 1.
SMITH MEAD, Manager.
PLAIN DISCOURSES ON THE LAWS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER, Containing the Elements or Principles of Modern Chemistry; With more particular details of those practical parts of the SCIENCE most interesting to mankind, and connected with DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.
By Thomas Ewell, M. D. of Virginia.
••• A few copies of the above are for sale at S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
BLANK BONDS
for Sale at this Office.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
A PATRIOTIC SONG: FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY, 1807.
HAIL Patriots all this day combine, Your offerings make at union's shrine; Too long by parties we've been torn, Too long degrading insults borne.
CHORUS.
Now let us join, the phalanx form, And firmly brave the threatening storm; Resolve to face each hostile band! For freedom and this happy land!
II.
Can we while Britain's treacherous guile, Employs the dagger with the smile, With all her wanton injuries bear, And to repel them not prepare?
III.
Rouse, freedom's sacred rights once more, And tell our foes, that on this shore, They ne'er for conquest may depend, While with Columbians they contend. Then let us join, &c.
IV.
Bold as your sires; nor born to yield, Those rights they won in honor's field; But scorn for scorn let us bestow, And boldly meet our freedom's foe. Now let us join, &c.
V.
Shall we who planted first the tree, Of soul-endearing liberty, By cowardice blight the ripening fruit, Or base submission blast the root? No! let us join, &c.
VI.
This government our common choice, We will support with heart and voice; And swear, who dares invade our shore, This country ne'er shall greet him more. Then let us join, &c.
VII.
Then 'rise Columbia's sons arise, Let freedom's altar reach the skies, Once more let distant nations see, Columbia's sons will dare be free! And let us join, &c.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
July 6th, 1807. THE President and Directors have this day declared a dividend of 4 per cent. on the capital stock; which will be paid after the fifteenth instant. John Brockenbrough, Cashier. 3t
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS,
1000 Sacks Liverpool Salt.
JOHN TOMPKINS.
7th July, 1807. tf
Valuable Property for Sale at Rock- eis.
WILL be SOLD, by Prosser and Moncure, on Saturday the first day of August next, at Public Auction, on the premises, (if not privately disposed of before) all my property, lately occupied by Mr. John Lester, consisting of two WHARVES, and several TENEMENTS, together with some very valuable unimproved lots, lying immediately on the river, sufficiently large to build several new Wharves, which will be divided into lots to suit purchasers. A credit of one, two, of one, two, three and four years will be allowed the purchasers, on their giving bonds with approved security and a deed of trust on the property, to secure the punctual to secure the punctual payment of the principal and interest as it becomes due.
SUSANNA LEWIS. Richmond, July 3d, 1807. tds
Just received at S. PLEASANTS' BOOK- Store,
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Memoirs of Marmontel, written by himself; containing his literary and political life, and anecdotes of the principal characters of the eighteenth century. 2 vols. price 2 dolls.
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New Book.
Just received and for sale at this office, price 62 1-2 cents, an original work entitled,
"AN ESSAY
ON THE
HUMAN CHARACTER
OF
JESUS CHRIST.
By WILLIAM AUSTIN.
Boston, Printed for William Pelham—1807.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The following essay, I am sensible, is but a sketch. If it have merit, it will be attributed to the design, rather than to the execution. The subject is worthy the hand of a master, and is still open to much philosophical research. I have endeavored to explain a new, but indirect source of argument in favor of the Divinity of Jesus Christ . For my support, I have relied on human nature, and strong based my proofs by illustration and parallel, so far as illustration and parallel could be applicable to the character. I thought it possible to render the subject amusing, as well as interesting, to piety. Let the public judge.

Notice. THE Debtors to the late firm of GIL- LIAT & KIRBY are hereby informed, that THOMAS GILLIAT alone is em- powered to receive payment of the debts due to that concern. All persons having de- mands against them are requested to apply to Thomas Gilliat, and those indebted to the firm are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and discharge their respective debts. FOR JOHN GILLIAT & SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT. JAMES KIRBY. Richmond, 25th May, 1807. 3m
FOR SALE, Opposite Colonel Mayo's new Buildings, 4th, 3rd and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in hds. of the crop 1805—Imported early 1806 New England Rum in hds. and barrels 1 pipe very Superior Holland's Gin Rye Whiskey in barrels Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto Coffee by the barrel or bag Beef and Pork in barrels Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or planting Potatoes Shad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks. And a general assortment of GROCE- RIES, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
The subscribers having purchased the Stock of Dry Goods OF GILLIAT & KIRBY, and taken the store lately occupied by them, will carry on the business under the firm of KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR. They will sell low for cash or on a short credit to punctual customers. JAMES KIRBY. RIVERS DRAKE. EDM: TAYLOR, jr. May 29.
Valuable Property FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Peter E. Archer, for the ben- efit of John G. Jefferson, WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH, on the premises, in the coun- ty of Amelia, on the 10th day of July next, a
Valuable Tract of Land Called Fox-Harbour, containing by esti- mation above 650 acres, lying on both sides of the road leading from Pridesville to Beville's Bridge. Also the following SLAVES or such of them as can be had, Simon, Dilsey and her three children, Leonard, Sam, Phill, Sukey and her three children, Davy, Sa- rina and her two children, Phoebe and her two children, Joe, Tom, Bristol, Murrer and her three children, or so much of the said property as shall be suf- ficient to satisfy the purposes of the said deed of trust. The sale will continue from day to day till it is completed. A minute description of the land is thought unneces- sary, as it is imagined that those inclined to purchase will view it and judge for themselves. JOSHUA CHAFFIN, WILLIAM CASSELLS, } Trustees. WILLIAM BENTLEY, } May 28, 1807. tds
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further de- scription is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
Tobacco Land for Sale. IN Amherst county, on Horsley's creek, 509 acres of rich TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel War- wick, and known by the name of WIN- CANTON. This land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst courthouse to Waugh's ferry on James river, is a valuable stand for a coun- try store, with a framed house for that pur- pose, and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney, and well underpinned with brick; also a lumber-house sixteen feet square, with a cellar of its full size, walled up with stone; there is also a Tay- lor and Saddler's shop and other out hous- es; likewise a tolerable good dwelling- house, with three rooms below and two a- bove stairs, a kitchen, dairy and other out houses within a mile of the store, suitable for a private family. This tract of land is only seven miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of tobacco, and within eighteen miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be in- clined to purchase without viewing the premises, they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro & Loving, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and are fully em- powered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them, as also an application to THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, June 15th, 1807. tds
The above tract of land and improve- ments will be offered for sale at Amherst Courthouse on Monday the 17th day of August next (being court day) on a credit of one, two and three years if punctually paid, if not to carry interest from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be required on the premises, or satisfactory security for pun- ctual payment.
FOR SALE, SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE SOUTH WEST MOUNTAIN LAND, FORMERLY a part of the estate of the late Col. James Madison, and lying in Orange county, within forty-five miles of Fredericksburg, and seventy-five of Rich- mond. The above tract of land is general- ly considered the best tract of high land in the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and will produce from ten to fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre without manure or any other aid. There is a sufficiency of mead- ow land on it, and most of it reclaimed. It is under good fences, and in the course of the year I shall put on it a tolerable dwelling house and an excellent barn three stories high, with a stable in the lower one, with a wheat machine on the Scotch model. Another tract of LAND, lying in Am- herst county, on Harris's creek, within six miles of Lynchburg, and containing five hundred and five acres, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec. This tract is considered of equal quality to any land, in a neighborhood generally es- teemed the best soil for tobacco in Amherst. Any person inclined to purchase the land in Orange, will apply to the subscriber re- siding on the premises; and for the land in Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, or to Mr. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Ne- groes (in families) will be taken in ex- change for either or both of the above tracts of land. ROBERT H. ROSE. Orange, April 8th, 1807. 3m
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- TRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, oppo- site the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRES- SES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased. Ino. S. PLEASANTS.
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 28th of April, a Negro Man JOE, and Woman named FANNY, but called by the black people FANNY KENNY, which eloped on the 11th of June. The man is a bright mulatto, about 28 years of age, straight and well built, and has a very brisk walk, and is a very handy, sensible fellow—about 5 feet, 8 or 10 inches high— The woman is so light, that hardly any person would take her to be a slave—She has blue eyes and straight sandy colored hair, and if her skin was well kept, she would be taken for a white woman—her right forefinger is off at the first joint, and has a large scar on her left arm, occasion- ed by a burn, and has a very brisk walk, about 20 years of age, and had on when she went away, a white Virginia Habit, and as they are Brother and Sister, it is likely they will get together, change their names, and pass as free people. Any person that will deliver them to the Subscriber, in Hanover county, or secure them in any Jail, so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward. BENJAMIN BOWLES. June 13, 1807. N. B. I forewarn all owners or masters of vessels from carrying them off.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber living near New-Castle in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last, a Negro Man B I L L Y, About 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; he is of rather delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish com- plexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small pox; his hair rather inclines to be bushy, tho' not very long: He is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very specious in- sinuating manner; he speaks rather quick and pert, and has a disposition to be very polite: He no doubt, will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c.—He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waiting man and fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I pur- chased him—His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his elopement; and he has also been a part of his time in Petersburg; and his wife has a daughter a free woman living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also— Tho' having so general an acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any per- son who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. Hanover, May 31, 1807. tf
NOTICE. THE books, papers, and accounts of the late mercantile firm of McCredie and McMillan, of the city of Richmond, being now in the possession of George McCredie, deceased, one of the Adm'rs of John McCredie, deceased, who was the surviving partner of McCredie and McMillan. Therefore all those who are indebted either by specialty or otherwise, are requested to make im- mediate payment to George McCredie, or make such other arrangement as may be most conducive to the interest of the said concern, as well as to the debtors thereof. It is expected that due attention will be paid to this notice, as it is desirable that a close should be immediately made of the transactions of the above mentioned firm. NANCY MCCREDIE, Adm'rs. JAMES PENN, GEORGE MCCREDIE, } Adm'rs. Manchester, 20th June, 1807. tf
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
Patent Iron-bound Boots, Bootees, and Shoes. JOHN BEDFORD, PHILADELPHIA, RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, and Store-keepers in par- ticular, that he is now prepared to supply them with the above valuable goods, whole- sale and retail, on moderate terms. Shoemakers, also, may be supplied with patent-rights, on easy terms, which they will find it highly their interest to obtain, as they can, by this improvement, make four times the quantity of shoes, with their usual number of hands: for example, the usual work of three men, is only three pair of common shoes per day; whereas, in the improved way, three men, with the assis- tance of a boy, can make from twelve to fifteen pair per day. Thus the advantages resulting from this improvement, are evidently of the most essential importance: in the first place, three-fourths of the la- bor is saved: in the second place, half the leather is saved, (for one pair of shoes, made in this way, will wear as long as two pair, made in the usual way) and, in the third place, there is a saving of bax (at the rate of one pound, to twenty-four pair of shoes) they are also much more water- proof than the others, and easier mended. These are well ascertained facts, proved by actual experience. The patentee therefore hopes, that an improvement, fraught with such important public utility, will not only engage the attention, but the encouragement of every friend to the in- fant manufactures of this country. It may not be amiss to remark, that the country Shoemaker, in particular, may derive in- calculable advantages from this improve- ment, as he can supply his customers in one-fourth of the time he has usually de- voted to that purpose, and have the other three-fourths for the cultivation of his farm, or other avocations. Price of patent-rights, for the country, 100 dollars. For states, districts or towns, in proportion. Applications may be made to the Patentee, or to Mr. Jacob Harrison, Richmond. 3m Feb. 12, 1807.
PRICES OF Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitenti- ary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Rich- mond.
   CUT NAILS.   Wholesale. Retail.     3d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound.   4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2   6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2   8d. 10 11   10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2        CUT BRADS.     8d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   10d. 9 10   12d. 9 10   20d. 9 10        WROUGHT NAILS.     6d. 12 13   8d. 11 1-2 12 1-2   10d. 11 12   12d. 11 12   20d. 11 12   24d. 11 12    Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails.
CUT SPRIGS. 3d.—50 cents per thousand.—4d. 67 cents per thousand.—6d. 84 cents per thousand. Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
SHOES Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assort- ment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
Just Received, And for Sale on reasonable terms, 20,000 Weight of well cured BACON, Amongst which are 700 HAMS of a su- perior quality—Likewise, 15 Ton of IRON, Assorted, with our usual assortment of PAINTS, OIL, &c. &c. RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, 12th June, 1807. 2m
TO BE SOLD, For ready money, at Public Auction, on the premises, on the 10th day of July next, The Tract of Land & Plantation, IN the county of Henrico, whereon James Al- len now resides, containing by estimation three hundred acres, the same more or less— By virtue of a deed of trust executed by the said Allen to the subscribers to secure the payment of a sum of money therein expressed, due to Nathaniel Wilkinson, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to discharge the debt and expense of the trust aforesaid. On the land is a gen- teel dwelling and other necessary out houses, with an apple and peach orchard of the choicest fruit now in high perfection. The said plantation is a desirable situation, lying on the north branch of the Brook, about eight miles from the city of Richmond. Any person wishing to purchase the said land ought to view the premises before the day of sale, which will actually take place on the above recited day, between the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock. PETER WILKINSON, } Trustees. WATSON PATMON, } June 15th, 1807. tds
Reports of Cases ARGUED AND DETERMINED IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA: WITH SELECT CASES, Relating chiefly to Points of Practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chan- cery for the Richmond District. PART I. VOL. I. By Wm. W. HENING & Wm. MUMFORD.
Messrs. Robert King and Charles Crouch- ton and Robert King, James Thompson and Thomas Ravenhill, John Edie, Con- rad Lamb and William Davidson, exe- cutors of James Short, deceased. TAKE NOTICE, THAT I shall, on the eighteenth day of July next, 1807, proceed to take the deposition of Howard Bennet and others, at the Tavern kept in the town of Lynchburg by Mr. Ward, between the hours of ten in the morning and sun- set, to be read as evidence in two suits now de- pending in the Chancery Court for the Rich- mond District, in which I am plaintiff and you are the defendants. June 8th, 1807. ROBERT H. ROSE. 4w
TO BE RENTED, And possession given in ten days; FOUR large, elegant and commodious STORES, in the most central and bus- y part of this City. To them are attach- ed, elegant, airy and extensive accommo- dations for the families of the tenants. June 20. JOHN MAYO. tf
Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE IS hereby given, that a General Meeting of STOCKHOLDERS, in the Manchester Turnpike Company, will be held at Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in August next—when busi- ness of importance to the interest of the Company, will be submitted for consid- eration. By order of the Directors. JAMES BRANDER, Clk. Manchester, June 26, 1807. tdm
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen from the subscri- ber on the 21st inst. two Mules, to wit: one black stud Mule, shod all round, with a long switch tail, no other mark recol- lected. Also one more Mule, of a bay color, with the end of her tail cut off, only shod before, I believe rather poor. Whosoever will deliver the said mules to the subscri- ber in the city of Richmond, or give such information so that I get them again shall receive the above reward. JOHN TINSLEY. Richmond, June 24th, 1807. tf
BANK STOCK. WANTED to purchase, about 50 or 100 SHARES of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.—Enquire of the printer. June 30th, 1807. 3w
IN COUNCIL, April 16, 1807. FOR the information of those persons who are entitled to lands in that part of the state of Ohio reserved by the legislature of Virginia, in their act of cession, for satisfying bounties due to the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment; It is advised, that so much of the act of the last session of Congress as relates to the granting of further time for lo- cating those warrants, be published by the print- er for the commonwealth, at least once a week in his paper for three months; and also once a week for two weeks in all the other newspapers, published in Virginia and in the district of Co- lumbia. It is also advised, that the rules adopted by the executive, in relation to the evidence to be ad- duced by claimants for military land warrants, and to the amount of allowances to be made them in certain cases be in like manner and for the a- bove periods published in the said papers—which rules are as follows:— In all cases where a certificate of military ser- vices is adduced as evidence of a claim for land bounty, the signature of the person certifying must be authenticated by his acknowledgment before some magistrate, or by the affidavits of two witnesses, at least; and where a certificate of the same nature is granted by a person not a commandant of a corps, the same must be ver- ified by the affidavit of such person, accompanied by a certificate of his credibility from the court of the county or corporation in which he resides, or from some magistrate thereof. 2d Any officer or soldier who has served for a longer period than six years, is entitled to ad- ditional land bounty in proportion to the time which he may have served beyond the six years, although the said additional service may fall short of or exceed one year. Extract from the Journals of Council. DANIEL L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Re- presentatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled, That the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment, their heirs or assigns, entitled to bounty lands within the tract reserved by Virginia, between the little Miami and Scioto rivers, for satisfying the legal bounties to her officers and soldiers upon continental establishment, shall be allowed fur- ther time of three years, from the twenty third of March next to complete their locations, and a further time of five years from the said twenty third of March next, to return their surveys and warrants or certified copies of warrants, to the office of the secretary of the war department, a- ny thing in the act entitled "An act to ascer- tain the boundary of the lands reserved by the state of Virginia north west of the river Ohio, for the satisfaction of her officers and soldiers on continental establishment, and to limit the period for locating the said lands," to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, no locations, as a- foresaid, shall alter the passing of this act, be made on tracts of land for which patents had pre- viously been issued, or which had been previ- ously surveyed, and any patent which may never- theless be obtained for land located contrary to the provisions of this section, shall be considered as null and void. The several printers in Virginia, and in the district of Columbia, are requested to insert the above in their respective papers, once a week for two weeks, and transmit their accounts to D. L. HYLTON
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen from the subscriber on the 6th of June, a SORREL HORSE, blaze face, galled on the breast by working in a plough, left hind foot white, light mane and tail, deck'd four feet ten inches high, not more than six years old last spring, fine eye, trotts, canters and gallops tolerable well, shod be- fore. Whoever will deliver the said horse to the subscriber, living in the lower end of Hen- rico county, shall receive the above reward. DAVID WILLIS. June 28, 1807. w3t
Valuable Family Medicines. Just received direct from the Patentees, and for SALE WHOLESALE and RETAIL, by SA- MUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond, a large sup- ply of the following very valuable Medicines, viz: Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops. Superior to any other medicine ever before in- vented, for all complaints of the Lungs, and has been known frequently to effect a cure after all other medicines have failed. It is to be hoped that all those who are laboring under Consump- tive and other diseases of the Lungs, will resort to this valuable medicine for relief.—Price 75 cents a bottle. Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachic Bitters. Which have proved so extremely serviceable for a few years past, in restoring weak and decayed constitutions of almost every description, and for removing all those complicated complaints so common in the spring season—for a common bit- ter to use in families, none can exceed them for pleasantness. To show that these excellent bit- ters are held in high estimation by Physicians of eminence, we need only insert the following ex- tract of a letter from Dr. John Willcox a respec- table Physician, and post-master at the city of Vergennes. VERGENNES, October 23d, 1804. SIR, I have been one of those who never put much faith in patent medicine until of late, but must acknowledge from actual experience, that I have received more benefit from Dr. Rawson's Bitters, than from all the medicine I ever before took; I have been very unwell with a flow re- mittant fever. I am, &c. JOHN WILLCOX, M. D.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills, Which have proved so eminently useful for these 12 years past in all Bilious Complaints, Indiges- tion, Jaundice, Dropsy, Debility, Head Aches, Costiveness, Female Complaints, &c. Their vir- tues are too well known to need comment in an advertisement.—Price 50 cents a box. Dr. Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste, Which whitens and preserves the teeth, gives an agreeable smell to the breath, and cures the fever- py in the teeth and gums; it may be applied at all times without in the least injuring the teeth. The very great and extensive sale this medicine has met with bespeaks its intrinsic worth.—Price 50 cents a box. Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physic. A medicine which no family ought to be with- out, as those Pills are useful in every complaint where purgatives are necessary; they are certain to op- erate in a short time without occasioning the least pain or griping.—Price only 25 cents a box. Dr. Rawson's Celebrated Worm Powders. The most proper medicine that can be given to children to destroy Worms, & to remove crudities of every kind from the first passages.—Price 50 cents a packet. Dr. Rawson's (Genuine) Itch Ointment. The most certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the Itch, of now in use. It also cures all kinds of eruptions on the face or skin. Is very agreeable in smell, leaves the skin smooth & beautiful, it may be ap- plied at all times with the greatest safety.—Price only 42 cents a box. Dr. Rawson's much celebrated Worm Powders, Which have proved very efficacious in dislodg- ing and expelling worms from the bowels of children, they are also a gentle purge, and the most proper physic that can be given to chil- dren to remove crudities of every kind from the first passages—ample directions accompany each package—50 cents. Finckley's infallible remedy for the Piles. A certain cure for that disagreeable complaint. 50 cents a box. Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills. Good in all Rheumatic complaints—Price 25 cents Very particular directions accompany each of those valuable medicines.
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