Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-11-14 00:00:00

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NOTICE.
By virtue of two deeds of trust, executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bows and William Priddy, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 22d of August next.
The Tract of Land,
Whereon the said Robert Priddy now resides, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, where the turnpike by Deep Run Coal pits now extends. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern.
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14th July, 1804. *The above sale is postponed till the 21st of December next. Aug. 20, 1804.
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A valuable tract of Land,
Containing 1030 acres, in Spotsylvania county, within twenty miles of Fredericksburg. The tract is commonly known by the name of Garnett's and adjoins the lands of John Penney, John Mitchell, Thomas Jones and others. This moiety is that part nearest the town of Fredericksburg. Also, two hundred acres LAND, lying in Fluvanna county, adjoining the lands of Messrs. Stone, Richard Mott, and John Wairly, which we will dispose of on the same terms as the above.
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   FIRST CLASS.     8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 500 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000   First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500   Last drawn, 10,000   1 other Prize of 10,000   59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500   2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000   Dollars, 80,000  
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls.
All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class.
The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the day of —, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Champlaine Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Semple.
   SECOND CLASS.     5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,665 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,000   130,310   Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   Dolls. 125,155  
   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   50 ditto of 1,000 50,000   1 ditto 155   125,155  
   Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000  
   Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000   49 ditto of 1,000 49,000   1 ditto 155   Dollars 125,155  
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THE DEFENCE.
No. XV.
(Subject of Foreign Relations, Continued.)
This treaty with France has been faithfully observed; so faithfully that even the misconstruction of party has raised but a solitary clamor, and this not so much on account of any failure of duty towards France, as from an alleged excess of it. The case alluded to is that of the Bercéau, the facts relative to which are these:
On the 5th of April, Mr. Griswold offered a resolution that the secretary of state be directed to report whether the sum of 32,239 dollars and 54 cents, expended in the repairs put upon the corvette Bercéau, before the delivery to the French Republic, was made to equip her for the service of the United States, or for the purpose of delivering her in good condition to the French Republic in conformity to the stipulations of the convention with France.
As the measures of the executive on this subject have been variously represented, it may be proper concisely to state them.
On the 30th of September, 1800, a convention was entered into at Paris by the commissioners of the United States and France restoring true and sincere friendship between the two nations, the third article directed that the public ships which had been taken on one part and the other, or which might be taken before the exchange of ratifications, should be restored. In the month of the ensuing February the Senate advised a ratification of the convention under certain terms, which it was not believed would be objected to by France. Previously to the signing of this instrument, on the 12th of October, 1800 the Bercéau, a French national ship, had been captured by an American frigate, and condemned as legal prize on the 17th of November. On the 19th of December 1800, Mr. Stoddert, the secretary of the navy, directed his agent at Boston to cause her to be purchased for the United States and afterwards, to have her placed where she would be secure, with just as many men on board as should be necessary to take care of her; but to make no repairs. In obedience to these instructions she was dismantled on the 30th of December; and on the 15th of January she was bought, by the navy agent for 13,549 dollars. In March, the French commercial agent represented to the secretary of state the destitute state of the French prisoners taken on board the Bercéau, no funds having been provided by France for their relief, and requested advances, reimbursable by his government. In consequence of this representation, the secretary of the navy instructed his agent to furnish each person, before his delivery, with such cheap clothing as would be sufficient with what he had, to make him comfortable, and to pay each officer, to enable the discharge of contracted debts, two dollars a week for the whole time he had lived at his own expense.
On the 19th of March, the French Charge des Affaires, Mr. Pichon, addressed a letter to the secretary of state, stating that the First Consul, desirous of removing the remembrance of all differences, had not waited for information whether the government of the United States would ratify the convention, before he performed these stipulations which were to have effect from the date of its signature; and that reposing entire confidence in the United States, he had given instructions calculated not only to insure full justice for the past, in a manner consonant to the obligations of the convention, but also to prevent in future unauthorised measures towards the commerce and navigation of the United States, either on the part of the administration, or of individuals. Mr. Pichon expresses a strong assurance that the modifications of the convention will be accepted by the First Consul, and concludes by attracting the attention of the secretary to that part of it, which relates to the restitution of national ships, among which he notices the Insurgente, a French captured frigate, intimating the probability of her being lost, and expressing his impression that it would appear reasonable to the President to restore her, or an equivalent, to the republic.
On the 20th of March, the executive animated by the same sentiments expressed by the French government, came to a determination to restore the Bercéau; and accordingly on that day the secretary of the navy gave the following directions to his agent:
"The French national ship the Bercéau, captured by captain Little, is to be restored under the treaty.
"You will please to cause her to be delivered, with all her guns, ammunition, apparel, and every thing belonging to her, to the order of Mr. Pichon, commissary general and Charge des Affaires, from the
French government to the government of the United States, whenever such orders shall appear.
"This business should be done as if no reluctance accompanied the restoration. We are now at peace with France, and we should act as if we returned to a state of amity with pleasure. Let there be no cause or complaint against the government or its agents."
On the 1st of April, further instructions were given by the secretary. He says:
"I have to request that you will be pleased to ascertain without delay the state of the French national ship Le Bercéau was in at the time of her capture, as to her armament, stores and provisions, and to cause her to be put in the same condition before she is delivered to the French government."
On the 24th of June the navy agent addressed the following letter to the secretary:
"On Monday the 22d, the corvette Le Bercéau was delivered to the commissary of the French government, and the captain at the same time took charge of her. At the request of the commissary and captain, and from the necessity of the case, I have furnished some articles which may not have been on board at the time of the capture, such as hummocks, blankets, and then on board, they were retained wholly or in part by the crew. The captain now wishes to be furnished with silver spoons, plated ware, china, &c. for his cabin. These I cannot provide without your special directions, as I do not suppose they were on board at the time of the capture. The commissary is willing on the part of his government, to engage to pay for all articles supplied, that probably were not then on board the corvette."
Subsequent letters from the agent state the repairs made to have amounted to 32,833 dollars 54 cents; in one of which he says:
"I have presumed it was the meaning of the instructions, though not fully expressed, that the corvette should be restored, in all respects, to the condition she was in immediately anterior to the commencement of the action with the Boston. I have therefore endeavored, in directing the repairs and furnishing the supplies, to be governed as far as possible by this principle, which I made known to such of the principal workmen employed in

of the government; one for the purchase and repairs of vessels for our own navy; and also for carrying treaties into effect. The repairs of the Bercu were made with a view to her forming a part of the navy, and if so, a liberal appropriation had been made by the creation of the fund; or they were made with a view of her delivery to France under the stipulations of the French treaty; and if so, the second fund was appropriated to this among other purposes. But it is insisted that in this case, the treaty not being completely ratified, the general appropriation for carrying treaties into effect did not apply. This argument, however, by attempting to prove too much, proves nothing. The truth is, that the rigid observance of forms that apply to individuals do not always hold good as to nations. It is of infinite importance to hasten the effects resulting from a state of returning amity. The propitious season should be seized, and the enthusiasm excited by such an indication should be made use of as one of the best instruments for carrying all the necessary arrangements into operation. Hence governments mutually confiding in each other, often pursue those measures immediately after an agreement to preliminary articles, which are in strictness only required subsequent to their final ratification. In particular cases, some steps are indispensable; especially where articles have been recently engaged. When, therefore, government has full confidence in the final ratification, they have a right, as to all these purposes, to use the funds appropriated generally to carrying treaties into effect. Where is the authority that decides that preliminary articles do not constitute treaties? In some respects, they unquestionably do.
The vast importance of maintaining a good understanding with France will appear hereafter when the Louisiana treaty is considered. The British treaty, notwithstanding the low estimation in which it was probably held by the members of the new administration, was likewise executed with scrupulous good faith. On this topic not a murmur of discontent has been heard. We have seen that the provision of that treaty that related to the recovery of mutual claims against the two governments had been suspended during the presidency of Mr. Adams. The conduct of the negotiation for removing the differences that gave rise to this suspension devolved on Mr. Jefferson. Had the new administration desired to extend the differences between the United States and Great Britain, they had again the fairest opportunity. The pretensions of England were arrogant; the claims of America were founded in justice; while then the latter were demanded, the former might have been rejected. But a far different course was pursued. The spirit of Mr. Jay's treaty was consulted, and it was manifest, with whatever justice, that it contemplated a liberal satisfaction of British pretensions, as well as a full compensation of American claims. This spirit was adhered to; the existing train of negotiation was not disturbed; measures were even taken to accelerate it; in consequence of which the American merchant has received a satisfaction for recent claims as have been allowed by the appointed tribunal; and a gross sum has been paid to the British government which has assumed the claims of its own subjects against the United States.
It has been said that the present administration is hostile to the mercantile interest and delights in its depression. Were this true, would they not, in this instance, have taken a different course? By rendering the negotiations abortive, they would have sacrificed the claims of the merchants, to the amount of near six millions of dollars, and would have avoided the payment out of the national treasury of near three millions, for which the whole nation is taxed. This would have been a severe blow against that interest, inasmuch as while it virtually inflicted on our merchants a loss of six millions, it would have relieved the nation from three millions, which they have agreed to pay.
The effects of the scrupulous good faith with which this treaty has been observed are conspicuous. There subsists an honorable confidence between the two nations, between whom, there previously existed hostile distrust. This confidence has not only indicated itself in acts of a negative character, arising from the abstention of England to injure the commerce of the United States, but it has also manifested itself in several acts of positive benefit.
There are strong reasons to believe that these amicable sentiments have been efficaciously improved to produce an impression on the British government of the interest of that nation, by a deportment of justice, to cultivate the good will of a nation at present next in mercantile importance to herself, and destined at no remote period to attain a superior rank. Hence those important relaxations of her navigation act which we have recently experienced, and the unprecedented exemption of our seamen from impressment. We say unprecedented. For notwithstanding the criminal outrages recently committed before New York, the aggregate number of impressments is greatly reduced; and if the public prints are to be relied on, an honorable disposition has already been manifested on the part of the British government to make amends for these unauthorized aggressions. Mr. Jay's treaty has, it is true, been permitted to expire. But the very circum-
stances attendant on this event prove the friendly sentiments entertained by England; since without a commercial treaty, we remain in the enjoyment of all the privileges we possessed with one; so much so that the expiration of the treaty has not produced the least sensible effect on the trade between the two countries. What part, or whether any of that treaty will be renewed, we pretend not to say. The conjecture, however, that several of its provisions, containing limitations on the commercial rights of our citizens, will be rejected, may be rationally indulged. However ready we may be to facilitate the honest intercourse of our citizens in the promotion of their lawful concerns, we trust, and confidently believe that a wise administration, considering itself charged not only with the immediate but also the eventual welfare of America, will abstain from doing any thing which shall sacrifice the one to the other.
CURTUS. (Subject of foreign relations to be continued.)
Congressional Register. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, November 7, 1804.
Another letter in the German language similar to those received last session was laid by Mr. Speaker on the clerk's table.
Doctor Leib observed the narrow limits to which the members were confined by the reduced size of the chamber they now occupied, and the difficulty the members were exposed to in passing and repassing the lobby, by the admission of strangers. He was forced by these considerations to move the house to rescind one of their rules which permitted the members to introduce strangers. But as another required that motions for altering the standing rules of the house should only be made on giving one day's previous notice, he contented himself with laying his motion on the table.
On motion of Doctor Leib, a committee of accounts was appointed, whose duty it is to superintend and control the expenditure of the contingent fund of the house, and to audit and settle all accounts charged upon the same.
The Secretary of the Senate, Mr. Otis, delivered a message to the house informing that the Senate had formed a quorum, and were ready to proceed to business.
Also, that the Senate had appointed a committee to join a committee of the house to wait upon the President of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of the two houses are assembled, and ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make.
Mr. R. Griswold moved to refer to the committee of Claims the petition of Moses Tryon, and R. Law, jun. presented last session, praying a proportion of salvage, which they consider to have accrued to them under the law on this subject passed in 1799, and it was referred accordingly.
A message from the Senate, informing that they had concurred in the resolution of the house that two Chaplains of different denominations be appointed, and on their part they had appointed the Rev. Mr. McCormick.
Mr. Thomas of New York, moved to proceed by ballot to appoint a Chaplain on the part of the house.
Rev. Wm. Benty of Salem, Massachusetts, and Rev. Mr. Parkinson were nominated.
Upon examining the ballot, the votes were found to be for Mr. Benty, 61 Mr. Lawrie, 21 Mr. Parkinson, 13 Mr. Gantt, 2
The first named gentleman having a majority of the whole number of votes, was consequently appointed, and Mr. Beckley was desired to acquaint the Senate therewith.
Mr. Newton presented the petition of John McClelland, an old and disabled soldier of the Revolutionary War who had been severely wounded at the battle of Kettle Springs in 1780, praying some additional assistance; referred to the committee of claims.
On motion, the petitions of Edmund Briggs and others were severally referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. J. Randolph reported from the joint Committee appointed to wait upon the President, that the committee had performed that service and received for answer, that he would make a communication to Congress, in writing, at 12 o'clock to-morrow.
SENATE. Wednesday, November 7, 1804.
Eighteen members attended, who, constituting a quorum, proceeded to business.
A committee consisting of Messrs. S. Smith and Baldwin, was appointed to join the committee of the House of Representatives to wait on the President, to inform him that the two houses had formed quorum, and were ready to receive any communication he might be pleased to make. Rev. Mr. McCormick was chosen Chaplain.
The votes were for Mr. McCormick, 10 Dr. Gantt, 7
Thursday, November 8.
This day at 12 o'clock, the President of the United States delivered the following Message to both Houses of Congress.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
To a people, fellow citizens, who sincerely desire the happiness and prosperity of other nations, to those who justly calculate that their own well being is advanced by that of the nations with which they have intercourse, it will be a satisfaction to observe, that the war, which was lighted up in Europe a little before our last meeting, has not yet extended its flames to other nations, nor been marked by the calamities which sometimes stain the footsteps of war. The irregularities too on the ocean, which generally harass the commerce of neutral nations, have in distant parts disturbed ours less than on former occasions. But, in the American seas, they have been greater from peculiar causes; and even within our harbors and jurisdiction, infringements on the authority of the laws have been committed which have called for serious attention.
The friendly conduct of the governments, from whose officers and subjects these acts have proceeded, in other respects, and in places more under their observation and control, gives us confidence, that our representations on this subject will have been properly regarded.
While noticing the irregularities committed on the ocean by others, those on our own part should not be omitted, nor left unprovided for. Complaints have been received, that persons residing in the United States, have taken on themselves to arm merchant vessels and to force a commerce into certain ports and countries in defiance of the laws of those countries. That individuals should undertake to wage private war, independently of the authority of their country, cannot be permitted in a well ordered society. Its tendency to produce aggression on the laws and rights of other nations, and to endanger the peace of our own, is so obvious, that I doubt not you will adopt measures for restraining it effectually in future.
Soon after the passage of the act of the last session, authorising the establishment of a district and port of entry on the waters of the Mobile, we learnt that its object was misunderstood on the part of Spain. Candid explanations were immediately given, and assurances, that, reserving our claims in that quarter as a subject of discussion and arrangement with Spain, no act was meditated in the mean time inconsistent with the peace and friendship existing between the two nations; and that conformably to these intentions would be the execution of the law. That government had however thought proper to suspend the ratification of the convention of 1802. But the explanations which would reach them soon after, and still more the confirmation of them by the tenor of the instrument establishing the port and district, may reasonably be expected to replace them in the dispositions and views of the whole subject which originally dictated the convention.
I have the satisfaction to inform you that the objections which had been urged by that government against the validity of our title to the country of Louisiana have been withdrawn: its exact limits however remaining still to be settled between us. And to this is to be added that having prepared and delivered the stock created in execution of the convention of Paris, of April 30th, 1803, in consideration of the cession of that country, we have received from the government of France an acknowledgment in due form of the fulfilment of that stipulation.
With the nations of Europe in general our friendship and intercourse are undisturbed; and from the governments of the belligerent powers especially, we continue to receive those friendly manifestations which are justly due to an honest neutrality, and to such good offices consistent with that, as we have opportunities of rendering.
The activity and success of the small force employed in the Mediterranean in the early part of the present year, the reinforcements sent into that sea, and the energy of the officers having command in the several vessels, will, I trust, by the sufferings of war, reduce the barbarians of Tripoli to the desire of peace on proper terms. Great injury however ensues to ourselves as well as to others interested, from the distance to which prizes must be brought for adjudication, and from the impracticability of bringing him to such as are not sea-worthy.
The Bey of Tunis having made requisitions unauthorised by our treaty, their rejection has produced from him some expressions of discontent. But to those who expect us to calculate whether a compliance with unjust demands will not cost us less than a war, we must leave as a question of calculation for them also, whether to retire from unjust demands will not cost them less than a war. We can do to each other very sensible injuries by war. But the mutual advantages of peace make that the best interest of both.
Peace and intercourse with the other powers on the same coast continue on the footing on which they are established by treaty.
In pursuance of the act providing for the temporary government of Louisiana, the necessary officers for the territory of Orleans were appointed in due time to commence the exercise of their functions on the 1st day of October. The distance however of some of them, and indispensable previous arrangements, may have retarded its commencement in some of its parts. The form of government thus provided having been considered but as temporary, and open to such future improvements as further information of the circumstances of our brethren there might
suggest, it will of course be subject to your consideration.
In the district of Louisiana it has been thought best to adopt the division into sub-ordinate districts which had been established under its former government. These being five in number, a commanding officer has been appointed to each, according to the provisions of the law, and so soon as they can be at their stations that district will also be in its due state of organization. In the mean time their places are supplied by the officers before commanding there, and the functions of the governor and judges of Indiana having commenced, the government we presume, is proceeding in its new form. The lead mines in that district offer so rich a supply of that metal as to merit attention. The report now communicated will inform you of their state, and of the necessity of immediate enquiry into their occupation and titles.
With the Indian tribes established within our newly acquired limits, I have deemed it necessary to open conferences for the purpose of establishing a good understanding and neighbourly relations between us. So far as we have yet learned, we have reason to believe that their dispositions are generally favorable and friendly. And, with these dispositions on their part, we have in our own hands means which cannot fail us, for preserving their peace and friendship. By pursuing an uniform course of justice towards them, by aiding them in all the improvements which may better their condition, and especially by establishing a commerce on terms which shall be advantageous to them, and only not losing to us, and so regulated as that no inconveniences of our own, or any other nation, may be permitted to disturb the natural effects of our just and friendly offices, we may render ourselves so necessary to their comfort and prosperity, that the protection of our citizens from their disorderly members will become their interest and their voluntary care. Instead therefore of an augmentation of military force proportioned to our extension of frontier, I propose a moderate enlargement of the capital employed in that commerce as a more effectual, economical and humane instrument for preserving peace and good neighborhood with them.
On this side the Mississippi an important relinquishment of native title has been received from the Delawares. That tribe, desiring to extinguish in their people the spirit of hunting, and to convert superfluous lands into the means of improving what they retain, has ceded to us all the country between the Wabash and Ohio, south of, and including the road from the Rapids towards Vincennes; for which they are to receive annuities in animals and implements for agriculture, and in other necessaries. This acquisition is important not only for its extent and fertility, but as, fronting three hundred miles on the Ohio, and near half that on the Wabash, the produce of the settled country descending those rivers will no longer pass in review of the Indian frontier, but in a small portion; and, with the cession heretofore made by the Kaskaskias, nearly consolidates our possessions north of the Ohio, in a very respectable breadth from Lake Erie to the Mississippi. The Piankeshaws having some claim to the country ceded by the Delawares, it has been thought best to quiet that by fair purchase also. So soon as the treaties on this subject shall have received their constitutional sanctions, they shall be laid before both houses.
The act of Congress of February 23, 1803, for building and employing a number of gun boats, is now in a course of execution to the extent there provided for. The obstacle to the naval enterprise which vessels of this construction offer for our sea port towns, their utility towards supporting within our waters the authority of the laws, the promptness with which they will be manned by the seamen and militia of the place in the moment they are wanted, the facility of their assembling from different parts of the coast to any point where they are required in greater force than ordinary, the economy of their maintenance and preservation from decay when not in actual service, and the competence of our finances to this defensive provision without any new burthen, are considerations which will have due weight with Congress in deciding on the expediency of adding to their number from year to year, as experience shall test their utility, until all our important harbors, by these and auxiliary means, shall be secured against insult and opposition to the laws.
No circumstance has arisen since your last session which calls for any augmentation of our regular military force. Should any improvement occur in the militia system, that will be always seasonable.
Accounts of the receipts and expenditures of the last year, with estimates for the ensuing one will, as usual, be laid before you.
The state of our finances continues to fulfil our expectations. Eleven millions and an half of dollars, received in the course of the year ending on the 30th of September last, have enabled us, after meeting all the ordinary expenses of the year, to pay upwards of three millions six hundred thousand dollars of the public debt, exclusive of interest. This payment, with those of the two preceding years, has extinguished upwards of twelve millions of principal, and a greater sum of interest, within that period; and, by a proportionate diminution of interest renders already sensible the effect of the
growing sum yearly applicable to the discharge of principal.
It is also ascertained that the revenue accrued during the last year exceeds that of the preceding; and the probable receipts of the ensuing year, may safely be relied on as sufficient, with the sum already in the Treasury, to meet all the current demands of the year, to discharge upwards of three millions and an half of the engagements incurred under the British and French conventions, and to advance in the further redemption of the funded debt as rapidly as had been contemplated.
These, fellow citizens, are the principal matters which I have thought it necessary at this time to communicate for your consideration and attention. Some others will be laid before you in the course of the session. But in the discharge of the great duties confided to you by our country, you will take a broader view of the field of legislation. Whether the great interests of agriculture, manufactures, commerce or navigation, can, within the pale of your constitutional powers, be aided in any of their relations? Whether laws are provided in all cases where they are wanting? Whether those provisions are exactly what they should be? Whether any abuses take place in their administration or in that of the public revenues? Whether the organization of the public agents, or of the public force is perfect in all its parts? In fine, whether any thing can be done to advance the general good?—are questions within the limits of your functions, which will necessarily occupy your attention. In these and other matters, which you in your wisdom may propose for the good of our country, you may count with assurance on my hearty co-operation and faithful execution.
TH: JEFFERSON. NEW ORLEANS, October 4.
On Tuesday the 2d instant, William C. C. Claiborne, Governor of the Territory of Orleans, took the oaths of office, which were administered in the Hall of the Municipality, by James Pitot, Esq. Mayor of this city, in presence of the officers civil and military, the clergy, and of a large concourse of respectable citizens: Previous to taking the oaths the Governor delivered the following address, which was afterwards read in French by Mr. Derbigny:
FELLOW CITIZENS,
The President of the United States having been pleased to appoint me Governor of that part of Louisiana, which is constituted 'The Territory of Orleans,' I have attended in this Hall, fellow citizens, to take in your presence the oaths of office required by law.
NEW-YORK, November 2. Capt. Cornwall, of the brig Georgia Packet, arrived yesterday from Cadiz, informs, that Moreau is still at that place, and that the probability of his coming to this country does not appear so strong as former advices gave ground to believe. Opinions on this subject, he says, were various: one class entertaining the idea that he only waited the accompaniment of his lady in order to bid a long adieu to Europe; while another did not hesitate to give it as their opinion, that it was not the general's object to come to America, but that he intended to wait the denouement of the tragi-comedy at present acting on the theatre of France, expecting that the time would ere long arrive when he might return in peace to his native soil. With this opinion we cannot coincide. General Moreau is too well acquainted with the character of the usurper to think himself safe in a country where the tyrant's will is law—where he need only give the order, and the veteran falls. Yesterday morning a brig went ashore at the Hook, and the wind blew fresh from the south east last evening, it is feared that she may be much injured, if not totally lost.

RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 4 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Flour, Corn, Meal, Bran, Whiskey.
The arguments drawn from the event of the French revolution, to discourage the defence of our liberties, are the weakest to be imagined. An ingenious mind would react in this manner. Can the habits of a people form an insuperable obstacle to their political renovation?
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CONNECTICUT.
Thursday, October 18. After the roll was called this morning, the speaker requested Mr. Samuel Hart, jr. to rise in his place, that the object of the resolution past last evening, might be carried into effect.
Mr. Hart did not rise. The speaker a second time requested him to rise in his place. Mr. Hart observed that he did not know of any rule of the house, which compelled him to rise; if there were any such rule, he wished to know it.
Mr. Daggett then remarked, that if there were no specific rule of the house which compelled a member to rise when particularly addressed by the speaker, common decency and propriety required it. There was no law which compelled a man to rise in a court of justice when addressed by the court.
Mr. Judson followed him to the same effect. Mr. Cleveland then remarked that if there were no rule of the house which compelled him to rise, he trusted the house could make a rule to get him out of it, and would do it pretty soon, &c.
The sense of the house was then taken on the question, and they approved of the decision made by the speaker. Mr. Hart then rose and the speaker proceeded to reprimand him. No acknowledgment was made by Mr. Hart.
NEW-YORK, November 5. THE FRIGATES.—The French frigates La Sybille and Didon, which passed Hellgate on Friday afternoon, were seen at about 10 o'clock on Saturday morning, off Plumb Island, near the outlet of the Sound, with a favorable wind.
The Frenchmen have certainly out manoeuvred the British, and while the latter were quietly watching the principal entrance to the harbor, have made their escape through the postern.
From a late London Paper. BIRMINGHAM THEATRICALS. (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) I was induced, on Monday night, to
visit the Theatre, in consequence of hearing the fame of young Roscius sounded far and near. Mr. Hall, with an eye to the main chance, engaged him to perform the part of Hamlet for his benefit, for which service he gave him 20 guineas.
The character of Hamlet is one which calls for the utmost exertions of the performer, and in which it is requisite no mean share of ability should be displayed. I must confess, "seeing what I have seen" in London, and considering the youth of the candidate for fame, I went rather prejudiced; I was too well acquainted with common report, not to know, that it sometimes partook of the traveller's talent and would lie on the wrong side of truth.
The young Roscius, whose real name is WILLIAM HENRY WEST BETTY, was born on the 15th of September, 1791, at Shrewsbury, of very respectable parents. His general deportment is that of a well educated boy, much used to genteel life.
ANACHARSIS' TRAVELS.
SUBSCRIBERS to the TRAVELS of ANACHARSIS the YOUNGER in GREECE, are respectfully informed, that the work is completed and will be ready for delivery by the 20th of this month (November).
THE LECTURES ON LAW AND POLICE at the COLLEGE of WILLIAM & MARY will commence on the 20th of November.
FOR SALE.
To be sold, on Saturday the 24th of November, inst. at the subscriber's plantation, two miles from Charlottesville, Four Likely Young Negro Men, For cash. Also, on a liberal credit, at the same time, a Wagon and Team—a valuable Brood Mare, and several Follies of good blood—all his stock of Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Plantation Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE stockholders are hereby notified, that the second instalment on their shares will become due on Friday, the 7th of December, when payment must be made at the Bank. J. BROOKENBROUGH, Cashier. Richmond, 12th November, 1804.
THE Subscriber is authorised to Rent the HOUSE at Hay Market, now occupied by John Heath, Esq. The house is large and convenient, and may be obtained on reasonable terms. Possession will be given on the first of December, when Mr. Heath's term expires. PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. November 13, 1804.
JUST received from Rhode Island and for sale by the subscriber, at the lower part of the brick tenement of Mr. Michael Grantland's, a few doors below the market, a quantity of Cider, Apples, Onions & Cheese, a few barrels of Liver Oil, a few pipes of Apple Brandy, and a general assortment of Groceries—all of which will be sold at reduced prices, for cash or country produce. B. JONES. November 12, 1804.
THE creditors of John Murray, deceased, are once more requested to lodge their claims properly authenticated, in the office of William Hay, of the City of Richmond, to whom is referred the settlement of the accounts of his estate, by an order of the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, on or before the twelfth day of December next. WM. MURRAY. November 12, 1804.
BOOKS.
For sale at S. PEASANT'S Printing-Office and Book-Store, near the Bridge, Richmond.
Volney's View of the Soil and Climate of the United States of America: With Supplementary Remarks upon Florida; on the French Colonies on the Mississippi and Ohio, and in Canada; and on the aboriginal tribes of America—Translated, with occasional Remarks, by C. B. Brown, of Philadelphia.—With Maps and Plates. The Pennsylvania Farmer: being a selection from the most approved Treatises on Husbandry, interspersed with observations and experiments—By Job Roberts. The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 vols. Darwin's Temple of Nature. on Education. The Builder's Universal Price Book containing a correct list of prices to the works of the several artificers concerned in building, in dollars and cents: with observations on erecting sound and permanent buildings—By John Evans, Architect of Washington City. History of the French Consulate, under Napoleon Bonaparte, being an authentic narrative of his administration; including a sketch of his life—interspersed with anecdotes, and a faithful statement of in exciting transactions, until the renewal of hostilities in 1803. By W. Barre. The Married Lady's Companion, or, Poor Man's Friend—By Dr. Saml. K. Jennings, of New London, Virginia. Life of Kotzebue. More's Strictures on Female Education. Life of Bonaparte. Mazarini's Rambles. Blair's Lectures. The American Clerk's Magazine, and Young Convoyancer's Pocket Companion; containing all the necessary forms of articles of agreement, bonds, bills, recognizances, leases and releases, letters or powers of attorney, awards, bills of sale, gifts, grants, assignments, mortgages, surrenders, jointures, covenants, coparcenary, hips, letters of license, &c &c with necessary directions for making distresses for rent, &c. as the law between landlord and tenant now stands. The whole made conformable to the laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the state of Virginia—By a gentleman of the Bar.—Price One Dollar. The New Introduction to Reading; or, a collection of Easy Lessons arranged on an approved plan; calculated to acquire, with ease, a fluency of speech, and to facilitate the improvement of youth—Designed as an Introduction to the Speaker, English Reader, Columbian Orator, &c. Compendium of Ash's Grammatical Instruction; or, an easy Introduction to Latham's English Grammar with considerable alterations, and a concise Syntax—Adapted to the use of schools.—Alexandria edition. Pindley's History of the Insurrection in Pennsylvania. Gordon's History of the American Revolution. Docter Wittman's Travels in Turkey, Asia-Minor, Syria and across the Desert into Egypt, in 1799, 1800 and 1801. Stephens's History of the Wars which arose out of the French Revolution: to which is prefixed a review of the causes of that event. Warner & Hanna's edition of Select Plays, 5 vols. 12mo. the 6th vol. which will complete the collection, is in the press. The Bible in 4 handsome octavo volumes, well bound. This edition is offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country—a gold medal was given to Robert Carr, the printer, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June. Elegant quarto family bibles, from 4 dols. 50 cts to 10 dols. 50 cts. Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for promoting useful knowledge. The poetical works of John Milton, elegant (American) pocket edition, in 4 vols. The Literary Magazine or Senn, 1804 inclusive Poems, by William Cowper (including the Task) of the Inner Temple, Esq. elegant American edition, with plates, 2 vols. Armstrong and Green's Poems, one neat pocket vol. new American edition. Letters on the Elementary Principles of Education, by Miss Hamilton, author of the Memoirs of Modern Philosophers, &c. 2 vols. The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, with an account of his Life and Writings, elegant edition. The Juvenile Magazine. The Censor Repository, 3 vols. Johnson's English Dictionary in miniature, a neat (American) pocket vol. equal in every respect to the English edition. Life of Doctor Darwin, by Miss Seward. Commercial Dictionary, 1st and 2d vols. American Museum, 13 vols. Simson's Euclid, a new edition. Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis, translated into English verse, by W. Gifford, Esq. Letters of Junius, with notes and illustrations, historical, political, biographical and critical, by Robert Heron, Esq. A brief Retrospect of the 18th Century; containing a sketch of the Revolutions and Improvements in Science, Arts and Literature, during that period, by Samuel Miller, A. M. of New York, 2 vols. 8vo. King of Prussia's Works, 15 vols. The Journal of Andrew Ellicott, commissioner on the part of the United States for determining the boundary between the U. S. and Spain—containing remarks on the situation, soil, rivers, natural productions, and diseases of the different countries on the Ohio, Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico, with six Maps, comprehending the Ohio, the Mississippi from the mouth of the Ohio to the Gulf of Mexico, the whole of West Florida, and part of East Florida, &c. &c. 1 vol. quarto. The History of France, from the earliest times to the death of Louis XVI. from the French of Velly, Villaret, Garnier, Mercier, Daniel, and other eminent Historians, by John Gifford, Esq.—and continued from the above period, by a Citizen of the United States, 4 vols. quarto. Toller's Law of Executors. Goldsmith's natural History, abridged, 3 vols. The Repertory of Arts, 16 vols. New Editions of Webster's, Universal, Columbian and Dilworth's Spelling Books, by the dozen or hundred. A very general and large collection of Children's Books, with elegant engravings. Smith's Wealth of Nations. Kotzebue's Works. Walker's New Critical Pronouncing Dictionary; considered the best English Dictionary extant. Thomas Paine's Works. Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography. Hermispring, or man as he is not, a novel. Monimia, a new novel, by a Lady of Philadelphia. Morse's Universal Gazetteer, a new and much improved edition, just published, in 2 vols. Rowlett's Table of Interest and Discount. Jones's Book-Keeping. Moniteur's Commercial Dictionary, containing the present state of Mercantile Law, practice and Custom, 3 vols.
MONTAGUE COPE AUSTIN.
IN pursuance of an order of his Majesty's Court of Exchequer, dated the 31st day of July, 1804, made on the hearing of a certain cause there depending, in which James Raven is plaintiff, and Daniel Sutton and others defendants; whereby it is referred to Abel Moysey, Esq. the deputy to his Majesty's Remembrancer of the said court, to enquire whether Montague Cope Austin in the pleadings of the said cause named (whose father was an attorney at Peterborough, in the county of Northampton, and who was born there, and went first to school with a clergyman of the name of Lloyd, at Islington in the county of Middlesex, and from thence was removed to the Charter House, and who in the year 1776 or 1777, entered as a common sailor on board a merchant ship then lying in the river Thames and bound to the West-Indies, and who previous to his going to sea, when about the age of 15 years or thereabouts, resided at Durham in the county of Durham, and who it is supposed resided about the year 1783 in the neighborhood of James river in America) is living or dead, and if dead whether or not he died under the age of 21 years, and if he survived the age of 21 years, then in such case who is the said Montague Cope Austin's heir at law—Notice is hereby given, that the said Montague Cope Austin (if living) is peremptorily desired personally or by his solicitor, to appear on or before the 1st day of March next, before the said Abel Moysey, and identify himself, or to send such information whereby he may be read and identified. And if the said Montague Cope Austin be dead, such person or persons as claim to be his heir at law, are desired to come in before the said Abel Moysey and prove the same, or to give information how they respectively make out and substantiate such claim; and any person or persons who can give information of the said Montague Cope Austin, being living, or of his having so died, and whether or not he attained his age of 21 years, and if he attained such age, who is or are his heir at law, are requested to give notice thereof to the said Abel Moysey, at his Chambers in the Exchequer Office, in the Inner Temple, London, or to
THOMAS & AMOS LADD. Richmond, Nov. 10, 1804.
The Grand Lodge of Virginia WILL meet in the Mason's Hall, in the City of Richmond, at six o'clock in the evening of Monday the 10th day of December next. W. H. FITZWYLLSONN, G. S. Richmond, Nov. 10, 1804.
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Burnley, to answer the purposes therein specified, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 20th day of December next, three hundred and eighty two and one half ACRES OF LAND, lying in the lower end of Louisa, immediately on the Richmond road, leading from Louisa courthouse, adjoining the lands of Jesse Hoggard, Seth Burnley, John Egges, Mrs. Christmass &c. On this land there is a small plantation, orchard, a tolerable good dwelling house, barn and out-houses, immediately on the road. WM. G. POINDEXTER, Trustee. November 4th, 1804.
FOR SALE.
A valuable tract of Land, CONTAINING fifteen hundred acres, lying in the county of Washington in this state, on the waters of Randle creek, on both sides of Harrold's creek, branches of the north fork of Holston river, and within about three miles of the town of Abingdon—For terms, which will be very liberal, apply to the subscriber, next door to Capt. Richardson's, on the main street. HENRY MARKS. Richmond, Nov. 14, 1804.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN on Thursday night the first instant, from Dinwiddie county, about eight miles from Petersburg, out of the stable, a bright sorrel HORSE, with grey eyes and bald face, and all four of his legs white nearly or perhaps up to his knees, about ten feet ten inches high, eight or nine years old, switch tail, and shed all round when he went away—there may be some other marks about him, but I do not at this time remember any other. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to Mr. Giles Wits in the said county, or at Mrs. Lucy Phillips' in Amelia, near Chippingham church, or any reasonable charge for any information where I may get him again. COALMAN WILLS. November 8th, 1804.
GERMAN ALMANACKS.
FOR 1805. Just published, and for sale at this office, ESSAYS ON THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS; MARCELLUS, Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in December, 1803.
By Subscription.
THE motive for adopting this measure, and for a low premium, is to endeavor to give a larger scope, and to bring before the public what is valuable, sooner than could be done by other means: the exertions of individuals, should be employed in a generous manner for public good; and that their expenses should be covered is reasonable: but false assertions, and selfish meanness, merit contempt. Ten Dollars, to be paid at the time of subscribing. Each subscriber shall be entitled to one Patent Licence, which may be sold or transferred; and may employ his own workman, to have a good Machine at the lowest possible cost, to be made according to the original: others than for subscribers, will be procured. Forty subscriptions being received, a workman chosen by the majority of recommendations, at the time of subscribing, shall be enabled and assisted to complete TUNSTALL'S PATENT THRESHING MACHINE, without further delay or trouble. Single Licences, to non subscribers, will be sold at 30 dollars each. The appropriation which the model has obtained, especially from those versed in such machines, as are now in use, gives solid ground to believe this improvement will be generally employed as soon as a fair trial can be made, which will at least prove a saving of 10 per cent. on each crop. WM. TUNSTALL, Patentee. Richmond, Va. Nov. 7th, 1804.
Justice is due to all Mankind.
A few days ago I deceived two of my journey-men in stealing, to wit, James Dempsey, an Irish man, and Martin O'Leary, a German, both professing the Chandler and Soap Boiling Business. I suppose they are gone to the northward to seek for work or plunder. I suspect Pat to be foreman in the above business. A third, whose given name is Charles, (his last name I am not in possession of), on the other two being detected, I believe they fear, immediately left this place; and his money, clothes and books are in my possession. From every circumstance during his stay with me, I have the highest opinion of the said Charles, and believe him to be strictly honest: I therefore wish he may find some channel to be informed of my opinion of him, and that he may thereby obtain his property now in my custody. THOMAS MAULE. Richmond, 11th mo. 10, 1804. It is hoped the notice in Baltimore and Philadelphia will republish the above advertisement.
STRAYED OR STOLEN.
FROM the commons of this city, on the 11th inst. TWO HORSES; one a likely bay about 3 years old, with a remarkable hole in the left side of his neck, occasioned we presume by his being snagg'd there when a colt; there is also a small knot on one of his thighs (we believe his right)—The other a black about 10 years old, it is believed he had some white hairs in his forehead, tho' we are not certain, one of his shoulders has been hurt and is a little withered, which occasions him sometimes to trot a little lame: they are both about 15 hands high; the bay was in fine order, and the black in tolerable good order; neither of them paces. Whoever will deliver the above horses to the subscribers or give information so that they may get them again, shall be liberally rewarded. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. Richmond, 11th Mo. 12, 1804.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY.
No. III. For the Promotion of Literature, Will POSITIVELY commence Drawing on the FOURTH DAY OF DEC. NEXT. 25,000 Dollars HIGHEST PRIZE. The Scheme contains 33,000 Tickets, of which 9,913 are Prizes, less than two and a half blanks to a prize—Deduction fifteen per cent. TICKETS And Halves, Quarters & Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT G. & R. WAITE'S PERMANENT LOTTERY OFFICES, No. 64, Maiden Lane, & No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York, AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES. Whole Tickets Dols. 6 50 | Quarters, Dols. 1 75 Halves, " 3 37 | Eighths, " 1 00 Distant Adventurers, by enclosing United States, Philadelphia or New-York bank notes, may have tickets forwarded them by post, to any part of the Union, by G. & R. WAITE, with the utmost punctuality: and the earliest intelligence sent of their success.—Cash advanced for prizes as soon as drawn. For the satisfaction of the Adventurers in Richmond and its vicinity, G. & R. W. are forward to the printer of this paper, the Managers' Official List of Prizes, as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number.—Letters (post paid) will be duly attended to. New-York, Oct. 2, 1804. (Im)

Valuable property for sale.
ON Thursday the 13th of December next, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, the PLANTATION whereon I now live, containing about one thousand acres, together with SEVENTY NEGROES , all the Stock, Plantation Utensils & Household Furniture . The terms of payment for the Land, will be one third cash, and the balance in two yearly instalments, for the payment of which, a deed of trust on the property will be required. On all the other articles, a credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with a proved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. This plantation is eligibly situated on the main road from New Canton to Richmond, two miles from the former place and the same distance from James river; it is at present under good fence, is well watered and timbered, has an excellent dwelling house, with kitchen, smoke house, &c. &c. all in good repair, and is generally allowed to be, in point of fertility, not inferior to any plantation in the neighbourhood. On the same place may be sold, on the premises, on a credit of twelve months, two well improved LOTS , in the town of New Canton, one of which is now leased for seven years, at forty-five pounds per annum. For this property bond and approved security (bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid) will be required. For further particulars enquire of Mr. George Watt, Richmond, or Mr. James Ream New Canton.
ROBERT HILL.
Buckingham county, 20th Sept. 1804. THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED. ONE situated at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Mason's Hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences. One other, situated in the Alley, between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse and that leading to May's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robins. The other situated on the back street, near Harris's Tobacco manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins. Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to
JOSPH GALLEGO,
Who has for sale, a light COACHEE , nearly new, with plated mounted Harness complete for two horses. Oct. 12, 1804.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia district, bearing date the 6th day of June, 1804, in behalf of Pinneas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards against David Rags and others, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Goodland courthouse, on the 29th day of November next.
A Tract of Land,
In said county, on Beaverdam creek, containing fifteen hundred acres more or less, including the land whereon the courthouse is situated, bounded by the lands of Samuel Woodson and others, and commonly called Ross's Goodland Courthouse Tract , or so much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of ten thousand dollars, and the expenses attending the sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. October 15th, 1804.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY—6th REQUISITION.
AT a meeting of the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 19th of October, 1804. Resolved, That the Shareholders pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the sum of fifteen dollars, on each share, on or before the first day of December next. Extract from the minutes. JAMES LANDER, CLK.
It is expected that shareholders, by purchase, will not fail to comply with the late former notice, requiring them to produce to the clerk, authenticated copies of their deeds of transfer. J. B.
NOTICE is hereby given,
that application will be made to the next General Assembly to vest in me all the property which Henry Skinner of Charles City county died possessed of, or entitled to. ANN BROWN.
RUN away from the subscriber,
on the 15th day of this month, a mulatto man by the name of SAM , between 30 and 40 years of age, about 6 feet high, has a blemish in one of his eyes, and has a very coarse voice. Whoever will deliver the said runaway to the subscriber, or secure him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be entitled to a reward of 150 DOLLARS exclusive of what the law allows. ARCHIBALD BRANCH. Buckingham Co. House, Oct. 29, 1804.
FALL GOODS.
COLIN MACRAE has received by the last arrivals from Europe, a very extensive SUPPLY OF GOODS , which will be sold on moderate terms for cash or produce, or on time to punctual men. Manchester, 31st October, 1804.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
TABLES
For receiving and paying the Gold Coins of Great Britain, Portugal, France, Spain, and the dominions of Spain, of their present standard, according to the act of Congress, regulating foreign coins. Passed the 9th February, 1793. Calculated for the use of the Bank of Virginia.
Valuable Property
FOR SALE. WILL be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the fourth day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, and continue from day to day until all is sold, the following Property, to wit:
A Tract of LAND, lying in the
county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Sandy river, containing by late survey 713 1-2 acres, in 100 of which is low grounds of excellent quality. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything more with respect to the land, (as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing it,) only to observe that the plantation is in good repair for cropping, and is within two miles of a valuable manufacturing mill on Appomattox, and about five from two inspections of tobacco, on the aforesaid river, viz. Jamestown and Farmville. Also, ten or fifteen likely VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES , Of all descriptions. My crop of Corn, Fodder and Oats; stock of Hogs, Cattle and Sheep; Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Tools, &c. &c. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, by the subscriber, living on the premises. OWEN HASKINS.
NEW VIRGINIA JUSTICE,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANT'S BOOK-STORE.
SLAVE BONDS
FOR sale at this office.
Notice...The office of su-
pervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfulfilled business in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States. And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the above-mentioned lands were sold in Dec. 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D.
June 27th, 1804.
MADEIRA WINE,
Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hogshead and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, 13th July, 1804.
A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing about 425 acres, lying partly in New Kent and partly in James City county, on each side of Dinwiddie creek, and extending below the bridge, whereon Lewis A. Pauly, esq. formerly resided. The dwelling house thereon is a large, new and commodious one; the store house, granary and various other houses, are all in good order. The quality of the soil is such as is usually found on Chickahominy, and both a tavern and some, it is believed, may be kept there to advantage. This valuable property is to be sold at the request of John L. Doores, esq. under a deed of trust made to the undersigned by Lewis A. Pauly, esq. to secure the payment of £ 500 with interest to the said Doores—the deed is recorded in the General Court. In the same deed a moiety of a LOT in Richmond is mentioned belonging to Mrs. Pauly, but as she did not execute the deed, that will not be offered for sale, and should she survive her husband, she will be entitled to a dower in the said tract of land, whereof it was deemed necessary to apprise those who might be induced to purchase. The sale will take place at one o'clock, or thereabout. CHAMPION TRAVIS. JAMES SEMPLE.
WILLIAM MCCAY,
Watch Maker, Richmond, Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES , a large quantity of fashionable SEALS, KEYS and CHAINS , which he will dispose of low for cash. He has also on hand, a few good CLOCKS . N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given,
That on the 17th day of November next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises,
One certain tract of Land,
Lying in the upper end of Goochland county, on the branches of the Birdcreek, adjoining the lands of Samuel Gist, David Ross, Daniel Slayton and others. This land is good for grain, and great part will bring tobacco. It will be sold by a power of attorney, the land being under a mortgage to me from Thomas Dickerson of Henry county. Whoever supposes they have claim on the above land, must come forward and make it known on the day of sale. THOMAS HENDERSON. FOR SALE, At Louisa Courthouse, on the first Wednesday in December next, one hundred and eighty-two Valuable Slaves ,
Valuable Slaves,
Consisting of men, women, boys and girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, deceased, among them is a valuable TANNER , regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February 1805, will be given, on the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted. CHARLES SMITH. Acting Executor of Christopher Smith, dec. October 1, 1804.
NOTICE.
SOME months ago, I gave my bond with security to Mr. Cornelius Buck, as agent for John James Garnett only surviving assignee of John Ellis a Bankrupt, and administrator of the said John Ellis, and William Nichols surviving partner of a mercantile house, under the firm of Nichols and Wilson—for £ 628 15s. payable to the said Buck as agent, on the 10th day of November next, it being the consideration for two lots. Since that time an attachment has issued from the Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, prohibiting me from paying and Mr. Buck from receiving, any money on account of the said persons. This notice is therefore intended as a caution to people not to take an assignment of said bond. It may probably prevent a mistake on the part of Mr. Buck and others. JAS. ROWLAND. October 9th, 1804.
TAKEN up about the 27th of August last and
committed to the jail of this county, an African negro, who says his name is CUDJEE , and that he belongs to James George, of Charleston, South Carolina; he appears to be between 50 and 60 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; had on when he was taken up a blue broad cloth coat, a red jacket and osnaburgs breeches. His ears have been burnt. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. WM. WORSHAM, keeper of the jail. Prince Edward, Virg. Oct. 20, 1804.
HENING'S
New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANT'S BOOK-STORE.
FOR SALE,
A very handsome Farm,
LYING IN CHARLES CITY, FIVE miles from City Point, 18 from Petersburg, 23 from Richmond; containing 435 acres. The land is of superior quality to that ridge which lies between James and Chickahominy rivers; 30 acres of it may be made meadow capable of being watered; the situation is high, dry and pleasant; the water excellent and in abundance; and the subscriber believes there are few healthier spots to be found in Virginia. On it he has just finished an excellent timber, under his own inspection, of the best selected timber, in a neighbourhood remarkable for good timber; it is 37 feet square, two stories high, with garret rooms, wainscotted throughout; high thro' the house—All necessary out houses just built. To save trouble the price is £ 1400, in two annual payments well secured. SAMUEL TYLER. Williamsburg, Oct. 17th, 1804.
COMMITTED to the jail of this
county on the 13th day of August last, a Negro Man named BEN , about five feet six or seven inches high, very black; he says he belongs to Burnett Lewis, and was hired by Burwell Bassett, Esq. guardian for said Lewis, to William Strode of Richmond. The owner is desired to take him out and pay his prison charges, or he will be dealt with according to law. J. H. CHRISTIAN, Deputy sheriff for Robert Boyd, sheriff of New Kent county. October 13th, 1804.
TO BE SOLD, For Ready Money.
In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, esq. in order to raise the sum of two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars and sixty five cents, with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 20th day of July, 1804, till payment—and the further sum of three thousand three hundred and sixty one dollars and sixty four cents, with the like interest from the 29th day of September, 1800, till payment, being the balance due on the two last instalments of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop deceased, under a decree of the High Court of Chancery, and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots & Tenements,
OR such part of them as may be necessary to raise the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale—An estate or plantation in Goochland, called Coles , containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd Creek, and purchased by the said Ross of the representatives of James Coe, of William Cole and of John Hughes & adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross. Also, an estate or plantation, all or the greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect , containing by estimation, twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Coe and Joseph Haden. Also, the following lots, in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit:—Lot No. 53, on which the warehouse is built—Lot No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes—and Lot No. 79, now or late in the occupation of J. Norvell. The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Saturday the 1st day of December next, and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested. John Wickham, } Trustees Benj. Mosby, } Geo. Greenhow, } Richmond, 17th Oct. 1804.
Valuable Property for sale.
On Thursday the 20th of December, will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises,
THE PLANTATION,
FOR SALE,
A very handsome Farm,
LYING IN CHARLES CITY, FIVE miles from City Point, 18 from Petersburg, 23 from Richmond; containing 435 acres. The land is of superior quality to that ridge which lies between James and Chickahominy rivers; 30 acres of it may be made meadow capable of being watered; the situation is high, dry and pleasant; the water excellent and in abundance; and the subscriber believes there are few healthier spots to be found in Virginia. On it he has just finished an excellent timber, under his own inspection, of the best selected timber, in a neighbourhood remarkable for good timber; it is 37 feet square, two stories high, with garret rooms, wainscotted throughout; high thro' the house—All necessary out houses just built. To save trouble the price is £ 1400, in two annual payments well secured. SAMUEL TYLER. Williamsburg, Oct. 17th, 1804.
TO RENT,
TENEMENT,
Till the 27th May, 1805, Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. Durand. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM M. KIM. Richmond, Sept. 8th, 1804.
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804.
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for sale, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
Robert Greenhow,
MERCHANT IN WILLIAMSBURG, Has just received, by the Commerce, Capt. Bowers, direct from London, a supply of
Useful & fashionable Goods
By the Brutus, Capt. Bunce, who is daily expected from Liverpool, his
Woolens, Ironmongery,
&c. will be received. All of which, being purchased with cash, from the manufacturers themselves, will be found good in their respective kinds; and as such offered on as low terms as they can be afforded, to his friends and countrymen, whose orders will always meet with his wonted attention. August 25th, 1804.
The subscribers agree to
run a SWEEP STAKES over the Pridesville Course, in Amelia county, on Thursday the 8th of November next, with Carts and Fines three years old this spring, and no more, carrying on each 85 lbs. Entrance fifty dollars, half forfeit. The subscription to close the 25th day of October next. The Carts and Fines to be accurately described at the time of entering. To run one mile heats. Entrance to be made by personal application, or letter directed to the subscriber, living at Pridesville. Three colts already entered. JAMES TOWNES, Jr. Amelia, 10th Sept. 1804.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of John S. Dawson, dec. of Amherst county, by bond, note or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same. And those having claims against the estate, are also requested to bring them forward legally authenticated, that they may be discharged. JOHN S. DAWSON, Administrator of John Dawson, dec. August 10, 1804.
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
THE COMMISSIONERS appointed
by Law to conduct the LOTTERY for the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE , earnestly entreat all those, who have been so obliging as to aid in the disposal of tickets, and who may not have completed, as yet, with a former similar request, to lose no time in transmitting to the subscriber, by post, a return conformable to the mode, which, to obviate disappointment in the required information, is hereto subjoined. It will readily be perceived, that, until the information now requested be obtained, the drawing cannot commence. On the part of the commissioners, there will not be a moment of unnecessary delay; and they flatter themselves, that those who have been active in befriending the interests of the college, will use the requisite exertions to facilitate the performance of a duty, which they are solicitous should be discharged with the utmost promptness, as well as with the strictest fidelity. It is hoped, the returns will be forwarded by the last of this month, at farthest. Signed, at the request of the commissioners, J. MADISON, Chairman.
Mode of Returns.
   1 2 3     Let this column contain the particular No. of each Ticket received, and from whom received. In this state the No. of each Ticket sold. In this state the settlement which has been made, and with whom.  
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on Wednesday evening last, a negro woman named AGGY , about five feet eight or nine inches high, thin visage, likely speaks remarkably quick, formerly the property of Wm. S. Slater of York county. She had on when she went away a blue half thick jacket, a green petticoat and old red cloak; (perhaps she may have changed her dress)—she has a small mark on the back of her neck. Whoever will deliver the said woman to me or secure her in jail so that I may get her again, shall receive the above reward from BENJ. WOLFE. Richmond, 6th Nov. 1804.
The subscriber wishes to sell for
cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the
Two Brick Tenements,
Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENILTON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
James Williams,
On the street leading from Shockoe creek to the Basin, fronting the Bell Tavern, intends to keep a BOARDING HOUSE , and wishes to take in 10 or 12 of the members of Assembly. Those who may favour him with their company may be assured of good accommodation and regular supper on moderate terms. Nov. 5, 1804.
Tickets in the Wil-
iam & Mary College Lottery are for
sale at this office. Purchasers to the number of ten tickets may be accommodated with a credit of sixty days from the commencement of drawing.
NICHOLAS HALLAM,
Two doors above the Sun-Tavern, has just received from the Isle of Wight, and for sale on the most moderate terms, Three thousand wt. of excellent BACON HAMS , and Middlings, and a supply of choice new and old NORFOLK CHEESE . Also, RUSS POTATOES . Likewise, an assortment of well chosen
GROCERIES,
Consisting of Leaf & Brown Sugars; Coffee, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea; Chocolate, Rice, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, and other spices; Dry Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines; Cognac, Peach and Apple Brandy; Rum, Holland and Country Gin; Whiskey, Molasses, &c.; Groceries and Stone Ware, and a variety of other articles in the Grocery line.
Doctor Wilson,
HAS taken (as a temporary residence) the house lately occupied by Doct. Adams opposite the Bell-Tavern, and intends to continue the Apothecaries business with the practice of Physic. He is now opening a part, and expects by the next arrivals from Philadelphia, a fresh and very general assortment of
MEDICINES,
And other articles in the Apothecaries line, which will be sold on the lowest terms. Orders from the county of Roanoke, &c. will be carefully attended to. Richmond, 25th June, 1804.
HART and SOUTHGATE,
Grocers and Commission Merchants, In the store lately occupied by Mr. Boulton, opposite Mr. Pleasants' Printing-Office, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND,
Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have laid in a general assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS of the first quality, which they are selling very low for ready money or produce at cash prices. Also, Queen's Ware, Patent Shot, Gunpowder, Indigo, &c. &c. and Hays's Philadelphia bottled Porter, of which they have a constant supply, by the dozen or single bottle. They have for sale, on Commission, CUT NAILS (from 3 to 20d) by the cask or small quantity; also, a quantity of SOAL LEATHER , for Cask, or to be battered for Wheat; and a pair of COLOGNE MILLSTONES , 3 feet 11 in. August 8, 1804.
THE subscribers having rented
a convenient Lumber House on the Canal Basin, offer their services under the firm of
C & T. SAUNDERS,
To receive all kinds of produce on STORAGE , and to dispose of on COMMISSION , to which strict attention and punctuality will be given. CHANCELLOR H. SAUNDERS, TARLTON SAUNDERS, Richmond, Sun Oct. 1804.
Doctor Wilson,
Has for sale, at his shop, opposite the Bell-Tavern, a small quantity of
RED BARK,
Of a quality greatly superior to such as is generally found in Richmond—Also, Jalap, Calomel, Rhubarb, Senna, Manna, Glauber Salt, Castor Oil, Tartar Emetic, Ipecacuanha, Opium, &c. &c. He desires to keep a constant & general supply of Medicines of the best quality that can be procured. Persons of needy circumstances by paying the common price of his medicines, will be provided for gratis. Richmond, 1st Oct. 1804.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Saunders, deceased, late of Chesterfield county, are hereby required to make them known to the subscriber on or before the fifteenth day of December next. EDWARD MOSELEY, Esq.