Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-07-05 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
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[No. 1274.]
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SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1806.
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Buckingham County, May term, 1806.
William Brown and Company, Complainants. Against Elisha Rakes and Jacob L. Abrahams, Defendants. ON the motion of the complainants by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of court that the defendant Elisha Rakes has removed himself without the jurisdiction of this court, to parts unknown, It is ordered and decreed , that unless the said defendant Rakes, shall appear here on or before August term next and answer the bill of the complainants, that the court will then proceed to decree the matter according to the prayer of the said bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, Rolfe Eldridge, Jr. D. C.
In Henrico County Court.
Elisha Liggan, Complainant. Against Robert Robinson and Polly his wife, who was Polly Liggan, widow of Samuel Liggan, dec. Henry Liggan, an infant child of the said decedent, and Robert Franklin and Mary Franklin, Willis Liggan, and Sherwood Liggan, Defs. THE defendants Willis and Sherwood Liggan not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the first Monday in September next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the courthouse door on two successive court days.
Teste, Geo. Chisman, D. C.
VIRGINIA:
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Pittsylvania County, the 21st day of May, 1806. Anthony Holloway and Anne his wife, John Yeaman and Mary his wife, & Henry Pell and Sarah his wife, Plaintiffs. Against Elisha L. Williams and Presley Williams, Defendants. THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the third Monday in August next and answer the plaintiffs' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in this state for eight weeks successively, and posted up at the front door of the courthouse on some court day.
A Copy—Teste, Will Tunstall, C. P. C.
Buckingham March Term, 1806.
Thomas Walke, Complainant. vs. John Heath, Elizabeth Heath and Edward Curd, Defendants. ON the motion of the complainant by his counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant John Heath is not an inhabitant of this state; It is ordered and decreed , that unless the said defendant, John, shall appear here on or before August term next, and answer the complainant's bill, that the same will then be taken for confessed; and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, and another copy of the said order be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, Rolfe Eldridge, Jr. D. C.
VIRGINIA:
In the Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in Richmond, the 25th March, 1806. John Pierce, surviving trustee of Samuel Beall, deceased, Plaintiff. William Moseley, Defendant. THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; On the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste, Peter Tinsley, C. C.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the trustees have appointed the 1st day of August next, for the payment of prizes drawn in the second class of the above Lottery; at which time they will be paid by the subscriber on application. All persons holding money on account of the said Lottery, are requested to make immediate payment to one of the trustees, or to deposit the same in the Bank of Virginia. GEORGE TUCKER, Acting Trustee. Richmond, June 17, 1806. W.L.A.
FOR SALE, MY PLANTATION,
SITUATED in the county of Powhatan, on the south side of the Buckingham road, about one mile and a half below the courthouse, containing 502 acres, three-fifths of which are well timbered, and half the cleared land quite fresh—1000dol. to be paid down, & the balance in four annual instalments, to be secured by bond, and a deed of trust on the land, to carry interest from the date, although it will not be claimed until the last instalment, which, as well as the preceding ones, being punctually paid, the whole of the interest will be relinquished. The purchaser will be permitted to sow a crop of wheat. Possession will be given in December next, and the land shown by Mr. H. Haskins, living thereon, or the subscriber, residing at Fighting creek, two miles therefrom, to whom application must be made for the price of the and.
William Berkeley. Powhatan, June, 1806. (w2m&18f2m)
We have lately received, FOR SALE,
 12 hhds. sugar  30 bbls. do.  3000 lbs. green coffee  10 hhds. Antigua rum  5 do. Windward Island do.  14 hhds. N. E. rum  14 bbls. do.  12 hhds. molasses  8 casks Malaga wine  20 vieces & bks. whisky  4 pipes apple brandy  15 bbls. do.  12 crates Liverpool ware assorted  10 do. stone do.  15 boxes cotton & wool cards do.  4 tons castings assorted, viz. pots, ovens, skillets, spiders, and irons, teakettles and waggon boxes  330 sacks salt  120 bbls. cut herrings  50 do. whole do.  15 do. shad  40 bbls. Spanish indigo  15 bbls. numegs  100 gr men's fine shoes  50 do. coarse do.  500 lbs. Glauber salts 
We have also on hand,
 Iron  German, Crawley and Blistered Steel  Race & ground ginger  Pepper  Alspice  FF & F powder  Snot, assorted sizes  French brandy  Rice  Cheese  Wrought and cut nails, assorted sizes  Snuff  Class ware, viz. 1-2 pt. tumblers and decanters, assorted sizes  Mats  Loaf sugar  Tanners' & Linseed oil  Nova Scotia grind stones  Ground plaster in bbls  Good manufactured tobacco by the keg, for retailing  Tar  Welding hoes  Nests woodware  Bed cords, leading lines and twine  Necklace  Sine jugs, butter pots, chamber pots, wash basins, bake pans, churns, &c. &c. 
We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copersall and Allum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce. Sharland & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1806.
Thomas Rutherford & Co.
ARE DESIROUS TO SELL A few Boxes 4 & 4 and 7-8 Irish Linens. A few Crates of Queens' Ware. And a quantity of Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks, Just received on consignment from Dublin and Liverpool. May 30, 1806. w12t
Advertisement.
HAVING rented a Tenement near the Bank, formerly occupied by Mr. John P. Shields, I have thought proper to open an Entertaining, Boarding & Coffee House, Where any number of gentlemen (not exceeding twenty) may be accommodated. A good stable, forage, and every attention paid to render satisfaction to a generous customer. by STEPHEN W. GRAY. Richmond, April 18, 1806. wtf
MR. JOHN JOUETT, IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY.
SIR, ON the 2d of August next, at the tavern occupied by George Payne, at Goodland courthouse, between the hours of ten in the forenoon & sunset, I shall take the depositions of Col. George Payne and Capt. William Gray; and on the 5th of the same month at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between the same hours of the day, the deposition of Mr. Wm. O. Winston, to be used as evidence in my suit, depending in Henrico county court against you. Yours, Thomas Miller. 4w
JUST RECEIVED, FROM BORDEAUX,
A LARGE assortment of CLARET WINE, of different qualities; Champaigne, Mousseux, White Sautern, Ven di Grave Burgundy, Lafetti, Muscat of Frontignan, Old Medoc, of different qualities, Fresh Anchovies, Fresh Olives, Capers, and Superfine Sweet Oil—For Sale, on reasonable terms by Alexander Plainville. Richmond, June 27, 1806.
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FROM THE AURORA.
POLITICAL VIEWS.
No. VI.
There is no political commercial fact more true, though it is not generally so conceived than that the piratical states of Barbary, have been the destruction of the commercial prosperity of the Italian states. The divisions and civil distractions, the ruinous effects of feudal ambition, and the revolutions to which that fair portion of Europe was exposed by the ignorance and the rivalships and usurpations of families, after the disruption of the empire of Charlemagne, and by the extirpating wars on the pretext of religion under the Guelphs and Ghibellines, no doubt contributed their share to the misfortunes and the decline of Italy in commerce. But nothing can be more evident, (and it is pertinent to the discussion which we have undertaken) than that Italy has been under a single government, or had the little governments into which it was parcelled, been only united under a general defensive confederation, like Switzerland; the Barbary piratical states could not have triumphed in the ruin of Italy and the disgraceful plunder of Europe.
Italy appears now likely to obtain under the dominion of the modern chief of France, the unity and power which she lost by the imbecility of Bernard son of Charlemagne; and time alone can determine whether Bonaparte will suffer the existence of the Barbary states, or employ them against other nations, as they have been employed by them. The current of events alone can determine this issue. But if fortune continues to be as auspicious as she has hitherto been, the world will be released from this reproach to civilization, this satire on the pride and pretended power of nations.
That the commerce of Italy will be protected from molestation by Barbary, we have already full assurance. The flag of France sails unmolested and without tribute—the Genoese had scarcely affixed the seal of union to the federal empire, before her captive citizens were liberated. Italy will then furnish seamen and commerce, under the flag of France; let us look to the various countries and seas celebrated in ancient history, generally comprehended under the designation of the Levant, or the inner basin of the Mediterranean; let us pass in review with sufficient perspicuity, though without the close detail of systematic geography or statistics, the sites of commerce, the deposits in which is placed the Levant trade, the quantity & quality of the mercantile productions, & as far as is practicable in a brief sketch, the multitude of articles & the general distribution of the trade.
It is difficult to classify the various productions which are dispersed from the Mediterranean throughout Europe; if we were to attempt discriminating European, Asiatic, and African, there would arise confusion, because the same kinds of merchandise are brought from the three quarters of the old world. A geographical classification will not do; we must therefore take the subject up as it presents itself in a miscellaneous way.
We shall first endeavor to enumerate the various countries, seas and rivers, which border on the Mediterranean coast.
The countries and seas & rivers which pour their tribute into that great reservoir.
The quantities which the different nations export from particular ports of the Levant, & their imports into that quarter.
And finally a specification with miscellaneous notices of the various species of productions which compose the principal portion of that commerce.
The views we are now to take, embrace none of the territories already occupied by or ceded to France—the purpose being to examine how far the situation is calculated to afford "ships, colonies and commerce"—France. The shores of modern Albania, (part of the ancient Illyricum—the theatre too of Cæsar's glory) is the salient point—Epirus and Achaia and the Morea—the gulfs of Lepanto, Coron and Napoli di Romana, in the Morea; Engia, Negropont, Salonichi and Contessa—on the shores of Europe; present the outlines of colonization.
Further on the bays of Thasso and the key and peninsula of Gallipoli—the Dardanelles, and sea of Marmora, open by the Bosphorous, the Black Sea into which the tributary Siret and Pruth pour their streams thro' the majestic Danube; the Dneister, the Bog, and the Neiper, throw their various riches into the Euxine, destined to pass by the Dardanelles to the Mediterranean. On the Asiatic shores Trebisond and Sniop, Bursa, Smyrna and the thousands of ports from thence to the gulph of Satalie. The islands celebrated but unnamed, where a protecting and wise government alone is wanting to renew the population and outstrip the splendor of ancient Greece.
Within the coasts here hastily glanced at rather than described, is comprehended all ancient Greece, but above all Macedonia and Thessaly, because occupied by Greeks; contiguous thereto is ancient Dacia—north of the Danube, Turkish Moldavia, Wallachia, Bessarabia, containing 50,000 square miles; ancient Mysia now called Bulgaria and Servia, together with Bosnia south of the Danube, 52,000 square miles. The northern part of ancient Greece, comprehending Macedonia, Thessaly, Achaia and Beotia, 28,000 square miles; Tuket, Albania, Croatia, Dalmatia, and Epirus, 14,700 square miles; the Peninsula of Peloponnesus, or the Morea, 7,600 square miles; these are the countries, which, without touching the provinces of Romania or Bulgaria, afford at least resources for commerce; and if not all certainly sufficient for the establishment of potent colonies. As our particular anticipations concerning colonization are directed to ancient Greece and Macedonia, as the French evidently have directed their arms and their treaties to that point, we shall in the first instance direct our speculations in the same way.
The divisions commonly given in books of geography, of the Turkish provinces in ancient Greece, exist no where else but in those books; for subject to constant mutations, and to the caprices of chieftains, who, the government being destitute of science, requires no regard to it or to its laws from the inferior officers. Greece has four Turkish governors or pashas, of the superior kind, their governments are called the Pachalicks of Tepolizza, Negropont, Janina, and Salonica. The first of these comprehends the whole of Pelenponnessus or the Morea; the second over the island of Egripo (the ancient Eubœa) ancient Beotia, and the eastern part of Phocis, Lepanto, (or Naupactus.) The pacha of Janina governs the whole of ancient Epirus; and that of Salonica, the whole of Macedonia.
The surface of Greece contains 6150 square leagues, of the Macedonia contains 2000; Epirus from Drilo to the Gulph of Arta, 1700; and the northern part of Greece 2450.
The population of Macedonia is about 700,000, or 370 to a square league. The country of Zagora (the ancient Helicon) present the greatest, as the Morea and Epirus present the least, proportion of the population of Greece. In Helcon 613 persons are computed to a square league, in the Morea not more than half that number. Thessaly contains 800,000 persons; but Epirus which is double the extent, has only 400,000. Eolia, Phocis and Beotia, have scarcely 200,000; and the population of Attica, does not exceed 20,000. The Morea, whose surface is 1,000 square leagues, has less than 500,000 inhabitants; and the population of the whole of ancient Greece is estimated as short of two millions.
Macedon, Thessaly, the eastern part of Phocis and Beotia are fertile countries. The soil of Attica is light, and adapted to the production of barley and olives; but the Morea is susceptible of every species of cultivation—its valleys or bottom lands produce wheat, and its mountains abound in pasturage. But Epirus every where mountainous is comparatively sterile.
The agricultural productions of Macedonia alone, are worth all those of the rest of Greece. Productions of industry are more equally distributed. The most industrious province is Thessaly, next Macedonia, and so progressively, Epirus, the Morea, Attica, and last of all that part of the Beotia, called Livadia—the rest of Beotia, Phocis, and Locris, have no manufactures.
We shall here enumerate the various articles of produce exported from these countries—raw cotton of various kinds—tobacco of different kinds; wheat and other grain; raw silk; sheep's wool of various qualities; bees wax and honey; olives and oil; grapes, vermillion, hare skins, opium, gums and drugs, camels' hair, buffalo hides, tongues, copper, orpiment, hartshorn, peltry, galls, box wood, oak, beech, ash, pine, elm, fir, masts, yards; spurs, of the manufactured kinds, the red cotton of Greece is in great demand in the south of Europe; they have morocco leather of the finest tints, carpets, vests; besides these the general productions of Africa and Asia, and northern Europe, which pass through the Levant, enter into the composition of their exports, from the activity of the Greek and American merchants.
We shall give here a general estimate of the value of the Greek imports and exports, between the various nations of Europe, estimating the current flister of Italy, which circulates in Greece at the value of a Spanish dollar, which is rather above the value in relation to the exchange.
   Greek exports. To and from Europe, Greek imports   DOLLS. DOLLS.     4,663,000 Germany at large, 1,544,550   1,310,000 France, 1,163,000   1,150,000 Italy, 644,400   1,000,000 Russia, 960,000   558,320 England, 558,320   140,000 Batavia, 200,400  
By which it appears that the whole of the Greek exports to European nations, amounts to nine millions of dollars, while the importation does not amount to one half the sum; which leaves a balance of the surplus in favor of Greece; and this they receive in specie.
(To be continued.) FROM THE NEW YORK EVENING POST.
INTERESTING EXTRACT.
"Halifax, May 31st, 1806. "SIR,—You can hardly conceive the pleasure which I feel in being released from the most unhappy situation in which I was ever placed; but thank God, I am at liberty thus far, and can write now without restraint. The tale I am about to relate is not of the pleasantest kind; but will, I trust, afford you the satisfaction in knowing the particulars and hearing of my safety, although the circumstances under which it was transacted must fill the mind of every American with honest indignation." "It is surely no small disappointment to be captured unlawfully against all our expectations, within three hours sail of your much wished for port; thus in an instant to be blasted in the joyful expectation of joining our families and friends; such has been my case, and will I fear be the case of many others, unless our government adopts prompt and vigorous measures." "At the news of the proceedings in New York, every officer was a Captain Bobadil, and would destroy his 20 houses, after that 20 more, until the whole city was battered down, unless their officers, who were procuring supplies, returned in safety, for which they waited 5 days at an anchor near the Hook, and then made every preparation for proceeding to town with the ships: they however, thought it most prudent first to send a flag of truce by the first lieutenant to the commander of the fort on Governor's Island, fearing to land at the city, to know the reason of their detention, of which I suppose he was informed, and returned the following evening on board; the foraging gentlemen arrived in the night without the intended supplies—thanks to the gentleman who intercepted them, and the next day made sail for Halifax, where we arrived on Friday the 10th of May. During our passage several vessels were overhauled, and two men taken from each—one in particular after heaving to, was fired at six times with directions each time to fire upon her; and by way of compensation, we are told, if unjustly robbed, will be indemnified for our losses." "For my part, I expect redress only in the united determinations of our citizens to support their neutral rights and punish the cruel invaders of our national liberty and laws. Remonstrance is only submitting ourselves to further insult, as all experience has plainly shown, and the sooner it is abandoned and more energetic measures adopted, the sooner will our flag be respected and our citizens permitted to trade unmolested and in peace. I am grieved to see so many American vessels lying here, some condemned, others waiting their trial, and new ones coming in every day. On Sunday the 15th inst. arrived the brig Romulus, capt. M'Dani, of New York, from Havana, sent in by the Tartar frigate. There is also lying here the brig Mars, loaded with mahogany, belonging to Samuel Burling of New York, lately tried and cleared after a strong contention on the part of the captors, that beef and pork, part of her outward bound cargo, came under the denomination of contraband of war; they however condemned the claimants in the costs and damages, and they are permitted to depart with their vessel almost a wreck thro' the misconduct of the captors. The ship John and Francis of Charleston has also been tried and part of her cargo condemned, for having on board a few poles which they said would make Royal yards; the three masted schooner Nimrod, of New York is waiting her trial; the ship Aurora was libelled on Monday the 13th, and her trial commences in 21 days from that date.—Sailed from this port on Sunday, 19th inst. the Squirrel sloop of war to cruise off New York, and the Leander on the 22d for the same cruising ground it is said. What a terrible pity it is that two or three frigates cannot be spared from the service in the Potomac river to drive those ruffians from our shores. It might indeed answer the double purpose of bringing Whittier to justice, who it seems, cannot be bro't thereto by the common course of law. It is more than probable he will not confine himself to the limits prescribed by our government; but as usual commit his depredations in the waters, and within the jurisdiction of the United States, thereby affording a fit opportunity to attack and bring him to justice, altho' by an uncommon course of law. There is another arrival lately, the brig Hannah, capt. Ropes of Salem, from Leghorn, sent in by the Leander. The brig was loaded with sugars, bound to Naples, and was boarded on her outward bound passage by a British frigate, and on examination found that her sugars

were imported into the U. States by two other vessels, for which reason she was permitted to pass. On her arrival in the Mediterranean, she was informed by a man of war that they could not enter Naples; she then went into Leghorn, discharged her cargo, and when returning home with a considerable quantity of specie, the proceeds of that cargo, was fell in with by that gallant commander, Whitby, and was sent in for adjudication for the very reason that induced the others to let her pass. The condemnation of vessels here is so little regarded, that it almost becomes a matter of course from their being sent in, and the captors are so well aware of this that they immediately begin to calculate the amount of prize money accruing to each from the sale of the vessels so captured. Indeed, some of the officers of the Leander fancied the money of the Aurora already in their possession before their arrival in Halifax.
"The day following my arrival here, I was permitted to leave the man of war, which was much to my satisfaction; I shortly after visited our ship, and found to my great surprise that all my fruit was stolen, which consisted of Oranges, Pine Apples and Cocoa Nuts. Give my respects to Mr. Fairchild, and tell your brother that the British have deprived me of the means of supplying him with the Cocoa Nuts which I promised. If you please, inform my family that I am in good health. A. dieu.
I am dear Sir, Your humble servant, &c. JOHN MEYERS. Mr. JOHN M. LURE. FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
The ardor of the wars of the last fifteen years has been such as to occasion the belligerent powers too often to forfeit the indefeasible rights of neutrals. The convention of the 25th of March 1793, between G. Britain and Russia is a memorable instance. These two powers bound themselves on that day "to stop and compel all neutral ships bound to or freighted for France, either to sail back or to enter some neutral harbor." We have seen that various other acts of the same unlawful nature were pursued by England in concert with other maritime powers. The recent blockade of the Elms, the Weser, the Elbe and the Trave is a renewal of this outrageous conduct against neutral rights. The American government is no longer to send its comfortable streams into the North of Europe. But the evil does not stop there. The following very strong article, which remains uncontradicted, was published in the city of Philadelphia on the 7th inst.
"Late letters from London, state, that in consequence of the severe measures which France has adopted to prevent the importation in neutral, as well as other bottoms, of English goods in the north as well as south of Europe, it was conjectured the new British administration would be necessitated, from self preservation, to declare every port from Venice in the Adriatic, to Hamburg, &c. in a state of blockade; to cover the seas with cruisers, and to take measures to prevent the supply of a single pound of coffee, sugar, cotton, &c. to any of the dominions under the power or influence of France. This measure, it is said, will be very rigidly executed; and will unquestionably be justified by those who justify the French measure. Mr. M. no doubt had been officially notified of the blockade of the Elms, Weser, Elbe and Trave. A great number of neutral vessels, bound to and from the ports under the French rule, among which are twenty-six Americans, have recently been sent into England. Some, of whom, however, had been released."
[Poulton] These notorious and ruinous acts of Great Britain in 1806, are producing the same consequences as in 1793. An order of admiral Bailey of Russia, was published here on the 17th of June, which subjects all the coasts and ports of the Adriatic sea to one of these illegitimate blockades. Every neutral vessel going into the neutral or enemy's coasts of the Adriatic with any kind of supplies is subjected to seizure and condemnation on the mere authority of the proclamation of the Russian admiral. He is probably, from his name, one of the North Britons, of whom there are many in the Russian service. Either G. Britain and Russia are united again by treaty to sacrifice all neutral commerce and agriculture in order to incommode their enemies, or Russia has too promptly followed the ruinous example of G. Britain. The Russian order is directed against all neutral ships, and against all supplies being carried into the ports and coasts of the Adriatic whether neutral or French and it avows the confiscation of all such ships and cargoes. The governments of G. Britain and Russia are endeavoring to make a new provision in the law of nations interdicting neutrals from selling their troops, or their surplus foreign produce to their enemies or to those countries, which England and Russia allege to be "under French rule." America must give her a sight of the rules and principles of the law of nations, which we should hold next to sacred. By the law of nations, we have a right to trade in ships and cargoes not contraband of war with all places though belonging to the enemies of Russia and G. Britain, unless any of such places be actually besieged or blockaded with armed forces as to be intended to produce its reduction. The present contest between France and Russia is about the provinces of a third power, whose unfortunate subjects, the ancient Greeks, are to have no commerce with powers friendly to them and to their national government. Whether the irregularities and treaties of G. Britain lead the maritime world? That the citizens of America in every situation, may judge for themselves, the recent act of Russia is subjoined.
ALBANIA. March 30, 1806. The commander of the Russian squadron at Cattaro in Venetian, now French Dalmatia, has issued the following order respecting the blockade of the ports on the whole Adriatic sea. "To accomplish the just object of maintaining a good understanding with the neutral powers, and at the same time to persevere in the important plan of cutting off the enemy from all supplies which he might receive through neutrals, the commander of the squadron of his imperial majesty of all the Russias hereby notifies and decrees: I. "That all the coasts and harbors, both on the right hand and the left of the Adriatic, belonging to the French or to neutrals and possessed by the French, are from this day strictly blockaded by the said squadron." II. "That no vessel belonging to the said powers shall attempt to convey warlike stores, provisions or other supplies to any of the blockaded places under the penalty of confiscation of ship and cargo."
III. "That whereas this notification sufficiently testifies the respect which my court entertains for the neutral states, I flatter myself that the evils will be averted, which would result to them from acting in opposition to the order now given." (Signed.) "HENRY BAILEY, commander of the squadron of his imperial majesty of all the Russias" "On board the ship Asia, March 15, 1806, &c."
It is true, that the Adriatic is a remote scene, and that we have not much trade thither. But the old Russian concert with Great Britain in 1793 for stopping our trade with France and the appearance of a new concert in 1806, between Britain and Russia, with the extreme and illegitimate addition of an absolute confiscation of neutral ships and cargoes manifest too strongly to America the dreadful and fatal tendencies of the British inroads on the law of nations and on neutral commerce and rights since the middle of the year 1792. The state of neutral commerce and of the connected interests of neutral agriculture are worthy of all our consideration.
From the American Daily Advertiser. Mr. POULSON. You are requested to give a place in your useful paper to the following Certificate in proof of the efficacy of Vaccination in securing the Human System from both the inoculated and natural Small Pox. The Subscribers are among the most respectable Physicians, Surgeons and Apothecaries of London.
CIVIS. Original Vaccine Pock Institution, London, 6th September, 1805. Mr. Benjamin Jestly, farmer of Downes-hay in the Isle of Purbeck, having (agreeably to an invitation from the Medical Establishment of the Original Vaccine Pock Institution, Broad-Street, Golden Square) visited London in August 1805, to communicate certain facts relating to the Cow Pock Institution, we think it matter of justice to himself, and beneficial to the public, to attest that, among other facts, he has offered decisive evidence of his having vaccinated his wife and two sons, Robert and Benjamin, in the year 1774; who were thereby rendered unsusceptible of the small pox, as appears from the exposure of all three parties, to that disorder frequently during the course of 31 years, and from the inoculation of the two sons for the small pox 15 years ago. That he was led to undertake the novel practice in 1774, to counteract the small pox, at that time prevalent at Yetminster, where he then resided, from knowing the common opinion of the Country, ever since he was a boy, (Now 60 years ago), that persons who had gone through the Cow Pock naturally, i. e. by taking it from cows were unsusceptible of the small pox; by himself being incapable of taking the small pox, having gone through the cow pock many years before; from having known many individuals, who, after the cow pock could not have the small pox excited; from believing that the cow pock was an affection free from danger; and from his opinion that, by the cow pock inoculation, he should avoid ingrafting various diseases of the human constitution such as the "Evil, madness, lues, and many bad humors," as he called them. The remarkably vigorous health of Mr. Jestly, his wife & two sons, now 31 years subsequent to the cow pock, and his own healthy appearance at this time, 70 years of age, afford a singularly strong proof of the harmlessness of that affection; but the public must, with particular interest, hear that, during the late visit to town, Mr. Robert Jestly, very willingly submitted publicly to inoculation, for the small pox in the most rigorous manner; and that Mr. Jestly also was subjected to the trial of inoculation for the Cow pock after the most efficacious mode, without either of them being infected. The circumstances in which Mr. Jestly purposely instituted the vaccine pock inoculation in his own family, viz. without any precedent, but merely from reasoning upon the nature of the affection among cows, and from knowing its effects in the casual way among men, his exemption from the prevailing popular prejudices, and his disregard of the clamorous reproaches of his neighbors, in our opinion, will entitle him to the respect of the public for his superior strength of mind: but further, his conduct is again furnishing such decisive proofs of the permanent antivariolous efficacy of the cow pock, in the present discontented state of mind in many families, by submitting to inoculation, justly claims at least the gratitude of the country. As a testimony of our personal regard, & to commemorate so extraordinary a fact as that of preventing the small pox by inoculating for the cow pock 31 years ago, at our request, a three quarter length picture of Mr. Jestly is painted by that excellent Artist Mr. Sharp, to be preserved at the Original Vaccine Pock Institution.
Geo. Pearson, } Physicians. Law. Nihell, } Thos. Nelson, } T. Keate, } Consulting surgeons. T. Forster, } Joseph Constantine } [Carpue, } Surgeons. J. Dorat, } Fras. Rivers, } Apothecaries. Ev. A. Brande, } Visiting. Ph. D. Bruyn, } John Heaviside, } Treasurers. Thomas Payne, } William Sancho, Secretary.
LITCHFIELD, (Con.) June 18. Monday last exhibited one of the most sublime spectacles that age has produced. The atmosphere being clear, and favorable for observation, we had a fair view of a total eclipse of the Sun, as predicted in the Almanacs. The reflection that this
was probably the only opportunity we should ever have in this part of the world, during our lives, added interest to the scene. The sun's proximity to the meridian increased the effect. The peculiar cast of light, so different from that of reflection, and from twilight; and of the shade, so different from that occasioned by clouds or smoke—The deathlike gloom which this peculiar cast of light and shade gave to every object, during the progress of the eclipse—The birds retiring to rest, and apparently astonished at these symptoms of early night—The awful silence occasioned by the suspension of all labor—The appearance of the stars—the final darkness, and the circle of refracted light which appeared in the horizon, surrounding the gloom which hung over us, and which produced a wonderful effect—and the chilly dampness of the air—all conspired to display a scene at once awful and delightful—a scene which will never probably, be exhibited to us again in this part of the globe.
BALTIMORE, July 1. We are indebted to our obliging correspondent at New York, for the following information contained in a letter to the Editor, dated the 28th inst. at noon:— "Captain Smith, in 13 days from St. Pierre, informs that JEROME BONAPARTE arrived at Fort Royal on the 6th inst. in an 80 gun ship. Shortly after her arrival a British frigate appeared off the harbor, when Jerome got under way, and stood out to give her battle; but, just as the ships were preparing for action, another British frigate hove in sight, which induced Jerome to return hastily into Fort Royal harbor. An embargo was then laid, which continued four days. The two British frigates remained off the harbor, when Captain Smith sailed.
A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market.  Salt in sacks Imperial Tea  Jamaica and Antigua Rum Herrings and Shad  New England Rum Alexandria Beer in bbls  Port & Sherry Wine English Walnuts  Old Cognac Brandy Brown Soap  Loaf and Brown Sugar Nummegs  Molasses Pepper  Coffee of superior quality Alpice  Alexandria Crackers Mace  Rhode Island Cheese Cloves  Starch  Fig Blue, &c &c &c.  A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1806.
ON the 10th day of this month, will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, the GOODS & CHATTELS of James Roberts, late of Rocketts, in the city of Richmond. The sale will be made at the dwelling house of the said decedent. For all sums under ten dollars, cash will be expected before the removal of the effects—on all sums above ten dollars a credit of 90 days will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond and approved security. To the Administratrix. July 2d, 1806.
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, on the premises, on the 12th day of August next, in compliance with a decree of the county court of Buckingham, the LIFE ESTATE of Matthew Branch, (who is tenant by the curtesy) in that valuable and well known TRACT OF LAND,
Whereon Buckingham courthouse stands, computed to contain 1200 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to comply with said decree. It is presumed this property is too well known to require any description. By the Commissioners. Buckingham, 30th June, 1806
For Freight or Passage. The fast sailing and well accommodated Schooner, Charming Mary, CHARLES POTTER, Master. Two thirds of her cargo engaged, and will positively sail in four days. For freight or passage apply to Charles Potter. Rocketts, July 4th, 1806.
AT a meeting of the board of directors of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the state of Virginia, held at the General Office, on the 30th of June, 1806. For sufficient reasons appearing to the board and in pursuance of the authority vested in the President and Directors, by the act of assembly, entitled "An act supplementary to an act, entitled an act concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the state of Virginia."
Resolved, That the Special Agents of this Society be allowed till the first day of October next, to complete the revaluation of all buildings which have been insured prior to the 30th day of January 1805, within the districts and towns for which they may have been severally appointed. Alex. M'Rae, President M. A. S. Teste—Lewis M. Rivallain, C. B. B.
RICHMOND BATH, ADJOINING the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell Tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a careful attentive boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments with every requisite convenience in each—The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusively for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. * Price for a single b. be 2s 3d or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. * No people of color admitted. Richmond, 7th mo 24, 1806.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Robert Biscoe, deceased, late of Powhatan county, are requested to bring forward the same properly authenticated, and receive payment—And those indebted to the estate, are desired to make immediate payment to Henry L. Biscoe, Adm'r. Manchester, 27th June, 1806.
WANTED, A GOOD COOK...Also, a MALE and a FEMALE SERVANT. Enquire at this office. July 3d, 1806.
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND: SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1806.
From the Norfolk Public Ledger of Monday last.
This morning arrived the brig WHEELER, Captain BESSOM, in 44 days from Liverpool. Capt. B. has favored us with London papers from the 1st to the 11th of May, and from our mercantile friends we have received others of cotemporaneous dates.
These papers we are sorry to observe, contain nothing new or important, such articles as appeared worthy of notice will be found in this day's paper.
The trial of Lord MELVILLE was progressing, and was attended by the most distinguished characters of the nation, but by a rule adopted on this occasion, or rather applicable to similar occasions, it is not permitted to publish the proceedings of the Court.
The important subjects before Parliament are, the Slave Limitation Bill, Defence Bill, and American Intercourse Bill; sketches of the Debates on these measures will be given in subsequent papers. The latter Bill was read a second time in the House of Peers on the 6th of May, and ordered to be committed on the 8th. In the course of debate the DUKE OF MONTROSE observed that he wished the bill to be postponed, as it was certain that negotiations for a more close and intimate connexion with the United States was then depending. Lord Hawkesbury opposed the bill, as he wished to know what was to be given by America for concessions in her favor and which he hoped would be found in the result of the depending negotiations—It does not appear that our prohibitory bill had been received.
We have given our files a careful examination, and do not find that any American vessels have been lately sent into the British ports.
As the papers which we have received are silent as to a rupture between France and Denmark, we must discredit that information received from the West Indies.
It appears that Admiral Linnois had not all his plunder on board when captured.
Our readers will observe that Captain Whitby is suspended in the command of the Leander, but this has not been in consequence of his recent conduct. accounts of which had not reached London, his removal is nothing more than what is customary on such occasions. The Leander being intended for Admiral Berkeley's Flag ship he selects his own captain.
There has been some serious misunderstanding between the Porte and Russia, but it has terminated amicably, by a renewal of the treaties between those powers.
BRIDGETOWN, (B.) June 7.
GENERAL MIRANDA.
This celebrated and distinguished officer arrived here this morning on board the American ship Leander, capt. Lewis, in company with his majesty's sloop of war Lilly, which fell in with her Leander on the 26th ult off Grenada. Gen Miranda, who had sailed from America in January last on an expedition to give freedom and independence to South America, touched at Jacquetel, and sailed again from thence on the 27th of March, in company with the schooners Bacchus and Bee, and arrived near O'Callaghan between Porto Cavello and Laguira on Sunday evening the 27th April; on the following morning the coast being alarmed, the Leander was attacked by two stout guarded coasts, one a brig of sixteen 12 pounders, and the other a schooner of sixteen 12's, both full of men. The Leander succeeded in beating these off but the Bacchus and Bee, being in shore endeavoring to land a detachment were captured, having several confidential officers on board. In consequence of this disaster, and the Leander being in want of water, general Miranda put into Buen-are, and sailed from thence on the 1st inst. intending for Trinidad, but having fallen in with the Lilly, and received some information from Capt Campbell of that ship he proceeded to Grenada, and from thence to this island, probably with a view of conferring with our respective commanders on the future execution of his laudable enterprise, in which every British subject and free government must with him the amplest success.
The Bacchus and Bee were two unarmed pilot boat schooners.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Detroit to a mercantile house in Albany of which he is a partner, dated June 1, 1806.
"Since my arrival at this place there have several reports been made to Mr. S. Griswold, our acting governor, by Indian traders, from different parts of the country, of the frequent secret councils held by the Indians, under pretence of passing laws to oblige their own people to be more sober and industrious, by applying their time in improving lands and living after the manner of the white people; but knowing their practice of dissimulation and treachery, we were suspicious that their meetings were to concert measures to make an incursion into this country, plunder the inhabitants and retire. This occasioned a sense of danger to spread amongst the people. But although this timely notice has been given, I fear we have been deficient in providing against the dangers to which, from the removal of the situation of this place, we are particularly exposed. The vast extent of the frontiers, the scattered situation of the settlements, the nature of savage warfare, together with the exact knowledge the Indians possess of every part of this country, make me fear that the inhabitants who are not under the immediate protection of the fort, will find their residence insecure."
"I have deferred writing you on this subject before, for fear of giving an unnecessary alarm, not being sufficiently assured of the truth of the reports. We are now no longer in doubt, that the Indians are preparing to commence war against the United States, and we daily expect an attack at this place. We are well informed, that they have an unusual quantity of provisions and ammunition in their possession."
"These accounts are corroborated by an express from Fort Wayne [on the Miami] sent by the commanding officer, and the arrival of the brig Adams, from Michilimackinac, where the
inhabitants were all under arms, and one half on guard every night. Between 5 and 600 Indians were assembled on the island, when the Adams sailed, with great pretensions of friendship—but the commanding officer of that post has no doubt of their hostile intentions whenever they find themselves sufficiently strong; and well knowing their treachery, he will not trust to their outward appearances, but keeps in readiness to defend the fort against any attack which they may meditate upon it."
"these circumstances afford cause of the greatest alarm, and we have been in council for these three days, for the purpose of taking every possible defensive precaution and have at last resolved to build block houses in different parts of the territory for the protection of the inhabitants. "Gov. Hull has not arrived—his presence is much wished for at this time, in order to call out the militia on actual duty"—Alb. Gaz.
To that part of the community who still withhold their confidence from those who administer our national concerns, the injunction cannot be too frequently or pointedly given, "Judge of the tree by its fruit." If this is a true maxim, applicable in all seasons, and to all men, then may the present administration boldly challenge their enemies to adduce a solitary period in the history of nations equal in duration to that in which they have been in office, in which more good has been conferred by the government. If we pass in review the leading measures of the administration, we shall find them all, however vehemently opposed at the time, eventually productive of the happiest effects. The abolition of the newly created judges drew forth the most violent denunciations of federalism. Had you given faith to its misrepresentations, you would have imagined, that on the adoption of that measure the whole political structure would have been demolished, and law and order have perished. Yet, we find that the stream of justice has since flowed as unpolluted as before, the laws are faithfully observed and enforced, and the rights of individuals as secure. The retrenchment of a considerable expense is indeed the only sensible effect produced.
Take the abolition of the internal taxes as another test, and you will find the operations of the government going on with equal success with that which marked the antecedent period. Nay, you find a more abundant treasury, & a more prompt compliance with the public faith. Hundreds, perhaps thousands of men, are restored to the useful occupations of society, and add to the mass of production which constitutes national wealth. Whiskey, it is true, is somewhat lower in its price; but have we any evidence that drunkenness has increased.
The large and permanent appropriation towards the extinguishment of the public debt, which the opponents of the administration prophesied would paralyze the vigour of the government, so far from being attended with this effect, has increased its real and solid energy. Many millions have been redeemed; and that debt which in the year 1800 bore the proportion of fifteen dollars to every soul in the U. S. now only bears the proportion of about eleven dollars to every individual; and the U. S. exhibit the only existing instance of a government rapidly diminishing its debts by their fair and honorable discharge.
The purchase of Louisiana, that Pandora's box, which was to fill the western world with plagues, has not only for the time averted the horrors and calamities of war, but has increased our independence as a nation by opening to us a fertile country of which sugar is the staple, and by furnishing us with an immense region of unoccupied territory has greatly extended the period during which our citizens will be enabled by the exertion of their industry to obtain a comfortable subsistence, and respectable station in society.
Other measures, of a subordinate character, have been adopted by the government, of which there is not one within our recollection that has been attended with extensively bad effects.
What are the present causes of complaint? If we except the occasional removal of a federalist from office, the only topics of censure are measures, the wisdom of which are yet in a state of trial respecting which men may prophecy as they please, without the fear of an immediate detection or their error; and as they relate to our intercourse with foreign nations, and are necessarily involved in no inconsiderable secrecy, it is not surprising that the credulous as well as those who from party prejudice are disposed systematically to condemn, should unhesitatingly take assertions for fact, and deductions from unsound premises for argument. The only answer which can be made to such statements, & the gloomy predictions which which they are pregnant, is a reference to past events. Heretofore the same alarms have been rung, by the champions of federalism. Have they, in a single instance, been verified by events? Consult the memorable speech of Bayard on the judiciary question. Consult the no less memorable speech of Governor Morris on the same occasion. Refer to the war whoop raised in the Senate on the suspension of deposit at New Orleans—Read the speeches of Messrs. Ross and Morris—These gentlemen all appeared before the nation in the character of centinels of the public liberty, and not satisfied with the existing weight of political evil that, according to their representations, pressed upon the nation with an almost insupportable weight, their pregnant imaginations saw a storm in every passing cloud, which was to blast the hopes of the planter and desolate the fair face of nature. But strange to tell, the clouds have disappear

ed, and the splendid orb of day has continued to shed his vivifying influence. The industry of the husbandman has prospered—the earth has continued to crown his exertions with their wonted success. The merchant on this basis has risen to affluence beyond his expectations; so much so that a vast capital has sprung up as if by magic creation. The American nation has become the second commercial nation in the world. Domestic manufactures have likewise gradually increased, and those who pursue them have gained honest livelihoods, and at early periods of life secured independent fortunes which have enabled them to rest from their labors. Can that government be bad, under whose auspices these great results have been produced? Can that system be radically or extensively defective, which affords substantial security to every exertion of human industry, and enlarges the field for its exercise? Let those, whose foreboding imaginations transport them into the future, consult the lessons of experience, and they will learn to be wise and just.— Nat. Intel.
Extract from the speech of the Governor of Georgia, to both Houses of the Legislature.
Pursuant to your request, as expressed in a concurred resolution passed at your last session, immediately on receiving official information that the Convention concluded between the United States and the Creek Nation of Indians for certain lands in the fork of the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers, had been duly ratified, I issued the proclamation in consequence of which you are now convened. This information was conveyed to me by a letter from the Secretary of War, dated the 28th of April last, a copy of which is herewith enclosed.
The Surveyor General has informed me that, from his calculation, according to the boundaries prescribed by this convention, a copy of which is also inclosed, the state has acquired three million twenty five thousand nine hundred and thirty acres of land, the far greater part of which is said to be of good quality. With you rests the disposal of this acquisition, and no doubt you will bear in mind, that many years pass over before the State will again have at her command, a property as valuable as the present.
We have it now amply in our power to discharge the just debts of the State, and the principles of justice and morality call on us to do so. The time will come when those demands must be paid, and to neglect procuring from this resource, a fund for that purpose, will be to keep our citizens, for no short length of time, under the burthen of a tax already too great, but which, if the present opportunity is not managed to advantage, I fear it will be found necessary to increase. It may fairly be presumed that the land now obtained is sufficient to enable us to relieve our citizens from the dread of this increase of tax—to provide for the payment of the state debt—and to secure us the means of accomplishing some of the most to be desired objects of government—such as the erecting a penitentiary—improving the navigation of our water courses—providing arms for the defence of our country—and aiding the funds of the institutions for the education of our youth.
It will be with you, in disposing of this territory, to guard against every plan which might open a door to speculation. To have it laid out in small tracts, as was done with that ceded by the treaty of Fort Wilkinson, would in my opinion be proper—large surveys, in the possession of individuals, endanger our liberty, and are injurious to the interest of the state by being kept from cultivation. A citizen who can call but a few acres his own feels an independence and satisfaction, which are not enjoyed by the unstable tenant.
An opinion seems to prevail and I think not without foundation, that the act passed at the last session of the Legislature, for disposing of the fractional parts of surveys in the counties of Baldwin, Wilkinson and Wayne, is not calculated to answer its intended purpose and benefit the State. I would therefore recommend a revision of that act to your early attention, as from the advertisement of the commissioners appointed to carry it into effect, it appears that the sale of those surveys commences on the 16th of the present month.
You must have viewed, with interesting concern, the important subjects, in regard to foreign relations, which have lately engaged the attention of our national councils,—and though we have reason to hope that the result of their deliberations, aided by the penetration and wisdom of the chief magistrate of the nation, may occasion our differences to eventuate in peace, and to the interest of our country, yet as the issue is still involved in uncertainty, it behoves you on your return to your respective homes, to inspire & cultivate as much as possible, a military zeal, among our citizens, for it is a maxim which may be greatly relied on, that to be always prepared for a war is the best means of preserving peace.
JOHN MILLEDGE. State House, Louisville, June 9, 1806.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER. In consequence of frequent applications of the members of the House of Representatives for leave of absence, the house passed an order on the 12th instant that any person who wished for leave of absence should leave his name with the name of the town he represents, with the clerk of
the house together with his reasons, and that the names being read from the chair with their reasons assigned, the house would act on such application at a certain hour each day. A member from the town of Fayette left the following note with the clerk, which was read, and he obtained leave of absence almost unanimously.
“Solomon Bates, jr. the member from Fayette, requests leave of absence after Monday next. The reasons he offers are these, that he left his business at home with his boys, the eldest of which is a royalist in principle, & the younger ones not being altogether willing to be subject to such a government, he has reason to fear that his family, in a measure may become disorganized, and therefore thinks it his duty to be with them as soon as may be.”
Extract from the address of the Baltimore board of health.
“In some houses, privies when badly placed or ill taken care of, diffuse an odour as inconvenient as unhealthful; but the means of remedying this evil is exceedingly easy. If a certain quantity of milk of lime (water in which lime has been dissolved, and whitened by the fine particles of that substance) be mixed with a ley of ashes, or soapy water that has been used for washing, be thrown into the privy, it will effectually destroy all noxious smell.”
“By these means, for the value of a few pence, any collection whatever of filth may be neutralised. The same process is adopted for keeping free from all disagreeable small conveniences for sick persons in their chambers. Nothing is necessary but to have a tub covered with a board as a seat; five or six pounds of quick lime, a small quantity of ashes, and two buckets of water thrown into the tub will prevent the odour being offensive. The same means may be employed for a night chair. The liquid matter after being thus neutralised is an excellent manure for land.”
The Journal du Soir, a Paris paper of the 30th April, contains the following article in a letter from Rennes:—
“Admiral Villeneuve, who commanded the French fleet at the battle of Trafalgar, and who had been lately enshrined at Morlaix from on board an English flag of truce killed himself in the night between the 22d and 23d of April. We are entirely ignorant of the cause of this act of desperation. He was found in his chamber, pierced with five wounds made by a knife in his left side. It is supposed from the position in which his body lay, that after having stabbed himself he threw himself on his bed, leaning upon the handle of his knife, that he might thrust it in deeper and thereby accelerate his death.”
THE GREAT ECLIPSE.
On Monday last the inhabitants of Boston were spectators of one of the most wonderful and curious appearances which have been exhibited in the Heavens; an event calculated to rouse the attention and excite the admiration of every intelligent being.—If angels had been in the habit of visiting this nether world, we justly might have expected them on this transporting occasion. The mind is enraptured at the recollection of the event; and in retrospection of the scene it is lost in an inexpressible charm.
The morning was uncommonly pleasant; the sun arose in brilliant aspect; and the colour of the sky was almost as remarkable as the eclipse itself. Not a cloud was to be seen; nor the least obstacle intervened to interrupt the beauty of the day; and nature seemed to prepare herself for the wonderful transaction.
I shall not undertake to give a perfect description of this remarkable Eclipse, at the time of Total Darkness, for that is impossible; and in the attempt I should be lost in my own insufficiency. I shall only relate those circumstances which attended the eclipse from the commencement to its termination.
From the beginning to the time of Total Darkness, there was a gradual diminution of light; a chill was felt in the air, and solemnity and silence marked the progress of the scene. At the approach of Darkness the birds, sensible of the transition, fluttered from place to place; and the colouring and aspect of things, were that of gloom and obscurity. At the time, the thermometer fell 9 or 10 degrees; but the mercury in the barometer mounted to a great altitude, indicating a clear and transparent sky.—Whilst the eclipse was progressing to its centre, the moon was frequently examined by telescopes; and the inequalities of her edge were plainly discernable, resembling the roughness of an orange. This inequality was easily to be distinguished, as there was a great contrast between the dark body of the moon, and the brilliant orb of the sun.
For a few moments before the total disappearance of the sun, to the instant of Total Darkness, there was a greater transition, than for any twenty minutes during the progress of the eclipse. This was perfectly agreeable to expectation; for whilst there were the smallest remains of the sun, there was a considerable quantity of light; but the very instant he disappeared, there was an immediate and wonderful change.
There is a curious circumstance which usually attends total eclipses of the sun, and that is, the ease with which his light may be viewed a few minutes before he disappears; but his first emerging beam on the westerly side, is an insupportable inconvenience.—The cause of this must
be, that during the eclipse, the pupils of the eye become contracted by gazing at a brilliant object; but at the time of Total Darkness, they expand to their usual dimensions. In consequence of which the very moment the sun reappears the eye receives a greater portion of light than in the first instance. We may also understand, that persons who looked through telescopes, could not see as many stars at the time of Darkness as those who only took an occasional view of the sun; because the strong light of the sun renders the eye insensible to the weaker impressions of the stars.
At the time of Total Darkness, there was an appearance of brilliant flashes of solar light upon the marginal parts of the moon, as if the light of the sun had been inflected, by the edge and atmosphere of the moon, which was undoubtedly the case. The bright streaks, I believe, were not expected by people in general; nor was the obscurity so great as had been anticipated.—There was also a very black spot in the centre of the moon's disc, apparently about the size of a dollar; but towards her edge the appearances were brighter. The figure and dimensions of objects were discernable within moderate distances; but their colouring was entirely lost. Within doors the darkness was almost equal to midnight.
After the disappearance of the sun, many of the stars of the firmament were seen in various directions. The planet Venus was discovered for fifteen minutes before the middle of the eclipse; but the stars could not be distinguished until after the sun had disappeared.
Before the commencement of Total Darkness the progress of the shadow was plainly seen in its passage from Albany to Boston. The Western sky at this moment, was excessively black but in the East there was a degree of brilliancy. This appearance continued until the centre of the shadow had passed us, when the contrary took place; the darkness then began to obscure the Eastern horizon, and a light broke forth in the West. The figure and direction of the Dark Shadow were easily to be discovered in the higher regions of the earth's atmosphere, and resembled a shower of rain, at a distance, but much darker. At the moment the centre of the shadow passed us, there was a circle of horizontal light whose breadth, from the horizon, was about 10 degrees. This bright circle seemed to be the limit of the dark shade. These appearances could be seen only by persons who were in an elevated situation.
I have now related the principal appearances which attended the exhibition of this wonderful eclipse: Its whole progress was attended with every circumstance which could render it a delightful & singular phenomenon; and we may venture to predict, that the present generation of New-England, will never again be spectators of so glorious a scene.
[Boston Centinel]
MARRIED.—On Tuesday the 17th ult. Dr. RICHARD C. BOWLES, to the amiable Miss ELIZA W. PLEASANTS, eldest daughter of PHILIP PLEASANTS, Esq. all of Goochland.
Nature's warmth hath thus inclined, Two souls congenial of one mind, To unity of person Their hearts by virtues all refined, Their blissful souls have intertwined, To enjoy a happy union.
DEPARTED this life at Planter's Town (Buckingham county) on Tuesday the 20th ult. JOHN EPPERSON, Esq. late a merchant of that place. In his death his much afflicted family has sustained an irreparable loss, and society also hath lost a truly valuable member. For industry and integrity he was exemplary.—His uniform good moral conduct produced a calmness and serenity in his last short, but painful illness, peculiar to conscious rectitude.
Altho' he filled no high office under government and claimed not the reputation of being either learned or witty; all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance acknowledged him an honest, and most respectable man; such a man, as probably occurred to the celebrated poet, who so elegantly expressed this important truth, that,
“A wit's a feather, a chief's a rod. An honest man's the noblest work of God”
(By Authority.)
AN ACT In Addition to an act, intitled “An act regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee.”
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever any person who shall have received a pre-emption certificate, from either of the boards of commissioners, appointed for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons to lands in the Mississippi territory, shall, by a final judgment or decree of the highest court of laws, or equity, in which a decision could be had, within the said territory, rendered in favor of another person claiming by virtue of a British patent, lose the whole or part of the tract of land to which he was entitled by virtue of such certificate, it shall be lawful for the receiver of public monies for the district where the land lies, to repay to such person or his assigns, so much of the purchase money as had been paid by him for the land thus recovered, by the holder of the British patent.
In all cases where only a part of a tract of land, to which any person may be entitled by virtue of a certificate granted by the commissioners aforesaid, is also claimed by the holder of a British patent, a patent may issue in favor of the owners of such certificate, for so much of such tract of land as is not claimed by virtue of such British patent. Provided That he shall in every
other respect have complied with the provisions of the acts of Congress, regulating the grants of land in the Mississippi territory. And the lands contained in British grants, which have been duly recorded in conformity with the provisions of former laws, and for which certificates have not been granted by the commissioners aforesaid, shall not be disposed of until otherwise directed by Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That persons entitled to a right of pre-emption to lands in the Mississippi territory, by virtue of certificates granted by either of the boards of commissioners aforesaid, shall be allowed till the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven, to make the first payment of the purchase money of such lands: And if any such person shall neglect to make such first payment, on or before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven, his right of pre-emption shall cease and become void.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That each of the commissioners appointed to ascertain the claims to lands in the above mentioned territory, west of Pearl river, shall be allowed at the rate of six dollars for every day he shall attend subsequent to the first day of April, one thousand eight hundred and six: Provided, That such additional allowances shall not exceed five hundred dollars, for each commissioner, and the agent appointed in behalf of the United States for the said board shall be allowed an additional compensation of three hundred and fifty dollars for the whole of his services. And the register and receiver of public monies, in each of the districts of the above-mentioned territory, shall, and they are hereby authorised, in their districts, respectively, and after the dissolution of the board of commissioners for their district, to regulate the location of any tract of land lying within such district, for which a certificate shall have been granted by the commissioners, whenever it shall appear that the location specified in such certificate, interfere with each other, or do not include the improvements, by virtue of which such certificates were granted: Provided, That the said register and receiver, shall not be authorised to allow any location on land not improved and settled, in the manner provided by the former acts of congress, regulating the grants of land in the above-mentioned territory; nor to allow, in any case, a greater quantity of land than had been allowed by the commissioners.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of the register and receiver of the district, east of Pearl river, that the settlement and occupancy, by virtue of which a pre-emption certificate had been granted by the commissioners had been made & taken place, prior to the 30th day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, they shall be authorised to grant to the party a donation certificate, in lieu of such pre-emption; and the patent shall issue as in other cases of donations: Provided, that application shall be made for such an exchange, and evidence produced of the date of such settlement and occupancy, on or before the 31st day of December next.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the right of the United States, to all the land lying between the front street of the city of Natchez and the Mississippi river, and bounded on the north by north Fourth street, and the land granted to Stephen Minor, and on the south, by the lands annexed to the old fort, and those granted to William Barland, be, and the same hereby is, forever vested in the corporation of said city, so as not to affect the legal or equitable claims of any individuals, or of any body politic, or corporate, if any such there be: Provided, That the said land, as above described, be neither cultivated nor occupied by buildings, but that it be planted with trees, and preserved as a common, for the use, comfort, and health of the inhabitants of the city aforesaid, and all other persons who may occasionally resort thither.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That whenever the section No. 16. shall fall upon land already granted, by virtue of any act of congress, or claimed by virtue of a British grant, the secretary of the treasury shall locate another section, in lieu thereof for the use of schools, which location shall be made in the same township if there be any other vacant section therein, and otherwise, in an adjoining township.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That Richard Sparks be permitted to enter with the register of the land office, for the district west of Pearl river, his claim to three hundred and twenty acres of land, lying within said district; and that Richard S. Bryan, and George Brewer, senior, be permitted to enter with the register of the land office, for the district east of Pearl river, their certificate of a right of pre-emption for 3 hundred and 20 acres of land, lying within the district last mentioned: And such entry of the claim of the said Richard Sparks, shall have the same effect, as if it had been made prior to the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and four, and such entry of the certificate of the said Richard S. Bryan, and George Brewer, senior, shall have the same effect as if it had been made within three months from the time it was issued.
NATHL. MACON. Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, Pro tempore. April 21, 1806—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from entertaining or having any contracts or dealings with my wife Joanna Puckett, as I shall take proper steps in such cases.
Douglass Puckett. July 2, 1806.
NOTICE.
THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE, after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to the subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. Det Jan
THE FOURTH OF JULY Was, as usual, observed in this city. The morning was ushered in by the firing of cannon. The different volunteer companies paraded at an early hour.—An Oration was delivered in the Capitol at noon, by Mr P. Daniel. Dining parties were formed at different places in and near the city, and the day was devoted by the citizens generally to festivity and mirth.
FROM THE BOSTON MAGAZINE.
The following lines were occasioned by observing in a late publication an account of the insanity of Mrs. ANN RADCLIFFE, Author of the Italian, Mysteries of Udolpho, Romance of the Forest, &c. &c.
THE WRECK OF REASON. WOULD you imagination stray, To scenes of horror make its way! Would it from folly take its flight, From scenes of pleasure, to affright! Would it, reluctant, slowly creep, And o'er the wreck of REASON weep; —Hither come, ye blithe and gay, Come, and throw your mirth away. Weeping beauty hither hie, And o'er the ruin breathe a sigh: Come and see, ye giddy vain, A sadder sight than CRAZY JANE.
The tender heart, the lib'ral mind, The soul by sentiment refin'd, The modest mien, the graceful air, Are gone, and all is ruin there: The matchless whole, divinely grac'd, Is chang'd into chaotic waste; The timid mind, with terror sated, Starts at the phantoms it created.
—See the MANIAC's ghastly stare! See her loose, dishevell'd hair! See her wildly rolling eyes, Distorted form, and piercing cries! See, she trembles, writhes and groans, And fills the air with piteous moans!
—O, Radcliffe! this at last thy fate, To sink to such a dreadful state! See, she shudders, starts, and raves, Of grinning ghosts and gaping graves; Of antique arms, and haunted halls, Of tot'ring turrets, moulder'ng walls. The fulgent cross, the monkish cowl, The raven's flap, the boding owl, The warning knell, the mystic roll, With horror strike her frenzied soul! The murky vault's terrific gloom, The echoes from the dismal tomb, The quiv'ring pall, the crimson'd knife, All gory with the blood of life, The secret cell, the glimmering light, The putrid corse, the flitting sprite, The pendant chain, the magic chest, With terror fill her frantic breast,
No more shall pen the fairy dream, The awful, yet the pleasing theme: No more portray with matchless art, To frighten, yet delight the heart; Genius in her has left the throne, And madness now usurps alone. Let frozen souls, precise and nice, Call her the native child of vice; Let torpid spirits, dry and stale, Affect to stare and bewail, A potent reason all may bring, They in her MORAL find a STING.— E'en savage minds, to feeling dead, And icy hearts, BY VIRTUE LED, When pitying death relieves her woe, And lays the hapless victim low, Might come, and on the MANIAC's bier, Shed pensive PITY's softest tear. T. P.
NEW PUBLICATION.
Just received at S PLEASANTS' Book-store, near the Bridge, An entirely new and interesting work,
ENTITLED, THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE COURT & CABINET of ST. CLOUD. IN A SERIES OF LETTERS; From a resident in Paris to a nobleman in London. Written during the months of August, September and October, 1805.
This work abounds in anecdotes, mostly original, highly piquant, and well related. To the politician it offers an exquisite treat; the historian will find in it a record of events which he could not obtain from any other source; and the decorative reader cannot fail to derive from it the greatest amusement. July 4
NEW BOOKS.
Just received and for Sale, at S PLEASANTS' printing office and book store, near the Bridge, The Secret History of the Cabinet of St. Cloud in a series of letters from a resident in Paris to a nobleman in London, written during the months of August, September & October, 1805. Reflections on the Rise and Fall of the Ancient Republics; adapted to the present state of Great Britain; By Edward W. Montague, jun. The English Nun; or the Sorrows of Edward and Louisa—a novel. Fessenden's Poems. The Literary Magazine for April & May, 1806. Philolaus on Chess. July 4. wtf
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
THE subscriber being desirous to remove from where he now lives, offers for sale, a valuable TAN YARD, in the town of New Canton, well enclosed with h palings eight feet high, and twenty four good Tan Vats, with a large framed bark house, sixty by twenty four feet, with a good carrying shop at one end and a good stone chimney: Also, a good and convenient dwelling house, 30 by 18 feet, two story high; one of stone, with two good stone chimneys, and a good garden and lot, well pailed in—Also, about 35 acres of Land, about 12 of which are low grounds of good quality; all of which he will sell on reasonable terms, and immediate possession given to the purchaser. This little farm would suit a farmer that has a family, as it is all adjoining, & those wishing to purchase will find it to their advantage to view the property immediately. Charles Moffett. New Canton, June 30, 1805
PURSUANT to a warrant to us directed, we have this day viewed an estray Mare Co., shown to us by John Sudbury, of Amelia county, & do find the same to be a chestnut sorrel mare colt, about three years old, with some white on the right hind foot, and do appraise the same to forty five dollars. Given under our hands, this third day of June, eighteen hundred and six. Philip Dunnavant. Edward Land. John S. Crittington, mark. A Copy—Teste, James Townes, C. C.

WANTED as House-keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805.
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale by the Subscribers, an extensive assortment of GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:  Muscovado Sugar, as FF and F Gun Powder  W India Coffee Thomas Leiper's Snuff  Antigua and Jamaica Macabouba do.  Rum Havana Segars  Country do. Salt Petre  Cognac & Peach Brandy Brimstone, Madder & ground Ginger in small kegs  Holland Gin Log Wood  W. India and Sugar Turkey Cotton  House Molasses New York Candles & Soap  L. P. Madeira Wine Spermaceti Candles  Port, Sherry and Madeira do. Patent Lamps  Hebert's Brown Stout Dutch Cases with plain and gilt bottles  Martineque and Bordeaux Cordials. Castings, assorted  Basket Salt Earthen and Stone Ware  Do in Sacks & Loose Wrapping & Wrapping Paper  Bulloch's Cheese Henry VIII & Merry Andrew Cards  Caldwell, Frause & Cos. Sup. Chocolate China Plates  Rice Do. Bowles, different sizes  Nummegs, Pepper, Ginger and Pimento Do Tea & Coffee Cups and Saucers  Mace and Cloves Plain and Cut, quart, pint & half pint Decanters  Oil, Olives and Capers Pint, half pint and gill Tumblers.  Gun Powder, Young  Hyson & Souchong Tea  Canister Containing 1 1/2 and 3 lbs. Gun Powder Tea  Pickled Salmon  Cut Herring and Shad  Patent Shot, assorted  A regular supply of LOAF SUGAR by the hogshead and barrel at the Philadelphia price. Fisher & Lesueur. May 20, 1806. (if)
W. WARDLAW RECEIVING a large supply of MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, FAMILY MEDICINE, CHESTS, &c by the Procession from London. Richmond, May 6, 1806. (if)
Advertisement.
IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (if)
TO BE RENTED, THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of FRANCE and ENGLAND—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28 1806 (if)
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806 (if)
Manchester Turnpike Company.
SALE OF SHARES.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares upon which the tenth requisition shall remain unpaid, will be offered for sale, at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next—the sale to commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
GENERAL MEETING.
AS a sufficient number of members to constitute a meeting, did not attend on Saturday the 14th current, I am therefore authorised to give notice, that a meeting of the company will be held at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next, when it is expected the members will be punctual in their attendance, which business of importance to the interest of the company, particularly requires JAMES BRANDER, Clk. Manchester. 17th June, 1806. rdm
FOR SALE, AT the store of A. HEWES & CO. opposite the market, ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS, in half bbls. & kegs—ENGLISH WALNUTS, fresh LEMONS & ORANGES, NEW ENGLAND RUM, of high proof, in barrels; which they lately received and will sell low for cash. Richmond, June 24th, 1806. (if)
FOR RENT, AND possession given at Christmas, the PLANTATION and DWELLING HOUSE, which is very convenient, belonging to the estate of the late Major Stephen Southall, lying on the Westham road, about three miles from Richmond For terms apply to G. F. Stras. Richmond, June 24, 1806. (if)
FOR SALE. THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about
900 Acres of LAND,
about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved; with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,600 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH. Ex'rs of S. Couch. P. S. If the above property is not sold before the 18th of August next, it will on that day, at Goochland courthouse, being court day, be set up to the highest bidder.
MATTRASSES.
CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darnall's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattresses worked over. June 5, 1806. Jno. S. Pleasants.
TO BE SOLD,
FOR cash, at Orange courthouse, on Monday the 23th day of July next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by William G Allen, for the purpose of discharging his debts to Rivers, Murphy & Co. and Willis Wills & Co. therein specified, ONE NEGRO BOY named Charles, one named Taylor—and ONE NEGRO GIRL, named Lucy. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, June 11, 1806. 4w
IN pursuance of a general rule adopted by the Court of Musings, of this city, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an application has been made by William Allen Haulsey, for a License to Manufacture Tobacco, within the said city—the consideration of which is postponed until the next session of the said court. Geo. Chisman, D. C. Richmond, June 10th, 1806. (if)
FOR SALE,
THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, on which Cumberland Courthouse stands—It contains about TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES, one half of which is yet uncleared. Besides the advantage of having the Courthouse on this tract of land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there are none that can surpass it. The buildings with some repairing, may be made sufficiently extensive and comfortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser, when possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser better, landed property will be received in part. Creed Taylor and Blake B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county, are authorised to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allen's Mill. BEVERLY LANGHORNE. June 10th, 1806. 4m
FOR SALE,
TWO TRACTS of LAND, lying in the county of Fluvanna, one of them on Hardaway river, and within 1 1/2 miles of James river, containing 383 acres—One on Cary's Creek and within one mile of the north fork of James river, containing 364 acres. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no person will purchase without viewing the same; which will be shown by the subscriber living in Albemarle. WILLIAM MOON. June 5th, 1806. 1m
THE subscriber offers for Sale,
twenty five acres of LAND, adjoining his farm, about one mile from this city, on the main road leading from thence to Williamsburg; pleasantly situated, and convenient to good water. An indisputable title will be given to the purchaser. John Glynn. Richmond, June 20th, 1806. 2w
NOTICE is hereby given, forbidding all persons from crediting my wife Mary Myers, as she has absconded from my bed and board. Thomas Myers. June 26, 1806. 3t
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
WILL be sold, at public auction, on the 5th day of July next, two new BRICK TENEMENTS, on the main street, on Shockoe hill, at present occupied by Mr. Joseph Carter and Mr. B. Valentine—they are well calculated for stores and for private families, and considered to be as good stands for business as any in that part of the city. Also, a half acre LOT in the neighborhood of Gen. Moseley's, on which there is a new brick house, 44 feet long by 22 feet wide; this house is not finished in the inside, but may be finished to suit the purchaser. For terms, which will be very accommodating, apply to Taylor & Brown. Richmond, June 21, 1806.
JUST RECEIVED And for sale, at S. PLEASANTS' Book Store,
 Ruddiman's Rudiments of the Latin Grammar  British Poets (elegant)  Goldsmith's Natural History  Zimmerman on Solitude  Burns's Works, gilt and plain  Johnson's Dictionary in miniature  Geographical Dictionary  Rowe's Letters with plates  Adison's Evidences  History of the World  Whole Duty of Woman  Edinburgh Dispensary, new edition  Comic Sections  Chapone's Letters  Cruden's Concordance  Walker's Dictionary  Knox's Winter Evenings  Buller's Nisi Prius  Perrin's Dictionary  Jones's Dictionary  Johnson's New Philadelphia Spelling Book  Parsons Spelling Book  Bonnet Boards, &c. &c. &c. 
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District courts as follows:
 William Nelson, Jr. and Robert White, Esqrs. to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery courthouse;  Joseph Prentis and John Tyler, Esqrs. to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk;  Edmund Winston and Paul Carrington, Jr. Esqrs. to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs, in Botetourt county;  Richard Parker and Hugh Holmes, Esqrs. to the Districts of Northumberland, King and Queen, Williamsburg and Accomac courthouse;  Archibald Stuart and Francis T. Brooke, Esqrs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof. 
Witness our hands and seals, this thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and six. John Tyler, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal.) Fr's T. Brooke, (Seal.) Wilson Allen, C. G. C. BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the Uniform established by the Executive for the Militia of this Commonwealth and declared by Proclamation bearing date the first day of March last, in pursuance of the eighth section of the act of the General Assembly, passed at the last session, "Further to amend the several acts concerning the Militia of this Commonwealth," has, in some particulars, been considered inconvenient by the people generally, and repeated applications have been presented to the Executive in behalf of the Militia in various and numerous parts of the state, representing that very few, if any, of the Militia, have as yet, provided themselves with the uniform lately established, and praying certain alterations therein: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby declaring that the uniform of the Militia of this Commonwealth shall be as follows, to wit:
For the General Officers.
A dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff, cape, lapels and cuffs buff, yellow buttons, gold epaulets (one on each shoulder) black cocked hat with black cockade, and black stock.
For the Artillery.
A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, lapels and cuffs red, vest buff, overalls blue, edged with red, black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade.
For the Light Infantry.
A dark blue short coat with half lapels, cape and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, a round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade.
For the Grenadiers.
A dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade.
For the Riflemen.
A linen hunting shirt of purple color, with overalls of the same, leather moccasins or shoes, round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade and black stock.
For the main body of the Militia.
A blue hunting shirt trimmed with red fringe, white overalls and black garters, round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade and black and red plume, black garters or half boots. The officers' uniform to be a dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs red, white lining and buttons, vest and pantaloons white, with black garters, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade.
For the Cavalry.
A short dark blue coat, with yellow buttons, white lining, half lapels, cuff and cape red, white vest & leather breeches, jack boots, spurs, black stock and black leather ca. dressed on the crown with bear skin and decorated with a light blue sash and red and white plume.
The officers of the main body of the Militia, of the Light Infantry, Grenadiers, Riflemen, and Cavalry, to be distinguished by epaulets of silver; the officers of the Artillery to be distinguished by epaulets of gold. The field officers to wear two epaulets, the captains one on the right and the subalterns one on the left shoulder. All officers to wear side arms and boots. Provided however, That where any troop of cavalry, company of artillery, grenadiers, light infantry, riflemen, or of the main body of the militia, shall have provided themselves with an uniform different from that herein prescribed, they are respectively permitted to wear the same for three years from and after the date hereof. Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 14th day of June, 1806. (Signed) WM. H. CABELL.
LAND FOR SALE.
AGREABLE to a decree of Gloucester County Court, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Thursday the 17th of July next, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, belonging to the estate of John Howlett, dec. containing 400 acres; there is on the said land, a good brick dwelling house, in good repair, and all necessary out houses, with an excellent apple orchard. This land is situated about four miles from the Courthouse, and about the same distance from navigation. The soil is well adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on giving bond with approved security. THOS. BAYTOP, Ex'or. June 19th, 1806. 3w
Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana.
A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5 1806
LAND FOR SALE.
ON the second Tuesday in July next, will be offered for sale, at public Auction, at Bath Courthouse (Warm Springs):
A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing 320 acres, lying between the Warm and Hot Springs, but nearer to the latter; the land is of good quality, and may be so divided as to accommodate several families who might desire a residence contiguous to those valuable waters. One fourth of the purchase money will be expected on the delivery of the deed; the balance in two equal annual instalments, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, and to be secured by a deed of trust upon the property. JOHN ADAMS, Attorney in fact, For the distributees of R. Adams. June 6. wids
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 RICHARD LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York. and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hinton, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Mother, 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 lately 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 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. To Mr. Richard Lee.
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 Swelling, Chilblains, 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, Obsolete 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 breast, accompanied with soreness, 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 Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from diffipated 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 thorough-bred 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, scurfs, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, inalienable 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 eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammation, defluxions of rheum, dulness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which, frequently succed 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 Danish Lip-Salve.
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermit-tent 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 take more than one, and some not half a bottle. JOHN ADAMS. June 6. wids
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 store.
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 pecuniary) have intruded on the public, from a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast defending "to the tomb of the Capulet," 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 Hudon and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fever, and in so violent a degree, as for the hot paroxysm to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recommended by sympathising 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. — Pearlall, Pearl-street, was severely afflicted with an intermittent; 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 obstinate intermittent 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. Schooley, who was likewise horrified with an obstinate intermittent. A small portion completely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific) — Four portions of Mr. Schooley'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 assertion 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 error be termed INFALLIBLE. Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No. 50 Maiden-lane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 1, 1804.
St. PAUL,
A beautiful sorrel horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone; will stand the ensuing season at my plantation on James river, generally known by the name of Maiden's Adventure, about 3 miles above Pine Gull mill, and 4 miles below Michael's ferry, in Powhatan county, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, which will commence the first of March, and expire the first of August—Extraordinary good and extensive pasture gratis, but no liability for accidents or escape. Gentlemen wishing their mares fed, may be furnished with corn at the market price, for which cash must be sent with the mares—as also, notes of hand for the due payment of the money for the season. N. B. Twenty dollars, paid on or before the third Wednesday in November (being Powhatan court day) will be received as full compensation of the above, with half a do. to the groom. This beautiful horse, St. Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Satrian, who was got by Eclipse that covered at 200 guineas the season—his dam Virago, Snap's granddam by Regulus, out of a sister to Black and all-Black, and was thought to be the best runner of his time—he won several large stakes, among which was the Derby, 1783, beating Dungannon, Volunteer, Phenomenon, Gonzales, and several others—he was the sire of Whiskey, who at 3 years old won 4550 guineas, also of Whip, Royalist, Peeping Tom, General, Coimer, Sylph, Septem, Caroline, Tiffany, Laureatina, St. David, Sprightly, Queen of Sheba, Sparkaway, Rose, Sweeper, Cytus, Coal Merchant, Pick-pocket, Oscar, Ambrosio, Pretty Patty, and several others of the first rate runners. St. Paul's dam Purity was got by March'm, who covered for several of the last years of his life at 50 guineas a mare—her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame perhaps, as a good breeder, as any mare in the kingdom—she was the dam of Virgin Dido, Gundrum, Ranthos, Enigma, Miss Timms, Pumpkin, Maiden (who was dam of Walnut) Le Sang, Rasselas, Purity, and several others—Purity was the dam of Rockingham, Archibald, Fitzwilliam, St. Paul and several others—Several certificates of St. Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Powhatan city, March 1st 1806. (if)
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A GOOD RIDING AND GIGG HORSE, A young, gentle and well gaited—For which a liberal price in cash will be given—Enquire of the printer.
LAND FOR SALE.
ON the second Saturday in August next, will be exposed to sale, at public Auction at John Anderson's Tavern in the Town of New Canton
SIX LOTS OF LAND,
Being parcels of a tract formerly held by Col. Samuel Jordan, which was lately divided by the subscriber, into several smaller tracts. Three of the lots are situated between James and State rivers; and the other three on the south side of State river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Robert Nicholas, and Mr. Stephen Guitam. The land is well timbered and is favorable for the culture of tobacco and wheat; and no part of it is more distant than three miles from an excellent merchant mill; and the whole is convenient to good navigation. Plots of the land will be left with Mr. Walter Lynde, of New Canton and the lines will be easily traced, as they are very generally known in the neighborhood. One fourth of the purchase of