Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-05-09 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1150]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1804.
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Advertisements, not exceeding a square inch, are inserted in this paper for seventy-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
WHEREAS the extraordinary losses by Fire, which have taken place, particularly the late Fire at Norfolk, which is believed to have been more extensive and injurious than any one which has ever happened in America, and by the payment of which, and to comply with the acts of Incorporation of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, it becomes necessary and expedient in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the said society, to replenish the Funds, and that a repartition among the whole of the persons insured, previous to the Twenty-third day of February last, shall be made.—That the Members of the said Society should pay their Quotas agreeably to the acts of the General Assembly, and the Constitution, Rules and Regulations made in pursuance thereof. Each Individual whose property is insured as aforesaid, is hereby NOTIFIED and REQUIRED to pay each his respective Quota—that is, the sum of one hundred dollars on every hundred dollars of his premium and tax on his respective buildings, and in that ratio—or in other words, a full Quota; to wit: the sum as expressed in each policy; which payment is to be made to the Cashier General of the said society (Mr. William West) at Richmond, on or before the first day of August next.
The payment hereby required, when made, will reinstate the Funds again, according to the intention of the said acts and the principles of the institution; and it is no small consolation to say with truth, that the society will thereby be enabled to meet any future accident as fully as if no loss had ever been sustained by it.
It is unnecessary to enlarge on the necessity of payment being made pointedly to the day. Prudence, justice and humanity, all calling loud for punctuality, particularly, when it is recollected that the act of incorporation has the following clause:—“Whensoever any person or persons shall neglect to pay such quotas, the assurance to him made, shall cease and discontinue from the day on which they become due, until paid.” In addition to which, compulsory means, may also be resorted to, which will be expensive to the insured, and painful to the direction.
It is worthy the attention of all interested to recollect, that as the exact amount of every person's Quota, is stated in his policy, he can be at no loss to understand precisely the sum now called for by the present requisition.
W. FOUSHEE, President M. A. S. Richmond, General Office of Assurance, 23rd April 1804. w4 The printer in this state are requested to insert the above in their respective papers.
FOR SALE. By Edward Hallam, At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern. 5000 Wt. excellent Salt Petre Bacon. 1000 Wt. of prime Butter. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Teneriffe and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cognac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the bbl. Leaf & brown Sugar—Tyson & Imperial Teas. 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 23, 1804. wtf A pair of New-England MULAS.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS YET DESIROUS TO SELL HIS Valuable Tract of Land, Lying in the upper end of Powhatan county, on both sides of Deep creek, being 12 miles from Cartersville, 2 from Appomattox river, less than one from the great Buckingham road and 42 from Manchester.
The county is well regulated in its police and sociable in the manners of its inhabitants. To these local advantages may be added that the soil is fertile and well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Grain and Grass. The mansion place is healthy, with dwelling houses and other offices to accommodate a large family.
It is supposed to contain about 1500 acres, of which 500 are valuable low grounds, 100 reclaimed for cultivation and the rest under heavy timber. Little more need be said to those inclined to possess a landed estate of easy access to Richmond and Petersburg by the Turnpike and Navigation.
This land will be laid off in 2 or 3 convenient lots, and offered to public sale at Powhatan May Court, being the 16th, at 12 o'clock; for 1-4th payable at Christmas next, when possession will be given, and the remainder in equal annual payments, to carry interest from the time of possession, with approved personal and real security. The land and proposed allotments will be shown by Mr. David Maxey on the premises.
WILLIAM MAYO. Henrico, March 15th, 1804. wtds
Lawyers' Declarations “For Sale here”
The Celebrated English Stallion,
WHIP,
By Saltram, two years last fall from London, will stand the ensuing season in Charlotte county, 8 miles above the courthouse, and four below Cole's ferry, on the main road leading from Danville to Carter's ferry and Richmond, at Six Guineas the season, but which may be discharged by Five, provided the money is paid by the last day of July, at which time the season will expire. Nine Guineas to insure a mare in foal, and Three Guineas the single leap, and in either case one dollar to the groom, to be paid when the mare is first covered. A note sent with each mare for the season money will be expected.
WHIP is a beautiful bay horse ten years old next spring, of great size and strength, being 15 hands 3 inches high. Let it now suffice to say, it is generally thought by all that have seen him, his equal for beauty has seldom if ever been seen in America. His dam was got by King Herod, which was also the dam of Mr. Galway's Ariel, Mr. Wilson's Duchess and Mr. Durand's Kitty Cat a Daff, all very speedy mares—his granddam by Oroonoko, his great granddam by Cartouch, out of an Arabian mare—Oroonoko was got by Crab, out of Miss Slamerkin by True Blue, Lord Oxford's Dun Arabian D'Arcy, Black legged royal mare—Oroonoko is the sire of the granddam of Portia & full brother to Black and all Black, the sire of Tating's Polly, who was the dam of King Fergus, Cartouch, by Bald Galloway, Cripple Barb at Hampton Court, Makeleis, Place's White Turk, Dodworth, Layton Barb—Cartouch is the sire of the granddam of Flimnap and Florizel—Saltram was got by Eclipse, who covered at 200 guineas the season, his dam Viago by Snap, his granddam by Regulus, out of a full sister to Black and all Black—Saltram was formerly the property of his royal highness the Prince of Wales, and was then to be the best runner of his time. He won several large stakes, among which was the Derby in 1783, beating Dungannon, Volunteer, Pheomenon, Gonzales and several others—He is the sire of Whiskey, who won at three years old, 4500 guineas; also of Whip, Royalist, Peeping Tom, General, Coiner, Sylph, Septem, Caroline, Tiffany, Lawfulness, St. David, Sprightly, Queen of Sheba, Spanhaway, Rose, Sweeper, Clytus, Coal Merchant, Pick Pocket, Oscar, Ambuscade, Pretty Patty, and several others, all first rate runners.
WHIP was the first favorite for the Derby in 1797, and no doubt would have won it, had he been well enough to have started. He was found to have so much speed as to be able to give many colts of the same year from 20 to 30 lbs. The first time he started he won the sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, at Alcot, for three-year-olds, and afterwards the three-year-old plate at Reading, beating Mr. Delphin's Flickwall by Woodpecker, Sir C. Bunbury's Wrangler by Diomed, and several others. At five years old he won the four-year-old plate at Alcot & a plate at Brighton, beating Combatant and gave him 22 lbs—Whip won the week before for the cup at Oxford, against Diamond, Stikler, Johnny and Orlando, and was supposed to be winning when he ran out of the course—He also won the sweepstakes at Canterbury, which was the last time he started, having fallen lame. Several of his races were won at three heats—Whip gave Coiner 21 lbs, and beat him in his trial, and never lost a race that he run where there were heats. After Whip fell lame (which was in the year 1798) he was kept as a covering horse, and stood in England at five guineas the season. I have in my possession a certificate from under Mr. Durand's hand of Whip's blood. The stud books & calendars are also in my possession, which any gentleman may see on application.
Good and extensive pasture gates, extraordinary well enclosed low grounds and high, well watered, well set with clover, & nearly all kinds of grass. Gentlemen who wish to have their mares fed (which is given up by good judges to be the best scheme) shall have as much as they can eat at 15d. per day, in strong stalks made in the pasture under a grove sufficiently large for a mare and colt to eat, safe from being disturbed by other nags. I will not be liable for escapes or accidents of any kind, but will pay strict attention to every gentleman's mares in rotation—Whip stood in Prince George county the two last seasons, and covered largely upwards of 100 mares each season, notwithstanding there were 12 imported horses that stood within 60 miles of him. I will take £40 for the season of 6 mares provided the money is paid by the last day of July.
EDWARD JORDAN. THOMAS JONES, fen. March 16, 1804. wdt
Certificate—At the request of Mr. Edward Jordan, who has lately purchased the imported horse Whip, I do certify that the said horse has stood for the two last seasons within 3 qrs. of a mile of my residence, that I have seen in the pastures attached to his stand, during the last season, several colts & fillies at a time (at least a dozen in number) got by him, equal, and in my opinion superior in point of form and size to any equal number I have ever seen, got by other horses—I also believe him to be as sure a foal getter as any horse in America. Any gentleman in this neighborhood who may accord with me in opinion, will do no more than justice to the reputation of the horse and to the obliging Mr. Jordan, by adding their signatures. GEORGE RUFFIN. Prince George county, Dec. 11, 1803.
Edward Ruffin, Peter Epps, John Acey, Thomas Gault, Reace Rollings, Briggs Reeves, Van Leonard, Jas. T. Hubbard, Edward Mayes, Jesse Heath, John Jones, Wm. Cole, John Markes, Roger Atkinson, Thos. Gary, Wm. Glover, Thos. Morrison, John Butte, Sterling Gary, James Curton, John I. Heath, Stith Gregory, Jos. Ford, Geo. Cooke, Isaac Hill, James Cooke, W. Epps, Fed. R. Darte.
The famous high-blooded English horse,
HAMBLETON,
Bred by the Duke of Grafton, a beautiful bright bay, near sixteen hands high, of high form and elegance, rising thirteen years old, in good health and great perfection, imported last spring by William Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, will stand the ensuing season at the subscriber's, in Charlotte county, five miles below the courthouse, and three from Douden's old stores, to cover mares at Six Guineas the season, for which a note will be required, dischargeable by the payment of Twenty Dollars, at any time before the 10th of August next, when the season will expire, with One Dollar to the groom for each mare, paid at the stable door. Good and extensive pastureage, well enclosed, with a creek and branches running through, the flat land affording as good forward pastures as any in this part of the country, gratis. Servants that may be sent with mares will be boarded without charge, and mares fed, if required, on reasonable terms. The utmost attention paid and care taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible for any that may happen. HENRY LESTER. March 5, 1804. wtf
PEDIGREE.
HAMBLETON was got by Dungannon (one of the best sons of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse of his day, and covered at fifty guineas,) his dam by Snap, sister to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross 1773—her dam (young Marske's dam) by Blank, Stirling, Miss Maguett, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Barb, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whiteshirt, old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England.
PERFORMANCES. This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in twenty races before he left the turf, four of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In 1794, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten guineas each, for 3 year olds, six subscribers, two miles, beating Mr. Bethell's b. f. by Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b. f. by Young Marske, Turner's Confederacy, and Craddock's ch. c. Leicester. At York he won 50l. for three year olds, beating Lowther's b. c. Griffin, Crompton's ch. c. Ambush, Shepherd's Madcap, Giffon's b. c. Cedar, and Garforth's ch. c. even beating on Ambush against the field. At Manchester in June, he won 50l. for three year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalist. At Stockton September 29th, he won a sweepstakes of twenty guineas each, five subscribers, then Sir H. Williams's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's, beating Highlander, out of Wren, and Turner's Deline. In 1795, Hambleton won five times, to wit—a handicap plate of 50l. two mile heats, at four years old, beating Tusc, Blacklegs, and Watkins's ch. c. five years old. At Edinburgh July 20th, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, four years old, four mile heats, beating Pyehead—and on the 23d walked over the ground for 50l. all ages—and on the 24th 50 guineas for all ages, four mile heats, beating Gregory's b. h. Archer, 6 years old, Mr. Peacock's ch. g. Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Creeping-Kate. At Dundee in October, he won 50l. beating Lord Darlington's b. m. Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, 5th October, a purse of 50 guineas, beating Mr. Bailer's Black Cock. In 1797 he won eight times, to wit—at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of 10 guineas each, five subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Lad and Ardmore. At Edinburgh on Wednesday the 26th, 50 guineas for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Bazezy. On Friday 28th, the ladies subscription purse of 50 guineas, beating Fletcher's Jane. At Montrose in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 50l. plate—and also walked over the ground for a subscription of 50l. At Kelso October 16th, for a plate of 50 guineas, he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 guineas given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 12 stone, four mile heats, then six years old, he won against Mr. Wentworth's Trimbush, Piermont's Trummer aged, and Kincaid's Hector aged—and Saturday following a purse of 50l. given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Boliker. At Carlisle he won 100 guineas of Mr. Sitwell, beating his b. f. by Meteor. In 1798, he won at Edinburgh, August, 50l. for all ages, beating g. Maxwell's Arab, and Mr. Maule's Hippopotamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 guineas, for all ages, beating Pitforth and Contracor. See the Racing Calendars for the foregoing years. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
BANK BILL.
THE act passed by the General Assembly of Virginia, for establishing a Bank in the City of Richmond, is just published and for Sale at this office.
The Celebrated English Stallion,
DRAGON,
LATE the property of his grace the Duke of Bedford, and sire of Speculator, Tarantula, Jenny, Spinner, Creeper, Phenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten Guineas and a Dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pastureage of superior quality will be furnished gratis, and the greatest attention paid, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The money will be expected for the season of such mares as are pastured before they are removed, and notes sent with those that are not to be left with the horse, payable the 1st of August next. Apply to RICHARD KNOWLES, Agent for John Randolph. Bizarre, Jan. 18, 1804. wtf
P. S. Farmville is 8 miles below Prince Edward courthouse, and 35 from Cartersville. Mares fed if required.
ADMIRAL NELSON,
EIGHT years old last spring, a beautiful well formed brown bay horse, imported last fall by William Lightfoot, Esq. and now his property, fifteen hands three inches and a half high, full of strength, health and vigor, and inferior to no horse either for speed or bottom; of fine bone and muscle and unequalled activity; Will stand at my stables this season, in Powhatan county, 20 miles above Richmond, on James river, and will be let to mares at Three Guineas the leap, paid down, and Six the season, with 4s 6d to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of 20 dollars on or before the 1st November. The season will end 1st August. Good and extensive pastures gratis, and servants found while attending their mares. No responsibility for involuntary escapes or accidents.
This horse has not run many races, but his performances will sufficiently justify the opinion of Lord Grosvenor and his son, who certify that they considered him the best three year old in England, which may be seen under their hands and seals.
In October 1798, at New-Market, he won a sweepstakes of 1400 guineas, 12 subscribers at 200 guineas each, half forfeit, colts carrying 8 stone 5lb. fillies 8 stone, beating Sir Harry, Mr. Cookson's b. c. by Sir Peter, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Young Javelin, Sir Francis Standish's ch. c. Split Pigeon—5 to 4 against Admiral Nelson, 7 to 4 against Sir Harry, 6 to 1 against Split Pigeon, and 10 to 1 against Young Javelin.
In 1799 he won a sweepstakes of 1600 guineas, 14 subscribers at 200 guineas each, beating Lord Grosvenor's b. c. by Preceptor, out of Bob Tail, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Javelin, and Mr. Golding's Boaster—3 to 1 on Admiral Nelson. In 1800, he got so much injured in his practice that he did not come on the turf again until 1803, when he won a purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating several fine horses—See Sporting Magazine for this year.
PEDIGREE.
ADMIRAL NELSON was bred by Lord Grosvenor, got by John Bull, and foaled in 1795; his dam Olivia, by Justice; her dam Cypher by Squirt out of Fribble's dam, by Regulus.—See Supplement to the Stud Book, page 51.
JOHN HARRIS. N. B. Notes for the six guineas must be sent with the mares. w3m
Just received direct from the Patentee's and for Sale by SHAPARD & LUCKE, RICHMOND, The following Valuable
Family Medicines,
Which they are also forwarding to the following persons, viz:
Virginia.—Thomas H. Walton, Cartersville; Thomas Wyatt, Lynchburg; John Gilliam & Co. Cumberland; Thomas Miller, Bedford; Moses Norris, Columbia; Samuel Shelton & Co. Warren; Zachariah Hall, Powhatan; John Peyton, Milton; Isaac Caruthers & Co. Lexington; Benj. & Christopher Morris, Staunton; Richard Bankin, Augusta (Jennings' Gap); Peter Crawford, Louisa; Henry H. Dickinson, Caroline; Robert Warburton, Williamsburg; Barclay & Barclay, Aylett's Warehouse; Capt. Lewis Booker, Essex. North Carolina.—Major James Vaughan, Williamsburg; Norwood & Blackwell, Granville; Thomas Webb, ditto.
Dr. RAWSON'S
Anti-Bilious and Stomachic Bitters, Prepared by Thomas H. Rawson, New London, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society, for which discovery he obtained a Patent, signed by the President of the United States, July 24th, 1802, agreeably to an Act of congress.
THE celebrity and demand for these Bitters, and unqualified letters and certificates of their singular virtues and effects, as well from eminent Physicians as others of the first respectability, daily received by the Patentee, from all parts of the union, proves them experimentally the greatest discovery ever yet made in the healing art. The following are some of the most prominent complaints in which these Bitters are efficacious, and to universally admired, viz:
Indigestion, Dysenteries, Debility, Gravel, Head aches, Dropsies, Lowness of spirits, Worms, Bilious complaints, Agues, Jaundice, Rheumatism, Female complaints. And all that train of complicated complaints so common in the fall and spring seasons.
They remove by their stimulating effects the two extremes of coffee and relaxed habits of body, procure a strong appetite and digestion, disposing to briskness and liveliness those persons who before taking them were melancholy, low spirited, and trebling, and remove those dull, unpleasant sensations, so disagreeable to be borne. —Price 50 cents.
Dr. RAWSON'S Patent Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physic.
THESE Pills produce the most sensible and surprising effects on the Bilious passages, and discharge with facility and ease all kinds of Bilious Congestions, and experience proves them superior to any other physic for Bilious & Yellow Fevers, Coltiveness, Cholics, Female complaints, Dizziness, And for destroying Pains in the Stomach & Bowels, Worms in the bowels of children.
In great Colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these Pills often produce the happiest effects.
Families living remote from skillful Physicians ought always to be provided with my Pills and Bitters, as their seasonable application by discharging congestions and giving tone to the first passages, oftentimes prevent the most serious and formidable maladies, and when taken agreeably to directions have produced wonders in the cure of Fevers and Agues, so prevalent in new countries and low and marshy villages.—Price 25 and 37 1/2 cents a box.
Dr. RAWSON'S Itch Ointment.
THIS Ointment has a remarkable ascendancy over every other composition heretofore discovered, for cleaning and beautifying the skin. Pimples and all kinds of Eruptions on the face and elsewhere, and Cutaneous disorders of almost every kind, are radically cured by this Ointment. It cures the Itch in a short time with safety, and ease.
This Ointment is very agreeable in smell, it leaves the skin smooth and beautiful, and may at all times and on all occasions be used agreeably to directions, without in the least endangering the patient's health.—Price 42 cents a box.
Tyce's Ditto, price 50 cents.
Dr. RAWSON'S Worm Powders,
A Medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivaled. The most authentic proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues and surprising effects in extreme and alarming cases of Worms, may be seen at the places of sale.—Price 50 cents a package.
Genuine Aromatic PASTE,
For the Teeth and Scurvy in the Gums. Prepared only by J. THOMPSON, New-London, Connecticut.
THE only Medicine in the world that will with safety, ease and certainty, cure the Scurvy in the Teeth and Gums. This Paste cleanses the Teeth and purifies the Gums of any foulness, or acid corrosive humours; it braces and strengthens the fibres of the Gums so that they adhere close to the Teeth; it likewise makes the Teeth appear white and beautiful, and takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arise from scorbatic Gums and bad Teeth. The Public are cautioned to be on their guard against purchasing a spurious kind of Paste, made by one S. H. P. Lee, of New-London; his spurious kind is of a dirty brown colour in rough tin boxes. The genuine kind is of a lively red colour, in neat pewter boxes, and each direction paper signed by J. Thompson the only Proprietor, in his own hand writing. Where also may be had, DR. RAWSON'S
Anti-Bilious Patent Pills.
LINE'S
Genuine Windham Bilious Pills,
PREPARED by Samuel Lee, jun. of Windham, in the State of Connecticut; for which discovery he obtained a Patent signed by the President of the United States, April 30, 1796, agreeable to an Act of Congress.
The numerous spurious impositions upon the public, and statement of remarkable cures never made, yet certified by forged names, or by persons unacquainted with the nature of diseases and the effect of particular medicine, render it difficult to do justice to the public, in offering sufficient motives to make trial of the virtues of this invaluable medicine. w3w
STAGE
BETWEEN RICHMOND & STAUNTON A LINE of STAGES will commence running 18th instant.—The stage will leave Richmond every Wednesday at 5 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Staunton on Friday by noon—leave Staunton every Saturday at 5 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Richmond on Monday by noon. Fare for passengers, 9 dollars. Way passengers 8 cents a mile.
JOSEPH GRANT. Richmond, April 17, 1804. wdt
At a Court held for Washington county, the 20th day of March, 1804.
Robert Craig, Complainant. Against John McMeans and Sarah his wife, Defendants. In Chancery.
THE defendants not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the third Tuesday in July next and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county. A Copy, Teste, DAVID CAMPBELL, D.

Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour Fine, Do. Sup., Corn, Hemp, Clean, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
MEMBERS chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth.
Rockingham, Henry J. Gambill, Daniel Smith. Monroe, David Graham, John Grey. Wythe, Alexander Smyth, Joseph Crockett. Washington, Henry St. John Dixon, Thomas Edmiston. Montgomery, John Ingles, — Garner.
On Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Books were opened in the Capitol in this City, agreeable to law, for receiving subscriptions to the Bank of Virginia. The whole number of Shares allowed for this place, (three thousand seven hundred and fifty,) were taken up before eleven o'clock yesterday.
NEW YORK ELECTION. Mr. Lewis, the republican candidate for Governor, has obtained the following majorities over Mr. Burr.
Table with 2 columns: County, Majority. Counties include Richmond, New York, Staten Island, etc.
Mr. Burr has obtained the following majorities over Mr. Lewis. In New-York At the last election the federal majority was 74. Staten Island From which it appears that the Republican candidate has majorities amounting to 1,312 And Mr. Burr 186
Present republican majority 1,126 In the preceding counties at the last election the majorities stood thus: Republican, 1,284 Federal, 102 1,182 Deducting Staten Island, with whose votes at the last election we are unacquainted 86 1,096 appears to have been the republican majority Which deduct from the republican majorities this year. 1,056
Gain this year. 30 We have taken this minute view of this interesting election to dissipate that alarm which has gone abroad as to its result. There can, we should suppose, be little doubt of the eventual success of the republican candidate. At the election for senators the last year, who are elected by the same persons that vote for governor, there was a total majority of 7,739. As far as returns have been received this relative majority has not been shaken. There has, on the contrary, been a gain of 30 votes. There are 31 counties in the state, returns from six of which have been received. It will be ground for peculiar felicitation if, as there is great reason to expect, notwithstanding the extraordinary and unbounded efforts of Mr. Burr's friends to divide the republicans of New York, they have stood firm to their principles, and declined to co-operate in a subversive of the public good, and planned in councils hostile to those measures on which the peace and reputation of our country depend. Nat. Intel.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman, dated Paris, Feb. 29, 1804.
The present will arrive with the last letter I wrote you, the vessel being detained by a general embargo which is still continued on vessels in the ports of the Channel, in consequence, it is presumed, of the discovered plot to assassinate the First Consul. I mentioned in my last that several persons had been arrested, but I believe Gen. Moreau was not then of the number. From the publication, under the authority of the government, there can be no doubt of his having received visits from Georges and Pichegru — how far he is engaged with them we must wait his trial to determine — he at all events will lose the estimation he was held in by his nation — and it is to be lamented, that a man who stood so high in public esteem, should suffer himself to be led astray by such characters. If their object was to bring about another revolution, I think they were wrong in the calculation: Gen. Bonaparte has established such order throughout every department, and the people appear so sensible of the good effects of it, that I do not believe they could be induced to fall back into the state of disorganization and confusion he has drawn them out of, but I believe that
however mighty our eloquence, we know not how to use it for the public good. And why does the south rule the north? Because the south is united, and the north is divided. In the north two states are federal, and two are likewise republican. The federal majority in these two states does not rise above six or seven thousand; while the republican majority in the other states amounts to at least two or three hundred thousand. — Is it then so extraordinary that in a republican government seven men should yield to three hundred. For let it be remembered that the republicans of the north are as warmly attached to the measures of the present administration as those of the south.
We disdain to descend to any notice of the vulgar and pitiful calumnies so impotently levelled against the private character of Mr. Jefferson. Amidst the collisions of party malice that character has hitherto stood like an adamant; and we venture to predict that the lot of his traducers will be that infamy which they unblushingly attempt to fix upon him.
BALTIMORE, April 30. RAINBOW OF THE MOON.
Mr. Dobbins, ON Friday morning last about half past 10 o'clock, a remarkable phenomenon was observed. — The evening was cloudy, and the Moon had been up near an hour, when a Rainbow was discovered, extending from North to West. It did not possess the colors of the Rainbow of the Sun, but had a milky appearance; its apparent diameter about 2 feet and an half — a few drops of rain fell, and shortly a cloud obscuring the light the Rainbow suddenly disappeared — the Thermometer stood then at 56 of Fahrenheit; its continuance was nearly twenty minutes; little or no wind prevailed at the time. This circumstance seems to prove the truth of the present theory of Rainbows in an eminent degree, viz: that they are caused by the reflection of light upon the falling drops of rain.
FOR SALE. A Negro Girl, Of about fifteen years of age, who has been always accustomed to house service, is healthy and intelligent — she knows how to perform any duties of a house servant, which may be expected from one of her age. Apply to the printer. Richmond, 5th May, 1804.
To facilitate claimants under the 7th article of the treaty with Great Britain the receipt of their monies in instances in which they have not constituted the public agent in London, their special attorney, it has been thought proper to draw to the United States all such monies of the above description as may not be drawn from him by the individual themselves prior to the 1st of Sept. next. The Agent is accordingly instructed to cease paying them after that date, but after the 1st of November next, they will be again payable at the City of Washington, to those who have right, or to their attorneys duly authorised Department of State, April 28th, 1804.
THE THorough BRED HORSE. AMERICUS, Will stand at my stable the ensuing season, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of twenty dollars the season and eight dollars the leap, or thirty two dollars to insure a mare being in foal; in either case a half dollar to the groom; the leap money to be sent with the mares, and notes for the season must accompany them also; but the twenty dollars may be discharged by the payment of sixteen on or before the last day of July, at which time the season will expire. The season will commence the 25th of March. Mares fed with grain if required at the market price; rich and extensive pasturage gratis, and also the board of boys. All possible attention will be paid to mares, but no responsibility for escapes or accidents. AMERICUS was got by Shark, his dam by Wildair, his granddam by Vampier, out of Col Braxton's imported mare Kitty Fisher. Wildair was got by Fearnought, Fearnought by Regulus. Regulus by the Godolphin Arabian; Vampier by Regulus, who was by the Godolphin Arabian, Kitty Fisher by Cade, who was by the Godolphin Arabian. Gentlemen will find after perusing the above pedigree, that Americus is not surpassed by any horse on the continent. JOHN HOSKINS King & Queen, February 12, 1804.
TO RENT. And possession given the 1st next month, THE STORE, &c. Near the bridge, in this city, at present occupied by Mr. Wm. Crawford — There are good accommodations for a family, and a large garden. — Enquire of THE PRINTER. May 4th, 1804.
Iron Grey Horse, About four feet eight inches high, six years old, branded on the near shoulder I. W. and has some saddle spots whiter than his natural color. His mane was roached some time since and is nearly grown again. He has a switch tail, trots and gallops, and if rode with a spur and kirk bridle may be made to pace — There is good reason to believe that he was stolen by a free small mulatto fellow, who goes by the name of Billey Jackson, as such a horse was seen in his possession in the evening of the day on which the horse was lost — Jackson is supposed to have gone to Fredericksburg, accompanied by a white woman who lives with him as his wife, and who some times calls herself Polly C. Knight, alias Porter. She had with her a white boy child five or six years of age. It is presumed they carried the horse with them, being obliged to fly from that justice here which would at last have inflicted a punishment due to his various crimes. I will give a reward of Thirty Dollars on recovery of the horse if stolen, on conviction of the thief, or Ten Dollars for the horse delivered to me in Richmond. JOHN ATKINSON. May 2d, 1804.
Where is the impressive eloquence of Dana and Tracey; even Mr. Griswold appears exhausted by his continued efforts. Dr. E. has his private resentments to gratify. — Quis talia fando temperet a lacrymis? — No. There was not found one man in Congress, when that fatal alteration of the Constitution was conjured up, who had the spirit to bring forward an amendment by which the aristocratical influence of the southern states should be checked — by which their millions of Negro slaves should cease to be represented in Congress. Is there any thing more scandalous in the abuse of the British Constitution, than this mockery of representation? Are the rotten boroughs of England more infamous than our Negro boroughs? Why should their slaves be represented if denied the rights of suffrage, in preference of our horses and oxen? There is this principle adopted in all republics. The representatives are always taken from the people represented. Let us then have at least, their members in black — real Negroes. Will Mr. Jefferson who has certainly no scruples, when he wishes to debauch the wife of a friend, or defraud his creditors, or recompense a flattery, or get rid of an enemy, will he make any delicate objections? Or are we to believe the account of the French traveller in the southern states, who mentions that though a planter would have no objection to sleep with a slave, he would disdain to see her sitting at the same table.
The time will come when a foreign enemy will menace this country. Perhaps the day is not far off; for the people are rich enough, and the government pusillanimous enough to invite an Invader. How shall we then be protected? — By the southern states? Take away those whites who must remain to watch over the slaves, and how many will there be, to act against the enemy? — Officers enough. — Yes, the south is the seat of our privileged orders. But soldiers? As before, in the yeomanry of the northern states. Who fought the battles of Independence? Who freed Virginia and the Carolinas from the British troops when aided by their slaves? It was the men of the North — the now destined vassals of the south — But I will not despair. The purchase of Louisiana at the expense of 15 millions of dollars for the augmentation of the southern interest, must finally convince the states north of the Chesapeake, that they must unite in the common northern interest. The mock administration of Mr. Jefferson and his friends of the south, will then crumble away faster than the moulderling monuments of the capitol. Let therefore the disinterested among our Federal and Democratic Republicans, lay aside their fatal dissensions, which have served no purpose but the purpose of their enemies. We shall then be able to fix a just BALANCE OF POWER in the United States, and no longer realize the fable of the serpent, whose head is directed by his tail.
With respect to the greater part of this performance it carries with it its own antidote; and he must be cursed with the credulity of an idiot that credits its assertions. — But it has a squinting to an event which, in the least to countenance, is treason, and which every friend to his country, whatever may be his speculative opinions, ought to frown on. It dares not to avow that its object is a separation of these states, a dissolution of the union, but the whole of its contents are calculated to lead the mind of the reader to this result. If federalism desires to lose the little support it has left, the propagation of such opinions is the readiest road to it. For, we boldly assert, that there is not an honest and intelligent man in the union, who would not shudder at the prospect of a dissolution of the union. By honest, we wish to be understood to exclude those whose ambition prompts them to measures subversive of the public welfare for the purpose of gratifying their own views. Facts are daringly asserted, which are in every respect false. It is asserted, "That Mr. Jefferson possesses supreme power in Louisiana," whereas an act of Congress has recently passed extending to the people of that country most of our civil rights, thereby paving the way to their full enjoyment of liberty, and Congress have the power of annulling any act passed by the Governor and Council.
He is charged with withholding the Spanish treaty from the Senate for two years. This is absolutely false. The treaty was submitted to the Senate without delay; and the delay its ratification did receive arose entirely from the federal members of that body — The federal members voted against it, and but for the republicans it would have been lost, and the interests of our merchants have thus been sacrificed on the altar of party hostility. His disposal of the public money without any appropriation by Congress. During an administration of more than three years there has not been expended a dollar without an appropriation by law being previously made. His appointment of officers without the consent of the Senate. When, when, and whom has he so appointed? He has invariably consulted the Senate when in session; and in their recess he has the undisputed right of appointment until they meet. But Virginia, it seems is the prime orb; New England is eclipsed — and this is the rub — "shall WE submit to the guidance of the South?" Who are WE? The question is answered by the writer a few lines beneath — It is Dana, and Tracey, and Griswold. Yes, WE shall submit. And why? Because the American people have so willed it by depriving US of power, which,
not find at home, or of those savage hordes who see, in the end of war, nothing but the booty which they may acquire, and in its result the total annihilation of the adversary hordes. Such, however, are the strange ideas that have been propagated among the soldiers to excite them to obtain, from their cupidity, a devotion expected in vain from real courage. I do not pretend here to discuss the rights of conquest, nor to examine whether they can be extended in proportion to the perils which have been run to obtain them; but it is politic to announce beforehand every thing that is meant to be derived from it? Is it fit to present it to the eyes of those who are to undertake it, only as a vast scene of pillage and assassination? It is no doubt, contrary to the intention of the first consul that such means should be employed to corrupt the minds of our brave warriors, & to substitute the love of gain for the honor of glory; but it is to you, general, I confide the honorable task of illustrating to him these intrigues, and telling him how much they afflict military men, who are faithful to the laws of honor. They all see, as I do, with inquietude, that every day is suffered to depress that spirit which in the early period of our military glory, the love of the country, might almost say the enthusiasm of liberty, and surely that spirit will not revive, in which nothing is demanded of them but a blind temerity, in which nothing is prescribed to them but the abuse of victory. I speak with liberty, with confidence; and I do not think it a proof of courage. It would be shewing a want of esteem for the head of a government to see any danger in telling him what is just and true. I have the honor to be, &c.
Lieutenant general Duroc to general Moreau. One o'clock in the morning. My Comrade, I have laid before the first consul the letter which you have done me the honor to write to me, the 8th instant. It is with pain that I send it back to you by his orders. The gen. first consul charges me to inform you that he does not recognize in it the language of a Frenchman, nor the character of a distinguished soldier. He has sent it back to you for the purpose, that by destroying this evidence of an error which he wishes to forget, you may be sure that it will never be made use of to tarnish your glory, nor to impeach your intentions. The gen. first consul orders me to acquaint you, that he wishes to have some conversation with you in private, the 25th inst. I am, with respect, your Comrade. DUROC.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. NEW SERIES OF FEDERAL MISREPRESENTATIONS. No. IV. We have often had occasion to notice, and to hold up to reprobation, the misrepresentations of the opponents of the existing administration; but we have seldom been doomed to peruse a production more malignant and vulgar, and more replete with falsehood than the following extracted from the Boston Repertory. We give it entire.
THE NEW ENGLAND MAN. No. I. "Blow ye the Trumpet in Zion." The citizens of the states north of the Chesapeake have been so much occupied, with dissensions of the Federalists and the Democrats, that they have overlooked the aggrandizement of the southern states and their accumulating power. Even the purchase of Louisiana at an immense price for the sole purpose of adding to the southern interest, seems to have excited little emotion among us. The curious, have been amused by the tales of "Salt Mountains" and "Salt Rivers," of "Mines of Platina" and "Rocks of Native Silver." While the indolent regard but little the future, and less the burthens they may throw upon their posterity. Distracted by our internal dissensions, which we owe to the artifices of our enemies, we have pursued a shadow that mocks our resentment. It is not that the administration of Mr. Jefferson is really inclined to democracy. No, sir, his supreme power in Louisiana; the withholding the treaty with Spain from the Senate for two years — His disposal of the public money without any appropriation by Congress — His appointment of officers without the consent of the Senate — His admitting foreigners into the national Councils — His flatteries to Bonaparte, all prove that Mr. Jefferson can scarcely be considered a principle or conduct a sincere democrat. The import of this title forbids us to connect it with his character. But by his pretensions he has gained every object which Virginia and her southern allies wished for. He has brought to co-operate with him in the northern states, all the enthusiasts of a good cause, and all the levelling, blood thirsty ruffians of a bad one. The herd of foreign renegades echo his success, and his triumphal car drawn by a million of enslaved Negroes, drives over the necks of those who have not bent the knee to Baal. And are WE to submit to the guidance and the tyranny of the South? Are the states from the Chesapeake to the river St. Croix, to be only the satellites of Virginia? The fact is, that our Representatives yield with feeble resistance to the current that carries them away; and as they recede from their desired port, they see in silent despair our native rights sink under the horizon.
INVASION.
The Courier de Londres, of Tuesday, under the head of Paris, contains the two following letters, which, it says, have excited a great sensation in the military circles: —
General Moreau to Lieutenant General Duroc. PARIS, September 8.
General, I have received the letter which you have done me the honor to write to me in the name of the First Consul, offering me a command in the expedition against England. I thought that my opinion of that enterprise was sufficiently known to have saved me from the unpleasantness of rejecting such a proposition. I shall, however, answer with the frankness of a soldier, who can explain himself the more easily, without reserve, upon the present occasion, as he has given some proofs of courage, and done his country so important services; and besides, general, I consider your letter as being rather intended to sound my intentions, than as transmitting to me orders. I have never been the advocate of maritime expeditions, particularly since I have seen the remnant of our marine, and choice of our armies, swallowed up in them with astonishing rapidity. I think, that in forming enterprises, the issue of which is very uncertain, and the result of which may give a mortal blow to the government which conceives them, and to the nation which seconds them, one ought to be forced to them, by circumstances so imperious, that the safety and honor of the state would be compromised, if one should make a retrograde step that should discover weakness or irresolution.
But I do not see that the present circumstances oblige us to risk, against a thousand unfavorable chances, the greater part of our land forces; and that regenerating marine, which is beginning to be created as it were by magic, by an enthusiastic and industrious people. I have asked myself, when I saw the considerable armaments that were making for the re-occupation or acquisition of our colonies, whether the peace were so solid that we should hope to be able to preserve what we had recovered or acquired, and if the restoration of our commerce were so necessary or so certain that we ought to employ in it so much treasure and so many soldiers. — Let the First Consul permit a soldier, who feels a lively attachment to his old companions in arms, to express here some regret for the unfortunate events in the too bold combinations which have destroyed so great a number of them. — This regret will explain to him my present opinion of the expedition that is preparing, and my refusal to take in part the direction of it. We had the best army in Europe, the best means of recruiting our forces weakened by eleven years war. In its place we have now corps almost entirely composed of conscripts, among whom we no longer observe the veteran soldiers; but like those ruins which attest the grandeur and magnificence of those edifices which time has overthrown.
At present, if we may judge from the immense preparations that are making, from the concentration of our forces, upon points near the coast, recollecting the declarations made by government, and the reports which it accredits, the business in hand is nothing less than a desperate enterprise, the improbable success of which would be the ruin of England, but whose almost certain result will weaken us as a continental power and be our total destruction as a maritime nation. I may be permitted to ask, upon seeing interests of such great magnitude, hazarded or compromised, whether we were in a situation so critical with respect to England that we were obliged to swear its destruction, and to prepare our own ruin. We were powerful and respected upon the continent; we directed (with too much impetuosity perhaps) all its political transactions: we were safe from the power of the English navy, and for a long time, no doubt, above the intrigues of the ministers of England: and it is in this situation, truly strong, energetic and imposing, that we attempt an enterprise which could only be excused by a despair that left us no choice of measures. I am far from disapproving of the enthusiasm excited in the nation against a nation eternally its rival, and almost always its enemy, from blaming the efforts and the sacrifices which it inspires; but I think that the action of government ought to confine itself to the development of these dispositions for the purpose of preparing, through it, the restoration of our marine; but to go farther, to devote to such great perils, our armies, still in the labor of their re-organization; this, general, be assured, is to expose us to be assailed by those continental powers who are jealous of us, and have their eyes upon us. — This is to replace us in the disastrous circumstances from which we were only extricated by the miracle that brought back Bonaparte from Egypt, and made him triumphant on the 18th Brumaire. — May I be now permitted, general, to make an observation which a wise and regular government is worthy to hear and to appreciate; but which I should not have hazarded in the time of disorder and anarchy, when the laws of nations was scarcely more respected among us than the liberty of individuals. We are told every day that we are restored to civilization, that we are replaced in the first rank of social order, and yet an expedition is announced worthy in its principles of those unsettled colonies who contend with their neighbors for enjoyment which they do

the system he has established will be lasting. Paris is as perfectly tranquil as a city can be—the whole interior is equally so; taxes are regularly paid and the treasury well supplied; the whole receipt of the year eleven was 606,454,609 francs, and the expenditure 617,802,213 francs—all public works going on without relaxation, and as active as if no war existed; and perhaps there never was at any time in France so many public works and improvements going forward as at this moment, and the preparations for a hostile attack on their enemy greater than ever it was—the event we must leave to time. Between this government and ours, I believe there is a perfect good understanding—there certainly is between the officers of it and our Minister—this is a pleasing circumstance for the person who will succeed him."
The act of Pennsylvania which provides that Justices shall try causes in the amount of one hundred dollars, is before the public. Agreeably to this Law, summonses are to be given to the most conveniently situated constable, not more than eight, nor less than five days, before the hearing, and a copy is to be left not less than for four days. In five dollars, the justice may decide, in higher sums he may refer to persons mutually chosen. The referees are to have 50 cents a day, and their judgment is to be final in sums not exceeding 50 dollars. The referees refusing to serve, pay 2 dollars. If the parties refuse a reference, the Justice may hear, and an appeal may be allowed within twenty days in a sum exceeding 50 dollars, and he may give another hearing. The Justice is authorised to take proper bonds, and the actions are to be recorded and issued as other actions in courts, with costs of suit. The Prothonotary receives 50 cents for entering upon the docket. Special bail in case of an appeal is required, and the power of the Justice is sufficient to commit to jail, nonassit, postpone, take depositions, and he may receive and pay, upon 25 cents added to his usual fees, and must not refuse. The Justice may sell, take in execution, and extend his power to all rents not exceeding 100 dollars. The parties have the privilege of removing the cause, but judgment cannot be set aside from want of formality, if the precepts and proceedings are intelligible according to the act, and no judgment can be recovered but by this law. It extends not to actions of ejectment, of replevin, or contracts of lands and tenements, or actions upon promise of marriage tho' it does to several forfeitures and penalties. It provides for the choice of the Constable in bonds of 1000 dollars, and he is never to serve more than 3 years in six, and not to be compelled more than once in 15 years. This act does not change the privileges of Philadelphia, but the constables have the same bonds, and the Aldermen the power of Justices. This act is to be in force 5 years, and expressly repeals such former acts as the spirit of the law rendered unnecessary. (Salem Reg.)
Of the many acts of injustice which take place in Society few are more sensibly felt than that which is imposed upon persons of professional character or in public stations, of paying the postage of letters written to them by their friends or by strangers upon their own business. These letters, in addition to the tax of postage, often require services of the most troublesome nature. Merchants are not exempt from this vexatious extortion: American Editors of News-papers, as much as any class of the community, are interested in repressing this ungenerous practice. It is alike a breach of good sense and decorum. Phil. Gaz.
STEREOTYPE PLATES. Since the last remarks presented to the public on this subject, I have received through the medium of a friend at Philadelphia, Mr. Akin, an artist of the first merit, as an engraver, the following certificate, which he obtained by exhibiting specimens of the work and explaining the principles.
JACOB PERKINS. This may certify that we the subscribers, of the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, have carefully examined the principles of Mr. Perkins's Stereotype plate, and with confidence pronounce Mr. Perkins's invention, connected with its late improvements, to be of the highest importance, and to afford a complete security against counterfeiting and altering Bank Bills.
James Akin, John Reich, Gilbert Fox, C. Tiebout, D. Edwin, B. Tanner, D. Fairman, W. Hooker, E. Savage, S. Seymour, Philadelphia Engravers. New-York Engravers.
FROM THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY. SIR, In your paper of 8th September I noticed a list of goods exported in the ship Fanny, from Greenock for New-York, amounting to nigh a million of yards, chiefly muslins and printed calicoes, with a few other articles.
I have been at a good deal of pains to make out the amount of the cargo. After consulting with several eminent manufacturers, I find its value may be estimated considerably above 100,000l. sterling; of this sum, upon the strictest investigation,
the raw materials from which the goods were made would not cost this country above 10,000l. so that not less than 90,000l. sterling had been paid in wages to the workmen for the Fanny's cargo. As the money for these goods will not be returned for 18 months at least, (the Americans take very long credit) this points out the impossibility of other nations interfering with us, they not having capitals sufficiently large to make such advances, independent of our knowledge of the manufacture and the immense and excellent machinery, we enjoy. If the Government would prohibit the exportation of our cotton yarns, there is every probability the trade of this country would be doubled. The expense of erecting cotton mills is immense, and foreigners do not possess an adequate knowledge of the art, independent of want of capital.
Perth, Oct. 1, 1803. —MARRIED— On Wednesday evening last, Mr. COLIN M'RAE, of Manchester, Merchant, to the amiable and much admired Miss ANN GRAVES, daughter of Mr. Charles Graves, of Chesterfield county.
—DEATH— DIED—On the 4th instant, after a long and severe indisposition, in the 78th year of his age, THOMAS PLEASANTS, of Beaverdam Dam, Goochland county.
Richmond, May 8th, 1804. —ATSO— Instances having appeared of attempts to obtain subscriptions to the Bank of Virginia, under authority of names having no legal capacity to give powers; and there being much reason to apprehend, from circumstances, that, during the term of holding the subscription open, abuses of various kinds will grow, to an extent exceedingly injurious to the rights of fair subscribers; and tending to an unjust monopoly, contrary to the obvious intention of the Legislature:—The Commissioners of Richmond do hereby make it known, that upon any power being produced, they conceive it their duty to require satisfactory information, by oath or otherwise, of the real existence of the person appearing as principal; and of the legal capacity of such person to give the authority: Also, that all authorities are filed under the responsibility of the person acting as Attorney, as to the genuineness thereof on future investigation. The Commissioners are confident, that in thus acting, they are fully authorised, as a reasonable guard against imposition; and that it tends to the injury of no fair subscriber, while it removes an existing facility of obtaining numerous powers for the real benefit of others, than persons whose names appear. All powers heretofore received, will be investigated, where grounds of suspicion shall occur. By order of the Commissioners. E. CARRINGTON, Chairman.
Ten Dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen from Mr. John Gane's stable in the city of Richmond, on Wednesday night last, a BAY MARE, about four feet 8 inches high, six years old; has a scar or dent on one of her thighs, a dish face, large star in her forehead, a knot on her right ankle, lately nicked, paces and canters well. The above reward will be paid for delivering said mare to the subscriber living in Hanover, about three miles above Allen's Creek church, or five dollars for such information as may enable him to recover her. SPOTSWOOD DANDRIDGE. May 5th, 1804.
NEGROES. Any person wishing to dispose of likely young Negroes, are requested to enquire at William Davidson's, near the market house. 3t
Advertisement. There are three hogheads of Tobacco lying in Henderson's warehouse, Milton, Albemarle county, over two years, as follows: T. N. No. 120: 1590 gross; 133 tar; 1457 nett. A. 603: 1578 do 124 do 1454 do 604: 1512 do 125 do 1387 do The above tobacco inspected in the name of Thomas Newman, and we must proceed according to law. OGLESBY & BACON. May 1st, 1804.
Notice. ALL those indebted to the estate of Elizabeth Dumass, dec. are hereby requested to come forward and make payment as quick as possible; and those having claims against the said estate are hereby requested to bring them forward properly authenticated on or before the first day of August next ensuing, as on that day I mean to settle my executorship, and any claim brought forward after that date will be plead in bar as having been paid heretofore, as no claim will be received after that date, as I mean to make a dividend amongst the different legatees. THOMAS BINFORD, Jr. Ex'r. Henrico co 4 mile creek, April 11, 1804. w3t
THE CO PARTNERSHIP OF ANDERSON & WATSON, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to them are requested to make payment to the subscriber, and those that have claims against the concern, may have them adjusted by application to the same. The business will for the future be carried on by the subscriber JASPER ANDERSON. Albemarle, April 1, 1804. 3w
NOTICE. THE subscriber intends to leave this state for some time. GEORGE GAIRDNER. Richmond, May 8th, 1804.
SPRING GOODS. WILLIAM TEMPLE Has received by the ship Rebecca, from London, and the Yorkshire, from Liverpool, An assortment of Goods, Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on the usual terms. Richmond, 8th May, 1804.
Loyal Company. A MEETING is earnestly recommended to the members, and proposed to be held at the Swan Tavern in Richmond, on the fourth Monday in May. All persons interested, it is hoped, will either attend themselves, or appoint some agent to represent them. May 8.
SALES at AUCTION. Just received, and positively will be SOLD, without reserve, for cash, at Public Auction, on Monday the 13th instant, at 11 o'clock, by the subscribers, at their Venue Office: VELVETS, Bandana and Canton Handkerchiefs; Checks, Fustians, Sattin and Hair Ribbon; Cotton Hose, Marseilles, Sewing Silks, Nuns and colored Thread; Dimities, Nankeens, Dowlas and Hessions; a large assortment Callicoes; Cambic, Tampered, Lappet, Book and Jacobet Muslins; Italian and colored Cambrics; Bobbins and Tapes; a large assortment Straw Bonnets; Garden Fans; Velvet Ribbons; Ladies' extra long Silk Gloves; Ladies' white and colored Silk Hose; Madras, Sisersony and Romal Handkerchiefs; 6 4 and 4 4 glazed and unglazed Cambrics; India Mull and Mull Muslins; Mamoodies, Gurrabs and Fine Humhums; Paper Hangings and Borderings; Boots and Shoes; Superfine Cloths and Casimeres; Irish Linens and Ralls; Fine and Coarse Hats; a large assortment Pocket Books; Jewellery, and best Spanish Segars in boxes; Raisins in boxes and casks; Window Glass by the box; and a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate.
—ATSO— On a Credit of 60 days, for approved endorsed Notes. Antigua Rum by the Hhd; Windward Island do; Malaga Wine in quarter casks; Holland Gin in pipes; French Brandy in do; Imperial Tea by the chest; Brown Sugar in Hds. and barrels; Green Coffee in barrels, bags and tiers; Bar Iron by the ton; Molasses by the Hhd; Loaf Sugar by do &c &c &c &c &c. PROSSER & MONCURE, vs. ms. Richmond, May 7th, 1804. 2
For Sale, by Auction, At Leader's new wharf, on Saturday next, (the 12th May,) at noon, on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, The Schooner Argonaut. She is a staunch, good vessel, in complete order, and well found in every respect—will carry about 100 bds.—sails well, and being of an easy draught of water, is well calculated for river business, as well as the coasting trade. Bond with approved security will be required from the purchaser. THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. v. m. Richmond, May 9, 1804. Any one inclined to treat for said vessel at private sale, will please apply to Galt, Galt, Richard & Co.
Sales at Auction, TO CLOSE A CONSIGNMENT. WILL be SOLD, by the subscribers, on Tuesday the 15th inst. (positively without reserve) for notes with approved security, at ninety days, The following Articles: 14 Hhds. Brown Sugar 5 Barrels Pimento 5 Bags 4 Casks 7-3 and 4-4 Irish Linen 1 do Porticac Handkerchiefs 4 Bales India Cottons 2 do British Ozanburgs 5 Cases gentlemen's best London Hats 1 do Ladies' Straw Bonnets 5 Pieces French Cambric 40 Doz. Kid Gloves 2 Cases Writing and Printing Paper 20 Boxes China THOMAS TAYLOR & CO v. m. Richmond, 1st May, 1804. tds
THE subscriber intending to leave this state for a short time, and having on hand a valuable STOCK OF CONSIGNED GOODS, which he is directed to close sales of, the same will be sold at public auction, at his store, on the main street, by Prosser & Moncure, on Wednesday the 9th May ensuing, at 11 o'clock, on a credit of four months for all sums above twenty dollars, for approved endorsed notes, viz. 23 Hhds. Brown Sugar of superior quality. 6 Green Coffee 2 Tons German Steel 400 Picos India Cotton 27 Best Ticklenburg 25 Doz and a half Bottles Snuff 3 Boxes Castile Soap 7 Pieces Sheetings 600 Demijohns 25 Pieces Linen Checks 10 Flanders Sail Duck 17 Sets Damask Table Cloths and Napkins Bandannas, Nankeens, Sisersons, Sewing Silk, &c. &c. SAMUEL MYERS. Richmond, April 30, 1804. tds
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in the upper end of New Kent county, on the 22d of the present month, a negro man named JACOB, who has been accustomed to fiddling in and about my neighbourhood and the neighbourhood of Mr Thomas Fraser's, and other places for several years past; he carried nothing with him except his fiddle that I know of. His dress was plain home spun, except his pantaloons, which were of blue plains, his behaviour to white people is very courteous and obliging—among his own colour humorous and lively, age 26 years or thereabouts—height about 5 feet 10 inches—complexion rather light, of a pleasing countenance—I have entrusted him for several years past with all my market business, which he has generally discharged faithfully. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, beside all reasonable expenses. I do forewarn all persons from harbouring or employing him, and all masters of vessels and others from conveying him out of the state at their peril, as I am determined to put the law in force against any one who may offend in that way. ROBERT TURNER. 30th April, 1804. 2w*
THE subscriber intends to leave this state for some time. GEORGE GAIRDNER. Richmond, May 8th, 1804. SPRING GOODS. WILLIAM TEMPLE Has received by the ship Rebecca, from London, and the Yorkshire, from Liverpool, An assortment of Goods, Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on the usual terms. Richmond, 8th May, 1804.
THE DRAMA. Shortly will be published in the Boston Democrat, IN SUCCESSIVE NUMBERS, THE THESPIAD OF AMERICA. COMPRHENDING A Political, Critical and Satirical Analysis, OF THE MERITS OF ALL THE THEATRICAL PERFORMERS Who have appeared on the American Stage. BY ANTHONY PASQUIN, Author of the European Children of Thespis. The first eight numbers will comprehend the investigation of Mr. Bernard, Mrs. Wignell, Mr. Hodgkinson, Mrs. Whitlock, Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Barret, Mr. Green and Mrs. Jones. Democrat Office, Boston, April 18, 1804. (2)
A CARD. THE rational amusement, and the utility derivable from well conducted Magazines, will hardly be controverted. Accordingly there are few countries, in which they are not numerous and well received. And yet, the subscriber thinks he is correct when he says, that not one is published in the respectable and scientific state of Virginia. He designs to publish a MAGAZINE, principally, if not altogether, of a Literary complexion, provided he obtains adequate support from his Fellow-Citizens: in which case, he flatters himself, that his exertions will prove fully satisfactory to his patrons, and somewhat advantageous to himself. The prospectus of the work will, in a short time be published. J. DIXON. Richmond, May 3d, 1804.
M. & B. MYERS, Next door to Messrs. Mitchell and Gairdner's, have received a handsome assortment of Fashionable Goods; Amongst which are some very elegant Laced Muslins and Cambricks; 6-4 Cambric Dimities; Plain and Figured, India and Mull Mull Muslins; 7-3 Calicoes; 9-8 Chitzes and Printed Cambricks; White, Thread and Patinet Laces; Lace Veils; Footings and Edgings; Wide Black Lace; Florence Silks, expressly adapted to Summer wear; Lustings, Mantuas and Pelongs; White and Colored extra Kid, Silk, Lace and Picnic Gloves and Mitts; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and Cotton Hose; Men's fine Shoes; a large supply of Ladies' Spangled and Plain Morocco and Kid ditto; Gown and Bonnet Trimmings, &c. &c. AN ASSORTMENT OF Dutch Bolting Cloths, And Hollow Glass ware—also, French Cordials; Syrup Punch; Essence of Cologne, &c.—All which they are disposed to sell at very low prices, for CASH. May 4, 1804. 2w
Advertisement. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by George Booker to the subscribers, to secure certain debts therein mentioned, due by said Booker to James Morton & Co. of Prince Edward county, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the ninth day of June next, at James Morton's store, FOURTEEN VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES, consisting of men, women, girls and boys, or so many of them as will satisfy the balance of said debts. EDWARD DILLON, } Trustees. SAML. ALLEN, jun } April 30th, 1804. 6w*
LOST. On Tuesday evening the 11th inst. was lost from the subscriber's horse a VALLEE, in which were contained several articles of clothing and declarations to the amount of thirty dollars, and several other papers, which can be of no use to any person except the owner. Whoever has found the said vallee, with its contents, shall be handsomely rewarded. At all events, the person who has found it, will please to send the papers for insurance to the post-office in the city of Richmond, directed to Mr. Wm F. Ast, principal agent to the mutual insurance company of Virginia; which no doubt will be done, as the declarations for insurance can be of no use to any person except the gentleman who have declared for insurance, and as the consequence may be serious, I hope the papers for insurance will be returned, at all events. PHILIP P. JONES. Richmond, April 17, 1804. (3w)
Nicholas Hallam, Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, Richmond, has for sale, eight thousand wt. of American Cheese, Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand. A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also, A few bushels Northern POTATOES, for planting. N.B. Wanted a Young Man of reputable family, qualified to take charge of a Grocery, who can come well recommended, will meet with liberal encouragement. George Peery and William Peery, plaintiffs. AGAINST Thomas Inglis, Lon Brown, Joseph Davidson, Henry Farly, James Baily and Thomas Pickens, defendants. The defendant Thomas Inglis not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court by the oath of Andrew Peery, that the said Inglis is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiffs by James Thompson their attorney, It is ordered, that the said Thomas Inglis do appear here on the first day of the next August term and answer the bill of the complainants; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper published in this state, and continued for three months successively, and that another copy be posted up at the front door of this courthouse. A Copy. Taste, JOHN WARD, o. t. e.
Published, and for sale by John Conrad & Co. No. 50, Chesnut-street, Philadelphia, P O E M S. BY PETER BAILEY, Jun. Esq. Price 75 cts. in boards, or 1 dol. handsomely bound. "These Poems have been read by the editor, who ranks them at least as high, in poetical merit, as the Pleasures of Memory, or the Pleasures of Hope, by Rogers and Campbell." March 29. (Literary Magazine.)
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Tuesday the 22d instant is the day appointed for the annual meeting of the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this state. May 23, 1804.
POSTSCRIPT. PHILADELPHIA, May 4. EXTRACT.—N. York, May 2, 1804. "Our election has terminated as I anticipated, a complete triumph on our side—dismay, defeat and discord in the ranks of the combined powers of federalists and Burrists—This I consider as the last act of their political drama here, there has scarcely ever been such strong efforts on both sides. Our majority will I believe exceed 6000, and our success for members of congress and legislature will be correspondent."
Another letter says— "Our election has terminated in a manner highly honorable to the state. Mr. Lewis will have a majority I expect of 8000, it may amount to 10,000, I do not think the feds will carry more than 3 to 5 members to congress." Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. FIRST CLASS. 8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. - 80,000 2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 - 20,000 60 of - 500 - 30,000 2,000 of - 15 - 30,000 80,000 Subject to a deduction of 18 per. ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, - 2,000 Dollars, 10,000
First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500 Last drawn, - 10,000 1 other Prize of - 10,000 59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500 2,000 of 15 dollars, - 30,000 Dollars. 80,000 All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burrwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Champion Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Sempie. SECOND CLASS: 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380 4,685 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,275 130,310 Deduct loss on 2,052 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 } 5,155 Dolls. 125,155 Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500 Expenses of drawing, 2,500 Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000
Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000 Ticket last drawn, - 20,000 One other prize of - 20,000 Two other of 10,000 - 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000 49 ditto of 1,000 - 49,000 1 ditto - - 155 Dollars 125,155 TICKETS May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, Jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
Land for Sale. I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the county of Amelia, whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the north side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 280 acres of cleared land, under good fences, and in good farming condition, this balance stands in woods and is of prime Tobacco quality—The creek, (by which it is bounded on the south,) has a considerable quantity of swamp land attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of white oak, poplar, ash, &c. and lies convenient enough to every part of the plantation to furnish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter one hundred head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same situation with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to flood, over being a considerable distance from the creek, and sufficiently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 2 rooms below and 2 rooms and a passage above stairs, also a commodious cellar, with a fire place, underneath the house, a smokehouse and kitchen, all of which are newly painted on the outside, tobacco barns, &c. Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than anything I can say. I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the best part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take, or not take; also 8 prime laborers, who may have the balance of the year—Application to be made to the subscriber, on the premises. J. ROBERTS. Amelia, 1st February, 1804.

Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE calculated to store flour, &c., those who may confide country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
The subscriber will receive until the 14th day of next month, at the public manufactory of arms, PROPOSALS, for furnishing the commonwealth of Virginia, for the Cavalry there of, six hundred pair of HOLSTERS, and six hundred SWORD BELTS. He will also receive, until the above date, proposals for erecting a HOUSE in the city of Richmond, for the preservation of public Ordnance. JOHN CLARKE. March 20th, 1804.
TO BE SOLD, FOR ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust, from David Ross Esq in order to raise the sum of 5,974 dollars 59 cents, with interest at 5 per cent from the 12th September, 1803, till payment, it being the balance due on the three first instalments, of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. under a decree of the High Court of Chancery and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots and Tene- ments, Or such part of them as may be necessary to the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale—An Estate or Plantation in Goochland, called Coles, containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd creek, and purchased by the said Ross, of the representatives of William Cole and of John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross; also, an Estate or Plantation, all or greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect, containing by estimation twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Hayden; also the following Lots in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the Warehouse is built, and Lot No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes, and Lot No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother. The sale will take place at John Napier's tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Saturday the 19th day of May next, and the lands and tenements aforesaid, will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested. JOHN WICKHAM, } Trustees. BEN. MOSBY. GEO. GREENHOW, } Richmond, April 17, 1804. tds
The Subscribers having mutually agreed to separate and forever remain apart as man and wife, the public are thus requested to take notice that the undersigned Robert Campbell is not to be liable, or in any manner responsible for any debt hereafter to be contracted by the undersigned Ann Campbell, or otherwise accountable for her conduct—it having been mutually agreed by articles of separation that each of us shall in future be and remain absolutely from all the ties of matrimony as fully, completely and effectually, as though they never had been solemnized, as far as the laws, usages and customs of the commonwealth will admit of. RO: CAMPBELL. ANN CAMPBELL. Teste, JNO. WALKER. Richmond, April 10, 1804. tf
Richmond & Columbia Turnpike Road. THE books for receiving subscriptions to carry into effect the above laudable and useful institution, will remain open in the counting-room of Robert Gamble & Son, conformably to the act of assembly, till the first day of May next. Subscriptions to the Staunton Turnpike Road will also continue to be received at the same place, until the time before mentioned. Richmond, 18th April, 1804.
William McCay, WATCH MAKER, RICHMOND, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold & Silver Watches, A LARGE QUANTITY OF FASHIONABLE SEALS, KEYS, AND CHAINS, Which he will dispose of low for cash—he has also on hand, A Few Good Clocks. N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, April 16th, 1804. Bw
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (tf)
Wanted immediately his office, as an APPRENTICE to the PRINTING BUSINESS, a YOUTH of considerable connexions, from thirteen to fifteen years old. 128
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 — 3,000 10 do. of 200 — 2,000 20 do. of 100 — 2,000 100 do. of 50 — 5,000 250 do. of 30 — 7,500 420 do. of 25 — 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 — 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 — 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, D. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Pritchard. 4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, Near the Market bridge, well situated for a dry or wet goods store, with good accommodation for a family.—For further particulars enquire of the Printer. Richmond, March 2, 1804
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf The business heretofore carried on under the firm of ROBERT POLLOCK & Co. in this place, will from the first of April next be conducted under that of POLLOCK, TREDWAT & CO. Manchester, 28th March, 1804. 16*
THE public are hereby informed, that the subscriber is prepared with an excellent seine, which will be employed the whole of this season, at the well known SHAD & HERRING FISHERY at Varina, twelve miles below Richmond. The road that leads to this fishery, is plainer and better, than the road leading to any other fishery on James river below this city. His prices for fish will be as follows: Thirty-three shillings and four pence per hundred for shad, or six pence a piece for a smaller quantity. For herrings, twenty shillings per thousand. He will keep a regular supply of salt and barrels for the accommodation of those that may be disposed to purchase fish by the quantity. MOSES BATES. Henrico, March 20, 1804
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office. An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
JAMES SEABROOK, MERCHANT TAILOR, HAS just arrived from Philadelphia, with an elegant and well chosen assortment of SPRING & FANCY GOODS, Which he will open in a few days, at his shop, a few doors below the Market, and sell on moderate terms.—He purposes also, making gentlemen's clothes, in the neatest and most fashionable manner—and the greatest attention, and strict punctuality, shall be observed on his part, to give satisfaction to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their custom. A correspondent in Philadelphia, will furnish him with every change in the fashions. April 21, 1804. Jc.
NOTICE. THE subscriber having removed from Petersburg, and taken the house lately occupied by Dr. JAMES HENDERSON, offers his services as Physician, &c. to the inhabitants of Amelia and the adjacent counties, and assures them that he will at all times be pointed in his attendance. JNO. R. ARCHER. Amelia, 23d April, 1804. 4s
WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb. 8th, 1804. Notice is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackanac, Chikago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude. Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash. Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of North latitude, (Vincennes excepted.) Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas. Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddard on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.) Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams and at Opelousas, Natchez, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for. Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation. Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina. Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia. Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia. Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Delaware. Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.) Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont. Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts (the district of Maine excepted.) Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the rations shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackanac, Detroit, Niagara and Chikago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commanders of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. (t M 18)
A Bar-Keeper Wanted. ONE who can come well recommended will meet with a place in a large Tavern, and very high wages will be given, together with liberal encouragement—for terms apply to ROB: & GEO. TURNER. Bell Tavern, Richmond, 20th April, 1804.
Life of Washington. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demmory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 5 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were retaken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion, has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue surcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
Committed to the jail of Albemarle county, a negro man about 23 years of age, a yellowish black complexion, spare made, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, rather stoop shouldered, has a kind of hitch when he walks in one of his hips, has been severely whipped, and says he belongs to Mr. James Manteloe, who has lately moved over towards Greenbrier from Hanover. Also a negro boy about 12 or 14 years old, yellow complexion says he belongs to Mr. Suthers of Augusta county. The owners are requested to come forward, prove their property, &c. or they will be dealt with as the law directs. THOS. WILLS, Jr. Jailor. Albemarle co. April 1, 1804. Sw
ROBIN REDBREAST,
A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the leap to be paid when the mares covered, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several clover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes. PEDIGREE. ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.)
PERFORMANCE. In 1800, (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr. Day's Regulus, by Precipitate, and Mr. Cat's Prospect. The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat. At New-Castle, July 3d, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpeter, & distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Heder. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Heder. At Warwick, Sept. 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Fugleman, and distancing Mr Tharm's Marquis. He won the purse at Litchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's b. b. by Po'Bo's, and distancing Mr Brooke's Baron Nile, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr Cox's Cocon Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse. THOMAS GOODE. March 1st, 1804. tf
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner RESOLUTION, a strong vessel, of about one hundred and ten tons burthen. Apply to SAMUEL PAINE. 20th April, 1804.
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—It has been read in almost every European language—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the making of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well arranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition.
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Advertisement. BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber for the purposes therein contained, will be sold, at public auction, for cash, at the Eagle tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 11th day of May next, a TRACT OF LAND lying in the county of Northumberland, known by the name of Mount Zion, supposed to contain seven hundred acres, being the same land that was formerly owned by Catesby Jones, dec. WM. PRICE, Trustee. April 17th, 1804. tds P. S. £600 of the purchase money will be expected on the day of sale—a credit will be given for the balance of the money of eighteen months. W. P.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Wishing to employ his capital in another way, proposes to sell, at Public Vendue, on the 23d day of May next, at the Eagle Tavern, commencing at 11 o'clock A. M. the following well situated and valuable PROPERTY, within this city—viz: FIVE LOTS, between the basin of the Canal and James river—on one of these, is a good two story dwelling house, offices and garden. On another, there is a dwelling house, offices and garden, of equal value—On another, there is a smaller dwelling house and garden—The two other Lots are finely situated on the South East side of the Hay-Market Square, upon one of which there is a good lumber house. Also, that very commodious, finely situated, two story brick Dwelling House, with a square of four Lots, (more eligible in point of situation perhaps, than any other in the city) and completely arranged offices, on which the subscriber now resides. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is wished that those who are disposed to purchase, will previously examine the premises. The last described Square, will be found worthy of particular attention, since there is not another entire square, perhaps, to be purchased on any terms. It is well known that property in Richmond becomes daily, more and more valuable. The rapid increase of commerce and population, the great and increasing advantages of the Canal, and the establishment of a Bank, with many other public institutions, justify the opinion, that property thus situated will continue to advance in price. The terms of sale will be, a credit of five instalments—the first falling due six months after the day of sale, and the others to succeed at an interval of six months from each other. Should it be agreeable for purchasers to make prompt payment, a liberal discount will be made; as it is an object to obtain shares in the Bank. D. M. RANDOLPH. Richmond, 20th March, 1804. vids
REMOVAL. WILLIAM D. WREN, COACH AND HARNESS MAKER, Begs leave to inform his friends, in particular, and the public in general, that he has removed his shop to the place formerly occupied by Greaves, Bolton & Greaves, coach-makers, and opposite the Governor's, where he will continue to carry on his business in all its various branches. W. D. WREN returns his thanks to his friends generally for the encouragement he has hitherto met with, and hopes that by his assiduity and steady attention to business, to merit their further patronage. He can also assure them that he has on hand, a large quantity of well seasoned timber, which (with the assistance of some of the best workmen in this state) will enable him to furnish carriages of the best quality, and on the shortest notice, with punctuality. N. B. W. D. W. is in daily expectation of a large quantity of COACH LACE, which, with what he has on hand, will make a general assortment, suitable for country coach-makers. As he receives it direct from the manufactory, he will have it in his power to sell at very moderate prices, March 16, 1804. wdm