Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-11-21 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1106]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1804.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-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.
Land for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Burnley, to answer the purposes therein specified, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 20th day of December next, three hundred and eighty-two and one half ACRES OF LAND, lying in the lower end of Louisiana, immediately on the Richmond road, leading from Louisiana courthouse, adjoining the lands of Jesse Hoggard, Seth Burnley, John Duggs, Mrs. Christmass, &c. On this land there is a small plantation, orchards, a tolerable good dwelling house, barn and outhouses, immediately on the road.
Wm. C. POINDEXTER, Trustee. November 4th, 1804. W4t
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
  8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 500 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to a deduction of 15 per. ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000   First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500   Last drawn, 10,000   1 other Prize of 10,000   59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500   2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000   Dollars, 80,000 
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls.
All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class.
The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the day of —, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Cham pion Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Sample.
SECOND CLASS.
  5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,685 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,275   129,655   Deduct loss on 2,052 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   Dolls. 125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   50 ditto of 1,000 50,000   1 ditto 155   125,155   Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Dolls. 10,000   Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000   49 ditto of 1,000 49,000   1 ditto 155   Dollars 125,155 
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.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late
firms of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester,
Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorized to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
JOHN DUNLOP.
Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (H)
Just published, and for sale at this office,
ESSAYS
ON THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS,
BY
MARCELLUS,
Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in December, 1803.
DOCUMENT No. I.
Accompanying a message from the President of the United States. Received the 8th November, 1804.
Extract of a letter from Don Pedro Cevallos, minister of state of his Catholic Majesty, to Charles Pinckney, esquire, dated at the Pardo, 10th February, 1804.
TRANSLATION.
"At the same time that the minister of his majesty in the United States is charged to inform the American government respecting the falsity of the rumor referred to, he has likewise orders to declare to it, that his majesty has thought fit to renounce his opposition to the alienation of Louisiana made by France, notwithstanding the solid reasons on which it is founded: thereby giving a new proof of his benevolence and friendship towards the United States."
Copy of a letter from the Marquis of Casa Yrujo to the Secretary of State.
TRANSLATION.
SIR, The explanations which the government of France has given to his Catholic Majesty, concerning the sale of Louisiana to the United States, and the amicable dispositions on the part of the king my master towards these States; have determined him to abandon the opposition, which at a prior period, and with the most substantial motives, he had manifested against that transaction. In consequence and by special order of his majesty, I have the pleasure to communicate to you his royal intentions on an affair so important; well persuaded that the American government will see in the conduct of the king my master, a new proof of his consideration for the United States, and that they will correspond with a true reciprocity with the sincere friendship of the king, of which he has given so many proofs.
God preserve you many years. Philadelphia, 15th May, 1804. James Madison, Esq.
DOCUMENT No. II.
Accompanying a Message from the President of the United States, November 8th, 1804.
To all whom these presents shall come:
WHEREAS by an act of Congress authority has been given to the President of the United States, whenever he shall deem it expedient, to erect the shores, waters, and inlets of the bay and river of Mobile, and of the other rivers, creeks, inlets and bays emptying into the gulf of Mexico, east of the said river Mobile, and west thereof to the Pascagoula inclusive, into a separate district for the collection of duties on imposts and tonnage, and to establish such place in the same as he shall deem expedient to be the port of entry and delivery for such district; and to designate such other places within the same district, not exceeding two to be ports of delivery only.
NOW KNOW YE, that I THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, do hereby decide, that all the above mentioned shores, waters, inlets, creeks and rivers, lying within the boundaries of the United States, shall constitute and form a separate district, to be denominated "The District of Mobile;" and do also designate Fort Stoddert within the district aforesaid to be the port of entry and delivery for the said district.
Given under my hand this 30th day of May, 1804. (Signed) TH: JEFFERSON.
DOCUMENT No. III.
Accompanying a Message from the President of the United States, November 8th, 1804.
A summary description of the Lead Mines in Upper Louisiana; also an estimate of their produce for three years past.
St. Louis, June 16, 1804.
SIR,
In consequence of a request made me by captain Lewis, before he left this, I now do myself the honor of inclosing to you a copy of a dissertation of the Lead Mines in Upper Louisiana, furnished me by Moses Austin, Esq. This gentleman owns an extensive mine, situated about thirty-eight miles back of St. Genevieve, which he has worked for some years past; and from his education and experience, I conceive him to be better calculated to give correct information on the subject than any other man in this quarter.
I am, sir, with sentiments of high respect,
Your very humble servant, AMOS STODDARD, Captain and first civil commandant of Upper Louisiana.
The President of the United States.
A summary description of the Lead Mines in Upper Louisiana—to which is added an estimate of their produce for three years past—also, a table showing the in-
crease of population in their vicinity, since the year 1799, hastily drawn at the request of capt. Amos Stoddard, first civil commandant of Upper Louisiana—to whom it is most respectfully submitted by his very humble servant,
MOSES AUSTIN.
SIR,
Agreeably to your request, I have annexed a memorandum of the number, extent and situation of the Lead Mines in Upper Louisiana, with an estimate of the average quality of the mineral produced, and the number of hands employed at each mine; with the probable quantity which may be annually produced, when the country becomes populated so as to afford workmen sufficient to occupy the mines to advantage.
Names of the Mines.
 1. Mine a Burton.  2. Mine a Robuna.  3. Old Mines.  4. Mine Renault.  5. Mine a Maneto.  6. Mine a la Plate.  7. Mine a Joe.  8. Mine a Lany.  9. Mine a la Mott.  10. Mine a Gerbore. 
1. The Mine a Burton, situated 38 miles west north west of St. Genevieve, was discovered by Francis Burton, about the year 1763, on a fork of Grand river, 19 miles from its junction with the main river, after which it takes the name of Renault's fork of the Merimack, and unites with that river, about 25 miles above its junction with the Mississippi. The Fauche Renault is navigable in the spring season, within ten miles of the mine a Burton. In the year 1798, a concession of one league in superfcie, comprehending about one third part of the mine (on condition he should erect a smelting furnace and establish a lead manufacture) was granted to M. Austin; all of which he has carried into execution. Francis Burton, also, obtained a grant of four acres, as a compensation for the discovery.
There is a small village at this place, of twenty families, who cultivate a little land near the mines; but have no concessions. Two grist mills, with a saw mill, furnish the inhabitants with grinding and plank.
The greatest part of the workings at the Mine a Burton, are in an open prairie which rises nearly an hundred feet above the level of the creek.—The mines may be said to extend over two thousand acres of land; but the principal workings are within the limits of one hundred and sixty acres; and perhaps no part of the world furnishes lead ore in greater quantities and purity. The mineral is found within two feet of the surface of the earth, and it is seldom the miners dig deeper than ten feet, not that the mineral discontinues, but because they find it troublesome to raise out of the ground; The French miners being unacquainted with the utility of machinery, and generally are able to procure in plenty nearer the surface.
The manner in which the mines have been wrought, renders it impossible to determine whether the mineral terminates in regular veins or not; for when the miner finds himself ten or twelve feet below the surface, his inexperience obliges him to quit his digging and begin anew, notwithstanding the appearance of mineral may be good. Thus one half of his time is taken up in sinking new holes or pits.
The mineral is of two qualities, gravel and fossil mineral. The gravel mineral is found immediately under the soil, intermixed with gravel, in pieces from 1 to 50 pounds weight of solid mineral. After passing through the gravel, which is commonly from three to four feet, is found a sand rock, which is easily broken up with a pick, and when exposed to the air, crumbles to a fine sand. This rock continues five or six feet, and contains mineral nearly of the same quality of the gravel; but mineral of the first quality is found in a bed of red clay, under the sand rock, in pieces from ten to five hundred pounds weight, on the outside of which is a white, gold or silver colored spar or fossil, of a bright, glittering appearance, as solid as the mineral itself, and in weight as three to two: this being taken off, the mineral is solid and unconnected with any other substance; of a broad grain, and what mineralogists call potters ore.—When it is smelted in a common smelting furnace, it produces sixty per cent. and when again smelted in a slack furnace, produces fifteen per cent. more, making cleanly smelted seventy five per cent.—The gravel mineral is in crustated in a dead gray substance, the eighth of an inch in thickness—has small veins of sulphur thro' it, and will not produce more than sixty per cent. when cleanly smelted.
When I first saw the Mine a Burton, in the year 1797, the French smelted their mineral in stone furnaces, somewhat similar to lime-kilns. At the bottom they put a floor of the largest logs to be found, setting smaller ones around the sides of
the furnace. In a furnace thus arranged, is put from three to five thousand pounds weight of mineral; and a fire being lighted under the bottom of the furnace, is kept up until the mineral is entirely smelted, burnt or lost in the ashes. In this way, each miner smelted his own mineral, extracting about three hundred and fifty pounds of lead from each thousand pound weight of mineral. But since my works have been established, they have found it more advantageous to sell their mineral to smelt it themselves.
In the year 1798, there were twenty French families; but in 1802, one only was in the place.
The average quantity of mineral m y be stated at five hundred and fifty or six hundred thousand pounds French weight, each year; procured mostly in four months, by not more than fifty men. The same number of hands employed the year round, would produce at least fifteen or sixteen hundred thousand pounds, making proper allowances for spring thaws. From the extent of the mines one thousand men might be employed to equal advantage.
2. Mine a Robuna, two miles east south east of the Mine a Burton, was discovered about the same time. This mine has not been wrought for many years, until the last season, a few experiments were made and a small quantity of mineral raised. The old workings are not extensive, although it is said large quantities of mineral were drawn from the mine on its first discovery. It is public property, and there is every reason to believe will become advantageous when the population of the country shall afford workmen to open and work the mines.
3. Old Mines, so called, from being discovered many years before the Mine a Burton. It is said the old mines were opened and wrought by Mr. Renault about the year 1726, at the time he explored this country for the famous Law and Company. It is situated five miles north east of the Mine a Burton, on the discovery of which it was abandoned—mineral being found in great abundance at the new mines. The old mines remained in this situation until February, 1802, when fifteen French families made a settlement near the mines, and have formed a village, since which the mines have been opened, and the last year produced three hundred and sixty thousand pounds weight of mineral of an excellent quality, not inferior to the best produced at the Mine a Burton. A gold colored fossil similar to that found at the Mine a Burton, is also connected with the mineral taken from this mine.
The prospect of obtaining immense quantities of mineral from the old mines is at present very flattering, and there is not the least doubt of their being equally extensive as the Mine a Burton. The present workings, with the old, include about one hundred acres of land. The mines are elevated, and may be easily drained to the depth of an hundred feet.
In the year 1799, a grant for four hundred acres of land was obtained, and surveyed in 1801, but includes no part of the workings: therefore the mine, with the adjacent lands, excepting that concession, may be considered as public property.
No smelting furnace has as yet been erected at this place, except a French one, most of the mineral being transported to the Mine a Burton to be smelted.—The greatest number of hands employed at the old mines, at any one time since the late establishment, has not exceeded twenty-five or thirty; and those only for a few months. It is not improbable that the space between the old mines and the Mine a Burton may produce mineral in as great abundance as either of the mines. The Fauche Renault is navigable within 7 miles of this mine.
4. Mine Renault, situated 6 miles N. of the Mine a Burton, on a creek of the same name. Little can be said relative to this mine, it not having been wrought for more than seventy years; but from information and the extent of the diggings, a large quantity of mineral was drawn from it. It was discovered and opened by Mr. Renault, about the year 1724—5, with an expectation of finding silver ore. The country near the mine is hilly and broken. It is supposed that Renault's concession granted by the king of France, if ever it should be brought forward, will comprehend the mine. The mineral drawn from these mines, is of a good quality, generally found in limestone rock, in regular veins and is said to be inexhaustible. I know of no reason why they have been so
long neglected, unless I attribute it to the discovery of mines nearer the settlements and the small number of workmen to carry them on. As they are with in 10 miles of navigation, by the Fauche Renault, great expectations of their utility to the public may justly be entertained.
5. Mine a Maneto, or American mines, on Grand River, was discovered and opened in the month of October, 1799, by the Americans settled on Grand river: is situated twelve miles east south east of the Mine a Burton—The appearance of the mines being very flattering, a plan was executed by Messrs. Valle and Pratt, of St. Genevieve, to dispossess the Americans of the privilege allowed in such cases, of 4 acres in superfcie as a compensation to the discoverers of mines. In 1803, Mr. Pratt brought forward two concessions, one for himself of one thousand acres, the other in the name of his son, a miner, for eight hundred acres. In consequence of these concessions the Americans have been excluded from the mines.
The mine a Maneto, from its flat position, will not admit of deep mining, the water rising at the depth of fifteen feet, and the situation is such, it cannot be drained. The mineral is found within two or three feet of the surface of the earth, in a soft, grey, limestone rock in small particles. The rock lies in a horizontal position, in sheets of five or six inches in thickness. Two or three layers of this rock are found one under the other; between each is a layer either of clay or mineral, one or two inches thick—most commonly mineral. In places where the rock will admit of sinking eight or ten feet, the mineral is found in thin flakes, covered with an iron colored rust. Before the mineral can be smelted, it requires to be pounded and washed; after passing through this operation, out of one thousand pounds, as it is taken from the mines, three or four hundred only is found to be mineral. Notwithstanding this additional labor, the ease and facility with which the mineral is procured, would leave a handsome profit in the hands of experienced workmen; but to the present holders yields but little.—There is not the smallest appearance of the Marosite to be found in these mines. The land carriage to St. Genevieve from the mines a Maneto, is about twenty six miles.
6. Mine a la Plate, situate on a river of that name, about two miles from its junction with Grand river, and eighteen miles E. S. E. from the mine a Burton, was discovered in October, 1799, by an American; but the injustice done to the settlers at Grand river, in the affair of the mine a Maneto, discouraged those concerned in the discovery from making any great attempts to open and improve it. In 1800, thirty thousand pounds weight of mineral was drawn from the mine by two Americans; obtained near the surface.—The mineral assumes the appearance of regular veins, and there is not a doubt but this mine will be very productive. A silver colored fossil is found at this mine, but not in such quantities as at the mine a Burton. The mine, at present, is unoccupied for the reasons before mentioned, and will remain so until a more favorable moment.
The land carriage from the mine to St. Genevieve, is about twenty miles. The mine may be considered as the property of the public.
7. Mine a Joe on Grand river, about four miles from the Mine a la Plate, and fourteen south east of the Mine a Burton, was discovered by Messrs Baker and Ally, American settlers at Grand river, in September 1801, but was taken from them in 1802, by one of those acts of injustice, not uncommon in absolute governments. While Messrs. Baker and Ally were suffered to work the mine, they obtained mineral in abundance; but since it has been in the hands of the present holders it has produced but little. This mine is said to be private property, which renders it difficult to ascertain its extent and richness; but from circumstances it is supposed not to be very extensive. The mineral is found in pieces of several hundred pounds weight, pure and solid.
8. Mine a Lany. This Mine is situated six miles west of the Mine a Joe, and sixteen south south east of the Mine a Burton. It was discovered about the year 1795, and bears the name of its discoverer. The mine has not been much wrought, and from what I can learn never produced any large quantity of mineral. It is not in much repute and at present is unoccupied.
9. Mine a la Mott, is situated on the waters of the river St. Francis, six miles from the main river, and thirty south south west of St. Genevieve; was discovered by Mr. Renault, about the year 1723 or 24, who made an exploration, but finding no silver ore, he abandoned it. About the year 1723, a man by the name of A la Mott, opened and wrought the mine, after whom it is called.
Mine a la Mott differs in every respect from the mines on Grand river and its vi-

cinity. The situation is flat, low; the water bad and unhealthy. The mineral is found in regular veins, from two to four feet solid. Five of these veins have been opened and wrought. They are found within four or five feet of the surface; with a declination of about forty five degrees, but cannot be mined deeper (on account of water) than twenty five feet, and to that depth only in the dry season. The mineral is of a fine steel grain, said to contain fifty ounces of silver to a ton of lead, and is highly charged with sulphur. Notwithstanding, the French inhabitants of this country have followed the mining business upwards of eighty years, yet they have not advanced in the art of smelting a step beyond their ancestors. The methods they pursue bespeak their surprising ignorance. As the mine a la Mott differs from those already described, so does their mode of smelting. The first process is, by depositing the mineral in a pile of logs, after the manner sea shells are burnt to lime; the piles being set on fire and consumed, the quantity of lead produced, is five per cent. It is then put into a furnace of stone, such as before described; from this process, if well attended, is produced fifteen per cent. more. After this second burning, they consider the mineral in a proper state for smelting. Therefore, collecting it from the ashes, they again put it into the furnace, arranged with logs at bottom and sides, and make an end of smelting. From the last process, they commonly obtain about fifteen per cent. making thirty-five per cent. the greatest quantity obtained.
At the Mine a la Mott is also found, in beds, what the miners call gravel mineral, because it is found intermixed with the soil, like fine gravel, in particles from the size of a pin's head to that of a hickory nut. This mineral, after an imperfect washing, is put into a furnace, where it is suffered to melt into a slag, no attempt being made to create a fluxicity of the metal from the dross. It is then put into a furnace, not unlike a miller's hopper, with a grate at bottom, underneath a fire is lighted, and continued until the slags are all melted, and a partial fluxion effected: This mode of smelting produces about two hundred and sixty pounds of lead to a thousand of mineral. Notwithstanding the immense loss in smelting, the richness of the mines, and the small expense in obtaining the mineral, leaves an astonishing profit to the proprietors. I found by experiments, that the mineral in the hands of skilful smelters, will produce sixty, and some of the veins seventy per cent. About the year 1738-40, the Mine a la Mott, was considered as public property, and the people, in general, were allowed to work at it: At that time it furnished almost all the lead exported from the Illinois. But soon after the discovery and opening of the Mine a Burton, the Mine a la Mott was in a great measure abandoned; the mineral at the Mine a Burton being much easier melted. The Mine a la Mott, is at this time claimed as private property, in consequence of which the inhabitants in general are denied the privilege of working; therefore the annual quantity of lead is greatly reduced. For the years 1802 and 1803, the quantity of lead made at the Mine a la Mott, did not exceed two hundred thousand pounds weight, although about thirty men were employed from four to six months in each year. It is evident, that fifty men under a proper manager, with a good smelting furnace, might produce five or six hundred thousand pounds weight of lead per annum.
It is difficult to say what part of the mine is private property, but from the best information about fifty or sixty acres have been granted at different times. The mine although not so extensive as the Mine a Burton, is supposed to comprehend a much larger boundary than what is granted to individuals, and may be of consequence to the public. The river St. Francis will not admit of navigation for an hundred miles below the mine, therefore the produce of the mines must be transported by land to St. Genevieve, which is the nearest to water carriage.
10. Mine a Gerbore, on the waters of the river St. Francis, eighteen miles north of the Mine a la Mott, is also a discovery of Ranault, who made an exploration in 1745, but, not finding silver ore, the principal object of his researches, he abandoned it: After which it was wrought by a Mr. Aura and others, until the Mine a Burton was discovered, when it was again abandoned. The old diggings are extensive, but the quantity of lead produced, I have not been able to ascertain. It is said to be equal to any of the mines in the country. The commandant of New Bourbon, has a concession of a league in surface, comprehending the mines.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
Within twelve months past, several discoveries have been made near the Mine a Burton. Valuable lead mines have been likewise discovered, about two hundred miles up the river Merimac; some of the mineral I have seen, which is of a good quality. In short, the country for twelve or fifteen miles round the Mine a Burton, exhibits strong appearances of mineral. In all the small creeks mineral is found washed down from the hills, and it is not uncommon to find in the draughts leading to creeks and rivers, and in gullies made by the spring rains, mineral in pieces from ten to fifty pounds weight brought down by the torrents; Some hundreds have been collected in this way. No country yet known furnishes greater indications of an
inexhaustible quantity of lead mineral, and so easily obtained. One motive to render the mining business generally advantageous is, that every farmer may be a miner, and when unemployed on his farm, may, by a few weeks labor, almost at his own door, dig as much mineral as will furnish his family with all imported articles. From a view of the lead mines in Upper Louisiana, it may be seen that nothing is wanting but an increase of population to augment their produce to a surprising degree. It is also evident, there are valuable discoveries yet to be made. It may, therefore be matter of consideration with the government, whether the donation of four acres in surface to the discoverers of mines, would not be advantageous to be continued. The Spanish government has also allowed the inhabitants to work on public lands free from any kind of tax. A continuation of this privilege will exhaust both the mines and timber, without the least advantage to the public. On the other hand if a heavy imposition is imposed, it may discourage the mining business; yet, the man who can with his pick and shovel make his thirty, forty, and sometimes his hundred dollars per month, may well afford to pay a small tax to government.
The country about the mines is broken, but not mountainous, and has the best of land for cultivation, and streams of water sufficient for all kinds of water works. Grand river rises ten miles south west of the Mine a Burton, and in its course forms nearly three parts of a circle round the mines, and loses its name in the Fouche Ranault, which is navigable to the Mississippi: They unite ten miles north of the Mine a Burton, and it is remarkable, that in forming this circle, its distance from the mines does not exceed fourteen miles in any one place. It also furnishes both land and water, of a superior quality, sufficient for eight or nine hundred families.
Thus situated the time cannot be far distant, when this country will furnish lead sufficient, not only for the consumption of the United States, but all Europe, if moderate encouragement is given by government, and protection against the Osage Indians, who yearly plunder the inhabitants.
The mines, on the waters of the St. Francis are capable of furnishing vast quantities of lead. The Mine a la Mott, has been stiled the Gold Mine, as descriptive of its wealth; and if under proper management would verify the observation.
From the annexed estimate, it will be found that the gross produce of all the mines now occupied, amounts to thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars. The whole number of workmen employed, including miners, smelters, wood cutters, and carters, has not exceeded one hundred and fifty men, of which number, one hundred and twenty may be supposed to work four months, and the remaining thirty, he year round. From this calculation it would be found, that each man employed in the business averages forty three dollars per month.
To this may be added the increased value on one hundred and twenty thousand pounds weight manufactured at the Mine a Burton into sheets, which makes the export valuation forty thousand and one hundred dollars per annum, the average produce for three years past. Admitting one thousand men to be employed the year round, at the different mines now known, and the quantity of lead produced to be in proportion to what is now obtained by one hundred and fifty men, a supposition by no means extravagant, the proceeds are found to amount to five hundred thousand dollars and upwards. This calculation, perhaps, by some, may be deemed incredible, but the riches and extent of the mines justify the calculation.
An estimate of the produce of the several mines.
  Mine a Burton, 550,000 lbs. mineral, estimated to produce 66 2-3, is 366,666 2-3 lbs. lead at dollars 5, is 18,333 33   To which add dols. 30 (on 120,000 lbs manufactured) to each thousand, is 3,600 00   Old Mines—200,000 lbs. mineral, estimated to produce 66 2-3 is 133,333 1-3 lbs. lead at dollars 5 per cwt. is 6,666 67   Mine a la Mott—200,000 lbs. lead, at dollars 5 per cwt. is 10,000 00   Suppose at all the other mines 30,000 lbs. lead at dollars 5, is 1,500 00   Total amount in dollars, 40,100 
When the manufacture of white and red lead is put into operation, the export valuation will be considerably augmented on the same quality of lead.
The following table will show the present population of the Mine a Burton and its vicinity.
   Division of settlements Distance from a la Mott Ancient families French families Whole number of inhabitants     Mine a Burton, including several plantations. Suppose each family to consist of 8 persons, the whole number will be 728 souls.   Bell View Old Mines, Grand river. 10 14 12   5 20 15   12 30   Total, 64 27  
In June, 1799, when I removed my family to the Mine a Burton, the whole number of inhabitants settled on Grand river and its waters did not exceed sixty-three or four persons, consisting of eight families.
N. B. Some late transactions, by order of the governor of St. Louis, if valid, will entirely change the situation of the public property within ten miles of the mine a Burton. Surveys of all the lands worthy of notice, have been made with an intention to include every spot of land supposed to contain mineral. These surveys amount to thirty or forty thousand acres, &c have been made, except in a few instances, since the first of the present month.
The above observations and estimates are as accurate as the nature of things would admit, and the shortness of time I have had to collect information: All of which are submitted with respect.
MOSES AUSTIN. February 13, 1804. Copied.
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1804.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from Duncan McFarland, relating to the contested election of Mr. Farnance from N. Carolina, referred to the committee of elections.
The Speaker also laid before the house a letter from the Secretary of the Navy enveloping a report on the navy pension fund which was ordered to be printed.
Dr. Mitchell presented a memorial from Wm. Dunbar of the Mississippi Territory on the subject of his claim to a certain tract of land at Natchez—referred to the committee appointed on the same subject during the present session.
Mr. Crowningshield presented the petition of Simeon Noyes, an old revolutionary soldier and non-commissioned officer, who was disabled in the service by wounds and sickness, who although admitted on the pension list by the judges in 1792, has never received any assistance from the United States, and praying a pension may be allowed him to enable him to support himself, his wife and eight children.—On motion this petition was referred to a select committee of three, but on the suggestion of
Mr. J. C. Smith, the motion was reconsidered, and it was referred to the committee of claims.
Gen. Varnum moved that the committee be instructed to consider at large the subject relative to invalid pensions, and the situation of all persons who were wounded or disabled in the service of the United States, during our revolutionary war with Great Britain, and what further measures are necessary to render them such ample remuneration as justice may require—Ordered that the committee be instructed accordingly.
Gen. Varnum presented a petition from Paul Noyes, praying for the payment of a balance due to him, for military equipments furnished the army during the years 1773, 9, 80 and 81—referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Eppes presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of Alexandria in the territory of Columbia, praying for an alteration in their charter—Referred to a committee of three.
Dr. Leib mentioned to the House the condition in which the public buildings (the arsenal at Philadelphia) the property of the United States were: one of the sections was raised to the first floor, and some other parts were left unfinished, indeed all the uncovered parts of the buildings were more or less suffering dilapidation or going to decay; he thought it would be found prudent to finish them in order to preserve them. He therefore moved that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of making provision by law for the completion of the public buildings belonging to the United States, near Philadelphia. Referred to a select committee of three members.
Mr. Lucas presented the petition of Susanna Taylor on the behalf of the children of her late husband Mr. Fulton, a lieutenant in the 11th Pennsylvania regiment praying that a warrant for 300 acres of land, the donation of the old Congress to officers of his rank, might issue. An enquiry had been made at the War Office into this subject; but it was rendered incomplete by the burning of the papers, however it did appear that a warrant had already issued on this account, but inasmuch as it had never reached those whose property it was; upon the issue of a second, Mrs. Taylor offers to indemnify the United States against the same, if it should ever appear. Referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Rodney presented a petition from John Crawford, an old soldier of 1776 in the Delaware regiment, and afterwards engaged in the sea service, who was twice wounded and three times taken prisoner, twice he was confined on board the prison ships at New York, and once at Halifax. Mr. R. wished some general regulation
could be speedily made for the small remainder of this brave and meritorious, tho' neglected and suffering class of our fellow citizens. The petition was referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to instruct the committee appointed on that part of the President's message which relates to an enlargement of the capital employed in commerce with the Indian tribes; to enquire into what alterations and amendments are necessary to the laws regulating trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and preserving peace on the frontiers, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. Agreed to.
Adjourned.
[From the interesting "Letters" of Mr. Austin, we select the following well-drawn character of the Hon. THOMAS ERSKINE. We are happy to find that the work from which it is extracted is just advancing into its merited celebrity. We sincerely hope, that it will not add another item to the catalogue of neglected documents of American Genius, and another article to the impeachment of American Taste. To those Gentlemen, who may wish to add to their Libraries, a work which will afford them entertainment, and which has conferred honor on their country, we would give the information, that it may be procured at the Bookstore of Mr. WILLIAM PELLHAM, Cornhill.] (Nat. Regis.)
LETTER XXXVII.
LONDON, August 22.
Erskine, Gibbs, and Garrow, are the three most powerful speakers in the courts of law.
The person of Erskine is slender, his height not exceeding the common size, his complexion sallow, his hair dark, his face oval, and a little emaciated, the lower part of his forehead prominent, yet gradually retreating, his eyebrows full, a little perplexed, seated near his eyes, which are hazel, open and conciliatory, his nose, narrow between the eyes, yet perfectly congenial, neither too large nor too small, his mouth gently closed, seeming ready to await the dictates of his tongue, yet not large enough to give his eloquence its just tone, his lips thin, meeting in union, and when initiated, rather inclining to retreat, than project, his chin gently retreating, which, in conjunction with his forehead, bespeaks the man firm, yet modest, positive, yet ingenious.
His countenance, when in a state of repose, is prepossessing, but when he speaks, his gestures are rhetorical; his looks, persuasion; his voice, eloquence: in the glow of animation, commanding, but in the moment of passion, when self convinced, he is pure intelligence: disdaining every byroad to conviction, he strips the cause of all its surrounding circumstances, places it on its own position, true to nature, points it visibly to the eye, and buries in oblivion every interfering particular. Both judge and jury are prostrate in chains. It is the contention of principle, no matter whose, or what the interest; if heaven were concerned, it is still the contention of principle. Of all causes which could arise, the present seems to involve the deepest consequences: there is no distinction now between the great and the little, every thing but the point in question is forgotten; Erskine and his cause are sovereign over all. Now flows the fountain of justice, now are explored the recesses of iniquity, now are the deep foundations of fraud broken up. His eloquence becomes a torrent which sweeps away every mound which art or subterfuge had raised: no longer has the law a single hard feature; no perplexities, no uncertainties, no idle evasions! Saturnian Jove descends with his equal scales, cunning retires in shame, oppression lets go its victim, & innocence is seated on the throne of equity. At length, Erskine himself, by degrees is forgotten, and forgets himself; he rises to an effort not his own, and sinks under superior feelings, while the judge and jury, convinced even to enthusiasm, are impatient to withhold the verdict.
O, sacred tribunal! guarded in the spotless ermine* of justice. O, hallowed walls! where party spirit never enters, where the oppressed breathe an ethereal element. O, glorious institution! which chains the passions of men, and checks the enactions of self interest, by the intervention of a jury. O, venerable judges! whose sacred office knows no bias, whose sympathy is never weakened but in the cause of humanity.
I know not with whom of the orators of antiquity to compare Erskine. He possesses neither the voice, nerve, nor vehemence of Demosthenes; but he has more cordiality: the audience of Demosthenes is driven, you see the good: that of Erskine follows, you see the leading string. While the one shews both of his hands clenched, you see the arms of the other extended. While Demosthenes stamps with his feet, Erskine only shews his arms akimbo: while the one assumes a look of defiance, the other pauses a moment, with open eyes. He has all the grace and elegance of Tully, and like Tully, is anxious in a qualifying exordium, to round all the angular points of his cause. He has less art, is more rapid, more earnest, more original than Tully, & if the periods of the Roman are more majestic than those of the Scotchman, Erskine's is the fault of the English language. Yet he has not Tully's reach of learning, though I suspect, in case of a surprise, Erskine's readiness would extricate him, when the Roman would sink under the weight of his own erudition. He has not the confidence nor the grandeur of Pericles, but he attach-
* The robes of the judges are faced with ermine.
es you quicker. Pericles is willing to impose on you, Erskine's first concern is to make friends. While Pericles is throwing the gauntlet, Erskine is on the defensive, watching the moment of doubt or indifference beckoning. Imperative, the one stands erect, and will take nothing which he cannot extort: submissive, the other inclines forward and appeals to impartial justice.
Erskine will suffer nothing on being examined as a man: his profession has not defaced his original features of greatness. When engaged in a weak or unjust cause, he never sacrifices his hardihood of honor, to the views of his client. He says all that ought to be said; yet never commits his own dignity by urging a corrupt principle. You see nothing of the Attorney, Erskine is a counsellor: you see no partisan of petty advantages, Erskine is a gentleman.
He is serious, or witty, at pleasure, and when the occasion offers, and he is disposed to descend, he can, like Roscius, turn off a case in pantomime. Among the thousand actions which are presented him, some appear, on trial, to have originated in mirth, and others, in impudence: this Proteus is ready in a moment to throw off the professional buckin & read the sock.
I have followed Erskine to the House of Commons, forming to my mind the attitude of a man, treading empires under his feet, and holding in his hands the destinies of the world. If, in a petty court of law, he could move heaven in behalf of a poor orphan, or an oppressed widow, surely in presence of the British Parliament, when the fate of nations is depending, the front of opposition must cower beneath his frown, or follow in the wake of his triumphant path. But the moment he enters parliament he disappears. He is only one among five hundred. An Arab would never kill Erskine, unless he caught him in his gown, band and wig; with these he seems to put off his whole virtue. As a statesman, Erskine is nothing. I do not say he is a great man in a little room; but Erskine, addressing twelve men, in a court of law, and in the British Parliament, addressing the speaker in behalf of the nation, is not the same man. He commences, indeed, on a broad foundation, but ascends, like a pyramid, and either produces an abortion, or attains to the point, and terminates where he should have begun. In parliament, he discovers nothing of that copious precision, that ascending order, that captivating fluency, that earnest conviction, which, at the bar, stamp him Erskine. In parliament, he labors with a harrow through the impediments of politics; now it catches hold of Pitt, then it interferes with a struggling limb of Hawkesbury, now it tears away the skirts of Addington, presently it is to be lifted over the body of Windham. He concludes, and the impression which he made is already effaced.
Adieu.
† The English lawyers are dressed, when in court, in a gown, (black) band and tie wig.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 12.
We learn by the brig Philanthropist from Nantz, that general Thuriot, the imperial Ambassador to America, has taken passage in the ship Shepherdess, captain Goodfellow, bound to New York; and would sail from thence in a few days after the Philanthropist.
Capt. Henry, of the Nancy from Liverpool on Monday last about ten o'clock in the forenoon, saw the French frigates Didon and La Cybelle, 60 miles from Montog-Point, standing S. S. E. with a fresh breeze.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12.
Arrived yesterday evening the schooner Beaver, Captain Gildea, from Cape Francois.—We are concerned to learn, by this arrival, that, in consequence of a humane effort, on the part of the Americans there, to rescue certain French families, from the sanguinary rage of the Blacks. Capt. Tate, second officer of the ship Pilgrim of this port, forfeited his life. Captain Gibson of the Pilgrim, it appears, was ordered to be shot; but some delay taking place in the execution of this brutal mandate, afforded an opportunity for his friends to interfere by which means his life was preserved.
The circumstances of this affair, it appears, were, that a suspicion arising among the Blacks, that several Frenchmen were secreted in the American fleet, the whole squadron was brought to the Port; and upon a strict search being made, thirteen miserable objects of this description, were found on board the Pilgrim. These, together with the officers of the ship, were conducted on shore, and capt. Tate, and two of these unfortunate men, instantly hung on the public wharf! With such infernal malice do these wretches now persecute and destroy their late masters!
Capt. Gildea further informs, that the day before he sailed, two pilot built schrs. arrived from New York, one called the Greyhound in 16 days, the other commanded by a Capt. Bowie, in 9 days, and that a schr. from Baltimore, had arrived at Port-de-Paix.
A proclamation was issued three days prior to the sailing of the fleet, interdicting any master or supercargo, from retailing any part of the cargoes and obliging them to sell the whole to the administration or to one individual merchant.
Another proclamation forbids the master of any vessel from secreting on board his vessel or attempting to carry off any of the Emperor's subjects or French resi-

ments, under the penalty of forfeiting vessel and cargo and ten months imprisonment, afterwards to be sent to America, never to appear in the island under the pain of death.
The following extract of a letter from a gentleman in Cape-Francois, dated October 23, with which we have been obligingly favored by a mercantile friend, contains some additional particulars relative to this event.
"Since the date of my last, the convoy, which intended to depart the next morning, have been detained until now, by an order from the Emperor, he having been informed, that a number of Americans, contrary to the laws of this country, were endeavoring and had actually succeeded in getting off to the fleet a great many persons, to whom the commander in chief here had often refused passports. For a number of days, this clandestine affair was conducted with great activity, but with very little caution; for it was observed with much regret by General Christophe, to whom advice had been given daily of the persons thus embarking; yet he hoped, as the convoy would not be ready to sail for some days that they would repent their temerity, and again return on shore, in which case, nothing would happen to them."
"In fact, it was only two days ago that there was a general assembly of men, women, and children, belonging to the town, when the Emperor, addressing himself more particularly to the people of colour, assured them of his wish to make them all happy, and would protect them and their families from all kind of insult and violence. Notwithstanding they continued to remain, and others to go on board the different vessels, especially on board the ship Pilgrim, whose consignee assured the Emperor he was ignorant of any one being on board but those possessed of passports."
"The vessels still met with detention, and we were at a loss to account for it. At length they were permitted to clear out, and yesterday was the period fixed on for departure. The preceding night a counter order was given for a general embargo; and in the morning guards were appointed to go and search every vessel in the harbor, when painful to relate, they found on board the Pilgrim, 15 or 16 persons of both sexes, whom together with the first officer of said ship, were immediately sent as prisoners on shore: the first to answer for endeavouring to leave the island contrary to law, and Mr. Tate for resisting the guards sent to search the vessel. Three of these unfortunate people, in which number, I am sorry to include poor Tate, were hanged on the quay a short time after their landing, and so exasperated were the different officers and soldiers, that it was impossible to afford that unfortunate man the least assistance."
"It is deeply to be lamented, that an act so humane as was the intention of the Americans in this instance, should so ill accord with the laws of the country; but as it was our duty as well as safety, strictly to adhere to them, this deviation exposed us and the poor creatures we were desirous of serving, to the unhappy issue that has taken place."
November 13. INFORMATION —The lead mine discovered on Perkiomen creek, the property of Francis Dacosta, has been lately opened, and attended with great success. The vein proves to be a regular one, and of a long continuance. Its course is NNE. its direction nearly perpendicular, and its thickness from one foot to 15 inches. Two tons of that beautiful ore was raised in a few hours, and one ton at least, was left in the bottom of the pit, which is yet but 9 feet deep. From the situation of this mine, its nearness to navigation and market, its very commanding height, its richness in metal, and the large scale it forms on it, it is thought by judges to be one of the first discoveries yet made in the U. States.
From the analyses made of 100 parts, it contains— Oxyd of lead 85 Oxyd of iron 1 Sulphuric acid 13 Water 1 —100
The lead being compelled, has proved to contain 2 1-2 oz. fine silver to 100, which is nearly $3 worth of that metal.
Bank of Virginia. AT a meeting of the President and Directors of the Bank of Virginia, on Friday the 16th instant. RESOLVED , That no Note or Bill, drawn, endorsed or accepted by one person for another, be discounted, nor Check drawn in the same way be paid, unless a Power of Attorney from the Principal, authorising such transactions, shall have been previously lodged in the Bank. J. BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. Richmond, 17th Nov. 1804.
Lands in Amherst for Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust from Mr. Charles Grymes, the subscriber will sell at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Thursday the 6th day of December next.
A TRACT OF LAND, On Little Piney River, in the county of Amherst, formerly the property of William Wedderburn. It is said that this land is of high quality, it is presumed however, that those who wish to purchase will inform themselves accurately upon that subject. The land will be sold for ready money, and a deed made by the Trustee immediately. JOHN MINOR. Nov 10, 1804.
Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting of Stock-holders will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on Monday the 3d of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. JAMES BRANDER, Clk.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
 CORRECTED WEEKLY.  Tobacco, (new) 33s (old) 37s 6d  Wheat, 10s do.  Flour, fine, 54s do.  Flour, superfine, 57s do.  Corn, 27s do.  Hem, (clean) £ 50 do.  Iron, £ 34 do.  Bacon, 10d do.  Whiskey, 3s 9d do. 
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 12.
Capt. Hannifen, of the brig Rolla, who arrived here yesterday, has favored us with Paris papers to the 20th of September—they afford a few articles, which follow.
The most important news by this arrival, is the news of WAR BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND SPAIN! —On the 11th ult. Capt. Hannifen spoke and was on board of the British ship Belleisle, Capt. Douglas, then 8 days from Greenock, bound to Demerara.—Capt. Douglas informed, that the Spanish Minister had left London on the 26th of September—and that the British government had granted letters of Marque and Reprisal against Spanish vessels.
A war between Great Britain and Spain has been long expected—and on this ground, the following captures probably have been made.—A letter received in this city, by Messrs. Snell, Stagg & Co. per the brig Bula Maria, dated Curacao, the 19th of October, mentions that several Spanish vessels had lately been captured off that island by British ships of war.
Capt. Hannifen passed through a British squadron of nine sail, at anchor off Rochelle.
When the Rolla sailed, a Russian war was talked of, but nothing decisive was known.
On the arrival of Mr. Armstrong at Paris, Mr. Livingston, our Minister there would quit it for Italy, previous to his return home.
The following articles are from Paris papers:—
"The greater part of the Russian forces are concentrated upon the frontiers of the Turkish empire; from which circumstance it is generally believed that the cabinet of Petersburg are about some serious undertaking against the Ottoman Porte, who would find it difficult at present to make any effectual resistance."
"It is generally believed in Germany that the king of Prussia will shortly cause himself to be proclaimed emperor of Brandenburg."
"The court of Vienna has received from most of the principal powers of Europe the act recognizing the hereditary imperial dignity in the House of Austria."
"The ceremony of the coronation of the hereditary Emperor of Austria is fixed for the month of October, when he will assume the title of Francis I. The annals of the world afford few examples of two Imperial crowns uniting on the head of one sovereign. The crown is preparing, and will be of the value of several millions."
"The government of the Batavian republic are occupied upon objects of the greatest importance, if we may judge by the frequency of the extraordinary sittings of the members which take place daily and of the couriers who are despatched to Aix-la-Chapelle to M. Schimmelpennick, the ambassador, who is at that place."
"M. d'Oubril, charge d'affaires from Russia near the French government, has arrived at Mayence, where he waits the arrival of the Emperor Napoleon."
"The French General Commanding in Naples has ordered the seizure of all vessels suspected of having on board provisions destined for Malaga or for the English squadron."
"The Ministers of Russia and England, at their own request, were to have a particular audience with the King of Prussia on the 2d September."
"The departure of the Pope from Rome for France is fixed for the 16th of October."
"General Lauriston, aid de camp to the Emperor of France arrived at Vienna early in September, on his way to Constantinople with a mission."
"The Count de Lillie left Grodno the 22d August, on his way to Mittau, his former residence, in the Russian dominions."
"The regiments from St. Domingo are completing in the 11th military division at Bordeaux. The officers who arrived from that colony, and who are at Paris, have in consequence, received orders to depart immediately for Bordeaux."
"Jacob Crowningfield, republican is re-elected, we understand, by a majority of 680; which exceeds by four hundred his majority at the last election."
"The Boston Chronicle of the 8th inst. whose exertions have been distinguished with the most ardent zeal, furnishes us with the latest information, from which it appears that one hundred and six towns have given the following votes."
 FOR ELECTORS.  Republican 12,779  Federal 10,422  Republican majority 2,357 
The votes given in April for Governor by the same towns were For Strong 10,717 Sullivan 3,205 Federal majority 1,911 Making a difference of 4,268 votes.
The legislature of Rhode Island have chosen Benjamin Howland, Senator of the United States, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Samuel J. Potter, deceased; and James Fenner, Senator for the term of six years from the 4th of March next. Both these gentlemen are decided republicans.
The general assembly of Vermont have made choice of the following gentlemen as Electors of President and Vice President of the United States: Josiah Wright, Samuel Shaw, Ezra Butler, Nathaniel Niles, William Hunter, John Noyes—All Republicans.
Electors chosen by the legislature of the state of New York, on the 9th of Nov.
Sylvester Dering, James Fairlie, Cornelius Bergen, John Haring, Ezra Thompson, Major John Wood, Conrad I. Elmendorf, Stephen Miller, Col. Henry Quackenbush, Albert Pawling, Isaac Sargent, Jno. Cramer, Thomas Brook, Mathias B. Hilldrith, William Floyd, Jonas Earl, Joseph Ellicot, Adam Comstock, Abraham Banker.
The above are all decidedly republican. On a concurrent ballot for Senator in the room of General Armstrong, the votes stood, for
 Samuel L. Mitchell 75  Rufus King 14  David Thomas 1 
Samuel L. Mitchell was consequently elected.
The legislature of New Jersey have passed the act for incorporating the "City of Jersey" at Paulus Hook.
A bill for the construction of a turnpike road from Trenton to New Brunswick, will probably be passed by both houses of the assembly of New Jersey.
Ely's amendment —This desperate evidence of the malignity of federalism, of disregard for the fundamental principles of the constitution, and of a desire to disturb the harmony of the union, has been received with marked disapprobation by the legislatures, of those states, now in session. Vermont, though a state which, we believe, does not contain a single slave, was the first to oppose: the Rhode Island legislature has postponed the consideration of the subject, but a decided opposition was manifested by the members, of every party: a federalist expressed himself thus strongly, when speaking of the proposal, "I am of opinion it is the object or wish of Massachusetts to dissolve the union"—and, it must be evident to every thinking man, that if a desire to strengthen the bands which unite us, did prevail, no such resolutions, as those of Massachusetts, would have been passed. It was known to Ely and the other advocates of the factious recommendation that Washington, Hamilton, Rufus King, Gouverneur Morris, C. C. Pinckney, and even Judge Baugh had all approved the stipulation made in favor of the southern black population—it was known that no inconvenience to the country had resulted from it; when the federalists were in power an alteration was never suggested, and it is now proposed without a hope of the encroach of federalism if adopted: the sole object certainly was to produce an effect on the late elections, to excite jealousies of an alleged southern influence and by these means either regain the ascendancy over the union or cause its dissolution. We trust the example of the two New England states, Vermont and Rhode Island will be strictly followed—it is of the first importance to present a general and firm opposition to a measure fraught with so much mischief. Aurora
Ely's amendment —In the house of representatives of New Jersey on Wednesday last, Mr. Kitchell offered a resolution against the Massachusetts resolutions, recommending an amendment of the constitution of the United States—after a short discussion in committee of the whole, the resolution was adopted. This is the third state which has had these resolutions under consideration and the third to oppose them. It is remarkable that this early decision has been made by three small states, two of which have few or no slaves, and the third had passed an act for the freedom at a definite period, of those, who shall not, by any other means, become free before its expiration. Such is the effect of such scandalous efforts to excite jealousy and promote the division of the states. ib.
We are happy to announce the arrival in this land of freedom, of Thomas Addis Emmet, formerly a counsellor at law of the first eminence at the Irish bar, a gentleman of genuine worth and talents. He will be more generally known, however, when the reader is informed that Mr. Emmet was one of the directors appointed by the patriots of Ireland to superintend their organization of force to drive the foreign tyrants of England from their shores, and to manage the concerns of the contemplated republic, in case of success, until the danger from without would permit the country to establish a constitution for preserving peace and freedom within: that he was one of the state prisoners confined at Fort George, on the failure of the attempt to give freedom to the most unhappy country in the universe. Mr. Emmet has lately resided in France, from whence, with his family, he has now come to enjoy the comforts resulting from the only just and free government that exists. ib.
DARING VILLAINY!
From the Poughkeepsie Journal of the 6th instant.
250 DOLLARS REWARD. We the undersigned Magistrates and Trustees of the village of Poughkeepsie, together with the citizens of the town, having been convened to take into consideration two incendiary letters to one of our inhabitants, which are as follows:—
[LETTER I.] "Sir, 8th Oct. 1804. "You are hereby requested to go to a high rocky point, in one week from this date, down the river, about half way to the long point from your house, on the south side, there is an old fence, near the shore, you will see a stake stuck up, and you will there find a small heap of stones, in that heap you are to put 250 dollars in bank bills, put it in a snuff, or a tobacco box, so as to keep it from the weather. You must certainly comply with this order, if you do not, your build-
ings are doomed to destruction. And you are further ordered not to mention this to any person or friend, nor attempt to discover who we are, by watching that spot, after the receipt of this, and also when you have done what is here demanded, if any person is discovered by us, or if we hear that we will be in danger of discovery in going to the spot, you may depend we will at the risk of our lives, accompany what we here have mentioned, and if any of your neighbours, or any other one is seen watching that spot, they shall suffer with you before we leave this county. You are not the first that has been obliged to pay for signing a certain petition, and you will not be the last in your town. A, B, C, D, & E. Henry A. Livingston, Esq.
[LETTER II.]
"Sir, 20th October. "The good look out we have kept, and have seen your movements, was certain they were to be detected, not to comply with our request, has been the reason of our not coming near the spot, we must again trouble you for the last time in this manner, by requesting you to go more than half way from the last place to the long point, on looking up the bank you will see a stake stuck up with the bark cut near the top, on the bank, you will there find a flat stone, put under it what we have desired. If it had not been for the unfavorable weather last week you would now be well convinced that we were able to accomplish what we mentioned; two of us have thought proper and it has been agreed to, to make this second request, and further to convince you how easy it was to accomplish with the means we have procured to do it: if you will take the trouble to go to the stone wall by the 80 mile stone, you will there find a small sample, with them and a good wind and under cover, at certain places about your house, we could have done the business and in no danger of a shot from you, if you put up this trouble, reflect a moment what the consequences will be; if you or your party guard attempt to come from under cover to remove our salamanders, or come near us, we shall be so prepared to make you or them take shelter quickly. If you think of doing what we have requested, draw the stake out and lay it on the bank, that it may be seen from the river, as we shall no go near it till we leave this place, which may be in 3 days from the date; if your intentions are to the contrary, leave it standing, show your snuff and we will leave; but not at present, as you might be better prepared than you have been; if you draw the stake let there be no deception, if we discover any movements remember your person shall suffer for it. When you find the stake, fifteen paces east you will find a flat stone on it, under it you know what to put, it is by a small sapling with four prongs in it. Remember you have been in our power in the woods twice; if you again place yourself in the same situation, abide the consequences. A, B, C, D, & E. H. A. L. N. B. By a clear spot where wood has been hewn down. We therefore, unanimously reprobating the wicked plan disclosed in the above letters, do offer the reward of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall expose the author or authors, in such manner as they shall be brought to punishment, and should any of the associates give the necessary information, their names shall be concealed, they shall be exempt from any consequences, and shall receive the said reward. The persons attending the meeting unanimously resolved to put all proper measures in relieving their respectable neighbour from the extraordinary attempt upon him. In testimony of which we hereunto affix our signatures. Dated November 3d, 1804. William Emot, } Peter R. Maison, } Magistrates. Tennil Tappan, } Thomas Nelson, } Richard Evert, } Peter R. Maison, } Trustees. John Sarre, } John Forbes }
* The places mentioned in these letters have been found, on examination, to answer the description, and also the sample spoken of, which is an arrow pointed with iron, in the form of a gumbet, around which is a tin tube containing nitre and other combustibles.
Prizes drawn in the Baltimore Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery on Thursday last. Prize of 100 dollars—No. 14,863 Prize of 50 dollars—No. 25 Prize of 25 dollars—No. 1767 Prizes of 20 dollars—Nos. 17,689 17,105 18,784 67,229 16,32 11,997 14,493 77,12 12,11 17,063 17,136 15,904 12,079 18,460 13,75 10,389 6,145 8,444. Prizes of 15 dollars—Nos. 87,1 18,995 15,435 12,319 20,034 17,495 15,713 3,707 10,792 7,369 5,374 14,508 8,507 4,879 10,501 8,502 12,971 17,775 17,214 4,541 14,843 7,423 9,442 11,169 6,501 11,044 8,779. Adjourned to Saturday 10 o'clock.
DIED , in Tattinal county, state of Georgia, the 11th day of April last, JAMES THOMAS, in the 134th year of his age. During the greatest part of his life he lived temperate, and his exit was unaccompanied with pain—he retained his mental faculties to the last—his eye sight was so little impaired that he could read print, without the assistance of glasses, to the last of his existence. Those who considered Georgia an unhealthy climate are requested to produce an instance of longevity to exceed this. This day is published, and for sale at this office, ERSKINE'S CELEBRATED DEFENCE OF STOCKDALE, In the Court of King's Bench England. Richmond, November 17, 1804.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public that during the ensuing year he will TEACH A SCHOOL , in the city of Richmond, wherein will be taught the English Language grammatically, Latin , Geography , Arithmetic , &c. and can produce sufficient testimonials from respectable gentlemen in this place of his literary abilities and moral character. Terms of tuition will be 25 dollars per annum, to be paid quarterly, and he flatters himself to merit the patronage of a generous public. WILLIAM EVANS.
A FEW COPIES OF LORENZO DOW'S THOUGHTS, DREAM, AND SERMON, ARE FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
Fashionable MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS.
S. RAPHAEL, nearly opposite the Bell Tavern, has just received the latest London Fashions, via New-York and Philadelphia.—consisting of Silk Straw Bonnets bo'd do Leghorn ditto Cambicks Grape ditto Brussels & French laces Gypsy Hats, Chip and Silk & damask Shawls Straw Satinnet & pic nic Veils Shag, plush & velvet do Silk Gloves Head Dresses & Wigs Kid and Beaver do Laced Caps and Cloaks Silk Cords and Tassels Colonade Muslin Wreaths, silver, tinsel, artificial, comforts, Mouselin do Floss worked and tam. 6c 8c 10c Also, an assortment of Cloths, Casimeres, Toiletts, &c.
BLAZING STAR,
A thorough bred horse, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Cartersville. Further particulars will be made known in due time. ISAAC BUTLER. Cartersville, Nov. 18th, 1804 6*
W. WARDLAW,
Is now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of
MEDICINES, Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MEDICAL AIR MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. He has a VALUABLE SMALL FARM for sale in the vicinity of Charlottesville—The terms will be made easy; application to be made to Dabney Minor near that place November 20th, 1804
POWATAN, November 17th, 1804.
Manakin-Town Grammar School. THE subscriber intends to continue his School the ensuing year, at the same place; at which will be taught Latin and English grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Reading and Writing. He will take six or eight Boarders, at the moderate price of sixteen pounds (lodging excepted)—His terms for tuition are six pounds for Latin, and four for English. The school will commence the 10th day of January, and terminate the 13th of December. JAMES CRAWFORD.
P. A. Peticolas & his Son August.
PROFESSORS OF MUSIC. Respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of the City of Richmond and its vicinity, that they intend to teach MUSIC on the PIANO FORTE or HARPSICHORD. Orders, from ladies or gentlemen, left at Mr. Fletcher's (the Rising Sun) or at Mr. Gamble's store, will be particularly attended to. P. A. P. TUNES INSTRUMENTS. MINIATURE PAINTING; good likenesses, warranted by himself.
NEIL MCCOULL, Has received his Fall Supply of DRY GOODS. Richmond, 12th Nov. 1804
Valuable Land for Sale. By virtue of a deed in trust from John Jordan, in order to secure and pay to Brown, Rives & Co the sum of £573 3 6 with legal interest thereon from the 17th July, 1801, WILL certainly be SOLD , for ready money, at the dwelling house of said Jordan, on Friday the 21st of December next.
The Tract of Land, Whereon he now lives, containing by estimation, 656 1-2 acres.—This sale well merits the attention of the monied part of the community, it being a valuable tract lying on James river, in the county of Albemarle, about two miles below the mouth of Rock Fish. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. November 12th, 1804 (4w)
S. Jacobs,
Nearly opposite Mr Pleasants' Booh Store, has just received, and offers for sale on the most moderate terms,
Fall & Fancy Goods, AMONG WHICH ARE, Fine, superfine and common Cloths & Casimeres, Manchester Cords, Swansdowns & Toiletts, Rose, Striped and Point Blankets, Kendal cottons, Irish linens, oznah & sheetings, Linen and Cotton Cambricks, Laced, & c. work & plain Muslins and Laces, Kid, Silk, raw Silk and Beaver Gloves, Pic Nic ditto, Hosiery, Fine Shirting Muslins, & &c. N. B. Real genuine patent CORD , warranted not to lose their pile. A few Kgs FF GUN-POWDER , of superior quality, very low. November 16, 1804.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY.
No. 11. for the Promotion of Literature, Will POSITIVELY commence Drawing on the FOURTH DAY OF DEC. NEXT. 25,000 Dollars HIGHEST PRIZE. The Scheme contains 37,000 Tickets, of which 9,915 are Prizes, less than two and a half blanks to a prize—Deduction fifteen per cent. TICKETS
And Halves, Quarters & Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT G. & R. WAITE'S PERMANENT LOTTERY OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN LANE, & No. 33, MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK, AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES. Whole Tickets Dols. 6 50 | Quarters, Dols. 1 75 Halves, " 3 37 | Eighths, " 1 00 Distant Adventurers, by enclosing United States, Philadelphia or New York bank notes, may have tickets forwarded them by post, to any part of the Union, by G. & R. WAITE, with the utmost punctuality and the earliest intelligence sent of their success—Cash advanced for prizes as soon as drawn. For the satisfaction of the adventurers in Richmond and its vicinity, G. & R. Waite will forward to the printer of this paper, the Managers' Official List of Prizes, as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number.—Letters (post paid) will be duly attended to. New-York, Oct. 2, 1804. (1m)

Valuable property for sale.
ON Thursday the 13th of December next, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, the PLANETON whereon I now live, containing about ONE THOUSAND ACRES, together with PLENTY NEGROES , all the Stock, Plantation and Household Furniture. The terms of payment for the Land, will be one third cash, and the balance in two yearly instalments, for the payment of which, a deed of trust on the property will be required. On all the other articles, a credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. This plantation is eligibly situated on the main road from New Canton to Richmond, two miles from the former place and the same distance from James river; it is at present under good fences, is well watered and timbered, has an excellent dwelling house, with kitchen, smoke house, &c. &c. All in good repair, and is generally allowed to be, in point of fertility, not inferior to any plantation in the neighbourhood. On the same day will be sold, on the premises, on credit of twelve months, two well improved LOTS , in the town of New Canton, one of which is now leased for seven years, at forty-five pounds per annum. For this property bond and approved security (bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid) will be required. For further particulars enquire of Mr. George Watt, Richmond, or Mr. James Rea in New Canton.
ROBERT HILL.
Buckingham county, 20th Sept. 1804. tf THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED.
ONE situate at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Mason's hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences. One other, situate in the Alley, between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse and that leading to Mayo's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robins.
The other situate on the back street, rear Harris's Tobacco manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins.
Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to
JOSEPH GALLEGO,
Oct. 12, 1804. tf By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia district, bearing date the 6th day of June, 1804, in behalf of Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards against David Ross and others, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Goodland courthouse, on the 29th day of November next,
A Tract of Land,
In said county, on Beaverton creek, containing fifteen hundred acres more or less, including the land whereon the courthouse is situated, bounded by the lands of Samuel Woolson and others, and commonly called Ross's Goodland Courthouse Tract, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of ten thousand dollars, and the expenses attending the sale.
BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for
Jos. Scott, M. V. D. October 15th, 1804. tds MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY—6th REQUISITION.
AT a meeting of the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 19th of October, 1804. Resolved, That the Shareholders pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the sum of fifteen dollars, on each share, on or before the first day of December next.—Executed from the minutes.
JAMES BRANDER, Clk.
It is expected that shareholders, by purchase, will not fail to comply with the late former notice, requiring them to produce to the clerk, authenticated copies of their deeds of transfer. J. B.
NOTICE is hereby given, that application will be made to the next General Assembly to vest in me all the property which Henry Skinner of Charles City county died possessed of, or entitled to.
ANN BROWN.
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 15th day of this month, a mulatto man by the name of SAM, between 30 and 40 years of age, about 6 feet high, has a blemish in one of his eyes, and has a very coarse voice. Whoever will deliver the said runaway to the subscriber, or secure him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be entitled to a reward of TEN DOLLARS exclusive of what the law allows.
ARCHIBALD BRANCH.
Buckingham Ct. House, Oct. 29, 1804. tf
FALL GOODS.
COLIN MACRAE has received by the last arrivals from Europe, a very extensive SUPPLY OF GOODS , which will be sold on moderate terms for cash or produce, or on time to punctual men.
Manchester, 31st October, 1804. 3w
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, TABLES
For receiving and paying the Gold Coins of Great Britain, Portugal, France, Spain, and the dominions of Spain, of their present standard, according to the act of congress, regulating foreign coins. Passed the 9th February, 1793. Calculated for the use of the Bank of Virginia.
Valuable Property
FOR SALE. WILL be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the fourth day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, and continue from day to day until all is sold, the following Property, to wit:
A Tract of LAND, lying in the county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Sandy river, containing by late survey 713 1-2 acres, about 100 of which is low grounds of excellent quality. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything more with respect to the land, (as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing it,) only to observe that the plantation is in good repair for cropping, and is within two miles of a valuable manufacturing mill on Appomattox, and about five from two innspections of tobacco, on the aforesaid river, viz. Jamestown and Farmville. Also, ten or fifteen likely
VIRGINIA BORN NEGROES, of all descriptions. My crop of Corn, Fodder and Oats; stock of Hogs, Cattle and Sheep; Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Tools, &c. &c. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, by the subscriber, living on the premises.
OWEN HASKINS.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
Notice....The office of su-
pervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfinished business in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States.—And that whole lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the above mentioned lands were sold in Dec. 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D.
June 27th 1804. On the 22nd day of September next, will be SOLD, at Dissem Bridge, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing about 425 acres, lying partly in New Kent and partly in James City county, on each side of Dissem creek, and extending below the bridge, whereon Lewis A. Pauly, esq. formerly resided. The dwelling house thereon is a large, new and commodious one; the store house, granary and various other houses are all in good order. The quality of the soil is such as is usually found on Chickahominy, and both a tavern and store, it is believed, may be kept there to advantage. This valuable property is to be sold at the request of John L. Dormoy, esq. under a deed of trust made to the undersigned by Lewis A. Pauly, esq. to secure the payment of £ 500 with interest to the said Dormoy—the deed is recorded in the General Court. In the same deed a moiety of a LOT in Richmond is mentioned belonging to Mrs. Pauly, but as she did not execute the deed, that will not be offered for sale, and should she survive her husband, she will be entitled to a dower in the said tract of land, whereof it was deemed necessary to apprise those who might be induced to purchase. The sale will take place at one o'clock, or thereabout.
CHAMPION TRAVIS.
JAMES SEMPLE. Williamsburg, Aug. 6, 1804. The sale of the above property is POSTPONED till the 24th November next, when it will take place at Dissem bridge. J. Semple, C. Travis. October 30, 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 and Silver WATCHES , a large quantity of fashionable SEALS, KEYS and CHAINS , which he will dispose of low for cash. He has also on hand, a few good CLOCKS . N.B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1804. 8w
Notice is hereby given,
That on the 17th day of November next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises,
One certain tract of Land,
Lying in the upper end of Goochland county, on the branches of the Bird creek, adjoining the lands of Samuel Gist, David Ross, Daniel Slayton and others. This land is good for grain, and great part will bring tobacco. It will be sold by a power of attorney, the land being under a mortgage to me from Thomas Dickerson of Henry county. Whoever supposes they have claim on the above land, must come forward and make it known on the day of sale.
THOMAS HENDERSON.
2m
Valuable Slaves,
Consisting of men, women, boys and girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, deceased, among them a valuable TANNER , regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February 1805, will be given, on the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted.
CHARLES SMITH,
Aging Executor of Christopher Smith, dec. October 1, 1804. tds
TAKEN up about the 27th of August last and committed to the jail of this county, an African negro, who says his name is CUDJOE , and that he belongs to James George, of Charleston, South Carolina; he appears to be between 50 and 60 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; had on when he was taken up a blue broad cloth coat, a red jacket and ozanburg breeches. His ears have both been cut. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. WM. WORSHAM , keeper of the jail. Prince Edward, Virg. Oct. 20, 1804. 2m
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 SUBSCRIBER HAS
Opened a Broker's Office,
Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THOM. NORVELL.
Richmond, October 3, 1804. tf
THE Subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs formerly kept store. He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography ; he will also teach Book-Keeping , and several branches of the Mathematics , if required.—The price of tuition will be made known on application.
JN. S. PLEASANTS.
13th Nov. 1804.
*** All kinds of MATTRESSES
For Sale—Also, old ones worked over. L.S.P.
ALMANACKS.
Bates's and Carey's Franklin Almanacks, for 1805, are for sale at this office, by the gross, or dozen.
FOR SALE,
A very handsome Farm,
LIVING in CHARLES CITY, FIVE miles from City Point, 18 from Petersburg, 25 from Richmond; containing 438 acres. The land is of superior quality to that ridge which lies between James and Chickahominy rivers; 50 acres of it may be made meadow capable of being watered; the situation is high, dry and pleasant; the water excellent and in abundance; and the subscriber believes there are fewer healthier spots to be found in Virginia.—On it has just finished an excellent house, under his own inspection, of the best selected timber, in a neighbourhood remarkable for good timber; it is 37 feet square, two stories high, with garret rooms, wainscoted chair board high thro' the house—All necessary out houses just built. To save trouble the price is £ 1400, in two annual payments well secured. SAMUEL TYLER. Williamsburg, Oct. 17th, 1804. 6w
COMMITTED to the jail of this
county on the 13th day of August last, a Negro Man named BEN , about five feet six or seven inches high, very black; he says he belongs to Burnett Lewis, and was hired by Burwell Bassett, Esq. guardian for said Lewis, to William Strode of Richmond. The owner is desired to take him out and pay his prison charges, or he will be dealt with according to law. JN. H. CHRISTIAN, Deputy sheriff for Robert Boyd, sheriff of New Kent county. October 13th, 1804. 2m
To be Sold, For Ready Money.
In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, esq. in order to raise the sum of two thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars and sixty-five cents, with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 2d day of July, 1804, till payment—and the further sum of three thousand three hundred and sixty one dollars and sixty-four cents, with the like interest from the 29th day of September, 1800, till payment, being the balance due on the two last instalments of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, deceased, under a decree of the High Court of Chancery, and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots & Tenements,
OR such part of them as may be necessary to raise the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale.—An estate or plantation in Goochland, called Coles , containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd Creek, and purchased by the said Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of William Cole and of John Hughes, & adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross. Also, an estate or plantation, all or the greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect , containing by estimation, twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Haden. Also, the following lots, in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit:—Lot No. 63, on which the warehouse is built—Lot No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes—and Lot No. 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 1st day of December next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested.
John Wickham,
Benj. Mosby,
Geo. Greenhow,
Trustees. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1804.
Valuable Property for sale.
On Thursday the 20th of December,
will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises,
THE PLANTATION,
Late the property of Henry Royster, dec. containing 571 1-2 acres, lying on Beaverton creek, one mile from James river, and twenty-eight from Richmond. This land is fertile in its soil, and in good order for farming—it is useless to mention the many advantages arising from this property, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase, will view the premises. The terms or payment for the land will be one fourth cash, and the balance in three annual instalments, for the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required.
On the same day will be sold, on a credit of twelve months,
All the PERSONAL ESTATE,
consisting of three valuable Negro Fellows, stock of Horses, Oxen, Hogs, Poultry, Harrows, Cart, Crop of Corn, &c.—Bond and approved security will be required for all sums above ten dollars, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid.
AND. ROYSTER,
DAVID ROYSTRE,
Adm'rs. Goochland county, Oct. 18, 1804.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of the late George Braxton, dec. are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated; and those indebted to the said estate, are required to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is anxious to close her administration as soon as possible.
MARY BRAXTON, Adm'x.
With the Will annexed of Geo. Braxton, dec. King Wm. county, Oct. 20th, 1804. 4w
TO RENT,
Till the 27th May, 1805,
THE TENEMENT,
Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. Burrfoot.—For further particulars apply to
WILLIAM M-KIM.
Richmond. Sept. 8th, 1804. tf
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN DAWSON, dec. of Amherst county, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same.—And those having claims against the estate, are also requested to bring them forward legally authenticated, that they may be discharged.
JOHN S. DAWSON, Administrator
of JOHN DAWSON, dec. August 10, 1804. 3m
HENING'S
New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE stockholders are hereby notified, that the second instalment on their shares, will become due on Friday, the 7th of December, when payment must be made at the Bank.
J. BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier.
Richmond, 12th November, 1804. 17D.
THE Subscriber is authorised to
Rent the HOUSE at Hay Market, now occupied by John Heath, Esq. The house is large and convenient, and may be obtained on reasonable terms. Possession will be given on the first of December, when Mr. Heath's term expires.
PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS.
November 13, 1804. tf
The Grand Lodge of Virginia
WILL meet in the Mason's Hall, in the City of Richmond, at six o'clock in the evening of Monday the 10th day of December next.
W. H. FITZWYLLSON, G. S.
Richmond, Nov. 10, 1804. td
FOR SALE,
A valuable tract of Land,
CONTAINING fifteen hundred acres, lying on the waters of Rattle creek, on both sides of Rattle creek, branches of the north fork of Holstein river, and within about three miles of the town of Abingdon. For terms, which will be very liberal, apply to the subscriber, next door to Capt. Richardson's, on the main street.
HENRY MARKS.
Richmond, Nov. 14, 1804. 3*
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN on Thursday night the first instant, in Dowditch county, about eight miles from Petersburg, out of the stable, a bright sorrel HORSE , with grey eyes and bald face, and all four of his legs white nearly or perhaps up to his knees, about four feet ten inches high, eight or nine years old, sleek tail, and shod all round when he went away—there may be some other marks about him, but I do not at this time remember any other. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to Mr. Giles Wills in the said county, or at Mrs. Lucy Phillips' in Amelia, near Chippingham church, or any reasonable charge for any information where I may get him again.
COALMAN WILLS.
November 8th, 1804. 4r
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, 3 23rd of May, 1804. 3
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. 6m
Williamsburg, Nov. 2d, 1804
THE Commissioners appointed
by Law to conduct the LOTTERY for the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE , earnestly entreat all those, who have been so obliged as to aid in the disposal of tickets, and who may not have complied, as yet, with a former similar request, to lose no time in transmitting to the subscriber, by post, a return conformable to the mode, which, to obviate disappointment in the required information, is hereto subjoined. It will readily be perceived, that, until the information so requested be obtained, the drawing cannot commence. On the part of the commissioners, there will not be a moment of unnecessary delay; and they flatter themselves, that those who have been active in befriending the interests of the college, will see the requisite exertions to facilitate the performance of a duty, which they are solicitous should be discharged with the utmost promptness, as well as with the strictest fidelity.—It is hoped, the returns will be forwarded by the last of this month, at farthest.
Signed, at the request of the commissioners,
J. MADISON, Chair-man.
Mode of Returns.
   1 2 3     Let this column contain the particular No. of each Ticket received, and from whom received. In this state the No. of each Ticket sold. In this state the settlement which has been made, and with whom.  
L. Joseph & Co.
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general, that they have just received a General Assortment of</