Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-11-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
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RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
BENJAMIN DU-VAL, At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond,
HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c.
Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, consisting of
  Hatters' Irons Crude Tartar   Logwood Bason Irons   Coppers Bow-Springs   Viregrease Linings   Fustics Galoons   Spanish Indigo Tassel Bands   Oil of Vitriol Rubbing Dishes   Aq. Fortis Stampers   Quick-silver Trenchers, &c. 
Which added to his former stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled, in his line of business, in this city.
He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future.
His experience for more than 12 years past, as Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers.
In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feeling himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to undersell him. This he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own.
Any articles that may be ordered and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time.
Richmond, May 30, 1805. (3w&wif)
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Friday the twenty-third day of August, 1805.
Daniel Wilson, ex. ex'r. of the last will and testament of Claiborne Anderson, dec'd Against Thomas Webster and Peter Webster, defts.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Thomas is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth. Therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel aforesaid, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas do appear here on the fourth Thursday in November next and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county on two several court days.
A copy—Teste. JAMES TOWNES, Jr. c. a. e.
LAND FOR SALE, IN ALBEMARLE.
ON the 4th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of Richard H. Allen, on Mychyn Creek, the Land whereon he lived, containing about 730 acres, a considerable part of which is excellent bottom, some now in timothy, and about 30 acres adjoining this present meadow may be cleared & put into grass. The plantation is now in good farming order, having upwards of 300 acres of cleared land, the greater part of which has lately been cleared, and cultivated in regular rotation. There is on this farm a small bearing apple orchard of choice winter fruit. The improvements are all good, and calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family. The houses are assured against fire, and a very good well of water in the yard. This farm is situated in a genteel & sociable neighborhood, within 3 miles of the S. W. Mountains, 9 of Milton and the Rivanna river, 15 of Charlottesville, 30 of Columbia and 2 of the Merry Mills; it also lies adjoining a valuable range for stock, and near a vein of limestone. It will be sold on a credit of five years, in four equal payments, the first to fall due two years from the day of sale; and the balance in three annual payments from the day on which the first payment falls due. Good personal security will be required on one fourth of the purchase money, as also a mortgage on the property for the amount of the purchase. This land will be shown by the executors or by the overseer on the farm.
On the same day and at the same place, WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on 12 months credit, all the CROP of corn, wheat, tobacco, oats, hay, fodder, and STOCK of every description—among which are some valuable horses, colts and mules, cattle and sheep, some pork, and young hogs, every species of household and kitchen FURNITURE, a new Waggon and Gear, plantation Tools, &c.—Bonds with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
DIANEY MINOR, ALEXANDER GARRETT, Ex'rs. October 8, 1805. ID
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly to grant a charter to a company entitled the Richmond Aqueduct Company, for carrying Spring Water through the city.
Richmond, Oct. 22d, 1805.
DOCT. JAMES WORRALL,
HAVING taken the first Brick house on the right hand side after passing the corner of the Cross street leading from the Brick Row to the head of the Basin, offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity, in the different branches of the MEDICAL PROFESSION. Persons residing in the country requiring his assistance, may depend on the most prompt and assiduous attention. Richmond, Oct. 21, 1805. W2m
NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Jesse Bowles, to secure the payment of a debt due to John Bowles, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 23d of November next, ONE UNIMPROVED LOT, near Hay's Brewery, adjoining Judge Marshall's lot, and is numbered in the plan of the city of Richmond, 580.
Oct. 22d, 1805. HUGH DAVIS. (wids)
For Rent, for the ensuing year, TWO TENEMENTS:
Ohio at the lower end of the basin, near the cold spring, occupied by the subscriber as a grocery since it was erected, and is inferior to but few in the city for that business. The other tenement, (occupied the present year by Mr. Thomas Underwood, Jr.) is adjacent to the grocery, and pleasantly situated for a genteel private family—the two tenements may be taken together or separately. Possession of the grocery may be had at any time between this and the 1st day of December, and of the private dwelling the 15th of January next. I will SELL one or two TENEMENTS, on the canal, near the public warehouse—for further particulars apply to Archelaus Hughes. Richmond, October 1, 1805. wtf
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the General Assembly of Virginia, at the next session, praying that an act may pass to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting a Canal on the south side of the falls of James River, or otherwise improving the navigation of the river for the passage of Batteaux; and also for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Manchester. August 13.
LAND & NEGROES, for SALE.
WILL be sold, on Thursday the ninth day of January next, at Cumberland court house, two TRACTS OF LAND, one tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Daniel, sen. and others; the other tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Coleman, sen. containing about 600 acres each; the situation of both tracts is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and well timbered; there is a sufficiency of land cleared on each tract to work six or eight hands to advantage, distant 15 miles from Cartersville, 8 miles from Cairo, and 2 miles from Cumberland courthouse. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumable those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale is four equal annual payments, with bonds and approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.—Also fifteen likely Virginia SLAVES, on a credit of 12 months. Bonds with approved security will be required to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Wm. A. ALLEN. October 7th, 1805. wids
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT,
I NOW live in, which I lately purchased of Dr. James Ternan; the house is in good order, with nine rooms with fireplaces: a kitchen & laundry under the house: a two story brick kitchen, with convenient lodging rooms for servants: a brick smoke house, dairy, necessary & fowl house, all new & in good order: a stable of sufficient size for 18 horses & an excellent hay loft. The terms of sale are one third in cash and the balance in 12 and 18 months. Bonds with approved security will be required. Any bonds, notes or accounts that I am owing, will be received in cash payment; and should the purchaser wish it, I will give him a catalogue of my debts. Possession will be given as soon as the next Assembly rises.
I wish to sell my MILL also, which I lately purchased at S. Still's sale, which is in excellent order for grinding corn, and the wheat mill will be in order in a few days. There is a new set of bolting cloths, the best that could be got in Richmond. The mill is adjoining Richmond, and on a never failing stream. From the small trial I have made of the mill, I find a man that can attend to her, may make from 3 to 600 per year by the sale of meal and toll corn. I will give credit of one, two and three years, such as I have, upon the purchasers releasing me, and giving their own obligations for the purchase money.
I will sell, as soon as the Assembly rises, a number of FEATHER BEDS with other furniture, on twelve months credit.
My reasons for wishing to sell off my property in this place, are that I intend a farmer's life after the next summer, and wish to settle and pay off all my just debts. I earnestly request all those indebted to me, to come forward and settle their accounts, that I may be enabled to meet the demands against me.
I wish to inform my friends and the public, that I now keep a house of Private Entertainment,
And shall have it better in my power to accommodate twenty members of the next Assembly, than heretofore, as I have my lot highly improved and every accommodation better prepared. A good stock of coal and wood on hand; my stable will be in order to receive 18 horses and will be supplied with hominy, fodder and hay.
John P. Shields. November 4, 1805. W3
LAND FOR SALE.
WILL be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 3d day of December next, a TRACT OF LAND, belonging to the estate of Berryman Johnson, dec. containing between 4 and 500 acres, lying in the lower end of Louisa, near the Southann river, adjoining the lands of Thomas Anderson, David Johnson, Wm. Chick and others. Twelve months credit will be given for one half of the purchase money, and two years for the balance, upon the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, and a deed of trust upon the property as an additional security. Purchasers may be accommodated with suitable divisions of this land into small lots if necessary. AUGUSTA A. JOHNSON, Adm'x. With the will annexed of Berryman Johnson. Oct. 23, 1805. wids [son, dec.]
Notice.
THAT the Trustees of the late firm of Daniel and William Guerrant, late merchants of New-Canton, will, on Thursday the 19th of December next, meet at the house occupied by the subscriber in the said town, in order to make a dividend of monies collected, agreeable to the deed of trust. All those who have claims against the said firm, are requested to attend on the above day, personally, or by agent, properly authorized to receive and grant discharges for their respective dividends. By order of the Trustees. William Guerrant. October 30th, 1805. wtd
Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more deliberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICHARD LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moither, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Bristol-layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Pills. I had been between five and six years much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee. FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard,
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers is recommended Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with
The Hooping Cough.
This disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTAIN, esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breath, accompanied with forceps, and with obstruded and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTAIN.
HAMILTON'S Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bed lyings in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaister,
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worm, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which, frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittant and Intermit-tant Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady,
The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail price.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, ten a day and then perished: others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast descending "to the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well-earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee's (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines Lee's Infallible Ague Drops.
Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Loezier, grocer, corner of Hudson and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fever, and in so violent a degree, as for the hot part of the day to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recommended by sympathising neighbors, were administered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three doses only were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearlstreet, was severely afflicted with an intermitant fever; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Tole, who had suffered much from an obdurate intermitant upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by M. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obdurate intermitant. A small portion completely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific)—Four persons of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance was by the remaining part of this single phial, cured of the prevailing malady.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the affection of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has never failed effecting a cure, and may without effrontery be termed INFALLIBLE.
Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No. 56 Maidenlane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 1, 1804.
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. and for sale, by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond:
The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1806;
Being the second after Bissexile or Leap year, Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county, Virginia. Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. Oct. 11.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
NORFOLK, November 7.
The Editor has received by the ship William Penn , captain Watson , 40 days from Nantz, PARIS PAPERS to the 13th Sept. six days later than any yet received. It appears by these papers that the great question of WAR on the Continent was yet undecided—although the Russians & Austrians were arming in all parts, and although all the officers in France on furlough were ordered to join the armies without loss of time, the frontiers full of troops, and all Italy armed and in alarm, the distribution of the Austrian forces mentioned, and even the different commanders appointed and named—But the reasons that operate against inevitable war are, that couriers from Vienna, and frequent dispatches were received at Paris—that notwithstanding the pompous and martial detail of Austrian battalions, it is known they are (particularly in Italy) mostly thin, half filled, and said to be waiting for the recruits to join—and on the side of Russia, their present war with the Persians, and their designs on the Ottoman Empire, may afford sufficient employment for extraordinary armament and preparation—add to this, that the temper of a Court is sometimes made known by incidents that although slight in themselves, betray its important secrets. The following is a translation of one of this nature. (Herald.)
"PETERSBURG, August 19.—We must not believe that every person here is for war—Peace has also its partizans; and it is remarked, that while the friends of war are on the side of France; and this proves that the pacific intentions of France are not misunderstood, notwithstanding all endeavors used to induce an opinion to the contrary. Some days since, in a numerous circle at Court, when the conversation chanced to turn on the political situation of Europe, Madame de W. who is known to be in all the secrets of government, asked, with a careless air, if the Emperor Alexander meant to sell again to the Cabinet of St. James, the Russian soldiers which the English refused to exchange, and which were restored to his father without ransom, by the present chief of the French nation? This simple or sarcastic question astonished every one, and put an end to the subject—next day it was mentioned in all the inferior circles as indicative of peace with France."
In reviewing the late European publications, it is worthy of notice, that Jerome Bonaparte, who was considered here as an effeminate boy, has, with 4 or 5 French ships of war, demanded and obtained the liberation of all the French prisoners at Algiers, 232 in number, some of whom had been in slavery twenty years!—[vide HERALD of to-day]—The truth of some of the following translated facts seem contradicted by subsequent events.
LONDON, September 2.
Commencement of the War on the Continent. News is just arrived that the Prussians made a sudden irruption into Pomerania, and falling by surprise on the Russians assembled in that province, killed 4000 men—This came by the mail from Gothenburg.
GERMANY.
We are informed that the Princes composing the "Corps Germanique," are determined that in case of a new war between France and Austria, they will publish a declaration of neutrality; & this has occasioned the frequent intercourse & negotiations between the greatest part of these Princes. The Kings of Denmark and Prussia will be invited to guarantee this neutrality. It is said the declaration of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, to the Court of Vienna, relative to its warlike preparations and its assemblage of troops, was forwarded to the Imperial Minister by M. Le Rochefoucauld, the last of August, and that an answer might be expected the beginning of September. This answer is expected with the utmost impatience, as it necessarily will decide the question of peace or war.
According to all appearances the Austrian regiments are far from being complete—the Imperial Chamber demanded of the town of Constance, and in part of Suabia, 462 recruits for the regiment of Helsen only; and after many representations the compromise was 262.
HOLLAND. (Hague,) Sept. 6.
Letters from Nimeguen the 3d of this month mention, yesterday the magistrates of this city received notice that 20,000 French troops would pass through, infantry and cavalry and that the passage would be effected in 3 different days.
CONSTANTINOPLE, August 3.
If any one should seek here for the ancient policy of the Ottoman Court, and the Court of Mahomet the 2d, or Soliman

The magnificent world would be miserably disappointed. The immense monarchy of the Turks is now a field of battle, where revolved Pacha, blind instruments of a foreign power, prepare the annihilation of their religion and the Empire, by mutual contests. Egypt is again reduced under the yoke of the Mamalukes—Bai Bey returned from London with instructions that he has faithfully executed, prepares to deliver to the English the keys of this rich province—the Pacha of Syria seize alternately the spirits of Djedda, and agree only in despising the orders of the Divan—Bagdad, Bassora, and the countries bordering on the Gulf of Persia, have a long time since freed themselves from the dominion of the Porte. Casa Osman, Oglou Aga of Natolia, who has for thirty years past been accumulating immense riches, executes the decrees of the Grand Signior only when revolt costs more than obedience—he has made useless efforts (real or dissembled) to reduce the Pacha of Tripoli, who is in full insurrection. The Pacha of Eyreuma marches against him, and leaves without defence. Turkish Armenia, whilst the Russians penetrate into all parts of this fine country, that belongs to the Persians, assemble large forces on the side of Erivan. The political situation of Turkey in Europe is still more alarming—the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, peopled by Greeks, are delivered over to the influence of Russia, much more respected at Jassy and Bucharest than the orders of the Grand Signior are at Constantinople. Half of Bulgaria is submitted to Paswan Oglou, All Servia is in insurrection, and demands independence. The warlike population of Albania has increased the armies of the Russians assembled at the Seven Islands, and Mr. d'Antaloff, under pretence that the troops that come from the Black Sea would be too straightened at Corfu, exacts that they should be embarked in the nearest provinces, that is to say, in the Peloponnesus and the Morea. The Divan, whose only business appears to be to place the seat of the Turkish Empire to the orders sent from Petersburg, has not failed to subscribe to this extraordinary command, and thus we see all the important points of the Empire of the East occupied by the Russians, the interior devastated by a horrible anarchy, and the authority of Selim the third bounded by the police of Constantinople.
PARIS, September 15. MINISTRY OF THE MARINE. Jerome, Bonaparte, Captain in the Navy, Commanding a Division in the Mediterranean to his Excell. the Minister of Marine and the Colonies. On board La Pomone, in the road of Genoa, 13th Fructidor, year 13. Mr. Minister, I have the honor to inform your excellency that the mission which H. M. has been pleased to intrust me with, has been happily fulfilled. The division under my orders has just anchored in the harbor of Genoa, with 231 slaves on board, all in good health as well as the crews. They will be landed in two days, conformable to H. M.'s instructions. The City of Algiers and its neighborhood were in perfect health at my departure, as is proved by the declaration made to me by Mr. Dubois Thainville, the Emperor's Chargé d'Affaires.
This expedition would have been sooner brought to a conclusion, had it not been for the circumstances which rendered it necessary for me to put into Toulon, and of which I have had the honor to acquaint your Ex. by my despatch of the 23rd Thermidor. I was not detained there a long time, thanks to the care and activity of the Maritime Prefect. In 72 hours the division was in a state to set sail and proceed on its voyage. I had despatched the Abelle sloop, capt. Eydoux, two days before to inform the Commissary General of Commercial Relations at Algiers of my approaching arrival and the object of my mission. I desired him at the same time, immediately to set on foot a negotiation for setting the slaves at liberty, in order to save me the delays and difficulties which I might otherwise meet with.
I set sail from Toulon, on the 25th Thermidor, at ten in the morning with a strong breeze from the NW. with close reefed topsails. I shaped my course towards Malhon, where I hoped to fall in with an enemy's cruiser. I passed it a league, having only seen and visited some ships of our allies and neutrals, amongst the real a Riguan, out twenty two days from Gibraltar. I learnt from her captain that rear admiral Bickerton with 5 sail of the line was then busied in repairing his ships and taking in provisions, and that Lord Nelson was cruising off Cadiz.
On the fourth day of my departure from Toulon, I arrived at Algiers. The Abelle sloop, if it had arrived there 48 hours before me, Mr. Dubois Thainville, had no sooner received my letter than he set on foot the negotiation I had instructed him with, but was stopped in it by difficulties he was not enabled to remove. The Dey was little disposed to acquiesce in what was required of him. He would not comply in the number of slaves whom I claimed the those who had been taken at Oran, and who, for upwards of 20 years, had been in the power of the Regency. He observed that having been made prisoners whilst fighting under the Spanish flag, they ought not to participate in the same favor, besides which they had been refused to France at several different times. He added, however, that in honor of the Emperor's brother, he
would consent to give me up thirty of these slaves. I replied to the Dey, through Mr. Thainville, who had come on board the Pomone to inform me of his intentions, that it was not my design to content myself with fulfilling only half of the mission, with which H. M. had entrusted me, and that consequently it was not sufficient for me to have the thirty slaves he offered me, but that I insisted on having all the French, Ligurians and Italians in his possession, and that if in twenty-four hours, my proposition was not agreed to, I should have nothing more to say to him, and would break off all negotiation. On the following morning I had a favorable answer, and in the evening received on board my division 231 slaves, which the Dey caused to be delivered to me, contrary to the custom of the country, after sun set.
I set sail on the same evening, the 2d Fructidor. On the 7th, at 12 leagues to the NE. of Malhon, I discovered a frigate 9 miles to windward, the wind then blowing very fresh from the NNE. the sea being very heavy obliged me to take to all the reefs. Under such circumstances I could not hope to come up with the frigate, which had the wind on the other tack. Two other sail bearing in sight at the same time, I resolved on giving chase to them as they were to leeward. I spread out my division, and caused it to manoeuvre so as to cut off their retreat, had we been better sailors. One of them, which was a frigate bore away under all the sail she could carry, and I lost sight of her during the night. The second I soon came up with, and found her to be an American from Leghorn to Boston. I learnt from her captain that he had fallen in on the preceding evening, with 2 English frigates, the same I apprehend which I had just seen and which escaped by their distance from me and superior sailing. I continued my course, and after 5 days calm and light breezes, in Genoa road, on the 16th Fructidor, at 5 in the morning.
Accept, Mr. Minister, the assurance of my distinguished esteem. J. BONAPARTE.
GENOA, 16 Fructidor. The Arch-Treasurer of the Empire to the Cardinal of Genoa and the Bishops of the three Departments. The Emperor's brother, Commander of the naval forces, is returned to Genoa after having fulfilled the mission entrusted to him by his august brother, with the greatest success. He has brought back 231 captives whose fetters have been broken by the happy union of Liguria to the French Empire. It is His Majesty's intention that this event should be celebrated throughout the three departments with the sentiments with which he is himself penetrated: he looks on it as a benefit conferred by the Almighty, who has designed to choose him to be the instrument of his bounty towards Liguria. You will enter into his views, gentlemen, and in consequence cause Te Deum to be sung in your Cathedral, and afterwards in all the Churches of your diocese, for this signal favor. You will seize this opportunity to make known to the Pastors and people the gratitude they owe to a sovereign wholly occupied with their interests and happiness. Receive, gentle men, the assurance of my most distinguished consideration. Signed, L. BERN.
Here follows a similar Letter from the Arch-Treasurer, to the Prefects and Under-Prefects of the three Departments, after which the Moniteur inserts: On the day when the Commandant and the Captives who had recovered their liberty came on shore, the Counsellor of State, and Maritime Prefect gave orders that public rejoicings should be made in the harbor. Discharges of artillery were then heard from the batteries and forts. The Arch-Treasurer and all the Civil and Military Authorities received the Commander of the Naval Forces at the landing place, after which they repaired with the Captives set at liberty to the Metropolitan Church. H. Exc. the Cardinal Archbishop has celebrated a solemn Mass and caused Te Deum to be sung as thanksgiving. The Captives set at liberty, have dined on board the ship le Genois. The Arch-Treasurer received at dinner the Constitutional Authorities and principal land and sea Officers. The Commandant of the Naval Forces, brother to the Emperor, honored this banquet with his presence. In the Evening there was a ball and illumination.
On the same day also, the prisoners confined in the Malapaga, for debts not exceeding 300 fr. were set at liberty in consequence of orders from the Emperor, as were likewise those condemned for desertion. The following morning was employed in forming the crew of the ship le Genois. The sailors judged worthy of that post, received two months pay in advance.
SEMLIN, Aug. 20. According to the latest intelligence from Servia, a body of 30,000 Montenegrins and Herzegovinians have united with the insurgents to make common cause with them. By this junction the forces of the Servians now amount to 100,000 men. Semendria has surrendered at discretion to the Servians. Seven of the principal Turks of that town, the authors of the last troubles, have been publicly beheaded, and all their substance confiscated. Unza, a strong fortress, which the Servians had for a long time blockaded, has also been taken by assault. The garrison, consisting entirely of Turks, defended themselves with the utmost obstinacy. The insurgents, irritated at this useless resistance, put a part of the inhabitants to the sword.
Private letters from Montenegro and from Herzegovina announce that the inhabitants of those countries are in open insurrection, that the Court of Petersburg approves the conduct of the Servians, and that a body of Russian troops are expected shortly to arrive there from the islands of the Ionian sea.
VIENNA, Aug. 27. The Minister of State, Count de Cobentzel, has communicated to all the foreign courts, the Note which the Cabinet of Vienna addressed on the 5th of this month to that of Berlin, and in which His Majesty the Emperor expressed his desire to renew the negotiations with which Mr. de Novozitzoff had been charged.
LONDON ACCOUNTS. To the 16th September, received by the ship Sheppard, capt. Wells, arrived here yesterday. LONDON, September 15. An expedition is proposed of which we shall soon be able to declare the facts we know and the probable conjectures which they suggest. The number of troops about to be sent upon it, is between 30 and 40,000. They are in readiness, at the ports at which they are to embark; in perfect health; in complete discipline; souls of fire, frames of iron; veterans tried in the most perilous services, with a proportion of young heroes, who burn to outdo their achievements and to transcend their fame. The conquerors of Egypt and Acra are of this expedition—Scarce is there a man among the veterans who has not, already, on more than one occasion, prevailed, single handed, against half a dozen of Frenchmen. The following are the names of the regiments to be embarked on this expedition: Cavalry. Royal Horse Guards—1st. Dragoon Guards—4th, 6th and 7th regiments Light Dragoons—1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 21st regiments. German Legion—1st Dragoons. Ditto—1st Light Dragoons. Total 13,000 men. Infantry. Foot Guards—Five battalions of the three regiments. First battalion of the 4th, 5th, 14th, 21st, 23d, 31st, 40th, 43d, 83d, 91st, 92d, and 1st and 2d battalions of 95th foot. Total 17 thousand men.
Regiments in Ireland. The following regiments in Ireland have also received orders to hold themselves in readiness for foreign service: Cavalry. 2d, 3d, and 5th Dragoons. 16th, 17th, 18th and 23d light dragoons. Total 4,500 men. Infantry. 1st battalion of 3d regiment, 9th, 25th, 26th, 28th, 30th, 36th, 45th, 47th, 50th, 63d, 79th, 89th and 97th—Total 10,000 men. Grand total of troops ordered for foreign service, 46,000 men. All opinions respecting the destination of this formidable force, must be merely conjectural. Upon whom the responsibility of commanding it is cast, is at present not known. Two of the Royal Family, the Dukes of Kent and Cumberland, are it is said to have commands. Should the former proceed with the expedition, he must necessarily have the chief command, unless some older Field-Marshal should be appointed to that honor. We are happy to hear that distinguished Officer, Gen. Moore, is likely to have a principal command, whoever may be nominated as Commander in Chief.
The return of the East India and West India fleets supplies full 8000 seamen to the naval service of government—with an addition of 5 ships of the line to our blockading fleet!! A French schooner brought in, a prize, to Dover, gives intelligence that the number of the French troops on their march to the Rhine is 100,000! It is agreeably remarkable, that not one ship of the whole East India fleet, has either perished by an accident of navigation, or fallen into the enemy's hands. All have arrived—and arrived safe! We have it from official authority, that the amount of the property brought home on account of the East India Company, is 9,700,000l.; the private property, trade, and ships, about 4,600 thousand pounds, and the duty to Government, 3,600,000l.
In answer to an application of the African merchants to the Lords of the Admiralty, Mr. Secretary Marsden has informed them, "a complete force is appointed for the protection of the trade on the coast of Africa." A Messenger arrived on Friday night with despatches from St. Petersburg to the Prussian Ambassador. A British Messenger set out, the same night, from Lord Mulgrave's Office, with despatches for the British Ambassador at the Court of Vienna. That Court delays the commencement of hostilities against Bonaparte, only that its subjects who happen to be in France may not be left in the disagreeable circumstance of those British subjects who now are at Verdun.
The Victory on board which Lord Nelson goes out in his new command, has dropped down to St. Helen's. His lordship has left town, to go on board her. He sails without further delay, for Cadiz, with a powerful reinforcement to our naval strength in that quarter. The value of the cargoes brought to England on board the East India fleet exceeds 15,000,000l. sterling. What a vexation to Bonaparte to have put his fleet, at such an expense, to sea; to catch this prize, and to have missed it! Had any of his squadrons even fallen in with this fleet—they might have met defeat instead of rich plunder. Admiral Rainier had used every precaution against the chance of capture. The seamen on board every ship were disciplined, every day, and practised in the working of their guns. They remembered what had been achieved by Sir Nathaniel Dance; and they determined to fight like men, if they should have to encounter a foe.
September 16. Lord Nelson arrived at Portsmouth on Saturday morning, and embarked at noon from Southsea Beach. It is understood, that on Lord Nelson's arrival at Cadiz, Sir Robert Calder will return to England.
New-York State Lottery, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROADS, Will positively commence drawing in the City of New-York on the third Tuesday in December next—Highest Prize TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, And less than two Blanks to a Prize. TICKETS & SHARES To be had at the permanent and fortunate Lottery Offices of G. & R. WAITE, No. 64, and at No. 38, Maiden Lane, New-York: Where was sold in the last Lottery, and forwarded in letters by post, the 25,000 dollar the Capitals to a gentleman in Baltimore; another of another in Virginia; another in Georgia; another in Long Island (N. Y.) and another one to a gentleman in Massachusetts, besides several former Lotteries to persons in different parts of the union. Present price of Tickets & Shares. Whole Tickets 6 50 | Quarters 1 75 Halves 3 27 1-2 | Eighths 1 00 But will advance to Seven Dollars the first week in November. Distant adventurers, by inclosing Bank Notes (post paid) to G. & R. Waite, may have tickets forwarded to them to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest intelligence of their success. New-York, October 3d, 1805. 8s. Ready made PENS for sale here.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS. Substance of a Journal said to be written by a Traveller, who had visited almost all the countries on the habitable Globe. (CONTINUED.)
BUT, said I, did not a tax on exports & imports under your former government, render any direct tax unnecessary or at least very light? Under the absolute monarchy replied he, our country was seldom subject to a direct tax: an heavy duty on imports and exports, added to a high tonnage duty, and an excise on spirits distilled amongst us, and on wine, cyder and beer, rendered any other tax unnecessary; but these duties, took from the people, twice as much as their voracious government had a call for; and yet they did not perceive how much they were in fact paying to it, and therefore, never once enquired how the public money was applied: nor did they ever calculate how much their merchants extorted from them on account, as they said of the high duties which they had to pay for the people. For instance, salt, a necessary of life, paid a duty of two hundred per cent. on its first cost on the whole of which, that is cost and duty, the merchants laid one hundred per cent. at least, in all their sales of that article. In proportion as our government became freer, taxes on imports, exports and tonnage, and excises were reduced, and direct taxes were substituted in the place of them. The people soon found, that they not only saved large sums of money, but discovered that they were become independent of the merchants, and always had some money in their own hands after paying their taxes, instead of borrowing of the merchants, who alone had any money, under the former system of finance. The people, moreover, becoming more inquisitive, respecting the collection of the taxes, and the application of them; more fidelity in the former, and economy in the latter, were the immediate consequences. Commerce too, flourished more; the fair dealer had no competitors who smuggled in the merchandise, and could therefore undersell them. The morals of our people too, were no longer exposed to the horrid examples of fraud and perjury daily exhibited to their view. But when the spirit of dissipation, extravagance, and their parent, pride, had given place to temperance, frugality, charity and humility, merchants, like birds of passage, quitted our country, and by the industry of our people, we have been furnished with all the real comforts and necessaries of life within our own country: our honest and fair exchange of one commodity for another, supplies us simply with what we want. We aim not at an exchange with foreigners, lest we receive their follies and vices with their merchandise. Notwithstanding we have no rent for the surplus of our labor on our farms, and in our manufactories, we find no inconvenience from it: but on the contrary, we have the heart-felt satisfaction, to find that every citizen or inhabitant of the country, is abundantly supplied with food, raiment and lodging; and every useful animal well fed and well provided for. We are now in no danger of a famine, from an excessive exportation of corn and other grain, as we frequently were, in the times of flourishing commerce, under our tyrants; who, indeed, with their idle attendants, devoured enough to produce a famine every year. And as there is less occasion for tilling our lands for the production of grain, we are more at leisure to improve our pastures and meadows, our gardens and houses; to build bridges, repair the roads, and to visit and comfort the sick; to attend the public lectures, and to mingle often with the people in social converse, improving them in wisdom and virtue. The poorest amongst us has a sufficiency, and must have leisure to acquire great skill in any art or trade, to which his genius may be adapted; & knowing that no one of them can degrade him, he cheerfully undertakes that, in which he thinks he can make the greatest proficiency. Whenever it shall please God to open the eyes of other nations, and bring them to a right knowledge of his Holy Gospel, we shall be happy to have a fraternal intercourse with them; and then may venture to exchange our superfluities for theirs, without endangering a corruption of our morals. And I trust, that some revolutions which have happened in the world, and particularly the happy effects of those which we have experienced here, will soon pave the way to that great and desirable event, when all nations shall acknowledge the truth and excellence of that heavenly doctrine, which has brought peace and goodwill amongst men, and taught them to glorify God, and to worship him in spirit and in truth. Here I interrupted the old man, saying, has not that Heavenly doctrine been taught in many parts of the enlightened world, now almost 1800 years; and instead of goodwill amongst men, has it not introduced malevolence, religious wars and criminal persecutions; and instead of producing the glory of God, has it not introduced impious blasphemies? To which he replied, that doctrine has not been taught in its purity, where the circumstances happened to which you allude. No, the Gospel authorises no malevolence, and furnishes no pretext for persecutions and wars or blasphemies. The ambition of tyrants leagued with the spiritual pride and avarice of wicked priests, and the mistaken zeal of pious fanatics, produced all the evils which you mention. But even these circumstances are in fact a proof of the truth and authenticity of the Gospel; for all the various sectaries, however they
differ as to their expositions, agree in the truth and divine authority of it. They all agree in the truth of all the facts related in the Gospel—And the various doctrines and their mutual persecution seem to be foretold by Christ himself. For he told his disciples, that there would be false teachers and cruel persecutors. You mentioned said I, amongst the employments of your time, social converse with the people—pray are your common people qualified to enjoy rational conversation? Yes, said he, and that too on subjects which people of an high rank, and possessed of a considerable degree of information, by a regular education, in many other countries, are often shamefully ignorant of. The time which is expended in idle ridiculous amusements, is employed here, in enquiries after useful knowledge. Hence, our conversation is never on trivial, frivolous, or even uninteresting subjects. Our farmers frequently, after relating to each other the state of their farms and crops, and their experiments in husbandry, compare their journals of the weather, and meteorological observations, and endeavor to ascertain what degrees of heat and moisture and weight of the atmosphere had promoted or retarded the vegetation of the different objects of their cultivation—they then fall into a philosophical enquiry, respecting the nature and accuracy of the instruments used in the course of their observations; such as the thermometer, barometer, hygrometer and ombrometer—and then naturally discourse on the different theories of the ascent of vapours; the production of clouds, rain, winds, &c. and on the wonderful nature of vegetation and of various manures, and the manner in which they may be supposed to assist the growth of vegetables. Even our poorest mechanics have leisure to attend on some of the public lectures, by which their minds are greatly expanded, and they are all well grounded in the principles of their respective employments and operations; and they vie with each other in acquiring a theoretical, as well as a practical knowledge of their various professions. You may judge then, continued the old man, how much time may be agreeably employed in conversation with a people thus enlightened, and so well disposed to communicate and receive information. Have you no amusements said I, to unbend your minds, so much engaged in thought and abstruse speculations? The mind replied he, when properly trained to think methodically, and accustomed to analyse subjects of its investigation, acquires an habit of performing its operations with as little fatigue as an healthy well exercised body bears considerable labor, and indeed without inconvenience: and in what you perhaps call abstruse speculations, there is a process observed, which is registered as it were, at certain stages, furnishing easy resting places for the mind. Besides, the most studious amongst us find their minds sufficiently unbent by the bodily exercise to which they resort, by working on their farms, in their gardens, or in a laboratory; or, by the agreeable conversation with their family or friends. Some indeed unbend or recreate themselves with music, which serves on some instruments as an exercise of the body, whilst it enlivens the mind, soothes its sorrows, animates its hopes, warms its devotion and elevates its admiration of the divine Author of harmony in ecstasy unspeakable. Have you no games of chance or skill, said I, such as of cards, dice, billiards and chess: the first and second are the best contrived for the trial of our tempers, and exercise of patience and integrity; and the third for the display of skill and dexterity in the application of certain philosophical and geometrical principles, and the last is the most ingenious contrivance for the exercise of ingenuity & deep design: and is an excellent introduction to tactics and military stratagems and manœuvres. Our young people he replied, on that account were long indulged with billiards and chess, but they were both found like all other games to be too apt to withdraw the attention from even important and necessary duties. Some time after these amusements were abandoned, our countrymen indulged their taste for theatrical exhibitions; for they were well calculated to furnish the mind with excellent instruction: Religious and moral sentiments were conveyed to it through an agreeable channel, and there was exhibited to their view, as it were, a living and real example of virtue—and at the same time they were made acquainted with the mannerisms and history of nations without trouble and expense of traveling; and in a more striking manner than history, or a mere verbal description could possibly effect. But the religious and philosophical calm of mind, which in time universally prevailed, furnished more interesting employment for those hours which he has been devoted to theatrical amusement. And the benevolent and charitable disposition which accompanied that turn of mind, induced so many to apply the money to charitable purposes rather than to unnecessary gratifications of selfish or essential desires, that in a short time the was not sufficient encouragement given to the stage to support its exhibitions, it fell into total disuse. But believe me continued he, there is really no occasion for any games, plays, balls, or any other amusements, as they are called, among people who know the real value of time, too well to wish for means of wasting it in idle pastime, or to kill it as some emphatically express it. Even the long life has been thought too short for complete acquirement of a single science. Whoever therefore considers how little we know, and how much remains to

known, must have but little relish for knowledge, if he would willingly spend even an hour in idleness and unprofitable amusement. In short, if you will consider the time which may be so delightfully employed in study, in conversation, in visiting and comforting the sick, instructing the poor and ignorant, and in necessary exercise in a field, a garden or laboratory; you will find that there will not be more time left than must be necessary for taking the indispensable refreshments of food and sleep. And these they take in moderation. Yes said I, their moderation in that respect has not escaped my attention; indeed their temperance in every case has struck me. And has not, said he, the natural and happy consequence of this moderation been strikingly displayed to your view? You see a firm, healthy, vigorous youth, full of vivacity, and an earnestness of genius, unbounded by an enervating stupefying satiety, of enervating enjoyments; and an old age with health, cheerfulness and apparent strength and activity of youth. And you must have observed that the children of such parents look as if they were to live in eternal bloom. All this said I has struck me with delight. Nay more, I have attributed the uncommon degree of domestic happiness which I have observed here to that happy command which your religious principles have given you over the headstrong passions or appetites of human nature, and particularly over that one of them which unhappily for the greater part of mankind, though known to be the most impetuous and ungovernable of them all; and when unrestrained, the most fatal to human happiness, is rather encouraged than restrained: roused and stimulated by the incentives of ingenious arts: not merely passive by supposed respectable examples, but by poets and writers of novels, and by the utmost labors of the painter's art roused into action. Here I observed a blush and a delicate embarrassment in the countenance of my friend, which induced me to give a sudden turn to our conversation, by saying, that I believed that a mercantile nation would be the last in the world which could be induced to follow the example of his country. That my country like ancient Tyre would sooner be destroyed by some Alexander, or sunk in the sea like the more ancient Atlantis, than it would be disposed to follow your example of temperance and self government. I added, that in a certain country, where I had lived not long since, and which by its extensive commerce furnished incredible resources to the government for the support of its navy and army, and where that sect of christians which is generally acknowledged to be the most tolerant and rational, was established by laws which cherished its priests, and highly rewarded them, the whole nation (though a great part of it dissent from them) being compelled to contribute to their support; in that country—I had seen notwithstanding the most flourishing commerce, an extreme want of the necessaries of life: in the midst of hosts of officers and their bands instituted to preserve order, I had observed frequent riots, riots and confusion: I have known the sacred royal person of the Sovereign in frequent danger of assassination; and in defiance of the laws of the land, of the wholly precepts of the established religion, robberies and assassinations are frequent, and a kind of licensed murder called duelling, practiced amongst the higher classes, as a substitute for the boxing, cudgeling and assassination amongst the vulgar, or swinish multitude as the common people are called. The christian religion which has done such wonders with you has had no visible good effects there, except amongst one single sect of christians, and which is persecuted by the government and despised by all the other sects for its adherence to their literal construction of certain texts which if adhered to by the whole body of christians, would preserve the peace of Christendom. Indeed I know not whether that sect if as generally diffused over any country as yours is, could not like your people live without government. But there is no probability of the people, in the country I am speaking of, (or in any other where I have been) practising christianity as you do, till their philosophers said the old man interrupting me, can be converted; or at least till they shall become so benevolent as to desist at least from ridiculing the christian religion; or till the enlightened part of the people shall be no longer pusillanimous enough to refrain from avowing their religious opinions for fear of being laughed at by those philosophers; or, the people in general be taught how to answer and confute their sophistry, and to upbraid them with the absurdity in which their doctrine is involved, and with the cruel disposition they show to mankind in their barbarous attempts to rob them of the only means within their reach of procuring and enjoying happiness in this world, and of looking with confidence for an eternity of bliss in the world to come. Do you think this change in philosophers will ever happen, said I? (To be continued.)
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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We are authorised to say that Thomas Miller, Esq. will not be a candidate for the office of Senator for the district of Powhatan, &c. vacated by the resignation of Creed Taylor, Esq.
In the William Penn came passenger FULWAR SKIRVIN, Esq. Consul general for the United States at Paris, who landed at Hampton, and proceeded immediately for Washington, being charged with dispatches for government. Of the nature of those dispatches, we cannot be supposed to possess any knowledge. We understand that our affairs with Spain have assumed a more serious aspect, and that no hope of accommodation of our differences with that nation, now remains. The arrival of Mr. Skirvin, at this moment, and with dispatches, induces us to believe that the executive communications at the meeting of Congress, will be highly interesting.
The verbal information which we have received by the William Penn, compels the report of war being declared on the continent, indeed it was expected that hostilities would commence without any declaration. The most active preparations for war were continued in every part of France—all the generals who were in Paris on the 14th September, were ordered to leave it in six hours, and repair to the posts assigned them. The Hohenheim calendar, it is said, is to be abolished on the 1st January, 1806.
On Saturday the first series of actions which we hinted at as impending were deposited in the sheriff's office of this district. They are at the suit of Thomas M'Lean, and are severally against the following persons—
Matthew Lawler, Esq. Thomas Leiper, Esq. Dr. M. Leib. Mr. Jacob Mitchell, late a member of the state legislature. Wm. Duane, printer.
The verity of the fact which had been so long rumored, we came to know yesterday, the sheriff positively executed the writ in person—What the specific grounds of these writs are we are yet to learn—report says that the several authenticated addresses to the public prior to the late edition form the basis of these prosecutions, such as the address of the members of the legislature which Mr. Mitchell is prosecuted for signing as secretary—the addresses of the congressmen of the district, to which the names of Mr. Leiper, Dr. Leib, and Wm. Duane were subscribed—What is the ground of prosecution against our late worthy and respected mayor, we have not heard, but as Mr. Dallas threatened to make an example of him, we suppose that there are resources in the common law to enable him to attempt something, as much as to say who dare oppose him.
Thursday the 28th day of November next, is appointed to be observed as a day of Thanksgiving in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and N. Hampshire.
To the Editor of the Virginia Argus.
SIR, Through the medium of your paper, I have been informed, that Creed Taylor has been appointed by the Executive of Virginia, a Judge, and of course it becomes necessary, that the Freeholders of the Senatorial District which he represented, should search out a fit successor. The object of this communication is to introduce to their view, as a character highly meriting their confidence, William Daniel, Jr. of Cumberland. From the lap of honest industry, without the exaggerated representations of influential friends, or the advantages derivable from the rank of ancestors, this gentleman by the energy of his own mind, and the purity of his own principles, has raised himself to a distinguished station among his fellow-citizens. He was a member of the Legislature of Virginia during the interesting and perilous sessions of 1798, 99, and 1800, and was always the bold, zealous and able advocate of the measures of the republican party. His speech on the celebrated resolutions of John Taylor, concerning the Alien and Sedition Laws, was remarkable for sound logic and nervous language, and shrinks not from a comparison with any delivered on the occasion. During the whole period while he was a Legislator, he took a prominent and efficient part in all important business. Wm. Daniel possesses not that flippancy of expression and glow of fancy which barely qualify a man to deliver an eulogium on a favorite candidate, & which frequently injure their possessor by inducing him to speak often on trivial subjects—his talents are of a different and more useful kind—with a quick perception, he unites strong reasoning faculties, and is ever ardent in the pursuit of truth. To conclude, as a politician, he is firm and enlightened; as a private man, his integrity has never been impeached even by the malignancy of calumny, and he possesses a soul susceptible of the most refined feelings, and ingenuous attachments.
A FREEHOLDER OF THE SENATORIAL DISTRICT Composed of the counties of Chesterfield, Amelia, Nottoway, Cumberland and Powhatan.
TRIPOLITAN TREATY. We have ever been of the opinion that under a republican government, it is desirable that there should be an opposition
of no inconsiderable strength. Such is the tendency of power, however cautiously bestowed, to abuse, even in the hands of the best and wisest men, that the welfare of communities requires that its exercise should be guarded by checks other than those which are to be found in the breasts of those who possess it. And as the interests of men generally supply them with the strongest motives, it is desirable that this check should be found in a body of men who are interested in displacing those in office, and themselves assuming the reins of government.
Such an opposition may be considered a national blessing, provided it pursue a liberal and dignified policy. There always will be in every community very different opinions of the fundamental principles which ought to regulate the conduct and shape the measures of those in power. Those who entertain different opinions from the administration on these points cannot be expected to justify the system of their measures pursued. But they may be expected not indiscriminately to denounce every measure. They may be expected to maintain the language of decency; they may be expected to avoid the wanton traduction of private characters; they may be expected to abstain from impeaching purity of motives; and they may be expected, in the warfare they wage, steadily to hold in view the nature and tendency of measures rather than the men who pursue them. An opposition, we repeat it, thus conducted, would be an honorable opposition, and would most essentially contribute to the welfare of their country. If they did not do much, they would probably avert the adoption of some measures which might be injurious; or they would at any rate either obtain a modification of them, or insure their honest and impartial execution. It would be eminently to their vigilance that the head of the executive government would be indebted for the faithful discharge of duty by its subordinate agents in the various and remote quarters of the union. Their eye, gifted with microscopic power, would see and magnify every defect, and would thus pave the way to its correction or removal.
Such an opposition would likewise be the best ordeal for the course of measures pursued by the administration. By making a constant and loud appeal to the people, vigorous enquiry would be excited and kept up, the people would not fail to examine for themselves, to judge for themselves, and biased by no wayward motives, to approve or condemn according to the dictates of their judgments. The measures recommended or adopted by being contemplated on every side, and from every point of view, would be distinctly seen in all their bearings; the administration itself would often discover defects not previously perceived; a sacrilegious adherence or enthusiastic devotion to a system would be checked; and by this means the public good be greatly promoted. In this way too, according to the theory of the most perfect governments, the minority would come in for a share in the administration of power. The adoption of some measures and the modification of others would be owing to their vigilance, wisdom and counsel. Such would be the prominent effects of a virtuous, a vigorous, and an enlightened opposition. Let me add, such were the effects of that virtuous, vigorous and enlightened opposition, which, during the recent period of political apostasy, waged with error a warfare of principle, unsurpassed, perhaps unequalled in virtue and dignity, in the annals of the world. With the arms of truth and reason, a bold appeal was made to the understandings of the people, and instead of inflaming their passions, their judgments were convinced. Headed by a Jefferson, a Clinton, a Madison, a Gallatin, and other distinguished citizens, the opposition was conducted with a moderation united with a vigor which commanded success. Let me not be told that the dignity of truth and the purity of fair argument were stained by the slanders of a Callender, and of a few other wretches, who skulked in darkness. These men were more the objects of censure among those whose cause they espoused, than among those they denounced. To the former their writings were felt as cause for humiliation, while the latter exulted in them.
The effects of such an opposition, we have all seen, and we all know. They have wrested republicanism from the embraces of its enemies, and have placed it on ground whose strength defies the utmost power of its enemies.
Glorious would it be to our country, were we permitted to stop here; and could we say here is the model of an opposition, which has been since invariably adopted. It would save modesty many a blush, and national character many a poignant regret. But, in accordance with the ordinary laws of nature, under which darkness succeeds to light, it would seem as if by some blind fatality the present opposition were involuntarily, and against their clearest interests, driven to a course of procedure directly the reverse of that exhibited by their predecessors. Indiscriminate opposition, uninterrupted abuse, the ascription of impure motives, the charge of infamous character, the denial of even common sense, are rung in ten thousand changes from the first of January to the last of December. Every thing is wrong, every thing corrupt—because we are not involved in war with England, with France, with Spain, with all the pirates of the Mediterranean, and because our debts does not increase with the rapidity of that of England; because a vast army to the West does not humble the
arrogance of Spain, and a still greater navy, riding in proud triumph the ocean, does not with British quixotism, wantonly spend the blood and treasures of the country. Some few measures, it might have been hoped, would have escaped this wanton denunciation. The defence of our trade by warlike measures, is a favorite dogma of federalism, and a splendid navy its idol. When this efficient instrument was dispatched to the Mediterranean, we were told the measure was federal. With somewhat of childish vanity federalists put the feather in their cap, and strutted with the vain glory it inspired. They were permitted to enjoy the triumph; for our readers well know that the republicans of America, have always doubted the policy of a large naval force used for the purposes of protecting trade. They have thought that it has "an awful squinting towards monarchy," that it tends to aggrandize the executive, to embroil a nation in perpetual war, and to build up a vast funded debt, or create the pretext for heavy taxes whose collection may require the aid of the bayonet. But our good friends were, in this respect, gratified. They got their hobby, and they rode it as most hobbies are ridden.
Well, a naval force was sent to the Mediterranean—misfortunes, the result of accident, befell us—the force was increased—New frigates were equipped—and gun-boats added, which the silly English applauded as models, and wise federalists laughed at as baubles. Our captive countrymen have been released and restored to the bosom of their country, peace has been made on honorable terms—Good men rejoice that the sword is sheathed, and the high spirited exult in the new laurels that adorn the valour of our countrymen. We have got all we wanted without shedding the blood of the innocent, without sacrificing the lives of our brave tars. We have preserved our force unbroken, ready, if necessary, to chastise the injustice of our enemies, should an indignant country bid them. For this we have paid the paltry sum of 60,000 dollars, a sum, which, divided among the people of the United States, does not exceed a cent a head. We have liberated the nation from an annual tax of near seven hundred thousand dollars. We have established with the pirates a character for justice and energy. We have taught them that we can and will coin the one, if necessary, with the other.
But unfortunately we have not dethroned the reigning bashaw, and placed the pretender on the throne—streams of blood have not flowed in copious libations to the grim king of terrors; the helpless and the innocent have not been immolated to the false glory of military triumph; the pacific genius of republican America, whose virtue is her only true pride, has not wantonly murdered the innocent, or desolated and depopulated the fields of the offending, and sunk the miserable slaves of a despot still deeper in misfortunes. Had this sanguinary scene been unfolded by the triumph of our arms, and murder, conflagration, and famine wreaked their deadly and indiscriminate vengeance on thousands and tens of thousands, history might have immortalised, but would it have approved the act? Would not its impartial award have placed it to the account of unruly passion, and regretted the absence of that magnanimity, which, always just and moderate, accomplishes its ends by means the least destructive to the happiness of others.
Besides, was it certain that the victory at Derne was the presage of triumph at Tripoli? And if it was, might not the lives of our countrymen have been lost? And for this what triumph would have atoned? But, placing all these considerations aside; allowing it, only for argument sake, as probable that Mr. Eaton would have vanquished every interposing obstacle, still it was proper in Mr. Lear to seize and improve the auspicious moment, and to make peace on honorable terms. It was right in Mr. Eaton to rest contented with the laurels he had acquired. His glory is neither mean nor weak. In this fortunate event he shares the honor. To him belongs the sweet reflection of having aided the restoration of three hundred of his fellow-citizens to their country and to freedom, of having made a peace on honorable terms, and of having contributed to elevate the American character in the eyes of foreign nations. (Nat. Int.)
MILTON has the following remarks upon Mispent Time:— "Hours have wings, and fly up to the author of time, and carry news of our usage. All our prayers cannot intreat one of them either to return or slacken his pace—Every minute mispent is a new record against us in Heaven. Sure, if we thought thus, we would dismiss them with better report, and not suffer them to go away empty, or laden with dangerous intelligence! How happy is it that every hour should convey up, not only the message, but the fruits of good, and stay with the Antient of Days, to speak for us before his glorious throne!"
"A CITIZEN," to the citizens of Richmond, is unavoidably postponed. NEIL MCCOULL, Has received by the late arrivals from LONDON and LIVERPOOL, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805. if it
From the Charleston Courier. MY GRANDMOTHER. Who wash'd my face and comb'd my hair And put my little shirt to air, To make me clean to go to fair? My Granny. Who spread my cell with butter thick, And gave me cakes that made me sick, And let me faithful Tony's kick? My Granny. Who gave me a huge corking pin, That I the cock chafer might spin, And smil'd to see my childish grin? My Granny. Who put me on a donkey's back, And gave the whip to lash and smack, Till its poor bones did almost crack? My Granny. Who put the spelling book aside, Because I bubber'd, scowl'd, and cried, And could not bear the dunce to chide? My Granny. Who took correction from my mother, Burnt one good rod and broke another, And let me pinch my little brother? My Granny. Then while I live, thou Granny dear, My alter'd love thou need'st not fear, But if I'm hang'd—Oh guard thine ear, My Granny. A favorite dog. Alluding to the fable of the spoiled child biting the mother's ear when he was going to be hanged.
RETORT COURTEOUS. Some tippee blades stopped lately at the house of a jolly publican, not a hundred miles from this town, (Wilmington) who frequently condescends to amuse his guests with anecdotes that border a little on the marvellous, for the purpose of making a little fun. After calling for something, one of them addressed the vender of strong drink as follows: "Landlord, I understand you are notorious for telling d—lish tough tales, and have come on purpose to hear some of them—Come now, give us one of the d—dest lies you can think of." The landlord, making a very polite bow, replied, "Sir, you are a gentleman."
DIED In Mifflin county (Penn.) on the 10th instant, Miss MARGARET DOLTON, aged 16 years, 3 months and 10 days; a native of Tyrone, Ireland. Deceased this life on the 28th ult. at the seat of her father in Halifax county, Mr. LEONARD WILSON, aged 20 years, youngest son of Daniel Wilson, Esq. His parents, a brother and sister, together with numerous relations and acquaintances, will long lament the loss of this amiable young man.
JOSEPH JOSEPH, MOST respectfully informs the public in general, that he has received a very general and handsome assortment of FALL GOODS, Of various descriptions, which he intends to sell at very moderate prices—At the same time, thanks them for their past favors, and solicits their future encouragement. N. B. All those that have any claims against him, are requested to come forward and receive payment; and those indebted to him, are requested to come forward and balance their accounts, as no farther indulgence can be expected.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Edward Winton late of Hanover county, dec. are requested to bring them forward without delay—and those indebted to the estate are required to make payment to the subscriber.
And w. Woodley, Adm'r. Smithfield, Isle of Wight, 13th Nov. 1805. N. B. In order to facilitate the settlement of accounts convenient to the former residence of the deceased, I will attend at Hanover courthouse on the court days for the months of March and May next.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on the first Monday in December next, in Cairo, 11 likely Virginia born SLAVES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls, on a credit of 12 months, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. Jesse Higginbotham, Adm'r. Cairo, 7th Nov 1805.
THE subscriber expects to commence the PRACTICE OF PHYSIC about the first of January next, at the plantation of Capt. William Pendley, in the county of Chesterfield, on the road leading from Devil's Bridge to Petersburg, about one mile above Mr. Thomas Watkins's mill. T. TURPIN. Nov. 11th, 1805.
TO be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the 26th day of this month, at the late dwelling house of Micajah Blackwell, dec. late of King William county, EIGHT NEGROES, all the stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, the crop of Corn and Fodder, Plantation Utensils, and Household and Kitchen Furniture. Six months credit will be given to purchasers on giving bond and approved security, for all sums above five dollars. The cash will be required for all sums of five dollars and under. The bonds to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. Thomas Oliver, acting ex'r. King Wm. county, Nov. 7, 1805.
TAKEN UP, by Edmund Barker in Hanover county, about 6 miles from Newcastle, a small iron grey MARE, five years old next spring, 4 feet 3 inches high, her two hind feet white up as high as her hocks, and appraised to fifty dollars. Given under our hands this 8th day of October, 1805. G. M. Dangle, R. M. Dangle, W. Tice.
TO RENT. A DWELLING HOUSE, on the back street, rear the Methodist meeting house. It is well calculated for the accommodation of a private family—immediate possession will be given. For terms apply to the subscriber. Sarah Dixon. Richmond, 12th November, 1805. N. B. A likely Negro Girl, to be hired. Apply as above.

Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffel Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Habiticks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and striped, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY & TOOLS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Sable from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS. Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
Land & Slaves, for Sale. ON Monday the 2d day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Robertson, dec. late of this county, Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land more or less, lying on Appomattox River in the county of Chesterfield, adjoining the lands of Major Francis Eppes and the estate of Benjamin Ward. An agreeable situation, well watered, with improvements sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Further particulars are unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will wish to view the premises, which will be made known by application to Mr. John Robertson who resides on the premises, or the executors. Twelve NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Flaxseed, Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands, & twelve months credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c. on all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805.
TO be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, dec. in order to raise the sum of 2051 dols. 99 cts. with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the first day of August last, due from the said David Ross to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. the following Lands, Lots and Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt, and interest with the charges and expenses of executing the trust. An Estate or Plantation in the county of Goochland called Coles, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of the Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of Wm. Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following LOTS in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 68, on which the warehouse is built; Lot No. 75, on which is a store-house, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes; No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Sprother; No. 26, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Fucco. The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 18th day of November 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 concerned. BEN. MOSBY, acting trustee. October 4th, 1805.
MARSHAL'S SALES. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Anton, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r. & of Matthew Vaughan, dec. and others,—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Pearl's Tavern, in the county of Goochland, on the 20th day of November next. The following SLAVES, viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Tug, Cyrus, Peter, Barbor, Billy, Lewis, Lewey, Carter, Phil and Porteus (males); Nell, Fanny, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty (females), or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine and fifty-one cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 22d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 24, 1805.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. will dissolve by mutual consent on the 11th instant. Thomas Taylor. John Satchell. THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF Taylor & Brown, Offer their services to the public as AUCTIONEERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co. where they have on hand a large stock of Dry Goods & West-India Produce, Most of which will be disposed of at Private Sale on very low terms, for cash or approved negotiable notes. Thomas Taylor. James Brown, Jr. Richmond, 11th Oct. 1805.
TO RENT, FOR one, or a term of years, that well known Tavern in Charlottesville, the property of John Jones dec. with about fifty acres of land adjoining. The person that rents the house will be allowed the privileges of repairing it, and the expense deducted out of the rents, and may be accommodated with several valuable house servants. Likewise that valuable BRICK TAVERN, a few miles above Charlottesville, lately occupied by William Davenport, dec. Possession may be had of either of the houses about the first of December next. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Brick Tavern. CLIFTON RODER. Oct. 23d, 1805.
THE Lectures on Law and Police in the College of William & Mary, will commence on the 20th of November. Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE. The Shareholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company are hereby required to pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the further sum of Ten Dollars, on each share, on or before the 18th of November next. By order of the Directors. James Brander, Clk. Manchester, 10th Oct. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollok & Co., will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 18th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffey, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. Samuel W. Fendall, } Trustees. Peter Johnson, } Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805.
BY virtue of two deeds of trust executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bowe and William Priddy, and the costs and charges attending the said debts, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Friday the 22d of November next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Robert Priddy formerly lived, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, near Deep Run Coal-pits. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern. JOHN RUSSELL, JOHN W. ELLIS. Oct. 22d, 1805.
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys half Thick, Rose, Duffel and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Cords, Bennett's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swandowns, Calicoes, Muslins & Cambrics, Real Silk Chambays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. fatters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only at an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at the Bookstore of JACOB JOHN-SON, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond. The Planter's Virginia Almanack, For the ensuing Year, 1806. At the following prices—per gross, five dollars—dozen, fifty cents—Single six cents. Also, just received—Bonaparte and the French People, under his consulate, first Am. edition—100 Reams Superroyal Printing Paper. 120 do. Demy of a good quality. 250 do. Wrapping Paper. 200 Pieces Philadelphia House Paper. Medium, Demy, Folio Post, Foolscap and Letter Paper, and a general assortment of Articles in the Stationery line. Oct. 28, 1805.
BY THE REV. ELIZABETH GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears that the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places are now unhappily afflicted with an infectious and malignant disease, which without due caution may be brought into this commonwealth, by vessels arriving therefrom; I have thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby calling upon the superintendents of Quarantine of the different ports of entry and delivery of this commonwealth, to use every exertion on their part to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity among the good people of this state; To effect which they are hereby particularly enjoined to demand of all masters of vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, the requisite declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, &c. according to the law in that case made and provided. And if the result of such enquiry shall satisfy the superintendent of the port which such vessel may wish to enter, that the public safety requires their performance of Quarantine, he is hereby required to see that the same be done at the place heretofore appointed, convenient to the said port for a time not exceeding twenty days. And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require that until such vessels shall be discharged from their Quarantine, all persons coming or goods imported therein, come not on shore, or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other vessel whatsoever within this commonwealth. And moreover, that no person or persons go on board any vessels ordered to perform Quarantine, in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained in writing from the said superintendents. And the said superintendents are hereby authorised to use the proper means of obtaining the most early and accurate information of the situation of all vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, with an intention of entering into any of the ports, rivers or harbors within the jurisdiction of this state. And all pilots are hereby required and enjoined to give notice unto some one of the said superintendents, of the arrival of all vessels from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, and are inhibited from conducting the same into any of the ports of this state until due examination is made as aforesaid. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, at Richmond, this 21st day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. (Signed) JOHN GUERRANT, Jr.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict duty. THOM. NORFELL. Richmond, October 3, 1805.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, and a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
Geo. Watt Has removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale. The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
TO RENT. A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
JOHN TOMPKINS Has just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogsheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
TO RENT, A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowndes on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1806.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres.—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorising the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the records thereof, from March 1788 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, COLOURS —opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms.—He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (tf) Sept. 4.
TO LET, A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM AND CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's. Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 11th day of November next, a TRACT OF LAND, in Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 3481, 11s. 10d. together with interest still due on the said deed of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. CHARLES J. MACMURDO, Trustee. Richmond, 4th Oct. 1805.
MARSHALL'S SALES. To be SOLD, for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards and David Ross, and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of 4209 dols. 26 cents, with the expenses of sale, a number of very valuable SLAVES, now at the Oxford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 16th day of November next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. October 4, 1805.
TO RENT, TWO HOUSES in the Cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern to Mayo's Bridge. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to Russell & Wallace. Nov. 5, 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass for establishing Inspections of Butter, Lard, &c. Oct. 5.
TAKE NOTICE, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying for a repeal in part and amendment of a law, passed the 24th January 1803, entitled an "Act for more effectually preventing obstructions to the passage of fish in James river and its navigable branches." Oct. 30.
BOLTING CLOTHS. M. & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS, of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS, And a quantity of best three strand SEINE TWINE. Oct. 29.
WANTED, as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the Executive that David Phenix, late of the county of Brunswick, stands charged by indictment before the District Court held in the said county of Brunswick, with the murder of Thomas Reid, of the county aforesaid, and that the said David Phenix hath fled from Justice; I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail of the District Court aforesaid, the said David Phenix. And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the Commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the aforesaid District Court jail the said David Phenix. Given under my hand with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 22d day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth the thirtieth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE. David Phenix is a young man about twenty years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, stout made, knock kneed, has a very awkward walk, a bad, down look; black hair with a very notable (remarkable) white spot on the forehead of his head, I believe on the right side; dark eyes, his eye brows meet, his dress is chiefly homespun. He went off on a sorrel mare, in low order, 9 or 10 years old, 4 feet 8 or 10 inches high.
WILL be Rented, on Saturday the 21st December, 1805, to the highest bidder, the FARM, formerly the property of Samuel Scherer, dec. in Hanover county, for 6 or 8 years—on it there is a commodious dwelling, 2 barns and other convenient houses, &c.—it is deemed unnecessary to say any thing of the soil, as no one it is presumed will rent till they have examined it. There is 50 bushels of wheat sowed. On the same day will be offered for sale, all the STOCK belonging to the farm, consisting of horses, mules, cows, sheep and hogs, a Carriage, some Furniture and a complete set of Farming Tools. The terms of the sales will be six months credit for all sums exceeding 10 dollars; bond and approved security will be requested. Hanna Scherer, } Adm's. George Scherer, } November 1, 1805.
TO be SOLD, at Warren, in Albemarle county, on the 10th of December next,—One Hundred PRIME NEGROES, Consisting of men, women, boys and girls. A credit of one, two and three years will be allowed, upon the purchasers giving bond and approved security. On account of the length of credit more than ordinary attention will be paid to the securities that will be required. Wilson Cary Nicholas. Warren, Oct. 21, 1805.
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fire proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Uppermost Warehouse. In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805. It is probable that I may leave this estate ere long; in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorised to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Pittsylvania county, a mulatto fellow named CARTER, about 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, well made, has a small scar on the forehead part of his neck, which is the only mark that I recollect about him—he was sold in the year 1802 by James Bingham of Richmond, to Capt. James Daring of Campbell county, of whom I purchased him—I suppose he will aim to get to Richmond again, as his mother lives there as a free woman, and goes by the name of Peggy Lomax. Any person taking up said fellow and delivering him to me, or so secure him that I can get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from harbouring said fellow or carrying him out of this state at their peril. GEORGE BENAGH. Pittsylvania, Oct. 18th, 1805.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Wright, to secure the payment of one hundred and fifty-four pounds two shillings and seven pence, with interest thereon from the twenty first day of July, eighteen hundred and four, and charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be SOLD, for ready money, on Saturday the thirtieth day of November next, at Mr. Crosskethall's mills, in Amherst county, the following SLAVES, viz. Will, Pat and Charles; Willis a very experienced waterman, young, large and very valuable. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, 23d Oct. 1805.
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tract of Land, viz.—1600 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Yancey's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the land of Maj. Yancey and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of Col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tract there is to be a good mill—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of Col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard in being one or two years, an excellent creek running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, senr's. on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh broke the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripton, 9th Sept. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Fagan, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, at John Dean's, in the county of Powhatan, for ready money, on Friday the fifteenth of November next—a NEGRO MAN named Lewis, four head of CATTLE, and a HORSE COLT, or so much thereof as will satisfy the debt and also the expense of carrying the same into effect. Arthur Sublett, Trustee. October 29th, 1805.
Richmond Academy Lottery. THE drawing will commence on Saturday the 9th instant, at the Capitol, under the superintendence of Robert Mitchell, William Mosely, George Pickett, William Du Val and Alexander Stuart, Esquires, and be continued on Mondays and Wednesdays every other week until otherwise directed by the committee, of which public notice will be given. By a regulation of the Trustees the price of Tickets will be regularly raised according to the gain of the wheel, so that there will be no advantage in delivering the purchase of tickets. The several agents appointed to sell tickets are requested to make their returns to George Tucker, Esq. By order of the Managers. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Secretary to the Trustees. Richmond, Nov. 7th, 1805.
MILDRED BRADLEY, HERE TOFORE Mildred Coleman, man, having in vain attempted to live with her husband, (if he can be entitled to that appellation) in New Kent (where however he had made no sort of provision for a family,) has, with his consent, under a promise that he would restore to her the little property he may justly be said to have robbed her of, but which, regardless of that promise, he now refuses to do, returned to Richmond, where, as she is, in consequence of the conduct of Mr. Bradley, destitute of any other means of subsistence, she has again resorted to the MANTUA MAKING BUSINESS for a support. She is thankful for the encouragement she has heretofore received, and will be grateful for a continuance of it. Her residence for the present, is opposite to Mr. Thomas Wilson's office, where her business will be assiduously attended to. Richmond, Nov. 7, 1805.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. ON Monday the 25th day of November next (if fair, if not the next fair day) will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at the late residence of Col. John Reynall, dec. of Amelia, the following VALUABLE PROPERTY, to wit: eight or ten Virginia born SLAVES, including one valuable black-smith and the celebrated race rider Pollydoor; also the stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, amongst the former of which are four valuable fillies by Diomed, Clifton, Dion and Gimcrack, out of good mares, and amongst the latter will be two or three thousand weight of prime pork, the crops of corn, fodder, &c. &c. &c. Terms of sale will be cash for all sums of twenty dollars and under, and for all sums above 20 dollars twelve months credit will be given.—Bonds and approved security will be required from the purchaser to carry interest from the date, but the interest to be omitted if the principal is punctually paid. All persons having claims against the estate are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated, on or before that day, that provision may be made for payment—and all persons indebted to the estate are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, as the situation of the estate will not admit of indulgence. William Royall, Adm'r. Of Col. John Reynall, dec. October 28, 1805.
THE subscriber purposed practicing LAW in all the Courts held in the City of Richmond;—also in the County Courts of King William and Hanover, wherein any business confided to him shall meet with prompt attention. And w. Stevenson. Richmond, Nov. 8, 1805.
GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA. THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA will meet in the Mason's Hall in this city, at 6 o'clock in the evening of Monday the 9th day of December next. W. H. Fitzwhylson, G. S. Richmond, Nov. 8, 1805.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard and Dabney of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. will be offered to SALE, on Friday the 6th of December next, at Hanover Town, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money, SUNDAY SLAVES, consisting of men, women and children; one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lampighter; two small horse Colts, about 2 years old, by Americus; the noted Stud Horse called Hanover; one Wagon and Geer, and 3 Horses, one excellent chair horse about 9 years old, and one bay mare Colt, by Americus. Geo. Wm. Smith. Richmond, Nov. 7th, 1805.
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.